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Lake
兑 · Duì · The Joyous / The Serene
Line structure
yin
yang
yang
ElementMetal
DirectionWest
SeasonAutumn
Family memberYoungest daughter
Body partMouth
AnimalSheep
Keywords
joycommunicationreflectionharmonyserenityexchangesatisfaction
Philosophy
Duì crowns its two yang lines with a yin at the summit: the openness that receives heaven's light. The lake is the image of tranquil joy—not the euphoria that consumes itself, but deep contentment born of inner harmony. It speaks of sincere communication, of exchange that enriches both parties, of spiritual rejoicing. The lake's surface, when calm, becomes the most perfect mirror of reality.
The Image
The tranquil lake that mirrors the sky and nourishes all life around it.