This Misunderstood Angel Number Actually Means Balance & Stability

Angel numbers are sequences of repeating numbers, often seen in sets of three or four (i.e., 222 or 2222), although they sometimes show up as split numbers (i.e., 3433 or 717). As professional intuitive and author of the Awakening Intuition Oracle Deck, Tanya Carroll Richardson previously explained to mindbodygreen, "Angel numbers are a synchronicity, or a meaningful coincidence—divine guidance from angels and the universe."

The different digits from 1 to 9 have different meanings, such as the number 5, for example, which represents change, or 1, which represents new beginnings.

And according to Richardson, when you see an angel number, it's important to figure out what just happened or what you were thinking about when you saw it. You could see 1:11 on the clock right as you were thinking about starting a new project, for example, which would be a green light from the universe.

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While the ancient tradition of numerology isn't actually related to the more modern idea of angel numbers, the single digits often have parallels in terms of their meanings.

As numerologist Michelle Buchanan previously told mindbodygreen, for instance, life path 6's in numerology are the true caregivers of society, who love to help and be of service to others. But as you may have guessed, one of their biggest lessons is learning to find the balance between giving and receiving, numerologist and author of You Are Cosmic Code Kaitlyn Kaerhart says.

"These are the people who will go to the ends of the earth for those they care about," she explains, but they must not overstep others' boundaries, and must learn to balance their home and work life.

Similarly, the number 6 as an angel number signifies a need for balance and beauty, according to Richardson. "It often comes up with clients when they need to increase their self-care or center and ground by focusing on themselves in healthy ways," she says, adding that this makes sense because the number 6 can be very service-oriented, feeling a responsibility to others.

"This is beautiful, because we receive so much when we give authentically and in a balanced way," Richardson says, as long as you do so without sacrificing yourself. "While the 6 can be a number of sacrifice and service, it's also a number that reminds us to go about this in a balanced manner to be sustainable," she notes.

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No matter the current circumstances you find yourself in, she explains, try to build up more pleasantly harmonious energy in your life. "If you’re in challenging circumstances, simply increasing your self-care will help you feel more centered and create a buffer for you," Richardson adds.

In this case, perhaps you also ask yourself if you may be overindulging in things that are pleasurable but not healthy when out of balance (such as drinking too much alcohol, having too much screen time, or eating too much sugar), she recommends.

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If you’re single and angel number 666 appears when you're thinking about dating or your love life, Richardson says it could be a reminder to snuggle into nurturing family and friend relationships to feel more loved, as the 6 can be very family-oriented.

"It can even mean starting your own family of friends, children or pets—or it could mean that creating more balance in your life, like working less, will open up space for a new romance to come in," she adds.

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If you’re in a relationship and angel number 666 appears when you're with your partner or thinking about them, Richardson tells mindbodygreen it could indicate coming back home to yourself and tending to your own needs a little more—especially if you’re drained and have been in a cycle of over-giving or intense caregiving.

It could also even be an indicator that you’re wanting to expand your family with your partner, bringing in some children or pets, she adds.

If harmony has been hard to come by in your relationship lately, Richardson recommends trying to show your love for your partner with nurturing acts of service to see if they reciprocate and meet you in this energy.

"While 666 can be a sign of unconditional love, like sticking with someone through difficult times, other times changing the boundaries in a relationship or even leaving a relationship can be the most supportive, loving action," she explains.

Just as a refresher, a twin flame relationship is one in which one soul was split into two bodies. This creates a strong and intense soul connection, and while these relationships aren't always easy, they're huge catalysts for growth and spiritual transformation.

Of course, twin flame relationships are also known to be all-consuming and even toxic. So if angel number 666 appears a lot after meeting a twin flame, it can be a sign to seek more balance and stability within yourself, so you aren't placing all of your needs on one person. This is especially true if you've been giving more than you're receiving in the relationship.