Born on 18 March? Your birth card is the Five of Diamonds

The free spirit

The Five of Diamonds brings change and travel to work and values. It’s independent and adventurous, and wants its money to buy freedom.

How it’s worked out

55 − (2 × 3 + 18) = 31. Counting through the deck in order (Hearts, Clubs, Diamonds, Spades), card 31 is the Five of Diamonds.

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

The Five of Diamonds at a glance

Strengths

  • Independent and adventurous
  • Adaptable with money and work
  • Open to new opportunities

Challenges

  • Restlessness
  • Unsteady finances
  • Avoiding commitment

Read the full Five of Diamonds meaning, including love, work, life lessons and reflection questions.

Your Cardology year if you were born on 18 March

Your Cardology year starts every 18 March. 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.18 Mar to 8 May
VenusRelationships, friends, family, home and enjoyment.9 May to 29 Jun
MarsEnergy, drive, competition and conflict.30 Jun to 20 Aug
JupiterGrowth, money, work opportunities and generosity. Seen as the most positive period.21 Aug to 11 Oct
SaturnResponsibility, hard work, health and limits. Seen as the most challenging period.12 Oct to 2 Dec
UranusChange, surprises, independence and gut feelings.3 Dec to 23 Jan
NeptuneDreams, imagination, travel, rest and wrapping up the year before your birthday.24 Jan to 17 Mar

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 Five 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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