Even though Nostradamus has been dead for 458 years, his predictions are still being interpreted by his followers - and they reckon we're in for a rough 2025.
The French astrologer, born as Michel de Nostredame, marked his name in the history books with Les Prophéties - a collection of predictions - back in 1555.
Although the English print version is only 179 pages, many have interpreted his words to predict upcoming contemporary world events.
While some see him as a genius, many just think he's being deliberately vague.
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And before 2024 comes to a close, there's still three big predictions which are yet to supposedly happen - so watch this space.
Either way, here are five predictions for 2025 and some will come as a bit of a shock, The Standard reports.
A war in England and the return of the plague
Nostradamus predicted that the UK would see a great plague as well as a huge war, writing: "When those from the lands of Europe, see England set up her throne behind. Her flanks, there will be cruel wars.
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"The kingdom will be marked by wars so cruel, foes from within and without will arise. A great pestilence from the past returns, no enemy more deadly under the skies."
It's the last thing we need at this point.
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Conflict in global politics
The astrologer believes that 'great powers will clash' and some think this is a nod to what is currently going on in politics, with the threat of nuclear war.
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He says there will be 'a decrease in the influence of established Western countries and the emergence of new world powers'.
However, it isn't all bad as Nostradamus notes there will be 'significant improvements in illness prevention and treatment'.
That's something, at least.
The Ukraine and Russia war comes to and end
The Ukraine-Russia war escalated when Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
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"Through long war all the army exhausted, so that they do not find money for the soldiers; instead of gold or silver, they will come to coin leather, Gallic brass, and the crescent sign of the Moon," Nostradamus writes.
Some believe that references to 'the crescent sign of the Moon' and 'Gallic brass' suggests that France and Turkey could be involved in settling the dispute.
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End of world
It doesn't look like we'll get to enjoy any of the good things next year as Nostradamus also predicts a massive asteroid destroying the world.
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"From the cosmos, a fireball will rise, A harbinger of fate, the world pleads. Science and fate in a cosmic dance, The fate of the Earth, a second chance.” he writes.
Disaster in the Amazon
Not only the world's end supposedly coming, the astrologer has predicted volcano eruptions and floods in Brazil as climate change continues to be a threat.
"Garden of the world near the new city, In the path of the hollow mountains: It will be seized and plunged into the Tub, forced to drink waters poisoned by sulphur," he said.
The rise and fall of Aquaman
Last, but not least, is the prediction of a 'mysterious leader' emerging to form an 'aquatic empire'.
I think at this point, we shouldn't rule out Frozone coming to life after he's found his 'super suit'.
Topics: World News, Weird
Anish Vij