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- What are angel numbers?
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- How do I know my angel number?
- What do angel numbers mean?
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Do you seem to always look at the clock when it's 11:11 and wonder what it means? Or perhaps when you're driving behind someone, and it always seems like you're seeing license plates with consecutive 4s, 2s, or 9s? Maybe on your grocery store bill for the last few weeks you've noticed the same number sequence despite getting completely different ingredients. Maybe it's just a weird coincidence — or maybe there's a deeper meaning behind it all.
For those who believe in signs from the universe and/or a greater power, these repeated digits are known to many as angel numbers. It doesn't matter where you are in the world, or what you're going through — angel numbers present themselves in your life at any given moment and can be spotted pretty much anywhere and at any time. They're a series of repeated numbers — like 1111, 333, 888, 1212, and 1010 are some of the more popular ones, but there are plenty more. Each one is trying to tell you something about your life and its purpose and direction.
The question is — what's your angel number and what does it mean for your life? Read on to get a full explanation with the help of spiritual experts.
What are angel numbers?
In numerology, angel numbers are a repetitive sequence of three or four numbers that appear in seemingly random places in your life to convey a spiritual or divine message.
According to Alex Getts, an astrologer and tarot reader of nearly 20 years, angel numbers carry information from the spiritual realm. "They’re little 'nudges' or signs that guide us in the right direction. When our spirit guides want to communicate with us, such as to signal that we should keep moving forward in a challenging endeavor or make a big leap we’ve been considering, they will often use numbers as signals," she explains.
Where do I find an angel number?
Anywhere! From the most ordinary places — in your car, at the dentist's office, at home, at a restaurant, etc. — to locations that have a deep significance to you — perhaps a grave sight of someone you care about deeply — angel numbers can appear when you least expect them to. In time, it may make sense to you why your angel number appears at a certain location, but what's more important than where you receive your angel number is what the number is trying to tell you.
"We all have a high vibrational team working around us and angel numbers are one of the ways they often communicate," says Mystic Michaela, author of The Angel Numbers Book and podcast host of Know Your Aura with Mystic Michaela!. "You have come here with a purpose and your angels are often sending you signals and nudges to let go of distractions and paths which aren’t serving you in favor of what you are more aligned to be doing."
How do I know my angel number?
Does each person have an angel number? And can you find your specific angel number? The short answer is, it depends. "You don’t necessarily have to have a specific angel number, but some people do," says Getts. "If there is a number that calls to you and arrives at 'coincidental' moments, that may be your angel number."
Trusting your intuition when you see numbers repeatedly can bring meaning and action to angel numbers. "Listen to what your heart tells you without trying to justify it one way or the other," says Getts. "People with angel numbers often describe in detail how a particular number appears to them at major decision points in their life."
What do angel numbers mean?
Although the angel numbers can have distinct meanings depending on the individual, there are some common spiritual interpretations for certain sequences:
000
According to Linda Berry, “angel whisperer,” spiritual coach, and owner of the Spiritual Discovery Center in Southern California, the number 0 represents transition. "When included in a numeric series of two or more numbers, it will add the vibration of infinite potential to the other numbers," she explains. "Its energy brings a state of transition with new beginnings as the center of focus. How the transitional period is handled depends on an open mind to new opportunities and a dedication to self-improvement." Berry also adds that 0 represents wisdom gained from life experiences, which in turn, aid in spiritual growth.
111
Berry explains, "In numerology, the number 1 represents the beginning of all ideas and actions. It radiates an initiating, driving, and determined kind of energy." Although the number 1 represents non-conformity, one should do things in one's own time and way, she recommends. If you see this angel number, boldly move forward in an independent, individualistic, and self-reliant manner.
222
When it comes to 2, this angel number is all about the energy of support and wanting to follow or cooperate with others. "It creates peace and harmony, and is very accommodating," Berry adds. "It's the most diplomatic, adaptable, and patient of all the numbers. Balance and equilibrium are the focus for everything with this number.
