11:11 Is More Than Just A 'Lucky' Number—It's An Angel Number
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Everyone has that friend who shrieks every time the clock reads 11:11, lunges for their phone in traffic to snap a license plate with repeating twos, or declares the universe is on their side because their latte cost $5.55. If you don’t have a friend like this...it may be time to look in the mirror or check for a crystal in your bra, because you might be that friend.
More likely than not, your friend was freaking out because all of those instances involve angel numbers. These are numbers that are thought to be whispers from angels, guides, or the universe that can point you toward the path you're meant for. While angel numbers are usually single digits from one through nine, repeating sequences of those numbers are thought of as a louder or more potent message.
Even though angel numbers were popularized in the early 2000s with Donna Virtue’s writings on the topic, their roots lie in the study of numbers known as numerology, dating back to ancient Greece. Wondering how to interpret angel numbers? Find out all of that and more ahead.
How To Find Your Angel Number
There’s good news and bad news. The bad news: There’s no real way to find your angel number, since they aren't assigned to an individual. However, there may be some angel numbers you resonate with or are more drawn to based on their meanings, says Aliza Kelly, a professional numerologist, celebrity astrologer, and author of There Are No Coincidences.
For instance, you may find yourself seeing 11:11 every day, which means all the things you’ve been manifesting are on the horizon. Or you might frequently notice the number 444, which is associated with security.
How To Know If You've Encountered An Angel Number
Angel numbers are all about the intention and mindset of the viewer, says Ridout. Any digit from 1 to 9 (or a combination of them) can be an angel number, but it’s up to the individual's interpretation.
Still, if you see a number and you’re wondering whether it’s an angel number, there are a few things that’ll confirm it:
The number contains digits between 1 and 9. Any single digit in that range holds spiritual significance, but it's thought that repeating patterns are louder messages from your guides.
The number repeats. If a number repeats, like 1111, 8888, or even 1010, it is considered an angel number and could be a sign from the universe, says Kelly.
You noticed this number. When you happen to notice a number (or a repeated pattern of numbers), it’s a sign to listen to your intuition and pause, says Ridout. Your spirit guides may be trying to communicate with you.
What does my angel number mean?
Again, no one is personally assigned an angel number, so you can put your calculators away. If a person sees a particular number often, though, Ridout suggests researching the number’s significance as it pertains to angel numbers and seeing how that message may resonate in your own life. (This interpretation will be different than the number’s meaning in numerology, however.)
Angel Number 111: This number is a “screenshot number,” which means that when you see it, it takes a sort of screenshot of your current frame of mind, Mystic Michaela, a fourth-generation psychic medium, host of the Know Your Aura podcast, and author of The Angel Numbers Book previously told Women's Health. That includes your thoughts, visualizations, goals, and dreams. If you see this number, take a sec to practice gratitude or write down a new intention.
Angel Number 222: 222 is a trust number, according to Michaela. When you repeatedly see this digit sequence, you should think over any situations where you can practice trust, or even parts of your life where you’re failing to trust the process. Remember, the universe has your back!
Angel Number 333: Seeing this number means you should tap into your talents, and use your creativity in a way you never have before, Michaela says.
Angel Number 444: Fours signify finding stability, Michaela says, so you can tap into 444 energy by doing anything that helps ground you.
Angel Number 555: If you see 555, it’s a signal from your angels that a major life change will likely happen soon, says Michaela. So, you’ll want to internally prepare for that and welcome any newness.
Angel Number 666: Contrary to popular belief, this number isn’t associated with demons. In numerology, 666 functions as a reminder to just go easy on yourself, Michaela says. (I’ll take a healthy dose of self-compassion any day!)
Angel Number 777: You saw 777? Well, in that case, know that good things are coming your way. This lucky number can help with your finances and be a sign that you might need to break out of your comfort zone, Michaela says.
