Hexagram 58
The Joyous (Duì)
Above: Lake · Below: Lake
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The Joyous (Duì)
Hexagram 58 · The Joyous (Duì) The judgment
Joy opens the way; keeping to what is right brings benefit.
The Image: Lakes joined together: the joyous. So the noble person meets with friends to talk and learn together.
From the ancient texts
Shao Yong
The lake nourishes all things; double joy. Harmony and happiness among people — hold firmly to the right path.
Jiao’s Forest of Changes
The horses turn, the army returns home, to rest the weary …
Riding home after the battle, giving tired bodies a rest.
Takashima
- On fortune: your path is ordinary, but if you can win people's hearts, good fortune will come naturally.
- On trade: with others' help and support, there is profit to be made.
Five common questions
Timing
Win hearts, and good fortune follows
Health
See a familiar doctor; mind mouth and throat
Money
With others' help, there is profit
Home
A home near water; happy neighbors
Love
Old friends; joy that grows together
The health notes are traditional observations to reflect on. If you feel unwell, follow your doctor’s advice.
The six lines
- Nine at the beginning: Harmonious joy. Good fortune.
- Nine in the second place: Sincere joy. Good fortune; regret vanishes.
- Six in the third place: Joy that comes seeking. Misfortune.
- Nine in the fourth place: Weighing joys, not yet at peace. Keep away from what is harmful, and there will be gladness.
- Nine in the fifth place: Trusting what wears you down — danger.
- Six at the top: Joy that draws others along.
Reminders from the ancients, offered for reflection only.