Kun is up and down,
Ming Yi is good, hard and chaste. In this hexagram, "Kun" in the upper hexagram is the earth, and "Li" in the lower hexagram is the sun. The sun sinks underground, symbolizing that the light is damaged; therefore, it is named "Mingyi".
[Meaning] Integrity is frustrated - adversity tempers true talent.
[Hexagram Meaning] Frustration, trauma, concealment, and keeping in the dark.
[Hexagram] The upper hexagram Kun is the earth, and the lower hexagram Li is the sun. It symbolizes the sun sinking under the earth and gradually losing its light. When light is wounded, darkness comes. Facing this situation means that life is in a difficult and dark stage. The only way to protect ourselves is to stick to the right path, hide our capabilities and bide our time, be patient and wait.
[Structural pattern] Extremely dark, stick to the right path, escape in time, act too hastily, rescue from danger, continue to criticize, Shi Yi (injured, hidden).
[Status] is in a difficult situation and is on standby. Learn to be flexible and save yourself.
[Thinking Model] Take the sun, which represents light, sinking into the ground, and the natural phenomenon of light dimming itself as an example, to illustrate that when life and career are in difficulty, facing darkness, evil gains power, and a virtuous gentleman is injured.
At this critical moment, you should pay attention to:
(1) Understand the difficulty of the situation, restrain your edge, retreat and tolerate.
(2) Darkness is coming and harm will come to you, so don’t confront it head-on.
(3) When you are traumatized, you should be gentle and avoid its sharp edges.
(4) Stick to the right path and do not join forces with evil.
[Philosophical Enlightenment] Things in the world are unpredictable, and everyone is in danger. When facing adversity, we should restrain our light and stick to the right path. We should be soft on the outside and strong on the wind. We should hide our capabilities and bide our time. We should keep the green hills and don't be afraid of running out of firewood.
[Decision-making thinking] When life is in a difficult and dark period, you should try to maintain a low-key posture to avoid accidents and potential dangers.
Ignore the rumors from the outside world, silently guard the light of hope in your heart, and quietly go your own way. But keep your main goal in mind. Don't lose your way, and use perseverance to grope your way forward in darkness and difficulties.
