The 64 hexagrams

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No. 1QiánThe CreativeNo. 2KūnThe ReceptiveNo. 3ZhūnDifficulty at the BeginningNo. 4MéngYouthful FollyNo. 5WaitingNo. 6SòngConflictNo. 7ShīThe ArmyNo. 8Holding TogetherNo. 9小畜Xiǎo ChùSmall TamingNo. 10TreadingNo. 11TàiPeaceNo. 12StandstillNo. 13同人Tóng RénFellowshipNo. 14大有Dà YǒuGreat PossessionNo. 15QiānModestyNo. 16EnthusiasmNo. 17SuíFollowingNo. 18Work on the DecayedNo. 19LínApproachNo. 20GuānContemplationNo. 21噬嗑Shì KēBiting ThroughNo. 22GraceNo. 23Splitting ApartNo. 24ReturnNo. 25无妄Wú WàngInnocenceNo. 26大畜Dà ChùGreat TamingNo. 27NourishmentNo. 28大过Dà GuòGreat PreponderanceNo. 29KǎnThe AbysmalNo. 30The ClingingNo. 31XiánInfluenceNo. 32HéngDurationNo. 33DùnRetreatNo. 34大壮Dà ZhuàngGreat PowerNo. 35JìnProgressNo. 36明夷Míng YíDarkening of the LightNo. 37家人Jiā RénThe FamilyNo. 38KuíOppositionNo. 39JiǎnObstructionNo. 40XièDeliveranceNo. 41SǔnDecreaseNo. 42IncreaseNo. 43GuàiBreakthroughNo. 44GòuComing to MeetNo. 45CuìGathering TogetherNo. 46ShēngPushing UpwardNo. 47KùnOppressionNo. 48JǐngThe WellNo. 49RevolutionNo. 50DǐngThe CaldronNo. 51ZhènThe ArousingNo. 52GènKeeping StillNo. 53JiànDevelopmentNo. 54归妹Guī MèiThe Marrying MaidenNo. 55FēngAbundanceNo. 56The WandererNo. 57XùnThe GentleNo. 58DuìThe JoyousNo. 59HuànDispersionNo. 60JiéLimitationNo. 61中孚Zhōng FúInner TruthNo. 62小过Xiǎo GuòSmall PreponderanceNo. 63既济Jì JìAfter CompletionNo. 64未济Wèi JìBefore Completion

Hexagram 58 · · Duì

The Joyous

Element:
Lake over Lake
Key themes:
joy, harmony, communication, openness, attraction

Image

A serene lake, symbolizing joy, harmony, and open communication.

Overall message

Hexagram 58 symbolizes joy, harmony, and open communication. It encourages cultivating joy in your interactions and attracting positive energy through openness and positivity.

Cultivate joy and harmony in your interactions. Be open and communicative, and attract positive energy through your attitude.

The six lines

  1. Line 6 · Completion of Joy

    Joy has reached its peak, and it is time to reflect.

    Reflect on the joy you have created and prepare for the next phase.

  2. Line 5 · Leading with Joy

    You are in a position to lead with joy and positivity.

    Use your joy to inspire and uplift others.

  3. Line 4 · Deepening Joy

    Joy deepens and becomes more stable.

    Continue to cultivate joy and harmony in your life.

  4. Line 3 · Overcoming Doubt

    Doubt arises, but it can be overcome with openness.

    Stay positive and focus on the joy in the situation.

  5. Line 2 · Sharing Joy

    Joy is shared with others, creating harmony.

    Be open and communicative, and spread joy to others.

  6. Line 1 · Beginning of Joy

    Joy begins to emerge, but it is still fragile.

    Nurture the joy and allow it to grow naturally.