This quatrain was interpreted on December 28, 2003. This is a revisit.
Century I, Quatrain 69:
The great mountain, seven stadia round, after peace, war, famine, flooding. It will spread far, drowning great countries, even antiquities, and their mighty foundations.
Interpretation with Explanatory Remarks:
The interpretation of this quatrain was first posted on www.CURRENTpredictions.org on December 28, 2003. The reason why it is being revisited is because it provides us with the chronological sequence of Nostradamus’ predictions as they are unfolding.
General Comments:
Since I started posting Nostradamus’ interpretations in 2003, I have covered several predictions on a variety of subjects relating to ongoing world-wide events. Some of Nostradamus’ predictions refer to events with enough specificity, so I could interpret the predictions with a greater probability of accuracy. Others were more convoluted, and the metaphorical inferences may have been a little more difficult to interpret. But, even in those cases where quatrains provide several specific details, determining the circumstances/scenarios within which the predictions are apt to materialize has been a serious challenge. In most predictions, however, the greatest difficulty that I encountered has been the precise timing of the event. It is for this reason I decided to revisit this quatrain. His predicted events (war, famine, and flooding/global warming) relate to current ongoing issues, and looking at these events as they unfold, evolve, and gradually materialize in front of our eyes, it appears that they are about to converge at about the same time, sometime between 2013 and 2018. In the following paragraphs I will try to explain how I derived at this timing.
We start the timing analysis with Century II, Quatrain 46. This quatrain says: After great misery for mankind an even greater approaches when the great cycle of the centuries is renewed. It will rain blood, milk, famine, war and disease: In the sky will be seen a fire, dragging a trail of sparks. The interpretation of this quatrain was posted on www.CURRENTpredictions.org on December 31, 2003. This quatrain gives us a timing benchmark; namely, the predicted events will transpire a few years after the year 2000 (the new millennium).
Quatrain 69 does not give us dates, but like Century II, Quatrain 46, it reconfirms the sequence of events “…after peace, war, famine, flooding”. For timing purposes, this information may be all we need to determine when, approximately, Nostradamus’ predictions could come to pass. If we relate Nostradamus’ sequence of predicted events with current ongoing events, estimating the approximate timing can be accomplished through extrapolation. Let’s decompose this description and see how it fits into the overall picture of Nostradamus’ interpretations I have posted.
a. “…after peace”: This comment is not exactly correct. We have had wars for the last several decades. However, even though this period (just before and after the millennium) has not been devoid of warfare, Nostradamus appears to consider it peaceful – maybe because he has foreseen the next war(s) to be considerably more destructive. We will soon find out.
b. Nostradamus’ prediction on “flooding” (which relates to climate change/global warming) has already started. This prediction is unfolding right now, in front of our very eyes. However, long before mankind is affected by rising sea levels of 2-plus feet and extreme climate changes, the world markets and economies would, in all probability, be devastated following the abrupt realization of what is about to come. Invariably, stock markets and economies react in advance of anticipatory perceptions. I speculate that the world-wide economic deterioration would be experienced long before mankind feels the actual ravages of rising sea levels. Once there is substantive scientific proof of the forthcoming cataclysm, human psychology would take over – just like in past stock market crashes. The negative spiral would feed in itself. The ensuing fear and psychological pandemonium of falling markets, lost fortunes, devastated economies, and the bleakness of a turbulent and unpredictable future could result in serious world-wide social unrest, unemployment, mass migrations, and serious geopolitical unrest. I think this economic downtrend could occur in about four to five years – long before the actual world-wide devastation from an intensifying global warming. The catalyst that could render human consciousness aware of the existential threat of global climate change, in all probability, would be the findings of a scientific study determining permafrost ice is melting inexorably at an accelerated rate, or another finding of equivalent significance, such as an accelerated rate of large amounts of methane release from thawing Arctic permafrost. In parallel, mankind would soon realize that projects undertaken by various countries and the World Bank to mitigate the impact of climate change would prove to be temporary alleviations, and in the long run ineffectual and wasteful.
c. Following this “peaceful period”, Nostradamus tells us that we will have war. In my initial interpretation of this quatrain back in 2003, I assumed the war he referred to would be with North Korea. In retrospect, my assumption was wrong. North Korea probably needs several more years to become a full fledged nuclear threat. To become an effective nuclear threat, a country like North Korea requires both plentiful quantities of fissile material for warheads and sophisticated means of delivering them reliably to their targets. However, war could erupt elsewhere. Syria could implode, and as a last result the Alawites could, out of utter desperation, use Syria’s weapons of mass destruction that the regime has amassed over the years. Such an action could destabilize the entire Middle East and result in a full-scale regional sectarian war. Another possibility is Iran. Iran is attempting to dominate the Middle East. Their foreign policy has tried, time and time again, to weaken its neighbors, and in the process, the entire Middle East could get embroiled in a protracted sectarian war of attrition. If Iran is allowed to become a nuclear power, Nostradamus clearly tells us that the results would be dire (see Century I, Quatrain 70. This prediction states (see footnote 1) : Rain, famine, and war will not cease in Persia; too great a faith will betray the monarch. Those (actions) started in France will end there, a secret sign for one to be sparing.)
d. Nostradamus’ reference to “famine” is already taking place. Aside from Africa that has had perennial nutritional issues, the Syrian refugees, and many of the Syrians still residing in their country, are suffering from food shortages. If the Alawites were to employ their weapons of mass destruction, living conditions would undoubtedly deteriorate even more, and famine could become a more grave issue. An Iranian conflict could also result in famine as a result of radioactive contamination (as Nostradamus clearly tells us in Century I, Quatrain 70). But the real famine will come as a result of climate change and the gradual submergence of arable land by rising seas.
Footnote 1: The prediction has been paraphrased from Erika Cheetham’s book, titled The Man Who Saw Tomorrow. The interpretation of this prediction was posted on www.CURRENTpredictions.org on December 2003. The last sentence in the quatrain may indicate that France will be hit by Iranian nuclear weapons. Up-to-date, this prediction has proven very accurate. The prediction has described Iran’s disposition with the ultimate level of detail, as if Nostradamus is imploring mankind to take remedial action before it is too late.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Saturday, May 25, 2013
The Monster Is Manifesting Itself
This quatrain was interpreted in July 2009. This is a recapitulation of ongoing events.
Century III, Quatrain 34
Then when the eclipse of the sun will be in broad daylight the monster will be seen. It will be interpreted quite differently; they will not care about expense, none will have provided for it.
Interpretation with Explanatory Remarks
The interpretation of this quatrain was posted on the website on July 29, 2009. The interpretations and comments cited in that posting are still pertinent. This posting delves into the ramifications of the “monster”.
The reason I decided to revisit this prediction is because the predicted event is manifesting itself right now in front of our eyes. Have you noticed it? Are you aware of what is about to take place on our planet and how your personal life-style may be affected?
For those readers that don’t recall the contents of the initial posting, I am repeating the noteworthy points:
a. Nostradamus’ reference to the “eclipse of the sun” is a timing benchmark of the approximate time when we would see the “monster”. If we assume that the eclipse of the sun refers to the solar eclipse that took place on July 22, 2009, the rest of the prediction makes perfect sense.
b. The word “monster” is not being interpreted literally. It is a metaphor defining the magnitude and extent of the predicted event. Webster’s Dictionary defines this word as “a threatening force”, “something monstrous”, or “enormous in size or extent”.
c. Nostradamus does not tell us what this monster is, but the timing benchmark, as well as the rest of his prediction, infer he is referring to “climate change”. This assumption also agrees with several other predictions referring to melting icebergs, elevation of the sea level, submergence of low-elevation lands/islands, climate changes that adversely impact agricultural production, and a coming world-wide famine. Furthermore, the overall prediction fits very well with ongoing events associated with climate change/global warming.
d. Nostradamus' comment “it will be interpreted quite differently” may refer to the ongoing difference of opinions as to whether the climate change we are experiencing is due to “man-made causes, such as carbon dioxide or it is a natural periodic climate change”. Nostradamus’ comment could also refer to different scientific recommendations on how to mitigate climate change.
General Comments:
Our awareness of “global warming/climate change” actually began a few years before the Nostradamus’ timing benchmark. Starting circa 2009, we started reading and hearing more and more about this subject matter. Therefore, we could reasonably consider the year 2009 as the “time epicenter” of the climate change phenomenon. In parallel with the increased exposure to climate change news, at about the same time we started to experience more frequent weather irregularities, climate and temperature changes, more intense floods, disappearing glaciers, the devastation of agriculture and animal husbandry due to lack of rainfall, more intense and frequent “el Nino and la Nina”, melting Arctic ice and permafrost, etc.
Looking at all these ongoing climate changes, we can reasonably accept that Nostradamus’ prediction has been materializing in front of our eyes. Nostradamus’ “monster” has actually been gradually unfolding during our lifetime. The monster is here, and every day that passes by, this monster is giving us more and more indications of planet changes and the devastation that is to come. Yet, in spite of all our afore-cited experiences, mankind’s reaction has, so far, remained pathetically passive – probably because we failed to recognize that the repercussions will also impact our generation – not only future generations.
The fundamental reasons of mankind’s apathy towards climate change may be due to a variety of reasons: We failed to recognize the immediacy of the impact. We erroneously assumed that our generation will survive unscathed. We refused to recognize and/or accept the implications of this “monster”, namely, the aspects of magnitude and extent – the degree of devastation. Due to political and socio-economic reasons, we refused to allow climate change to permeate into our human consciousness. We are treating it as a temporary phenomenon that will soon pass away, or miraculously disappear, without any repercussions to us and future generations. But, that is not what Nostradamus is telling us in his many other quatrains. His predictions are dire – they are apolitical; they are global, irrespective of race, religious affiliation, or nationality; and, they should not be dismissed because they are relevant to current scientific studies that address the impact of climate change. The only difference between Nostradamus and the current scientific studies is: Nostradamus wrote his predictions post facto, on the basis of the conditions he saw; whereas, the scientific studies are basing their conclusions on projected scientific outcomes. The critical issue is that the results are identical.
Normally, when an event takes place, the results are not immediately forthcoming. Invariably, there is a delayed reaction. Such is the case with climate change and its related consequences we are currently experiencing. Periodically we hear news or read articles about climate change. In other cases, we personally experience events that are obviously different from what we have been accustomed to in the past. On a year by year basis these changes may have not been very perceptible, and we tend to dismiss them. However, as time passes by, conditions are deteriorating. Maybe, had we undergone a major, abrupt, change, our reaction may have been different. Nevertheless, in the last few months, with every passing month the news become more and more dire, more alarming, more threatening. What motivated me to revisit this prediction are the four articles cited below. The content of these articles convinced me that climate change and its related ramifications are deteriorating at an accelerated rate. There can be no doubt about it. The day of the Epiphany is soon approaching.
The four articles mentioned above, are:
a. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-13/melting-ice-opens-fight-over-sea-routes-for-arctic-debate.html
The title of the above article is: Melting Ice Opens Fight Over Sea Routes for Arctic Debate
b. http://www.cnbc.com/id/100743032
The title of the above article is: Food Supply under Assault as Climate Heats Up.
c. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/11/science/earth/carbon-dioxide-level-passes-long-feared-milestone.html?hp&_r=1&
The title of the above article is: Heat-Trapping Gas Passes Milestone, Raising Fears.
d. http://www.economist.com/news/science-and-technology/21577341-worlds-third-largest-area-ice-about-undergo-systematic
The title of the above article is: The Climate of Tibet Pole-land.
Nostradamus’ prediction is an impassionate message to mankind to raise human awareness of the perils of climate change. That is why he wrote so many quatrains pertaining to geologic and climate changes, a world-wide famine, strife and conflict, and the rise of the sea elevation. Paleontologist Richard Leakey wrote: “Extinction is always driven by environmental change. Environmental change is always driven by climate change.”
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Syrian Civil War
This quatrain was interpreted in 2010; it is currently being re-interpreted.
Century II, Quatrain 62:
Mabus will then soon die and there will come a dreadful destruction of people and animals. Suddenly vengeance will be revealed, a hundred hands, thirst and hunger, when the comet will pass.
Interpretation with Explanatory Remarks
See comments below.
