One of the interpretations involves what some believe could be a warning about wildfires (Image: Getty)
Nostradamus died more than 450 years ago, but his mysterious writings are still used to predict what could happen in 2027. The French astrologer, whose real name was Michel de Nostredame, published hundreds of four-line verses known as quatrains during the 16th century. Supporters have since claimed his writings predicted major events including the Great Fire of London and the French Revolution, although his vague language means they can be interpreted in many different ways.
Commentators at Sky History have examined the 27th quatrain across different sections of his work, known as the Centuries, for possible clues about what could be in store in 2027.
Here are five of the predictions commentators have linked to the year ahead.
Nostradamus published hundreds of four-line verses known as quatrains during the 16th century (Image: Getty)
1. ‘Celestial fire’
One of the more alarming interpretations involves what some believe could be a warning about wildfires.
In the 27th quatrain of Century XI, Nostradamus wrote: “Celestial fire from the Western side, / And from the South, running up to the East, / Worms half dead without finding even a root.”
The mysterious reference to fire has been interpreted as potentially pointing towards devastating blazes.
2. Economic disaster
Another quatrain has been linked to some serious financial problems.
Nostradamus referred to “copies of gold and silver inflated” before writing that they would be “exhausted and dissipated by the debt”.
The prediction then warns: “All scripts and bonds will be wiped out.”
Modern commentators have interpreted the language as a possible warning of inflation, mounting debt or some sort of economic collapse.
3. Trouble involving Iran and Turkey
Another prediction could point towards further trouble in the Middle East and surrounding region.
Nostradamus wrote: “Through fire and arms not far from the Black Sea, / He will come from Persia to occupy Trebizond.”
Persia is the historic name commonly associated with modern-day Iran, while Trebizond is the historic name of Trabzon, a Turkish city on the Black Sea.
The centuries-old passage has therefore been interpreted as possibly referring to conflict or a big change involving the region.
4. Political trouble in France
France also features in interpretations of Nostradamus’s writings.
One passage refers to a strike against “the Dauphin”, a title historically given to the heir to the French throne.
Some modern interpretations have attempted to connect this to France’s 2027 presidential election and a potential political successor.
5. Long-lost treasure
The final prediction is very different and has been linked by some commentators to the hunt for buried treasure.
Nostradamus wrote: “Beneath the oak tree of Gienne, struck by lightning, the treasure is hidden not far from there.”
The reference has been connected by some modern interpreters to the legendary treasure supposedly hidden on Oak Island in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Treasure hunters have searched the island for generations, although no definitive evidence of the famous fortune has ever been found.
As with Nostradamus’s other supposed predictions, the centuries-old writings remain open to interpretation.
