How it’s worked out
55 − (2 × 5 + 3) = 42. Counting through the deck in order (Hearts, Clubs, Diamonds, Spades), card 42 is the Three of Spades.
See the step-by-step guide to the formula.
The Three of Spades at a glance
Strengths
- Creative and artistic
- Versatile and talented
- Hardworking
Challenges
- Stress and worry
- Indecision about work
- Health affected by stress
Read the full Three of Spades meaning, including love, work, life lessons and reflection questions.
Your Cardology year if you were born on 3 May
Your Cardology year starts every 3 May. 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. | 3 May to 23 Jun |
| VenusRelationships, friends, family, home and enjoyment. | 24 Jun to 14 Aug |
| MarsEnergy, drive, competition and conflict. | 15 Aug to 5 Oct |
| JupiterGrowth, money, work opportunities and generosity. Seen as the most positive period. | 6 Oct to 26 Nov |
| SaturnResponsibility, hard work, health and limits. Seen as the most challenging period. | 27 Nov to 17 Jan |
| UranusChange, surprises, independence and gut feelings. | 18 Jan to 10 Mar |
| NeptuneDreams, imagination, travel, rest and wrapping up the year before your birthday. | 11 Mar to 2 May |
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 Three 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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