Although the ancient tradition of numerology is not really connected to the more modern idea of ​​angel numbers, single-digit numbers often have parallels in terms of their meaning.

As numerologist Michelle Buchanan previously told mindbodygreen, for example, life path numbers 6 in numerology are true guardians of society who love to help and serve others. But, as you might have guessed, one of their biggest lessons is learning to balance giving and receiving, numerologist and author You are Cosmic Code says Caitlin Kerhart.

“These are people who will go to the ends of the earth for those they care about,” she explains, but they must not overstep others’ boundaries and must learn to balance home and work.

Similarly, the number 6 as an angel number represents the need for balance and beauty, according to Richardson. “It often comes to clients when they need to increase self-care or focus on themselves in a healthy way,” she says, adding that it makes sense because a 6 can be very service-oriented, feeling responsible for others.

“It’s great because we get so much when we give authentically and in a balanced way,” says Richardson, as long as you do it without sacrificing yourself. “While the 6 may be the number of sacrifice and service, it is also a number that reminds us to act in balance in order to be sustainable,” she notes.