Nostradamus's predictions for 2025 present a mix of alarming warnings and hopes for progress, according to 20 Minutos.
Nostradamus, born Michel de Nostredame in 1503, was a French physician and astrologer who lived until 1566. He is famous for his book Les Prophéties, published in 1555, which consists of 353 quatrains written in cryptic language about future events. Some interpretations relate these prophecies to the year 2025, according to El Diario NY.
Among the predictions for 2025, Nostradamus warns of a possible cosmic catastrophe: an asteroid or another celestial body may present humanity with a new challenge. He wrote, "From the universe, a fiery ball will rise, A harbinger of fate, the world pleads," as cited by Vecernji List.
Another prediction is related to severe flooding and volcanic eruptions in "the garden of the world." Nostradamus wrote that "in the country known as the world's garden, mountains will spew fire, and people will be forced to drink sulfurous water," indicating potential natural disasters linked to climate change.
Nostradamus also predicted that England will face devastating wars and the outbreak of an ancient plague in 2025. He wrote, "In England, cruel wars will rage, the ancient plague will be worse than the enemy," which some interpret as a prediction of political upheavals or health crises in the UK, with England potentially at the center of fierce conflicts, both internal and external, according to Cursor Info.
Nostradamus's writings suggest that the year 2025 may put an end to one of the prolonged conflicts, possibly referring to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict that began in 2022. Tourprom mentioned this prediction.
In the realm of economic forecasts, Nostradamus mentioned a "great convulsion of wealth," which may point to inflation, currency devaluation, and the emergence of new digital currencies that could change financial management. Cursor Info reported this.
Progress in healthcare is also expected, with 2025 foreseen as a period of global transformation, including developments such as genetic therapies and regenerative medicine. Novinky reported that development is expected in healthcare, with improvements in prevention and treatment, including potential for new methods to combat chronic diseases.
Nostradamus's prophecies also touch upon technological progress. He wrote that "the book of knowledge will be opened to all," indicating that in 2025, secrets will come to light. According to Münchner Merkur, this could refer to scientific discoveries, possibly including advances in artificial intelligence or understanding of the universe.
On the geopolitical front, Nostradamus predicts a decrease in the influence of established Western countries and the emergence of new world powers by 2025, aligning with observable shifts in global politics, as noted by Focus Online.
There are interpretations suggesting the possibility of contact with extraterrestrial life. Athos Salomé, who garnered international attention with his forecasts, predicts that by 2025, authorities will officially declare the existence of extraterrestrial life, potentially providing evidence of microbial life on Mars or more complex civilizations elsewhere. Münchner Merkur reported this.
While some of Nostradamus's predictions came true, many were wide of the mark, and his prophecies are famously ambiguous and open to interpretation. "Nostradamus's verses are famously ambiguous and written in an unclear language, allowing for multiple interpretations and complex translations, which led to ongoing debate and analysis of his prophecies throughout the centuries," noted Münchner Merkur.
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