Born on 5 December? Your birth card is the King of Clubs

The master of ideas

The King of Clubs is mastery of the mind. It’s an independent, authoritative thinker with a strong sense of its own ideas.

How it’s worked out

55 − (2 × 12 + 5) = 26. Counting through the deck in order (Hearts, Clubs, Diamonds, Spades), card 26 is the King of Clubs.

See the step-by-step guide to the formula.

The King of Clubs at a glance

Strengths

  • Wise and knowledgeable
  • An independent thinker
  • A natural authority

Challenges

  • Stubbornness
  • Dismissing other opinions
  • Impatience

Read the full King of Clubs meaning, including love, work, life lessons and reflection questions.

Your Cardology year if you were born on 5 December

Your Cardology year starts every 5 December. It’s split into seven periods of 52 days, each with its own theme:

Period and themeDates
MercuryCommunication, learning and short trips. Things tend to move quickly.5 Dec to 25 Jan
VenusRelationships, friends, family, home and enjoyment.26 Jan to 18 Mar
MarsEnergy, drive, competition and conflict.19 Mar to 9 May
JupiterGrowth, money, work opportunities and generosity. Seen as the most positive period.10 May to 30 Jun
SaturnResponsibility, hard work, health and limits. Seen as the most challenging period.1 Jul to 21 Aug
UranusChange, surprises, independence and gut feelings.22 Aug to 12 Oct
NeptuneDreams, imagination, travel, rest and wrapping up the year before your birthday.13 Oct to 4 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 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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