Ming Yi
Ming Yi - Wounding LightLinesKun · Li|Hexagram 36
Judgment
Wounding light. Persevere.
Image
The light has sunk into the earth: the image of Darkening of the Light. Thus the superior man lives among the people; he hides his light, yet still shines.
Lines
Wounded flight - drooping wings.
Darkening of the light during flight. He lowers his wings. The superior man goes forth; for three days he has nothing to eat. He goes somewhere. The host has something to say.
Wounded left thigh - saved by horse.
Darkening of the light injures him in the left thigh. He gives aid with the strength of a horse. Good fortune.
Wounded hunting south - capture chief.
Darkening of the light during the hunt in the south. Their great leader is captured. One must not expect perseverance too soon.
Enter left belly - understand injury.
He penetrates the left side of the belly. One gets at the very heart of the darkening of the light, and leaves the gate and courtyard.
Like Prince Ji - persevere, fortune.
Darkening of the light as with Prince Ji. Perseverance furthers.
Rose to heaven, fell to earth.
Not light but darkness. First he climbed up to heaven, then he plunged into the depths of the earth.
Interpretation
Wounding light. Persevere.