58. Duì 兌

Above is the trigram Dui (Lake), below is the trigram Dui (Lake). The metaphorical image of this hexagram is contagious delight and beauty and rejoicing prevailing everywhere, when nature offers us its harvest. The upper lake shares its waters with the lower, thus reducing the likelihood of the latter evaporating. Just like joy, knowledge, and wisdom increase when they are shared with society.
The trigram of the Lake symbolizes joy, which is the result of feeling stability (the two lower Yang lines depict this inner strength, and the upper Yin — external softness).
The I Ching reminds us not to allow this trigram, due to its association with speech, to turn into excessive gossip or quarrels. The emphasis on speech should be a sign of benevolence, good mood, wisdom. In addition, this trigram can denote the career of a speaker.
Dui indicates that the flow of nature and the destiny of any person is maximally profound. But even so, one should not forget about friends and like-minded people. Because the knowledge of one person is limited, but the vision (views, opinions, perspectives) of many people is inexhaustible. As the Book of Changes says: "if something is unclear (unknown) – I turn to a like-minded (friend) and gain clarity, so does he, from this joy, the joy of communication, finding common ground".
Dui reminds us that everything we undertake in life gives us an opportunity to learn something, and after that — a chance to share with others the fruits of our labors. Because no person can live without joy, just as all beings without sunlight. Although the surrounding reality sometimes causes sadness and even despair, in such periods each of us needs joy, like a spring wind or light wine. If you solve any issues with a smile, you will avoid many troubles and problems. A smile and patience – these are the two main secrets for achieving success (at work).