July 11, 2009 - April 29, 2009
Author: Bart klein Ikink
Introduction
The Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, notably used by the pre-Columbian Maya civilization among others, completes a "great
cycle" of thirteen b'ak'tuns (periods of 144,000 days each) since the mythical creation date of the calendar's current era.
On December 21, 2012 the Long Count date at creation—written 13.0.0.0.0 in modern notation, equivalent to August 11, 3114 BC
in the proleptic Gregorian calendar—is repeated for the first time in a span of a little over 5,125 solar years.
The completion of this cycle and the repetition of the previous Creation's Long Count ending date have been central to the
2012 phenomenon. Many people expect a doomsday scenario because of the prophecies written down in the Book of Revelation.
Academic researchers have not concluded that the ancient Maya themselves attached similar significance to this point in time
(see also: Yahoo - 2012 isn't the end of the world, Mayans insist).
The prophecy
Based on the Mayan calendar and the predictions of the mythical 7th century Mayan prophet Pacal Votan, many people expect
that around 2012 a great change will occur (see also: 13Moon.com - The
living prophecy). However there is no evidence that Pacal Votan has made such a prophecy. Pacal Votan may only be a
mythical figure that never has lived at all (see also: Wikipedia - Pacal
Votan).
As the world is at the verge of a social, ecological and financial collapse, the prophecy gets more attention. A great
change probably is needed to ensure that human civilisation will continue to exist in the future. The elders of the Mayan
Eagle Clan take 2012 seriously (see also: Sacredroad.org - Message
from the Mayan Elders of the Eagle Clan).
Mayan Elders warned about increased seismic activity leading up to the End of Times in 2012. A specific warning was reported on January 11, 2010. Just one day after this report, on January 12, 2010, a massive earthquake struck Haiti, killing more than 200,000 people. During the months following this prediction, registered seismic activity was higher than on average (see also: Naturalmoney.org - Seismic activity possibly related to 2012).
Predetermination
It is not clear why many people attach so much significance to December 21, 2012. There is no scientific evidence supporting
claims that something unusual will happen in 2012. 2012 can therefore only have metaphysical significance. A specific date
based on a galactic alignment of stars can only be important if everything in the universe is happening according to a
script. This implies predetermination.
The 11-phenomenon and the unusual coincidences in recent history that can be linked to the number 11 indicate that there
is a script running the events in this universe and that events on Earth are predetermined (see also:
Incidents, accidents and coincidences). This could mean that it is part of a plan that the Mayan Elders make predictions that come true.
The coincidences also suggest that December 21, 2012 is important because the digits of this date added up make 11 (2+1+1+2+2+1+2=11), while the Winter Solstice Sun will come to resolution at exactly 11:11 AM GMT on December 21, 2012.
Return of Paradise
Predetermination implies an entity or a God who plans all events. The Bible and The Quran predict that Paradise will return
at some point in time. However the holy books do not mention a specific date. The year 2012 may be used by God to implement
Her plan for Paradise. Messages in pop music suggest that this is true (see also: Messages in pop music). However there is no scientific evidence supporting this suggestion. As is always the case with prophecies, their use for predicting events in the future is limited.