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The Joyous Lake兌
Two lakes joined. The noble person talks and practices with friends.
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亨。利貞。
Judgment: Success. Steadiness pays.
麗澤，兌；君子以朋友講習。
Image: Two lakes joined. The noble person talks and practices with friends.
In plain words
The situation: The mood is glad and talk comes easily.
What you can do: Talk with people, but do not simply please them.
For culture and reflection only. Our own plain summary, not a translation.
The six lines
- 上六引兌。Joy that draws people along.In shortYou are being led along by pleasure; notice where it is taking you.
- 九五孚于剝，有厲。Trust in what strips away. There is danger.In shortTrusting what wears you down is dangerous; stay alert.
- 九四商兌，未寧，介疾有喜。Weighing joy, not yet at peace. Keep the sickness at bay and there is gladness.In shortWeighing choices leaves you restless; keep away from bad temptations and joy follows.
- 六三來兌，凶。Joy that is sought. Misfortune.In shortChasing pleasure or approval invites trouble; be careful.
- 九二孚兌，吉，悔亡。Trusting joy. Good fortune, and regret fades.In shortJoy grounded in sincerity is good; regret fades.
- 初九和兌，吉。Harmonious joy. Good fortune.In shortEasygoing, honest harmony with others; good.
Sources Zhou Yi. English by TaoDial.