䷣
Hexagram #36
䷣ 明夷 · Darkening of the Light
Míng Yí
Contents
卦象组成 · Trigram Composition
Upper Trigram (上卦)
☷
坤
Earth / The Receptive
Lower Trigram (下卦)
☲
离
Fire / The Clinging
卦辞 · Judgement
利艰贞。
Darkening of the Light. In adversity it furthers one to be persevering.
《周易》— Zhouyi / Book of Changes
Source Tier / 来源层级
- Tier:
- Classical Text
- Registry ID:
- zhouyi-ctext
- Scope:
- Hexagram judgments and line statements are labeled as classical Zhouyi text.
- Reference:
- https://ctext.org/book-of-changes/zh
象辞 · Image
明入地中，明夷；君子以莅众，用晦而明。
The light has sunk into the earth: The image of Darkening of the Light. Thus does the superior man live with the great mass: he veils his light, yet still shines.
现代释义 · Modern Interpretation
上卦坤（地），下卦离（火）。此卦强调顺与丽/明的配合，提示在变化中找到稳固的立场。古辞曰「利艰贞。」，可理解为在承载与稳定时仍需避免停滞。
Dao Oracle 解读边界— Dao Oracle Interpretation Policy
Source Tier / 来源层级
- Tier:
- Dao Oracle Interpretation
- Registry ID:
- dao-oracle-interpretation-policy
- Scope:
- Modern guidance is Dao Oracle reflective interpretation, not a direct classical quotation or professional advice.
应用场景 · Application Scenarios
事业与决策
适合评估当前策略是否兼顾顺与丽/明，在推进与稳固之间取得平衡。
关系与合作
提醒在合作中保持丽/明的基础，并用顺的方式推进共识。
身心与节奏
适用于调整节奏与情绪管理：承载与稳定时，记得避免停滞。
爻辞 · Line Texts
初九
(Initial Nine)明夷于飞，垂其翼。君子于行，三日不食，有攸往，主人有言。
Darkening of the light during flight. He lowers his wings. The superior man does not eat for three days on his wanderings. But he has somewhere to go. The host has occasion to gossip.
小象: 君子于行，义不食也。
六二
(Six in Second)明夷，夷于左股，用拯马壮，吉。
Darkening of the light injures him in the left thigh. He gives aid with the strength of a horse. Good fortune.
小象: 六二之吉，顺以则也。
九三
(Nine in Third)明夷于南狩，得其大首，不可疾贞。
Darkening of the light during the hunt in the south. Their great leader is captured. One must not expect perseverance too soon.
小象: 南狩之志，乃大得也。
六四
(Six in Fourth)入于左腹，获明夷之心，出于门庭。
He penetrates the left side of the belly. One gets at the very heart of the darkening of the light, and leaves gate and courtyard.
小象: 入于左腹，获心意也。
六五
(Six in Fifth)箕子之明夷，利贞。
Darkening of the light as with Prince Ji. Perseverance furthers.
小象: 箕子之贞，明不可息也。
上六
(Six at Top)不明晦，初登于天，后入于地。
Not light but darkness. First he climbed up to heaven, then he plunged into the depths of the earth.
小象: 初登于天，照四国也。
变卦关系 · Changing Lines
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Start a Reading实用指导 · Practical Guidance
明夷卦象征光明被压制于地下，处境艰难但内心光明不灭。卦辞"利艰贞"指明在逆境中坚守正道才能获利。象辞"君子以莅众，用晦而明"揭示了核心智慧——表面收敛锋芒，内心保持清醒。此卦以箕子为典范：殷商末年箕子佯狂自保，虽受辱但保全了性命和智慧。六五"箕子之明夷，利贞"直接引用这一历史典故。当你身处昏暗的环境中，不必急于对抗黑暗，隐藏实力、保护自己才是上策。黎明前最黑暗，忍耐终会迎来光明。
Darkening of the Light depicts brilliance suppressed beneath the earth — adversity darkens your situation but cannot extinguish inner light. The judgment "in adversity it furthers to be persevering" guides the way. The Image reveals the core wisdom: "the superior man veils his light, yet still shines." Prince Ji is the exemplar — during the tyranny of the last Shang king, he feigned madness to survive, preserving his wisdom through humiliation. The fifth line directly references this. When surrounded by darkness, don't rush to fight it. Conceal your strengths, protect yourself, and endure. The darkest hour comes before dawn; patience will bring the return of light.
