Born on 4 January? Your birth card is the Ten of Spades

The achiever

The Ten of Spades is success through hard work. It’s ambitious and tireless, and its lesson is balancing work with the rest of life.

How it’s worked out

55 − (2 × 1 + 4) = 49. Counting through the deck in order (Hearts, Clubs, Diamonds, Spades), card 49 is the Ten of Spades.

See the step-by-step guide to the formula.

The Ten of Spades at a glance

Strengths

  • Ambitious and goal-focused
  • Tireless and hardworking
  • Able to achieve big things

Challenges

  • Workaholism
  • Neglecting relationships for work
  • Stress and pressure

Read the full Ten of Spades meaning, including love, work, life lessons and reflection questions.

Your Cardology year if you were born on 4 January

Your Cardology year starts every 4 January. It’s split into seven periods of 52 days, each with its own theme:

Period and themeDates
MercuryCommunication, learning and short trips. Things tend to move quickly.4 Jan to 24 Feb
VenusRelationships, friends, family, home and enjoyment.25 Feb to 17 Apr
MarsEnergy, drive, competition and conflict.18 Apr to 8 Jun
JupiterGrowth, money, work opportunities and generosity. Seen as the most positive period.9 Jun to 30 Jul
SaturnResponsibility, hard work, health and limits. Seen as the most challenging period.31 Jul to 20 Sep
UranusChange, surprises, independence and gut feelings.21 Sep to 11 Nov
NeptuneDreams, imagination, travel, rest and wrapping up the year before your birthday.12 Nov to 3 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 Ten 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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