How it’s worked out
55 − (2 × 10 + 18) = 17. Counting through the deck in order (Hearts, Clubs, Diamonds, Spades), card 17 is the Four of Clubs.
See the step-by-step guide to the formula.
The Four of Clubs at a glance
Strengths
- Practical and level-headed
- A reliable adviser
- A good planner
Challenges
- Fixed opinions
- Resistance to new ideas
- Over-caution
Read the full Four of Clubs meaning, including love, work, life lessons and reflection questions.
Your Cardology year if you were born on 18 October
Your Cardology year starts every 18 October. 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 Oct to 8 Dec |
| VenusRelationships, friends, family, home and enjoyment. | 9 Dec to 29 Jan |
| MarsEnergy, drive, competition and conflict. | 30 Jan to 22 Mar |
| JupiterGrowth, money, work opportunities and generosity. Seen as the most positive period. | 23 Mar to 13 May |
| SaturnResponsibility, hard work, health and limits. Seen as the most challenging period. | 14 May to 4 Jul |
| UranusChange, surprises, independence and gut feelings. | 5 Jul to 25 Aug |
| NeptuneDreams, imagination, travel, rest and wrapping up the year before your birthday. | 26 Aug to 17 Oct |
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 Four 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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