In Yü we see the strong (line) responded to by all the others, and the will (of him whom it represents) being carried out; and (also) docile obedience employing movement (for its purposes). (From these things comes) Yü (the Condition of harmony and satisfaction).
In this condition we have docile obedience employing movement (for its purposes), and therefore it is so as between heaven and earth;—how much more will it be so (among men) in 'the setting up of feudal princes and putting the hosts in motion!'
Heaven and earth show that docile obedience in connexion with movement, and hence the sun and moon make no error (in time), and the four seasons do not deviate (from their order). The sages show such docile obedience in connexion with their movements, and hence their punishments and penalties are entirely just, and the people acknowledge it by their submission. Great indeed are the time and significance indicated in Yü!
The Image
雷出地奮，豫。先王以作樂崇德，殷薦之上帝，以配祖考。
(The trigrams for) the earth and thunder issuing from it with its crashing noise form Yü. The ancient kings, in accordance with this, composed their music and did honour to virtue, presenting it especially and most grandly to God, when they associated with Him (at the service) their highest ancestor and their father.
爻辭 The six lines
When one line moves, the hexagram becomes another:
上六Six at the top
冥豫，成有渝，无咎。
The topmost line, divided, shows its subject with darkened mind devoted to the pleasure and satisfaction (of the time); but if he change his course even when (it may be considered as) completed, there will be no error.
Its symbolism
冥豫在上，何可長也。
'With darkened mind devoted to the harmony and satisfaction (of the time),' as shown in the topmost (line):—how can one in such a condition continue long?
The fifth line, divided, shows one with a chronic complaint, but who lives on without dying.
Its symbolism
六五貞疾，乘剛也。恆不死，中未亡也。
'(The subject of) the fifth line has a chronic complaint:'—this is shown by his being mounted on the strong (line). 'He still lives on without dying:'—he is in the central position, (and its memories of the past) have not yet perished.
The fourth line, undivided, shows him from whom the harmony and satisfaction come. Great is the success which he obtains. Let him not allow suspicions to enter his mind, and thus friends will gather around him.
Its symbolism
由豫，大有得；志大行也。
'From him the harmony and satisfaction come; great is the success which he obtains:'—his aims take effect on a grand scale.
The third line, divided, shows one looking up (for favours), while he indulges the feeling of pleasure and satisfaction. If he would understand!—If he be late in doing so, there will indeed be occasion for repentance.
Its symbolism
盱豫有悔，位不當也。
'He looks up (for favours), while he indulges the feeling of satisfaction; there will be occasion for repentance:'—this is intimated by the position not being the appropriate one.
The second line, divided, shows one who is firm as a rock. (He sees a thing) without waiting till it has come to pass; with his firm correctness there will be good fortune.
Its symbolism
不終日，貞吉；以中正也。
'(He sees a thing) without waiting till it has come to pass; with his firm correctness there will be good fortune:'—this is shown by the central and correct position (of the line).
Shown in the classical Chinese with James Legge's English (1882).
Questions about this hexagram
What does Hexagram 16, Delight, mean?
Thunder bursting out of the earth: music, enthusiasm, movement in harmony with the time. Favourable to appoint helpers and set things in motion.
Which trigrams form Delight?
震 above 坤 — thunder over earth. Its nuclear hexagram (lines 2–5) is 蹇 Impasse.
What happens when a line of Delight changes?
A moving line turns the hexagram into another one; the list above shows all six. With several moving lines, the guide to changing lines explains which text to read.
How do I get Delight in a reading?
Build six lines from the bottom up with three coins or yarrow stalks; the pattern - - - - - - — - - - - is Delight. You can also cast a reading here — the lines are decided by code, the text is this page's.