Hexagram 36 of 64
Darkening of the Light
地火明夷
The Judgment
Darkening of the light. In adversity it furthers one to be persevering.
明夷：利艰贞。
The Image
The light has sunk into the earth: the superior person lives with the great mass, veiling their light yet shining.
明入地中，明夷。君子以莅众，用晦而明。
Reflection
Hexagram 36, Darkening of the Light, speaks to the energy present in your question. The judgment offers the classical guidance, while the image shows how the superior person aligns with this pattern. Consider how this hexagram's theme — darkening of the light — relates to your current situation. What would it mean to embody this energy wisely?
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