Okay, so the other day I kept seeing the number 421 everywhere. Like, I’d glance at the clock and it’d be 4:21. Then I got a receipt for $4.21. It was weird, right? So I started to wonder if it meant something, like an angel number. I decided to do a little experiment to see if I could figure out its meaning for me.
My 421 Angel Number Experiment
First, I grabbed my journal. It’s just a regular notebook where I jot down random stuff, dreams, feelings, whatever’s going on. I started by writing down all the instances where I’d seen 421.
- Morning: Woke up and the clock said 4:21 AM. Couldn’t get back to sleep!
- Breakfast: The microwave timer ended on 4:21 while I was heating up my oatmeal.
- Coffee Shop: My total for a latte and a muffin came out to $4.21.
Next, I tried to think about what was happening around those times. What was I thinking about? Feeling? Was I stressed, happy, worried? I wrote all that down too. For example, when I saw 4:21 AM on the clock, I remembered feeling anxious about a presentation I had to give at work.

After I had all the “data” down, I started looking for patterns. I highlighted any recurring themes or feelings. It turned out that a lot of the times I saw 421, I was either thinking about work or feeling a little unsure of myself. I circled the most important pattern to do a research online.
Then I thought about the numbers themselves. I am really new in numerology. After the searching, It suggests that 4 is about building foundations, 2 is about partnerships and balance, and 1 is about new beginnings. Hmmm…
Putting it all together, it felt like 421 was a little nudge from the universe, I guess. It was like, “Hey, you’re building something important at work (the foundation), but don’t forget to find balance and maybe collaborate with others (partnerships), because it’s all leading to a fresh start (new beginnings).”
I’m not saying I’m suddenly a numerology expert, but it was a cool exercise. It made me pay more attention to my surroundings and my inner thoughts. It helped me to be actioned to my own intuition, even the number is no longer showing up frequently. I feel more confident about that presentation, and I even reached out to a colleague for help, which felt great!