What Did Nostradamus Predict For 2012?

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Who Was Nostradamus?

Michel de Nostredame (Nostradamus) was born in the south of France in 1503. At the age of fifteen he entered the University of Avignon, however he only remained there for a year as the university was forced to close due to the Bubonic plague.

When Nostradamus left Avignon he travelled the countryside of France for eight years researching herbal remedies. He worked for several years as an apothecary (pharmacist) before entering the University of Montpelier to study medicine. He was however expelled shortly afterwards as it was discovered that he had been an apothecary which was considered a 'manual' trade' which was banned from universities. After being expelled Nostradamus continued working as an apothecary and is became famous for discovering a 'rose pill' which was considered a protection against the plague.

He was quite successful in attempts to reducing the impact of the plague by introducing methods which we would consider common sense today, but in the 1500's they were revolutionary.

Apart from being ahead of his time regarding medicine Nostradamus had a keen interest in astrology and this probably marked the beginning of his predictions.


Some Famous Nostradamus Predicitions

The following are some of Nostradamus predictions in his own words, the heading is the modern interpretation of the prediction.

The Great Fire Of London

  • The blood of the just will commit a fault at London,
    Burnt through lighting of twenty threes the six:
    The ancient lady will fall from her high place,
    Several of the same sect will be killed.

The Death of Princess Diana

  • The penultimate of the surname of Prophet
    Will take Diana [Thursday] for his day and rest:
    He will wander because of a frantic head,
    And delivering a great people from subjection.

The Assasination of JFK and RFK

  • 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.
    Conflict at Reims, London and a pestilence in Tuscany

September 11 2001

  • Earthshaking fire from the center of the Earth
    Will cause tremors around the New City.
    Two great rocks will war for a long time,
    Then Arethusa will redden a new river.

Hurricane Katrina

  • The cities of Tours, Orleans, Blois, Angers, Reims and Nantes
    Are troubled by sudden change.
    Tents will be pitched by (people) of foreign tongues;
    Rivers, darts at Rennes, shaking of land and sea.


Nostradamus Predictions For 2012

Nostradamus predictions are all a matter of interpretation as of course he existed in a different time and a different world to now, and what he did or didn't see would have been totally alien to him, and therefore hard for him to describe or put into words.

His predictions for 2012 have been interpreted by some as seeing world war three. He predicted that world war three would start in 2010 and end in 2019, and that we would see an increase in natural disasters such as floods and earthquakes. Not very happy predictions unfortunately, but no one can deny that these things have happened.

But what can we do?

Some believe that what happens to the earth has to do with the balances of the forces of good and evil. Currently the forces are 70% good and 30% evil but when this balance changes even temporarily we experience war and famine and disaster.

There is also a belief that we are already experiencing changes that are leading to Armageddon. The only way to defeat this is to recover the balance between good and evil and to do this we must all become more spiritual and less greedy.


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rahul0324 Level 6 Commenter 4 months ago

interesting!

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diogenes Level 7 Commenter 4 months ago

Hi Interesing. However, it's easier for me to follow the fossil record and note the fact that successful creatures such as the dinosaurs became extinct to all intents and purposes (the birds survived). As for predicting disasters, Nostrodamus has no better record than others who have done so. There's going to be disasters of the physical kind as the forces that shape this world and the universe continue as usual. There has always been wars and always will be; evolution has ensured that in having natural selection and survival of the fittest its mandates.

We have such narrow time frames; in reality, the cosmic forces which shape and reshape the universe care not a whit for a fragile ape in some forgotten corner of a medium sized galaxy. We have been here but a second in geological time and will survive but a second more.

Happy new year. There will be many Nostrodami and none are genuine. Bob

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bell du jour Hub Author 4 months ago

Hi Bob, thanks so much for your opinion on this. Of course your beliefs are purely scientific and leave no room for spirituality, which in my opinion is closing your mind and your world to so many possibilities. However you are entitled to your opinion, and I'm really glad you are giving it :-)

Happy New Year!

