Hexagram 36
Darkening of the Light
Also: Brightness Hiding, Intelligence Hidden
☷ Earth over ☲ Fire
Darkening of the Light. In adversity it furthers one to be persevering.
The light has sunk into the earth. Thus does the superior person live with the great mass: they veil their light, yet still shine.
Darkening of the light during flight. One lowers the wings. The superior person does not eat for three days on their wanderings. But they have somewhere to go. The host has occasion to gossip.
Darkening of the light injures the left thigh. Giving aid with the strength of a horse brings good fortune.
Darkening of the light during the hunt in the south. Their great leader is captured. One must not expect perseverance too soon.
One penetrates the left side of the belly. One gets at the very heart of the darkening of the light, and leaves gate and courtyard.
Darkening of the light as with Prince Ji. Perseverance furthers.
Not light but darkness. First one rose up to heaven, then one plunged into the depths of the earth.
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