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CHAPTER 1
WAKE-UP CALLS AND CODES OF CONSCIOUSNESS
"Last night as I pulled into my driveway, I looked down at my mileage and it read 11,111.1! Weird! Then [sic] I woke up this morning at 2:22 a.m.! This is just getting too weird! Those angels are working their magic!"
"I began seeing 1111 many years ago. I also see 111, 222, 333, and so on. Sometimes I'll wake in the middle of the night at exactly 1:11. These numbers have appeared on boxes, license plates, house numbers, friends addresses, phone numbers, totals at the grocery store."
"I woke up at 11:11 last night! I had only been asleep a short time! This morning I was outside with my granddaughter and she said she wanted to go in! Weird, she never wants to go in! So we went in and turned the TV on ... I noticed that the time on the screen was 11:11! I love the little reminders ... makes my day go so much better!"
11:11. 11-11. 1111. No matter what form it takes, the number sequence of four 1s is the most often reported "time prompt," or number sequence, in the world. Dating back to the 1970s, when new age groups spoke of the coming golden age of humanity, the "age of Aquarius" when we would come out of the shadows of the murky Piscean age and walk into the light of awakening, this particular number sequence has fascinated and enchanted thousands of people. The meaning behind it has been hotly debated, but suffice it to say, those who regularly experience it believe they are being "prompted" to wake up, pay attention, and get ready in body, mind, and spirit.
But ready for what?
Even as scientists insist that numbers are the universe's chosen form of language, and the age of technology exists around binary code, we have another side to us that recognizes these numbers on a whole different level. Human consciousness, which we still really don't know whether exists as part of the mind or outside it, appears to operate on its own "code," and communicates with higher levels of existence via the use of number patterns that speak to a deeper, archetypal collective unconscious. Meaning, our brains don't quite get it, but our spirits do.
In terms of 11-11, or 11:11, there are some unusual properties to think about right off the bat. According to TimeandDate.com, the number 11 is considered mathematically special because it is a primary number. When any string of 1s is multiplied by itself, it equals a palindrome. Let's try it:
11 × 11 = 121
111111 × 111111 = 12345654321
111111111 × 111111111 = 12345678987654321
Spooky, right? But does this mean anything other than some number sequences have really peculiar properties that seem to hold a higher intelligence within? Maybe.
11:11 THEORIES
The connection between 11:11 and other time prompts and number sequences has spawned numerous theories involving everything from angelspeak to codes of DNA and human consciousness, to mere pokes in the side from our dead relatives and ancestral spirits trying to get us to open our eyes, focus, and notice something. The significance of 11:11 is almost as varied as the people who see it on a regular basis!
Some of the more persistent and widespread theories suggest that the appearance of these numbers somehow portend that a window is about to open and you must consult with your guides, spirit or otherwise, as to whether or not you should go through it. According to Alanna Ketler in "What is the Significance of 11:11" on the Collective Evolution website, when you see this number sequence, you should stop and make a wish. The association of 11:11 and making a wish is a popular one, perhaps fueled by social networking where it seems to have gone viral. Memes and images abound encouraging people to make a wish every time they see this number pattern, even though finding the origin of this theory is somewhat impossible (Hollywood has taken notice, with a few 11:11-oriented movies).
The phenomenon of 11:11 is usually positively associated with ascension of the spirit and consciousness, so when we see this prompt, we are supposed to stop and take notice, be open to whatever sensations, thoughts, and feelings we have, and be receptive to the synchronicities that follow. But the same might be said for 3:33, or 12:12, right? If all this means is you should slow down and lift your consciousness, couldn't you do that anytime you want to? The same article goes on to state, "When you see 1111, whether on a clock, a license plate, your bank statement, or anywhere else, it's like a friendly little sign from your soul, source, higher self, God, or the entire universe — whatever you choose to call it — that everything is in alignment and you are exactly where you need to be, right here, right now." There is something extremely intriguing about this. The idea that we resonate more positively to certain numbers, words, and phrases over others is paramount to understanding why seeing four 1s turns us on both spiritually and mentally.
WHY 11:11?
11:11 is pure, symmetrical, and pretty to look at. The number one often refers to God, source, and creation. Numerologists claim the number 11 itself points to spirituality, revelation, enlightenment, idealism, and intuition, so maybe that is why this particular sequence has a more profound effect on us than 12:12 or 5:55 or 120021. Unless one of those other patterns has extreme personal significance, like the birthday of a child or an important street address, we generally don't perceive the same level of meaning that we see in 11:11. For those seeking more scientific proof of the importance of numbers, in the next chapter we will explore some of the reasons why our brains seem to love both symmetrical number sequences and numbers of all kinds.
