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Hexagram 36: Darkening of the Light

Hexagram 36 (Míng Yí, 明夷) joins Earth above with Fire below. Its symbol, Darkening of the Light, invites a closer look at how this situation is changing. Notice what is stable and where a practical response is possible.

Trigrams

Earth / Fire · Míng Yí · 明夷

Understanding this symbol

Hexagram 36 (Míng Yí, 明夷) joins Earth above with Fire below. Its symbol, Darkening of the Light, invites a closer look at how this situation is changing. Notice what is stable and where a practical response is possible.

What to notice

Use Darkening of the Light as a prompt to identify one action within your control. Compare the image with facts, rather than treating it as a prediction.

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