12-12-12: The last repeating date of the century

12 December, 2012

12-12-12 - century's last sequential date is apparently the luckiest date of the century. For many it's a special date, but for others it's just another Wednesday. The unique sequence has however, caught the attention of people and the day has become a big occasion for weddings, expecting moms and starting new businesses.

ACCORDING TO many astrologers, the rare sequence 12-12-12 is auspicious because number 12 is governed by Jupiter, which is a good planet for those who are getting married and who are born on the day. This date brings a positive harmony on the relations built on this day. Predictions say that the child born on this day would be sharp and bright.

A numerologist Aaadietya Pandey says that 12-12-12 is is unique combination of numbers and is very auspicious for starting new ventures and to enter into partnerships. The industries related to hospitality and education which are commenced on this date will flourish. But he cautioned against naming newborns today.

12-12-12 symbolizes love in Hong Kong and Singapore and many couples are keen to tie the knot on this day. According to a survey carried out by the US-based David’s Bridal around 7, 500 couples tied the knot across the US today, which is a significant increase when compared to marriages that took place on 11/11/11 and 10/10/10.

Kiam Moriya from Birmingham Alabama is in limelight because he is celebrating his 12th birthday on December 12, 2012 at 12.12pm. An Indian couple Brandon Pereira and Emilia D'Silva who were engaged on 10-10-10 and registered their legal marriage on 11-11-11 had a traditional wedding today on 12-12-12 at 12:00 in the afternoon.

All these events are a sign of the craze that is witnessed on such dates. But 12 is a significant number from culinary cuisine to calendars. '12' is the total number of months in an year, 12 astrological signs, 12 hours of night and day and 12 Olympic gods and goddesses. So, 12-12-12 is seemingly bound to be a meaningful day.