Signs the World Will End in 2012

Mayan Calendar – 2012: the big date!  With the recent fear, curiosity, and excitement about the onset of the Armageddon on December 21st 2012, one can certainly wonder how it is going to take place.

Many wonder how this specific date was chosen. Some claim that this prophecy is just a bunch of old wives’ tales that found their way onto the internet. However, this particular predicted date was not picked out of random. Here are five terrifying reasons the world will end in 2012:

1. The Mayan Calendar

The ending of the Mayan calendar is one of the most well known signs of the apocalypse on December 21st 2012. On this very date the Mayan long-count calendar resets itself to 0.0.0.0. and restarts the next day. Thus, it suggests the end of life and rebirth. However, many skeptics argue that the Mayans believed in the beginning of a time of change and tribulation rather than death and destruction. Nevertheless, this sign definitely hints that something would happen on this date.

2. The I-Ching Prophecies

One of the most shocking revelations for 2012 involved the I-Ching prophecies. These Ancient Chinese predictions show the events of the past and future. Some research seems to indicate  that these predictions are accurate for events that have already taken place. Unfortunately one of the events foretold in the I-Ching prophecies is the coming of the Armageddon on December 21st 2012.

3. Geomagnetic Reversal

According to some scholars, the Earth is expected to go through a polar shift sometime during the end of 2012. This phenomenon involves the Earth’s North and South Pole interchanging rapidly. As a result, malfunction and confusion would occur. Animals are expected to lose direction and electronics are expected to breakdown. In addition, scientists are also expected major movement of tectonic plates which would result in many natural disasters.

(Update: January, 2011, there have been a great number of animal deaths recently that have been all over the news: 5000 blackbirds in Arkansas and Louisiana and up to 100,000 drum fish in the Arkansas river.  I do not know if these are related, but many have wondered and I have received a lot of email about a possible connection.)

Now, this type of event would normally take place over a very long period of time – yet some feel it may occur abruptly.

4. Black Hole Alignment

Another theory involves the alignment of the galactic center. It is expected that the alignment would create a combined effect of a gravitational pull between the black hole and the sun at the galaxy’s center; also known as ‘Sagittarius A’. Due to the pull, the Earth would likely face many problems. However, this incident has occurred in 1998. Research has shown that the Earth needs to be much closer to the Sun in order to face adverse effects.

5. The Web Bot

Quite a popular program, the Web Bot is a series of automated bots that search for specific keywords on the internet. On finding these keywords, the program searched for a pattern too. Apparently, Web Bot predicted the September 11th attacks and the tsunami in 2004. Now it has predicted the Armageddon on December 21st 2012.

One can question the validity of these predictions. Nevertheless, it is ironic as to how all these forecasts are pointed to one specific date and come from completely different sources. So follow the signs that the world will end in 2012 and be prepared for the worst to come. This does not mean that you begin creating a hide-away bunker right away, but it does mean that you should be more alert and not ignore the slightest warnings. The world is so updated with technology that the secret would be out before you know it.

Update:  if anyone is too upset about this article, please read the devil’s advocate article:  Ten Vital Reasons the World will not End in 2012. You will feel a lot better.

So, am I saying the world will end or not?  I cannot say because I do not know for sure.  I do not think that anyone should completely dismiss the idea of 2012.  However, I do not believe it will end the world.  Will something happen?  Even a catastrophe?  I do not know …and neither does anyone else.

If this article has interested you at all, you might enjoy my ebook available for the Kindle: Mayan Predictions 101: What will really happen in 2012?

Watch the the video of this article on youtube: Five Frightening Signs the World Will End in 2012

Mayan Long Count Calendar

After over 5,126 years, the Mayan long count calendar is coming to an end.  The long count was not the only calendar used by the Mayans.  They had two yearly calendars: the solar and the religious.  They also had a 52-year span called a calendar round.  My goal here is to give you a firm grasp of the Mayan system for calendars and help you further understand the significance of the long count.

The solar calendar lasted 365 days and was comprised of 18 20-day months with an additional 5 days at the end.  This calendar was known as the Haab and was based on astrology.

The religious calendar was 260 days long and consisted on 20 13-day months.  This calendar was known as the Tzolk’in.  The Mayans believed that every day was a new god whose behavior could be predicted by using the two yearly calendars.

