Masking the Light

In this dream, I am warned by my sister to ‘be careful’. I have lots of crystal diamante beads and make a mask to wear.

In the I-Ching or book of changes, it states: ‘In some situation indeed a man must hide his light, in order to make his will prevail in spite of difficulties in his immediate environment.’

THE IMAGE
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. (p.140)

Both the warning and wearing of the mask in the dream depicts the need to be ‘cautious and reserved’ in living with the ‘great mass’.

This provides a teaching for those who cannot leave their posts in times of darkness. In order to escape danger, they need invincible perseverence of spirit and redoubled caution in their dealings with the world.