It’s set to be a lively weekend as Lunar New Year celebrations kick off around the world on Sunday! 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, and while there are many similarities throughout different cultures, this year will bring double the zodiac fun with two animal signs.

The Chinese zodiac honours the Year of the Rabbit – a year that represents hope and positivity, while Vietnamese people celebrate the Year of the Cat in 2023, a sign that symbolises intelligence, ingenuity, and agility.

But which zodiac signs scored big last year? Turns out, Aussies born in the Year of the Dog enjoyed the most division one wins in 2022.

People born in the Year of the Dog are said to be honest, reliable, and loyal to their friends and family. We certainly had a number of generous winners last year who wanted to share their prize with their nearest and dearest and perhaps that’s why.

Ahead of the Lunar New Year on Sunday 22 January, check out how your zodiac sign ranked:

Zodiac sign

Birth years

Characteristics

% of 2022 division one wins

Dog

1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994

Loyal, lively, sensitive

13.36%

Pig

1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995

Optimistic, compassionate, self-indulgent

11.35%

Rooster

1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993

Outgoing, boastful, adaptable

9.71%

Horse

1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002

Cheerful, overconfident, social

9.71%

Rat

1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996

Quick-witted, intelligent, sarcastic

9.71%

Ox

1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997

Hard-working, stubborn, honest

9.71%

Goat

1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003

Gentle, calm, sympathetic

7.69%

Snake

1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001

Mysterious, sceptical, observant

7.30%

Monkey

1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992

Humorous, curious, impatient

6.90%

Tiger

1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998

Courageous, adventurous, competitive

6.07%

Dragon

1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000

Energetic, independent, charismatic

4.84%

Rabbit/Cat

1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999

Earnest, hesitant, generous,

3.65%

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, Lucky Lotteries, Set for Life, Super 66, and Lotto Strike from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022. Data only includes major prize winners where the birth year is known.