These two calendars went together like meshed gears so that every day could be found using either calendar.  The days did not repeat for 52 years.  The first day of the first Haab (solar) calendar was the first day of the first Tzolk’in (religious) calendar; however, the first day of the second Haab calendar (the 366th day) was the 106th day of the second Tzolk’in calendar, because the Tzolk’in calendar had started year two on only the 261st day of the Haab calendar (our September).  Every 52 years this cycle would repeat and that 52-year span was referred to as the calendar round.

There are people who will say that the ending of the Mayan Long Count calendar is just like the end of one of our yearly calendars… that its ending means nothing except that you need to purchase another calendar.  These people are either fools, uneducated, or intentionally over-simplifying the truth.  The Mayans had yearly calendars – hell, they had two!  The long count signifies an age.  According to their legends, each age ended dramatically (one of which many believe was Noah’s flood).  There are a few websites that say one age ended in fire, another in wind, and another in water – one website even suggests that this age could end in earthquakes.  (However, it must be noted that I can find no documentation for this beyond a few un-sourced websites.)  Regardless, these are merely legends.  Also, the earth survived every time!

So, if anyone says something foolish to you like “It just means you need to buy another calendar” or “They probably ran out of rock to carve on,” you will know to pity their little minds.  The long count calendar is nothing like your yearly wall calendar at home, it is entirely different.  The Mayan Long Count is widely considered the most accurate time keeping system known to man.

The premise of the long count put simply is to add a number after every day of an age until you get to the last day.  In their counting system, the last day would look like this: 13,0,0,0,0.  They add another number for every day and this goes on for over 5000 years!  Imagine getting up in the morning and saying, “It’s day 153,783 and the weather is great!”

Now, after all these individual days being counted one-by-one, we are reaching the final day of the Mayan long count.  You can tell your great-great grandchildren that you were alive during the dawning of a new age!  It will be over 250 generations before the next Mayan long count ends.

You may also be interested in these articles:

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December 21 2012

As long as mankind has existed, there have been predictions on when the end of the world would take place. From the tyranny of Hitler to the well announced millennium, an endless number of dates have been assumed for the end of life. The latest apocalyptic buzz points to December 21st 2012. Many people around the world believe that something destructive and cataclysmic is to occur on this particular date. These speculations have been brought about due to the Meso – American Long Count calendar, commonly known as the Mayan Calendar. Science and religion does play a significant part with this theory. However, there are those that do not believe in the December 21st 2012 Apocalypse as well.

The Mayans are an ancient civilization, known for their excellent mathematics and astrology skills amongst many others traits. On December 21st 2012, the 5,125 year long calendar comes to an end resetting itself to 0.0.0.0. Supporters of this theory also include the various interpretations of Mayan inscriptions in accordance to predict the apocalypse on December 21st 2012. This includes the Popol Vuh, a Mayan book, which contains the story of creation. According to this text, there have been three previous worlds which were failures. Currently, we are living in the fourth world which would end on the same day as the previous world. The Mayans predict that a fifth world is to begin the very next day. Science and religion helps contribute to the theory of the December 21st 2012 Apocalypse.

Some scientists predict the apocalypse is approaching due to a lot of the signs being given out by the earth. In the distant future, the earth is expected to go through a magnetic pole switch. The North Pole is switched to the South Pole. During this period, the earth is expected to face many natural disasters. Furthermore, scientists are also concerned with the increase in the number of solar flares on the sun. If these continue to increase, satellites will be destroyed and power grids cease to work. Moreover, the temperature is expected to soar so high that all types of life would be threatened. Many views of religion can be related to the scientific approach as well.

Many religions state that the end of time is to arrive soon. The Christian Bible believes in the apocalypse being a time of utter chaos and destruction. From natural disasters to the final battle between good and evil, the end of the world is not such a joyful time. The Holy Qu’uran believes the one of the greatest signs of the apocalypse is when the sun begins to rise from the West and sets in the East. This collaborates with the theory of polar switch as the earth’s rotation would be reversed as well. Many relate the religious views with the prediction of the December 21st 2012 apocalypse due to expecting the end of the world to arrive soon. However, many believe that the day of reckoning is not to occur for a while.

