Today is 11/11, a real banger in the Woo Woo world (where I have longstanding citizenship). It’s sort of like New Year’s Day, except instead of a bunch of (mostly) diet culture-driven resolutions, it’s more like the train has just pulled into Manifestation Station, all aboard!
In numerology, 11 is what’s called a master number, which puts it in charge of intuition, spiritual awakening, enlightenment, and providing an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of your inner world. In this math (not girl math, not math-math), most numbers get boiled down to a single digit. Yes, 1 + 1 = 2, but in this case, 11 gets a hall pass. The two ones standing side by side are meant to be a mirror. The invitation: take a good look, not only to see what you’re capable of, but to notice what is standing between you and the life you actually want.
This year’s portal comes with a bonus: 2026 reduces to 1 (stay with me here: 2 + 0 + 2 + 6 = 10, then 1 + 0 = 1). One is the number of new beginnings, initiative, independence, and the courage to own your path. Stack that little baby on top of 11, and modern numerologists (and yours truly) will tell you it adds up to a shift in perspective and the start of a new chapter.
So today’s THE day to pause and reflect. Which patterns are ready to be left at the station? Which fears have overstayed their welcome? Name what’s holding you back, drop whatever doesn’t fit the person you’re becoming, and point your energy at the life you’re building. And if you’re rolling your eyes at all of this, roll away. Doesn’t offend me in the slightest. But as you’re rolling, I also gently offer this: what harm can come from answering the question, “What do I really want?”
And while you’re at it, take a minute to look up. Literally, because the Northern Taurid meteor shower peaks tonight into tomorrow. What’s that, you ask? Oh, just the occasional meteor bright enough to leave a trail of light across the sky. The shower is less spa-like from all angles, more of a slow, bright drizzle, but with Monday’s new moon that also means (mostly) dark skies as the backdrop.
Like I said, a real banger.
We now return you to your regularly scheduled non-Woo Woo programming.
XO,
SG
P.S. I’d be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge today is also Veterans Day and extend a sincere thank you to all those who serve and have served.
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I had no idea! But I was incredibly reflective today and pondering existential questions. It must be a summoning!