How it’s worked out
55 − (2 × 1 + 14) = 39. Counting through the deck in order (Hearts, Clubs, Diamonds, Spades), card 39 is the King of Diamonds.
See the step-by-step guide to the formula.
The King of Diamonds at a glance
Strengths
- A natural business leader
- A strong sense of values
- Responsible with resources
Challenges
- Stubbornness
- Controlling with money
- Pride
Read the full King of Diamonds meaning, including love, work, life lessons and reflection questions.
Your Cardology year if you were born on 14 January
Your Cardology year starts every 14 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. | 14 Jan to 6 Mar |
| VenusRelationships, friends, family, home and enjoyment. | 7 Mar to 27 Apr |
| MarsEnergy, drive, competition and conflict. | 28 Apr to 18 Jun |
| JupiterGrowth, money, work opportunities and generosity. Seen as the most positive period. | 19 Jun to 9 Aug |
| SaturnResponsibility, hard work, health and limits. Seen as the most challenging period. | 10 Aug to 30 Sep |
| UranusChange, surprises, independence and gut feelings. | 1 Oct to 21 Nov |
| NeptuneDreams, imagination, travel, rest and wrapping up the year before your birthday. | 22 Nov to 13 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 King 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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