Hexagram 58 · The Joyous

兑 · Duì

Hexagram 58, The Joyous (兑, Duì), is one of the sixty-four hexagrams of the I Ching (Book of Changes). It is formed by Lake below and Lake above. Its judgment reads, in the Chinese original: “亨，利贞。”. In the classical tradition this hexagram is associated with joy — the lake, and open exchange. This page collects its structure, judgment, Image and six line texts for cultural study.

Structure

Lower trigram: Lake (兑) — joy and open exchange
Upper trigram: Lake (兑) — joy and open exchange
Symbol: ䷹ · Name: 兑 (Duì) · Number: 58 of 64

Judgment (Chinese original)

The Image (Chinese original)

The Six Lines (Chinese original)

1. Bottom line (yang) (初九)
   和兑，吉。
   The Image says: “和兑”之“吉”，行未疑也。
2. 九二 (九二)
   孚兑，吉，悔亡。
   The Image says: “孚兑”之“吉”，信志也。
3. 六三 (六三)
   来兑，凶。
   The Image says: “来兑”之“凶”，位不当也。
4. 九四 (九四)
   商兑未宁，介疾有喜。
   The Image says: 九四之“喜”，有庆也。
5. 九五 (九五)
   孚于剥，有厉。
   The Image says: “孚于剥”，位正当也。
6. Top line (yin) (上六)
   引兑。
   The Image says: 上六“引兑”，未光也。

FAQ

What is I Ching Hexagram 58?

Hexagram 58 is The Joyous (兑, Duì), one of the sixty-four hexagrams of the I Ching. It is formed by Lake below and Lake above, and belongs to the classical Chinese textual tradition.

What is the judgment of The Joyous?

The judgment of The Joyous reads, in the Chinese original: “亨，利贞。”. Its Great Image reads: “丽泽，兑。君子以朋友讲习。”. Translations vary by edition; the judgment and the Image are the core texts for understanding the hexagram.

What does The Joyous symbolize?

In the classical tradition, The Joyous is associated with joy — the lake, and open exchange. It is studied as cultural symbolism — a lens for reflection — not as a prediction of fortune or future events.