The Predictions of Jean Fio, the French Astrologer, for 1956

Jean Fio, the French astrologer, is accustomed, every New Year, to come before the world with his prophecies for that year—so what does he say about the year 1956?

January — February

• A wave of bitter cold sweeps in; the temperature falls over the greater part of the world.

• Floods in France before February 12.

• A violent dispute between Egypt, Spain, and France over the Moroccan question before February 15.

February — March

• Accidents in the world of aviation.

• A conference is held among the four powers to settle the question of disarmament and to establish peace in the world—and it fails.

• The suicide of a Russian personality.

March — April

• Atomic tests carried out by Russia, the United States, and England poison the atmosphere, instead of its being clear after this bitter winter.

• As a result of these tests, numerous disturbances arise in the weather.

• Floods sweep Europe and Asia, giving rise to a deadly disease.

April — May

• Storms in northern Europe.

• Fire, and the explosion of several ships.

• Insurrection in South America.

• A world figure falls victim to an aviation accident.

• Russian ships pass in the spring through the Dardanelles.

• A second attempt at a meeting of the four powers to establish peace in the world.

• All hopes hang upon this meeting.

• From May 23 until June 20, violent earthquakes occur in the world, and the city of San Francisco is particularly affected.

• Volcanic eruptions in the basin of the Mediterranean Sea.

• A period of rest after all these upheavals. It is the month of the wise and of the scientists, producing for the good of mankind.

• Exciting scientific discoveries: a treatment for infantile paralysis, the healing of certain ulcers.

• Disturbances in Madagascar.

• Bloody events in Portugal, and a new president for that republic.

• A great discovery by a scientist of Latin origin.

• Two-thirds of France rally around a man who lifts her to the summit.

• The betrayal of a great personality drives him to suicide.

• Nature takes her revenge on man.

• The four elements—fire, earth, air, and water—rise up.

• A world conference; the United Nations is shaken and passes away.

• The creation of a European bloc for defense.

• A rapprochement between France and Italy.

• A union of the Slavs with the Latin nations.