Palindrome Day—what's the meaning behind today's 'lucky' 22/2/22 date?

Palindrome Day is celebrated when the date can be read the same back to front as it is front to back. February 22, 2022, happens to be one of these exact dates as it can be written as 22/02/2022.

While there are many astrological events of 2022 to mark in your calendar, today's date is a rather unique celebration of symmetry. Many cultures celebrate palindrome day which marks the rare occasion that the date can be read as a palindrome.

This day can have different meanings for different cultures and many people believe that doing certain activities on February 22 can bring you good luck. So here is everything you need to know about this rare date...

Why is 22/2/22 lucky?

From mathematicians to spiritual believers, many people think that palindrome day are lucky and the symmetry of the date can bring good fortune to people who make big decisions or changes in their life.

Numerologist Josh Siegel told National News that February 22 is the perfect day to make a big decision about your life. “The date itself is a significant representation of the numbers 2, 20, and 22,” said Josh. “These numbers all relate to intuition and awakenings,"

“The number two represents duality, the decisions we make, and how we see others. It is an indication that we may have fallen out of balance.” So make sure you're making wise decisions this 'TWOsday' (as some are calling it) and ensure that you have balance and harmony in your life.

"Those who are born on this day may have heightened intuition and would be natural peacemakers,” adds Josh. “They are coming into a world that needs them to help us find harmony, to show us we are far more similar than what we may believe.” So if you know anyone expecting a baby on this date, they could be in luck!

The repetition of the number two is also significant as it is an angel numbers. Angel numbers are sequences of numbers that you see repeated ie: 444, 555, or 222. Some believe that these numbers appear to us as divine intervention from the angels who are trying to guide you on a certain path and speak to you through numbers.

Is 22/2/22 an Ambigram or Palindrome?

February 22 is not only a palindrome but it is also an ambigram. This means that if you arrange the digits of today's date in vertical order, you would still see the same number.

This is best illustrated by typing 22/2/22 or 22/02/2022 into an old calculator and turning the device upside down. The number two looks the same both ways and it's clearly an ambigram.

When was the last Palindrome Day?

Although Palindrome days are pretty rare the last palindrome date was actually earlier this month. February 2, 2022, also can be viewed as 2/2/22, making it the last palindrome day to occur.

The next palindrome date is set to occur next year on March 20, 2023, as this date can be viewed as 03/02/2023. Sadly this number does not have as much of a mystical association as 22/2/22. The number sequence in 2023 is not an angel number and has less spiritual significance to many groups, but can still be enjoyed by people who appreciate symmetry and a palindrome!