How it’s worked out
55 − (2 × 1 + 1) = 52. Counting through the deck in order (Hearts, Clubs, Diamonds, Spades), card 52 is the King of Spades.
See the step-by-step guide to the formula.
The King of Spades at a glance
Strengths
- A natural leader
- Wise and knowledgeable
- A powerful will
Challenges
- Stubbornness
- Controlling others
- Overworking
Read the full King of Spades meaning, including love, work, life lessons and reflection questions.
Your Cardology year if you were born on 1 January
Your Cardology year starts every 1 January. 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. | 1 Jan to 21 Feb |
| VenusRelationships, friends, family, home and enjoyment. | 22 Feb to 14 Apr |
| MarsEnergy, drive, competition and conflict. | 15 Apr to 5 Jun |
| JupiterGrowth, money, work opportunities and generosity. Seen as the most positive period. | 6 Jun to 27 Jul |
| SaturnResponsibility, hard work, health and limits. Seen as the most challenging period. | 28 Jul to 17 Sep |
| UranusChange, surprises, independence and gut feelings. | 18 Sep to 8 Nov |
| NeptuneDreams, imagination, travel, rest and wrapping up the year before your birthday. | 9 Nov to 31 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.
The only birthday with this card
1 January is the only birthday that gives the King of Spades.
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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