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

Stonehenge and the Mayan Calendar

The writings of the Mayans and the Sumerians have suggested the world might come to end on December 21st 2012. Furthermore, the Mayan Long Count calendar ends on this particular date. These ancient civilizations lived in close proximity to each other; thus, had a lot of influence from each other to similarly predict the future. Yet, there are other objects that have marked the same date – the Stonehenge! Could one of the “Seven Wonders of the World” really foretell the fate of our future?

The Stonehenge and 2012

The Stonehenge dates back to being built around 3100 BC. This is in collaboration with creation of the Mayan calendar and the invention of the Sumerian language. On analyzing the Stonehenge several historians have suggested the possibility of the Stonehenge giving clues to the end of time in the same way the Mayan calendar does; thus showing a link between the two.

It was believed that the Stonehenge was used to tell time using the Sun’s solstice. With the rising and setting of the sun, one can observe time. During one day of summer the sun is set as far in the sky as possible. At this time the sun rises in direct alignment to a section of the Stonehenge known as the “heal stone”. This stone serves the same purpose as the hands of a clock as it casts a shadow over the Stonehenge sector. Coincidentally, this clock goes backward and acts as a countdown to the end of time – on December 21st 2012! On this day due to the wobble of the Earth on its axis and several other alignments, the heal stone will cease to cast a shadow indicating that time has run out.

Moreover, archaeologists have found various carvings in the stone. Using carbon dating archaeologists some of these carvings include Sumerian numbers and writings. The numbers “33” and “32” is significantly engraved on the stones. Interestingly enough, with the Sumerian sexagesimal system, the number 33 is multiplied by 60 and then added to 32 giving 2012 ironically.

The Stonehenge holds many secrets that mankind has yet to discover. It is possible that something will happen on December 21st 2012, as it is not only limited to one side of the world since the Mayans and Sumerians lived in Meso-America; 2012 is also a big part of history in other countries. As time passes, we might be able to discover more. Hopefully all this information should give us a better insight of what is to come.

December 21st 2012

When is the apocalypse? The question has no real answer. However, recently there have been quite a lot of predictions with relation to the date and what might happen. The new date set for the doomsday is December 21st 2012. This prediction was made by several sources such as religious sources, the Mayans, Nostradamus and the I-Ching Prophecies. Are these prophecies legit or fake? Is December 21st 2012 the real doomsday?

Several religions claim that the end of the world is close by. Nevertheless, a set date has not been revealed. In the Christian Bible, the events for the Armageddon are predicted but there is no specific date to be aware of; however, it implies a warning for any day in the future. However, the Christian Bible does mention several natural disasters before the doomsday arrives. Furthermore, the Bible predicts an end with a war between good and evil: Armageddon. These views are similar to those foretold in the Qu’uran and the Jewish Bible. In Hinduism similar prophecies have been claimed in their inscriptions. These predictions are similar to what Nostradamus foretold.

Nostradamus was a talented French doctor born in 1503. A devout Christian, Nostradamus believed he had the intuitive power to foretell the future. Although there are many sceptics against Nostradamus, it still remains that this talented doctor has accurately foretold many events, such as the fall of Napoleon, the French Revolution, World War I and II, and September 11th attacks. Thus, the prediction of the December 21st 2012 doomsday is rather difficult not to take into account. Nostradamus also implied quite a destructive ending with the onset of natural disasters that lead onto World War III. He indicates in his writings that this war is based on a religious level in contrast to the previous World Wars. He also states that this war is going to be led by the antichrist himself and would last up to 72 years until the final judgment day. This destructive ending is quite similar to that foretold by the I-Ching Prophecies.

Several thousand years ago, an Ancient Chinese Emperor decided to put down certain predictions which are collectively known as the I-Ching Prophecies or the “Book of Changes”. He also predicted the December 21st 2012 doomsday in these writings, with the mention of death and destruction. However, the first prophecy made about the December 21st 2012 doomsday was the Ancient Mayans.

The Ancient Mayans were a developed civilization, skilled in mathematics and astrology amongst much flair. With their astrology skills and several calculations later, they made a calendar foretelling the future. They prophesied the end of the world on December 21st 2012 with the end of their Long Count calendar, that depicts the end of their fourth world period. This 5,125 year old calendar is responsible for forecasting other prophecies accurately too.

At the end of the day, it is up to you to decide on what you want to believe. There are certainly quite a lot of prophecies that have come about with regards to the doomsday on December 21st 2012. The best way to deal with this situation is to prepare one’s self for the future. Research on these sources and prophecies is the best way to find out all the information regarding the December 21st 2012 doomsday.

