I have read through major newspaper today and came across that many couples are rushing to tie their knot today in lieu of the auspicious Triple 8 date.

Why is the number 8 considered lucky in the minds of Chinese people?  Just like the number 7 is best in the mind of Western people. 

The main reason is due to the pronunciation of the word “eight” in Chinese.  In Cantonese, it is pronounced as “ba” and sounds like the word for prosperity and wealth - “fa” in mandarin!

Most chinese are so superstitious and they tends to believe that the number “eight” will bring them good luck and wealth to their lives.  So whenever there are big occasions as in wedding day, any big celebration which needs a date or time selection, it is undeniable the number “eight” will most likely to be chosen, for example in Chinese Lunar Calendar August is the busiest month for wedding planner, restaurant owners, to cater to the needs of these couples who choose to tie their knot in this month! 

Not only that, chinese people are willing to pay more for the number “eight” - Unit No. 8 when purchase a property; 8th floor; Car Number plate with “8″ figure; even buy a lottery also will choose for number “8″.. etc 

Another reason is the number’s perfect symmetrical shape.  If the number “8″ is cut in half vertically or horizontally, and both halves mirror themselves perfectly.  In Chinese astrology, perfect balance is considered the ideal!

You can see the fact how important the number “8″ in chinese people heart, as China has chosen today 08082008 as the first day for Olympic Games in Beijing and the organisers has scheduling the opening ceremony at 8pm.  All these shown that how inffluential is the number “8″ in Chinese people life when come to make important decision.

But i personally believe that each of us born in different geographical location, different time zone, and day… will have our own “lucky” number in our life.  It doesn’t mean that the number “8″ is lucky for everyone.  My lucky number which will bring me prosperity and wealth is “3088″, but yours may be different!  Just find out yourself, your very own unique lucky number which belongs to you and it definitely brings you good luck!!  Don’t you agree with me?