Is 333 or a series of threes popping up everywhere you look lately? That could mean success, luck and general happy vibes could be on the way (if they haven't arrived already).
According to numerology and astrology experts, any series of repeating numbers, often referred to as “angel numbers,” could be a message from a higher power, should you believe in that sort of thing.
Whereas 111s are new beginnings and 222s are a call to focus on relationship, 333s are like a cosmic pat on the back. Here's what the sequence could mean in your life.
What are angel numbers?
Numerology expert Novalee Wilder tells TODAY.com angel numbers, or repeating sequences, can be found anywhere. When spotted around a conflict or change in your life, these numbers could give new meaning to a situation.
While some digits could simply signal that luck is on the way, others are likely a message from a higher entity or a call to action. These synchronicities, however, aren't always in reference to physical numbers, but can also apply to repeating patterns like seeing three shooting stars.
Angel numbers can be repeating patterns spotted throughout your life, as well, Wilder noted, such as seeing three black cats in a row.
“Angel numbers are confirmation that spirit is with you. That you are being guided or that you are on the right path,” Frances Naude, reiki master, tarot reader and spiritual mentor, says.
She gives an example of the nudge of encouragement an angel number can provide. Let’s say you’re brainstorming something, then you see an angel number. “That’s a confirmation yes,” she says.
But if you’re in a hard moment or are feeling sad, they take on a different form. “I call them angel hugs. It’s this very loving hug or wink from the universe that you’re going to be OK.”
Beyond numbers, she says signs of affirmation can also come in the form of repetition, coincidence or synchronicity.
Psychic medium and best-selling author Laura Lynne Jackson tells TODAY.com that repeating numbers like 111 can be signs from your spirit team, which she calls your “Team of Light,” or a higher power.
“Those types of numbers are your Team of Light’s way of saying you are in the flow of light of the universe,” she said. “It means you’re exactly where you’re meant to be on your path in that moment.”
Jackson explained that through her readings, she’s found that spirit teams can manipulate numbers to send a message, which is why they often choose this format. She noted, however, that angel numbers don’t necessarily have to have a specific meaning to send a message.
“When we go through challenging times or difficult times, you’re usually exactly where you’re meant to be,” Jackson said.
Angel number 333 meaning
Any series of repeating threes is likely a message of luck or change in your career, success, ambition or focus, according to Wilder. Wilder tells TODAY.com that 333 are often a sign to trust that you know what you need to for the next step.
When it comes to these areas of your life, you could be in the process of learning a lesson or just finished a cycle of learning a lesson.
Say you're experiencing hesitation when it comes to a professional move. A sighting of 333 could be a sign to go for it. Now is the right time to make the leap. In translation? 333 is permission to take a bold leap.
In “The Angel Numbers Book: How to Understand the Messages Your Spirit Guides Are Sending You,” author and professional aura reader Megan Firester shared her explanation behind 333. The book provides meanings behind hundreds of number patterns, though she explains that most derive from a base number — in this case, the number 3.
“Harmony: Mind, body, and spirit are one,” she wrote of seeing the number 3. “If something in your life is ignored or neglected, everything suffers. The health of the mind, body, and spirit connection is essential in living a fulfilled existence.”
Though each repeating sequence is based in its base number, according to Firester, seeing 33 could specifically be a sign to remember that “you are never alone.”
“Your angels are with you, listening and receiving your prayers. But they want you to stretch a little further. What can you do to help yourself today?” Firester wrote.
She explained that seeing 33 could be an invitation to reflect on a current problem and figure out a way to alleviate even a little of that pressure. “No matter how small the action, it matters!”
Similarly rooted in the initial message on 3’s, seeing 333 should be a sign of “equilibrium” and a message to “nurture the mind, body, and spirit connection.”
What should you do if you keep seeing angel number 333?
After spotting 333, TODAY's resident astrologer Lisa Stardust says to listen and trust your intuition. Instead of questioning your actions, now could be the time to listen to your gut for the next best move.
“How can you do anything if you don’t listen and have directions?” Stardust asks.
According to Wilder, 333 can be a somewhat pushy message from your angels. The sequence is likely a message to take your next step with confidence. “The only thing that luck can build on is action,” Wilder says.
Firester advised that those seeing 3’s can find balance by considering what you're doing to nurture all parts of yourself.
“Get some meditation going, embark on a workout routine, and finally start the vision board you’ve been procrastinating on,” Firester wrote to those seeing 333. “Your angels want you to look at areas of your life that are not fully rounded out, and self-correct.”