General Comments:
This interpretation was posted back in 2010. At that time I had assumed that the “dreadful destruction of people and animals” referred to a North Korean nuclear attack. In retrospect, I believe my assumption was wrong. North Korea will not achieve nuclear delivery capability for several more years. The more likely cause of this “dreadful destruction” could be the use of chemical and/or biological weapons by Syria’s Assad regime. Let me explain.
• Nostradamus’ description of this event as a “dreadful destruction of people and animals” qualifies this as the result of a chemical and/or biological attack.
• From the vary beginning of the civil uprising it became apparent that the Assad regime was willing to to use brutal force to put down the insurrection.
• As the civil war progressed and the rebels gained ground, Assad’s determination to use brutal force continued unabated. The utter destruction of Syrian cities and the mass exodus of its population to neighboring countries clearly demonstrate that the Assad regime does not care about the preservation of Syria as a country, but that the regime is interested only in the survival of the Alawites. In Assad's mind “The end justifies the means.” There can be no doubt about it. Look at what is left of Syria! How could this country rebuild itself and survive under the conditions it currently is in? Having killed so many people and destroyed the livelihood of its population, how could the Alawites, at this point, convince themselves that if they lose, they won’t be massacred? Under the current conditions, their extinction is almost certain. Who could stop the retribution?
• Therefore, the logical assumption is that if the Assad regime continues to lose, it will eventually deploy weapons of mass destruction. It is no longer an option of Assad departing from Syria in order to stop hostilities. That point was passed long ago. The bloodshed, destruction, and human misery that have been created by the Assad regime have created a hatefulness that can only be appeased by the slaughter of the Alawites. At this point, the “enemy” in the eyes of the opposition is not just Assad or his immediate group. It is the entire Alawite group. This is why Nostradamus refers to “vengeance”. The way in which hostilities have evolved, vengeance against the Alawalite minority is a foregone conclusion. It will be a massacre.
• Note that Nostradamus set a timing reference for this event to happen. He tells us that Mabus must first die. In my previous interpretation I had assumed that Mabus referred to Mahmoud Abbas. We will soon find out if this reference point is correct.
Century II, Quatrain 62:
Mabus will then soon die and there will come a dreadful destruction of people and animals. Suddenly vengeance will be revealed, a hundred hands, thirst and hunger, when the comet will pass.
Interpretation with Explanatory Remarks
See comments below.
General Comments:
This interpretation was posted back in 2010. At that time I had assumed that the “dreadful destruction of people and animals” referred to a North Korean nuclear attack. In retrospect, I believe my assumption was wrong. North Korea will not achieve nuclear delivery capability for several more years. The more likely cause of this “dreadful destruction” could be the use of chemical and/or biological weapons by Syria’s Assad regime. Let me explain.
• Nostradamus’ description of this event as a “dreadful destruction of people and animals” qualifies this as the result of a chemical and/or biological attack.
• From the vary beginning of the civil uprising it became apparent that the Assad regime was willing to to use brutal force to put down the insurrection.
• As the civil war progressed and the rebels gained ground, Assad’s determination to use brutal force continued unabated. The utter destruction of Syrian cities and the mass exodus of its population to neighboring countries clearly demonstrate that the Assad regime does not care about the preservation of Syria as a country, but that the regime is interested only in the survival of the Alawites. In Assad's mind “The end justifies the means.” There can be no doubt about it. Look at what is left of Syria! How could this country rebuild itself and survive under the conditions it currently is in? Having killed so many people and destroyed the livelihood of its population, how could the Alawites, at this point, convince themselves that if they lose, they won’t be massacred? Under the current conditions, their extinction is almost certain. Who could stop the retribution?
• Therefore, the logical assumption is that if the Assad regime continues to lose, it will eventually deploy weapons of mass destruction. It is no longer an option of Assad departing from Syria in order to stop hostilities. That point was passed long ago. The bloodshed, destruction, and human misery that have been created by the Assad regime have created a hatefulness that can only be appeased by the slaughter of the Alawites. At this point, the “enemy” in the eyes of the opposition is not just Assad or his immediate group. It is the entire Alawite group. This is why Nostradamus refers to “vengeance”. The way in which hostilities have evolved, vengeance against the Alawalite minority is a foregone conclusion. It will be a massacre.
• Note that Nostradamus set a timing reference for this event to happen. He tells us that Mabus must first die. In my previous interpretation I had assumed that Mabus referred to Mahmoud Abbas. We will soon find out if this reference point is correct.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Hurricane Sandy Hits New York City
This prediction was interpreted in 2005; was posted on October 29, 2012.
Century IX, Quatrain 48:
The great city of the maritime ocean, surrounded by a swamp of crystal; in the winter solstice and the spring will be tried by a dreadful wind.
Interpretation with explanatory remarks:
This prediction probably applies to New York City, but we won't be able to fully validate this prediction unless the city is hit by another similar weather event. This event is predicted to happen twice.
The brief description of the "great city" fits New York City extraordinarily well. New York City has been known as a maritime metropolis and as a cultural center of the West. It is situated on the Atlantic coast, an area of great maritime activity. The expression "surrounded by a swamp of crystal" befits the city's outline with its many high-rise buildings and skyscrapers with their glittering windows.
It should be noted that the expression "swamp of crystal" may have a dual connotation. "Swamp" implies "plenty", but it also connotes a "lowland", and that area around Manhattan is indeed a lowland.
Nostradamus tells us that this dreadful wind would take place in the winter solstice, which is circa December 22. The actual event is taking place at the end of October 2012, about a month and a half earlier than predicted. We can't tell if Nostradamus miscalculated the date, or whether he wanted to tell us that the event would take place around this time of the year. However, as noted by the weather professionals, the fact that we are currently experiencing such a weather pattern at this time of the year and under such unique conditions, is in and of itself a very unique event.
Century IX, Quatrain 48:
The great city of the maritime ocean, surrounded by a swamp of crystal; in the winter solstice and the spring will be tried by a dreadful wind.
Interpretation with explanatory remarks:
This prediction probably applies to New York City, but we won't be able to fully validate this prediction unless the city is hit by another similar weather event. This event is predicted to happen twice.
The brief description of the "great city" fits New York City extraordinarily well. New York City has been known as a maritime metropolis and as a cultural center of the West. It is situated on the Atlantic coast, an area of great maritime activity. The expression "surrounded by a swamp of crystal" befits the city's outline with its many high-rise buildings and skyscrapers with their glittering windows.
It should be noted that the expression "swamp of crystal" may have a dual connotation. "Swamp" implies "plenty", but it also connotes a "lowland", and that area around Manhattan is indeed a lowland.
Nostradamus tells us that this dreadful wind would take place in the winter solstice, which is circa December 22. The actual event is taking place at the end of October 2012, about a month and a half earlier than predicted. We can't tell if Nostradamus miscalculated the date, or whether he wanted to tell us that the event would take place around this time of the year. However, as noted by the weather professionals, the fact that we are currently experiencing such a weather pattern at this time of the year and under such unique conditions, is in and of itself a very unique event.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
The Coming Economic Collapse – The Mortara Earthquake
This prediction was interpreted in December, 2011
Century IX, Quatrain 31
The trembling of the earth at Mortara the tinisland of St. George
Interpretation with Explanatory Remarks
In this quatrain Nostradamus uses two descriptive qualifiers to ensure we recognize that this prediction refers to Great Britain.
In earlier times the island of Great Britain was known as the “tin island”. Furthermore, England’s patron saint is Saint George.
Mortara is a town in Lombardy, Italy. So, what is the relationship of Mortara, which is in Italy, and the island of Great Britain? What is Nostradamus telling us?
Mortara is used as a geographic reference point to describe the magnitude and scope of a very devastating earthquake (see reference to trembling of the earth). He is saying that Europe will experience a devastating earthquake that will result in Great Britain being partially submerged by rising sea water. Of course, he is giving us a lot more information that is implied.
The words “drowsy with peace, war will arise” indicate that at the time the earthquake will take place Great Britain will be going through a peaceful period, but following the earthquake there will be war. The implication of Nostradamus wording is that this war will impact Great Britain directly. Note that he writes “war will arise”. The wording may infer more than one war. We will see why later on.
The word “temple” symbolizes financial institutions and financial instruments. This symbolic reference has been used by Nostradamus before in another quatrain.
The expression “at Easter in the temple abysses opened” infers that around Easter time the financial institutions and financial instruments will crash. Webster’s dictionary defines “abyss” as a bottomless pit or an immeasurably deep gulf. Obviously, Nostradamus is alerting us that this upcoming economic collapse will be a lot more serious than any previous depression mankind has ever experienced. Capital markets (see reference to “temple”) will be annihilated. Sounds incredible? Well, well – maybe not. Nostradamus has covered this subject-matter before.
General Comment:
Let us now examine this prediction to determine what exactly Nostradamus is telling us. The information he gives us in the quatrain is a very brief description of a specific event. We need to read between the lines and assess its overall implications in terms of micro and macro ramifications.
In this quatrain he is actually giving us a plethora of very important information. This “implied” information is in the form of logical inferences. In the final analysis, his quatrains must be analyzed in terms of “cause and effect”. Here he gives us the “essence” of a specific event. But, what are its attributes? What are the myriad of related consequences resulting from this great event? Fukushima, Japan experienced a powerful earthquake, but what were its immediate and long-term after-effects?
The prediction will be first decomposed and analyzed part by part. The second type of analysis and validation will be performed against other relevant Nostradamus quatrains to determine potential relationships. The subject of devastating natural disasters and weather/climate changes has been addressed extensively by Nostradamus in several of his quatrains. Is he forewarning mankind of what is to come?
Decomposition of Century IX, quatrain 31:
a. The quatrain clearly refers to an earthquake at Mortara, Italy. He does not say anything about the magnitude of the earthquake, but his reference to Great Britain being partially submerged by the sea clearly tells us that the earthquake would be powerful and very devastating. He couldn’t describe the event any better! A more detailed discussion follows up below.
b. Italy is known as an area prone to seismic activity. Past earthquakes resulted in topical destruction, not such widespread destruction as the one inferred from this quatrain’s wording. Could this earthquake be as powerful as the one at Fukushima, which not only caused a devastating tsunami, but was powerful enough to also displace the relative geographic location of Japan a few inches from the North Pole? Judging from what Nostradamus is telling us, the implication is that the Mortara earthquake could be greater in magnitude. It could also be considerably more catastrophic. It could change the course of human history and the quality of life as we know it today. It could also change the geologic profile of planet earth. A good portion of today’s continents could be submerged and many islands could either totally disappear or become partially submerged. It could be the portal to the era of the Apocalypse – the time of Armageddon, an era of social anarchy, disintegrating governments, and scarce natural resources.
c. The implication from the wording of the quatrain is that even though the earthquake may have taken place at Mortara, Italy, about 1,000 miles away from Great Britain, it must have been so powerful as to be felt, at least in the North Pole/Greenland glacier, if not at the South Pole.
d. If the earthquake would be so powerful as to be felt, at least at one of the two Poles, the logical deduction would be that it would break up the ice into multiple smaller floating icebergs. We could also assume that such a powerful earthquake could also adversely impact the Greenland glacier. Both situations could cause the sea level to rise at an accelerated rate and partially submerge Great Britain within a few years.
e. Another related logical deduction is that even though we could assume that the island of Great Britain may suffer considerable damage from an earthquake of such magnitude, the submergence of the island would not necessarily be an overnight event. However, the realization that the rate of the sea elevation has suddenly accelerated, maybe exponentially, would in and of itself, be a dramatic development. It would create panic throughout the planet.
f. Nostradamus does not tell us anything about a tsunami, but we know from experience that the Mortara earthquake could unleash a powerful tsunami within the Mediterranean. There could also be other tsunamis on the Atlantic coast.
g. The quatrain does not give us any hint as to when this event would take place. However, in other quatrains Nostradamus infers that circa December 2012 the planet will experience noteworthy seismic activity.
h. The expression “…at Easter in the temple abysses opened.” could be interpreted as follows: The earthquake may have actually taken place earlier, but the after-effects could potentially linger for a few weeks or months. It could be something similar to what happened at Fukushima, where the final realization of the degree of destruction and impact to the local communities took several weeks to be recognized.
