15 Spiritual Signs You Might See Before Winning the Lottery

What dreams, numbers, & gut feelings may mean for a windfall

Co-authored by Novalee Wilder and Maryana Lucia Vestic, MFA, M.Phil.

Last Updated: October 22, 2025 Fact Checked

Have you ever wondered about what signs could point to your winning the lottery? You may have felt a kind of premonition or had a gut feeling about it. There have been many instances of future lottery winners claiming to have seen signs of their big windfall. To find out more, read on for a list of 15 signs you’re going to win the lottery, from dreams and synchronicities to encounters with animals or finding lucky objects, like a 4-leaf clover. We’ve also asked a spiritual advisor, astrologer, and numerologist for help identifying these unforeseen signs.

Please note: The odds of winning a particular lottery are about 1 in 300 million on average. Winning the lottery is based on mathematical probability and random selection. It’s important to remember that seeing these or other signs doesn't guarantee you'll win the lottery.

Signs Before Winning the Lottery

Numerologist Novalee Wilder suggests that seeing repeating numbers like the number 3 is associated with luck. Ahead are some other possible spiritual signs before winning the lottery that you might experience:

You have dreams or premonitions about winning.
You have strange animal encounters.
You find lucky objects, like a 4-leaf clover or a lucky penny.
You have an overwhelming urge to purchase a lotto ticket.

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You notice the same recurring numbers.

Seeing the same numbers may be a sign you should play them. Does your bank account balance match your birthday all of a sudden? Maybe your house number is showing up repeatedly on the license plate of the car in front of you. Your odds of winning may not change, but noticing a repeating number pattern may help you know which numbers mean the most to you. For example, Wilder believes that "3 always means luck.”^{[1]
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- You may also see angel numbers associated with wealth and prosperity, like 8, 888, 111, 555, and 777. Spiritual advisor, astrologer, and numerologist Nico Pires views 777 as an opportunity to “create your own luck, which means taking agency and risk. It can prompt you to be empowered to do something. 888 is a more auspicious indicator of material gain.”^{[2]
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- Angel numbers are repetitive number sequences thought to carry spiritual messages or guidance from a higher angelic power and symbolize lucky numbers within numerology.^{[3]
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Meet the wikiHow Experts

Nico Pires is a spiritual advisor, astrologer, and numerologist with 10 years of experience in astrology, numerology, and tarot.

Novalee Wilder is a professional numerologist who specializes in reading numeroscopes.

Tara Divina is a Vedic astrologer who gives personalized readings that answer her clients' biggest questions.

Adrian Klaphaak, CPCC, is a life coach who uses his training to help people build successful careers and live more purposeful lives.

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You dream about winning.

Many winners report premonitions where they had the winning lotto ticket. If you’ve had a similar dream scenario, consider what exactly happened in the dream—did you see the winning lotto numbers, or just feel euphoric about being a winner? Also, how did you feel when you woke up? Here are some examples of dream scenarios associated with winning the lotto:^{[4]
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- You actually win the lotto.
- You hear or see specific lotto numbers to play.
- You find (or lose) a winning lottery ticket.
- You celebrate winning the lottery with friends and loved ones.
- If you did see (and recall) any actual numbers in the dream itself, keep a dream journal by your bed so you can write them down, and possibly choose them as lottery numbers.

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You find good fortune through recent small wins.

Small gains may mean you’re experiencing prosperity and abundance. Have you recently won $10 or $50 on a scratch-off ticket? Maybe you found a $20 bill on the street or got an unexpected rebate through a purchase. Whatever small win you’ve experienced can encourage you to be positive about your ability to win big through the lotto.^{[5]
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- When good fortune is totally unexpected, it can feel even more like a gift. Practice gratitude any time you win small; it may open up the possibilities of winning bigger soon.

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You have a gut feeling you’ll win.

You have an unshakeable sense that you’re about to win big. Learning to follow your intuition may help you not only when playing the lotto, but also anywhere in life when you have to trust your gut to make a decision that is best for you. Life coach Adrian Klaphaak, CPCC, suggests "shifting from doing and planning to being receptive.”^{[6]
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- To encourage this feeling that you should buy a lotto ticket, practice manifesting the outcome you desire. While lotto is ultimately a game of chance, you might find it helpful to focus on positivity with mantras like “I visualise the joy and freedom I will experience when winning the lotto,” or “I’m in alignment with the positive vibrations of winning the lotto.”
- This urge to buy a lottery ticket might feel stronger if you don’t usually play. If you do wake up one day and can’t shake the thought that you need to buy a lotto ticket, go with it. Your chances of winning are not likely to increase if you don’t play.

