Chaos Stratagems (混戰計) Stratagem 21
金蟬脫殼
Jīn chán tuō qiào
Slough off the cicada's golden shell
The Classical Strategy
Mask yourself. Either leave one's distinctive traits behind, thus becoming inconspicuous, or masquerade as something or someone else.
☯ Metaphysical Application
In Soul Concealment (Gai Hun): The ritual practice of temporally hiding the practitioner's or client's spiritual signature from hostile entities or adverse fate periods.