Hexagram 36 • Brilliance Hidden • Ming I

The image of Earth Over Fire

When the noon time of Progress reverses to the dark of midnight
this an act of fate, not something that happens through your actions.
You may feel wounded or depressed experiencing a darkness within
that feels like a bad dream.
Or it could be a time in sleep when you are in your unconscious.
Sometimes it is better not to reveal your dream for fear of being misunderstood.
While enduring this time it will be necessary to do something difficult by force of will.
This is a time for clairvoyance and inner vision.
Keep your inner light as the way to experience enlightenment.
You can be an inspiration to others now. Accept what is. Rest.

Nine in the First Place

In the dark, feeling like your wings are clipped, it is a time to fast and meditate.
Trust this process. The sun always returns, so will the light of consciousness.
There will be those who do not understand your behavior now. Let them go.

Nine in the first place changes into hexagram 15.

Paintings and Prescriptions Hexagram 15.

Six in the Second Place

When feeling wounded in the dark you can help others now
by shining your light with the spirit strength of a horse.

Six in the second place changes into hexagram 11.
Paintings and Prescriptions, hexagram 11.

Nine in the Third Place

During this time of darkness remain calm in meditation to reach a point of release.
Your heart will open to discover what you can see in the dark.

Nine in the third place changes into hexagram 24.
Paintings and Prescriptions hexagram 24.

Six in the Fourth Place

Leave depression behind.
Accept the heart of the dark time.
Allow negative feelings to arise and be released.
The new light is slowly emerging.

Six in the fourth place changes into hexagram 55.

Paintings and Prescriptions hexagram 55.

Six in the Fifth Place

You have been hiding, keeping your depression to yourself.
You pretend things are all right.
The situation changes when you face what you are imprisoned by.
Relief!

Six in the fifth place changes into hexagram 63.

Paintings and Prescriptions hexagram 63.

Six in the Last Place

When the dark time is finally past ask yourself
when did this dark time begin? What did you learn from it?
Are you feeling free from depression?
Or are you still stuck in the dark?
It helps to know the final stage leads to a period of grace.

Six in the last place changes into hexagram 22.

Paintings and Prescriptions hexagram 22.

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