兑 · 悦
Judgement
亨,利贞。
Success. Furthered by steadfastness.
The Image
丽泽,兑。君子以朋友讲习。
The lakes are linked: the joyous. So the superior man joins his friends for discussion and practice.
The Lines
和兑,吉。
Harmonious joy. Good fortune.
“和兑”之“吉”,行未疑也。
The good fortune of harmonious joy: his walk is not yet doubted.
孚兑,吉,悔亡。
Sincere joy. Good fortune; regret passes.
“孚兑”之“吉”,信志也。
The good fortune of sincere joy: he trusts his will.
来兑,凶。
Joy that comes to him. Ill.
“来兑”之“凶”,位不当也。
The ill of joy coming to him: the place is not right.
商兑未宁,介疾有喜。
Joy deliberated is not yet settled; illness has its joy.
九四之“喜”,有庆也。
The fourth’s joy: there is cause for celebration.
孚于剥,有厉。
Sincerity in the withering; there is danger.
“孚于剥”,位正当也。
Sincerity in the withering: the place is right and proper.
引兑。
Leading joy.
上六“引兑”,未光也。
The top line leads joy: not yet bright.
Reading
泽泽相重。悦、言,以及言谈之乐。两泽共一水:此卦讲共守之乐,也讲不共之乐的危险。