Logically, most of these theories are not factual. Numerous scholars, archaeologists and scientists describe the 2012 apocalypse as a pseudo scientific theory. They suggest that the Mayan calendar is severely misrepresented. The Mayans never predicted the December 21st 2012 apocalypse to be a time of death and destruction. Rather they depict it as a period of spiritual and mental rebirth.

There is no definite way to foresee the onset of the apocalypse. Life has existed on earth through many destructive phases; therefore, there are no means of predicting the outcome of any disaster that is to occur. It is best to prepare ourselves for the worst and wait till the moment approaches. However, rather than hiding ourselves in a bunker for the next couple of years till December 21st 2012, we should just live life and be content with ourselves.

Mayan Calendar Predictions

Do you think the world will be coming to a complete stop? That in December 2012 there will be cataclysmic and maybe even transformative events taking place? Let’s take a quick look through the calendar that has been used by the Mayans dating all the way back to the 6th century BC.

The Mayan calendar is made up of two calendars combined. The Tzolkin has 260 days and the Haab has 365 days, these two combined form synchronized cycles of 52 Haabs, known as the Calendar Rounds. The Haab and Tzolkin are usually run for short term cycles of 13 to 20 days. There is another form of calendar used to count longer cycles, this calendar is called the Long Round calendar. Between these two Mayan calendars there have been many predictions derived from their complex system.

There are also nine writings, which contribute to the predictions made of the Mayan calendar. These nine writings by the Mayans that combine Mayan and Spanish beliefs that come from the late 15th/16th centuries, these writings show the most astounding predictions of the calendar, and what will happen in the world on 2012. It is the Chilam Balam. According to the Mayan calendar, on December 21, 2012 the world will witness a coincidence of multiple heavenly bodies in the same celestial longitude, meaning that the winter solstice, the galactic equator and the elliptical equator should become aligned.

The Mayan calendar predicts that astronomical occurrences are predicted to take place on December 21, 2012, such as the sun being aligned directly with the center of the Milky Way, if this were to happen whatever type of energy channels from the Milky Way to earth will definitely be disrupted on December 21, 2012 due to the alignment. If the alignment of the sun with the center of the Milky Way happens, as the Mayan’s calendar predicts, this will be an event that will happen for the first time in 26,000 years. Astronomers’ have said that the Mayans are correct in the prediction of astronomical events maybe taking place on such date.

One other interpretation derived from a prediction of the Mayan calendar is that, there have been four past sun cycles which have vanished at the end of their cycle, causing great destruction to the world. According to the calendar we are at the moment within the fifth sun cycle, which started 5,106 years ago, this sun is predicted to come to an end on December 21, 2012, in which case it is believed that it shall cause destruction just like the previous four sun cycles ends have.

However, some scientists believe that the destruction caused might not be the end of the world as we know it, but perhaps a form of destruction that will cause catastrophes within the world. Therefore, what will happen on December 21, 2012, no one can really say, these are mere predictions being derived from ancient calendars, although this being said, the Mayan calendar has in fact surprisingly correctly asserted on many events happening right to the exact date! What do you think will happen in 2012?

Predictions of the Mayan Calendar

The Mayans are an ancient civilization that was skilled in astronomy and mathematics amongst many other skills. They were always a point of interest for historians and archaeologists. However, recently they have become quite a fascination for people around the world. It is simply due to the predictions brought about by the Mayan Calendar. Since the Mayans were excellent in creating calendars many use these calendars as somewhat accurate predictions for the distant future, particularly for December 21st 2012. This has brought about a speculation for the end of the world on this date and is supported by science and religion.

The Mayan calendar is actually made up of two different sections: Tzolk’in which consists of 260 days and Haab which consists of 365 days. When combined, these calendars make a cycle of 52 years known as the Calendar Round. On December 21st 2012, the Mayan calendar is to come to an end, resetting itself to 0.0.0.0. This is has led to the assumption that the world would end on this particular date. Thus, this specific date has become quite fascinating to people around the globe. So how did the Mayans consider this particular date?

The Mayan’s “Long Count” calendar marks the end of a 5,125-year era on December 21 2012. This specific date represents the conjunction of the Winter Solstice Sun in close proximity with the crossing point of the Galactic Equator (Equator of the Milky Way) and the Ecliptic (path of the Sun). However, the Mayans have not exactly predicted the end of the world to be destructive; rather they convey the beginning of a time of Great Tribulation. Nevertheless, since these Ancient Mayans are not alive today to explain their forecast most do think that this frightening prediction of the Mayan Calendar denotes the end of life. This is due to assumptions made by science and religion.

