Nostradamus, the 16th-century French astrologer known as “the prophet of doom,” has made a few ominous predictions for 2024. According to his 1555 text “Les Propheties” (“The Prophecies”), this year will see continued global strife, including sea battles, royal upheaval, and humanitarian disasters.
While his writings are somewhat vague, he has been credited with foreseeing the rise of Adolf Hitler, the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the Sept. 11 attacks, and COVID-19, to name a few.
Even though some thought his text predicted the apocalypse in 1999, his visions continued — and have this to say for 2024:
Nostradamus’ predictions for 2024
1. Prince Harry to become the King
One of his lengthy texts states that a “King of the Isles” will be “driven out by force.” Some believe Nostradamus is speaking of King Charles III. According to IFLScience, another passage allegedly about Charles says, “soon afterward [a disastrous war], a new King shall be anointed / Who, for a long time, will appease the earth.”
According to British author and Nostradamus commentator Mario Reading, who previously stated that Nostradamus may have predicted Queen Elizabeth II’s death, King Charles III will abdicate due to “persistent attacks on both himself and his second wife,” and Harry will replace him instead of William because he — the “Spare” heir — has “no mark of a king,” according to The Daily Mail.
2. China declares war
Nostradamus foresaw “combat and naval battle” and predicted that a “Red adversary will become pale with fear, putting the great Ocean in dread.”
Some believe the “Red adversary” refers to China and their red flag.
The phrase “naval battle” could refer to China’s tensions with Taiwan. Beijing, China’s capital, has the world’s largest navy.
3. Climate crisis and famine
With an increase in drought, wildfires, and record-high temperatures, the climate crisis has become more visible in recent years.
Nostradamus predicts that things will worsen. “The dry earth will grow more parched, and there will be great floods when it is seen,” he wrote. He also predicted extreme weather events and world hunger.
“Very great famine through pestiferous wave,” he said.
4. A new Pope
According to the astrologer’s predictions, Pope Francis could be replaced soon.
“Through the death of a very old Pontiff, A Roman of good age will be elected, Of him it will be said that he weakens his see, But long will he sit and in biting activity,” he wrote in his diary.
Pope Francis, who will turn 87 in a few days, has been suffering from health problems. According to the astrologer’s predictions, Pope Francis could be replaced soon. The Pope had to miss the United Nations climate conference due to lung inflammation and breathing difficulties caused by the flu.
While some of Nostradamus’ doomsday predictions appear bleak, fear not: his most terrifying 2023 predictions have yet to come true with only a few weeks until the new year. Nostradamus predicted the arrival of the Antichrist as well as the outbreak of World War III for 2023.