The 2012 Prophesy

The Mayan calendar prophecy predicts the end of the world as we know it. On December 21, 2012, an Earth changing event will take place. Those that believe in this prophecy fall into two camps.

There are those that believe that the end of the world is a catastrophic physical event. There are those that believe the world will continue on, but there will be a change in our consciousness.

Worldwide Catastrophe

The believers of worldwide catastrophe predict several scenarios here are three:

• A mysterious Planet X will pass close to the earth and create havoc with the earth’s crust destroying most of the living creatures.
• On that date, our Sun will align itself with the center of the galaxy. That alignment will generate unknown forces that will affect the earth’s magnetic field, destroying life.
• Unusually high solar flare activity is forecast for that time frame. That solar activity could substantially affect the earth’s magnetic shield and fundamentally have a dramatic effect on life.

Most scientists find these scenarios to be untenable, that is, not provable or valid. Bob Berman a columnist at Astronomy magazine wrote, “…the fun begins, as people come up with exquisitely moronic astrobabble in an attempt to find something celestial that might happen…”

There are some scientists that do not go so far as to entirely discount the Mayan end of the world prophecy. Dr. Bartels, a noted anthropologist and astronomer, claims there may be more to this prediction than has been acknowledged by science and the media.

New Age Consciousness

There are those end-of-world believers that see this prediction not as a physical event, but as a rebirth, an awakening. They have a different view of the causes for this new consciousness.

• The Sun’s alignment with the center of the galaxy will emit energy fields that envelope the Earth exposing mankind to an awakening of his true self.
• Ancient religions and civilizations have for eons foretold of man’s coming to a new age.
• During this period we are entering the Age of Aquarius, the astrological age of enlightenment.

Undoubtedly, much is unknown to man. Although we attempt to discover and uncover Nature’s truths through the discipline of science, Man must continue to cope with the unexplained and the mysterious.

With all of our technology and science, we still cannot explain the mystery of life. The Mayan 2012 prophecy and all its offshoots are one of those mysteries.

This short article pays little justice to the pros and cons of this fascinating subject.

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Decide for yourself. Is 2012 the end of the world? Prepare for the possibilities. Why not be prepared and arm yourself with knowledge?

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You may have heard about 2012 and the end of the world. You may already know something about it. But, are you prepared? Regardless of your belief in this doomsday prophecy, shouldn’t you be prepared for any calamity you may encounter?

I saw the movie, 2012, and if this is what is in store for us, then you might as well kiss your tutu goodbye, if you have one. Personally, I cannot commit to a hardcore belief in this prophecy.

On the other hand, there is that lingering question, “What if it is true?” I cannot deny a feeling of uneasiness about the prediction. After all, the advocates of this event do make a case.

Some advocates see this event as cataclysmic. Others see it as a cleansing or a renewal. They do agree that something earth changing is imminent. What do we know?

We do know this:

• The Mayan Long calendar ends on December 21, 2012, the winter solstice.
• Many religions and past civilizations have predicted the end of the world around this period.
• Every 26,000 years or so our Sun aligns itself with the center of the Milky Way, 2012 is that year.
• Around this date, scientists forecast unusually high solar activity with potential negative consequences to the Earth.
• Other well-known seers and prophets, like Edgar Cayce and Nostradamus, predict something is going to happen in this time.

Those that defend their belief in this prophecy refer to the poles shifting, worldwide climatic changes, other environmental changes, and a mysterious Planet X as evidence to support their belief. Their evidence is supported by both science and pseudo-science.

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Whatever your inclination might be, it has made us all aware of Nature’s unpredictability. Hurricane Katrina is a perfect example. How many people were prepared? Very few. Are you ready for whatever calamity may come your way?

You can prepare yourself in many ways. Knowledge is the first order of preparedness. Know what might be possible and act according to your own knowingness. Learning about December 21, 2012 is no different.

Decide for yourself. Is 2012 the end of the world? Prepare for the possibilities. Why not be prepared and arm yourself with knowledge?

Carlos Antonio Perez is a free-lance writer. He has studied the merging of science and the metaphysical for over forty years. Learn more about this intriguing subject at http://2012-Prophecy.scribes-page.com.

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You probably already know this. There is a lot of talk about the world ending on December 21, 2012. Pop culture has focused on the Mayan Calendar. It ends on December 21, 2012. Why do so many embrace that day as the end of the world? Is it mass humankind intuitiveness, a subconscious knowingness? Is it clever marketing? More bluntly, is the Mayan calendar prophesy, a hoax or reality?

Mayan Calendars

Did you know there were many Mayan calendars? The Mayans were an agrarian people. Their world revolved around the seasons and the celestial bodies that governed those seasons. They had a solar calendar and a lunar calendar. They had a calendar that recorded the heavenly journey of Venus and various other calendars associated with their many gods.

Why did the Mayans prophesy the end of the world? Maybe they did not. No one can say that the Mayans intentionally made any such prophesy. Maybe their intention was simply to create calendars, calendars to mark and record their history and to meet their agricultural needs.

Three Calendars

The three most publicized Mayan calendars were the Tzolkin, the Haab, and the Long Calendar. By some calculations, the Mayan calendar is said to be more accurate than our modern day Gregorian calendar!

The Tzolkin calendar was the sacred or ceremonial calendar. It consisted of 13 numbered days and 20 names. It recorded a 260-day cycle.

The Haab calendar was the solar calendar. It consists of 18 months of 20 days each plus one month of 5 “nameless” days added to the cycle. It is a 365-day calendar. The Tzolkin and Haab combine to create the Calendar Round, which depicts a 52-year cycle.

The Long Calendar was a linear calendar. That is to say a calendar to count years. It was a linear calendar much like our modern day Gregorian and Julian calendars. The Mayans used it to go forward and backward in time. It is still in use today in some modern day Mayan villages. The Long Calendar spans a period of approximately 5125 years.

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The End and the Mystery

I am sure that you are well aware that all calendars end at some point. Our Gregorian calendars end every year at midnight on December 31st and start over again the following day. Our calendars record a 365-day cycle. We have a 10-year cycle we call a decade, a one hundred year cycle that we call a century.

The Mayans did the same thing. The Long Calendar ends on December 21, 2012 and a new cycle begins. What makes this particular date so mysterious and foreboding? It is interesting and worth noting that there are a few things that coincide with this particular date.

• The Hindus prophesy the end of the world, as we know it, and the beginning of a new world at about the same time.
• St. Malachy, the prophet, foretold the last Roman Catholic pope to be of the Benedictine Order. The current pope is Benedict XVI.
• One I Ching scholar has correlated that teaching to show an ending of our world around the same date.
• Scientists identify that year as a year of intense solar activity that could have dire consequences for our world.
• On that day our sun, the earth, and the center of the Milky Way, our galaxy, will be in alignment.
• December 21, 2012 is the winter solstice.
• Mayan scholars have translated inscriptions that imply the end. Some scholars interpret the inscriptions to mean the end of the world

Do these facts imply the end of the world? Only you can make that judgment. This short article does little justice to the subject. You owe it to yourself to become informed. Regardless of the prophesy’s validity, one should always keep an open mind and be prepared for any calamity.

Decide for yourself. Is the Mayan calendar prophesy a hoax or reality? Prepare for the possibilities. Why not be prepared and arm yourself with knowledge?

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