Taylor Swift, the globally renowned singer and songwriter, holds a special belief in the numerology number 13, and for Swifties, this is no secret.
Before gracing the stage for a concert, Swift would mark the number 13 on her hand, symbolizing fearlessness, reminiscent of her second studio album, also titled "13."
But why 13? Well, Taylor Swift, born on December 13, 1989, falls under the zodiac sign Sagittarius, making 13 her lucky number. As she delved into her music career, Swift began weaving the number 13 into her work in intriguing ways.
In her 2021 album, "Red (Taylor’s Version)," the song "The Lucky One" stands out as the 13th track, featuring a 13-second intro, and the word "lucky" echoed 13 times in the lyrics. Swift, sharing insights with Paul McCartney in a Rolling Stone interview, expressed her fascination with numbers shaping her artistic world, with 13 and 89 being significant.
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In a 2009 MTV interview, Swift disclosed, “The significance of the number 13 on my hand... I paint this on my hand before every show because 13 is my lucky number; for a lot of reasons.”
From her birth date to album milestones, awards, and seating arrangements, the number 13 consistently appears in Swift's life, embracing a touch of superstition that has not failed her.
Swift's affinity for the number persisted when she released "Folklore" and "Evermore," ensuring one album had 16 songs and the other 15, totaling 31 tracks as she turned 31 – the reverse of her lucky number.
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During an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that same year, Swift again discussed her obsession with turning 31.
“Until I turn 113 or 131, this will be the highlight of my life,” she joked. “The numerology thing, when it doesn’t take over on its own, I sort of force it to happen.”
Expressing gratitude to her devoted fans on social media, Swift thanked them for their support and reciprocated by gifting the extended version of her concert film, "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour," on her birthday, December 13, 2023.
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Moreover, in an Instagram post on November 27, Swift announced the availability of the extended version, featuring songs like "The Archer" that didn't make it to the theatrical release, inviting fans to join in the celebration of the memorable year they've shared.
