As 2026 is about to begin, the 470-year-old cryptic verses of French seer Nostradamus are spreading rapidly on social media. Many of these viral interpretations
are predicting global conflict, geopolitical change and even mysterious disasters. The main focus is on particular quatrains that refer to the year "26," a "great swarm of bees," and areas "overflowing with blood." For the unversed, Nostradamus is known for his book Les Prophetis (The Prophecies), which was published in 1555. It contained 942 poetic quatrains that are widely interpreted for global events. Here is a look at some of his most famous prophecies that are now causing panic amongst people. 'Seven months, great war' One quatrain that could fit into next year is: "Seven months great war, people dead through evil / Rouen, Evreux the King will not fail." Some experts have interpreted this as meaning the conflict between the two countries could escalate, others have linked it to World War III, which Donald Trump has hinted at a few times this year. 'Great Swarm Of Bees' While this one is not certain, it is a pretty good guess and there are a number of verses that have '26' attached to them. One of these, as per Sky History, is: "I:26 (Leoni translation): The great swarm of bees will arise… by night the ambush…" Yes, this sounds absolutely terrifying but experts don't think it literally means a swarm of bees are going to attack us. As per Sky History, the bees are sometimes a political symbol, representing monarchy and kingship, as seen in ancient Egypt and Napoleon's imperial emblem. Predictions Of Assassination There are also verses that include alarming specifics. One prophecy describes a "great man struck down in a day by a thunderbolt," usually interpreted as a sudden killing or death of a major global figure in 2026. However, Nostradamus, many times, paired doom with hope. Many interpretations conclude with the rise of a "man of light" or a benevolent figure who ushers in a new era of renewal and spiritual awakening after a period of turmoil. Disclaimer: This article is based on popular beliefs. Times Now is not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of the information and facts provided here.
