“Because of the favour that the city will show…
the Ticino will overflow with blood…”
The Interpretation
This verse mentions Ticino, the southernmost canton of Switzerland, which borders northern Italy.
Because Ticino is traditionally part of neutral Switzerland, the idea of conflict affecting the region has sparked curiosity among prophecy followers.
Some theories suggest the verse could symbolize:
A broader European conflict spreading across borders
Political or economic instability affecting neutral regions
A symbolic reference to suffering rather than literal warfare
A tragic coincidence fueled further speculation when a deadly fire occurred at a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana on January 1, 2026. While conspiracy theorists attempted to link the event to Nostradamus’s writings, there is no evidence supporting such a connection.
3. Eastern Nations: “Three Fires Rising”
The Quatrain
“When Mars rules his path among the stars,
human blood will sprinkle the sanctuary.
Three fires rise from the eastern sides,
while the West loses its light in silence.”
The Interpretation
Because Mars was the Roman god of war, many readers interpret this verse as describing a period of conflict.
Some believe the phrase “three fires rising from the eastern sides” could refer to major powers in Asia, such as:
China
