60.mycal8 -- Limitations

 

Hexagram 60

By: James Byrd

I. The Oracle 

A. Hexagram 60 is jie, or Articulating. Other interpretations are Limitation and Moderation. Its lower trigram is dui: open, swamp or forest, and its upper trigram is Kan: gorge or water.     

B. The Judgment

   1. Limitation. Success. 
       Galling limitation must not be persevered in. 
   2. Per the Dyke that contains outer and enter of a fortress. 
       

C. The Image

  1. Water over lake: the image of Limitation.

      a) Thus the superior man creates number and measure, 
      b) And examines the nature of virtue and correct conduct. 
           

II. Another interpretation 

A. "Limitations"

If prescribed it cannot be permanent in duration. Sometimes the shackles must be removed for full Maintenace of self. Good sometimes but not all the time-imposed restraints. 

Goals -- Inspire limitations via in order to achieve a set goal you must set restraints or parameter -- to acquire set consequence as expected. Keep both hands fill - first enjoy that. 

B. "Articulate'

I you will via speech Articulate your spectrum of bitter growth - which is an exact must as we do breath in and slowly breath to relax. Speak when you are told to is somethings a truth. But letting off steam as one does progress -- not permitted -- becomes permitted, trial permitting. 

We see now "Quite Articulating Growing." Pay close attention to the situation you might encounter during this growth period. Stop trying to make sense out of restraints that are not permanent in your flow of "Actualize - Tao, which is, in a sense, the on-going processes of the cosmos. 

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C. Reading:

 from <https://www.tarot.com/i-ching/hexagrams/limits-and-connections>

60: Limits and Connections

Limits are necessary to channel energy, guide purpose, and lend direction to life. Constantly swimming in a sea of boundless opportunity leads to exhaustion. Winging it alone, wild and free in a sky of unlimited directions and opportunities, only leads to becoming lost. In human affairs, the making of decisions and alliances necessarily implies limitation, for in choosing one path, another must be left behind.

A key to a successful life is to select your limits consciously and carefully—to be discriminating in the setting of personal boundaries but also knowing when to fly in formation. Just as thrift often precedes prosperity, letting go of selfish interests leads to greater personal reward. Only by consciously accepting useful limits can your energy be channeled to good purpose and lead to lasting accomplishment.

Aim for a middle way between discipline and freedom of spirit. Limits will come of their own accord; but to consciously make good decisions and select compatible affiliations? Now that’s knowing how to fly! On the other hand, do not go overboard on discipline. Even limitation must be limited in the effort to bring order and direction into your life—to avoid choking off vital sources of enthusiasm and spontaneity.

In groups and organizations, rules and regulations should strike a balance between being too strict and too lenient. If these guidelines are too difficult to live with, frustration will build and ultimately become destructive. If the rules are too soft, sloppiness will become acceptable and energy will dissipate. The best path is one that allows for the unfolding of individual potential while encouraging self-discipline and focus along the way.

From <https://www.tarot.com/i-ching/hexagrams/limits-and-connections>

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