Using an online dictionary, one of the entries for "kage" is:
影【かげ】
(n) (1) shadow; silhouette; (2) reflection; image; (3) presence; sign; (4) light (stars, moon); (P)
The (P) just indicates that these four definitions for this entry (one among many for the term) are popularly used in Japan. Note the fourth definition. Assuming this online dictionary is a definitive source, then "kage" could correspond to star and [/i]moon[/i] light (and perhaps light from other astral/heavenly sources), but not light in general.
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