節
Limitation
La Limitation
Jié
Upper trigram
Water
Lower trigram
Lake
The Judgment
Limitation. Success. Bitter limitation must not be practiced with perseverance.
The Image
Water over the lake: the image of Limitation. Thus the superior man creates number and measure, and examines the nature of virtue and correct conduct.
Meaning
Measure, framework, discipline. Just limits create freedom. The time calls for setting healthy boundaries without falling into rigidity.
The six lines
Line 1 (bottom)
Not going out of the courtyard gate. No blame.
Line 2
Not going out of the courtyard gate. Misfortune.
Line 3
He who knows no limitation will have cause to lament. No blame.
Line 4
Contented limitation. Success.
Line 5
Gentle limitation brings good fortune. Going forth brings esteem.
Line 6 (top)
Bitter limitation. Perseverance brings misfortune. Remorse disappears.