How it’s worked out
55 − (2 × 2 + 17) = 34. Counting through the deck in order (Hearts, Clubs, Diamonds, Spades), card 34 is the Eight of Diamonds.
See the step-by-step guide to the formula.
The Eight of Diamonds at a glance
Strengths
- Determined and capable
- Financially successful
- Strong-willed
Challenges
- Controlling with money
- Overworking
- Pride
Read the full Eight of Diamonds meaning, including love, work, life lessons and reflection questions.
Your Cardology year if you were born on 17 February
Your Cardology year starts every 17 February. 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. | 17 Feb to 9 Apr |
| VenusRelationships, friends, family, home and enjoyment. | 10 Apr to 31 May |
| MarsEnergy, drive, competition and conflict. | 1 Jun to 22 Jul |
| JupiterGrowth, money, work opportunities and generosity. Seen as the most positive period. | 23 Jul to 12 Sep |
| SaturnResponsibility, hard work, health and limits. Seen as the most challenging period. | 13 Sep to 3 Nov |
| UranusChange, surprises, independence and gut feelings. | 4 Nov to 25 Dec |
| NeptuneDreams, imagination, travel, rest and wrapping up the year before your birthday. | 26 Dec to 16 Feb |
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 Diamonds
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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