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Transformation · lines 1, 3, 4, and 5

Darkness becomes Meeting

明夷 36 Darkness 萃 45 Meeting
Starting hexagram
Resulting hexagram

What this change means

Lake gathers above the Earth when the first, third, fourth and fifth lines move. Two lines of the resulting hexagram, 45 Meeting, hold still, the second and the top, and they carry the advice. The second speaks of hidden networks working so that you meet like-minded people; let circumstances guide you and stay connected to your inner self. The top describes trying to join someone who doesn't want to join you, and says that letting your sorrow show may make them reconsider. Coming from Darkness, where you've kept your light hidden, this is a turn toward connection. Trust the quiet currents bringing the right people. And with someone who's pulled away, honesty about how you feel can work better than pressure. Watch for hiding your heart out of habit.

What to read, in order

Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.

  1. Line 2 of 45 Meeting, which stays still

    Hidden networks are at work so that you meet like-minded people. Let circumstances guide you and connect with your inner self.

    Being drawn in brings good fortune. No fault. If there is sincere trust, it is favorable to make the simple offering.

  2. Line 6 of 45 Meeting, which stays still

    You're trying to join someone who doesn't want to join you. Letting your sorrow show may make them reconsider, and you'll get what you want.

    Sighs and laments, tears and a running nose. No fault.

  3. The judgment of 36 Darkness

    It's a dark time: circumstances force you to live alongside the wrong people. If you know how to protect yourself, hold on to your integrity, and go unnoticed, without openly showing your light and your talents, you'll stay safe until better times come. However hard they seem, hard times pass too.

    Constancy in hardship is favorable.

  4. Line 1 of 36 Darkness

    Trying to move ahead right now will only show you obstacles. Keep persevering on the right path, the one your heart moves you along, without straying from your goal and advancing as far as you can.

    The wounded light, in flight, lowers its wings. The noble person is on the road: three days without eating. There is somewhere to go; the host grumbles.

  5. Line 3 of 36 Darkness

    A small stroke of luck lets you move forward, but the obstacles aren't overcome yet, so don't celebrate too soon. Stay alert until they're fully defeated.

    The wounded light on the southern hunt: the great chief is taken. Constancy must not be hurried.

  6. Line 4 of 36 Darkness

    You'll be allowed to see the causes of the hard situations you're facing. This will help you act quickly and withdraw to safe ground before adversity takes complete control.

    It enters the left side of the belly; it reaches the heart of the wounded light and goes out through the courtyard gate.

  7. Line 5 of 36 Darkness

    For now you can't withdraw to better circumstances, so you have to stay where you are, with your mind fixed on your goal and a low profile so you don't draw attention.

    The wounded light of Jizi. Constancy is favorable.

  8. The judgment of 45 Meeting

    A very favorable situation is coming, with everything ready for you to take the next step toward your goals. You can ask for help and meet with those who will support you. It's a time to take on important things, do some kind of spiritual practice, and prepare in case anything unexpected happens.

    Success. The king comes to his temple. It is favorable to see the great person. Success. Constancy is favorable. Offering large animals brings good fortune. It is favorable to have somewhere to go.

The trigrams

Below Fire Earth
Above Earth Lake

The way back

45 Meeting → 36 Darkness
lines 1, 3, 4, and 5

Other transformations of Darkness

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