How it’s worked out
55 − (2 × 10 + 31) = 4. Counting through the deck in order (Hearts, Clubs, Diamonds, Spades), card 4 is the Four of Hearts.
See the step-by-step guide to the formula.
The Four of Hearts at a glance
Strengths
- Loyal and devoted to family
- Creates a warm, welcoming home
- Emotionally steady
Challenges
- Resisting change in relationships
- Becoming too comfortable
- Stubbornness about feelings
Read the full Four of Hearts meaning, including love, work, life lessons and reflection questions.
Your Cardology year if you were born on 31 October
Your Cardology year starts every 31 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. | 31 Oct to 21 Dec |
| VenusRelationships, friends, family, home and enjoyment. | 22 Dec to 11 Feb |
| MarsEnergy, drive, competition and conflict. | 12 Feb to 4 Apr |
| JupiterGrowth, money, work opportunities and generosity. Seen as the most positive period. | 5 Apr to 26 May |
| SaturnResponsibility, hard work, health and limits. Seen as the most challenging period. | 27 May to 17 Jul |
| UranusChange, surprises, independence and gut feelings. | 18 Jul to 7 Sep |
| NeptuneDreams, imagination, travel, rest and wrapping up the year before your birthday. | 8 Sep to 30 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 Hearts
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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