Is a Third World War Predicted by Nostradamus Set to Occur?
In the wake of the shocking U.S. air strike that took out Iranian General Qasem Soleimani at Baghdad International Airport, Twitter went wild with chatter about Nostradamus' prophecies. The French mystic, known for his book, "The Prophecies," supposedly foresaw this international incident hundreds of years ago:
Great man will be struck down in the day by a thunderbolt. An evil deed, foretold by the bearer of a petition.
Born in 1503, Nostradamus was a renowned astrologer, physician, and prophet. His book, filled with cryptic quatrains, has attracted a loyal following who claim the French mystic had some psychic abilities.
Skeptics, however, say that Nostradamus' "forecasts" are nothing more than vague statements that can be twisted to fit any situation. They argue that the passages are simply products of clever interpretation.
Despite the controversy, Nostradamus fans believe he predicted many significant events, including the rise of Hitler, the 9/11 attacks, the French Revolution, the Apollo Moon Landing, and even the Great Fire of London.
Here are some examples of what the French seer supposedly foresaw:
Apollo Moon Landing: He will come to travel to the corner of Luna, where he will be captured and put in a strange land, The unripe fruits to be subject of great scandal, great blame, to one, great praise. Nostradamus is said to have predicted the astronauts traveling to the Moon, and the quatrain, though initially vague, can be interpreted as a prophecy of the 1969 moon landing.
2020 Predictions: Among the prophecies for 2020, it is said that Nostradamus predicted major natural disasters, the departure of an important monarch, rising global sea levels, and even World War III. However, whether or not these predictions are accurate is a matter of personal belief.
Tensions in the Middle East: With tensions running high in the Middle East after the U.S. airstrike on Iran's Major General Qassem Soleimani, some believe that 2020 could be the year when a new world war breaks out.
Experts warn that the airstrike, while intended to deter a potential terror threat, could lead to a full-blown conflict. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has vowed "forceful revenge" in retaliation for the attack.
Nostradamus also supposedly predicted another troubling prophecy related to a major global conflict: "Twice put up and twice cast down, the East will also weaken the West. Its adversary after several battles chased by sea will fail at time of need. The great man will be struck down in the day by a thunderbolt. An evil deed, foretold by the bearer of a petition. According to the prediction, another falls at night time."
Overall, whether or not Nostradamus accurately predicted future events is still up for debate. But as we move forward into 2020, it's important to stay informed and be prepared for the unexpected.
The interpretation of Nostradamus' quatrain regarding the Apollo Moon Landing suggests that he may have predicted the historic event. The cryptic prophecy, " Twice put up and twice cast down, the East will also weaken the West," is being scrutinized by some as a potential forewarning of war-and-conflicts in the Middle East, given the ongoing tensions between the East (Iran) and the West (U.S.) after the war-and-conflicts-related air strike on Iran's Major General Qassem Soleimani.
The general-news predictions attributed to Nostradamus also include the potential rise of World War III, which, if accurate, would have significant implications for global politics.