i. During 2010-2011 the European Common Market has been beset with serious budget deficits by several of its nation members. Those countries with deficit problems are taking drastic steps to mitigate and/or resolve their respective budget imbalances. We could assume that considering the seriousness of the current ongoing economic issues the European Common Market is experiencing, any unexpected catalyst, such as a devastating natural disaster, would throw off course all the ongoing economic programs that are being enacted to restore stability of the Euro and to reverse the current economic deterioration and rise in unemployment and human suffering. Both the micro and macro implications of the Mortara earthquake would indeed be disastrous. Let there be no doubt about it.
j. In this quatrain Nostradamus only mentions the earthquake in Mortara and the ensuing submergence of Great Britain by rising sea level but the implications are that this earthquake, in one way or another, would affect the entire planet. Some of the devastation would be immediate. Some would be indirect and time-dependent, such as the ensuing rising sea level. Part of the devastation would be caused directly by the “tremors”. High rise buildings, bridges, tunnels, overpasses, underpasses, infrastructure facilities, and residential houses could be affected. Another even more potentially devastating result could be damage to nuclear power plants. Europe, especially France, has a rather high number of nuclear power plants situated among densely populated areas (unlike Fukushima which was somewhat isolated from the main population centers). The meltdown of even one of these power plants could be catastrophic (France alone currently has 58 operational reactors with two more in the construction/design phase. The oldest one, 33-year-old at Fessenheim, is near the Swiss border.). In another quatrain Nostradamus tells us that the Northern hemisphere will be “desolated”, in other words, it will be affected by radioactivity. This will be discussed further in the Validation Section of the analysis.
k. The impact of the earthquake and/or its after-effects on the economic sector would be devastating. The destruction and damage of private and public property would, in all likelihood, bankrupt a good portion of the banking system and national treasuries. The value of most assets would fall precipitously. The nominal value of collateralized assets that banks hold would be lost overnight. Asset valuations would become a critical concern. Banks would automatically become both insolvent and illiquid. Availability of credit would be non-existent. Consumer demand would disappear. Hedge funds, sovereign funds, and private equity funds could end up worthless. In all likelihood, banks would close their doors, and they would be unable to pay off their creditors and depositors. Derivatives and Credit Default Swaps would not be worth the paper they were printed on. Pension funds would suffer immense loses. Credit worthiness of public and private financial institutions would become a serious issue for an extended period of time. The financial cascading contagion would likely spread throughout the world. In brief, the world could change dramatically overnight. Central Banks or their equivalent would have no recourse but to print money – lots of it. The gap between rich and poor would narrow.
l. The reference to war (see his remark “war will arise”) is indeed very intriguing. Normally, after a devastating natural disaster and ensuing widespread human misery, no country (with logical leaders) would consider even the idea of waging war against another country. We could assume that Russia would have no interest in starting a war. There would be nothing to gain. Moreover, Russia itself would be impacted from this earthquake. Similarly, China would be primarily concerned about the adverse impact to its exporting capabilities and potential rise of unemployment and social instability. Up-to-date the Chinese government has demonstrated a rather high degree of collaborative spirit with the World Order, and has been pursuing a rather paternalistic attitude towards its society. There would be no logical reason for them to start a war. The question therefore is “To whose interests would it be to take advantage of such dire circumstances and start a war?” Three potential candidates come to mind: Pakistan, Iran, and North Korea.
• Pakistan, even though it is already a nuclear power and is in the process of building additional plutonium processing plants, would have no interests in starting a war with far-distant superpowers. In fact, we could logically assume that such a devastating earthquake would force the U.S. to retract its remaining troops from all overseas bases (including Afghanistan). We could safely assume Pakistan’s military leadership is interested primarily in its domestic and peripheral sphere of influence. They would not even consider such an option. Furthermore, their nuclear delivery system could be lacking the technical sophistication for such an attack.
• Another possibility is North Korea. We could assume that the earthquake in Mortara, Italy, no matter how powerful, it would not adversely affect North Korea’s infrastructure that seriously. North Korea is fundamentally already a Stone Age country. Its infrastructure is minimalistic and probably rudimentary. Its people are already used to surviving under the worst possible living conditions. The North Koreans, like the Amish, would probably be the most suitable societies to survive under adverse circumstances. However, we cannot say the same for South Korea. South Korea’s manufacturing would be dealt a deadly blow. Contracts for ship building and heavy industry would be terminated right away. Its high precision electronics manufacturing would also be seriously affected. Aside from any potential physical damage, all of South Korea’s exports would come to a complete halt. We could safely assume that Western consumer demand for all consumer discretionary items, including the very popular iPhone and Samsung electronics, would come to a complete and abrupt halt. The Korea Stock Exchange KOSPI Index would plummet overnight. The nominal value of life savings of hard working South Korean people would be lost overnight. The country would be dealt a deadly blow. Panic and despair would prevail throughout the country and in all levels of its social strata. Its society would experience a psychological pandemonium. South Korea’s unemployment rate would skyrocket overnight. Therefore, its social structure could be very fragile and vulnerable to social instability. Its armed forces would, in all probability, be preoccupied primarily with maintaining internal social order. Kim Jong Un, on the other hand, could conceivably see these dire world conditions as a rare opportunity to invade South Korea, thus hoping to gain the respect of the military establishment and strengthen his precarious position. In one of his quatrains Nostradamus has written that what will motivate the “man of blood” to strike is “reporting of some numbers”. Could these “numbers” refer to statistical data describing the economic and social devastation that would afflict various Western countries? Such a devastating earthquake could be Kim Jong Un’s unique opportunity to glorify his family’s dynasty and prove himself as a worthy leader. Being so young, probably highly insecure and inexperienced, would he be capable of realizing that he may be committing a miscalculated blunder? One never knows what goes through the minds of people who suffer from illusions of grandeur or acute hubris. A good example is the Gaddafi family. In spite of the millions of dollars Libya’s Muammar Gaddafi’s family had stashed away and they could have lived comfortably the rest of their life, look at the way they went! They had so many chances to negotiate and save themselves, but hubris prevented them from doing so. Wasn’t that a totally senseless end? Could the Kim Jong Il dynasty demonstrate the same intransigent attitude? Only time will tell.
• Another country that would be likely to start a direct, or indirect war through its proxies, is Iran. In fact, members of its government have been waging a covert war against the U.S. and Arab/Iraqi Sunnis for several years. If the Western powers were to suffer a serious calamity as the one inferred in this quatrain, the Iranian junta would jump at the opportunity to avail of it. This will be discussed further under the Validation Section.
Validation of the prediction vis-à-vis other related Nostradamus Quatrains:
a. Century VIII, quatrain 81 says “The new empire in desolation will be changed from the Northern Pole….” For a detailed interpretation and discussion of this quatrain see the March 23, 2011 posting. Here I am copying a few relevant extracts.
• The words “the new empire”, most probably, symbolize the countries comprising the European Common Market (ECM). Nostradamus lived in France. He was familiar with Europe. He referred to a geographic area he was familiar with. For sure, the ECM covers a large geographic area, and from a geopolitical perspective its current governmental system has a lot of similarities with those of an empire. For centuries Europe existed as separate nations/State entities feuding with each other. From a historical perspective the ECM is a very recent development, and in this respect the term “New Empire” could be considered a very appropriate synonym. The reference to “New Empire” is indeed an excellent description of the European Common Market.
• Nostradamus then goes on to say that this New Empire “in desolation will be changed from the Northern Pole…” What does this expression mean?
• Webster’s Dictionary defines “desolation” as devastation, ruin, barren wasteland. The definition brings back to mind TV images of Fukushima’s devastation! Could this devastation take place as a result of one or more very devastating earthquakes, possibly in combination with tsunamis and/or the melt-down of nuclear power plants? The ECM covers a very large geographic area. So, he is obviously inferring that the cause of this desolation will have to be an extremely destructive event. Since this kind of desolation does not take place often – we have not experienced such a destructive event during the entire history of mankind – he is insinuating that the event is a very “rare and unusual occurrence”.
b. Century II, quatrain 19 says “Newcomers will build a place without defenses, occupying a place inhabitable until then. Meadows, houses, fields, towns will be taken with pleasure. Famine, plague, war, extensive arable land.
• This quatrain refers to the migration of people (presumably) from Europe to other areas.
• People could migrate for four different and distinct reasons: first, because they would be forced to abandon their area due to radioactivity resulting from a nuclear meltdown (like Fukushima); second, because they would be compelled to abandon islands and low-level area that would be submerged by the rising sea; third, people abandoning their area of residence due to severe climatic/temperature changes resulting from rising sea levels; and fourth, due to a devastating nuclear attack (presumably by North Korea and/or Iran).
• In this quatrain Nostradamus does not tell us anything about the reason for migration, but he does in other quatrains.
c. Century V, quatrain 32 says “Where all is good, all well abundant, in Sun and Moon its ruin approaches. It comes from heaven as you boast of your fortune, in the same state as the seventh rock.”
• The inference of this quatrain is that our planet will experience a destructive event (note the word “ruin”).
• The event will be unexpected and cataclysmic.
d. Century I, quatrain 69 says “The great mountain, seven stadia round, after peace, war famine, flooding. It will spread far, drowning great countries, even antiquities and their mighty foundations”. The interpretation of this quatrain was posted on December 20, 2008. Two relevant extracts are:
• “The great mountain, …” refers to icebergs resulting from the break-up of ice in the North and/or South Poles. Note that Nostradamus first mentions the “great mountain”, and in the beginning of the next sentence he qualifies this with the words “it will spread far, drowning …”. Obviously, he is referring to melting icebergs that will raise the sea level and submerge low elevation countries/areas.
• Probably, the most important piece of information he gives us in this quatrain is the sequence of the current and future evolving events. The sequence of the events gives us a relational timing reference, and at the same time it alerts us of future expected events (see expression “after peace, war, famine, flooding”).
e. Century III, quatrain 34 says “Then when the eclipse of the sun will be in broad daylight the monster will be seen. It will be interpreted quite differently; they will not care about expense, none will have provided for it.”
• The interpretation of this quatrain, titled “The Monster”, was posted on July 29, 2009.
• It is inferred from the wording of his quatrains that the “monster” Nostradamus refers to is mankind’s unexpected realization that we are suddenly confronted with an accelerated rise of the sea level.
f. Century X, quatrain 81. This is another quatrain in which Nostradamus uses the symbolic word “temple” to refer to financial institutions. The interpretation of this quatrain was posted on August 27, 2011. One relevant extract is:
• The word “temple”, most probably, refers to banks/financial instruments. Nostradamus may have used this word because he may have felt that the super-billionaires cherish their money to such a high degree, money is their God. The use of the word “temple” as a synonym to “bank/financial instruments” is indeed relevant to the current time-period. It is descriptive of the current prevailing mentality. Banks/financial instruments are perceived as temples where God is worshipped. Money has become the ultimate goal of the “capital” class. The pursuit of money has become the soul’s sole purpose, the new God. Isn’t his description befitting of the continuous growth of multibillion-dollar private equity funds?
g. Century I, quatrain 70 says “Rain, famine and war will not cease in Persia; too great a faith will betray the monarch. Those (actions) started in France will end there, a secret sign for one to be sparing.
• Nostradamus starts the quatrain by saying “Rain, famine, and war will not cease in Persia.” The most critical prediction he makes in this quatrain is his reference to “rain”, which symbolizes “radioactive rain”. We know that if an area becomes radioactive, the area cannot be used for the production of agricultural products or animal husbandry. Therefore, his reference to “famine” could be a correct observation. But he also tells us that rain, famine, and war will not cease, implying that Iran will suffer from nuclear radiation more than once and will be involved in war/hostile actions for a protracted period of time.
• The prediction refers to the Shah of Iran (Mohammad Reza Pahlavi) as a monarch. In fact, he was the only monarch in the entire history of Persia. Then Nostradamus tells us that the monarch’s downfall will come from a great faith, which is also correct. The downfall was brought about by the religious movement that swept through Iran, which also brought back to Iran Ayatollah Khomeini, who, until that point was exiled in Paris, France. But, here again, Nostradamus scores his third bull’s eye by telling us that this whole religious movement started in France – where Khomeini lived in exile. Then he has a cryptic comment, namely: “Those (actions) started in France will end there, a secret sign for one to be sparing.” I believe he is alerting us that, in the future, Iran will attack France with nuclear warheads.
h. Century V, quatrain 86 says “Divided by two heads and three arms, the great city will be troubled by water. Some of the great men among them, wandering in exile; Byzantium is hard pressed by the leader of Persia.
