How it’s worked out
55 − (2 × 1 + 18) = 35. Counting through the deck in order (Hearts, Clubs, Diamonds, Spades), card 35 is the Nine of Diamonds.
See the step-by-step guide to the formula.
The Nine of Diamonds at a glance
Strengths
- Generous
- Big-hearted
- Able to let go of material things
Challenges
- Giving away too much
- Financial losses
- Disappointment about money
Read the full Nine of Diamonds meaning, including love, work, life lessons and reflection questions.
Your Cardology year if you were born on 18 January
Your Cardology year starts every 18 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. | 18 Jan to 10 Mar |
| VenusRelationships, friends, family, home and enjoyment. | 11 Mar to 1 May |
| MarsEnergy, drive, competition and conflict. | 2 May to 22 Jun |
| JupiterGrowth, money, work opportunities and generosity. Seen as the most positive period. | 23 Jun to 13 Aug |
| SaturnResponsibility, hard work, health and limits. Seen as the most challenging period. | 14 Aug to 4 Oct |
| UranusChange, surprises, independence and gut feelings. | 5 Oct to 25 Nov |
| NeptuneDreams, imagination, travel, rest and wrapping up the year before your birthday. | 26 Nov to 17 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 Nine 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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