I recently read an article concerning the coming pole shift that I
wanted to share with you all, so I am going to paste it here. Read if
you wish:

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Found @ http://www.crawford2000.co.uk/mag.htm

There seem to be two schools of thought concerning the coming pole
shift .

The first of these is the belief that the Earth will actually tilt on
its axis, as stated in the readings of Edgar Cayce and numerous other
psychics. Rather like the skin of an orange sliding round the fruit
inside, the crust of the Earth is predicted to move accordingly. There
is some evidence to support this: For example, the poles, over time,
may make the planet "top heavy" with the accumulation of ice and thus,
in conjunction with the natural wobble in the rotation of the Earth,
combine with this to tip the axis over. Perhaps this would explain the
Mammoths found in Siberia with frozen daisies in their mouths, plants
that only grow in temperate climates. There are numerous legends from
indigenous peoples around the world that tell of a time when either
the sun stood still or 3 days of darkness (depending on which part of
the planet they were on at the time). A great deal of both channelled
information and prophecy agree that this is an essential part of the
ongoing Earth Changes that are preparing us for our great adventure.

Although no one is sure when the pole-shift will take place this time
(but 2012 seems a bit of a sure bet), one thing is certain, it will
happen within this generation.

Indeed, what happens at a pole-shift is anything calm. Usually when we
approach the point in the precession of the equinoxes where the
changes take place, everything begins to break down. The key is the
magnetic field of the Earth, which is what we use to interpret who and
what we think we are and also to store our memory. The day before, the
day of, and the day after the full moon there is usually an increase
in murders, rape, and other serious crimes because the moon causes a
bubble on the magnetic field. This minute bubble is enough to push
already emotionally disturbed people over the edge.

As the shift approaches, things begin to go out of balance, and the
magnetic field begins to fluctuate significantly over a very short
period of time (about 3 - 6 months). This would be like a full moon
getting bigger and bigger every day. What happens then is that people
start to go crazy emotionally. This breaks down economical and social
structures on the planet because it is only people who keep these
structures together.

According to prophetic and channelled writings, the pole and
dimensional shifts are simultaneous (but this may not necessarily be
the case-as in all things, discernment of all information is the key).
About 5 - 6 hours before the actual shift happens, an extraordinary
visual phenomenon should take place. The third and fourth dimensions
actually begin to interface. Third dimensional consciousness gradually
recedes away from us as we approach fourth dimensional consciousness.
As the third dimensional grid begins to break down, synthetic objects
disappear (say goodbye to your brand new Hi Fi & TV !!). This is one
reason that even though there is a 500 million year history of
advanced life on this planet, there is virtually no evidence of it. In
order to survive a pole-shift, objects must be made purely out of
natural materials like the pyramids and the Sphinx—natural materials
that are in resonance with the Earth. Even then virtually everything
on the planet will be blown away.

As the synthetic objects begin to disappear, fourth dimensional
objects may suddenly emerge. Colours and shapes unlike anything we
have ever known will appear on the landscape.

According to the Ascended Masters (See personal viewpoint page for my
opinions on these "Masters"), we have already reached the point where
1.5 billion people will definitely make the conscious shift, and the
Masters are projecting that everyone, or almost everyone will make it
into the next dimension AS LONG AS WE ARE NOT TAKEN IN BY THE CHARADE
THAT WILL BE PLAYED OUT OVER THE NEXT FEW YEARS.

Even if we are able to keep the magnetic field together up until the
actual shift, there will almost certainly be a three and a half day
period when it will be completely gone. However, if you can manifest a
Merkaba (not going to tell you what this is if you have not heard of
it- do your own research - its fascinating), you have your own living
time-space vehicle around your body; first of all to replace the
magnetic field that has collapsed, and secondly to travel fully
consciously from one dimension to another. As soon as the magnetic
field collapses, the Earth may disappear for you, and you will be in
the Great Void. The duration of this “bardo” will be three and a half
days. (according to Gregg Braden in his Book "Awakening to Zero point
- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED). Then life will come back in the fourth
dimensional world.

You will find yourself in a brand new world the likes of which you
have never conceived. You have been there many times before, but your
memory has been erased. As you enter this world, though you understand
little, you will be greeted by two beings, one male, and one female,
father/mother. You will have a very close love connection to these
beings. It will then take about two years experientially to grow,
mature, and understand all at this level, and your new “parents” will
assist and guide you.

(This bit is pure speculation gleaned from a variety of channelled
sources- don't believe it myself)

You will appear just as you are now, though more than likely naked
(clothing usually doesn’t make it through- now ,now behave !!).
However, the atomic structure of your body, though it comes through,
will have changed dramatically. The mass of your atoms would have been
converted to energy. The individual atoms will have separated from one
another at a phenomenal distance.

Most of your body will be energy—a light body!

Remember, in this new world you will be creating your reality moment
by moment with your thoughts. Manifestation will be instant: if you
think “banana”, then a banana will instantly appear, and you can peel
and eat it!..(ooh the possibilities are endless !!!). This is why
thoughts like peace, beauty, love etc., are so important. If you are
motivated by fear in the fourth dimension, you will create and
manifest your reality instantly, and you will find yourself confronted
by something terrifying. The quality of thoughts is totally important
on the fourth dimension. This is what Jesus meant when he stressed the
purity of thoughts. Love and peace, and unity and being kind to your
neighbours are ultimately very practical because they work
reciprocally.