• The interpretation of this quatrain was posted on August 1, 2010, under the title Mabus – Mahmoud Abbas. This quatrain refers to current ongoing events and relates to both Iran and “rising sea level”.
• The critical information of this quatrain is that Nostradamus tells us clearly that it will be Iran which will, in the future, foment a pan-Muslim uprising against Israel and the West.
• Current ongoing events in the Middle East indicate that Iran is indeed trying to foment an anti-Western uprising.
Based on what Nostradamus has written in his quatrains, the inference is that North Korea will be the first to start hostilities, followed by Iran, which will avail of the ensuing chaos and confusion to foment a pan-Islamic jihad. In addition, it should be noted that even though Nostradamus (in other quatrains) refers to the Northern hemisphere as a “desolated” area, he does not make it clear whether this “desolation” will be the result of both the Mortara earthquake and the “war” he refers to. In other words, the Mortara earthquake could cause only earthquake damage and accelerate the rise of the sea level, but there may be no meltdown of any reactors. The desolation could come about from radioactivity resulting from the war he refers to. But, no matter how we interpret his predictions, future events look bleak.
Century IX, Quatrain 31
The trembling of the earth at Mortara the tin
Interpretation with Explanatory Remarks
In this quatrain Nostradamus uses two descriptive qualifiers to ensure we recognize that this prediction refers to Great Britain.
In earlier times the island of Great Britain was known as the “tin island”. Furthermore, England’s patron saint is Saint George.
Mortara is a town in Lombardy, Italy. So, what is the relationship of Mortara, which is in Italy, and the island of Great Britain? What is Nostradamus telling us?
Mortara is used as a geographic reference point to describe the magnitude and scope of a very devastating earthquake (see reference to trembling of the earth). He is saying that Europe will experience a devastating earthquake that will result in Great Britain being partially submerged by rising sea water. Of course, he is giving us a lot more information that is implied.
The words “drowsy with peace, war will arise” indicate that at the time the earthquake will take place Great Britain will be going through a peaceful period, but following the earthquake there will be war. The implication of Nostradamus wording is that this war will impact Great Britain directly. Note that he writes “war will arise”. The wording may infer more than one war. We will see why later on.
The word “temple” symbolizes financial institutions and financial instruments. This symbolic reference has been used by Nostradamus before in another quatrain.
The expression “at Easter in the temple abysses opened” infers that around Easter time the financial institutions and financial instruments will crash. Webster’s dictionary defines “abyss” as a bottomless pit or an immeasurably deep gulf. Obviously, Nostradamus is alerting us that this upcoming economic collapse will be a lot more serious than any previous depression mankind has ever experienced. Capital markets (see reference to “temple”) will be annihilated. Sounds incredible? Well, well – maybe not. Nostradamus has covered this subject-matter before.
General Comment:
Let us now examine this prediction to determine what exactly Nostradamus is telling us. The information he gives us in the quatrain is a very brief description of a specific event. We need to read between the lines and assess its overall implications in terms of micro and macro ramifications.
In this quatrain he is actually giving us a plethora of very important information. This “implied” information is in the form of logical inferences. In the final analysis, his quatrains must be analyzed in terms of “cause and effect”. Here he gives us the “essence” of a specific event. But, what are its attributes? What are the myriad of related consequences resulting from this great event? Fukushima, Japan experienced a powerful earthquake, but what were its immediate and long-term after-effects?
The prediction will be first decomposed and analyzed part by part. The second type of analysis and validation will be performed against other relevant Nostradamus quatrains to determine potential relationships. The subject of devastating natural disasters and weather/climate changes has been addressed extensively by Nostradamus in several of his quatrains. Is he forewarning mankind of what is to come?
Decomposition of Century IX, quatrain 31:
a. The quatrain clearly refers to an earthquake at Mortara, Italy. He does not say anything about the magnitude of the earthquake, but his reference to Great Britain being partially submerged by the sea clearly tells us that the earthquake would be powerful and very devastating. He couldn’t describe the event any better! A more detailed discussion follows up below.
b. Italy is known as an area prone to seismic activity. Past earthquakes resulted in topical destruction, not such widespread destruction as the one inferred from this quatrain’s wording. Could this earthquake be as powerful as the one at Fukushima, which not only caused a devastating tsunami, but was powerful enough to also displace the relative geographic location of Japan a few inches from the North Pole? Judging from what Nostradamus is telling us, the implication is that the Mortara earthquake could be greater in magnitude. It could also be considerably more catastrophic. It could change the course of human history and the quality of life as we know it today. It could also change the geologic profile of planet earth. A good portion of today’s continents could be submerged and many islands could either totally disappear or become partially submerged. It could be the portal to the era of the Apocalypse – the time of Armageddon, an era of social anarchy, disintegrating governments, and scarce natural resources.
c. The implication from the wording of the quatrain is that even though the earthquake may have taken place at Mortara, Italy, about 1,000 miles away from Great Britain, it must have been so powerful as to be felt, at least in the North Pole/Greenland glacier, if not at the South Pole.
d. If the earthquake would be so powerful as to be felt, at least at one of the two Poles, the logical deduction would be that it would break up the ice into multiple smaller floating icebergs. We could also assume that such a powerful earthquake could also adversely impact the Greenland glacier. Both situations could cause the sea level to rise at an accelerated rate and partially submerge Great Britain within a few years.
e. Another related logical deduction is that even though we could assume that the island of Great Britain may suffer considerable damage from an earthquake of such magnitude, the submergence of the island would not necessarily be an overnight event. However, the realization that the rate of the sea elevation has suddenly accelerated, maybe exponentially, would in and of itself, be a dramatic development. It would create panic throughout the planet.
f. Nostradamus does not tell us anything about a tsunami, but we know from experience that the Mortara earthquake could unleash a powerful tsunami within the Mediterranean. There could also be other tsunamis on the Atlantic coast.
g. The quatrain does not give us any hint as to when this event would take place. However, in other quatrains Nostradamus infers that circa December 2012 the planet will experience noteworthy seismic activity.
h. The expression “…at Easter in the temple abysses opened.” could be interpreted as follows: The earthquake may have actually taken place earlier, but the after-effects could potentially linger for a few weeks or months. It could be something similar to what happened at Fukushima, where the final realization of the degree of destruction and impact to the local communities took several weeks to be recognized.
i. During 2010-2011 the European Common Market has been beset with serious budget deficits by several of its nation members. Those countries with deficit problems are taking drastic steps to mitigate and/or resolve their respective budget imbalances. We could assume that considering the seriousness of the current ongoing economic issues the European Common Market is experiencing, any unexpected catalyst, such as a devastating natural disaster, would throw off course all the ongoing economic programs that are being enacted to restore stability of the Euro and to reverse the current economic deterioration and rise in unemployment and human suffering. Both the micro and macro implications of the Mortara earthquake would indeed be disastrous. Let there be no doubt about it.
j. In this quatrain Nostradamus only mentions the earthquake in Mortara and the ensuing submergence of Great Britain by rising sea level but the implications are that this earthquake, in one way or another, would affect the entire planet. Some of the devastation would be immediate. Some would be indirect and time-dependent, such as the ensuing rising sea level. Part of the devastation would be caused directly by the “tremors”. High rise buildings, bridges, tunnels, overpasses, underpasses, infrastructure facilities, and residential houses could be affected. Another even more potentially devastating result could be damage to nuclear power plants. Europe, especially France, has a rather high number of nuclear power plants situated among densely populated areas (unlike Fukushima which was somewhat isolated from the main population centers). The meltdown of even one of these power plants could be catastrophic (France alone currently has 58 operational reactors with two more in the construction/design phase. The oldest one, 33-year-old at Fessenheim, is near the Swiss border.). In another quatrain Nostradamus tells us that the Northern hemisphere will be “desolated”, in other words, it will be affected by radioactivity. This will be discussed further in the Validation Section of the analysis.
k. The impact of the earthquake and/or its after-effects on the economic sector would be devastating. The destruction and damage of private and public property would, in all likelihood, bankrupt a good portion of the banking system and national treasuries. The value of most assets would fall precipitously. The nominal value of collateralized assets that banks hold would be lost overnight. Asset valuations would become a critical concern. Banks would automatically become both insolvent and illiquid. Availability of credit would be non-existent. Consumer demand would disappear. Hedge funds, sovereign funds, and private equity funds could end up worthless. In all likelihood, banks would close their doors, and they would be unable to pay off their creditors and depositors. Derivatives and Credit Default Swaps would not be worth the paper they were printed on. Pension funds would suffer immense loses. Credit worthiness of public and private financial institutions would become a serious issue for an extended period of time. The financial cascading contagion would likely spread throughout the world. In brief, the world could change dramatically overnight. Central Banks or their equivalent would have no recourse but to print money – lots of it. The gap between rich and poor would narrow.
l. The reference to war (see his remark “war will arise”) is indeed very intriguing. Normally, after a devastating natural disaster and ensuing widespread human misery, no country (with logical leaders) would consider even the idea of waging war against another country. We could assume that Russia would have no interest in starting a war. There would be nothing to gain. Moreover, Russia itself would be impacted from this earthquake. Similarly, China would be primarily concerned about the adverse impact to its exporting capabilities and potential rise of unemployment and social instability. Up-to-date the Chinese government has demonstrated a rather high degree of collaborative spirit with the World Order, and has been pursuing a rather paternalistic attitude towards its society. There would be no logical reason for them to start a war. The question therefore is “To whose interests would it be to take advantage of such dire circumstances and start a war?” Three potential candidates come to mind: Pakistan, Iran, and North Korea.
• Pakistan, even though it is already a nuclear power and is in the process of building additional plutonium processing plants, would have no interests in starting a war with far-distant superpowers. In fact, we could logically assume that such a devastating earthquake would force the U.S. to retract its remaining troops from all overseas bases (including Afghanistan). We could safely assume Pakistan’s military leadership is interested primarily in its domestic and peripheral sphere of influence. They would not even consider such an option. Furthermore, their nuclear delivery system could be lacking the technical sophistication for such an attack.
• Another possibility is North Korea. We could assume that the earthquake in Mortara, Italy, no matter how powerful, it would not adversely affect North Korea’s infrastructure that seriously. North Korea is fundamentally already a Stone Age country. Its infrastructure is minimalistic and probably rudimentary. Its people are already used to surviving under the worst possible living conditions. The North Koreans, like the Amish, would probably be the most suitable societies to survive under adverse circumstances. However, we cannot say the same for South Korea. South Korea’s manufacturing would be dealt a deadly blow. Contracts for ship building and heavy industry would be terminated right away. Its high precision electronics manufacturing would also be seriously affected. Aside from any potential physical damage, all of South Korea’s exports would come to a complete halt. We could safely assume that Western consumer demand for all consumer discretionary items, including the very popular iPhone and Samsung electronics, would come to a complete and abrupt halt. The Korea Stock Exchange KOSPI Index would plummet overnight. The nominal value of life savings of hard working South Korean people would be lost overnight. The country would be dealt a deadly blow. Panic and despair would prevail throughout the country and in all levels of its social strata. Its society would experience a psychological pandemonium. South Korea’s unemployment rate would skyrocket overnight. Therefore, its social structure could be very fragile and vulnerable to social instability. Its armed forces would, in all probability, be preoccupied primarily with maintaining internal social order. Kim Jong Un, on the other hand, could conceivably see these dire world conditions as a rare opportunity to invade South Korea, thus hoping to gain the respect of the military establishment and strengthen his precarious position. In one of his quatrains Nostradamus has written that what will motivate the “man of blood” to strike is “reporting of some numbers”. Could these “numbers” refer to statistical data describing the economic and social devastation that would afflict various Western countries? Such a devastating earthquake could be Kim Jong Un’s unique opportunity to glorify his family’s dynasty and prove himself as a worthy leader. Being so young, probably highly insecure and inexperienced, would he be capable of realizing that he may be committing a miscalculated blunder? One never knows what goes through the minds of people who suffer from illusions of grandeur or acute hubris. A good example is the Gaddafi family. In spite of the millions of dollars Libya’s Muammar Gaddafi’s family had stashed away and they could have lived comfortably the rest of their life, look at the way they went! They had so many chances to negotiate and save themselves, but hubris prevented them from doing so. Wasn’t that a totally senseless end? Could the Kim Jong Il dynasty demonstrate the same intransigent attitude? Only time will tell.
