The 64 hexagrams

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No. 1QiánThe CreativeNo. 2KūnThe ReceptiveNo. 3ZhūnDifficulty at the BeginningNo. 4MéngYouthful FollyNo. 5WaitingNo. 6SòngConflictNo. 7ShīThe ArmyNo. 8Holding TogetherNo. 9小畜Xiǎo ChùSmall TamingNo. 10TreadingNo. 11TàiPeaceNo. 12StandstillNo. 13同人Tóng RénFellowshipNo. 14大有Dà YǒuGreat PossessionNo. 15QiānModestyNo. 16EnthusiasmNo. 17SuíFollowingNo. 18Work on the DecayedNo. 19LínApproachNo. 20GuānContemplationNo. 21噬嗑Shì KēBiting ThroughNo. 22GraceNo. 23Splitting ApartNo. 24ReturnNo. 25无妄Wú WàngInnocenceNo. 26大畜Dà ChùGreat TamingNo. 27NourishmentNo. 28大过Dà GuòGreat PreponderanceNo. 29KǎnThe AbysmalNo. 30The ClingingNo. 31XiánInfluenceNo. 32HéngDurationNo. 33DùnRetreatNo. 34大壮Dà ZhuàngGreat PowerNo. 35JìnProgressNo. 36明夷Míng YíDarkening of the LightNo. 37家人Jiā RénThe FamilyNo. 38KuíOppositionNo. 39JiǎnObstructionNo. 40XièDeliveranceNo. 41SǔnDecreaseNo. 42IncreaseNo. 43GuàiBreakthroughNo. 44GòuComing to MeetNo. 45CuìGathering TogetherNo. 46ShēngPushing UpwardNo. 47KùnOppressionNo. 48JǐngThe WellNo. 49RevolutionNo. 50DǐngThe CaldronNo. 51ZhènThe ArousingNo. 52GènKeeping StillNo. 53JiànDevelopmentNo. 54归妹Guī MèiThe Marrying MaidenNo. 55FēngAbundanceNo. 56The WandererNo. 57XùnThe GentleNo. 58DuìThe JoyousNo. 59HuànDispersionNo. 60JiéLimitationNo. 61中孚Zhōng FúInner TruthNo. 62小过Xiǎo GuòSmall PreponderanceNo. 63既济Jì JìAfter CompletionNo. 64未济Wèi JìBefore Completion

Hexagram 60 · · Jié

Limitation

Element:
Water over Lake
Key themes:
restriction, discipline, balance, moderation, self-control

Image

A lake with defined boundaries, symbolizing the importance of limits and moderation.

Overall message

Hexagram 60 symbolizes the importance of limitations and moderation. It encourages discipline and self-control to achieve balance and harmony. Success comes from embracing restrictions as a way to create structure.

Embrace limitations as a way to create balance and discipline. Practice moderation and self-control to achieve harmony.

The six lines

  1. Line 6 · Completion of Limitation

    The limitations have served their purpose, and balance is achieved.

    Reflect on the lessons learned and prepare for the next phase.

  2. Line 5 · Leading with Discipline

    You are in a position to lead with discipline and moderation.

    Set an example of balance and self-control.

  3. Line 4 · Finding Balance

    Balance is achieved through moderation and discipline.

    Continue to practice moderation and maintain harmony.

  4. Line 3 · Overcoming Restriction

    Restrictions feel burdensome, but they can be overcome with discipline.

    Stay resilient and maintain self-control.

  5. Line 2 · Adapting to Limits

    You begin to adapt to the limitations and find balance.

    Stay disciplined and focus on moderation.

  6. Line 1 · Beginning of Limitation

    Limitations are imposed, but they are necessary for balance.

    Accept the limitations and use them to create structure.