The Luck Codes Every Zodiac Sign Should Know

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The Greeks traced the origins of the constellations to uncover the lucky codes for each zodiac sign. Below, Mindful Puppy reveals these codes and how to use them to boost your fortune. Let's start with Aries...

Aries 3/21–4/19

Aries is symbolized by a pair of ram’s horns, a motif that first appeared in Egypt. Some traditions also depict Aries with a goose’s head. Its code remains a mystery to this day.

Wealth Code: Entrepreneurship, Courage, Fearlessness toward Authority
Failure Code: Impulsiveness, Lack of Strategy, Selfishness
Ruling Planet: Mars
Gender: Active, Masculine
Element/Quality: Fire Sign / Cardinal Sign
Body Part: Head
Lucky Gemstone: Diamond
Lucky Color: Red
Lucky Foods: Onions, Chives, Hops, Most Strong-Flavored Foods
Representative Countries: United Kingdom, France, Germany, Denmark

Taurus 4/20–5/20

The symbol of Taurus derives from the white bull sacrificed to the gods in Roman temples during the Babylonian era. In Egypt, the bull represents abundance.

Wealth Code: Aesthetic Sense, Persistence, Accumulation
Failure Code: Lack of Grace, Stubbornness, Stinginess
Ruling Planet: Venus
Gender: Passive, Feminine
Element/Quality: Earth Sign / Fixed Sign
Body Part: Neck, Throat, Thyroid
Lucky Gemstone: Emerald
Lucky Metal: Copper
Lucky Colors: Pink, Light Blue, Green, Pastel Colors
Lucky Foods: Wheat, Oats, Berries, Apples, Peaches, Grapes, Asparagus, Beans, Artichokes
Representative Countries: Ireland, Switzerland, Iran, Greece, Cyprus

Gemini 5/21–6/21

Gemini’s symbol comes from two of the brightest stars in the Egyptian sky, Castor and Pollux—beloved twin brothers of the heavens.

Wealth Code: Flexibility, Wit, Trade
Failure Code: Childishness, Inconstancy, Self-Contradiction
Ruling Planet: Mercury
Gender: Active, Masculine
Element/Quality: Air Sign / Mutable Sign
Body Part: Shoulders, Arms, Nervous System
Lucky Gemstone: Agate
Lucky Metal: Mercury
Lucky Color: Yellow, Trendy Colors
Lucky Foods: Stone Fruits, Above-Ground Vegetables (except cabbage), Carrots
Representative Countries: Belgium, United States

Cancer 6/22–7/22

Cancer’s symbol traces back to the crab of Babylonian times. In Egypt, the twin tortoises are also associated with Cancer, representing its ruling star cluster.

Wealth Code: Calculation, Femininity, Family
Failure Code: Insecurity, Negativity, Introversion
Ruling Planet: Moon
Gender: Passive, Feminine
Element/Quality: Water Sign / Cardinal Sign
Body Part: Chest, Breasts, Digestive System
Lucky Gemstone: Pearl
Lucky Metal: Silver
Lucky Color: Silver-Gray
Lucky Foods: Milk, Fish, Fruits, Water-rich Vegetables, Cabbage, Radishes
Representative Countries: Netherlands, New Zealand, Algeria, North African Countries

Leo 7/23–8/22

Leo’s symbol derives from a 3000 BCE constellation totem thought to resemble a lion.

Wealth Code: Governance, Authority, Selflessness
Failure Code: Arrogance, Impatience, Laziness
Ruling Planet: Sun
Gender: Active, Masculine
Element/Quality: Fire Sign / Fixed Sign
Body Part: Heart, Spine, Back
Lucky Gemstone: Ruby
Lucky Metal: Gold
Lucky Colors: Colors of the Sun from Dawn to Dusk
Lucky Foods: Meat, Rice, Honey, Iron-Rich Vegetables
Representative Countries: Czech Republic, Lebanon, Romania

Virgo 8/23–9/22

Virgo’s symbol comes from the Egyptian goddess of grain. When the moon enters Virgo, it marks the start of Egypt’s harvest season.

Wealth Code: Professionalism, Strong Logic, Perfection
Failure Code: Nitpicking, Inconstancy, Short-Sightedness
Ruling Planet: Mercury
Gender: Passive, Feminine
Element/Quality: Earth Sign / Mutable Sign
Body Part: Nervous System, Stomach, Intestines
Lucky Gemstone: Sardonyx
Lucky Metal: Mercury, Nickel
Lucky Colors: Navy Blue, Dark Brown, Green
Lucky Foods: Root Vegetables, such as Potatoes and Carrots
Representative Countries: Greece, Turkey, Brazil, Jordan, Yugoslavia

Libra 9/23–10/22

Libra’s symbol comes from the scales used in Egypt to estimate grain taxes. The Babylonians saw the scales as a tool for weighing sins and virtues after death.

