60䷻節 Moderation Jié

☵水🌊 Water
☱澤🏞 Lake

澤上有水,節; 君子以制數度,議德行。

Water above the lake: Moderation. Superior people establish number & measure. They deliberate about conduct & virtue.

節: 亨。苦節,不可貞。

Moderation: Success. Severe moderation should not be continued.

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苦節,貞凶,悔亡。

Severe moderation. Continuing brings misfortune. Regrets vanish.

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甘節,吉;往有尚。

Sweet moderation. Good fortune. Undertakings bring honor.

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安節,亨。

Contented moderation. Success.

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不節若, 則嗟若,无咎。

If one is not disciplined, one will lament. No blame.

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不出門庭,凶。

Not going outside: misfortune.

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不出戶庭, 无咎。

Not leaving home. No blame.