How it’s worked out
55 − (2 × 1 + 13) = 40. Counting through the deck in order (Hearts, Clubs, Diamonds, Spades), card 40 is the Ace of Spades.
See the step-by-step guide to the formula.
The Ace of Spades at a glance
Strengths
- Ambitious and hardworking
- Drawn to deep knowledge
- Intriguing and magnetic
Challenges
- Secrecy
- Workaholism
- Restlessness
Read the full Ace of Spades meaning, including love, work, life lessons and reflection questions.
Your Cardology year if you were born on 13 January
Your Cardology year starts every 13 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. | 13 Jan to 5 Mar |
| VenusRelationships, friends, family, home and enjoyment. | 6 Mar to 26 Apr |
| MarsEnergy, drive, competition and conflict. | 27 Apr to 17 Jun |
| JupiterGrowth, money, work opportunities and generosity. Seen as the most positive period. | 18 Jun to 8 Aug |
| SaturnResponsibility, hard work, health and limits. Seen as the most challenging period. | 9 Aug to 29 Sep |
| UranusChange, surprises, independence and gut feelings. | 30 Sep to 20 Nov |
| NeptuneDreams, imagination, travel, rest and wrapping up the year before your birthday. | 21 Nov to 12 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 Ace 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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