What Are Angel Numbers? Plus, What To Do When You See Them

As a psychic medium, I believe that we all have guardian angels who help us make the most of our earthly journey by sending us signs—one common one being repeating numbers.

Here are some common angel numbers I see along with their general messages from the universe and what to do when you notice them.

These patterns often hold personal significance and are thought to offer guidance, reassurance, or insights from the universe or your guardian angels.

There are numerous angel number combinations. Some of the most common ones include:

Angel number 111 has a powerful energy signature. If you happen to look up at the clock at 1:11, or a barista gives you $1.11 in change for your latte, the angels are telling you that now is a great moment for manifesting your dreams.

Sometimes the energy around us is more conducive, and 111 is an indication that the energy around you right now is ripe for taking healthy risks, shifting patterns, or moving projects or relationships forward. Keep your eyes peeled for opportunities and take action steps that focus on your goals, especially regarding anything new you want to create in your life or initiate in the world.

For a time I saw the number 222 everywhere. It almost became silly how often I noticed 222 on an electricity bill, on the price tag of clothing, or on a mailbox number. Because I was working hard to change my life and build a new career, the angels placing this number in front of me often made perfect sense.

When you are wondering whether you’re on the right path in an area of your life, seeing 222 can be a welcome confirmation from the angels that you’re headed in the right direction and should keep plugging along patiently. 222 is also a number of harmonious partnerships, so when the address of a potential business or romantic partner contains 222, this could be an auspicious sign for collaboration.

Angel number 333 is a number of prayers answered, a reminder that the universe knows what you want and what you are working toward, and that you are being brought supportive opportunities and resources.

333 is encouraging you to go forward in faith, taking action steps toward your dreams and knowing that the universe and your spiritual guidance squad will have your back. The support and guidance you need will show up in divine timing.

You could see 444 after a big win at the office or while you’re enjoying a dream vacation. But you might also see 444 when you’re going through a tough breakup, dealing with a difficult diagnosis, or feeling lonely. This number is assurance that your angels are actually closer than ever now.

If an email from a new client comes in at exactly 4:44, or you get off the phone with your crush and notice the clock reads exactly 4:44, take this as a sign that the angels likely had a hand (or wing) in helping the universe bring you these blessings!

Now and then, the number 555 will come into my premeditation before I get on the phone with a client for a psychic reading. This angel number lets me know the client is going through a time of major transition with lots of changes.

Whatever transition you are going through, even if it’s painful or heartbreaking—being fired, getting divorced, experiencing a healing crisis, moving locations away from loved ones—555 reminds us that transitions are sometimes a restructuring and reconfiguring of your soul’s path. Ultimately you will come out the other side, and angels will be there to help you rebuild when you do.

This number can be a call or need for balance in all our affairs, and you might see it if you have a health concern that would benefit from you living a more balanced lifestyle or eating a more balanced diet.

666 can also be a number of sacrifice or letting go of what is not serving you. You might encounter this number when you are experiencing a financial windfall, informing you that balance is in order—some of this money should be put away for a rainy day.

This number is also about being of service in the world, which honors the spiritual concept that we are all connected.

The number 777 can be a reminder that your spirituality is expanding and you should continue to tap into that deep well of spiritual awareness that exists in all of us. (Angels are nondenominational, working with people of all faiths and spiritual beliefs.) 777 can also be a clue that looking at a situation or relationship in your life from a spiritual perspective could be enlightening.

The number 888 can also be a hint from the angels that they can help us bring more abundance into an area of our life, like romance, career, or health. Unfortunately angels cannot magically change all the circumstances affecting your life, but they always try to help.

If you possess an abundance of anything—love, time, money—spread it around, and that same abundance will boomerang back to you!

You might also see the number 9 when you are struggling to complete a goal, or when you are losing steam toward the end of a large project, reminding you that success or the finish line is right around the corner.

999 can be a signal that you have come to the end of one phase of your life, and that you might consider what you'd like to do next. 999 can also encourage you to let go of something that has run its course—like a job or relationship—when you are clinging on past the “best by” or “sell date.”

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