Nostradamus was born in December 1503 in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, southern France, as Michel de Nostredame. He died on July 2, 1566. Although he has long since passed, his predictions continue. Nostradamus is believed to have accurately foretold historical events such as the rise of Adolf Hitler, World War II, the September 11 attacks, and the French Revolution. Annual horoscopes claim that over 70 percent of his predictions have come true so far. Here are the most notable global predictions of Nostradamus for 2023.
**World War III**: Some claim that Nostradamus predicted a major war would occur in 2023. Among his quatrains, a particular line stands out: “Seven months of great war, people dying through evil.” Many interpreters believe this may refer to World War III.
**Economic Disasters**: Many experts believe that high inflation, fuel costs, and general economic disruptions will continue to worsen before improving. Given the current trajectory, it would not be an exaggeration to think that things could deteriorate significantly. As with many other matters, it seems Nostradamus foresaw this coming. He may have hinted at the growing divide and hostility between social classes with his words: “Sooner or later, great changes will be seen, terrible horrors and revenge.” “The measure of wheat will rise very high,” “This man will eat his own leg.”
**Worsening Climate Crisis**: As carbon dioxide levels and global temperatures continue to rise, Nostradamus seems to warn of darker times ahead through these lines: “For forty years, a rainbow will not be seen.” “It will appear every day for forty years.” “The dry land will grow even drier.” “There will be great floods.” While these lines could indicate a range of terrible disasters, the references to “dry” landscapes and “great floods” indeed indicate the impacts of global warming. However, the part about “forty years” remains a mystery. We hope that 2023 is not the start of four decades (at least) of climate conflict.
**Heavenly Fire**: Nostradamus predicted that “a heavenly fire will occur on the royal palace.” This has been interpreted to mean that from the ashes of civilization will emerge a new world order. Many interpreters believe this may signify “the end of times” or the beginning of a new global system. This theory comes amid a series of his predictions concerning when, where, and how the world might end tragically.
**The End of the Mars Dream**: Nostradamus wrote cryptically, “The light of Mars will be extinguished,” implying that this planet may regress.
**The New World Order**: Nostradamus's final prediction for 2023 points to a new alliance between two great powers coming together. However, the positive effects of this alliance will not last long.
