Limitation
Water within the lake; wise limits give form and prevent waste.
The Judgment
“Success. Galling limitation must not be persevered in.”
The Lines
Line texts are an original modern translation of the classical Zhou Yi (public domain).
Meaning
The lake holds only so much water—limits define and preserve. Sensible boundaries create form and sustainability, but limits taken to extremes do harm.
Guidance
Set reasonable limits and live within them; moderation, not harsh deprivation, is the aim.
When This Hexagram Appears
Budgeting, pacing, or setting boundaries, where sensible limits protect long-term wellbeing.
FAQ about Hexagram 60
What does Hexagram 60, Limitation, mean?
Limitation (水泽节, hexagram 60 of the I Ching). The lake holds only so much water—limits define and preserve. Sensible boundaries create form and sustainability, but limits taken to extremes do harm.
What is the Judgment of the Limitation hexagram?
The Judgment reads: “Success. Galling limitation must not be persevered in.” Water within the lake; wise limits give form and prevent waste.
What guidance does Hexagram 60 offer?
Set reasonable limits and live within them; moderation, not harsh deprivation, is the aim.
When does the Limitation hexagram apply?
Budgeting, pacing, or setting boundaries, where sensible limits protect long-term wellbeing.