The Mystery of 2012: Predictions, Prophecies and Possibilities

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 417 pages
• Published by: Sounds True September 2007
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1591796113
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1591796114
• Book Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 1.5 inches
• Weighs: 1.5 pounds

Book Description
What Will Happen in 2012? Will there be an age of awakening, a new step in human evolution, or even an end to the world we know? For years, archaeologists have known the Mayan calendar predicts this date as the end of an era on Earth. Today, more and more researchers, spiritual explorers, and even scientists are witnessing signs that 2012 will mark a critical shift in the history of our planet. Now, the leading authorities on the 2012 phenomenon present their insights about this enigmatic date.

Featuring essays from 25 renowned experts on the question of 2012, this invaluable anthology looks at the mystery from every angle--spiritual, economic, ecological, and scientific--and to decide for yourself whether 2012 will end with a whimper or a bang. In The Mystery of 2012, you will discover the startling predictions and revelations of prominent thinkers, including: * John Major Jenkins' journey to the source for answers--the original Mayan calendar * Gregg Braden's examination of the scientific evidence for a shift in the Earth's magnetic field, and how it will affect all life * Barbara Marx Hubbard's and Peter Russell's explorations of the accelerating pace of evolution--why we may literally be transforming into a new species * Ecologist Joanna R. Macy's vision of "The Great Turning," and how we can take part in this shift to a life-sustaining culture * Daniel Pinchbeck's investigation of the shift of consciousness that will be necessary for humanity to survive 2012 * Jean Houston's predictions on the coming "Jump Time," and her practical advice for dealing with the impact it will have on your life * Corinne MacLaughlin's discussion of using spirituality and consciousness to influence business and political trends

About The Author
Contributing authors: John Major Jenkins, José Argüelles, Carl Calleman, Robert Sitler, Arjuna Ardagh, Gill Edwards, Lawrence Joseph, Llewelyn Vaughn Lee, Janosh, Sharron Rose, Christine Page, John Petersen, Karl Maret, Corrine McLaughlin, Gregg Braden, Jay Weidner, Ervin Laszlo, James O'Dea, Geoff Stray, Peter Russell, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Dr. Meg Blackburn Losey, Joanna Macy, Jean Houston, Daniel Pinchbeck

Reader Reviews
The MYSTERY of 2012 contains four parts: Part 1 - The Mayan Calendar and Mayan Cosmovision (4 essays) Part 2 - Science, Business and Politics in the Context of 2012 (6) Part 3 - Spirituality, Signs, and Symbolism Surrounding 2012 (8) Part 4 - A New Humanity: Evolution Toward 2012 and Beyond (6) Being a long time reader of Gregg Braden and Peter Russell I was naturally drawn to MYSTERY 2012 but their contributions are minor. Although MYSTERY 2012 claims to offer all the information necessary to examine the mystery from every angle - there are some gaps. There is no contribution from Sri Yukteswar followers who claim the traditional interpretation of the Yuga time span is incorrect, and no reference to the Book of Daniel, where he interprets a dream of Nebuchadnezzar into the four Ages of Humanity, which in addition to connections to the consciousness of the Great Year cycle, can also be linked to the metallic characteristics of the Yuga cycle. Alan Oken's 'Complete Astrology' has a great summary of the Aquarius Age and the Great Year cycle, including an important connection to Leo. MYSTERY 2012 makes no mention of this important Leo polarity, nor of the work done by Thomas Brophy in 'The Origin Map' about the amazing astrological alignments on the Nabta Playa site in the Eyptian Sahara desert. There is growing awareness of the possibility the Sphinx at the Giza plateau is a lot older than mainstream theory, that it was constructed during the Age of Leo, around 11,000 BC - 13,000 years ago or one half of a great year from where our consciousness is now. Also unsure to the inclusion of an essay from Janosh. Janosh produces lovely artwork based on the sacred geometry contained within crop circles, and his essay introduces the Arcturians as prime candidates for genuine crop circle makers, without really explaining the relevance to MYSTERY 2012. All I can surmise, is that there is some thought, when viewing the galactic centre from Earth, as we shift our focus in the direction of the northern galactic pole (similar to looking up towards our pole star - currently Polaris) the star that shines most brightly for us from the direction of Earth, is Arcturus. So if the fractal nature of consciousness is consistent, then in the same way the pole star has guided explorers across vast unknown oceans discovering new lands on Earth, so we can use our friend Arcturus to guide us across the galactic oceans towards new dimensions of being. So if one is going to mention Arcturus, then this celestial guidance role to me, is much more important than a crop circle connection. So MYSTERY 2012 could have been a lot better in my opinion, however, apart from a few omissions, I would still recommend MYSTERY 2012 to readers interested in future studies and its links to spirituality, or vice versa. There are some big hitters in this book - and Sounds True has done a pretty good job linking the essays together. There is some repetition, such as the focus on the number `26' - 26,000 solar years is a full year of precession, both the Mayan Tzolkin and the average gestation period for a human embryo is 260 days, our solar system is located 26,000 light years from the galactic centre, etc. Rather than being monotonous, this repetition was useful to reinforce the concepts being discussed. Not all the authors agreed on a specific date for the hypothetical window of opportunity which does produce a more realistic presentation of something as controversial as the evolution of our being. If everyone agreed then it may have lacked certain credibility. MYSTERY 2012 will save a lot of individual time and effort searching to pull together a thematic approach to the 2012 question from some of the various mystery schools. Having such a blend and variety of contributions means there is sure to be something relevant for every reader. The notes and credits sections provide useful follow up sources if specific authors appeal, also useful. Regards, Daniel John Hancock Comments (2) | | (Report this)