2012
As a species of life, you are poised at that moment when you are required to make a leap of faith. ~Barbara Marciniak~ (from her 1995 book, Earth)
The year 2012 has been much in the general consciousness lately. Hundreds of articles have been written discussing Mayan Prophecies. There’s been considerable speculation about the possibility of coming disasters. Some even fear the end of the world. Others believe that the 2012 Winter Solstice will usher in a new golden age of awakened consciousness, like flipping a switch on December 21. While the hype is great for marketing movies and selling books, the truth may be more complicated.
The truth is that nobody really knows for sure what will happen, not even the Mayans. Yet, it is clear that there is an acceleration taking place – and that is one of the predictions of the Mayan elders. Time and events are speeding up, our DNA is vibrating faster, and change is everywhere we look.
In 1997, Don Alejandro Cirilo Perez Oxlaj, primary keeper of the teachings, visions and prophecies of the Mayan people, told my wife, Jeanne White Eagle, and me that 2002 would mark the beginning of the “time of terror,” anticipating by almost five years the events of 9/11/2001. He also said that the five-year period from 2007-2012 would be what he called the “difficult times.” This period would be marked not only by economic hardship but also by the marked increase in the frequency and intensity of storms, earthquakes and volcanoes, and by a general acceleration in the pace of life. He said that by the end of 2010, it would be clear to all who were even remotely aware that something was changing.
When asked about 2012, it was clear that Don Alejandro knew that the world wasn’t coming to an end. It was his hope that people would “wake up” and become more spiritually aware, that they would begin to shift their lifestyles away from mass consumerism to something more holistic and environmentally responsible and sustainable, and that we would learn to get along with one another.
While it does seem that more and more people are experiencing an awakening, it is also clear that we haven’t reached a critical mass yet. I believe that the underlying purpose for the earth changes, economic hardships, and natural disasters is to move us collectively to an awakening point.
We are in the birth canal experiencing the convulsions and chaos of a new age being born – and we have been for some time. There is always a reaction to a new energy entering in. As things change, people feel threatened and lock down into fear. This is especially true for the power-brokers and wealthy elite who have so much invested in the status quo. This causes polarization, unrest and gridlock, exactly what we are seeing around the world.
So, while the contractions of the birth process of a new age have already begun, they will very likely continue on past 2012. In fact, December 21, 2012 may be less about flipping a switch from “off” to “on” than turning the rheostat of a dimmer switch up a notch or two.
As the vibration of the planet continues to increase, those who act from compassion, love, understanding and unity consciousness will flourish and thrive because they are in harmony with the new energy. Those who act from anger, fear, control, and domination will have more and more difficulty because their actions are out of phase with the new energy – and because the positive energy is far more powerful than the negative.
Indeed, the changes that are happening will eventually lead to a “tipping point” when there is a critical mass of people who wake up to the fact that they no longer have to continue to support a power structure and the systems that don’t have their best individual or collective interests at heart. But, this may take until the end of 2013 or beginning of 2014.
In this coming year, we are being asked to take a look at the tension between dark and light, love and fear that exist within us, recognizing that our own consciousness affects the reality around us. As we heal ourselves we help heal the world.
Let’s take a closer look at 2012 and explore the possibilities.
2012 as a “5” Year
2012 is the end of a 5125-year cycle called the “Great Sun Cycle.” This very precise cycle of 1,872,000 days ends with the winter solstice on December 21, 2012 when the Earth crosses the ecliptic and aligns with the central sun of our Milky Way Galaxy. 2012 is also the end of a 12,960-year cycle of masculine polarity, and a longer 25,920-year cycle called the axial precession of the equinoxes during which the earth moves through all of the 12 zodiac signs (such as the current “Age of Aquarius”).
In essence, we are returning to the same area in space that the earth traversed at the beginning of this long cycle almost 26,000 years ago, and this is like taking a turn upwards on the spiral of life. Some researchers say that we are passing through a high-energy sector and that supports a shift in consciousness, maybe even a dimensional shift. Whatever happens, it is clear that 2012 offers us the opportunity to recreate ourselves and step fully into our spiritual power.
If we look at 2012 from the standpoint of Mystical Numerology, it may help to understand what to expect. At the macro level, the Universal Year or overall umbrella energy for 2012 is a “5” (2+0+1+2 = 5). “5” years embody the connection between the infinite, spiritual dimension and the personal, emotional dimension of life. It brings a connection with ancestral spirits. Spirit reaches down to touch our hearts and infuse us with knowing. It is the Goddess energy of the feminine archetype. It brings the power to conceive and create. It is the energy of desire and fertility, and the caring energy of friends and family. It puts the land and nature in the spotlight.