Although the Mayans were noted for their theories, science and religion does play a part with the predictions of the Mayan Calendar. Scientists have predicted many natural disasters during that period of time. They have also brought to attention the increase of solar flares on the sun which can result in disastrous consequences for the earth. Furthermore, scientists assume that the earth is to go through a magnetic pole switch. If these issues occur at the same time, the end of life is sure to follow. Religion contributes to these theories with the prophecies of natural disasters and the earth’s poles switching.

Are these prophecies and theories evidence enough that the world is to come to an end shortly? The Mayans were quite an intellectual race, but were they accurate on their prophecies? Some people assume that these theories are a waste of time; whereas, others are preparing themselves for the worst. Could the prediction of the Mayan Calendar be linked to the disastrous presumptions made by scientists and age-old religious views? Or is it possible that December 21st 2012 is to be a year of Great Tribulation rather than destruction? Either way, it is impossible to answer the question until the time arrives. It is best to be prepared with an open mind for what the future holds for us.

Mayan Predictions

The Mayan prediction for 2012 is quite a vital aspect when examining the end of the world. Although prepared centuries ago, the Mayan civilization had quite an accurate calendar that is somewhat similar to the Gregorian calendar. However, unlike the Gregorian calendar, this 5,125 year old calendar would come to an end on December 21st 2012. Is this Mayan 2012 prediction an implication of the end of life on Earth on this particular date? The best way to understand this theory is to research on the Mayans and their writings.

Several thousands of years ago, the Mayan civilization existed in Central America. Skilled in mathematics and astrology, the Mayans were able to create calendars based on several calculations. Although they were quite ruthless in their ways, they were able to foretell future events with great accuracy.

The infamous calendar the world is getting quite concerned about is based on 5,125 years that represent the fourth world period. It is known as the Long Count calendar. The calendar is responsible for predicting the invasion of the Spanish explorer Cortez and his conquistadors on March 5th 1519 accurately. Thus, it is quite a cause for concern when the calendar reaches its end on December 21st 2012. This Mayan 2012 prediction possibly implies the end of life on Earth and a new beginning; a fifth world. Furthermore, the Mayans’ prediction for 2012 may forecast a galactic alignment occurring on December 21st 2012. The sun would rise in the dark rift of our galaxy on this particular date. During this time the Earth would be in exact alignment with the sun and the center of our Milky Way galaxy. This event happens every 25,800 years. Does this Mayan 2012 prediction really predict death and destruction to life?

The Mayan calendar does predict an end, but it does not necessarily mean death for life on Earth. Rather, the Mayans foretold a time for a spiritual transition. The world would enter a time of great tribulation. In addition, astronomers do argue that the galactic alignment does take place normally during winter.

The Mayan 2012 predictions are quite fascinating as most of the events prophesied have actually taken place. Moreover, these predictions were made several thousand years earlier; thus, being rather overwhelming. However, the best way to approach the situation is to research more on these prophecies and try to understand them. This would allow you to prepare yourself for what is to come. These events might take place but keep in mind, life has survived despite the several disasters that have occurred in the past.

The End of the World is Not on December 21st 2012

The infamous date: December 21st 2012. The date predicted so far for the end of the world. Apparently the world was supposed to end many times before, with the last two dates predicted to be the dawn of year 2000 and May 2003 (when Planet Nibiru was to totally knock out the Earth). However, since these events did not take place according to what was predicted, December 21st 2012 is the next target. With the recent technology, an awesome film has also been created. Although the events depicted in the movie are rather over exaggerated, it has certainly made an impact around the world. However, there here are three reasons:

1. The End of the Mayan Long Count Calendar

The prophecy of the end of the world on December 21st 2012 first began with the Ancient Mayans. Several hundreds of years ago, this skilled society predicted the apocalypse through their Long Count calendar on this particular date. This calendar also comes to an end on this date. Furthermore, the Mayans have been interpreted to predict that the Earth will face a galactic alignment during the winter solstice, which have got experts assuming it will come to an end. However, is this really the case? Skeptics are now saying that this probably does not mean the end of world being on December 21st 2012 but rather simply a calendar just coming to an end. You have to ask yourself one question, “If the Mayans could predict the end of world is on December 21st 2012, why could they not predict the end of their civilization?

