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 fifth place means: Darkening of the light as with Prince Chi. Perseverance furthers. 60. Chieh / Limitation ---- ---- ---------- above K'an The Abysmal, Water ---- ---- ---- ---- ---------- below Tui The Joyous, Lake ---------- The Judgement Limitation. Success. Galling limitation must not be persevered in. The Image Water over lake: the image of Limitation. Thus the superior man Creates number and measure, And examines the nature of virtue and correct conduct.