Definitive Proof That Nostradamus PredictedStar Wars

The prophecies of the French astrologist Nostradamus remain illustrious more than 400 years after his demise . He has been credited with presage event like the French Revolution and World War II . But , after careful scrutiny , we demonstrate grounds that his prophecies were , in fact , plot despoiler for the Star Wars film .

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Nostradamus ’ prophecies were write in such vague , metaphorical voice communication , that , over the years , people have selectively quoted and interpreted them to show that he could see centuries into the future .

But , did it ever occur to anyone that Nostradamus was n’t predicting effect , but film plot ? More specifically , that Nostradamus , through his vision , saw the integral Star Wars saga before it was even made ? We believe his writings were those of an enthusiastic fan and , as cogent evidence , we lay out his prophecy and — for the first time in history — interpret them for what they really are .

What it really means : weaken by corruption and bureaucracy , Finis Valorum , the Supreme Chancellor of the Galactic Republic , is removed from office through a voting of no confidence , and replaced by Senator Palpatine , who is on the Q.T. Darth Sidious .

What it really imply : Jar Jar Binks takes it upon himself to propose that the Senate yield contiguous emergency powers to Supreme Chancellor Palpatine , in response to the menace from the Confederacy of Independent Systems .

What it really means : As part of his architectural plan to infiltrate and bring down the Jedi Order , Palpatine persuades Anakin Skywalker to become his personal interpreter in the Jedi Council and serve as the “ the eyes , ears , and voice of the Republic . ”

What it really means : The Great Jedi Purge begin with gild 66 , in which Palpatine tells the Clone air force officer to execute the Jedi Knights .

What it really intend : Anakin Skywalker , obsess by premonitions of Padme Amidala ’s death , is enticed to unite the Dark Side of the Force , which Palpatine says will empower him with the power to bring through her life . Upon becoming Darth Vader , his first order from Palpatine is to belt down everyone in the Jedi Temple .

What it really mean : Speaking before the Galactic Senate , Palpatine declares :

“ so as to ensure our security measure and continuing stableness , the Republic will be reorganized into the first Galactic Empire , for a safe and secure society which I guarantee you will last for ten thousand years . An empire that will continue to be ruled by this august eubstance , and a sovereign ruler chosen for life . . . An Empire ruled by the majority . . . Ruled by a new constitution . ”

“ So this is how liberty snuff it , with thunderous applause , ” says Padme Amidala .

What it really imply : overcome by Emperor Palpatine , Jedi Master Yoda flees to the swampland Earth of Dagobah .

What it really means : Padme Amidala , heart - break by Anakin ’s betrayal , conk shortly after give birthing to Luke and Leia . “ Medically , she is completely sizeable , ” says the give ear medical droid . “ She has lose the will to be . ”

What it really entail : The Empire ’s reign of brat escalates with the construction of the Death Star — which Nostradamus metaphorically describe as a “ Moon . ” Likewise , an angel is often defined as an “ envoy of the Lord . ” So , when Nostradamus spell that the “ Moon is thus led by its backer , ” he is saying that the Death Star is under the command of Grand Moff Tarkin , the Imperial representative of the Lord of the Sith .

These incidents , which unfold in Episode IV : A New Hope , mark the beginning of a chronological succession of events that — as Nostradamus augur — will lead to the restoration of Balance within the Force .

What it really means : purple ground force , commanded by General Veers , state outside the buckler protect the Rebel Base on Hoth , and march overland to demolish the world power generator .

What it really means : Having destroyed the buckler source , the Empire set out its all - out rape on the Rebel Base on Hoth , as the rebels attempt to buy time for their transports to escape . Rebel soldiery are struck down by the bring forward majestic forces , their torso lying on the snowy surface of Hoth — which Nostradamus refers to as “ the bloodless territory . ”

What it really think of : Princess Leia Organa , disguised as a bounty hunter , manages to liberate Han Solo from his carbonite casket . However , before they can escape , they are captured by Jabba the Hutt and imprisoned in his palace .

What it really signify : Luke Skywalker defeat his father , Darth Vader , in a light - saber duel aboard the second Death Star .

What it really mean : Emperor Palpatine tortures and develop to kill Luke Skywalker , who pleads for his father to help . Darth Vader choose his Word over his dreary master — countermand his sick - fill out decision years before — and kills Palpatine by confound him down the Death Star ’s reactor putz .

What it really intend : The “ prince who has slight shame of mercifulness ” is Darth Vader , the acolyte of Darth Sidious . As he dies , he tells his son to leave him . Luke refuses , enunciate “ I ’ve got to save you . ” His father react , “ You already have . ”

Amid the celebration of the Empire ’s frustration , Luke Skywalker see three shimmering , smile trope at the edge of the shadows : Ben Kenobi , Yoda and his father , now restore to his truthful persona , Anakin Skywalker .

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