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A great war, financial ruin and more: Nostradamus predictions for 2023
The 15th-century astrologer predicted the rise of Hitler and the fall of the Twin Towers. Which of his predictions could we see come true in 2023?

Famed French astrologer, Michel de Nostredame – commonly known simply as Nostradamus – prepared a book of chilling predictions called Les Prophéties, which he published over 450 years ago. And, despite the book’s age, many of his predictions have proven to come true.

The contents of the book made dire predictions about World War II, Adolf Hitler’s rise to power and the French Revolution, all of which were eerily accurate. Not only did he predict these events, but he successfully predicted the assassination of the 35th US President John F. Kennedy, and even the September 11 terror attacks against the World Trade Center.

A failed economy that could lead to cannibalism
Nostradamus predicted that humanity may face the threat of cannibalism due to a failing economy, writing: “There are no abbots, monks, no novices to teach. Honey will cost much more than candle wax, the price of wheat will be high. Man will be agitated and eat his friend in despair.”

These words, apparently, predict that the cost of living will only continue to rise in 2023, and leave many hoping that the reference to cannibalism is only metaphorical.

The Great War of 2023
One line in the mystic’s book stands out in particular, and it reads: “Seven months of great war, people die because of evil but their light will not fall into the hands of the king.”

This prediction could refer to the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine that runs the risk of turning into World War Three, should it escalate further. However, there is dispute regarding the analysis of this line, since the war has surpassed seven months and is approaching the one year mark.

Change on the British Isles
The most recent world event that people have claimed is linked to his book was the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022. Following her death, the book broke sale records, and it seems to be linked to the following prediction:

“Because they disapproved of his divorce, a man who, later, they considered unworthy, the people will force out the King of the Islands, a man will replace him who never expected to be king.”

Some consider the passage to be referring to King Charles III and his famous divorce from Diana, Princess of Wales. They believe that, based on this, the King will abdicate in the coming year.

Moreso, they believe that the prediction states that he will be replaced by Prince Harry, rather than heir to the throne, William, Prince of Wales, due to the reference to a man “who never expected to be king.”

An off-planet disaster for Elon Musk
The astrologer predicted in his book that humanity’s quest to colonize Mars – a quest which is being led by Elon Musk’s SpaceX – may come to an end in 2023.

The prophet wrote: Heavenly fire when the lights of mars go out,” and with Musk repeatedly promising a plan to reach Mars, something terrible could happen to the first humans who eventually reach the red planet.

Dry land to get drier and a forecast of floods
The earth may suffer another climate disaster in 2023, according to the words of Nostradamus. “The dry land will dry up even more and there will be great floods when you see the rainbow,” he wrote. As climate change continues to worsen, this forecast doesn’t seem far-fetched for the coming year.

Riots and revenge in the streets
The prophet wrote in his book: “Sooner or later you will see great changes made – horrors and terrible revenges.”

This prediction implies that there will be more social upheavals and civil rebellion in the coming months. The astrologer went on to write: “Trumpets are shaking in great controversy,” and “an agreement that has been broken,” which once again alludes in some way to a rebellion or revolution somewhere on Earth in 2023.

The speculations are that the prophecy refers to the riots in Iran following the death of Mehsa Amini, which are not expected to stop soon and are even predicted to escalate.