What does the The Joyous (Lake) hexagram (兌為澤) mean?

The Joyous (Lake) is hexagram #58 of the 64 I-Ching hexagrams. True joy through sincerity. Perseverance brings success.

What are the upper and lower trigrams of The Joyous (Lake)?

The upper trigram of The Joyous (Lake) is Duì (Lake) (兌) — representing Lake / The Joyous, element Kim. The lower trigram is Duì (Lake) (兌) — representing Lake / The Joyous, element Kim.

What is the mutual hexagram (互卦) of The Joyous (Lake)?

The mutual hexagram of The Joyous (Lake) is The Family (風火家人). The mutual hexagram reveals the hidden inner dynamic and intermediate development of the situation.

What are the six line texts of The Joyous (Lake)?

Line 1: Line 1 yang: Contented joyousness. Good fortune. | Line 2: Line 2 yang: Sincere joyousness. Good fortune. Remorse disappears. | Line 3: Line 3 yin: Coming joyousness. Misfortune. | Line 4: Line 4 yang: Joyousness that is weighed is not at peace. After ridding himself of mistakes, a man has joy. | Line 5: Line 5 yang: Sincerity toward disintegrating influences is dangerous. | Line 6: Line 6 yin: Seductive joyousness.

Hexagram #58

The Joyous (Lake)

兌為澤

True joy through sincerity. Perseverance brings success.

The Joyous (Lake) (兌為澤, Hexagram 58) is the 58th of the 64 hexagrams in the I-Ching. It consists of the upper trigram Duì (Lake) (兌, Kim) over the lower trigram Duì (Lake) (兌, Kim). True joy through sincerity. Perseverance brings success.

Judgment (Thoán từ)

The Joyous. Success. Perseverance is favorable.

Image (Tượng từ)

Lakes resting one on the other: the image of the Joyous. Thus the superior man joins with his friends for discussion and practice.

The Six Lines

1
Line 1 yang: Contented joyousness. Good fortune.
2
Line 2 yang: Sincere joyousness. Good fortune. Remorse disappears.
3
Line 3 yin: Coming joyousness. Misfortune.
4
Line 4 yang: Joyousness that is weighed is not at peace. After ridding himself of mistakes, a man has joy.
5
Line 5 yang: Sincerity toward disintegrating influences is dangerous.
6
Line 6 yin: Seductive joyousness.

Nuclear Hexagram (互卦)

䷤

The Family

風火家人

Frequently asked questions

What does the The Joyous (Lake) hexagram (兌為澤) mean?: The Joyous (Lake) is hexagram #58 of the 64 I-Ching hexagrams. True joy through sincerity. Perseverance brings success.
What is the judgment text of The Joyous (Lake)?: The Joyous. Success. Perseverance is favorable.
What is the image text of The Joyous (Lake)?: Lakes resting one on the other: the image of the Joyous. Thus the superior man joins with his friends for discussion and practice.
What are the upper and lower trigrams of The Joyous (Lake)?: The upper trigram of The Joyous (Lake) is Duì (Lake) (兌) — representing Lake / The Joyous, element Kim. The lower trigram is Duì (Lake) (兌) — representing Lake / The Joyous, element Kim.
What is the mutual hexagram (互卦) of The Joyous (Lake)?: The mutual hexagram of The Joyous (Lake) is The Family (風火家人). The mutual hexagram reveals the hidden inner dynamic and intermediate development of the situation.
What are the six line texts of The Joyous (Lake)?: Line 1: Line 1 yang: Contented joyousness. Good fortune. | Line 2: Line 2 yang: Sincere joyousness. Good fortune. Remorse disappears. | Line 3: Line 3 yin: Coming joyousness. Misfortune. | Line 4: Line 4 yang: Joyousness that is weighed is not at peace. After ridding himself of mistakes, a man has joy. | Line 5: Line 5 yang: Sincerity toward disintegrating influences is dangerous. | Line 6: Line 6 yin: Seductive joyousness.

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