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GeraldC

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Hello everyone,

I'm trying to make sense of a couple of answers I got regarding the question, which course shall be the best to take in my situation. Right now, I'm working on an idea which lacks a good amount of funding, so I would like to give it a try and attracting a couple of sponsors or investors. There are actually some options, I've asked about two of them, however, I'm not so sure about the right interpretation and I'm hesitant to throw the coins again before I'd completely figured out the answers before.
My first alternative is to work on the project with some interested amateurs, who are pretty much engaged in working out some kind of a "test balloon", if you will. Since this would be "our work" as a team, most of them would be part of the whole project to the end, however, they're all somewhat amateurs in a very competitive field, but I am not pretty much established, too, even if I have some decent background in this field.

What would be the result with regards to my search for sponsors and investors, if we would work on a "test balloon" in order to show potential investors what the work could look like, I threw 37.2.3.5 > 41.
Here is my personal take on this: I guess, line 2 would describe the general work we would've to do, which could prove to be quite difficult, since we all had to prioritize, making a living, finding some spare time to work on it, so understandably not everyone would be that motivated or disciplined (line 3), so the whole team had to be integrated with mutual understanding and a positive atmosphere in order to get something going (line 5). I'm not sure about the resulting hexagram, though. That’s the tough part - I asked for the specific result, so 41 could be nothing at all. On the other hand, the empty couldron could signify the work described in order to fill the cauldron. I'm not so sure about it.

Second alternative is to just pitch the project without doing any further work and searching for investors and sponsors to do all of the work afterwards.
My exact question was:
What would be the result with regards to my search for sponsors and investors, if I would just pitch the project and looking out for sponsors and investors right away? I threw 51 unchanging.

I have no idea what to make of it. It could easily mean that everything will be destroyed and is totally hopeless, then again I found some references that it could signify some kind of a "pleasant shock", just like winning the lottery or something (well, I don't gamble too much tbh). Maybe someone can enlighten me on this? The WikiWing interpretation doesn't really apply to this situation, so I'm basically at a loss and again, I'm not so sure about casting it again.
I will inform you which way I chose to go and how it all work out, but maybe I will give it another casting in the next few days, if I'm still not sure what to make of it.
Oh, well, and I hope you don't mind my English - it's not my first language, unfortunately.

Have a great pleasant day everyone! :bows:
 

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My first alternative is to work on the project with some interested amateurs, who are pretty much engaged in working out some kind of a "test balloon", if you will. Since this would be "our work" as a team, most of them would be part of the whole project to the end, however, they're all somewhat amateurs in a very competitive field, but I am not pretty much established, too, even if I have some decent background in this field.

What would be the result with regards to my search for sponsors and investors, if we would work on a "test balloon" in order to show potential investors what the work could look like, I threw 37.2.3.5 > 41.
Here is my personal take on this: I guess, line 2 would describe the general work we would've to do, which could prove to be quite difficult, since we all had to prioritize, making a living, finding some spare time to work on it, so understandably not everyone would be that motivated or disciplined (line 3), so the whole team had to be integrated with mutual understanding and a positive atmosphere in order to get something going (line 5). I'm not sure about the resulting hexagram, though. That’s the tough part - I asked for the specific result, so 41 could be nothing at all. On the other hand, the empty couldron could signify the work described in order to fill the cauldron. I'm not so sure about it

Well 41 is not 'the result' so don't just see as such. I would see it here as the basis of your question and your position asking 'how much do I offer ?'. 41 says less than you think. Now sometimes the answer reveals more than the exact question asked. I think this answer shows you are better off going ahead on your own. Line 2 shows the wife attending the cooking, not being distacted, focusing on her sphere. Line 4 suggests she excels in her sphere and line 5 shows authority and mastery in the kings sphere. Hilary's translation says 'he enters his own home' so you appear to me to be far more competent or ready for this than you think.



It is possible to see it differently but that's my feel.

Second alternative is to just pitch the project without doing any further work and searching for investors and sponsors to do all of the work afterwards.
My exact question was:
What would be the result with regards to my search for sponsors and investors, if I would just pitch the project and looking out for sponsors and investors right away? I threw 51 unchanging.



