A 16th-century edition of predictions by Nostradamus, the first book to be digitised by Google from a collection of 500,000 at the Municipal Library of Lyon, is displayed by a librarian in this January 15, 2010 picture. File Image/Reuters
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Firstpost02-01-2026, 17:06

Nostradamus's 2026 Prophecies: War, Downfall, and Hope Amidst Global Turmoil

  • Nostradamus's ambiguous prophecies are being re-examined for 2026 amidst current global instability, including conflicts, pandemics, and climate disasters.
  • Interpretations for 2025, such as the end of the Russia-Ukraine war or an asteroid collision, largely did not materialize, though Amazon flooding aligned with some warnings.
  • Key 2026 predictions include a 'thunderbolt' (downfall of a powerful figure) and 'Ticino overflowing with blood' (instability in neutral regions or biomedical advances).
  • Other prophecies for 2026 mention 'seven months great war' (prolonged conflict, possibly in Europe) and 'naval conflict' (interpreted as South China Sea disputes).
  • Enigmatic verses like 'swarm of bees' (totalitarian regimes, cyber warfare) and the emergence of a 'man of light' (guidance through turmoil) are also discussed.

Why It Matters: Nostradamus's vague 2026 prophecies are being reinterpreted to reflect current global crises and future uncertainties.

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