If you're looking for that extra X factor to give you a pinch of lottery luck, why not draw inspiration from your horoscope?
Astrologers believe that your star sign can offer guidance on your personal lucky numbers, days of the week, and times of day. If you play in a lottery pool with friends and family, find out the most auspicious zodiac signs to combine in your group.
For thousands of years, many great leaders and ordinary people alike have based important decisions in every area of life on horoscopes.
Even if you take the ancient tradition with a pinch of salt, many people find that learning about their zodiac sign helps them gain greater understanding of themselves and others.
And it can't do any harm to keep your lucky numbers in mind when you play the lottery ... you might just be pleasantly surprised!
Aries (March 21 to April 20)
Symbol: The Ram
Impatient Aries will be first in line to buy their tickets for the next draw. Ambitious rams love a challenge and are drawn to the big jackpots. The sign's ruling planet is Mars, the god of war, so Aries will enjoy the thrill of competing. This driven sign views money-making as an adventure, and they'll give it their typical 150 percent commitment.
With their fierce independence and energy, Aries could use a big win to set up their own foundation - with themselves firmly in the driver's seat, of course!
Characteristics: Determined, confident, impatient, ambitious, independent, adventurous, energetic, born leader, driven, loyal, fiery, opinionated, impulsive, headstrong.
Money planet: Venus
Lucky numbers: 9, 41, 47, 49, 60, 67
Lucky days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday (try playing Mega Millions, which has draws on Tuesday, and Powerball, which has draws on Wednesday).
Lucky time: 1:00 to 9:00.
Best lottery pool signs: If you're playing with family and friends, the most compatible signs are Taurus, Leo, Sagittarius, and Gemini.
Taurus (April 21 to May 21)
Symbol: The Bull
Hardworking and patient, Bulls love watching their wealth accumulate as the result of their careful strategy.
Dependable Taurus would cautiously invest a jackpot win and patiently manage their money to ensure they and their loved ones will always have plenty.
However, Taurus is ruled by the planet Venus, which also gives them a love of indulgence and luxury - the good life, with lots of toys. Bulls need to ensure they keep this side of their personality from getting the better of them.
Characteristics: Cautious, opinionated, proud, practical, purposeful, stubborn, sensitive, patient, friendly, persevering, focused, dependable, decisive, security-conscious.
Money planet: Mercury
Lucky numbers: 14, 18, 22, 31, 37, 51.
Lucky days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday (try playing Mega Millions, which has draws on Tuesday, and Powerball, which has draws on Wednesday and Saturday).
Lucky time: 2:00 to 6:00.
Best lottery pool signs: If you're playing with family and friends, the most compatible signs are Virgo, Gemini, Capricorn, Cancer, Virgo, Aries, and Pisces.
Gemini (May 22 to June 21)
Symbol: The Twins
Quick-witted Gemini loves to communicate and has a broad range of interests. People with this star sign are adventurous and like to experiment with new lotteries and test different winning strategies.
This sign can be a bit impulsive and take a big-picture view but get bored with details - so be sure to seek expert financial help if you hit it big.
Restless, fun-loving Twins will enjoy using their wealth to travel and support their wide variety of interests.
Characteristics: Multi-talented, adventurous, restless, sociable, versatile, experimental, thoughtful, scattered, broad interests, loves learning, excitement, and variety.
Money planet: Moon.
Lucky numbers: 4, 5, 11, 19, 52, 68.
Lucky days: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday (try playing Mega Millions, which has draws on Tuesday and Friday, and Powerball, which has draws on Wednesday and Saturday).
Lucky time: 3:00 to 5:00.
Best lottery pool signs: If you're playing with family and friends, the most compatible signs are Gemini, Cancer, Libra, Aquarius, Aries, Leo, and Taurus.
