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Darkening of the Light
明夷
Darkening of the Light. In adversity
It furthers one to be persevering.
The light has sunk into the earth:
The image of Darkening of the Light.
Thus does the superior man live with the great mass:
He veils his light, yet still shines.
6. Not light but darkness. First he climbed up to heaven, Then he plunged into the depths of the earth.
5. Darkening of the light as with Prince Chi. Perseverance furthers.
4. He penetrates the left side of the belly. One gets at the very heart of the darkening of the light, And leaves gate and courtyard.
3. Darkening of the light during the hunt in the south. Their great leader is captured. One must not expect perseverance too soon.
2. Darkening of the light injures him in the left thigh. He gives aid with the strength of a horse. Good fortune.
1. Darkening of the light during flight. He lowers his wings. The superior man does not eat for three days On his wanderings. But he has somewhere to go. The host has occasion to gossip about him.