The I Ching Speaks!



     36.  Ming I / Darkening of the Light

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          ---- ----     above     K'un   The Receptive, Earth
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          ---- ----     below     Li     The Clinging, Flame
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     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

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          ----------     above     K'an   The Abysmal, Water
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          ----------     below     Tui    The Joyous, Lake
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     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.