Joy means delight. The firm is centered and the yielding is outward. Through delight it is Favorable to persevere. Therefore one accords with Heaven and responds to human beings. Using delight to lead the people, the people forget their labor. Using delight to face hardship, the people forget their death. Great indeed is the power of delight: it encourages the people.
象 · Xiang
Image
Joined lakes: Joy. The Noble One joins with friends in discussion and practice.
六爻 · Six Lines
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Line 06
Top Six
Drawing others into joy.
Commentary
Top Six drawing others into joy means it is not yet bright.
Line 05
Nine in the Fifth
Trust in what strips away. There is danger.
Commentary
Trust in what strips away means the place is properly correct.
Line 04
Nine in the Fourth
Weighing joy, not yet at peace. Guarding against illness, there is joy.
Commentary
The joy of Nine in the Fourth means there is celebration.
Line 03
Six in the Third
Incoming joy. Misfortune.
Commentary
The Misfortune of incoming joy means the place is not appropriate.
Line 02
Nine in the Second
Trustful joy. Good fortune. Regret vanishes.
Commentary
The Good fortune of trustful joy means the intention is grounded in trust.
Line 01
Initial Nine
Harmonious joy. Good fortune.
Commentary
The Good fortune of harmonious joy means that in going there is not yet doubt.