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Hexagram of the day · August 22, 2026

Darkening of the Light

Hexagram 36 · míng yí · Darkening of the Light
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利艰贞。

明入地中,明夷;君子以莅众,用晦而明。

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A time when the light is obstructed. Drawing this hexagram invites you to soften and conceal your brightness, keeping your bearings while you wait for the right moment.

A reflection written by Yarrow Yi, not a quotation from the classic. What, if anything, does this theme bring to your attention today?

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九三:明夷于南狩,得其大首。不可疾贞。

南狩之志,乃大得也。

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