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 show the most astounding predictions of the calendar, and what will happen in the world on 2012. hese nine writings are combined into a book – 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 suggests 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?

How Will the World End?

December 21st 2012: the doomsday date according to many astrologers and scientists around the world. Many believe that this particular date would be as a result of human acts; whereas others believe it to be an act of God. With the countless number of theories out there, it is rather difficult to predict what is to take place. Although no one knows when or how the end of days would take place, it is best to be prepared. Here are 3 possible ways Armageddon could take place:

1. The most popular belief when it comes to the end of the world on December 21st 2012 is the end of the 5,125 year Mayan calendar. The Mayans are an ancient civilization skilled in mathematics and astrology amongst many other talents. Furthermore, the Mayans were well known for their accuracy with their calendars. They believed that time progresses in the form of cycles. They predicted that the world would enter a time of tribulation on December 21st 2012; thus, suggesting a time for spiritual change. However, there are those who believe in a more destructive end.

2. In alliance with Nostradamus’ prophecies about December 21st 2012, scientists also believe that the apocalypse is to be one filled with a lot of chaos and destruction. From economic turmoil to natural disasters, life (both man and animal) would suffer. Moreover, scientists predict the number of solar flares on the sun to increase in number in the distant future. In the event this takes place, satellites will be destroyed causing a global meltdown. Unfortunately, with the current state of this world, you will find that these prophecies predicting disaster has quite a large number of takers. Moreover, many of these disasters have been predicted by religion

3. There are many religions that predicted that life on Earth would come to an end one time or another. When taken in collaboration with the points mentioned earlier, it gives light to each other. Although several religions have not stated when the exact date would be, many suggest similar prophecies to ones suggested by scientists and astrologers, such as war and natural disasters.

There are two ways to handle the future: either accept it or deny it. With denial you have  to take each day as it comes; however, if you learn to accept it you can prepare yourself for what is to come. At the end of the day, there is no way of avoiding the inevitable. There is no way to know when the exact doomsday date would be with the countless amount of unreliable information out there, but preparation is the key to making the future better.

Prophecy for 2012

The year 2012 has become an interest to those that believe in the ancient traditions. However, quite soon, people around the world would be depending on these cultures to guide them through the future. The 2012 prophecies include those made by the Ancient Mayans, Nostradamus, and Religion.

The cause for concern about the world ending in the year 2012 was brought to attention by the prophecy of the Mayans. This ancient civilization existed several thousand years ago in the area that is now known as Central Mexico. Though a bloodthirsty society, they were talented in mathematics and astrology amongst many talents. Furthermore, they were rather obsessed with time and believed that there have been four worlds so far. Each world ends in about 5,000 years and then a new world begins the next day. The Mayans alleged that we are currently living in the fourth world. They made up a calendar known as the Long Count calendar. Like all calendars end, the Mayan calendar is to reach an end on December 21^st 2012. Unfortunately for us, this might be a 2012 prophecy for the end of the world. Moreover, Nostradamus, an essential historical figure, has predicted the same fate on the same date.

About 500 years ago an important individual in the course of our history was born; Nostradamus. This French doctor was renowned was his famous predictions. Moreover, most of his predictions were accurate as well, such as the Fall of Napoleon, Fall of Hitler and the World War I and II. Alas, Nostradamus also predicted the world to reach an end on December 21^st 2012. Yes, the same date as the Mayan 2012 prophecy. However, unlike the Mayans, Nostradamus predicted quite a destructive end to life on Earth with onset of World War III. He also stated that unlike the previous world wars, World War III would be a religious-based war. Additionally, Nostradamus prophesied the war and suffering to last up to 72 years! These 2012 prophecies are quite similar to that predicted by religions.

Religion is quite important to many people around the world. Most religions predict the end of days. The Christian Bible and the Qu’uran have similar views on what the end of the world has to offer. Although a date has not been set, these religions do predict events similar to those prophesied by the Mayans and Nostradamus.

Are these 2012 prophecies going to take place as foretold? We would never know till the time comes. However, the best way to deal with these situations is to prepare for them. Research is the best way to understand these prophecies made about the year 2012. At the end of the day, survival is the key to any future.

Mayan Calendar Prophecy

Would the world really come to an end on December 21st 2012? Well according to historians, the Mayans are the root of all this anguish. However, some people deem these theories to be just rumours made to cause more drama to this ever increasing dramatic world. So for the rest of us that are new to these theories, which side should we take? In order to answer this, it is best to research about the Mayans and this infamous calendar.

