"A rose by any other name would smell as sweet." THE SMELL OF DEATH!!!
Revelations 9:11
And they had a king over them, [which is] the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue [is] Abaddon, but in the Greek tongue hath [his] name Apollyon.
The Maya calender predicts a 2012 Apocalypse
By G. Jeffrey MacDonald, Special to USA TODAY
With humanity coming up fast on 2012, publishers are helping readers gear up and count down to this mysterious — some even call it apocalyptic — date that ancient Mayan societies were anticipating thousands of years ago.
Since November, at least three new books on 2012 have arrived in mainstream bookstores. A fourth is due this fall. Each arrives in the wake of the 2006 success of 2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl, which has been selling thousands of copies a month since its release in May and counts more than 40,000 in print. The books also build on popular interest in the Maya, fueled in part by Mel Gibson's December 2006 film about Mayan civilization, Apocalpyto.
Authors disagree about what humankind should expect on Dec. 21, 2012, when the Maya's "Long Count" calendar marks the end of a 5,126-year era.
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/2007-03-27-maya-2012_N.htm
I wrote a book called Trinity Code in Tarot and today's number is 7 the Chariot. Here's that page:
7 – THE CHARIOT
Driven yet fluid, this dynamic card imparts motion as it sits at rest and the astrology, which energizes The Chariot, hints at the conflicts. Sharing energy with Cancer, this card charges forth with reserved tenacity, much like the sign. The Chariot radiates emotional control; implying that mental ability will bridle feelings into a more stable expression. The soldier driving this chariot grasps the power of his emotions and harnesses them to pull him through life. With their calmness, contrasting sphinxes on this card signify the triumph over positive and negative emotion. Unleashed, they will run wild, going wherever they choose but instead, they calmly sit ready to move forward, guided by the man holding the reins. For this chariot to move, sphinxes must tow it, much like forceful emotions pull us through life. When the soldier in The Chariot controls emotions, little can resist the driving force of his mighty wheels.
Without the restraint of the chariot, the sphinxes break free, just as emotions run amuck if uncontrolled. When that happens, balance becomes difficult. Moving forward in life requires balance. The Chariot embodies the discipline to gain self-control by balancing emotions with reason and thus offers a military figure in the picture. Harsh conditions in the military develop the will, needed to control emotions. After a soldier learns to control emotions, he productively uses them in battle. Only by mastering yourself can you master the environment. The glory gained by conquering outside enemies is nothing compared to the self-esteem defeating fear offers. Inner obstacles are often tougher to overcome than outer challenges and they teach you more. The poet Virgil said, “They will conquer who believe they can.” Training and focusing emotions puts you on a path to achieving goals and desires quickly. The artist Pamela Smith selected colors for this card that honor Oshosi, a Santeria warrior deity linked to arrow-like speed. His colors are blue and yellow.
The appearance of the Chariot shows not only the existing need but also an ability to control emotions. Although it is usually hard to admit that fear now holds the reins in your life, harnessing this dark horse is vital if you intend to move forward. If not acknowledged, fear will trample you under harsh hooves. After you face fears, they become a dynamic source of power in your life. Control shown on The Chariot is not limited to harmful emotions. In romance, spurring on an idle infatuation transforms it into passion. In romantic relationships, take care to rein in those feelings of love. Runaway positive emotions can also pull your chariot in circles. Through controlling emotions, The Chariot implies, you will eventually control much of your existence. After you reach that level, anything is possible! When you overcome fears, little will impair your progress, as you speed to success. Appearance of this card in a spread implies swift movement.
One deck has “Abracadabra.” written across the canopy of The Chariot. Is high magic afoot? The word is not magic. Abracadabra derives from Hebrew, translating roughly into "hurl your thunderbolt, even unto death!” Little relays the spirit of The Chariot more eloquently than that phrase, which indicates an extreme level of commitment and suggests overcoming adversity at any cost. Appearance of this card often heralds victory achieved by conquering emotion. That kind of triumph generates real confidence. This card signals a time when all internal opposition lies defeated. Great achievements are attainable, after you master your passions and believe in the power of your will. Often, people say they will “try” to control emotions, as they concede that someone else can make them happy or sad: Using the word try, is simply an excuse to fail. In life, it is not what we choose to try but what we decide to do that counts. No one can make you feel love or anger unless you allow them that control. In this card, the goal is self-control. Do not let anyone sway you from the objective. Proceed with the speed of an arrow. Nothing is beyond your ability, after you tap the inner strength of self-control. Stop using the word, try: Instead, say what you will “DO” or just say, Abracadabra!
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