The Joyous

The Joyous. Success. Perseverance furthers.

Lakes resting one on another — joy doubled, shared, amplified. The superior person joins with friends for discussion and practice. Joy is not a private experience. It grows when shared. The lake does not hoard its water — it reflects the sky and nourishes the shore. True joy is generous.

Hexagram 58, The Joyous, depicts 亨，利貞。. The judgment states: The Joyous. Success. Perseverance furthers. This hexagram belongs to the Completion group and addresses a specific configuration of forces. The I Ching describes the present moment with precision so the next natural movement becomes visible. Understanding this particular pattern of change is the first step toward responding with wisdom rather than reaction. The I Ching describes the present moment with such precision that the next natural movement becomes visible. Understanding the pattern you are in is the first step toward wise action.