333
Mystic Michaela says, "333 is a major message from your guides that it's time to get balanced! Your angels want you to get some meditation going, embark on that workout routine, and finally start that vision board you’ve been procrastinating on. Your angels want you to look at the areas of your life that are not fully rounded out, and self correct."
444
Berry says the number 4 is the most industrious, conscientious, conventional, and cautious of all the numbers. It signifies dedication, practicality, and focus. "The number 4 represents someone who does what they say they're going to do being straightforward, persistent, and reliable," she points out. "The vibration of this number is solid, stable, and systematic, and it has a down-to-earth energy that wants to manifest ideas into concrete form."
555
Angel number 5 is associated with change, personal progression, and transformation. "It is a sign from the divine that you are undergoing positive changes in your life," Johanna Aúgusta, a numerologist, adds. When you see 555 appear in your life, "you are being guided by angels to make a positive change in your life," Aúgusta explains. "This could be a change in career, relationships, or lifestyle.
666
Don't be afraid of the 666. Though you might have previously thought this was the "devil's number" or the "number of the beast," seeing angel number 666 is weirdly the opposite of negative. If you see 666, your angels are telling you to be less focused on your problems. "Angel number 666 is a guidepost that helps you find balance in your life," says Getts. "It will often appear when you are investing too much into negative ways of thinking, or not letting go of old attitudes that are holding you back. If you are seeing it frequently, try to uncover where your life is being pushed out of balance, as finding harmony will help you progress towards your goals."
777
According to psychic therapist and spiritual teacher Vincent Genna, author of The Secret That’s Holding You Back, the number 7 is very spiritual and comes with high vibrations. It's considered the most sacred of numbers because of its connection to God. The number is also related to inner wisdom, mysticism, intuition, and inner strength. "When you see the number seven repeatedly, the angels are telling you that you need to turn to a spiritual path and get closer to your spiritual nature," Genna explains. "You may need to see the spiritual side of things if you are having a difficult time in your life."
888
"The number 8 itself is a number charged with abundant energy," says Dr. Tracey Bond, a spiritual author and co-creator of the DoubleOHHSevenEffect. "Add more 8s to it, turn it horizontally, and it increases without limits as it shapeshifts into the infinity symbol." If you encounter the angel number 888, think of it as a symbol of something new, a birth, a creation, or even a recovery or regeneration. "[It's] a wonderful sign-guide at one’s path," Bond adds. "Just be sure not to allow ego to misdirect it with false pride, or overindulgences especially when it pertains to career and finances."
999
One of the more interesting angel numbers, when you see 9, 99, or 999, it's a sign to turn negative things into positive things. "When you see 999, it relates to the personal and spiritual growth you achieved from your journey," explains Getts. "If this number is calling to you, it may be time to relax your grip and have faith that the universe will get you to where you need to go. You have grown as a person and your strengthened intuition can recognize the right thing for you to do as long as you trust in it."
How can I use my angel number?
If you do start to see specific numbers in your daily life and believe them to be angel numbers, what should you do? Getts urges listening to your gut to find meaning in them. She suggests asking yourself:
- Were you about to make a major life change?
- Are you on the fence about pursuing a relationship with someone?
- What do you think your spirit guides are trying to tell you?
"Remember that your spirit guides are trying to steer you along your true path," she points out. "They will not mislead you even if taking the first step in a new direction is intimidating."
If you are finding it difficult or challenging to interpret angel numbers, Getts recommends you expand your meditation practice. "The first step to hearing your intuition and deepening your spiritual connection is clearing out the noise from your mind," she adds.
More Angel Number Meanings
Of course, angel numbers don't always just contain one numeral. We've got more in-depth guides that explain the deeper spiritual meanings behind other frequently spotted angel numbers. Simply select the angel number below to discover more about what it means in your life
13
123
143
212
404
1010
1122
1212
1222
1234
1144
Jamie Ballard
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