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As 2024 draws to a close, social media users have once again turned to the ‘prophet of doom’, Nostradamus, for their predictions for 2025. Nostradamus, born Michel de Nostredame, was a French astrologer and physician who lived in the 16th century and several of today’s groundbreaking moments, such as the rise of Adolf Hitler, the September 11 attacks and the COVID-19 pandemic. He is best known for his book Les Prophetis (The Prophecies), published in 1555, which contains 942 poetic quatrains that are widely interpreted for global events.
Researchers analyzing his work have hinted that some major events could be on the horizon in 2025, ranging from an asteroid collision to a new plague-like outbreak in Britain. Although Nostradamus’ prophecies miss the mark more often than not, they still create a certain tension among the people who read them.
End of the war between Russia and Ukraine?
Nostradamus’ prediction for 2024 included the continuation of a war across the continent, but according to his vague writings, 2025 could witness a possible end to one of the long-running wars. The astrologer said that due to the exhaustion of the war, perhaps referring to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine that started in 2022, both sides may call it quits.
‘The long war has exhausted the whole army, so that they cannot find money for the soldiers; instead of gold or silver they will buy leather, Gaulish copper and the crescent sign of the moon,” he wrote.
The mention of ‘Gallic copper’ and ‘sign of the moon’ has led social media users to believe that France and Turkey may become involved in the conflict.
Plague and war
Nostradamus has predicted that the new year will weigh heavily on England, which will be ravaged by ‘cruel wars’ and face an outbreak of an ‘ancient plague’ said to be ‘worse than enemies’. Since his prediction of the COVID-19 pandemic came true, experts have put a pin on this prophecy.
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Collision of an asteroid with Earth?
While other events may not cause a loss of civilization, Nostradamus has predicted that a giant asteroid may collide with Earth or come into dangerous proximity to the planet in 2025. While the prediction could point to an annihilation of life on Earth, asteroids approaching the planet are not a new phenomenon. Hundreds of asteroids zoom past Earth every year, with the majority staying at a safe distance.
Natural disasters in Brazil
The prophecy also stated that the South American country of Brazil, which Nostradamus refers to as the “Garden of the World,” may experience flooding and potential volcanic activity linked to climate change.
“Garden of the world near the new city, in the path of the hollow mountains: it will be seized and thrown into the tub, forced to drink water poisoned by sulphur,” read the eerie piece.
According to reports, Nostradamus’ bleak worldview stems from intensive consumption of the Old Testament and the trauma of losing his wife and young children to illness, probably the plague. Because he could not save his loved one, Nostradamus sought solace in predicting doom and gloom that could befall humanity.