Billionaires by Sign

Does your sign determine wealth?

Did you know that if you're a Virgo, you've got a good chance to be rich? It seems that more members of the Forbes billionaires list share this zodiac sign than any other!

So far, with the help of four astrologers, they've confirmed the birth dates for 613 of the 793 billionaires. Of those, more than 70 (roughly 12%), were born between August 23 and September 22, making this earth sign the most common among billionaires.

Astrologers note that while it's a bit ironic that top astrology honors for this male-dominated billionaires list goes to the sign symbolized by a virgin, it's actually not all that surprising. Known to be hardworking, determined and detail oriented, Virgos are driven more by their desire to achieve excellence at whatever they do than by the pursuit of riches, according to astrologer Michael Lutin.

Virgos are happiest when they can produce things or services that are useful to others. The money just follows. Two of the richest and best-known American billionaires are both Virgos: Warren Buffett, the second-richest person in the world, and Oracle's Larry Ellison.

But if you're not a Virgo, don't worry! Forbes found examples of billionaires born under all 12 zodiac signs. Aggressive Aries, accounted for 8% its list, and included Microsoft's Steve Ballmer and Ikea's Ingvar Kamprad. Idealistic Aquarians like Oprah Winfrey also make up 8%. The world's richest man however, is a Scorpio. That, of course, is Microsoft's Bill Gates.

"Scorpios always do well because they use all of their seductive powers to sell. The goal of Scorpio is to make you do what they want you to do, whether you want to do it or not," Lutin says about this sign, known for its passion. "People hate Windows, but they buy it."

What is the least common sign among billionaires? Sagittarius, which represents just 6% of the world's wealthiest. Sometimes described as unorganized or even sloppy, Sag is known to be more focused on the big picture than on little details. "Counting on their luck and the grace of God, adventurous Sagittarians can act like tourists in the marketplace," explains astrologer David R. Railey. But what they may lack in business acumen, they make up for in creativity. Take, for instance, Sagittarian billionaire Steven Spielberg.