2. Nostradamus and Planet Nibiru

Oh Nostradamus and his predictions. Accurate as they are, Nostradamus does not predict a date for the end of the world. Although he did predict the coming of Planet Nibiru (as the Mayans predicted too) and the coming of the antichrist, he does not say in his quatrains that the world would end on December 21st 2012. Furthermore, he has written quatrains that have predictions till the year 3797. If the world is to end in the year 3797, I am pretty sure we would have left this world by then. His predictions might definitely hint that the world is to face a war, as it has done in the past, but it is not proof enough that the world would end.

3. The World Should have Ended by Now

As said earlier, the world was supposed to have ended many times before. Here are a few dates when the world should have ended:

• Year 2000 – The Y2K, the world’s technology should have disrupted.
• May 2003 – Apparently Planet Nibiru was going to strike the earth according to some scary aliens.
• The Jehovah’s Witnesses predicted the end of the world in 1874, 1878, 1881, 1910, 1914… (Yes, the list keeps going).
• Eli Eshoh predicted the world would reach its end on June 6th, 1998. Unfortunately, the world still continues to exist.

So many tales will come out in the future about the end of the world. In reality no one can ever predict it accurately, not even the latest technology. Keep an open mind and do not get into a mass hysteria just because people assume the end of the world to be on December 21st 2012. Be prepared for the future. Life on Earth has existed through many problems before; we would not go out without a fight for sure.

December 21st 2012 Prophecies

There has been a fair amount of tumult concerning the date December 21st 2012. Globally many people are paying particular interest to the to the prophesied events of December 21st 2012. Many theories have been put forward to perhaps try and explain the true meaning behind these prophecies. Some people believe that the December 21st 2012 prophecies would be brought about by natural disasters. On the other hand, others reckon that the end of the world would be due to something man-made such as a nuclear war. However, there is also the minority who believes this theory is a whole horde of bovine feces.

So what are the prophecies of December 21st 2012? There are three main sources of knowledge that have led to the onset of debates on the supposed end of the world on December 21st 2012: the Ancient Mayans, science and religion. One can question the legitimacy of these predictions. However, the prophecy of the Ancient Mayans is one that cannot be ignored.

The Mayans were an ancient civilization that was skilled in astronomy amongst many other skills. Their prophecy details the end of a World Age on December 21st 2012. This is due to their long count calendar ending on December 21st 2012 and resetting to 0.0.0.0. However, they have not exactly predicted the end of life, but rather the world entering a time of violent change and transition from one World Age to another. It can be viewed as a moment where we must all transform our human culture into one of harmony, not only with ourselves, but with each other as well. The lack of information does lead to many questions about this particular date. Many people believe that the earth is to experience some great natural disaster, and this is where science helps shed some light into the prophecies concerning December 21st 2012.

Science plays an important role in the interpretation and rational understanding of the December 21st 2012 prophecies. Scientists are quite concerned about the increased formation of solar flares appearing on the sun. This particular predicament can result in the destruction of satellites, which will cause a global meltdown. Furthermore, it is believed that the earth will be faced with many natural disasters as a result of the predicted swap of earth’s magnetic poles, which in turn can be attributed to the increase in solar flares that occurred 780, 000 years earlier. This switch would result in the earth rotating in the opposite direction and weakening of the ozone layer. Death and destruction could possibly be the finale of this event as all life on earth would not be able to survive without its protective ozone layer. These disasters are quite similar to those predicted by many religions.

Although a date has not been set, the end of time is mentioned in many religions. In the Christian Bible, the end of days is described as the Armageddon; which is brought upon by natural disasters and wars. According to the Holy Qu’uran, the end of days begins when the earth’s rotation is reversed, as predicted when the magnetic poles swap positions on December 21st 2012. Moreover, according to the Chinese book of Changes, 2012 signifies a year of great transformation.

Not all of the December 21st 2012 prophecies may be accurate. However, it is always good to be prepared for the worst. In a way, every prediction made does relate to each other. Yet, how should people grasp these prophecies? Most of these predictions do forecast quite a lot of destruction and therefore it is only normal to start panicking. One can perceive these prophecies for December 21st 2012 to end with utter chaos and destruction or to just be a phase of transition. Guess we shall have to be patient till the time comes about.