By Major General (retired)
W J T K Fernando
As 2012 draws ever closer, the questions increase as does the confusion, concern, even fear of what will "happen" to us. This is not being helped by the ever increasing number of books, TV programs and even full length movies, many of which are misinformed or motivated by profit. The worst are those books in particular that seek to sell through fear, uncertainty and doubt, under the general heading of "how to survive 2012".
Let us begin to put 2012 in to a proper perspective, with this question and answer session. It is hoped that all would find this new approach to these crucial issues to be of benefit.
Question: Will the World end in 2012 - is it the "end of days"?
Answer: No The World will not "end" in 2012 and neither is it the "end of days".
The Maya, whose Long Count Calendar really brought the iconic date of 21 December 2012 to human consciousness, never actually said this. The Long Count Calendar does not "end" on that date it simply "resets" as the next era or "age" of humanity begins, just as has been the case for time immemorial.
2012 should be perceived as an opportunity - but not a right - to evolve to the next level of Humanity that the Aztecs and others call "Homo Spiritus", just as at the end of the previous cycle there was an evolution from Neanderthal to Homo Sapiens. This process will not happen overnight - in fact the process has already started around 1987 and will continue well beyond 2012. The reason 2012 is so critical is that this is the pivotal, "tipping" point in the process - the point of "no return" and no "second chances" - to be spiritually and mentally prepared.
This spiritual and mental preparation is a subject in itself, but one of the most important principles - one that is honoured is - Service to Others Before to Self. A major aspect of this is letting go of the material things that bind people to Earth - the cause of greed and self-interest. By putting others before yourself and material desires, you are well on the way to being prepared for the events ahead.
Question: What is this "Galactic Alignment" all about?
Answer: Well this is a big question indeed with no single answer. In the very broadest terms, the Galactic Alignment may be defined as the alignment of the December solstice sun with the Galactic equator due to the precession of the equinoxes.
"Precession" is defined by the earth wobbling very slowly on its axis thereby shifting the relative position of the equinoxes and solstices one degree every 71.5 years.
Because the sun is one-half of a degree wide - as viewed from Earth - it will take the December solstice sun 36 years to precess through the plane of the equator of our Galaxy.
The Maya used the Sun to reference the central point of our solar system, and one that can be used in conjunction with Earth and the plane of the Galactic Centre to describe the "Galactic Alignment", which, according to the Maya, will take place on 21 December 2012, and used as the focal point for both their Long Count Calendar representing the transition from one great "age" to the next".
In fact the Sun, in and of itself is somewhat superfluous to this metaphor as seen later. That said, it is clear that the Sun will actually participate in this process as well as all planets in our solar system, and will likely participate, as it is indeed doing right now, on any resultant causation experienced by Earth and all life on Earth.
Another important feature of Mayan philosophy is that "time", rather than being linear in nature as currently believed by science, is rather spherical, and therefore time, like the Universe itself has a beginning and an end - or neither a beginning nor an end - depending on how you look at it. At the end of a cycle of time however, there is a renewal or evolutionary event which forms the basis of the Mayan Long Count Calendar which has proven to be extremely accurate. This is the cycle of time that "ends", according to the Mayan Long Count Calendar on 21 December 2012, but most crucially begins again as a new cycle, thus completing the circle
It is indeed a fact that the Maya were one of the most brilliant and truly advanced races ever to have walked the planet, if not the greatest. Their abilities in Astronomy, Cosmology, Physics, Astrophysics and Maths were far in advance of anything seen today, notwithstanding all of the technology being deployed. The Maya have been right all along, and for good reason.
In view of all of the myth, speculation and sensationalism surrounding 2012, and the ongoing and escalating observable events that are increasingly taking place, the time has come to take a very close look at what is actually going on that we may understand and prepare better for what may be to come, while dispelling all of the myths, misinformation and sensationalism that currently and dangerously abound.
2012 is not a "prophecy" and never was a "prophecy" it is rather a prediction deeply based in fact, one that can be measured and indeed was measured by the Mayans, verified and equated to past significant events in Earth’s history.
Please note the term "may be to come". The truth is no one knows for sure what will happen over the next few years, if anything at all, we can look at the facts and the precedents at least in order to become properly informed and thereby be prepared, and also dispel all that which is not true but could become true as self fulfilling events under the influence of collective Mind and Consciousness.
It is almost certain that there will be no single event occurring on 21 December 2012, which, as mentioned above, is simply a convenient symbolic representation of a much greater event that is already in the process of taking place. So do not cancel your appointments for 22 December 2012 or for 2013, because if all goes as it should do you will be attending those appointments after all.
With those caveats duly stated, let us then look now at the facts relating to the "Galactic Alignment", what it really is and means, and how it can affect us at every level, Mind, and body, as well as all life on Earth.
At the very centre of our Galaxy there is what astrophysicists call a "super-massive black hole". The Energy and density of this super-massive black hole is so great that not even light itself can escape, photons of light being sucked into the black hole along with everything else that approaches it including stars and planets.
This is why it is called a "black hole", because light itself no longer exists in that region having been subsumed by the massive Energy vortex of the super-massive black hole.
Now this super-massive black hole is absolutely fundamental to the entire issue of 2012 and what we are and will increasingly continue to experience, and here are reasons why.
The gravitational Energy and therefore spin rate of the super-massive black hole is so immense that it actually flattens out to form a "super-massive black hole plane", like a massive, intensely dense disk, characterised by an immense outwardly radiating Energy vortex. It is this planar characteristic of the black hole due to the gravitational Energy being radiated out from the super-massive black hole that gives rise to the very "flat" appearance of galaxies generally, all of which it is believed to have a super-massive black hole at their centre. It can be said that a black hole and associated dark matter may be the precursor of a galaxy. There are probably countless other younger black holes with associated dark matter in the
Universe that have not yet began to form its own constellation of stars and later planets and moons, each with the so called "dark matter" forming the fabric of the galaxy, which, together with the gravitational Energy of the super-massive black hole and associated cosmic material, forms and then binds the galaxy together.