• Another country that would be likely to start a direct, or indirect war through its proxies, is Iran. In fact, members of its government have been waging a covert war against the U.S. and Arab/Iraqi Sunnis for several years. If the Western powers were to suffer a serious calamity as the one inferred in this quatrain, the Iranian junta would jump at the opportunity to avail of it. This will be discussed further under the Validation Section.
Validation of the prediction vis-à-vis other related Nostradamus Quatrains:
a. Century VIII, quatrain 81 says “The new empire in desolation will be changed from the Northern Pole….” For a detailed interpretation and discussion of this quatrain see the March 23, 2011 posting. Here I am copying a few relevant extracts.
• The words “the new empire”, most probably, symbolize the countries comprising the European Common Market (ECM). Nostradamus lived in France. He was familiar with Europe. He referred to a geographic area he was familiar with. For sure, the ECM covers a large geographic area, and from a geopolitical perspective its current governmental system has a lot of similarities with those of an empire. For centuries Europe existed as separate nations/State entities feuding with each other. From a historical perspective the ECM is a very recent development, and in this respect the term “New Empire” could be considered a very appropriate synonym. The reference to “New Empire” is indeed an excellent description of the European Common Market.
• Nostradamus then goes on to say that this New Empire “in desolation will be changed from the Northern Pole…” What does this expression mean?
• Webster’s Dictionary defines “desolation” as devastation, ruin, barren wasteland. The definition brings back to mind TV images of Fukushima’s devastation! Could this devastation take place as a result of one or more very devastating earthquakes, possibly in combination with tsunamis and/or the melt-down of nuclear power plants? The ECM covers a very large geographic area. So, he is obviously inferring that the cause of this desolation will have to be an extremely destructive event. Since this kind of desolation does not take place often – we have not experienced such a destructive event during the entire history of mankind – he is insinuating that the event is a very “rare and unusual occurrence”.
b. Century II, quatrain 19 says “Newcomers will build a place without defenses, occupying a place inhabitable until then. Meadows, houses, fields, towns will be taken with pleasure. Famine, plague, war, extensive arable land.
• This quatrain refers to the migration of people (presumably) from Europe to other areas.
• People could migrate for four different and distinct reasons: first, because they would be forced to abandon their area due to radioactivity resulting from a nuclear meltdown (like Fukushima); second, because they would be compelled to abandon islands and low-level area that would be submerged by the rising sea; third, people abandoning their area of residence due to severe climatic/temperature changes resulting from rising sea levels; and fourth, due to a devastating nuclear attack (presumably by North Korea and/or Iran).
• In this quatrain Nostradamus does not tell us anything about the reason for migration, but he does in other quatrains.
c. Century V, quatrain 32 says “Where all is good, all well abundant, in Sun and Moon its ruin approaches. It comes from heaven as you boast of your fortune, in the same state as the seventh rock.”
• The inference of this quatrain is that our planet will experience a destructive event (note the word “ruin”).
• The event will be unexpected and cataclysmic.
d. Century I, quatrain 69 says “The great mountain, seven stadia round, after peace, war famine, flooding. It will spread far, drowning great countries, even antiquities and their mighty foundations”. The interpretation of this quatrain was posted on December 20, 2008. Two relevant extracts are:
• “The great mountain, …” refers to icebergs resulting from the break-up of ice in the North and/or South Poles. Note that Nostradamus first mentions the “great mountain”, and in the beginning of the next sentence he qualifies this with the words “it will spread far, drowning …”. Obviously, he is referring to melting icebergs that will raise the sea level and submerge low elevation countries/areas.
• Probably, the most important piece of information he gives us in this quatrain is the sequence of the current and future evolving events. The sequence of the events gives us a relational timing reference, and at the same time it alerts us of future expected events (see expression “after peace, war, famine, flooding”).
e. Century III, quatrain 34 says “Then when the eclipse of the sun will be in broad daylight the monster will be seen. It will be interpreted quite differently; they will not care about expense, none will have provided for it.”
• The interpretation of this quatrain, titled “The Monster”, was posted on July 29, 2009.
• It is inferred from the wording of his quatrains that the “monster” Nostradamus refers to is mankind’s unexpected realization that we are suddenly confronted with an accelerated rise of the sea level.
f. Century X, quatrain 81. This is another quatrain in which Nostradamus uses the symbolic word “temple” to refer to financial institutions. The interpretation of this quatrain was posted on August 27, 2011. One relevant extract is:
• The word “temple”, most probably, refers to banks/financial instruments. Nostradamus may have used this word because he may have felt that the super-billionaires cherish their money to such a high degree, money is their God. The use of the word “temple” as a synonym to “bank/financial instruments” is indeed relevant to the current time-period. It is descriptive of the current prevailing mentality. Banks/financial instruments are perceived as temples where God is worshipped. Money has become the ultimate goal of the “capital” class. The pursuit of money has become the soul’s sole purpose, the new God. Isn’t his description befitting of the continuous growth of multibillion-dollar private equity funds?
g. Century I, quatrain 70 says “Rain, famine and war will not cease in Persia; too great a faith will betray the monarch. Those (actions) started in France will end there, a secret sign for one to be sparing.
• Nostradamus starts the quatrain by saying “Rain, famine, and war will not cease in Persia.” The most critical prediction he makes in this quatrain is his reference to “rain”, which symbolizes “radioactive rain”. We know that if an area becomes radioactive, the area cannot be used for the production of agricultural products or animal husbandry. Therefore, his reference to “famine” could be a correct observation. But he also tells us that rain, famine, and war will not cease, implying that Iran will suffer from nuclear radiation more than once and will be involved in war/hostile actions for a protracted period of time.
• The prediction refers to the Shah of Iran (Mohammad Reza Pahlavi) as a monarch. In fact, he was the only monarch in the entire history of Persia. Then Nostradamus tells us that the monarch’s downfall will come from a great faith, which is also correct. The downfall was brought about by the religious movement that swept through Iran, which also brought back to Iran Ayatollah Khomeini, who, until that point was exiled in Paris, France. But, here again, Nostradamus scores his third bull’s eye by telling us that this whole religious movement started in France – where Khomeini lived in exile. Then he has a cryptic comment, namely: “Those (actions) started in France will end there, a secret sign for one to be sparing.” I believe he is alerting us that, in the future, Iran will attack France with nuclear warheads.
h. Century V, quatrain 86 says “Divided by two heads and three arms, the great city will be troubled by water. Some of the great men among them, wandering in exile; Byzantium is hard pressed by the leader of Persia.
• The interpretation of this quatrain was posted on August 1, 2010, under the title Mabus – Mahmoud Abbas. This quatrain refers to current ongoing events and relates to both Iran and “rising sea level”.
• The critical information of this quatrain is that Nostradamus tells us clearly that it will be Iran which will, in the future, foment a pan-Muslim uprising against Israel and the West.
• Current ongoing events in the Middle East indicate that Iran is indeed trying to foment an anti-Western uprising.
Based on what Nostradamus has written in his quatrains, the inference is that North Korea will be the first to start hostilities, followed by Iran, which will avail of the ensuing chaos and confusion to foment a pan-Islamic jihad. In addition, it should be noted that even though Nostradamus (in other quatrains) refers to the Northern hemisphere as a “desolated” area, he does not make it clear whether this “desolation” will be the result of both the Mortara earthquake and the “war” he refers to. In other words, the Mortara earthquake could cause only earthquake damage and accelerate the rise of the sea level, but there may be no meltdown of any reactors. The desolation could come about from radioactivity resulting from the war he refers to. But, no matter how we interpret his predictions, future events look bleak.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Serious Social Unrest in The United States
This prediction was interpreted in August, 2011
Century X, Quatrain 81:
Treasure is placed in a temple by Western citizens withdrawn therein to a secret place, the temple to open by hungry bonds, recaptured, ravished, a terrible prey in the midst.
Interpretation with Explanatory Remarks
This prediction supplements Century II, quatrain 95, which predicts serious social unrest and bloodshed in the U.S. Century II, quatrain 95, was posted on this Website, http://CurrentPredictions.blogspot.com, on May 25, 2010 under the title “The Monster, Mayan Calendar and Related Prophecies for 2012”.
Century X, quatrain 81, describes a social uprising in the United States, during which the American people will revolt against the “wealth holders”/privileged class, and there will be bloodshed. Both predictions describe a violent social uprising and the forceful expropriation of property/assets by a hungry population, similar to what transpired during the October 1917 Bolshevik revolution or the French revolution of 1789.
It is important to note that the way these two predictions are worded they infer that the uprising could be identical in violence, motivation, and purpose to those of the October 1917 Bolshevik and the 1789 French revolutions.
General Comments:
Let us now examine this prediction to determine what he is actually telling us. The prediction will first be decomposed and analyzed, part by part. The second type of analysis and validation will be conducted on the potential relevance of what Nostradamus is telling us vis-à-vis current evolving socio-economic events in the United States. This will be done for the purpose of assessing the relevance of what Nostradamus is predicting as related to current evolving events.
Decomposition of Century X, Quatrain 81:
a. He tells us that the “treasure” will be placed in a temple and therein to a hidden place by Western citizens. The word “treasure” probably refers to private equity funds/assets, belonging to the super-rich.
b. The word “temple”, most probably, refers to banks/financial instruments. Nostradamus may have used this synonym because he may have felt that the super-billionaires cherish their money to such a high degree, money is their God. The use of the word “temple” as a synonym to “bank/financial instrument” is indeed relevant to the current time-period. It is descriptive of the current prevailing mentality. Banks/financial instruments are perceived as temples where God is worshipped. Money has become the ultimate goal of the ruling class. The pursuit of money has become the soul’s sole purpose. Isn’t his description befitting of the continuous growth of multibillion-dollar private equity funds?
c. The words “secret place” imply that when the “capital holders” realize what is about to happen, they will try to convert their assets into gold or probably into some type of currency for the purpose of hiding it. Nostradamus is telling us their action will not be successful.
d. The word “bonds” in Webster’s dictionary is described as “an attractive force that holds together the atoms, ions, or groups of atoms in a molecule or crystal”. Nostradamus’ use of the word “bonds” insinuates that these “hungry groups of people” will be bonded by a common cause. This is extremely important information he is giving us. He is basically telling us that the aggrieved groups will not be the usual “street gangs” that have been involved in previous street violence incidents. Street gangs don’t have a common cause. Their cause is usually an instantaneous opportunistic desire to loot, harass, and vandalize. Their actions are initiated by a police incident or perceived injustice that serves as a flash-point to widespread street violence. For this particular prediction Nostradamus’ choice of words infers an event, something like class warfare – identical to what happened in the French revolution of 1789 or the October 1917 Bolshevik revolution. Both of these revolutions were started by common socio-economic and political factors, such as extreme poverty and human suffering, grim living conditions, the depravity of class distinction, oppressive governmental control of the working class, and festering antipathy and anger against the political establishment and ruling class. In the case of the Bolshevik revolution, another critical factor was the extreme human suffering, misery, and loss of life that resulted from Russia’s war against Germany – a social condition similar to what our present society is experiencing from the many years of invading other countries.
e. He refers to “bonds” and describes them as “hungry”. These bonds are not the usual street gangs, but a hungry population motivated by utter desperation and hunger. The word “hungry” qualifies the context of this entire prediction. Isn’t Nostradamus here describing our deteriorating economic situation and disintegrating middle class? Could he be describing a population losing their jobs and their health insurance coverage, a population evicted from their homes, sustained by food stamps, and with no hope in sight? Could he be describing parents unable to feed and educate their children? Is he describing the plight of our brave men and women returning from the wars that were started for the sole benefit of the Defense Industrial Complex? Isn’t he describing an utterly dysfunctional and dispassionate government that has been the sole cause of America’s economic demise because Congress chose to coddle to the super-rich billionaires instead of looking after the true interests of their country? When Nostradamus refers to the “hungry”, is he alluding to the misery of those that had their houses foreclosed, those in tent cities and the homeless, or could he be alluding that economic conditions could actually deteriorate even more, to the point that the wrath of the public will explode into a public outcry for justice and rectitude? This is precisely the point I will examine in the second validation. Is his prediction doable? We definitely need to validate the probability that such a situation could actually materialize.
f. In his prediction Nostradamus refers to the treasure as “recaptured”. This insinuates that this treasure, assets, or property, did not rightfully belong to the “capital holders” to start with.
g. The expression “… a terrible prey in the midst” describes the ensuing bloodshed of the uprising. If economic conditions were to deteriorate, what is the expected reaction of a very-well armed and desperate population? Think about it? You be the judge.
