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Maya Calendar -- What Will Happen After December 21?














Some believe that, once the Maya Calendar expires this Friday, December 21, life as we know it will cease to exist. At the same time, others argue that there will be a profound shift in consciousness -- anyone who reaches a higher level will flourish, while those who don't will suffer.

Scholars, however, claim that each of these views are a misinterpretation of the ancient Maya texts, arguing instead that there is no simple way of equating Maya time to the modern Western calendar. Furthermore, even if one phase of the Maya calendar does end, then another will start.

So why all the disaster theories?

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Humankind since time immemorial has predicted the end of the world, to be closely followed by a golden age for the chosen few. In other words: apocalypse first, then paradise. The end of the world is a recurring, archetypal myth that has existed in numerous cultures throughout

Your Holiday Party ... and Your Sun Sign!
Amp up your role as hostess or host this year by throwing your best holiday bash yet! Based on your Sun sign, here's a sleighful of holiday hosting ideas sure to resonate with your nature.

Aries

Keep things short and spicy by serving cocktails and hors d'oeuvres rather than a formal sit-down meal. Your fiery nature loves activity, so be sure to create space for a dance floor as you decorate in bright colors.

Taurus

Quality counts, so keep your guestlist short so you can splurge on decadent drinks and snacks. A low-key get-together ensures you'll have time to catch up with friends. Make sure your party space is comfortable with soft lighting -- and even softer pillows!

Gemini

Since you're a social butterfly, host a drop-in party -- and encourage guests to bring a friend. Deck your place out with wild decor, and keep the music edgy but low to encourage conversation.



Cancer

Quality time with your inner circle matters most, so host a cozy dinner party. Home-cooking fits your

Venus in Scorpio: Power and Politics at the Office
With emotional Venus in intense Scorpio through December 16, now is the ideal time to lift the lid on any politics creating tension in your office. Truths are bound to come to light as hiding your feelings in your workplace becomes more and more difficult.

If you're ready to take on more responsibility, this is not the time to be shy about making it known. The timing couldn't be better than it is right now, as Venus in Scorpio encourages you to identify your long-term professional goals -- and make them manifest!

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Scorpio is ruled by ambitious Mars, so managing power means taking action. What you do now will set you up for success down the road, so don't waste time engaging in tiresome power struggles between colleagues. Keep your nose out of others' business, be direct about requests for change, and shut down any "he said, she said" dramas by

Last Quarter Moon Cycle: Embrace the Lessons of 2012
Today we have not only the last quarter Moon cycle of December, but also the last quarter Moon of the year. 2012 has been quite intense, so harnessing the power of this last quarter Moon cycle is crucial!

After weeks and weeks of sweeping changes and having your psyche overhauled by so much dramatic upheaval, you may be struggling to make sense of the year that will soon pass. Use this powerful last quarter Moon cycle to put the pieces back together -- and even create a new identity before the next new Moon occurs one week from today, December 13.

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This last quarter Moon is here to remind you that a cycle is ending, so if you feel this is your last chance to get certain lessons right, it may well be! You'll likely feel a strong incentive to leave all the pressures of the holiday world behind and simply return to yourself, if only at the very end of the day. At this time, you'll be asked to look at who

Your Feng Shui Guidance for December!
Feng Shui is the area of Chinese medicine that helps us rest, relax, and restore our vital energies through healthful practices and a calm environment. Learn how Astrology.com's Ellen Whitehurst can help you create a peaceful home, landscape, and workplace by applying Feng Shui principles of balance and harmony to your everyday life!

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In many areas of the continent, it's awfully cold outside during the holiday season to open windows and doors for any length of time. But this is exactly what you should do at least once daily to combat anxious and/or stale energies, while at the same time inviting healthy and happy vibrations to come in and stay!

The method is easy. Simply open all your windows and doors for approximately five minutes each day this winter, and you'll feel all the better for it!

And don't forget that Feng Shui suggests that opening every window and door on New

How Your Sun Sign Handles the Holidays
Now that Thanksgiving has passed, we're now into the heart of the season of family gatherings. For some, this is cause for celebration; for others, great dread. Even the healthiest of families can experience tension when everyone is again thrown into one place. How does your Sun sign handle the holidays?



Aries' usual spontaneity is a bit squelched throughout the holiday season, for they may find that family members are more defensive or critical than before. They need to be less of an entertainer and instead focus on trying to pull everyone together.

In their own placid way, Taurus is able to keep everyone calm. They don't look like they're doing much, but they wield a positive influence that's very persuasive. Their strength of personality invariably wins their loved ones over.

Gemini is thrilled to have a wide range of conversations to be part of. At first, they may need to push themselves to join the party. Once they warm up, however, everyone is bound to enjoy their company.

Your Mars Sign and Your Passion!
It's no secret that fiery Mars has long been associated with passion. But did you know that the elemental location (Fire, Earth, Air, Water) where the red planet falls in your birth chart -- also known as your Mars sign -- reveals the secrets to what really pushes your pleasure button? Learn more now!


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If your Mars is in a Fire sign (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius), you're turned on by challenges and romantic friction. You're also often hyper-energetic and willing to please. Fire-sign Mars is adventurous and open to new bedroom pleasures, and this try-anything-once passion placement appeals to your unhinged desire to take chances!

If your Mars is in an Earth sign (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn), you're sensual and turned on by things that taste, smell, and feel delightful. Quality food and wine, or perhaps an at-home massage, are all great ways to get your motor running. Your passionate flame may take a

Health Remedies for a Neptune-Radiant Thanksgiving
On Thanksgiving 2012, the stars will inspire a day when you'll be able to readily connect to a wellspring of gratitude! That's because Neptune, the planet of compassion and heart-centered understanding, will be quite strong tomorrow, squaring the luminous Sun and forming a harmonious trine with the love planet, Venus.

Neptune dissolves boundaries and can make you overly sensitive to those around you. Holidays themselves usually elicit many powerful feelings, and with Neptune radiating so strongly tomorrow, you can expect greater potential for experiencing feelings of low-level anxiety -- notably the type where you can't pinpoint the source. If this becomes the case for you, consider Aspen flower essence, which helps to instill calm and provide protection for a sensitive heart.

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With Neptune bringing a sense of blurriness -- and also being the planet ruling alcohol -- you may find