Predictions from the Old Moore’s Almanac

Theophilus Moore was a teacher extraordinaire in 18^th century Ireland. He ran a classical academy at Milltown, a village near Dublin—which is now part of Dublin—where he taught Iris, English, Greek, and Latin. He was known as a clever mathematician and a wizard of astrology. He became known as ‘The Irish Merlin.’

He also published a magazine, which was initiated in 1764. And it’s still going. It’s called Old Moore’s Almanac and has been published continually for 256 years.

The almanac is famous for its predictions of future events, both in Ireland and the world. It has the highest circulation of any Irish magazine. Among its predictions was the pandemic. It was first included in the 2019 predictions—“There is a risk of a viral pandemic in the second half of the year.” For 2020, the almanac said: “An unusual virus has us worried. More and more people will work from home.

Among other 2020 predictions: Donald Trump will lose, “but he won’t go quietly.” Also, the Almanac predicted Joe Biden would be the Democratic nomination.

For 2021, the almanac foresees life slowing returning to normal by late summer,
we’re over the worst. Hugs, foreign travel, live music, and standing at the bar in your local – it’s all coming back in 2021.”

The almanac also predicts: “Trump becomes less relevant and spends the next few years desperately trying to avoid prison. Melania make a break for freedom.”

Also this: “Low vaccine uptake in Europe and the U.S. threatens the pandemic recovery effort. Anti-vaccine protests are countered by opposing sides demanding mandatory vaccination.”

Meanwhile, “Light at the end of the tunnel for long-Covid sufferers as researchers make new discoveries.”

Short of purchasing the almanac, you can find more predictions here.

Old Theo Moore must be happy that his journal with predictions is still being published and as popular as ever.