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兑 · 悦

兑
Lake over Lake

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

初九

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.

九二

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.

六三

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.

九四

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.

九五

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.

上六

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。

The Joyous — Hexagram 兑 | Zhen He Sheng