26.11.2025 22:51
The quatrains interpreted for 2026 by the famous seer Nostradamus present a wide range of scenarios that could shake humanity, from the possibilities of pandemics and wars to political upheavals, unexpected natural events, and new power struggles.
The famous seer Nostradamus, who is still debated for his mysterious prophecies noted in the 16th century, is back in the spotlight with his verses regarding the year 2026.
HOW ARE THE PROPHECIES INTERPRETED? Nostradamus's predictions are based on 100 quatrains in sections called "centuries," rather than specific years. When an inference is to be made about a year, the "26th quatrains" of that year are particularly examined. The same method is applied for 2026, revealing a striking picture ranging from pandemics to wars, political upheavals to extraordinary natural events.
"A GREAT MAN WILL FALL FROM A LIGHTNING STRIKE DURING THE DAY" The 26th quatrain of the First Century contains the phrase "a great man will be struck by lightning during the day." Commentators interpret these lines as a symbolic representation of an assassination. On the other hand, there are discussions that the "lightning" metaphor may refer to modern laser and microwave-based attack technologies.
The emphasis on "a pandemic in Tuscany" in the same quatrain, while reminiscent of the past COVID-19 process, is also noted by some experts as a reference to the potential expansion of seasonal diseases in the region due to climate change.
WAR WARNING FOR TICINO Another quatrain from the Second Century indicates that the peaceful Ticino region of Switzerland will be shaken by war. Although it seems difficult for a region known for its neutrality throughout history to be mentioned in such a scenario, the political tensions in Europe and the effects of the Russia-Ukraine war bring these interpretations back to the forefront.
Ticino 'A SWARM OF UNKNOWN BEES' According to NTV, the 26th quatrain of the Fourth Century suggests that a large swarm of bees with an unexplained origin will appear. This statement can be interpreted as a benevolent reading of the bee population regaining strength in ecological balance, or as a warning regarding the return of invasive wasps.
"IDOLS" FOR KINGS AND LEADERS Another quatrain in the Third Century mentions that "idols of kings and princes will be prepared." This phrase is associated with the golden statues made for former President Donald Trump, especially in the United States in recent years. The commemorative coin project designed for 2026, featuring both of Trump's faces, has further fueled the interpretations of the prophecy.
RISE OF THE SLAVIC PEOPLES The 26th quatrain of the Fifth Century speaks of the "rise of the Slavic peoples who find their fortune in war." This line brings new interpretations regarding the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war in recent years.
MAJOR CONFLICTS AT SEA The prophecy described in the Seventh Century indicates that "a deadly war will break out among seven ships." Experts point out that the most risky area is the South China Sea, claimed by China. The support the U.S. provides to Taiwan, Beijing's island constructions in the region, and fishing-related crises make this prediction even more noteworthy.
A LEADER FROM MADRID WILL BE "WOUNDED BY AN ARROW" Another line in the same section expresses that a leader from Madrid will be "wounded by an arrow." In contemporary interpretations, this "arrow" is seen as a metaphor for a political attack, media pressure, or scandal. Recently, both the government and the royal family in Spain have been in the spotlight due to corruption and reputation crises.
NUMEROLOGICAL INTERPRETATIONS OF 2026 The interpretations based on the sum of the number 10, which is the total of 2026, are also striking. The metaphor of "kings rising from the dead" mentioned in some quatrains is particularly associated with historical sites like the Habsburg crypt in Vienna.
Habsburg crypt A BAD SMELL WILL EMANATE FROM A CITY Another quatrain warns that an unidentified smell will spread in the Swiss city of Lausanne, followed by "those coming from distant lands will be expelled from the city." There are interpretations that this aligns with the rising anti-immigrant sentiment in Europe.
THE RISE OF "HUMANITY'S GREAT ENEMY" The 10th quatrain of the Tenth Century describes the emergence of a leader defined as "more cruel than his ancestors, humanity's great enemy." This character is associated by some commentators with authoritarian regimes like North Korea, while some experts argue that it could signify a new wave of dictatorship or a change of leadership in existing regimes.