Prophecies

The Birth of the Androgyne

Antique engraving illustrating Nostradamus's Centuria Ii · Quatrain Xlv — The Birth of the Androgyne

This is connected with certain sociological changes that will arise in connection with the founding of space colonies. He says that the only way these space colonies can function is through harmonious cooperation between men and women, unburdened by narrow-minded,…

The Poisoned Leader

Antique engraving illustrating Nostradamus's Centuria Ii · Quatrain Xlvii — The Poisoned Leader

This quatrain is connected with certain victories achieved by the Chinese army in times of unrest. The fleece refers to the quilted jackets they wear as part of their uniform. The rain of stones refers to a hail of bullets…

The Sphere of Light

Antique engraving illustrating Nostradamus's Centuria Ii · Quatrain Xlviii — Reading A — The Sphere of Light

Nostradamus says the prophecy will come true in December 1986. He says the quatrain speaks of several things. An attempt at contact will be made from the stars. A large screen of light will appear in the sky, and strange…

The Hanged Commander

Antique engraving illustrating Nostradamus's Centuria Ii · Quatrain Xlviii — Reading B — The Hanged Commander

Nostradamus wishes to repeat once again that quatrains of this type can have multiple interpretations. Due to a mistake made by one of the leaders of a superpower, an international conflict will occur. He says that the situation will arise…

The Aged Lady’s Fall

Antique engraving illustrating Nostradamus's Centuria Ii · Quatrain Li — Reading A — The Aged Lady's Fall

This quatrain has many meanings. The “blood of the righteous” who died in the fire refers to IRA terrorist attacks in London. Because of bombs and other weapons, many innocent people will be injured. The words “the aged lady will…

The Burnt Cathedral

Antique engraving illustrating Nostradamus's Centuria Ii · Quatrain Li — Reading B — The Burnt Cathedral

The quatrain relates to military actions when the forces of the Antichrist tried to bomb London. The aged lady represents St. Paul’s Cathedral, because the temple was dedicated to the old religion in that place, and inside the church is…

The Plague Fires

Antique engraving illustrating Nostradamus's Centuria Ii · Quatrain Liii — Reading A — The Plague Fires

He says that this quatrain encodes two different events. The first has long remained in the past for you, when London was gripped by an epidemic of bubonic plague. The second event also relates to the greatest epidemic of our…

The Avenging Plague

Antique engraving illustrating Nostradamus's Centuria Ii · Quatrain Liii — Reading B — The Avenging Plague

Nostradamus explained in the first volume that this quatrain concerns both the Black Plague that once struck London and the modern plague known as AIDS. It will spread like fire throughout the country and will engulf a large part of…

The Banquet Dagger

Antique engraving illustrating Nostradamus's Centuria Ii · Quatrain Lv — The Banquet Dagger

He says that “the great man who is worth little” concerns a man occupying a position in government who should occupy a higher position, and this depresses him. Therefore he hatched a conspiracy to overthrow those who stand above him…