“A great way to understand the energetic value of a number is by putting it in context to other numbers,” Richardson tells mbg. The number one, for example, represents initiation and new beginnings, while the number nine represents endings and completion. She notes that the more times you see two repeating, the more that energy is amplified (i.e., 22 versus 222 versus 2222). “222 is known as an angel number, offering intuitive guidance, and people with a life path number of two [in numerology] are thought to be intuitive and sensitive,” she adds. As numerologist Michelle Buchanan previously explained to mbg, life path two’s are known as the peacekeepers. “They’re detail-oriented, nurturing, intuitive, creative, and supportive—however, they must learn to love and believe in themselves and learn to say no,” she says. Before we dive into what it can mean if you see 222 or 2222, Richardson explains that certain numbers can also have meanings unique to you, like seven being your “lucky number,” for instance. She adds that if you were to see 222 on an email stamp from someone offering you a job, for example, it could indicate that by accepting, you are on the right path and will be calmly making steady, grounded progress toward your dreams. What to do about it: This angel number is urging you to get all your ducks in a row and keep at it. “It’s like knowing you want to get to Denver, and while you’re not there yet, you’ve checked your map and know you’re on the right highway, so you can sit back and commit calmly to the journey,” Richardson notes. What to do about it: Richardson likes to call 222 the “farming number,” as it encourages you to prepare the soil, plant the seeds, tend them—and wait. Just because you’re headed in the right direction doesn’t mean you should stop! “Things can take time to manifest and require consistent effort,” she adds. What to do about it: Rather than aggressively going after things, this angel number encourages you to slow your roll. “In that way it might be a nice reset and recalibration year for people, when they put more emphasis on feeling connected to themselves and others—very two energy,” Richardson says. If you’re in a relationship and 222 keeps popping up, that’s likely a good sign that things are going well in your relationship. That said, if you’re having creeping doubts about your partner, and suddenly 222 appears, that could indicate your doubts are leading up to something. Context always matters, so pay attention to what happened, and what you were thinking or feeling, when you saw the number. If you’re single and 222 keeps appearing as you think about love, it could be a sign that someone is on the way. However, because this energy encourages you to keep slowly and steadily working toward your goal, keep focusing on yourself and being the kind of person you’d want to attract. Overall, while 222 can represent sensitivity and intuition, Richardson says, “it’s a very stable-energy number that reminds you to approach your intuition about relationships or anything else in a grounded way.” If you keep seeing 2222 upon meeting someone you think could be your twin flame, that’s a very auspicious sign, indicating strong partnership. However, all relationships require work, and twin flames are no exception. As numerologist and author of You Are Cosmic Code Kaitlyn Kaerhart previously told mbg, two is the most resilient number. “Leading with the heart just as much as it does with its rational mind, this is a number that reaches its long-term goals through consistent dedication,” she explains. (And if you’re familiar with the tumultuous nature of twin flame relationships, you’re probably going to need that resilience and dedication.)
