How it’s worked out
55 − (2 × 1 + 11) = 42. Counting through the deck in order (Hearts, Clubs, Diamonds, Spades), card 42 is the Three of Spades.
See the step-by-step guide to the formula.
The Three of Spades at a glance
Strengths
- Creative and artistic
- Versatile and talented
- Hardworking
Challenges
- Stress and worry
- Indecision about work
- Health affected by stress
Read the full Three of Spades meaning, including love, work, life lessons and reflection questions.
Your Cardology year if you were born on 11 January
Your Cardology year starts every 11 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. | 11 Jan to 3 Mar |
| VenusRelationships, friends, family, home and enjoyment. | 4 Mar to 24 Apr |
| MarsEnergy, drive, competition and conflict. | 25 Apr to 15 Jun |
| JupiterGrowth, money, work opportunities and generosity. Seen as the most positive period. | 16 Jun to 6 Aug |
| SaturnResponsibility, hard work, health and limits. Seen as the most challenging period. | 7 Aug to 27 Sep |
| UranusChange, surprises, independence and gut feelings. | 28 Sep to 18 Nov |
| NeptuneDreams, imagination, travel, rest and wrapping up the year before your birthday. | 19 Nov to 10 Jan |
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 Three 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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