In terms of spirit, any explanation can be ascribed some meaning when a number sequence or time prompt keeps showing up. Believe in spirit guides? That's them talking to you! Angels? Pay attention, they are guiding you! Twin Flames? The man or woman of your dreams is coming! Awakened consciousness? The time prompts tell you to get ready! It is all subjective and often based upon our own beliefs and perceptions, even our religious background or world view. A quick peek at any social networking site offers these explanations and more for the appearances of time prompts such as 11:11.
If you are of a religious bent, you may believe that the number 1 is a divine number representing the One, the All, or God. A non-religious person would look at the same number and suggest it represents a leader, or even the self. "Looking out for Number One." A depressed loner will look at the number 1 as representing a lonely state of existence, as in "One is the loneliest number." It is also the number of unity, wholeness, and completeness. Yet another person might say it is the number of solitude and being left to his/her own devices. Yet at the most objective level, based on its Proto-Indo-European root, the number 1 simply means there is only one of whatever it is that is being counted! In mathematics, it is simply a digit that comes after zero and before two.
Yet in complex mathematics, the number 1 becomes a dynamo that is involved in numerous ratios and equations and is one of the most critical base numbers there is, if not the most critical, to establishing measurement and quantity. Without the number 1, we would not have computers or algebra or physics or even the ability to distinguish an individual object out of a million other objects, similar or otherwise.
NUMBER VIBES
Aside from the mathematical importance, though, our spirits/minds resonate with the number 1, whether alone or doubled, as in 11, or symmetrical, as in 11:11, in a much different way. On a symbolic level, we feel it is a connection to a higher power or source, a God source if you will. We sense it has importance as a foundational building block to human life and even consciousness (even if we don't know the details behind it). We claim to feel a sense of resonance with the frequency the number sequence "gives off," based on our already scientific understanding of how important the number 1 is but added to our understanding that there is another side to our existence that goes beyond the mere physical.
Might the symmetry of 11:11 give us a sense of balance in a chaotic world? Does the appearance of this time prompt on our clocks and digital readouts remind us to balance our work life with our play life, our emotions with our thoughts, our masculine with our feminine qualities, our positive with our negative? If so, the appearance of this time prompt helps us to be more grounded and aware, even if there is no scientific basis for this kind of meaning. Who cares, if it works!
In "Spiritual Meaning of Number Eleven" from Whats-Your-Sign.com, the author states that "Those who recognize the spiritual meaning of the number Eleven in their lives are quite sensitive to vibrational frequencies matching these attributes listed." Those attributes include: calm, tact, balance, justice, kindness, equality. The article goes on to say that those who see elevens all the time are thoughtful and intuitive souls. Perhaps this explains why some people never see 11:11 or any other time prompt. They are not wired to do so or are not operating on the correct vibrational frequency to make the connection.
In "11:11. Is It Happening to You?" on PowerofPositivity.com, the author posits that our spirit guides, angels, or higher selves know how powerful the act of repetition is in driving home important wisdom and insights. "Our Spirit Guides, angels, or higher selves like to speak to us through various methods, such as playing a recurring song on the radio that may have special significance, answering a prayer, flipping to a certain page in a book we're reading, or even directing our attention to repeating numbers on a clock, or sign, such as 11:11." Then, as this happens to more and more people, who talk about it on social networks, it goes viral; soon there is a collective shift in consciousness and awareness as more people become aware of the same number sequence. The article goes on to say that the "turning of ages" began back on December 21, 2012, at 11:11 a.m., which, coincidentally, is the exact time the Winter Solstice began and continued to usher us into the Golden Age and out of the Dark Age. Ascended masters will come back to the planet to assist in our healing and growth (the return of ancient aliens perhaps?).
Therefore, seeing 11:11 means you are on the right path, and should stay put, stay focused, and listen for more guidance. Those familiar with 11:11 attest to the increase of synchronicities that happen when these time prompts appear, and that they are little pokes and prods reminding us to stay present enough to notice and process them. Otherwise, we miss ample opportunities for growth and ascension.
TWIN FLAMES
For some, that growth may come from finally meeting up with a twin flame. In "The Phenomenon and Meaning of 11:11: The Twin Flame Connection," on the Elephant Journal website, the number sequence may be telling us to pay attention to things that increase our soul's growth and to prepare for a life filled with things we may not have imagined possible. One of those things is the potential manifestation of our Twin Flame, or the unique soul connection we share with the person from whom our soul was separated when we came into this incarnation.
