As the forces of darkness rise, the light instinctively retreats, moving aside to avoid its confrontation. This withdrawal is not born from human choice or whim, but rather from the natural order itself. In moments of darkness, the light understands its need to withdraw, conserving its energy, waiting for the moment when it can re-emerge. It is an act of wisdom, an essential balance maintained by nature.

This reflects the teachings of Hexagram 33 from the I Ching, where “Withdrawal” is not a defeat but a strategy, the proper response of nature when confronted by forces beyond its immediate control.