2012: AN ASTROLOGICAL ACCOUNT

As we get closer to the date, this topic becomes more popular and discussed. There is much debate on a few key points, and I will address these points in this article to give us a working platform. After we establish common ground, I will proceed to give a brief reflection on what will be occurring on this date.  

I am, among other things, an astrologer. Whenever possible, I look at what is going on astrologically to gain insight on decisions and influences affecting all of us on planet Earth in one form or another. In my life, important events and decisions are always weighed against astrology. I do this because of the integrity of astrology, and the light it can throw on events that we may not have access to otherwise. To illustrate and validate this point, keep in mind that astrologers were the only group of people to verifiably predict the September 11th, 2001 attacks (http://www.astrologyweekly.com/astrology-articles/911-prophecy-prediction.php) (their names being Lynne Palmer and Robert Zoller). There were even three more astrologers that predicted the current Middle East state of affairs with any accuracy (Robert Hand, Jim Shawvan, and Gayatri Devi Vasudev)! I share this to show the viability of astrology. We, as astrologers, may already know how valid it is as an art, but by voicing this, it is my effort to show that astrology, alone, has the best perspective on what some are calling “The shift of the ages”.

To create the platform from which we will work, let me clarify the chart for the event. The traditional date accepted by most people is December 21st, 2012, which is Winter Solstice. I created a chart for the above date, with the location being Greenwich England, due to it being the standard over the last 128 years from which we work. The time that I chose was 11:11 am, which was the time the Sun ingressed into 0° Capricorn. I also used a geocentric chart, with Placidus Houses and the Tropical Zodiac, as well as the True Node.

Now that we have the chart information, let’s begin! For starters, the Sun is ingressing into Capricorn. Next we have the Moon in Aries at 14°, which means, among other things, that the Moon is exhibiting all of those well known Aries traits. The Ascendant is at 3° Pisces, so the energy of the old aeon is prevalent. What makes this especially interesting is that on that ascendant line, Neptune and Chiron are conjunct the ascendant. I don’t know about you, but that screams spiritual healing to me!

Mercury is conjunct the Midheaven in Sagittarius, with both exhibiting the heart of what Sagittarius means. Among other meanings, Sagittarius is the sign most closely associated with alchemy and journeying, and with all of this influence, it is no wonder how this time got the nickname “The shift of the ages”.

As I close this brief article that is intended to stimulate all of us on this curious subject, I would like to leave just a few, more esoteric, kernels to ponder. The first thing to know is a little bit of backstory about the Mayan Calendar. In revealed teaching circles, the Mayan are known as the timekeepers of this planet and dimension. In this way, they are known to have a very accurate calendar. There are a few different perspectives that are worth mentioning. The first perspective I have heard is that there is some ambiguity to the calendar itself. Several sources say that even the Mayan elders, when asked about this event, claim that it may not even be 2012, but rather it could be 2010, 2014, or another approximate time. I have only heard this, so I have no first hand evidence to corroborate it. This is a derivate from the idea that, since these things are steeped in the mists of history, there could be a slim margin of error with this calendar and event.

The second point to mention is more astrological in nature, but it is just as fascinating. In esoteric astrology, which ties in some ways to revealed teachings, it is mentioned that the Mayan calendar is based on a 2-year, Venusian cycle, rather than a 12-year cycle, which is indicative of Vedic, Chinese, and Western astrology. This can give weight to the Mayans and their “role” as timekeepers of this planet in this dimension since generally it is easier to learn and apply what occurs in a 2 year cycle rather than a 12 year cycle. When you start looking at 12 year cycles, you start to look into studies that will possibly extend beyond the realm of one human lifetime, especially in ancient cultures. This opens the door to word-of-mouth tradition, or, at best, a detailed written tradition. When dealing with a 2-year cycle, manifestation of said cycle can be easier to watch and learn from. I share this because some authors have even said that there is no astrological basis for the Mayan calendar. I do not promote one view over another, but rather I share these differing viewpoints as insight for all of us to reflect on, and to decide what we believe for ourselves.

As for the rest of the chart, I leave its analysis in all of your more-than-competent hands (or, more accurately, very competent minds!)