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 in the second place means: Darkening of the light injures him in the left thigh. He gives aid with the strength of a horse. Good fortune. Nine in the third place means: Darkening of the light during the hunt in the south. Their great leader is captured. One must not expect perseverance too soon. Six in the fourth place means: 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. 54. Kuei Mei / The Marrying Maiden ---- ---- ---- ---- above Ch^en The Arousing, Thunder ---------- ---- ---- ---------- below Tui The Joyous, Lake ---------- The Judgement The Marrying Maiden. Undertakings bring misfortune. Nothing that would further. The Image Thunder over the lake: The image of the Marrying Maiden. Thus the superior man Understands the transitory In the light of the eternity of the end.