Cancer (June 22 to July 22)
Symbol: The Crab
Cancer folks are loving, sensitive and intuitive. Being a water sign, Cancer is adaptive and can change to suit the situation. They are also attuned to others' needs and emotions. However, this sign knows their own mind and certainly isn't a pushover.
Cancer values stability and security and doesn't like change or risk-taking. They'll probably stick to their favorite lotteries and lucky numbers without feeling the need to experiment.
Nurturing Cancer could invest part of a big win into a charity benefiting children or animals.
Characteristics: Warm, nurturing, adaptable, indulgent, loving, vulnerable, kind, dependable, instinctive, sentimental, expressive, temperamental.
Money planet: Sun
Lucky numbers: 6, 10, 15, 28, 37, 68.
Lucky days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (try playing Mega Millions, which has draws on Tuesday and Friday).
Lucky time: 2:00 to 4:00.
Best lottery pool signs: If you're playing with family and friends, the most compatible signs are Scorpio, Pisces, Taurus, and Virgo.
Leo (July 23 to August 22)
Symbol: The Lion
Confident Leos are convinced of their luck and aren't afraid to take risks. Lions are ambitious and hard-working, with plenty of drive and energy.
This sign can be extravagant, but they don't worry about money - they're sure they'll always have enough.
They're also extremely generous and would use a big win to help out those less fortunate - after they've treated themselves to a luxury shopping spree, of course!
Characteristics: Imposing, dramatic, sincere, larger than life, dedicated, proud, original, inflexible, motivated, loyal, charitable.
Money planet: Mercury
Lucky numbers: 2, 21, 23, 51, 61, 64.
Lucky days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday (try playing Mega Millions, which has a draw on Tuesday, and Powerball, which has draws on Wednesday and Saturday).
Lucky time: 1:00 to 5:00.
Best lottery pool signs: If you're playing with family and friends, the most compatible signs are Aries, Leo, Sagittarius, Libra, and Cancer.
Virgo (August 23 to September 23)
Symbol: The Virgin
Efficient and precise Virgos are likely to geek out with a lottery spreadsheet detailing what, where, and when they play, plus the winning numbers and jackpot amounts, and of course whether they won a prize.
This methodical star sign will triple-check their numbers and carefully hang on to tickets - no unclaimed jackpots for them!
Virgos' ruling planet is Mercury, which means they're excellent communicators. Virgos are also committed and hard-working and love to solve problems.
However, this sign can be a bit of a perfectionist, and their high standards can sometimes lead them to be hard on themselves and others. But at the end of the day, they're a helpful bunch who will happily dive in to find a solution.
Characteristics: Organized, cautious, affectionate, loyal, meticulous, diligent, conscientious, committed, instinctive, altruistic, temperamental.
Money planet: Venus
Lucky numbers: 5, 13, 18, 19, 21, 40.
Lucky time: 5:00 to 6:00.
Lucky days: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday (try playing Powerball, which has Wednesday draws, and Mega Millions, which has Friday draws).
Best lottery pool signs: If you're playing with family and friends, the most compatible signs are Taurus, Capricorn, Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces.
Libra (September 24 to October 23)
Symbol: The Scales
Libra's zodiac symbol is the scales of justice, and this sign is always looking for balance and harmony.
Diplomatic Librans are interested in relationships and connections - they love to communicate and are outgoing and sociable. Individuals with this sign are charming, good networkers and negotiators, striving for their ideal of harmony.
True to the balanced nature of their sign, they can see all sides of an issue. This has pros and cons, because although they have a well-rounded view, they may be seen as indecisive.
Running a lottery pool with friends and family is a natural way for Libra to play, comparing numbers and strategies and ensuring that prizes are divided equally.
Characteristics: Communicative, elegant, gracious, diplomatic, social, artistic, indecisive, intellectual, a "people person."
Money planets: Mars and Pluto
Lucky numbers: 3, 9, 15, 27, 54, 64.
Lucky days: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday (try playing Mega Millions, which has Tuesday and Friday draws, and Powerball, which has a Saturday draw).
