While November 11 may appear to be just another autumn Monday, many mystics believe it is the most magical day of the year. However, many people believe that seeing 11s is a sign that you’ve found or are on your way to finding your Twin Flame, or spiritual twin. If you’re looking for your Twin Flame (or simply seeing the number 11 more frequently than usual), the powerful energy we’ll all be feeling on November 11 is a good time to begin delving deeper into the concept.

The number 11 has a strong meaning in numerology: It’s a “master” number, an angel number, and is associated with higher spiritual consciousness, manifesting abundance, and soul growth — and 11/11 is thought to be a powerful day that will allow everyone to connect with their higher self and begin manifesting their goals. That’s one of the reasons people believe it’s lucky to see 11:11 on the clock!

So, what exactly is a Twin Flame? Bustle spoke with psychic medium Nicole (Live the Light) Bowman, a Keen.com advisor, who elaborated on the concept. “Your spiritual twin is your Twin Flame,” she explains. “Twin Flames exist in many different religions and schools of thought… and are essentially your spiritual other half. The relationship’s purpose is to grow and evolve together, but also to give back and serve the world by raising vibrations.”

A Twin Flame is not to be confused with a soulmate (who are people you meet throughout your life who are meant to help your soul grow and expand), but rather your energetic equal — and the chemistry is undeniable. “The Twin Flame connection is different because they’re literally another part of you — it’s like looking into a mirror — versus a soulmate, who stretches your soul and teaches you lessons but isn’t always your spiritual twin,” Bowman tells Bustle. People believe that while we can have many soulmates, we only have one Twin Flame (or no Twin Flame at all, as I’ll explain later).

So the spiritual purpose of having a Twin Flame in your life is to help you make a positive difference in the world, making it an even deeper, more powerful, and more profound connection. “A Twin Flame connection is about spreading more love, light, and awareness to the world through the union of two people who love each other so deeply that everyone can see and feel it,” says Bowman. “Essentially, the love and service of two Twin Flame souls becomes an example for the rest of the world — and when more people love, they heal and raise the vibration.”

11/11 & Twin Flames

So, how does the concept of Twin Flames relate to the date 11/11? Dr. Amanda Noelle, who specializes in spiritual Twin Flame work, wrote on her website, “The number eleven is commonly thought to represent the two lovers coming together as the sole-soul energy of Twin Flame Love.” “It is a harmonious symbol of duality (the separation of the two one-digits) and Oneness (eleven as a single number.” It’s also worth noting that when the number eleven is turned on its side, it almost exactly resembles an equal sign — which seems like no coincidence, given that Twin Flames are thought to be two spiritual equals.

Pay attention to how the number 11 appears in your life, as it could indicate that your Twin Flame (or at least Twin Flame energy) is currently in or near your life. “I believe 11/11 is one of the many sacred signs of Twin Flame Love,” Dr. Noelle wrote on her website. “[U]sing the number 11 or 11/11 to attract your Twin Flame is a fantastic tool!” There are many fun 11/11 spells and rituals that you can use and adapt to manifest Twin Flame energy in your life, as well as 11/11 crystals that can help you connect with the natural spiritual energy of the day.

How Can I Locate My Twin Flame?

There are some signs to look out for if you believe your Twin Flame is out there looking for you, or if you believe you are already in a relationship with your Twin Flame. For example, you may have the overwhelming sense that you’ve met the person before, you may feel some sort of psychic or spiritual connection, but most of all, you’ll feel intense. Of course, these connections are about raising the vibrations on the planet.

“When Twin Flame connections happen,” Bowman tells Bustle, “they almost always result in a life of service together where you’re both giving back on some level.” “… So that intensity that people are feeling is your soul waking up and realising that there is a greater mission and energy here than you may have imagined.”

While we frequently imagine the Twin Flame connection as a passionate romance between two lovers, this is not always the case. “A lot of Twin Flame relationships are romantic, but not all of them are,” Bowman adds, noting that a Twin Flame soul can also be found in a friend or family member. Some people don’t even have a Twin Flame! “You’re whole — you’re never half of anything,” Bowman explains. “Twin Flame souls can sometimes unite to form a much more powerful force. Sometimes, however, there is only one soul doing their thing, and they do not necessarily have a Twin Flame.”