It’s set to be a lively weekend as Lunar New Year celebrations kick off around the world on Saturday! The festivities usher in good fortune and prosperity, and we’re certainly hopeful there’ll be some luck on the horizon for you. 

The occasion also marks a new phase in the 12-year zodiac cycle with 2024 marking the Year of the Dragon in, a sign that symbolises evolution, improvement and abundance.

But which zodiac signs scored big last year? Turns out, Aussies born in the Year of the Pig enjoyed the most division one wins in 2023.

People born in the Year of the Pig are said to be optimisticm, compassionate and self-indulgent. We certainly had a number of winners last year who wanted to indulge in the best way possible with their lottery wins and perhaps that’s why.

Ahead of the Lunar New Year on Saturday 10 February, check out how your zodiac sign ranked:

Zodiac sign

Birth years

Characteristics

% of 2023 division one wins

Pig

1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995

Optimistic, compassionate, self-indulgent

 12.24%

Ox

1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997

Hard-working, stubborn, honest

 11.39%

Tiger

1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998

Courageous, adventurous, competitive

 10.55%

Rat

1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996

Quick-witted, intelligent, sarcastic

 10.13%

Goat

1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003

Gentle, calm, sympathetic

 9.70%

Rooster

1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993

Outgoing, boastful, adaptable

 8.02%

Rabbit/Cat

1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999

Earnest, hesitant, generous,

 7.59%

Monkey

1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992

Humorous, curious, impatient

 7.17%

Horse

1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002

Cheerful, overconfident, social

 6.75%

Snake

1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001

Mysterious, sceptical, observant

 6.33%

Dog

1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994

Loyal, lively, sensitive

 5.06%

Dragon

1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000

Energetic, independent, charismatic

 5.06%

Whatever your zodiac sign is, it’s important to remember that lotteries are entertaining games of chance and every number on your ticket has an equal chance of being drawn, regardless of the year you were born.

If you’re dreaming of making the Lunar New Year extra memorable then now might be a great time to grab a ticket into your favourite lottery game for the chance to win.

Happy Lunar New Year!

The above information is compiled from division one and major prize wins across all The Lott jurisdictions in Saturday Lotto, Monday & Wednesday Lotto, Oz Lotto, Powerball, Set for Life, Super 66, and Lotto Strike from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023. Data only includes major prize winners where the birth year is known.