I Ching hexagram
58. Joy
兌Duì
Lake over Lake
Also called The Joyous, Joyousness, Pleased Satisfaction, Encouraging, Delight, Open, Usurpation, Self-indulgence, Pleasure, Cheerfulness, Frivolity, Callow Optimism
Hexagram 58, Joy (兌 Duì) is formed by Lake over Lake. It is also known as The Joyous, Joyousness, Pleased Satisfaction, Encouraging, Delight, Open, Usurpation, Self-indulgence.
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The judgment
Legge
亨，利貞。
Joy intimates that under its conditions there will be progress and attainment, but it will be advantageous to be firm and correct.
The six lines
line 1 is at the bottom
- Line 1Yang
和兌，吉。
A confident belief in your path and principles brings good fortune. With this mindset, you won't depend on outside factors for your happiness.
- Line 2Yang
孚兌，吉，悔亡。
By reinforcing your integrity and values, distractions that don't deserve your attention will lose their appeal. This way, you avoid the regret of wasting your resources.
- Line 3Yin
來兌，凶。
Completely giving in to external pleasures only provides temporary satisfaction. These distractions will ultimately lead to misfortune. Real happiness is found within oneself.
- Line 4Yang
商兌未寧，介疾有喜。
You're struggling with uncertainty caused by a choice between lesser and greater pleasures. Recognizing this and opting for the higher, more constructive pleasure will lead to true happiness. Make your choice quickly.
- Line 5Yang
孚于剝，有厲。
You're considering a relationship that is not beneficial. This could be risky and draw you into danger. It's important to be more discerning to safeguard yourself.
- Line 6Yin
引兌。
You've become wholly reliant on outside circumstances for your sense of well-being. Your happiness depends on external sources, making you vulnerable to fate and the choices of others.
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