In absolute terms a galaxy, including our own galaxy, the Milky Way, is extremely, thin. When viewed edge on, it could be likened comparatively to viewing the blade of an extremely thin and sharp blade. In practice of course this plane of the galaxy is still a huge distance across, but still comparatively speaking, the Galactic Plane is extremely thin.
So we have our galaxy, at the centre of which is a super-massive black hole manifesting an inconceivably massive gravitational Energy vortex that, together with dark matter, holds together as well as influences the fabric of our galaxy, of which we, on Earth are on the outer edge of a spiral arm.
As this black hole gravitational super-Energy extends to the very edges of the galaxy - it must do to hold the form of the galaxy together including our solar system on the outer edge, just as the gravitational pull of the Sun extends far enough to hold the planets of our solar system in orbit or planets in turn hold their moons in orbit - it is all relative to scale, range and the gravitational Energy potential being manifested.
So this Energetic influence of the super-massive black hole over the galaxy, our Sun, the Solar system and of course Earth always exists - there was never a time when it did not exist and may be one of the key features of the 2012 event - possibly through the distortion of the fabric of space and time, i.e. space-time, that will show those prepared the way towards the next Evolution of Human Beings..
Question: Will the Sun play a part in 2012?
Answer: There is no question that solar activity will peak in 2012, and at the highest level in recorded history, but if it is directly related to the Transition or not is another issue.
It is unlikely that the Maya tracked solar activity - being observers of the night sky - so the peak in 2012 is an additional factor.
One of the biggest hype words this century is "global warming". In fact the term "global warming" is very misleading in and of itself, because what we are seeing goes far beyond simply warming - we are rather seeing rapidly altering weather patterns of increasing extremity.
Here is a typical quote from a respected scientist who knows the truth:
"It is the greatest scam in history. I am amazed, appalled and highly offended by it. Global Warming; It is a SCAM. Some dastardly scientists with environmental and
political motives manipulated long term scientific data to create in [sic] allusion of rapid global warming." — John Coleman, Founder of Weather Channel
What we are really experiencing are immutable, natural cycles of Energy and weather patterns that have occurred throughout history. Scientists have proved this conclusively by drilling deep core samples, in other words by sinking very long, narrow tubes deep into the ground at Antarctica, lake beds and other suitable undisturbed areas all around the planet.
The deeper samples contain an abundance of evidence that enables scientists to determine the weather conditions prevailing at any particular juncture in Earths history, at least for tens of thousands of years.
The results conclusively prove the fact that climate changes occur with immutable frequency with cold spells, or "ice ages" and warm spells, both of which accelerate as they reach a peak. Also the climate oscillates from one extreme to the other.
For example, scientists have found conclusive, indisputable proof that the Sahara desert has for millions of years alternated between arid desert and lush rainforest. Corresponding changes may be seen throughout the world.
It should be noted that the Sun alone cannot, be responsible for this due to the fact the Sun exerts its effect equally over the entire planet. The only possible explanation is a shift in the axis of the Earth orbit by a few degrees - a wobble - that takes place at almost precise intervals. A possible explanation is the gravitational influence of the Super-Massive Black Hole at Galactic Centre.
This is somewhat of an unknown factor, although having profound effects on human habitats throughout the World - it is not in any way an "extinction level event", but rather one that would require massive large scale action. It is clear however that Earth is currently reaching such a natural weather cycle peak.
Many people have heard of the "Great Flood". Considerable research conducted into the Great Flood as the only recorded global cataclysmic event, has revealed that independent references have been made to this event in 28 different cultures at the time throughout the planet - cultures that had no connection with each other. This event seems to have destroyed perhaps 80% of life, including human life at the time - perhaps much more.
Thus we can conclude with reasonable certainty that this event did indeed take place, and almost certainly coincided with a Galactic Energy Cycle and transition of great or lesser age, this time manifesting as a great flood, but in other such transitions or transitional quarters manifesting as other catastrophic events. The end
of the age of the dinosaurs as well as previous and post extinction events almost certainly coincided with these Galactic transitional Energy cycles.
During 2012 the sun will achieve a maximum period of activity, greater than anything ever witnessed and recorded in human history, likely resulting in massive Energy emissions known as "coronal mass ejections" and solar flares, probably of the highest magnitude "X Class" type, which could approach or even hit Earth directly.
This is in conjunction with a thinning magnetosphere that protects Earth, and in particular life on Earth from the effects of solar radiation.
Again though - these "local" influences alone seem to be converging with the "2012" effect rather than being part of it as predicted by the Maya, how humans react to these challenges and particularly to each other, is to be seen. Whether humans recognise our oneness and come together as one to help all those affected in the Spirit of Service, or whether self-interest and protectionism takes over leaving many to fend for themselves is anybody’s guess..
I am certain that none of this is "coincidence" - no such thing - but rather an integral aspect of a much bigger picture. One thing is for sure - the next few years will be extremely challenging while at the same time presenting a major opportunity to evolve to the next level of Human - Homo Spiritus. Everyone has the same opportunity, that must be grasped with both hands and made real. Sitting back and "hoping for the best" will not do it. There will be no religious "rapture" or "ascension" - the product of religious misunderstanding.
Remember - Service to Others Before Self is hugely important, but keep in mind that the service must come from the Heart - never begrudgingly as an obligation. Service should be extended with joy, and with no thought of Self.
Courtesy - The Island