The Mayans were a notorious ancient civilization that reigned in the country now known as Mexico. This group of people were recognized for their rather harsh methods of living. Although a ruthless culture, they were a skilled race, namely in mathematics and astrology. Through their cruel methods and several calculations, they were able to create a calendar quite similar to the lunar calendar that is used today. This is known as the Mayan Long Count calendar, which represents the fourth world. So far there have been three worlds before. However, their 5,125 year old calendar is to come to an end on December 21st 2012 and reset itself to 0.0.0.0. the next day. The fourth world will reach its end and the fifth world would begin the next day. According to the Mayan writings, the existing era would reach its end and a new one will begin.

Some experts consider the theory behind the end of the calendar to be on a metaphorical level. The Mayan writings suggest that on December 21st 2012 the world would enter a transition in thought and consciousness. On the other hand, others are terrified that the Mayan calendar shows disastrous consequences in the year 2012, probably even eradicating life on this earth.

There are many theories that support the Mayan calendar in the year 2012. Nostradamus, religion, and several scientific finds have shown that the world can come to quite a destructive end. Whether or not life would continue to exist is the question that could never be answered. However, here are some interesting facts that support the theory of the end of the world on December 21st 2012:

• St. Malachy, the prophet, predicted that the last Roman Catholic pope is to be of the Benedictine Order. Uh oh! The current pope is Benedict XVI. Keep in mind, there have been popes in the past in the Benedictine order so you do not have to get over-excited.
• The Ancient Chinese prophecies known as the “Book of Changes” or the I-Ching Prophecies has signified the end of the world to be sometime in the year 2012.
• Scientists have found that during the year 2012, the number of solar flares on the sun would increase up to a point that could affect the Earth terribly.

Although there have been many theories put forward suggesting that the world would end in the year 2012, keep in mind that there were many theories put forward for other dates as well such as Y2K and May 2003. It is possible that the only reason we are hearing about it more today is because of the widely-used internet. Keeping an open mind and researching on these topics would be the best way to approach the situation rather than getting into mass hysteria. Do not give up hope. Life has existed through several traumatic situations; it surely would not give up now.

So, what do you think about the Mayan calendar prophesy?  Leave your comment and let us know!

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.

Does the World really come to an End in 2012?

One of mankind’s greatest wishes is find out when the end of our race is to be. With all the technology nowadays, no one can uncover the actual date for the end (if there is one). However, there have been quite a lot of predictions made regarding this date. One of the recent predictions, amongst many, is on December 21st 2012. There have been many prophecies foretold about this specific date. The end of the Mayan calendar, Nostradamus, I-Ching prophecies and religious beliefs all point to the Armageddon on December 21st 2012. So does the world really come to an end in 2012? How would it come to end? Most predict death and destruction; whereas, others believe in a spiritual rebirth. The most important prophecy is from the Ancient Mayans.

On December 21st 2012, the Mayan calendar would come to end resetting to 0.0.0.0. and then restarting immediately the next day. However, the Maya did not forecast an end of destruction, rather a time of tribulation; a spiritual new beginning. Many maintain this belief; nevertheless, there are other prophecies that predict a destructive end.

Nostradamus was a talented medical doctor born in 1503 in France. In addition, amongst his many skills, Nostradamus was a great astrologer. He made many famous predictions such as the fall of Napoleon and Hitler, World War I and World War II, etc. Amongst his predictions was the rise of World War III in the year 2012. He predicted this war to be on a religious level, with the coming of antichrist himself. This is quite similar to the Revelations in the Christian Bible.

All types of religion predict the end of days. The Christian Bible predicts the Armageddon with death and destruction led by the antichrist. The Revelations hold quite similar views to other religions such as Islam and Judaism. Although predicting how the apocalypse would take place, many of these religions do not target a specific date but rather tells one to be prepared for the future. However, the I-Ching prophecies have stated December 21st 2012 to be the end of life.

The I-Ching prophecies are Ancient Chinese writings that have predicted accurately many of the events that have taken place. On December 21st 2012, the I-Ching prophecies have predicted many natural disasters and war. However, there are many skeptics that believe the I-Ching prophecies are not true in everything they predict.

So does the world come to an end in 2012? One would never know until that time. It is best to prepare ourselves for the worst and try to bring peace to this already angry world. With the many wars, hunger and poverty, some people around the world might be even praying for the end soon. As humans we must try to change ourselves for the better and become less selfish individuals. The end might be near, let us just hope it as peaceful as the Maya predicted.

This ad from a car company using the Mayan prophesy as the premise for their commercial – is very funny and adds a bit of humor to the whole Mayan calendar prediction dilemma. Feel free to let me know what you think and leave your comment.

The coolest part about the ad is that it is voiced by Dexter!