How it’s worked out
55 − (2 × 8 + 21) = 18. Counting through the deck in order (Hearts, Clubs, Diamonds, Spades), card 18 is the Five of Clubs.
See the step-by-step guide to the formula.
The Five of Clubs at a glance
Strengths
- Curious and open-minded
- An adventurous traveller
- A quick learner
Challenges
- Restlessness
- Avoiding commitment
- Impatience
Read the full Five of Clubs meaning, including love, work, life lessons and reflection questions.
Your Cardology year if you were born on 21 August
Your Cardology year starts every 21 August. It’s split into seven periods of 52 days, each with its own theme:
| Period and theme | Dates |
|---|---|
| MercuryCommunication, learning and short trips. Things tend to move quickly. | 21 Aug to 11 Oct |
| VenusRelationships, friends, family, home and enjoyment. | 12 Oct to 2 Dec |
| MarsEnergy, drive, competition and conflict. | 3 Dec to 23 Jan |
| JupiterGrowth, money, work opportunities and generosity. Seen as the most positive period. | 24 Jan to 16 Mar |
| SaturnResponsibility, hard work, health and limits. Seen as the most challenging period. | 17 Mar to 7 May |
| UranusChange, surprises, independence and gut feelings. | 8 May to 28 Jun |
| NeptuneDreams, imagination, travel, rest and wrapping up the year before your birthday. | 29 Jun to 20 Aug |
Dates are for years without 29 February. If 29 February falls inside your year, periods after it start one day earlier.
Each year of your life also has a planet of its own, based on your age. Divide your age by 7: a remainder of 0 is a Mercury year, 1 Venus, 2 Mars, 3 Jupiter, 4 Saturn, 5 Uranus and 6 Neptune. Read about planet years.
Other birthdays with the Five of Clubs
See your own Cardology year. Enter your birthday to find your card, your planet year and the seven 52-day periods of your year, with a printable PDF.
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