I Ching hexagram
60. Limitation
節Jié
Water over Lake
Also called Restraint, Regulations, Articulating, Receipt, Restraining, Containment
Hexagram 60, Limitation (節 Jié) is formed by Water over Lake. It is also known as Restraint, Regulations, Articulating, Receipt, Restraining, Containment. The judgment is James Legge. The six lines are R.L. Wing — the same texts used in a reading on this site.
The judgment
James Legge
Restrictive Regulations bring progress and success, but if they are severe and difficult they cannot be permanent.
The six lines
R.L. Wing · line 1 is at the bottom
- Line 1Yang
Although you would like to take certain measures in the current pursuit of your aims, when you see obstacles ahead you must stop. Such Limitations should be recognized and accepted. Stay within the limits and collect your strength quietly.
- Line 2Yang
Opportunity and potential are on their way. If you hesitate when the time is right, you will miss your chance entirely. Such bad timing is a result of excessive limitation.
- Line 3Yin
Your extravagant behavior and lack of restraint have led you into a state of difficulty. If you are now feeling regret over this and not busy placing the blame elsewhere, you will avoid further mistakes.
- Line 4Yin
Allow your Limitations to become natural extensions of your behavior.
- Line 5Yang
In influencing others you must become an example. When Limitations and restrictions are necessary, take them upon yourself first. In this way you are certain that they are acceptable while you win the praise and emulation of others. Good fortune.
- Line 6Yin
Excessive restrictions demanded of others will eventually meet with resentment. Nothing worthwhile can be accomplished in this way. However, for your own benefit, you may require severe restraints for a time to aid in your self-development and to help you avoid regretful mistakes.
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