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bell du jour Hub Author 4 months ago

Hi Rahul0324, thanks so much for your comment, and Happy New Year!

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rahul0324 Level 6 Commenter 4 months ago

happy new year to you too bell

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diogenes Level 7 Commenter 4 months ago

Dear..what exactly is "spirituality?" If you mean it in a metaphysical sense, then, no, I don't. But if you mean it in a romantic, lyrical and poetic sense, i certainly do...and of course there are Leprochauns!!! Bob

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bell du jour Hub Author 4 months ago

Dear Bob, Spirituality is the ability see beyond the obvious, and beyond the physical evidence infront of us and also the ability use our sixth sense. I've never met a leprochaun but that doesn't mean they don't exist! Have a nice day:-)

ps I've added a link to a book for sale on Amazon that you might like to read ;-)

Bell

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diogenes Level 7 Commenter 4 months ago

Bell: Would you explain how anyone can see "beyond the physical evidence in front of (them)?" And I have yet to see any evidence of a sixth sense. We do I'm sure have built in warnings in our genome - the fear of spiders and snakes that babies are born with, for example. But as for a sense existing which has no scientific basis nor explanation...no, I don't believe in that. We are just finding out the true explanation of what matter is and the fact that everything is "joined" in some way throughout the universe. We have yet to find an adequate full explanation of what gravity is and is there another unifying force in the universe. This interests me more than a "sixth sense." Bob

Thank you for the book recommedation

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bell du jour Hub Author 4 months ago

Bob not everything has a 'scientific basis nor explanation'. You choose to only believe in science and that’s your choice, but others like me believe there is much more to the world we live in and the people that inhabit it than mere science. Not everything can be explained scientifically as you have discovered!

Bell

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diogenes Level 7 Commenter 4 months ago

Maybe...maybe...live, love and hope for the best...Bob

Happy New Year lady with the lovely eyes Bobx

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bell du jour Hub Author 4 months ago

Happy New Year Bob:-)

Bell

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Deborah Brooks 4 months ago

This is a very interesting HUB.. I always have been interested in what Nostradamus predicted.. I heard he did some kind of drugs that made him see these things. Have you heard that?

Great HUB

I voted up

Happy New Year

Debbie

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Hello, hello, 4 months ago

It is a very interest topic. I admit there are a lot of people pretending. However, I had two tarot card readers which preticted my life exactly. The other preticted in 1945 where the Allies were in their height and glory. She said that New York will go down in dust and ashes and when it happened with the world centre I nearly fell off my chair. Furthermore, she said that there will several little wars around close but not on European soil. Then she said that there will be something happened where America and Russia will lose their power and then some power comes which is not very good. As far as I know she didn't disclose who that power is.

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KeithTax Level 4 Commenter 4 months ago

Earthquakes have increased in areas where fracking to extract oil and natural gas occur. If Nostradamus left us any messages it must be hidden in code. Accuracy is for the reader to decide.

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bell du jour Hub Author 4 months ago

Hi Deborah, no I can't say I have ever heard that Nostradamus took drugs, but I guess its possible as he was a pharmacist!, however I don't think they would have had too many mind altering drugs available then, but who knows! Happy New Year and many thanks for the vote and comments :-)

Bell

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bell du jour Hub Author 4 months ago

Hi hello hello, many thanks for reading and your comments. I agree it is a very interesting subject and I guess we either believe or we don't. Happy New Year

Bell

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bell du jour Hub Author 4 months ago

Hi KeithTax, I absolutely agree that accuracy is for the reader to decide. Many thanks for reading and for your comments, Have a very Happy New Year.

Bell

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kevins blog52 Level 4 Commenter 3 months ago

Great read bell du jourd, voted up and interesting.

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bell du jour Hub Author 3 months ago

Hi Kevins blog52, thank you so much for reading and I'm so glad you found it interesting:-) Have a great day.

Bell

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