Angel Number 888: This number represents a connection to the spiritual universe and the concept of infinity, Michaela says.Angel Number 999: A life chapter might be coming to an end if you see 999, Michaela says. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing—keep your eye out for new opportunities.
For a more personalized approach to numerology, you can also calculate your life path number and name number. Here's how:
How To Find Your Numerology Number
Now, for the good news: There are certain digits in numerology that are tied to you specifically. There are two main numbers in numerology that represent an individual, says Emily Ridout, a numerologist, astrologer, and tarot card reader based in Oregon. These numbers are your life path or numerology number, which is based on your birth date, and your name number, which is based on the letters in your name.
Make no mistake: Your life path number and name number are not the same as angel numbers. The digits themselves even have different interpretations, says Ridout. For example, a person seeing the digit 333 repeatedly may be close to reaching a creative goal. However, the number three, when interpreted as a life path number, represents an archetype of a human who is good at verbally communicating their ideas.
“When someone says angel number, they're referring to communication from a higher power, whether that is their higher self, guidance from the universe, or an angel,” Ridout says. “In contrast, in numerology, we focus on the vibrations of the numbers and what that means for your life.”
What is my life path number?
Your life path number, which is based on your birth date, represents your identity and themes for your life, the experts agree. In fact, if you’re familiar with astrology, this number is very similar to your Sun sign, Kelly says.
“It reveals your identity, your preferences, the themes that continue to come up in your life, strengths, weaknesses, goals, and visions,” she explains. “It’s the backdrop of the experiences that you will encounter throughout your lifetime.”
To find your life path number, write out your full birthday, with two digits for the month, two digits for the day, and four digits for the year. Then, add all of these numbers together. If you have a number with two or three digits, add the individual digits together until you arrive at a number from 1 to 9, says Kelly.
So, if your birthday is November 11, 1990, you would add 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 9 + 9 to get 23. Then, add 2 and 3 together to get your life path number of 5.
How to use your life path number: To harness this powerful numerical number for good, people can meditate while visualizing their life path number. But honestly, you can use the number in nearly any way to receive its benefits, experts say. For example, if your life path number is 5, you could light five candles on your altar, or repeat a mantra five times.
What is my name number?
Your name number, which Kelly says is sometimes called a “destiny number,” is about how you express the goals of your life path number. “This is your unique assignment of achieving the themes of your life path number,” she says.
For your name number, write out your first, middle, and last name. Kelly uses this system to calculate each letter’s number:
1 = A, J, S
2 = B, K, T
3 = C, L, U
4 = D, M, V
5 = E, N, W
6 = F, O, X
7 = G, P, Y
8 = H, Q, Z
9 = I, R
After you assign each letter a number, follow the same instructions as with your life path number and add everything together to reduce the numbers to one digit, says Kelly.
How to use your name number: People can work with their name number in similar ways to the life path number, through candles, repetition, meditation, or simply writing the number down and looking at it. That said, since your name number is used to express the goals of your life path number, the two numbers work together.
So, for example, if your life path number is 8, which surrounds themes of prosperity and abundance, but have a name number of 6, which is associated with healing and spirituality, you could begin to find more money in your life by tapping into healing modalities like reiki or manifestation, says Kelly. Perhaps you become a yoga teacher or open a studio, or maybe you just hold the intention of finding more money in spiritual tasks through meditation.
So whether you’re seeing repeating digits on license plates or searching for deeper meaning in yourself, angel numbers and numerology are a great place to turn for spiritual guidance, experts say. Learning your life path and name numbers can help you gain further insight into your personality and lead to a more well-informed, peaceful, and zen life.
Meet the Experts: Aliza Kelly is a professional numerologist, celebrity astrologer, and author of There Are No Coincidences. She runs the Constellation Club, a private community exploring astrology and spirituality. Emily Ridout is a numerologist, astrologer, and tarot card reader based in Oregon. Mystic Michaela is a fourth-generation psychic medium, host of the Know Your Aura podcast, and author of The Angel Numbers Book, based in Boynton Beach, Florida.
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