Ever notice how some numbers on the clock just happen to pop up more frequently than others? There is one such number, of course: 11:11. Then there is that cult following behind 3:33. But
5:55
? That’s a rare creature indeed. Like finding a four-leaf clover in the middle of a field of digital displays.
So why is 5:55 so unattainable? First, it just happens to fall squarely in the no man’s land between afternoon and evening.
Most people are wrapping up work, fighting their way through traffic, or elbow-deep in dinner preparation. Who’s got time to fixate on a clock?
But that’s not the extent of bad timing. Our brains are programmed to recognise patterns; 5:55 is just odd. It’s nothing like the neat, rounded feel of 5:00 nor satisfyingly symmetrical like 5:50. It’s the awkward middle child of clock times, easy to overlook. And, after all, 5 is hardly the coolest number in town. It’s no mystifying 7 or the perfect 10. Poor 5 is just doing its best, bless its heart.
But here’s the kicker- maybe that is what makes 5:55 special. In a world obsessed with round numbers and perfect symmetry, 5:55 breaks the rules. It’s the time that dares to be different, which slips through the cracks while we’re all waiting for 6:00 to roll around.
Other people say that 5:55 is kind of like when you see some big changes coming to knock on your door. Some even claim it’s a wake-up call for you to pay attention to the little things in life. But it may just be the universe saying, “Hey, you missed
5:54
, but hold on – 5:56 is going to be a banger!”
Numerologically, 5:55 = 6 (5+5+5=15, 1+5=6). Six is about harmony, balance, and home. So here you have this huge transformative energy (555) that ultimately wants to be stable (6). It’s like trying to park a rocket ship in your garage, not impossible, but definitely tricky.
5:55 is also a wake-up call. It’s the universe tapping you on the shoulder saying, “Hey, are you ready for some change?” It is reminding you that the only thing constant in this world is change, and whether you like it or not, its knocking on your doorstep and telling you to be prepared.
The next time you see 5:55, don’t ignore it. Take some time to think of areas in your life which are in need of small little revolutions. Who knows? That moment could be what will motivate you into whatever life may hit you with. Next time, in fact, if you see 5:55 on the clock, congratulate yourself. You saw something very rare and lovely. Take some time now to revel in those plain, odd-numbered, in-between times.
Who knows? You’ll end up learning to love 5:55, and if that’s not going to be the case then you will have 6:66, right? Oh wait.
