BAY CITY, MI -- When the Detroit Lions win the Super Bowl next season, it just might shock the world.

But it will be no surprise to the universe.

The stars and planets are all aligned, according to astrologer Marianna Super, for the Lions to win it all in Super Bowl 51.

Super, an astrology expert at Gypsies Metaphysical Superstore at 510 Third St. in Bay City, studied the birth dates, birth times and birth places of several key figures for the Detroit Lions and came to the conclusion that Feb. 5, 2017 would be a wondrous date for the team and its long-suffering fanbase.

Marianna Super, an astrologer at Gypsies Metaphysical Superstore in Bay City, has her Detroit Lions Super Bowl prediction written on the chalk board at her business. (Lee Thompson | MLive.com)

"Detroit is going to go crazy, Michigan is going to go crazy, the money is going to be rolling in," she said. "Imagine how many Super Bowl parties there will be. The fans have been waiting for 50 years for a Super Bowl. There will be no jackets or shirts to buy because they will be all gone."

With Super Bowl 50 taking center stage Sunday, pitting the Denver Broncos vs. the Carolina Panthers, all kinds of pundits are trying to formulate all kinds of ways to predict the big game. A couple years ago, Super decided to delve in a little deeper and discover the fate of her beloved Detroit Lions.

A licensed astrologer for more than 30 years, she carefully studied the zodiac signs for numerous Lions. She has a Spider-Man folder filled with charts for quarterback Matthew Stafford, wide receivers Calvin Johnson and Golden Tate, running back Ameer Abdullah, head coach Jim Caldwell and many more.

But it was the chart of owner Martha Ford - as well as her son, Bill Ford -- that leapt out at Super.

"I really believe that it's because of Martha Ford," said Super. "She puts up with no BS. She's a critical personality, and she's tired of seeing the Lions lose, lose, lose. She does not want to be the Cleveland Browns. She is going to build this team.

"Her stars on every chart look amazing for 51. It was disappointing that for No. 50, there were no matchups at all."

When Super came to her amazing Super Bowl conclusion, she immediately etched it on a chalkboard - Lions win No. 51 -- that greets customers into the workspace that also houses The Whole Enchilada Mexican-style restaurant.

"I've had it written on the bulletin board for almost two years now," she said. "I hear 'Never!' a lot or 'What have you been drinking?' But I'm pretty sold on it. I believe it because that's how I see it."

Super said there's no denying that Matthew Stafford (Aquarius), Ziggy Ansah (Gemini) and Jim Caldwell (Capricorn) are in for a strong season in 2016. But much of Detroit's fate - even according to the stars - may rest in the hands of Calvin Johnson.

Speculation is that the Lions' all-time leading receiver is going to announce his retirement and step away from football. But Super has a hunch - and a sign or two - that suggests otherwise.

"He might try one more time," she said. "He's a Libra, so he balances the scales and he'll make the right decision."

Super said the Lions didn't look too bad on their Super Bowl chances - according to the zodiac -- a year ago. But she wasn't willing to make her bold prediction because of a planetary anomaly. When the Lions were ousted from the playoffs with a loss to the Cowboys, sparked by a penalty flag that was inexplicably picked up, the astrologer knew why.

"There was an eclipse that day and it loused everything up," she said. "I was saying 'I don't know what's going to happen at 9 o'clock because that's when we have the eclipse.' And that's when everything went wrong."

While things continued to go wrong for the Lions for much of the 2015 season, it looks like 2016 just might be their year.

As for this year and Super Bowl 50, Super and the stars are pointing to the six-point favorite.

"The Panthers look absolutely amazing on Sunday," she said. "Cam Newton is hot, based on his birthday. He has the most planets lined up in his favor."

Looks like better luck next year for the Broncos -- make that two years. The stars say next season is the year of the Lions.

Lee Thompson covers local sports for MLive.com and The Bay City Times. Email me at lthomps2@mlive.com and follow me on Twitter: @LeeTsports