MAYAN 2012 CALENDAR PROPHECIES

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The year 2012 is a significant year insofar as the Mayan culture is concerned. It is the final year of its 5,125 year calendar. December 21, 2012 is demarcated as the last day displayed on this calendar.

The Mayan calendar is a detailed system of calendars and almanacs used by the Maya civilization of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica.  It is still used in modern Guatemala.  Along with those of the Aztecs, the Mayan calendar is the best documented, and best understood.  The deity, Itzamna, is credited with bringing the calendar system to ancient Maya.

The Mayan calendar is constructed on the basis of a 26,000 year cycle.  This large cycle is in turn comprised of five lesser cycles that consist of 5, 125 years.  Each of these time periods is known as a creation cycle.

Each of these Mayan cycles is said to be ruled and destroyed by one of the five elements.  The rulerships are 4 Jaguar, Wind, Rain and Water.  Our present great time period spans from 3113 B.C. to 2012 A.D.

The date which the world entered the fourth World is August 13, 3113 B.C. Each element endures a 5, 125 year cycle.  It is taught that we have been through the time periods ruled by earth, fire, air and water already. The next cycle, the fifth cycle, commences December 21, 2012.

This coming cycle, 2012, after December 21, will be regarded by the Mayans, as the age of Centre. As we are close to closing on the Forth World of Destruction, we are poised to begin the Fifth World of Peace.

This new age of rebirth, is 2012, according to the Mayans is at odds with the doomsday theory scenario that is so prevalent now.  The date of December 21, 2012 has, by many accounts dire and negative connotations.

As the world moves towards this year of 2012, there is great speculation that this will be the end of the world.  It is widely hypothesized that December 21 will in fact, be Armageddon.  The prophesies of the ancients are elucidating, but are subject to interpretation.

In its positive aspect, it will indicate the end of the world as we know it now. It seems telling that this is the last date scribed on the Mayan calendar.  But again, this is an observation that is open to interpretation, and there are many speculations.

December 21, 2012, in accordance with Mayan prophecy augurs an astronomic occurs which suggests that an asteroid will be on a collision course with the earth.   As a result of this knowledge, societies and organizations have begun to proliferate in an attempt to study the ramifications of such a cataclysmic event.  There is even a feature film that is due to be released shortly describing how the events of 2012 will unfold.

There is also the suggestion that the magnetic fields of the earth will endure a radical change, with dire results.  It is said that these fields are already in transition, and this, not global warming have contributed to the bizarre climate change the world is experiencing.  The Mayan almanacs had predicted such a shift in their calculations.

Part of the Mayan mystique of 2012 is based in astronomy.  During the winter solstice of that year, the sun will be aligned with the Milky Way for the first time in 26,000 years.  This indicates a disruption of energy to the earth during this time period.

The fact that this, compounded by the fact that December 21, 2012 is the last date of the Mayan calendar does not guarantee the end of mankind.  It is a unique event , to be sure. However, it is being sensationalized, because it is human nature to think in terms of the worst case scenario.

In summary, the wisdom of the Mayans should be revered for the contribution that they made in the advancement of mathematics and astronomy.  The teachings should be studied, but not interpreted and used to promote doomsday agendas.  December 21, 2012 should signify a new age, in that it has not been documented by the Mayans. No more conclusions should be drawn, until there is scientific substantiation to do so.