If it takes two to tango, we’ll be dancing up a metaphorical storm this week: This Tuesday is the once-in-a-lifetime date of 2/22/22. Thanks to the date’s repeating numbers, it’s considered an angel number in numerology, or a number bearing a particular energy or universal message. In this case, the meaning of the date 2/22/22 is about connections and coming together—not just in one-on-one pairs, but among larger groups and communities, as well.

“Two is the number of intuition, observation, and relationships,” says numerologist Jasmine Wolfe. If you think back to the date 2/2/22 earlier this month—also replete with big “two” energy—you might be able to pinpoint certain revelations within your relationships or partnerships that bubbled up then. But now, you could say the universe is doubling down on that vibe. The appearance of six twos in one date reflects our human need for cooperation and teamwork, according to numerologist Johanna Aúgusta. “This day is a great one to reflect on how we communicate with our loved ones, and to seek to maintain an open-heart connection,” she says.

The meaning of the date 2/22/22 for romantic relationships, whether or not you’re in one

The standout singularity of the date 2/22/22 has made it the most popular day of this month for weddings, according to e-commerce wedding platform Zola—which is really saying a lot, given Tuesdays are historically the least popular day of the week to get married. And according to numerologist Jesse Kalsi, these couples may have the right idea, in terms of how to best embrace 2/22/22 energy. “This day is a good one to perform actions that fortify the love you feel for your partner,” he says. “If you can engage in activities that are productive to your relationship, the Venus energies that rule this year will become even more pronounced and deliver a renewed sense of hope and opportunity.”

“Sensitivity and empathy may be more prominent on this day, suggesting that you could become extra aware of a need for a shift in your relationship habits.” —Johanna Aúgusta, numerologist

More specifically, this Twos-day, as some are aptly nicknaming it, could surface our deep-rooted desire for balance and harmony with others. “Sensitivity and empathy may be more prominent on this day, suggesting that you could become extra aware of a need for a shift in your relationship habits,” says Aúgusta.

If you’re in a partnership, that positive change could be as simple as letting go of a grudge, apologizing for a misstep, or even planning a date night to reignite a sexy spark. And if you’ve recently come to any new understandings about relationships in your life (Venus retrograde, anyone?), it’s very possible that they’ll crystallize around this day and help inform a more authentic, intimate route forward.

If you’re single? The 2/22/22 energy is supportive for a self-care day steeped in peaceful activities like yoga, meditation, or whatever brings a sense of you back to you. (After all, it’s tough to be fully present in a relationship if you aren’t able to be fully present solo.) On the flip side, if you’re already operating at your highest octave, 2/22/22 is a prime day for a first date. “You may find that you have a heightened sense of appeal to a potential partner on this day, making it a conducive day to meeting someone new,” says Kalsi.

How the significance of this date could extend to non-romantic connections

Viewing the date 2/22/22 from a broader numerological lens will bring into focus another key element within: the appearance of the master number “22,” which is the number of the master builder, says Wolfe. “This is the number associated with building something bigger than yourself. And it’s about what we can build when we work together,” she says.

This teamwork-makes-the-dream-work vibe could bring about a moment of progress after two years of relative stagnancy, says Kalsi: “Business energies may be put into motion once more, and solutions to challenging dilemmas could become clearer on this day.” That is, the number “two” doesn’t just reflect love-based connections; it’s also about the kind of mental connections that can lead to a-ha moments and the type of interpersonal collaborations that can bring about innovation.

If you break down the full date, 2/22/2022, in numerological fashion by adding all of the numbers together until you “reduce” to a single digit, you’ll find even more support for this abundant outlook. The final number you get is three (here’s the math: 2+2+2+2+0+2+2=12; 1+2=3), which is associated with the beneficent planet of Jupiter and all its expansive energy, says Kalsi. “Like Jupiter, the number three reflects spirituality, higher education, and a sense of charity for those in need,” he says.

Taken together, those themes underscore our connections to our communities and the world as a whole—which Wolfe says is where the true meaning of the date 2/22/22 lies: “This is a day that can help us move forward as a global society, hopefully closer to a resolution that can benefit us all.”