11:11 A Wink From the Universe that You’re on the Right Track
Synchronicity, where destiny and free will intersect.
When you remain connected to the Divine, She will speak to you — in patterns and connections, signs and synchronicities— all sorts of gifts. When magic rises to the surface of your awareness and in your life, you know you’ve been blessed by Her. It makes life a wild adventure and a source of incredible strength, coming to you when you need it most.– Phyllis Curot
Synchronicity is a term originally coined by psychologist Carl Jung that refers to deeply meaningful coincidences that mysteriously occur in your life. When you have the feeling that an experience is far too significant to be random, you may be experiencing synchronicity. It can manifest in an endless array of forms, depending upon your unique concerns, needs and desires at any given moment.
It’s common for people with a mystical nature to see numbers like 11 11, 444 or 123, or symbols like a triangle, infinity symbol or the tree of life and wonder what they mean. Those who experience synchronous events usually report seeing or hearing specific names, numbers, words, or symbols that they relate to in some way. Thinking, hearing or dreaming about someone from the distant past who calls or shows up unexpectedly is another common example. If a seemingly random event feels meaningful to you in a symbolic way, you may be experiencing synchronicity that is offering you a message, a lesson or a validation.
Have you ever experienced synchronicities like these?
Recurring signs that seem to lead you somewhere special like your ideal job, home or relationship
Overhearing a couple of strangers talk about something that is of great significance to your own life
Media that all somehow have the same underlying storyline/focus/message
Meeting the exact right person at the exact right time such as a partner, friend or teacher
Is there proof of Synchronicity?
Jungian theorists believe that synchronicity comes from the unconscious mind intersecting with collective unconscious. Eastern philosophers posit that synchronicity is a manifestation of the fundamental energetic connection of all living things within the universe; quantum physicists tell us that the mind is non-local, and that there is a universal consciousness that unites us on a non-physical level. Skeptics might call it magical thinking and point out the psychological tendency to see what you expect to see, or the common habit of seeing personal connections where there are none. Whatever the cause, synchronicity is far too common and way too intriguing to dismiss as irrelevant.
Perhaps you’ve had an increase in synchronicity lately or other unusual intuitive experiences. These are signs that you may be undergoing a spiritual awakening. Good for you! Get ready for magic to rise to the surface in your life. Like intuition, synchronous experiences are as unique as your fingerprint and are not experienced by others in exactly the same way. The only person who can truly interpret and understand a synchronous experience is you. These spontaneous revelations can help you know in your bones when you’re making wise choices that align with your soul’s blueprint…or not. Seemingly random meaningful events are like a private aha! moment between the universe, your soul and your destiny.
If you’re curious, experiment with synchronicity. Test the theory for yourself. Be open to the idea of receiving “winks or nudges from the universe.” Start making choices with the expectation that in every moment, you can receive relevant guidance from an interactive universe that helps you to live the life you planned for yourself before you were born. Ask for help or support when you need it, as your right to choose your path or deviate from it is absolute; your free will cannot be violated, even by entities in higher realms who love you unconditionally and want to help you. Your decision to muddle through life alone is honored and respected. But if you ask for help and consent to receiving it, you can summon legions of heavenly helpers to your side.
You’ll either experience the joy of getting a wink from the universe letting you know you’re on the right track or the persuasive nudge that gets you back on your path if you’ve strayed.
By learning how to accurately interpret the symbolic signs that appear in your life, you’ll be able to know when you’re on the right path, and when you may be careening towards a dead end. Be curious. Use your imagination. Get quiet and silently ask:
What does this synchronicity mean to me? Is there a symbolic message that speaks to me in this event? If so, what does it mean?
Wait for words, images, feelings, symbols, songs or situations to emerge that convey a relevant message. Be open to it being either a confirmation or a course correction. If you’re doubtful, keep asking and waiting. It may show up in the near future, so stay aware and receptive as you engage in ordinary activities. Pay special attention to your body, as it is a repository of wisdom that will tell you the truth, even when your mind wants you to believe something that is untrue.
Synchronicity Helps You Access Spiritual Guidance.
What issues or questions have been emerging frequently in your life? What has been the biggest source of anxiety/frustration you’ve been dealing with? Try searching for the common patterns in attitude, behavior or relationships in a variety of events and relate them back to your synchronicity. Is there a theme? Allow behavioral patterns and relationship dynamics to reveal themselves to you and be open to suggestions for improvement. Your dreams may also help you to understand the synchronicity you experience, as dreams are the language of your unconscious mind. If you raise questions before you go to sleep, ask your dreams for answers, or consciously create daydreams to help you solve a problem.
Many spiritually-led people use oracle cards to divine soul’s guidance and invite a greater awareness of synchronicity. In the private half hour spiritual counseling sessions known as “Soul Readings” I use Doreen Virtue’s Angel Cards with the intention of accessing intuitive messages for the one asking. I have observed countless people interpret the three Angel Cards they choose (seemingly at random) from a deck of 50 cards and light up in awe. With tears and goose bumps aplenty, they often amaze themselves with the depth, specificity and encouraging nature of the insight they receive. The heavens literally open up to offer assistance through any means we choose, for when we ask with a pure heart, grace responds.
An Angel Card Soul Reading is like a snapshot of your soul and its blueprint. It’s a sacred space where you can ask for guidance about matters both mundane and monumental. It is a powerful opportunity for you to Ask, believe and receive. You can book or buy a gift certificate at Artemis Ethos, Asbury Park, NJ or contact me directly for a remote appointment.
I love this, Katie. I've seen it in my life a number of times. I take it seriously and continue to look for these moments. I consider finding you to be one of those events, at a point when I was desperate, and had fallen out of favor with just about every one of my friends. It was the word "Solace" in the title of your newsletter that caught my attention and inspired me to write to you, never imagining you would actually respond. That response from you was my "wink from the universe." The rest is history as the saying goes.
The timing of this post is synchronistic since I just experienced synchronicity last night when a commenter shared the Theodore Roethke poem “The Waking,” which tied into the themes of fate, free will, and awakening in a question I was composing for a Dissident Dialogue when his comment arrived:
• https://margaretannaalice.substack.com/p/letter-to-the-amnesty-demanders/comment/45063360
I wrote about some examples of experiences of synchronicity in my life in this piece:
• “My Two-Year Stackiversary: Lattice of Coincidence + The Courage to Face the Truth”: https://margaretannaalice.substack.com/p/my-two-year-stackiversary-lattice