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You encounter strange animals.

Certain animals are seen as good luck omens in many cultures. Out of nowhere, you might have seen a horse, bat, elephant, or spider. While some traditions see a black cat as bad luck, parts of Japan, Italy, and Scotland associate black cats with financial prosperity. Ladybugs are also thought to signal good fortune, especially if they land on you.^{[8]
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- Other good luck animals you may encounter include frogs (Japan), fish (China), deer (China), rabbits, or dogs.

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You find a 4-leaf clover (or other lucky symbol).

Finding objects associated with luck can increase your sense of winning. Signs of good luck include going on a walk only to pick a 4-leaf clover or a lucky penny that is heads up. You may have entered a home or space where you walked beneath a horseshoe, or spotted a shooting star at night that feels like it was meant for you.^{[9]
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- Utilize the positive energy you feel without getting too attached to the good luck charms themselves.

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Your palm indicates a financial windfall.

Look for a deep, clear money line on your palm. The money line is a short vertical line running from the base of the pinky. A long or deep money line is believed to indicate wealth and prosperity.^{[10]
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- If the end of your head line (which runs horizontally from between the thumb and index finger across the palm) has an upward branch, it’s thought to indicate a windfall, like winning the lotto.
- If an upward line exists at the beginning of the life line and head line, you may have a good chance to win the lottery or have a sudden windfall.^{[11]
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- Palmistry is not a science, and interpretations of palm lines can vary.
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Look for different signs of winning the lottery instead of focusing on just 1 or 2. When many signs are pointing in one direction, it can signal something that is more predestined.

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You’re experiencing synchronicities or coincidences.

Connections between seemingly random events may pique your interest. Maybe you overheard someone on the bus or train talking about the winning jackpot amount. Then, you saw an advertisement for the lotto or a news story about a recent lotto winner. It could be as random as watching a movie you know nothing about, where a character wins the lotto.^{[12]
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- Pay attention to these synchronicities in your day-to-day experiences when you’re thinking of playing.

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You go through a period of positive transformation.

You might have just graduated from a college or professional program, scored a new job or apartment, or met someone you adore. When transformations feel positive, it’s important to value them. Your positive attitude might carry over to playing the lotto if you’re thankful for what you already have.^{[13]
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You have a feeling of euphoria.

If you feel like nothing is different about your life, but you’re overtaken with a sense of euphoria, it might be time to put it to good use by playing the lotto. Your emotional state isn’t likely to lead to becoming a lotto winner, but it can’t hurt to approach playing when you’re feeling amazing.^{[14]
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You suddenly feel like letting go.

Klaphaak suggests “letting go of any attachment to plans and outcomes and to how your decisions and actions are perceived.”^{[15]
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You are overtaken with a sense of generosity.

Though helping others may not feel “lucky,” it ultimately puts good energy into the universe. This positive energy may very well return you the favor with a winning lottery ticket. It’s important not to focus on what you’ll get for doing good; after all, generosity is ultimately its own reward.^{[16]
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You have a personal connection to a past winner.

Perhaps you are friends with someone who won a small or big lottery prize. Maybe they live on your street or work at your job. Feeling close to someone experiencing a lucky streak can only have a positive effect on you, even if it’s you who has to be the lucky one.

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You see unexpected changes in the weather.

Good or bad weather can affect your mood and willingness to take a risk. While there is no scientific evidence that certain weather patterns are luckier than others, the weather can influence how you feel. You might be more likely to feel positive on a warm, sunny day and decide to buy a lotto ticket, while a cold, rainy day may not feel like the right time to play.^{[17]
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- If a sudden change in weather fills you with a sense of luck and positivity, take advantage of your feelings if you want to play the lottery.

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A stranger says you’ll be a winner.

Encountering strangers can affect your frame of mind. Someone you come into contact with might comment on how lucky you are. You might have just grabbed the last sale item at the store, or caught a train that switched from local to express. If someone nearby notices, they might say you should “buy a lotto ticket.” They’re not necessarily a direct sign of good fortune, but might help you believe in your own ability to win big.^{[18]
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- Take any instances of luck or coincidence with a grain of salt, but always think positively.
- Consider chatting with others in our “Strategies to win the lottery?” forum to discuss lotto strategies you can use to win.
- Take our “How Lucky Are You?” quiz to see how you stack up.