Validation of the prediction vis-à-vis the current ongoing events:
I am fully aware that anyone who dares to predict a Bolshevik-type uprising and widespread bloodshed in the United States, a country which for many decades has been viewed as the bastion of democracy and the champion of human rights throughout the world, would, rightfully so, be considered delusional. But, could there be any merits to these predictions? I regret to say that, indeed, all current ongoing economic conditions point to what Nostradamus has predicted.
First, the validity of Nostradamus’ two predictions can be determined on the basis of current evolving, economic, political, and social, events. History tells us, time after time, that social upheavals are preceded by socio-economic and political discontent, insatiable demand for justice and rectitude, and pent-up anger against the ruling class. All of these ingredients are currently present and they are quietly but surely fomenting, ready to implode at the opportune time. What is missing is the catalyst.
The recent riots that took place in Great Britain in early August, 2011 started totally unexpectedly as a result of a purportedly unjustified homicide of a perceived under-class citizen by the London police. The riots, burning of property, vandalism, and looting, have been deeply disturbing to the British, especially so because they spread rapidly to multiple locations within London – as well as to other big cities such as Birmingham and Liverpool. In most cases the police was unable to cope with the multitude and abrupt violence that erupted as a result of gangs of youths roaming the streets, looting shops, harassing innocent pedestrians, and starting fires. Of course, similar violent episodes erupted numerous times in the past, both in our country, as well as elsewhere. Nostradamus’ predictions, however, describe a much more serious social uprising – one verging on total anarchy and a complete break-down of social order – identical to what took place in Russia during the October 1917 uprising against the Czar and the ruling aristocracy.
If such violence as the one in Great Britain could be provoked by a Rodney King-style episode, let us imagine the unintended consequences that could be provoked in the U.S. from a perceived prolonged social injustice perpetrated by our good-Samaritans on Capitol Hill, who persistently coddle to the whims of millionaires and billionaires. Regrettably, the persistent one-sided support of the capital-holders has ravaged the integrity of our economic system, to the point that the system has lost its intrinsic checks and balances and its elastic properties, which, under normal conditions, would periodically enable it to reach equilibrium between supply and demand. I will now address the pertinent issues that give validity to Nostradamus’ prediction.
a. First and foremost, contrary to what several well-known economists have consistently maintained, joblessness and the protracted recession in this country have the same roots as the economic problems Japan has experienced in the last twenty plus years. The causes are identical.
b. Both problems started with the migration of domestic manufacturing to foreign countries. Before the migration of factories to other countries both countries maintained an acceptable level of economic prosperity. Their debt deficit was manageable. As factories migrated, domestic labor incrementally kept losing jobs. This observation can be validated by the fact that as long as Japan produced its exports in mainland Japan, their domestic workforce prospered, and domestic demand was high. In fact, demand was so high, to the point their real estate prices skyrocketed, until the bubble burst. The bursting of their real estate bubble coincided with the starting point of their declining domestic demand. The same thing took place in this country with the exception that domestic demand was artificially maintained high for a few more years by skyrocketing real estate prices and home equity mortgages, until the balloon burst by the credit crunch in 2008.
c. Contrary to the fairy tales some economists expound, as long as jobs are allowed to migrate elsewhere, domestic joblessness in the U.S. will not only persist, but will gradually rise to totally unacceptable levels. Monetary liquidity and artificial stimuli cannot, and will not, create sustainable jobs, or provide long-lasting benefits to the domestic economy. In our current economic environment, government-induced jobs are temporary and inconsequential. They don’t produce lasting prosperity because the economic multiplier effect does not stay in this country. Government economic stimuli make other countries prosperous, but definitely not us. President Obama cannot create meaningful jobs. The government cannot create jobs by pumping borrowed money into the market. Such policies not only increase the national debt, but they also increase the trade deficit. It wouldn’t have been as bad if the debt were held by American investors, but this is not the case. The economic system is broken. It does not work. A workable economic system requires “supply” and “demand” to co-exist within its own confines of the system. A country needs its own manufacturing base. This idea of a free world-trade is a gimmick of the super-rich and of their profligate friends on Capitol Hill to enrich them. Congress has enabled the continuous transfer of wealth from the working class to capital holders, but this is eventually a self-destructive process. The current markets don’t work.
d. An economic system is fundamentally similar to an ecological system. In the case of an ecological system, if one introduces an alien fauna or flora species, it could destroy the natural checks and balances of the system that helps it maintain the required equilibrium. The introduction of the Asian Carp into the Great Lakes is a good example. An economic system has the same innate requirements. First, it must be a relatively closed/controlled system. The principle of laissez-faire, although it allows for a free capitalistic enterprise, nevertheless it requires certain checks and balances that would help it maintain the requisite balance between supply and demand within its defined working environment. Once we introduced other countries into our economic system, the economy was bound to suffer due to economic nationalism, currency manipulation, and/or low wage levels – factors which are beyond our national fiscal control. This is precisely what has been happening. This is the reason why job creation is beyond the government’s ability.
e. Joblessness and demand-destruction in this country will continue unabated, until we reach a level of total economic depression. None of the governmental interventions will amount to anything. This is because our economic system is fundamentally broken. Demand is primarily in this country, but the supply portion of the economic equation is in other countries. Therefore, federal stimuli are ineffective because the economic multiplier effect, which is so critical to the natural maintenance of economic elasticity and equilibrium, has been relocated to other countries. Every time the government goes into debt to create domestic jobs, the economic multiplier goes to the countries where the shoes, clothes, furniture, etc. are produced. This unintended consequence can be validated by the perpetual monthly trade deficit we have. This monthly trade deficit, in it-self, should tell us that there is something seriously wrong with the economic system. The monthly trade deficit is our thermometer. It constantly tells us that the health of our system is not good and needs our attention.
f. Contrary to what many well-known Wall Street financial managers maintain, American creativity, ingenuity, and technical innovations cannot, and will not, by themselves, resolve the growing domestic joblessness. Not a chance! The manufacturing process for new technological innovations will, once again, migrate overseas. Take a look around you and see all these gadgets that were invented in this country, but which are being produced elsewhere. The only potential beneficiaries in this country will be the top-level managements and the Boards of Directors of corporations. Nobody else. Not even the stock holders will see any worthwhile dividend increases. The majority of corporate profits will be divided among the capital holders as stock options, exorbitant salary increases, retirement benefits, bonuses, etc.
g. Several members of Congress have persistently maintained that higher taxes for the rich would reduce domestic demand and increase the level of joblessness. They claim that lower taxation would result in more domestic investments and more job-creation. Their argument is not supported by actual facts. The super-rich don’t necessarily start new companies. They buy-up weak companies, break them up, lay off personnel and reduce costs to the bone to increase profitability, and then resell the companies as “lean and mean”. Look at what private equity funds have done during the last twenty-plus years! This practice doesn’t create jobs; it increases joblessness. Furthermore, no logical American investor who wants to increase his personal wealth would necessarily invest money in this country. They would invest overseas. I mention the tax issue because higher taxes would have enabled the federal government to reduce its national debt, thus increase its potential safety margin for any future catastrophic emergencies, when the government may need to spend more money. Those Congressmen that have supported low taxation for the rich have, indeed, inflicted immeasurable damage to our country. They won’t realize the degree of the damage they have inflicted until Nostradamus’ predictions have materialized. The unintended consequences of their self-serving actions could indeed prove catastrophic.
h. The pertinent question at this time is “How did we let the economic system go broke?” The answer to this question was stated long ago by Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, who purportedly said “The capitalists will sell us the rope with which we will hang them.” This is precisely what has happened. So, what is the relevance of Lenin’s quote versus what Nostradamus predicted? Let’s examine the facts.
i. The economic situation in our country was doing quite well until Congress, corporate managements, and Boards of Directors came up with the idea of building overseas factories to reduce production cost and raise profit. Production costs for sure came down, and profits rose, but ironically, the main beneficiaries have been the capital holders and the good-Samaritans on Capitol Hill. We can attest to their growing enrichment by the very fact that some private equity funds have a greater capitalization than sovereign funds. To the best of my knowledge this condition did not exist anytime in previous times.
j. In turn, the above condition has gradually expanded the divide between the have and the have-nots, and income disparity is assuming critical and destructive characteristics. The influence of the rich has grown to such a high degree to the point politicians behave like their defense lawyers, resulting in a totally dysfunctional government. As a result, our economy is deteriorating because politicians refuse to take legislative action which may be contrary to the interests of their billionaire contributors.
k. This political affiliation with the capital holders resulted in an increased risk taking and “anything-goes-mentality to make more and more money”. Under proper risk management, risk and debt may be okay, provided they allow for an adequate margin of safety in case of unexpected events.
l. Recently, the Federal Reserve with other Federal Agencies has taken steps to increase the capitalization of banks. This is commendable. However, no matter how well banks are capitalized, and how well risk management is maintained, the fact remains that our overall economic system is broken. Therefore, our margin of safety for a catastrophic, man-made or natural event, is non-existent. And this is where Nostradamus comes in.
m. In several of his other predictions which I have already posted on my Website, www.CurrentPredictions.org, he tells us that around the end of 2012 the planet will experience serious tectonic incidents. These tectonic incidents could serve as the catalyst of the economic holocaust and bloodshed that Nostradamus is predicting.
n. Under the above circumstances many banks would become insolvent and close their doors. The FDIC would not be in a position to assist, simply because it is already broke. Depositors would not be able to withdraw their respective deposits. Borrowers would be unable to pay off their debts because many of them would have lost their jobs. Banks that have made questionable investments would surely suffer the most. Credit default swaps, like any other insurance, would be only as reliable as long as the promising company or bank would be able to pay. They serve as promissory notes based on current, but not future, credit-worthiness. In the case of a major catastrophe, the loss would undoubtedly have a serious ripple effect. The damage would be widespread and it could affect the entire social structure.
Under the above conditions, Nostradamus’ predictions could indeed be very relevant, and God forbid, doable. All those automatic weapons that Congress indiscriminately allowed to be sold like confetti, could come back to haunt them. We may hope that this day will not come, but if that day comes, hell could break loose. We now know why Arnold Toynbee, the famous historian, said “History repeats itself”. Revolutions will continue to occur, no matter what, because people repeatedly fail to learn from past mistakes. We have recently seen it in Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya. We see it in Syria, and some day we could see it in Iran. Let us hope we don’t see one in our country.
Century X, Quatrain 81:
Treasure is placed in a temple by Western citizens withdrawn therein to a secret place, the temple to open by hungry bonds, recaptured, ravished, a terrible prey in the midst.
Interpretation with Explanatory Remarks
This prediction supplements Century II, quatrain 95, which predicts serious social unrest and bloodshed in the U.S. Century II, quatrain 95, was posted on this Website, http://CurrentPredictions.blogspot.com, on May 25, 2010 under the title “The Monster, Mayan Calendar and Related Prophecies for 2012”.
Century X, quatrain 81, describes a social uprising in the United States, during which the American people will revolt against the “wealth holders”/privileged class, and there will be bloodshed. Both predictions describe a violent social uprising and the forceful expropriation of property/assets by a hungry population, similar to what transpired during the October 1917 Bolshevik revolution or the French revolution of 1789.
It is important to note that the way these two predictions are worded they infer that the uprising could be identical in violence, motivation, and purpose to those of the October 1917 Bolshevik and the 1789 French revolutions.
