A man of science and astrologer, the famous Nostradamus left numerous predictions in his Prophecies, which have continued to fascinate for centuries. So what did he predict for the year 2025?
It has not yet started, but the year 2025 is already causing great concern around the world. It must be said that the latest world events are not really reassuring. Between natural disasters and climate change, widespread inflation and social movements, economic and political tensions, armed conflicts and cyberattacks, the future does not seem to be looking good!
It is in this context that Nostradamus returns to the forefront. Indeed, for centuries, his prophecies have intrigued and fascinated millions of people on the planet. Real name Michel de Nostredame, the man was born in 1503 and was a doctor, apothecary, traveler and astrologer. A man of science, but versed in clairvoyance in short!
He is known for his book The Propheciesfirst published in 1555 in France, which brings together a whole set of predictions in the form of quatrain poems. Divided into centuries, it would provide prophetic information on the major events that would shake up History in the centuries to come. Between floods, famines, diseases, wars and divine anger, we cannot say that his predictions were the most optimistic, quite the contrary!
However, some would have come true, such as the death of Henry II, the fire of London in 1666, the fall of the French monarchy, the seizure of power by Napoleon Bonaparte, the great conflicts of the 20th century, as well as the rise of ‘Adolf Hitler in power. Even today, his writings are regularly analyzed in an attempt to predict the future.
So, what does 2025 have in store for us according to this prophet? Nothing good anyway! The text, although vague, appears to indicate natural disasters, wars and economic chaos that could shake the world in the years to come. Just that!
According to interpretations, Nostradamus would suggest a rebalancing of international forces as well as the possibility of major conflicts that could mark the start of a Third World War. In particular, he predicts a large-scale war in Europe, which will be the scene of violent battles. Global warming is expected to increase, leading to major thunderstorms, storms, earthquakes and other natural disasters. Finally, from an economic point of view, the astrologer would have announced a major crisis which risks causing several shortages, notably medical, food and water, due to recurring droughts. All this should lead to the massive exodus of several populations towards the American continent and Australia. Just that!
Fortunately, the years after 2025 should be more optimistic thanks to the emergence of a great leader who will restore peace to Europe and lead to the creation of a new world order. Although these predictions are very vague, many believe they could hint at global policy changes. Here we are saved!
Be careful, these predictions should be taken with a pinch of salt! They are written in an unclear manner, leaving room for equivocal and often questioned interpretations. Already because the 16th century editions were different from each other, because of the composition methods of the printers of the time – they were therefore not even consistent with the original text. In addition, the astrologer used a deliberately obscure style, mixing Middle French, Latin, Greek and Provençal patois, giving the translators great freedom of interpretation.
Not to mention that his prophecies are generally reinterpreted after the fact, which makes them victims of retrospective bias – in short, we understand what we want to understand. Let’s not forget that this great man also predicted many things that never came true…