Once a friend pointed out the 11:11 phenomenon to me. And from then on, it seemed like whenever I looked at a clock it would be 11:11. I had to find out what these repeating numbers meant and what their significance was!
What is the significance of 11:11, 444, 777, and other repeating numbers? Different people assign significance to different numbers. Some might see them as a sign that something good or bad is about to happen. While skeptics insist there’s a more rational explanation for why we see these numbers everywhere.
In this article, you’ll learn both the skeptical and spiritual explanations for why people see repeating numbers everywhere. We’ll talk about what their significance is, and what they could mean for you.
Why Are We Fascinated With Repeating Numbers?
People love to give meaning to various dates and numbers. It seems just to be a normal part of being human to find patterns in things everywhere.
There are some things that everybody has in common. For example, we celebrate Remembrance Day with a moment of silence at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. And September 11th now has a very significant meaning that it didn’t have before 2001.
Other significant numbers are more personal. For example, everything in my life seems to revolve around the 21st day of the month. My birthday, both of my parent’s birthday, my partner’s birthday, and a whole slew of other important days in my life occur on the 21st of their respective months. I even chose to set my wedding day for the 21st of a month.
What Does Science Say?
The more skeptical among us would say that seeing repeating numbers everywhere isn’t any kind of spiritual sign. It’s simply a mix of confirmation bias and post-hoc reasoning.
Confirmation bias is when people assign meaning to a piece of evidence that confirms their existing theories or beliefs. In this case, let’s take the example of seeing 11:11 every time you look at the clock. Since you’re specifically looking for the clock to show 11:11, you’re far more likely to catch it when it happens. However, you most likely ignore all the times that you looked at the clock and it didn’t show 11:11 or some other repeating number, because it wasn’t significant to you. So you can fool yourself into thinking the clock is saying 11:11 far more than it actually is.
This is similar to when you buy a new car. Often you’ll start to see other people who have that brand or make of car everywhere you go, where you never noticed it before. That’s because now it’s significant to you and has meaning. Our brains are constantly filtering out millions of pieces of information per day. If we paid attention to every little thing that happens in a day, we’d quickly become overwhelmed.
Post hoc reasoning is a fallacy where people can tend to believe that one thing causes another. You can see this kind of behavior all over. But one example is someone who wears a lucky shirt to help their sports team win. They might seriously think their shirt helps to decide if their team wins the game or not. But the fact is they’re not even playing the game, they’re sitting at home on the couch watching it and their shirt has no impact. Similarly, people can take seeing repeating numbers as some kind of sign. They might interpret it as a dead relative trying to communicate with them, or a sign that they’re lucky and should buy a lottery ticket, or any other number of things.
What Is The Spiritual Significance of Repeating Numbers?
Repeating numbers have a wide range of meanings depending on who you ask. And in many cases, they tend to be pretty interchangeable.
Some people refer to them as angel numbers, and believe it’s a sign from your guardian angel.
Other people think it’s a sign of spiritual awakening or enlightenment. It can signify that your energy vibrations are increasing or your consciousness is rising.
Since the movie The Matrix has come out, repeating numbers are seen by some people as a “glitch in the matrix.” If we live in a digital universe, then arguably something could be messing up the code to cause these numbers to appear more frequently. In the past our ancestors were more obsessed with the numbers of birds flying by or other signs. But now we live in a digital world where we’re always looking at our phones, social media, clocks, and other gadgets. So it makes sense that as a society we would now be more number-focused than ever before.
If you believe in soulmates, then you may see numbers like 11:11 as a sign that your soulmate or twin flame is close by.
For those who are a bit less serious, seeing a specific time like 4:44 or 11:11 on the clock can be a fun time to make a wish. As a kid, I definitely remember everybody making wishes at 11:11 on 11/11 during the moment of silence for Remembrance Day at school.
In numerology, 11 is considered a master number. That’s a number thought to be more connected to higher dimensions. The number 11 is connected to many spiritual leaders including the Buddha and Jesus Christ. If you add up 11:11 you get 22, which is a number associated with ambition and being able to achieve your goals.
In a slightly more negative sense, seeing repeating numbers might be a warning sign that something major is about to happen. It might be something bad, or just a big change that’s about to happen in your life. Some people interpret it as angels or other spiritual beings trying to give you a bit of a heads-up that something big is coming your way.
Other repeating numbers might be associated with specific spiritual forces. For example, 666 is well-known to be the Mark of the Beast, or the number associated with the devil, aka Satan. The opposite of that would be 777 which is a number often associated with God. In the Bible, the father of Noah is said to have lived for 777 years, the world was created in 7 days, and several other related meanings.
Check out my related article — Are Demons Real? (What You Should Know About Demons and The Devil)
These are just a few of the almost infinite meanings that can be ascribed to repeating numbers. Feel free to use your intuition to decide what makes the most sense for you.
What Should You Do When You See Repeating Numbers?
Seeing repeating numbers is no reason to freak out. It might mean something, or it might not. That’s up for you to decide.
I would recommend being open and receptive to the possibility that the repeating numbers could be some kind of sign for you. Have an open mind that you may have some change or opportunity for growth that might appear in your life as a result.
If you believe the repeating numbers are coming from a spiritual entity like a guardian angel, it’s best to show gratitude. Pray, do an act of giving or kindness to someone else, or simply say “thank you.” Whatever feels right for you. Showing gratitude makes you more open as a person and able to receive any gifts that might be coming your way.
You might take the opportunity to meditate or do some mindfulness exercises to contemplate what the number might mean. Staying present and grounded will help you to better intuit what the numbers you’re seeing might mean.
If you still aren’t sure what the numbers mean, reach out for some guidance. You can ask a family member of close friend if they have any idea. Or you can say a prayer to God or whatever higher power you may believe in to ask for help.
In addition to numerology, another form of divination is using dowsing rods. Check out my article about them here.
Conclusion
If you’re seeing repeating numbers all over the place, it might just be chance or coincidence. Or it might not. Who’s to say really?
If you assign some value to repeating numbers, you can interpret them how you want to help guide and make decisions in your life. I would just caution against making any irresponsible decisions that you can’t reverse, simply because you saw some repeating numbers.
If you’re interested in learning more about the significance of numbers, I’d recommend checking out the book Numerology and the Divine Triangle by Faith Javane and Dusty Bunker on Amazon, or alternatively Numerology: A Complete Guide to Understanding and Using Your Numbers of Destiny by Hanz Decoz