General Comments:
Let us now examine this prediction to determine what he is actually telling us. The prediction will first be decomposed and analyzed, part by part. The second type of analysis and validation will be conducted on the potential relevance of what Nostradamus is telling us vis-à-vis current evolving socio-economic events in the United States. This will be done for the purpose of assessing the relevance of what Nostradamus is predicting as related to current evolving events.
Decomposition of Century X, Quatrain 81:
a. He tells us that the “treasure” will be placed in a temple and therein to a hidden place by Western citizens. The word “treasure” probably refers to private equity funds/assets, belonging to the super-rich.
b. The word “temple”, most probably, refers to banks/financial instruments. Nostradamus may have used this synonym because he may have felt that the super-billionaires cherish their money to such a high degree, money is their God. The use of the word “temple” as a synonym to “bank/financial instrument” is indeed relevant to the current time-period. It is descriptive of the current prevailing mentality. Banks/financial instruments are perceived as temples where God is worshipped. Money has become the ultimate goal of the ruling class. The pursuit of money has become the soul’s sole purpose. Isn’t his description befitting of the continuous growth of multibillion-dollar private equity funds?
c. The words “secret place” imply that when the “capital holders” realize what is about to happen, they will try to convert their assets into gold or probably into some type of currency for the purpose of hiding it. Nostradamus is telling us their action will not be successful.
d. The word “bonds” in Webster’s dictionary is described as “an attractive force that holds together the atoms, ions, or groups of atoms in a molecule or crystal”. Nostradamus’ use of the word “bonds” insinuates that these “hungry groups of people” will be bonded by a common cause. This is extremely important information he is giving us. He is basically telling us that the aggrieved groups will not be the usual “street gangs” that have been involved in previous street violence incidents. Street gangs don’t have a common cause. Their cause is usually an instantaneous opportunistic desire to loot, harass, and vandalize. Their actions are initiated by a police incident or perceived injustice that serves as a flash-point to widespread street violence. For this particular prediction Nostradamus’ choice of words infers an event, something like class warfare – identical to what happened in the French revolution of 1789 or the October 1917 Bolshevik revolution. Both of these revolutions were started by common socio-economic and political factors, such as extreme poverty and human suffering, grim living conditions, the depravity of class distinction, oppressive governmental control of the working class, and festering antipathy and anger against the political establishment and ruling class. In the case of the Bolshevik revolution, another critical factor was the extreme human suffering, misery, and loss of life that resulted from Russia’s war against Germany – a social condition similar to what our present society is experiencing from the many years of invading other countries.
e. He refers to “bonds” and describes them as “hungry”. These bonds are not the usual street gangs, but a hungry population motivated by utter desperation and hunger. The word “hungry” qualifies the context of this entire prediction. Isn’t Nostradamus here describing our deteriorating economic situation and disintegrating middle class? Could he be describing a population losing their jobs and their health insurance coverage, a population evicted from their homes, sustained by food stamps, and with no hope in sight? Could he be describing parents unable to feed and educate their children? Is he describing the plight of our brave men and women returning from the wars that were started for the sole benefit of the Defense Industrial Complex? Isn’t he describing an utterly dysfunctional and dispassionate government that has been the sole cause of America’s economic demise because Congress chose to coddle to the super-rich billionaires instead of looking after the true interests of their country? When Nostradamus refers to the “hungry”, is he alluding to the misery of those that had their houses foreclosed, those in tent cities and the homeless, or could he be alluding that economic conditions could actually deteriorate even more, to the point that the wrath of the public will explode into a public outcry for justice and rectitude? This is precisely the point I will examine in the second validation. Is his prediction doable? We definitely need to validate the probability that such a situation could actually materialize.
f. In his prediction Nostradamus refers to the treasure as “recaptured”. This insinuates that this treasure, assets, or property, did not rightfully belong to the “capital holders” to start with.
g. The expression “… a terrible prey in the midst” describes the ensuing bloodshed of the uprising. If economic conditions were to deteriorate, what is the expected reaction of a very-well armed and desperate population? Think about it? You be the judge.
Validation of the prediction vis-à-vis the current ongoing events:
I am fully aware that anyone who dares to predict a Bolshevik-type uprising and widespread bloodshed in the United States, a country which for many decades has been viewed as the bastion of democracy and the champion of human rights throughout the world, would, rightfully so, be considered delusional. But, could there be any merits to these predictions? I regret to say that, indeed, all current ongoing economic conditions point to what Nostradamus has predicted.
First, the validity of Nostradamus’ two predictions can be determined on the basis of current evolving, economic, political, and social, events. History tells us, time after time, that social upheavals are preceded by socio-economic and political discontent, insatiable demand for justice and rectitude, and pent-up anger against the ruling class. All of these ingredients are currently present and they are quietly but surely fomenting, ready to implode at the opportune time. What is missing is the catalyst.
The recent riots that took place in Great Britain in early August, 2011 started totally unexpectedly as a result of a purportedly unjustified homicide of a perceived under-class citizen by the London police. The riots, burning of property, vandalism, and looting, have been deeply disturbing to the British, especially so because they spread rapidly to multiple locations within London – as well as to other big cities such as Birmingham and Liverpool. In most cases the police was unable to cope with the multitude and abrupt violence that erupted as a result of gangs of youths roaming the streets, looting shops, harassing innocent pedestrians, and starting fires. Of course, similar violent episodes erupted numerous times in the past, both in our country, as well as elsewhere. Nostradamus’ predictions, however, describe a much more serious social uprising – one verging on total anarchy and a complete break-down of social order – identical to what took place in Russia during the October 1917 uprising against the Czar and the ruling aristocracy.
If such violence as the one in Great Britain could be provoked by a Rodney King-style episode, let us imagine the unintended consequences that could be provoked in the U.S. from a perceived prolonged social injustice perpetrated by our good-Samaritans on Capitol Hill, who persistently coddle to the whims of millionaires and billionaires. Regrettably, the persistent one-sided support of the capital-holders has ravaged the integrity of our economic system, to the point that the system has lost its intrinsic checks and balances and its elastic properties, which, under normal conditions, would periodically enable it to reach equilibrium between supply and demand. I will now address the pertinent issues that give validity to Nostradamus’ prediction.
a. First and foremost, contrary to what several well-known economists have consistently maintained, joblessness and the protracted recession in this country have the same roots as the economic problems Japan has experienced in the last twenty plus years. The causes are identical.
b. Both problems started with the migration of domestic manufacturing to foreign countries. Before the migration of factories to other countries both countries maintained an acceptable level of economic prosperity. Their debt deficit was manageable. As factories migrated, domestic labor incrementally kept losing jobs. This observation can be validated by the fact that as long as Japan produced its exports in mainland Japan, their domestic workforce prospered, and domestic demand was high. In fact, demand was so high, to the point their real estate prices skyrocketed, until the bubble burst. The bursting of their real estate bubble coincided with the starting point of their declining domestic demand. The same thing took place in this country with the exception that domestic demand was artificially maintained high for a few more years by skyrocketing real estate prices and home equity mortgages, until the balloon burst by the credit crunch in 2008.
c. Contrary to the fairy tales some economists expound, as long as jobs are allowed to migrate elsewhere, domestic joblessness in the U.S. will not only persist, but will gradually rise to totally unacceptable levels. Monetary liquidity and artificial stimuli cannot, and will not, create sustainable jobs, or provide long-lasting benefits to the domestic economy. In our current economic environment, government-induced jobs are temporary and inconsequential. They don’t produce lasting prosperity because the economic multiplier effect does not stay in this country. Government economic stimuli make other countries prosperous, but definitely not us. President Obama cannot create meaningful jobs. The government cannot create jobs by pumping borrowed money into the market. Such policies not only increase the national debt, but they also increase the trade deficit. It wouldn’t have been as bad if the debt were held by American investors, but this is not the case. The economic system is broken. It does not work. A workable economic system requires “supply” and “demand” to co-exist within its own confines of the system. A country needs its own manufacturing base. This idea of a free world-trade is a gimmick of the super-rich and of their profligate friends on Capitol Hill to enrich them. Congress has enabled the continuous transfer of wealth from the working class to capital holders, but this is eventually a self-destructive process. The current markets don’t work.
d. An economic system is fundamentally similar to an ecological system. In the case of an ecological system, if one introduces an alien fauna or flora species, it could destroy the natural checks and balances of the system that helps it maintain the required equilibrium. The introduction of the Asian Carp into the Great Lakes is a good example. An economic system has the same innate requirements. First, it must be a relatively closed/controlled system. The principle of laissez-faire, although it allows for a free capitalistic enterprise, nevertheless it requires certain checks and balances that would help it maintain the requisite balance between supply and demand within its defined working environment. Once we introduced other countries into our economic system, the economy was bound to suffer due to economic nationalism, currency manipulation, and/or low wage levels – factors which are beyond our national fiscal control. This is precisely what has been happening. This is the reason why job creation is beyond the government’s ability.
e. Joblessness and demand-destruction in this country will continue unabated, until we reach a level of total economic depression. None of the governmental interventions will amount to anything. This is because our economic system is fundamentally broken. Demand is primarily in this country, but the supply portion of the economic equation is in other countries. Therefore, federal stimuli are ineffective because the economic multiplier effect, which is so critical to the natural maintenance of economic elasticity and equilibrium, has been relocated to other countries. Every time the government goes into debt to create domestic jobs, the economic multiplier goes to the countries where the shoes, clothes, furniture, etc. are produced. This unintended consequence can be validated by the perpetual monthly trade deficit we have. This monthly trade deficit, in it-self, should tell us that there is something seriously wrong with the economic system. The monthly trade deficit is our thermometer. It constantly tells us that the health of our system is not good and needs our attention.
f. Contrary to what many well-known Wall Street financial managers maintain, American creativity, ingenuity, and technical innovations cannot, and will not, by themselves, resolve the growing domestic joblessness. Not a chance! The manufacturing process for new technological innovations will, once again, migrate overseas. Take a look around you and see all these gadgets that were invented in this country, but which are being produced elsewhere. The only potential beneficiaries in this country will be the top-level managements and the Boards of Directors of corporations. Nobody else. Not even the stock holders will see any worthwhile dividend increases. The majority of corporate profits will be divided among the capital holders as stock options, exorbitant salary increases, retirement benefits, bonuses, etc.
g. Several members of Congress have persistently maintained that higher taxes for the rich would reduce domestic demand and increase the level of joblessness. They claim that lower taxation would result in more domestic investments and more job-creation. Their argument is not supported by actual facts. The super-rich don’t necessarily start new companies. They buy-up weak companies, break them up, lay off personnel and reduce costs to the bone to increase profitability, and then resell the companies as “lean and mean”. Look at what private equity funds have done during the last twenty-plus years! This practice doesn’t create jobs; it increases joblessness. Furthermore, no logical American investor who wants to increase his personal wealth would necessarily invest money in this country. They would invest overseas. I mention the tax issue because higher taxes would have enabled the federal government to reduce its national debt, thus increase its potential safety margin for any future catastrophic emergencies, when the government may need to spend more money. Those Congressmen that have supported low taxation for the rich have, indeed, inflicted immeasurable damage to our country. They won’t realize the degree of the damage they have inflicted until Nostradamus’ predictions have materialized. The unintended consequences of their self-serving actions could indeed prove catastrophic.
h. The pertinent question at this time is “How did we let the economic system go broke?” The answer to this question was stated long ago by Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, who purportedly said “The capitalists will sell us the rope with which we will hang them.” This is precisely what has happened. So, what is the relevance of Lenin’s quote versus what Nostradamus predicted? Let’s examine the facts.
i. The economic situation in our country was doing quite well until Congress, corporate managements, and Boards of Directors came up with the idea of building overseas factories to reduce production cost and raise profit. Production costs for sure came down, and profits rose, but ironically, the main beneficiaries have been the capital holders and the good-Samaritans on Capitol Hill. We can attest to their growing enrichment by the very fact that some private equity funds have a greater capitalization than sovereign funds. To the best of my knowledge this condition did not exist anytime in previous times.
j. In turn, the above condition has gradually expanded the divide between the have and the have-nots, and income disparity is assuming critical and destructive characteristics. The influence of the rich has grown to such a high degree to the point politicians behave like their defense lawyers, resulting in a totally dysfunctional government. As a result, our economy is deteriorating because politicians refuse to take legislative action which may be contrary to the interests of their billionaire contributors.
k. This political affiliation with the capital holders resulted in an increased risk taking and “anything-goes-mentality to make more and more money”. Under proper risk management, risk and debt may be okay, provided they allow for an adequate margin of safety in case of unexpected events.
l. Recently, the Federal Reserve with other Federal Agencies has taken steps to increase the capitalization of banks. This is commendable. However, no matter how well banks are capitalized, and how well risk management is maintained, the fact remains that our overall economic system is broken. Therefore, our margin of safety for a catastrophic, man-made or natural event, is non-existent. And this is where Nostradamus comes in.
m. In several of his other predictions which I have already posted on my Website, www.CurrentPredictions.org, he tells us that around the end of 2012 the planet will experience serious tectonic incidents. These tectonic incidents could serve as the catalyst of the economic holocaust and bloodshed that Nostradamus is predicting.
n. Under the above circumstances many banks would become insolvent and close their doors. The FDIC would not be in a position to assist, simply because it is already broke. Depositors would not be able to withdraw their respective deposits. Borrowers would be unable to pay off their debts because many of them would have lost their jobs. Banks that have made questionable investments would surely suffer the most. Credit default swaps, like any other insurance, would be only as reliable as long as the promising company or bank would be able to pay. They serve as promissory notes based on current, but not future, credit-worthiness. In the case of a major catastrophe, the loss would undoubtedly have a serious ripple effect. The damage would be widespread and it could affect the entire social structure.
