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What does the angel number 1234 mean?

Follow the steps toward your goal, just like the numbers follow in order.

Life is complicated, so often giving us the urge to rush through it to reach our destination. It’s hard to have the necessary patience to actually experience each step and stay on the path as it stretches out in front of you.

The angel number 1234 is all about telling you to trust the order and steps in front of you.

If you’re unfamiliar, an angel number is a series of digits that suggest something about your life. You might see 1234 on a clock, a speedometer, a ticket or even deep in a historical work. In each place, it serves as a reminder of the step-by-step processes of life.

If sticking to the path feels risky or frustrating, there’s something else to consider. It’s significant that this angel number has four digits, as these “speak to us of financial stability and personal security and safety,” Inbaal Honigman, an astrologer, tells TODAY.com. With that said, here's everything you need to know about the angel number 1234.

Angel number 1234 meaning

As mentioned above, this angel number is all about order and trusting the steps you’re taking toward what you want. “It symbolizes the need for harmony, organization and taking practical steps, one by one, to reach your goals.” Tara Bennet, a spiritual coach, astrologer and numerologist at Mediumchat Group, tells TODAY.com.

It starts with the digit 1, which points out that each person starts at the beginning and climbs one step at a time, per Honigman. “It’s an organized, logical, confident angel number which tells you that you’re doing everything right, and whatever is coming to you is the perfect event at the perfect moment,” she adds. “The angel number 1234 is ever-ascending, with an energy of growth, and is measured, sensible and pragmatic.”

Honigman highlights the inclusion of the number 4, which indicates stability. “A chair with 4 legs, a table with 4 legs and a house with 4 corners are all structures that keep you safe and stable with predictable results. Watching the number rise from 1 to 2 to 3 to 4 demonstrates the build-up toward that stability.”

The digits in this angel number add up to 10, which is called its "root number." The number 10 “is a powerful number associated with mastery and fulfillment. It signifies completion and reaching a high level of spiritual awareness,” Bennet says.

What does angel number 1234 mean for love?

Bennet says 1234 suggests now is the time to work on deepening your connection and taking the time to invest in your relationship. You could take action with something simple like a candlelit dinner or go bigger like a romantic getaway. The key is to grow closer and build that connection further. “For singles, your match is on the horizon,” Bennet says. “Open your heart and mind to potential matches. Maximize opportunities to meet your love, join dating sites and widen your social circle.”

Honigman says the angel number 1234 is also an excellent reminder to take your time and enjoy every step in a relationship. She explains that this could mean ensuring you know each other well before jumping into marriage and meeting the people they’re closest to before moving in together.

“This number reminds you that you’ve got all the time in the world, so conquer each stage in turn. Get to know the other person, fall in love slowly, take however long it takes,” she says. “Build a future that’s based on consistency, not speed.”

What does angel number 1234 mean for your career?

Instead of wondering if other people will achieve your goals first or rushing to succeed, the number 1234 reminds you that each thing will come when needed.

“It is a steadfast number that reminds you that there are no shortcuts. Just as certain as 4 follows 3 follows 2 follows 1, you can be sure that hard work brings results,” says Honigman.

Bennett seconds this, explaining that the number can be an indicator you’re on the right track and growing your career just as you should be. Those career goals, the job you want so badly, are coming up.

What should you do if you keep seeing it?

Seeing the angel number 1234 on a clock or otherwise is a sign that you can keep going as you are and prepare for the transitions ahead. It indicates that positive changes are in store, and you can grab them with “the full force of the universe behind you,” Bennet says.

“Night follows day, summer follows spring, and your eventual success is inevitable,” Honigman says. “There’s no need to take it up a gear, but similarly, it’s not time for a break yet.” She suggests clearing the doubts from your mind and staying confident that success has not reached you yet simply because it’s not time.

Take action by removing doubts and second-guessing from your mind. Settle into the confident belief that you’re doing all that is needed of you, and the only reason success may not have reached you yet is that it isn’t time yet. Keep putting one foot in front of the other.