These things are important on the third dimension also, but, because
of the time delay in manifestation, we get away with playing dumb and
not seeing cause and effect. The third dimension seems to be a realm
for mastering limitations or “victim” consciousness. In victim
consciousness, the ultimate victim is one who doesn’t know that he or
she is creating reality, and believes that things just happen to them.

Although I have made some humerous comments, this information is taken
very seriously. Go with what you feel, if I have helped you then I am
glad, if you don't accept any or all of this, I am equally happy .

For the alternative "Magnetic field theory", read on .....

The Terrestrial Magnetic Field decreasing and causing a Pole Shift ?

Much talk has revolved around coming pole shifts on Earth, either
physical or magnetic.

Does the evidence bear out such an event happening?

An 180-degree physical inversion of the planet's solid crust around
the molten core would be the ultimate cataclysmic "Earth change".
However, more than a few experts find this scenario most likely only
if another planetary body - such as a 'rogue planet' or similar cosmic
anomaly - passed in close proximity to the Earth, providing enough
torque for such an event to occur.

A reversal of the magnetic poles is much more likely, however, as it's
happened before. Seen in the paleomagnetic record, locked into rocks
of the ocean floor and in some lava flows, scientists think the time
between reversals on the Earth falls somewhere between every 100,000
to 25 million years, with the reversal itself taking about 5,000
years.

[1]

Not that just the reversal takes that long, mind you, and therein lies
the crux of the problem. No, during much of that time, the geomagnetic
field strength decreases - which counts as part of the 'reversal'
process. According to laboratory analysis of thermorenanent
magnetization carried by clay baked in ancient times, the average
global field intensity in any given region went through a broad
maximum about 2,000 years ago. [2] After reaching a maximum, it then
began its long descent.

NASA's Magnetic Field Satellite concurs, confirming a trend that goes
back to at least 1830; namely, that the terrestrial magnetic field is
decreasing in strength. At a rate measured by the satellite, the
Earth's field will hit 'zero' in about 1,200 years.[3] That, at least,
is the estimate.

One contributing factor to the decrease, and eventual reversal, may be
intensifying core spots within the inner core that are magnetized in a
sense opposite of the main field[4]; while competing energy sources,
such as heat loss at the mantle-core boundary (itself possibly
contributing to climate change) and growth of the inner core may also
be contributing factors.

[5]

As the field reaches 'zero', or close to it (some estimate the
magnetic field will be at 20%% of normal during a reversal), complete
with periods of rapid and radical changes[6], something much more
threatening than the upcoming reversal will occur.

First, as the field weakens, so does what many believe is the natural
navigatory force for many living creatures. Studies have shown that
whales, dolphins, birds and even molluscs and mice use the geomagnetic
field as a guiding device. Some, like mice, use it as a directional
guide[7]; while cetaceans use the total geomagnetic field as a map,
not for directional information, as we would use a compass, but by
navigating the contours of magnetic "hills and valleys" in a field
that is anything but uniform.

[8]

Without it, whales and dolphins would beach in record numbers, birds
and other creatures would be 'lost', unable to find their home.

The effect of a magnetic reversal on humans is less known. Confusion
might reign, and some theorize a complete 'reboot' of the human mind -
the brain IS known to contain magnetite - might occur. However, as the
field decreases (before a 'reversal'), one could surmise what may
happen by looking at a recent experiment by Dr. Valerie Hunt. Hunt had
a room constructed in which the magnetic field intensity could be
varied.

The following, as spelled out in her book, ''Infinite Mind'', was
observed:

When "the magnetism was decreased, gross in-coordination occurred. The
entire neurological integrating mechanism was thrown off. Subjects
could not balance their bodies; they had difficulty touching finger to
nose or performing simple coordinated movements. They lost
kinaesthetic awareness.

"[9]

Could our bodies adjust as a much more gradual, long-term but
worldwide decrease in the magnetic field intensity occurred? That may
be doubtful, and if so then at what point near the conclusion of this
pre-reversal descent would such in-coordination sweep over the human
race?

Not that it would matter for long. Now, as the Earth and its
magnetosphere ploughs through the solar wind, the charged particles
are diverted around a 'shell' created by the geomagnetic field.
Without that field, high-energy particles -- including dangerous
gamma-, and X-rays -- would penetrate completely, to the surface. If
television or radio were still in use at that point in the future,
transmissions would become impossible. Electric power grids would be
off-line indefinitely.

And the effects on organic matter?

Gamma rays, because they are so penetrating, can have severe effects
on the cells of humans and other animals. As with cosmic rays, which
also bombard the Earth at all times, gamma rays are known as ionising
radiation, which can cause a host of problems from cell death to
genetic mutations (leading to cancer), in any living thing.[10] As was
said before, the magnetic pole reversal itself would be the least of
the worries, as it's unlikely future generations would survive long
enough to see it.

Bibliography

1. Scientific American Online, April, 1998.
2. "Geomagnetic Intensity as Evaluated from Ancient Pottery," Nature,
328:330, 1987.
3. "Magsat Down: Magnetic Field Declining," Science News, 117:407,
1980.
4. "Inner Earth Coming Out," Science News, 131:222, 1987.
5. "What Triggers Reversals of the Earth's Magnetic Field?" Nature,
309:115, 1984.
6. "How the Geomagnetic Field Vector Reverses Polarity," Nature,
316:230, 1985.
7. "Magnetic Orientation on Small Mammals," Journal of Mammalogy 70:1,
1989.
8. "No Through Road for the Misguided Whale," New Scientist, p. 46,
February 12, 1987.
9. "Infinite Mind", Dr. Valerie Hunt, pp. 31.
10. "How Nuclear Radiation Works", BYG Publishing, 1998.