The “5” year activates divine longing, teachability, education, and inquisitiveness. It is the dynamic verb-reality that emphasizes the flow of energy and freedom, and the drive to seek the answers to life’s fundamental questions. Balance and harmony arise from movement, play and laughter. It is very expansive and can be hard to handle, akin to drinking light from a cosmic fire hose.
In a “5” year, Spirit is in charge, sending visions and insights, and shaking up our lives and our reality by breaking down whatever blocks the flow of life’s energy. The pineal gland or “third eye,” located in the center of the head, is also a “5″ energy. So, perhaps, 2012 is the year that it becomes more fully activated as a step leading to a general awakening.
The “5” energy wants freedom, change and spontaneity. It doesn’t like limitations or boundaries. This year is about finding a new sense of sustainable freedom that will take us fully into the 21st century, and leaving behind whatever no longer serves us as individuals, communities and societies.
The “5” is also about learning the power of a focused intention to create whatever inspires us. In the Jewish Kabbalah, “5” is considered the number of understanding. In a “5” year, ancient wisdom connects with us at a heart level and we have the ability grasp deep insights. The kind of knowing that results gives the ability to shape ideas, projects, and life events through the power of imagination and intention.
Personal and collective balance this year comes from cultivating the freedom to create, and to pursue the beauty of life. Artistic endeavors, music, creativity, and play, and the powerful energy of sex and sexuality are all possible ways to strengthen the spiritual—emotional connection and stay in balance. … [Note: In the last “5” year (2003), Gay Rights was a hot topic when the Supreme Court of Massachusetts ruled that gay couples had the right to marry.]
Women’s rights, gay rights, race relations are all highlighted this year.
Downside: Obstacles to the flow of energy this year create chaos, restlessness or lethargy, obsessiveness, and denial. Karmic issues arise. The “ego-mind” wants to reassert control but is not in charge. It is the year of the Apocalypse (a “5” energy). Pain and grief can result. Racism and war are manifestations of the shadow side.
Mayan Correspondence: The “5” is called “Tzikin,” the “Birds” who are considered the intermediaries with the spirit realm and higher consciousness. The energy of this year is about the flow of abundance and prosperity, and the richness and treasures of the Earth – or what may be blocking them.
2012 is also the 12th year of the new century, so it also carries aspects of the “12.”
“12” is a visionary energy, and supports people who are pathfinders. So, especially in conjunction with the “5” energy of innovation and creativity, expect new discoveries that help to redefine how we look at reality – including the concepts of time and matter, and reality as something more malleable than we’ve been previously taught. … “Free Energy” is also a “12″ vibration, so maybe we will learn more about some of the free energy devices that have already been developed. …
On a practical level, expect new developments in computers and connectivity: even more capable tablets and e-book readers (as well as cheap ones), high-definition phones, and the like. Technologies that increase our level of connectivity are, I believe, an intermediate phase moving us collectively toward a global mind-link and telepathic capability.
Extraterrestrial is also a “12″ vibration. In his well-researched book, Source Field Investigations, David Wilcock reveals evidence pointing to December 21, 2012 as the date when the entire world will finally be aware that we are not alone in the universe but have extraterrestrial relatives.
On a very practical level, the “12” energy supports achievers and people who are able to help shape things on a large scale – even through small beginnings and from behind the scenes at a grassroots level. It’s helpful to remember that each action you take has an effect for seven generations (140-150 years). So, small shifts and innovations in the present can result in big changes in the future.
The “12” is the energy of woman and women, and is procreative and strong. The polarity of the planet has shifted from masculine to feminine, and this is the year of the woman. Expect more and more women to be in the spotlight, and be movers and shakers in shifting our worldview.
The “12” is also the energy of “service” to others. So, therapists and those in helping professions will likely feel uplifted and energized, and may be very busy! It is a year to pay your blessings forward.
Downside: The “12” energy often shakes things up. It is an explosive energy. The negative aspects for this year can look like sudden and unexpected trials. Governments, financial systems and institutions will continue to be destabilized. And, very likely, the intense and unusual weather patterns will be with us throughout 2012, as will natural disasters like earthquakes, tornadoes, and wildfires.
2012 is a year that fosters absolutism and extremism. It is a year when people who are shallow and inept take center stage or may cross your path. All of your self-doubts may come up to be addressed. If you find that you have a tendency to be a workaholic during this period, it may be a way to avoid looking deeply inward.
Mayan Correspondence: “12” is called “Iq,” the Wind, the Breath of the Creator, and the air that we breathe. It is inspiration, and the principle of vitality that gives life and intuition. But, its energy often shakes things up.
Copyright © December, 2011 John B. Pehrson
