Hexagram 36 · Line 4
Darkening of the Light — 四九
Ming Yi · Si Jiu
四九 · Si Jiu
The Line
He penetrates into the left side of the belly. One obtains the heart of the Darkening of the Light and leaves gate and court.
Interpretation
One is in the proximity of the head of darkness and thereby learns his most secret thoughts. In this way one recognizes that improvement is no longer to be hoped for, and is enabled in good time to leave the place of misfortune before it breaks in.