How it’s worked out
55 − (2 × 8 + 31) = 8. Counting through the deck in order (Hearts, Clubs, Diamonds, Spades), card 8 is the Eight of Hearts.
See the step-by-step guide to the formula.
The Eight of Hearts at a glance
Strengths
- Charming and magnetic
- Emotionally strong
- Able to comfort and heal others
Challenges
- Using charm to get their way
- Emotional control over others
- Pride in relationships
Read the full Eight of Hearts meaning, including love, work, life lessons and reflection questions.
Your Cardology year if you were born on 31 August
Your Cardology year starts every 31 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. | 31 Aug to 21 Oct |
| VenusRelationships, friends, family, home and enjoyment. | 22 Oct to 12 Dec |
| MarsEnergy, drive, competition and conflict. | 13 Dec to 2 Feb |
| JupiterGrowth, money, work opportunities and generosity. Seen as the most positive period. | 3 Feb to 26 Mar |
| SaturnResponsibility, hard work, health and limits. Seen as the most challenging period. | 27 Mar to 17 May |
| UranusChange, surprises, independence and gut feelings. | 18 May to 8 Jul |
| NeptuneDreams, imagination, travel, rest and wrapping up the year before your birthday. | 9 Jul to 30 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 Eight of Hearts
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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