明夷
Darkening of the Light
HEXAGRAM 36 · MÍNG YÍ
ABOVE☷坤Earth
BELOW☲離Fire
THE JUDGEMENT
Darkening of the Light. In adversity, perseverance furthers.
THE IMAGE
The light has sunk into the earth: the image of the Darkening of the Light. Thus the noble one lives with the great multitude: he veils his light, yet still shines.
THE LINES
Nine at the beginningDarkening in flight: he lowers his wings. The noble one on his way does not eat for three days, but he has a goal. The host has cause to murmur.
Six in the second placeThe darkening wounds him in the left thigh. He gives aid with the strength of a horse: good fortune.
Nine in the third placeDarkening in the hunt to the south: the great leader is captured. But one must not expect perseverance too soon.
Six in the fourth placeHe penetrates the left side and reaches the very heart of the darkening: and leaves gate and courtyard.
Six in the fifth placeDarkening like that of Prince Chi: perseverance is favorable.
Six at the topNot light, but darkness: first he rose up to heaven, then he plunged into the earth.
KEYWORDS
adversityconcealmentenduranceinner lightprotection