How it’s worked out
55 − (2 × 12 + 18) = 13. Counting through the deck in order (Hearts, Clubs, Diamonds, Spades), card 13 is the King of Hearts.
See the step-by-step guide to the formula.
The King of Hearts at a glance
Strengths
- Emotionally wise
- Protective and fatherly
- A natural leader of people
Challenges
- Emotional control over others
- Pride and stubbornness about feelings
- Spreading love too widely
Read the full King of Hearts meaning, including love, work, life lessons and reflection questions.
Your Cardology year if you were born on 18 December
Your Cardology year starts every 18 December. 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. | 18 Dec to 7 Feb |
| VenusRelationships, friends, family, home and enjoyment. | 8 Feb to 31 Mar |
| MarsEnergy, drive, competition and conflict. | 1 Apr to 22 May |
| JupiterGrowth, money, work opportunities and generosity. Seen as the most positive period. | 23 May to 13 Jul |
| SaturnResponsibility, hard work, health and limits. Seen as the most challenging period. | 14 Jul to 3 Sep |
| UranusChange, surprises, independence and gut feelings. | 4 Sep to 25 Oct |
| NeptuneDreams, imagination, travel, rest and wrapping up the year before your birthday. | 26 Oct to 17 Dec |
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 King 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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