The I Ching Speaks!
36. Ming I / Darkening of the Light ---- ---- ---- ---- above K'un The Receptive, Earth ---- ---- ---------- ---- ---- below Li The Clinging, Flame ---------- The Judgement Darkening of the Light. In adversity It furthers one to be persevering. The Image 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. The Lines [] Six at the top means: Not light but darkness. First he climbed up to heaven, Then he plunged into the depths of the earth. 22. Pi / Grace ---------- ---- ---- above K^en Keeping Still, Mountain ---- ---- ---------- ---- ---- below Li The Clinging, Flame ---------- The Judgement Grace has success. In small matters It is favorable to undertake something. The Image Fire at the foot of the mountain: The image of Grace. Thus does the superior man proceed When clearing up current affairs. But he dare not decide controversial issues in this way.