Lucky time: 6:00 to 7:00.
Best lottery pool signs: If you're playing with family and friends, the most compatible signs are Gemini, Sagittarius, Leo, and Aquarius.
Scorpio (October 24 to November 22)
Symbol: The Scorpion
Charismatic Scorpions have a quiet magnetism that draws people to them. A Scorpio may be outwardly somewhat cool and aloof, but underneath they're fiery and passionate. Scorpios thrive on emotion and intensity.
Demanding but also loyal, this sign is committed and loves a challenge. Determination is one of their primary traits and they have the persistance to overcome obstacles.
Scorpios like money, and they're lucky with it too. This sign will be the one who gets a great job with just one interview, or wins a tropical cruise.
Secretive Scorpio will keep tight-lipped about their lottery plays and wins, and are sure to have a plan in place for when they hit it big. Scorpios will enjoy playing with bundles and extras to feel they're not missing out on anything.
However, this sign can experience financial wipeouts, making but also losing large amounts of money, sometimes two or even three times. Scorpio will therefore benefit from expert advice and careful financial planning.
Characteristics: Secretive, passionate, resolute, insensitive, steadfast, painstaking and stubborn.
Money planet: Jupiter
Lucky numbers: 1, 7, 10, 20, 21, 35.
Lucky days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday (try playing Mega Millions, which has Tuesday draws).
Lucky time: 8:00 to 9:00.
Best lottery pool signs: If you're playing with family and friends, the most compatible signs are Cancer, Pisces, Sagittarius, Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio, and Capricorn.
Sagittarius (November 23 to December 21)
Symbol: The Archer
"Go big or go home" is the Sagittarian motto. People with this sign are confident, optimistic, and carefree, with a larger than life quality. Sagittarius is always ready to jump in and take a chance with the unwavering belief that things will work out.
This sociable sign has a zest for life, with a great sense of humor. They make friends easily, and are generous and kind to those they love.
Sagittarians aim high, always looking to expand their horizons, and that includes their goal of self-knowledge and personal growth.
The sign is also known for perseverence and they'll keep trying until they get the result they want.
People with this sign are fun-loving and impulsive, so they're sure to try out the latest games, add-ons and promotions.
Sagittarians love to dream big and have plenty of money-making ideas, but are prone to overspending. If they hit the jackpot, they need to make a financial plan and stick to it. Their biggest indulgence is likely to be travel, since this energetic sign values freedom and exploration.
Characteristics: Generous, larger than life, honest, kind, reckless, outgoing, proud.
Money planet: Saturn.
Lucky numbers: 7, 11, 27, 34, 63, 65.
Lucky days: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday (try playing Mega Millions, which has a draw on Tuesday and Friday, and Powerball, which has a draw on Saturday).
Lucky time: 3:00 to 9:00.
Best lottery pool signs: If you're playing with family and friends, the most compatible signs are Leo, Libra, Aries, and Aquarius.
Capricorn (December 22 to January 20)
Symbol: The Goat
True to the Earth element of their sign, ambitious Capricorns create a solid foundation for their financial empires, from which they climb tirelessly until they get to the top. Dedicated and hard-working, this sign will take their time and do it right, whatever it is.
Practical and realistic, goats are cautious, and can be shy and suspicious until they get to know someone.
This sign is dependable and trustworthy, although they can drive a hard bargain financially and are sometimes seen as materialstic.
Part of their self-sufficient nature is their amazing resilience and ability to persevere and overcome setbacks.
Goats are also very generous with their money and time when they believe they are contributing to a good cause.
Characteristics: Determined, cautious, stable, resourceful, traditional, suspicious, trustworthy, serious, down to earth.
Money planets: Saturn and Uranus.
Lucky numbers: 5, 8, 13, 23, 26, 51.
Lucky days: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday (try Powerball, which has Wednesday and Saturday draws, and Mega Millions, which has a Friday draw).
