I Ching
Hexagram 58 — The Joy Dui
Classical meaning
Success. Favorable to righteousness.
兌。亨。利貞。
Image: Lake over lake: the image of joy. The superior man joins with friends to discuss and practice goodness.
It expresses true joy, free communication, and pleasure with responsibility.
- Joy
- Pleasure
- Communication
- Enthusiasm
- Expressiveness
The six lines
Line 1. Joy – Harmony in joy. Favorable. Seek companions and environments that reinforce your inner serenity.
Line 2. Joy – Sincerity in joy brings fortune. Regret disappears. Cultivate authenticity in relationships; this dissolves past misunderstandings.
Line 3. Joy – Joy that comes from external sources brings misfortune. Do not seek pleasure solely in external influences. True joy is cultivated from within.
Line 4. Joy – Negotiations and conversations do not bring calm. But from illness, joy may arise. Accept difficulties as part of the process; overcoming them brings strength and contentment.
Line 5. Joy – Confidence amid weariness. There is danger. Beware of fragile alliances. Examine in whom or what you place your trust.
Line 6. Joy – Joy conducted and guided. Channel your joy toward constructive paths. Enthusiasm requires direction.
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