Angel numbers are numerical sequences, typically consisting of three or four digits, that exhibit patterns or repetition (e.g., 111 or 4444) (e.g., 321 or 8787). Even though these numbers can show up in the most unexpected locations, they usually catch our eye and, if only briefly, inspire awe. But the deeper meaning behind these sequences is what enchants us: these numbers are thought to be spiritual messages from the universe that provide guidance, wisdom, and insight.

Angel numbers, whether you ascribe them to angels, guides, ancestors, spirits, or just a higher state of your own consciousness, can reassure you that you're on the right track, provide crucial clarity in a challenging circumstance, or even reveal the potent, mystical meaning behind reoccurring themes you encounter in your life. The power and significance of repeating integers actually date back hundreds of years, believe it or not.

Pythagoras was a Greek philosopher and a skilled mathematician. He also believed that reality is just a physical reflection of the energetic vibrations that numbers have. A few thousand years later, a writer named Doreen Virtue wrote dozens of books on "angel numbers," coining the term and delving into the unique, enigmatic meanings infused into numerical sequences. In addition, for the past 20 years, this concept has completely taken the metaphysical community by storm. Whether you think your subconscious is confirming your awareness or that angels are speaking to you in highly particular ways, angel numbers have a significant impact on our psyche.