Lucky time: 1:00 to 10:00.
Best lottery pool signs: If you're playing with family and friends, the most compatible signs are Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn, Libra, Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces.
Aquarius (January 21 to February 19)
Symbol: The Water-Bearer
Unconventional and innovative, Aquarians' lives tend to have quite a few thrills and unexpected twists and turns, including perhaps a big jackpot win.
Aquarius may experiment with different strategies to choose lottery numbers, drawing inspiration from license plates or phone numbers to make unique combinations. This sign isn't afraid to be a bit quirky and different.
The communal aspect of a lottery pool may be appealing - Aquarius excels at bringing people together around their projects.
This sign likes being at the top of the heap, but they prefer to see the big picture rather than concerning themselves with details. They tend to be big spenders, so they'll need to be careful about where their money goes. They should use their intellectual and self-sufficient side to help them to balance impulsivity.
Aquarius is likely to use a big win to make the world a better place, in line with their progressive and innovative ideas.
Characteristics: Unconventional, individualistic, communicative, opinionated, thoughtful, innovative, curious, high-strung, progressive, self-sufficient, humane, intellectual, flamboyant, sympathetic, unpredictable.
Money planets: Neptune and Jupiter
Lucky numbers: 8, 15, 29, 31, 49, 69.
Lucky days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday (try Mega Millions, which has Tuesday and Friday draws, and Powerball, which has Wednesday and Saturday draws).
Lucky time: 4:00 to 11:00.
Best lottery pool signs: If you're playing with family and friends, the most compatible signs are Gemini, Libra, Aries, and Sagittarius.
Pisces (February 20 to March 20)
Symbol: The Fishes
Many lottery winners talk about a "lucky feeling" they had on the day they won. Intuitive Pisces should trust their instincts about what numbers, lotteries, and days to play.
With their generous nature, Pisces would use a lottery win for good, whether donating money or time to charitable causes or setting up their own foundation.
And of course Pisces would help out family and friends with their windfall - loved ones are likely to be the first things Pisces thinks about when they hear they've had a life-changing win.
But sensitive Pisces should be careful to protect themselves so they don't get drained by too many requests for money.
Characteristics: Loving, compassionate, self-sacrificing, spiritual, moody, sensitive, idealistic, intuitive.
Money planets: Mars and Saturn
Lucky numbers: 14, 18, 24, 33, 60, 68.
Lucky days: Monday, Thursday, Sunday (try playing state lottery games drawn on these days).
Lucky time: 12:00 to 7:00.
Best lottery pool signs: If you're playing with family and friends, the most compatible signs are Cancer, Aries, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn, and Pisces.
Each Star Sign's 3 Favorite Numbers
These are the lottery numbers that are most frequently picked by each zodiac sign. However, it doesn't necessarily mean they're the luckiest - so if you regularly choose the numbers below, why not try some of the lucky numbers for your sign (above) and see if your number of wins goes up?
- Aries: 7, 17, 4
- Taurus: 5, 7, 17
- Gemini: 6, 19, 17
- Cancer: 7, 17, 19
- Leo: 8, 7, 17
- Virgo: 7, 17, 9
- Libra: 7, 10, 9
- Scorpio: 7, 11, 19
- Sagittarius: 7, 12, 11
- Capricorn: 12, 17, 7
- Aquarius: 7, 17, 27
- Pisces: 7, 17, 3
7 is among the most popular numbers with every sign except Geminis, with whom it's only the seventh-most popular number.
In second place is number 17, also a top pick of many horoscopes. Only Libra, Scorpio and Sagittarius (consecutive star signs) preferred other numbers, including 10, 11, and 12.
Number 19 comes in quite a distant third place. Cancer, Gemini and Scorpio chose 19 most often.
23 is one of the least-picked numbers by eight star signs.
And for half of the star signs, 11 was one of their least-chosen options.
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