场景解读 · Scenario Interpretations
感情姻缘
Love & Relationships感情方面，明夷卦暗示你的真心可能不被理解或受到伤害。此时不宜强行表达，收敛情感、保护自己的内心。在不被善待的关系中保持尊严，必要时选择隐忍等待转机。
In love, Darkening of the Light suggests your true feelings may be misunderstood or hurt. Don't force expression now — protect your heart and contain your emotions. Maintain dignity in a relationship where you're not treated well; endure wisely and wait for change.
事业发展
Career事业方面，明夷卦表明你可能处于不公正的职场环境中——才华被压制、功劳被抢夺或遇到无能的上级。此时韬光养晦是最佳策略，不要锋芒毕露以免成为靶子。
Career-wise, this hexagram indicates an unjust workplace — your talents are suppressed, credit is stolen, or you face incompetent leadership. Concealing your light is the best strategy now; don't stand out lest you become a target.
财运
Wealth钱财议题中，明夷卦可作为低调守护、减少暴露和保存火种的象义参考。它适合用来整理资源、节奏和风险感，不构成投资建议，也不判断收益。
For money questions, Darkening of the Light can be read as a symbol of quiet protection, less exposure, and preserving inner light. Use it to reflect on resources, timing, and risk awareness; it is not financial advice or an outcome forecast.
健康
Health健康相关问题中，明夷卦可作为压抑环境中的照看和倾诉的反思线索。它适合用来观察作息、压力和自我照护，不构成医疗建议，也不判断病程。
For health-related reflection, Darkening of the Light can be read as a symbol of care and expression in suppressive conditions. Use it to notice routines, stress, and self-care; it is not medical advice or diagnosis.
常见问题 · FAQ
明夷卦是凶卦吗？
Is Darkening of the Light a bad hexagram?
明夷卦代表困难时期，但不完全是凶卦。它教导我们在逆境中如何自保——像箕子一样韬光养晦。"利艰贞"说明只要坚守正道，最终能度过黑暗期。黑暗越深，说明光明越近。
Darkening of the Light represents a difficult period but isn't wholly negative. It teaches self-preservation in adversity — like Prince Ji concealing his wisdom. "In adversity, perseverance furthers" means that holding to the right path leads through darkness. The deeper the darkness, the closer the dawn.
明夷卦中的箕子是谁？
Who is Prince Ji mentioned in hexagram 36?
箕子是商朝末年的贤臣，纣王的叔父。面对纣王的暴政，箕子佯装疯癫以自保，被囚禁却保全了性命和智慧。商亡后被释放，成为后世韬光养晦的典范。六五爻以此告诫在黑暗环境中当收敛光芒。
Prince Ji was a wise minister at the end of the Shang Dynasty, uncle of the tyrant King Zhou. Facing the king's cruelty, he feigned madness to survive, being imprisoned but preserving his life and wisdom. After Shang fell, he was freed. The fifth line uses his example to teach concealing one's light in dark times.
得到明夷卦该怎么办？
What should I do when I receive hexagram 36?
得到明夷卦时：1）降低姿态、不要锋芒毕露；2）保持内心的清醒和正直；3）在不利环境中保护好自己；4）耐心等待形势转变。核心是"用晦而明"——表面装糊涂，内心要清楚。
When receiving hexagram 36: 1) Lower your profile and avoid standing out; 2) Maintain inner clarity and integrity; 3) Protect yourself in the hostile environment; 4) Wait patiently for conditions to change. The core principle is "veiling light yet still shining" — appear dim outside while staying sharp within.
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