Under the above conditions, Nostradamus’ predictions could indeed be very relevant, and God forbid, doable. All those automatic weapons that Congress indiscriminately allowed to be sold like confetti, could come back to haunt them. We may hope that this day will not come, but if that day comes, hell could break loose. We now know why Arnold Toynbee, the famous historian, said “History repeats itself”. Revolutions will continue to occur, no matter what, because people repeatedly fail to learn from past mistakes. We have recently seen it in Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya. We see it in Syria, and some day we could see it in Iran. Let us hope we don’t see one in our country.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Fukushima’s March 2011 Earthquake Is A Prelude To The Prophecies for 2012
Quatrain Interpreted March, 2011
Century III, Quatrain 34
Then when the eclipse of the sun will be in broad daylight the monster will be seen. It will be interpreted quite differently; they will not care about expense, none will have provided for it.
Interpretation with Explanatory Remarks
This quatrain was interpreted before. At this point I merely wish to comment on the implications of the 9.0-magnitude devastating earthquake that took place inFukushima , Japan
Century III, Quatrain 34
Then when the eclipse of the sun will be in broad daylight the monster will be seen. It will be interpreted quite differently; they will not care about expense, none will have provided for it.
Interpretation with Explanatory Remarks
This quatrain was interpreted before. At this point I merely wish to comment on the implications of the 9.0-magnitude devastating earthquake that took place in
General Comment: There are many speculations surrounding the prophecies of Nostradamus and the Mayans regarding the events that may transpire on December 21, 2012. There are individuals who believe 2012 will be the end of the planet. Others don’t believe in prophecies. They believe nothing will happen. They assume our planet will continue to exist as is. Judging from Nostradamus’ predictions related to the post-2012 period, I believe both positions are wrong. Indeed, our planet earth could suffer a major geologic devastation, but it would not be the end of the world. Probably millions of people could perish, but life would go on. The planet will continue to exist with a new geological profile. The earth’s axis may change which could cause the ice at the poles to melt much more rapidly. The land mass of continents could shrink. Low elevation lands would be submerged. Many islands would disappear, and others would be reduced in size. The combination of severe tectonic activity and tsunamis – just like what happened recently in First, the fact that both Nostradamus and the Mayans, independently and without knowing what each other said about 12/21/2012, predicted a cataclysmic event related to a planetary alignment, clearly renders credibility to the prediction. The prediction may have been described differently, but both predictions are describing the same event and the identical time. Nostradamus refers to a total solar eclipse, which is projected for November 13-14, 2012. (Note that History Channel has referred to a pictorial book. Their date is December 21, 2012.) The Mayans refer to the date and a planetary alignment. This can not be an accidental coincidence. However, if both Nostradamus and the Mayans had strong psychic abilities, they could certainly see the future – even if the future was centuries away. Of course, this remains to be determined, as events unfold. Second, throughout the millenniums, our planet went through several geological periods. During these periods the planet’s profile kept changing morphologically. Continents drifted from one unified land mass to what we have today. Thus, as continents drifted, the profile of the land and sea kept changing. At the same time, the planet experienced cooling, glaciations, and warming periods. The fauna and flora blossomed and perished repeatedly. Some species survived through environmental adaptation and genetic mutations. In parallel with the above situations, atmospheric conditions changed, caused by a variety of different variables, such as volcanic activity, asteroid impact, amount of vegetation, generation of carbon dioxide, etc. The point I would like to make is that the planet has been in constant change. Some changes occurred gradually. Other changes were more abrupt. If planet earth experienced such traumatic changes and turmoil in the past, the probability is that such events will take place again. Could 2012 be one of those times the planet will undergo another abrupt change? It remains to be seen. Third, in parallel with all the tectonic changes going on as cited above, the angle of the planet’s axis has been changing. It has been proven scientifically that in past times the poles were where the equator is today. The critical question is “What causes the axis of the planet to change its angle?” For sure, we know that powerful earthquakes, such as the ones we experienced recently in I certainly hope that my assumptions are wrong, and nothing eventful will happen. But, if 1. Those living close to nuclear plants should buy iodine or potassium iodide pills to protect themselves against potential melt-downs. These pills will help against nuclear radiation. If you wait till the last minute to buy these pills, they may not be available, and even if they are available, prices may be much higher because of the demand and the scarcity of supplies. In addition, companies manufacturing these pills may be unable to produce large quantities immediately after a major devastation. The federal government may not have the required quantities to supply everyone throughout the country. Furthermore, if the planet experiences a major cataclysm, we should assume that there will be pandemonium and chaos. Things will not work out as expected or planned. Roads could be damaged, bridges could be unsafe, and airport runways could be damaged. In addition, workers may be unable to travel with the ease and speed we do under normal working conditions. 2. People should have enough cash on hand to support themselves for at least three months. If we experience a world-wide tectonic devastation, most of the banks, if not all, will close their doors. Even if the banks don’t lose all of their collateral deposits and/or investments, rest assured the banks will use every possible excuse not to return their customers’ deposits. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will not have the resources to cover losses of such great magnitude. The situation could be a lot worse than it was during the 1929 depression. Nowadays there are a lot more banks than in 1929, and banks usually hold greater amounts of customer deposits. 3. Every household should have enough bottled water for cooking and drinking to support the family for about three months. Reconstruction of damaged infrastructure after a major devastation will take a long time. The decision-process and its follow-on execution take a long time. Design plans may have to be drawn, budgets will have to be approved, task orders will have to be prepared, contract bids will have to be submitted, proposals will have to be evaluated, etc. 4. Every household should have enough food to cover at least three months of basic necessities. Assuming many households could lose electric power and gas, arrange for other means of cooking. 5. Those that require special medication, buy a three-months supply in advance of December 21. Don’t assume that these items will be readily available after such an event. 6. Those that are ill and require medical procedures/operations should consider having them several weeks prior to December 21, 2012. If we were to experience any destructive tectonic activity in 2012, medical facilities and doctors may not be available for elective medical issues. 7. After a major earthquake one potential danger is fires caused by ruptured gas lines. I suggest you contact your respective gas provider to get advice as to how to best protect your household against such an event. 8. Those who watched pictures and videos of the aftermath of 9. If the planet experiences a major tectonic upheaval, in all probability a lot of the earth’s crust layers (strata) would slide in relation to each other. If this were to happen, two possible scenarios could take place. · First, in the case of oil companies that have drilled on land for natural gas using the fracking process (hydraulic fracturing), the pipes drilled through the various strata could be damaged, allowing chemical liquids to surface to the water table. In addition, parts of the strata could be damaged creating fissures through which the injected liquid could surface to the respective water tables polluting them with chemicals, thus rendering the water undrinkable. Thus, those living in areas where gas fracking is being performed, even if they survive the earthquake, they may find themselves unable to survive if they stay in the same place because of lack of unpolluted drinking water. The polluted water will affect people, grazing animals, wild life – and maybe vegetation. · The second scenario pertains to oil wells drilled in the sea. The scenario is basically identical to the previous one with the exception that in this case it will be oil and natural gas that could escape to the sea floor and pollute the sea. In fact, even now we periodically experience such problems in the 10. A major tectonic/volcanic/tsunami activity and ensuing fires could destroy houses and high-rise buildings. So, don’t keep valuables just anywhere in your residence. 11. Those residing in low elevation land, like coastal areas in the South, should arrange for a two-to-three-week vacation to higher elevation areas. Take a good look at what happened to coastal areas in In century VIII, quatrain 81, Nostradamus writes “The new empire in desolation will be changed from the Northern Pole…” This quatrain contains a lot of very important, and potentially relevant, information, but what exactly is Nostradamus trying to tell us? The words the “new empire”, most probably, symbolize the countries comprising the European Common Market (ECM). Nostradamus lived in · First and foremost, he tells us that the ECM will be desolated. Webster’s Dictionary defines “desolation” as devastation, ruin, barren wasteland. The definition brings back to mind TV images of · Second, by association, he insinuates that if all these ECM countries would be desolated, the rest of the countries occupying the current Northern Hemisphere would also be impacted by this desolation. In fact, the entire planet would be affected one way or another. · Third, he tells us that all the countries comprising the New Empire “…will be changed from the Northern Pole”. Could this mean that they would no longer be in the Northern hemisphere? The way he has worded the quatrain he could be telling us that the countries comprising the ECM would end up in the Southern hemisphere. If they are no longer in the Northern hemisphere, the only other hemisphere remaining in this planet is the Southern one. But, since he says “…changed from the Northern Pole…”, he could very well be saying that the location of the countries in ECM would change in relation to the Northern Pole. In other words, they will still remain in the Northern hemisphere but the respective latitude and longitude of the ECM countries will change. Either of the above interpretations infers a considerable change of the earth’s axis. Such an event could certainly be cataclysmic, but it would not necessarily be the end of the planet or the disappearance of mankind. In fact, this event may have taken place many times before but we have no way of knowing it. Homo sapiens haven’t been around that long. Do you see the similarity of Nostradamus’ prediction to that of the Mayans? What is the statistical probability of these two, totally independent, predictions describing fundamentally the same event and citing the same time? · Fourth, a change in the earth’s axis presupposes that the earth’s outer crust would be disturbed (The earthquakes in · Fifth, the geologic profile of the earth would change, with commensurate climate changes, new sea currents, new ecological systems, and weather patterns. Judging from what Nostradamus is saying in the afore-mentioned quatrain, the events of 2012 could be apocalyptic. Many nuclear power plants would incur melt-downs. Dams would burst. Bridges, overpasses, tunnels, and high-rise buildings would, for sure, collapse. Many houses would be destroyed and/or burned as a result of ensuing fires. Low elevation lands would be submerged. Millions of people could perish. Properties and entire fortunes would be destroyed instantaneously – just like in If the above event were to happen, the survivors should thank The Lord our God for everything He has given us and everything He has not given us. Even under the most desperate conditions mankind should not despair. We must never lose hope. There is a purpose in God’s actions. All global changes are nature’s way of establishing periodic checks and balances in nature. Furthermore, we ought to recognize that God is not punishing us. Our souls are here on this planet earth for one purpose only – to evolve spiritually. The events in our respective lives are tests to build us spiritually, not to punish us. Lifetime events are learning experiences. In the last two-to-three decades mankind’s avarice has surged to inordinate and obscene levels. Corrupt politicians, greedy lobbyists, unethical dictators, and unscrupulous CEOs and Board of Directors systematically plundered mankind in order to amass material wealth that, rightfully, did not belong to them. This event could indeed steer mankind away from this pernicious greed that afflicted mankind like a highly contagious virus and lead us to a happier path of spiritual uplifting and spiritual consciousness. |
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