The Empress on 2011: Part Four

The days leading up to the new year is always a time of reflection. While this year is no different, 2011 seems to have prompted many to really dig down deeper than ever before. The years leading up to this present year no doubt had a great deal to do with this. To say the very least -- it’s been a rough couple of years! While each year brings with it a renewed since of hope, there is something about 2012 that brings an added boost to that feeling. In truth -- 2012 carries an excitement that causes all other years to pale in comparison. Maybe it’s all the “hoopla” surrounding this year that has us all collectively in a tizzy. I mean, we all have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of this particular year for some time now. Waiting with baited breath to see if the so called “prophecies” are true. Speaking of prophecies -- the Mayan calendar-- in no way, shape, fo...