How it’s worked out
55 − (2 × 11 + 17) = 16. Counting through the deck in order (Hearts, Clubs, Diamonds, Spades), card 16 is the Three of Clubs.
See the step-by-step guide to the formula.
The Three of Clubs at a glance
Strengths
- Creative with words and ideas
- Versatile and quick-witted
- Entertaining and funny
Challenges
- Worry and anxiety
- Indecision
- Scattered energy
Read the full Three of Clubs meaning, including love, work, life lessons and reflection questions.
Your Cardology year if you were born on 17 November
Your Cardology year starts every 17 November. 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. | 17 Nov to 7 Jan |
| VenusRelationships, friends, family, home and enjoyment. | 8 Jan to 28 Feb |
| MarsEnergy, drive, competition and conflict. | 1 Mar to 21 Apr |
| JupiterGrowth, money, work opportunities and generosity. Seen as the most positive period. | 22 Apr to 12 Jun |
| SaturnResponsibility, hard work, health and limits. Seen as the most challenging period. | 13 Jun to 3 Aug |
| UranusChange, surprises, independence and gut feelings. | 4 Aug to 24 Sep |
| NeptuneDreams, imagination, travel, rest and wrapping up the year before your birthday. | 25 Sep to 16 Nov |
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 Clubs
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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