The Hexagrams
60 Chieh Limitation
The Judgment
Limitation. Success.
Galling limitation must not be persevered in.
The Image
Water over lake: the image of Limitation.
Thus the superior man
Creates number and measure,
And examines the nature of virtue and correct conduct.
Nine at the beginning means:
Not going out of the door and the courtyard
Is without blame.
Nine in second place means:
Not going out of the gate and the courtyard
Brings misfortune.
Six in third place means:
He who knows no limitation
Will have cause to lament.
No blame.
Six in fourth place means:
Contented limitation. Success.
Nine in fifth place means:
* Sweet limitation brings good fortune.
Going brings esteem.
Six at the top means:
Galling limitation.
Perseverance brings misfortune.
Remorse disappears.
Last modified: September 19, 1994
Rick Le Mon, web@littlestcat.com