I'm curious, Maple Leaf Boy...are you talking about a magnetic pole shift or a physical shift of the planet on its axis? The first would be a subtle event, not perceptible to ordinary human senses, but detectable with scientific equipment. The second would be a worldwide catastrophe.

And if it's a magnetic shift you are referring to, would that also be accompanied by a reversal of the Earth's direction of rotation on its axis? (in which case the sun would then rise in the west)

Just curious which particular theory you are referring to, that's all...not expressing any opinion about it one way or another.

No one has any way of knowing if the various predictions and prophecies about 2012 are "a hoax" (or just merely incorrect) or not. I won't be surprised if nothing unusual happens in 2012. I won't be totally astounded if something unusual does happen. Why? Because I have no basis of being 100% sure on either possibility, so why should I pretend (as so many do) that I do have such a basis?

I don't know. So I'll wait and see.