Hexagram 36 · Darkening of the Light

Judgment

Darkening of the light. It is favorable to be steadfast in adversity.

Lines

• First line (1): Darkening of the light in flight, drooping its wings. The superior man on his journey goes three days without eating. Wherever he goes, people speak against him.
• Second line (2): Darkening of the light. He is wounded in the left thigh. He is saved by a strong horse. Good fortune.
• Third line (3): Darkening of the light during a southern hunt. He captures the great leader. Do not be hasty in correcting this.
• Fourth line (4): He enters the left side of the belly and perceives the heart of the darkening light. He then leaves through the gate and courtyard.
• Fifth line (5): The darkening of the light of Prince Ji. It is favorable to remain steadfast.
• Top line (6): No light, only darkness. First he ascends to heaven, then he descends into the earth.