The Joyous (Lake)
"Lakes resting on one another. Join with your friends for discussion and practice."
The Judgment
The Joyous. Success. Perseverance is favorable.
Original Text
亨，利贞。
The Image
Lakes resting one on the other: The image of The Joyous. Thus the superior man joins with his friends for discussion and practice.
Original Text
丽泽，兑；君子以朋友讲习。
The Lines
Nine at the Beginning初九
"Contented joyousness. Good fortune."
Quiet, self-contained joy is best.
Original: 和兑，吉。
Nine at the Place 2九二
"Sincere joyousness. Good fortune. Remorse disappears."
Sincerity is the basis of true joy.
Original: 孚兑，吉，悔亡。
Six at the Place 3六三
"Coming joyousness. Misfortune."
Seeking pleasure from without brings misfortune.
Original: 来兑，凶。
Nine at the Place 4九四
"Joyousness that is weighed is not at peace. After ridding oneself of mistakes a man has joy."
Hesitation between higher and lower pleasures. Choose the higher.
Original: 商兑，未宁，介疾有喜。
Nine at the Place 5九五
"Sincerity toward disintegrating influences. Dangerous."
Do not trust those who would destroy you.
Original: 孚于剥，有厉。
Six at the Top上六
"Seductive joyousness."
Empty pleasure leads nowhere.
Original: 引兑。