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Darkening of the Light
Hexagram 36 of 64 · Míng Yí
Light hidden, hard times
The classic text
In EnglishLight hidden, hard times. When the light is buried, do not stand out
Original text · Judgement (卦辭)利艱貞
Original text · Image (象辭)明入地中，明夷；君子以莅眾，用晦而明
TrigramsUpper Earth ☷ · Lower Fire ☲
Original text · Judgement (卦辭)利艱貞
Original text · Image (象辭)明入地中，明夷；君子以莅眾，用晦而明
TrigramsUpper Earth ☷ · Lower Fire ☲
What to do
Carry out
1. Hold your light inward 2. Conceal your edge 3. Endure and stay true
Be careful
When the light is buried, do not stand out