The line text of Nine in the Second Place of Dui (The Joyous) reads: "孚兑，吉，悔亡" — Sincere joy brings good fortune, and remorse disappears. This yao reveals that sincerity is the very foundation of happiness: only the joy earned through treating others and handling matters with wholehearted honesty can stand the test of time.
The line text of the Nine at the Beginning of Dui (The Joyous) reads "和兑，吉" (He Dui, Ji), which means seeking joy through harmony brings good fortune. As the most proper starting point of the Hexagram, it conveys that interactions without utilitarian motives and joy without hidden agendas are often the purest and most long-lasting.
Dui (兌) is the 58th hexagram of the *I Ching (Book of Changes)*, also called *The Joyous Lake* — two lakes adjoin, with waters flowing freely and nourishing each other. This hexagram does not speak of mindless glee or indulgence, but of genuine joy between people: it springs from communication, sharing, and being with the right company. Happiness is not a goal, but a natural outcome.
The top line (Nine at the Top) of the Xun / The Gentle hexagram has the line text: "巽在床下，丧其资斧，贞凶" (Xun zai chuang xia, sang qi zi fu, zhen xiong), meaning one crouches under the bed, loses their tools and travel funds, and faces misfortune even with pure intentions. This is the worst line of the hexagram: extreme compliance brings no good outcome, but robs one of the ability to act.
The Line Text of Nine in the Fifth Place of Xun (The Gentle) reads: "贞吉，悔亡，无不利。无初有终。先庚三日，后庚三日，吉". It means perseverance brings good fortune with no remorse, and all goes smoothly. Things may start rough but end well. Preparing three days before reform and consolidating three days after brings supreme good fortune. This line embodies the supreme wisdom of advancing change through gentle, flexible means.
The Line Text of the Six in the Fourth Place of *Xun / The Gentle* reads "悔亡，田获三品" (Remorse Disappears; Hunting Yields Three Kinds of Game). As one of the most auspicious lines in the hexagram, it advocates gentle, compliant action that follows the prevailing trend: not only will regrets vanish, but tangible, practical gains will also come your way.
The Line Text of the Six in the Fifth Place of *Abundance* (Feng) reads: "来章，有庆誉，吉" — "Brilliance returns, bringing celebration and praise; good fortune." This line of the hexagram explores how to seize and embrace the incoming good luck when light returns after a period of darkness.
The Line Text of Nine in the Fourth Place of *Abundance* (Feng Hexagram) goes: "丰其蔀，日中见斗，遇其夷主，吉" — literally meaning one’s path is so heavily shaded that stars like the Dipper are visible at high noon, yet meeting a peer of equal standing turns the situation auspicious. This line speaks to the power of finding kindred spirits amid life’s darkest, most obscured moments.
The Line Text of Nine in the Third Place of *Abundance* (the Hexagram Feng) goes: "丰其沛，日中见沫，折其右肱，无咎" — meaning the obscuration grows so thick that even tiny stars are visible at high noon. Refrain from overexerting yourself then; "breaking your right arm" (stepping back from overreach) leads to No blame. This line stresses recognizing the limits of one’s own capabilities.
The Line Text of Six in the Second Place of the Hexagram *Abundance* (Feng) reads: "丰其蔀，日中见斗，往得疑疾，有孚发若，吉" — meaning one’s light is obscured, and stars are visible at noon. Pushing forward rashly only sparks suspicion; only sincere, gradual influence can break the deadlock. This line reveals the right stance when one’s talent goes unrecognized.
The line text of the Nine at the Beginning of the Abundance Hexagram reads: "遇其配主，虽旬无咎，往有尚" (Meeting one’s like-minded partner; no blame even for a ten-day stay, and going forward earns respect). This line of the Abundance Hexagram emphasizes that at the thriving initial stage of an endeavor, finding like-minded companions matters more than anything else.
The Guimei (The Marrying Maiden) is the 54th hexagram in the *I Ching (Book of Changes)*, with its Hexagram Judgment reading "Zheng xiong, wu you li" — going on a campaign brings misfortune, with no benefit to gain. Though it sounds ominous, the hexagram’s core is not a curse, but a reminder: have you positioned yourself properly? Without a proper status, your efforts will be in vain. This hexagram centers on positioning, nominal legitimacy, and your exact role in the matter at hand.