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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ellie Muir

Meet the people who believe angels are speaking to them through their shopping receipts

In an era that experts say is being defined by ‘digital spirituality’, angel numbers have never been so ubiquitous - (Getty)

Every time 41-year-old Leila Green sees the time 11:11 written on a clock, she takes a deep breath and closes her eyes. For her, it’s a sign that she’s being protected by angels. So when 11 November rolls around each year, she takes things very seriously.

“I like to follow my intuition on that day,” she explains. “If someone I haven’t been in touch with for ages just pops into my head – maybe there’s a reason that I need to connect with that person.” She often looks to “angel numbers” for guidance and support. Just last month, Green purposefully booked her driving test for 11:11 in the morning. She’d failed numerous attempts before, but this time around successfully passed. “It put me in a more positive mindset to take the test,” she says. “It’s the feeling that I’ve got the universe on my side.”

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