The concept of Twin Flames originated with the idea that before we were born, our souls were once made of two halves. When we incarnate upon this earth, we do so alone, and long to return to the "other half" of our soul if we can find that person in this lifetime. In order to do so, we must be spiritually ready for this "high level of comfort, intimacy, understanding of each other and a sense of peace — it's the feeling of returning home." The time prompts of 11:11 we see are markers along the path back to our Twin Flame, and reminders that we must be in a high vibration to meet and connect with them once more.
Seeing 11:11 means that we need to get ready, for our Twin Flame is nearby or about to make himself or herself known to us. Will we be in a state of present moment awareness to be able to recognize them, or focused on the regrets of the past or the anxieties of the future, and miss them altogether?
DNA AND NUMBERS
In a later chapter, we will delve into numerology, which ascribes particular characteristics to numbers using our names or dates of birth. Like astrology, it's all in the details and a number or letter has its own powerful meaning and its own vibration. Thus, the numbers or translation to letters in your name, or the numbers in your birth-date that add up to a "master number" can give you incredible insight into yourself, your future, and your dreams. More on that later.
Does the appearance of number sequences suggest something that might be encoded in our DNA? Could our genetic material have the key that goes into the lock that, when opened, reveals a true understanding of who we are and why we are here? Possibly. There are books about 11:11 being a doorway to another dimension, another reality, and another level of consciousness for those lucky enough to recognize the signs and heed them. A genetic revolution of sorts that makes us superhuman and able to operate on a whole new level. The number 11 can represent our twin strands of DNA, that when fully "activated" will trigger a new and higher vibrational frequency upon which our consciousness operates. 11:11 is the number of the shift that must occur to each one of us as individuals, but also to the whole of society to lift the planet out of darkness and into the light of a new conscious revolution. A Golden Age that will bring about greater spiritual awareness, peace, and compassion.
If indeed the number sequence of 11:11 is directing us toward a Golden Age, shouldn't we all be seeing it continuously? A possible answer to that could be that we must be aware and present to see the sequence. But really, how often do we busy, distracted humans spend in the present? We stress over the past. We stress over the future. We bury our heads in our computers and cell phones and gadgets, unaware of what is passing us by — if only we looked up and focused.
Spiritual awakening cannot occur to someone who is so trapped in the physical world and so focused on the non-spiritual. Perhaps seeing 11:11 now and then is a way to get more and more people to stop, look, listen, and find the guidance they need to play their own individual roles in the evolution of the planet and all its beings. Maybe it also serves as a way for us to "remember" why we are here and realign with our purpose by examining our thoughts, behaviors, and actions to see if they truly reflect who we are and hope to be.
ANGEL NUMBERS
Many people believe angels are behind these time prompts. It is a way for our angels and spirit guides to make us pay attention so that they can impart a message of wisdom or insight we need to hear. At first, we see a particular number sequence just once or twice, but soon we are seeing it everywhere, and we cannot help but pay attention to it. As we begin to ask ourselves what these signs might mean, it's important to stay open to what we are thinking and experiencing in the present moment and look for clues to decode the messages. Angels and spirit guides communicate with us all the time, but they do so with signs and symbols that speak to our subconscious minds where they can bypass the analytical, judgmental conscious mind that wants to ignore the signs, or explain them away as coincidence.
According to the website Ask-Angels.com, "The specific message depends on where you are in the present moment. It depends on what's happening in your life and how far you've progressed on your awakening path. At first, 11:11 could simply be a wake-up call from your Angels and from your higher self saying, 'Hey, we're here.' There's more going on than the physical dimension."
These time prompts allow us to focus in on what we are thinking and to bring us back into the present moment so we can ask whether our thoughts are serving us and directing us toward what we truly desire to manifest.
How often do we even think about the thoughts we are thinking? The vast majority of the time, we are not thinking about what we want, but instead of all the things that we don't like or need. Guess what? When we do that, we get more of them. But when we see 111 or 11:11, we can slow down and let our angels remind us to set our thoughts straight and even make sure we are sending the highest and best thoughts out into the collective.
Other numbers of the angels include:
222 – Newly planted ideas are taking root. Water and nurture them correctly and don't quit if you can't yet see the growth.
333 – Ascended Masters are nearby and ready to offer guidance and love if you call upon them. This can include Jesus, Mary, Moses, or any other spiritual master figure.
444 – You are surrounded by loving angels. Do not worry!
555 – Major life change ahead. Buckle your seatbelt!
666 – Your thoughts may be out of balance and more focused on the material. Refocus and get back to balance.
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Excerpted from "11:11 The Time Prompt Phenomenon"
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