Wealth Code: Justice, Balance, Aesthetics
Failure Code: Compromise, Criticism, Being Controlled
Ruling Planet: Venus
Gender: Active, Masculine
Element/Quality: Air Sign / Cardinal Sign
Body Part: Kidneys
Lucky Gemstone: Sapphire, Jade
Lucky Metal: Copper
Lucky Colors: Light Blue to Dark Blue, Pink, Light Green
Lucky Foods: Wheat, Oatmeal, Berries, Apples, Peaches, Grapes, Asparagus, Beans, Artichokes
Representative Countries: Australia, Japan, Argentina, Canada, China

Scorpio 10/23–11/21

Scorpio’s symbol appears in Babylonian epics in the figure of the Scorpion. A century later, this symbol reappeared in Egypt and Mesopotamia.

Wealth Code: Endurance, Strategy, Intuition
Failure Code: Jealousy, Ruthlessness, Desire for Power
Ruling Planet: Pluto (traditionally Mars)
Gender: Passive, Feminine
Element/Quality: Water Sign / Fixed Sign
Body Part: Sexual Organs
Lucky Gemstone: Opal
Lucky Metal: Steel or Iron
Lucky Colors: Deep Red, Dark Purple
Lucky Foods: Strong-Flavored Foods
Representative Countries: Morocco, Norway, Syria, South Korea

Sagittarius 11/22–12/21

The symbol of Sagittarius is the centaur or archer. It’s often confused with the Babylonian scorpion symbol because the centaur’s tail resembles a scorpion’s tail.

Wealth Code: Optimism, Morality, Spirituality, Ambitious Goals
Failure Code: High Standards, Arrogance, Exaggeration
Ruling Planet: Jupiter
Gender: Active, Masculine
Element/Quality: Fire Sign / Mutable Sign
Body Part: Hips, Thighs, Liver
Lucky Gemstone: Yellow Sapphire
Lucky Metal: Tin
Lucky Colors: Dark Blue, Purple
Lucky Foods: Bulb Vegetables, Grapefruit, Currants, Raisins, Celery, Onions, Chives
Representative Countries: Spain, Hungary, United Arab Emirates, South Africa

Capricorn 12/22–1/19

Capricorn’s symbol comes from a Babylonian deity depicted with a goat’s head and a fish’s tail—the “Sea Goat,” who taught wisdom to humanity.

Wealth Code: Diligence, Resilience, Execution
Failure Code: Monotony, Snobbery, Ambition for Power
Ruling Planet: Saturn
Gender: Passive, Feminine
Element/Quality: Earth Sign / Cardinal Sign
Body Part: Knees, Skin, Bones, Teeth
Lucky Gemstone: Turquoise, Amethyst
Lucky Metal: Silver
Lucky Colors: Dark Gray, Black, Dark Brown
Lucky Foods: Meat, Potatoes, Barley, Beets, Spinach, Malt, Onions, Starchy Foods like Pasta
Representative Countries: India, Mexico, Afghanistan

Aquarius 1/20–2/18

Aquarius is symbolized by the water bearer. Egyptian deities used two large jars to irrigate the earth; some say the water in the jug represents the water of wisdom.

Wealth Code: Wisdom, Innovation, Revolution
Failure Code: Indifference, Nonconformity, Detachment
Ruling Planet: Uranus
Gender: Active, Masculine
Element/Quality: Air Sign / Fixed Sign
Body Part: Outer Calves and Ankles, Circulatory System
Lucky Gemstone: Aquamarine
Lucky Metal: Aluminum
Lucky Color: Teal
Lucky Foods: Pickled Foods, Frozen Foods, Apples, Citrus Fruits, Lemons, Dried Foods
Representative Countries: Allied Nations of Russia, Switzerland, Poland, Israel, Finland

Pisces 2/19–3/20

The symbol of Pisces was first recorded in the Babylonian zodiac as the “tail constellation.” Pisces represents two Babylonian goddesses, one of whom symbolizes the Tigris River.

Wealth Code: Devotion, Compassion, Imagination
Failure Code: Avoidance, Indecisiveness, Idealism
Ruling Planet: Neptune
Gender: Passive, Feminine
Element/Quality: Water Sign / Mutable Sign
Body Part: Feet
Lucky Gemstone: Moonstone
Lucky Metal: Platinum, Tin
Lucky Color: Light Blue-Gray
Lucky Foods: Cucumbers, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Lettuce
Representative Countries: Portugal