Knight of Pentacles

Playing a game of strategy against himself, he throws his whole being into the match. He knows the gap between himself and others, and a quiet sense of “mission” drives his desire for worldly success. To meet expectations, he must become someone who does not make mistakes — someone who advances steadily, even if each step is small.

This card shows a person who must move carefully and methodically. Through repetition, some tasks have become deeply familiar. Because he longs for stability, he lingers in his safe zone and dislikes change. He also instinctively hides his true emotions — perhaps because revealing them would expose vulnerability.

The censer implies the need to quiet the mind and plan the next move. The folding screen symbolizes his strong desire for privacy, a part of him few can access. The green hollyhock flowers on the screen represent sharpness and composure. Only by competing with himself — practicing over and over — can he someday manage the “chessboard” shared with others.

Strategic, responsible, resistant to change, values privacy, quiet supporter, reliable, low-maintenance, strong execution, pragmatic, hides true desires.

Unfinished matters from the past, insecurity, discouragement, exposure, something about to surface, secrets revealed, stepping from backstage to center stage, insufficient ability.