As 2026 approaches, certain interpretations of his famous quatrains are once again circulating, suggesting a “dark” year and the possible disappearance of a major public figure. But what should we really understand from these ancient texts, so often distorted by time and translation?
The prophecies of Nostradamus: between symbols and interpretation
First of all, it is worth remembering that Nostradamus, whose real name was Michel de Nostredame, published Les Prophéties in 1555. This collection of deliberately obscure verses blends symbols, metaphors, and astronomical references. Their ambiguity is such that they lend themselves to countless interpretations, most often shaped by the events of the present moment.