I am inclined to think 'wow shock gasp - he does not drop the sacred ladle' as you may find it a shock that yes it is time for you to pitch the project - scary but well I think it is time.

I have no idea what to make of it. It could easily mean that everything will be destroyed and is totally hopeless, then again I found some references that it could signify some kind of a "pleasant shock", just like winning the lottery or something (well, I don't gamble too much tbh). Maybe someone can enlighten me on this? The WikiWing interpretation doesn't really apply to this situation, so I'm basically at a loss and again,


There is no one wikiwing interpretation just as there is no one interpretation for 51, you have to fit it to your situation. The idea that 51 = 'everything will be destroyed and is totally hopeless' seems absurd to me. Chuck the idea of cast iron predictions out of the window, Yi is more than that. If you read the oracle it says there is shock and fear before, then laughter as he does not drop the sacred ladle.


The best thing to do is read the oracle text of 51


My opinion on these casts is that you should go ahead and pitch on your own because you are capable and at home (37) in your field and can be respected in your field.


I think it might be tempting to see 37 as the team of people/sponsors/investors but I see it here as the whole field of endeavour. I see you very much in command of the product, knowing what you want. I don't see 51 negatively here.
 

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Thank you so much, Trojina, it’s a real treat to read your take on my castings, especially with regard to the changing lines of 37. I will definitely take it into consideration and try to activate some contacts that I do have. If interested (for further reference), I will come back later with the results, however, this could take a lot of time. This will be hell of a ride, and it makes perfectly sense that 51 unchanging could reflect some of my own feelings to a certain extent, because realizing those ideas will be a long marathon.
Anyway, I would like to thank you again for your very helpful comment - much appreciated!
 

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What would be the result with regards to my search for sponsors and investors, if we would work on a "test balloon" in order to show potential investors what the work could look like, I threw 37.2.3.5 > 41.

In my book 37.2.3.5 changes to Hex 14 not 41. So I'll work on that basis

Hex 37: Advises that you benefit if you stay in your group and not to venture outside.
line 2 - you are a central figure so give what you are able to the group and help those around you to grow.
line 3 - conflicts abound in and around you, it's time to put an end to them
line 5 - lead from the front and your care and consideration for others will pay dividends
Hex 14: You have it within you realise the best from the project by supporting positive change and keeping negative influences at bay.

What would be the result with regards to my search for sponsors and investors, if I would just pitch the project and looking out for sponsors and investors right away? I threw 51 unchanging.

Hex 51: This would put the cat amongst the pidgeons. A steady hand, a subtle approach and attention to detail will be needed to guide the project through this route.

Good Luck
 

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In my book 37.2.3.5 changes to Hex 14 not 41. So I'll work on that basis


Your book is wrong. 37.2.3.5 changes to 41 not 14. You don't need a book just draw it on paper. Perhaps you meant 'book' as in 'IMO' but no it definitely changes to 41.


I mean it's not negotiable or a matter of opinion, there is only one hexagram 37.2.3.5 can change to and that is 41
 

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Getting a group together 37.2.3.5>41.
I think 41 suggests having a simpler role - reducing your workload and the number of hats you have to wear - has positive benefits. You will be reducing your cut of profits too of course, but it could be a path to success.
The lines in 37 say I think you would need to learn to be a leader, find your place as the head. You need followers that respond to your concerns seriously and can take you pushing them, not guys that will just take things lightly. And you need to take care of them - feed them - when they are doing well and when they are not. Could cost you, but that is what the leaders does for his family.

"What if I pitch the project and looking out for sponsors and investors right away? 51 unchanging."
51 means surprise, is developmental, and indicates success.

I would say this, when and if you are successful, do you just want to hand it all over to someone else to run, and work for them, or have your own team and be the boss of it? That's the real question here I think, what is your eventual vision, to be Steve Jobs or someone who sells their idea, or gets it stolen, which happens in big business all the time?

- LL
 

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To all of you.
Indeed I did make a mistake. Thank you for pointing it out. The New Moon looks to be having some sway over how I interpret divinations at the moment.
Apologies for any confusion cause.
 

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Just coming back to this after a couple of months - as of now, I did not pursue this idea, because there were a lot of hassels in my life, so to speak. A lot of stuff is going on right now, but this has nothing to do with the omen itself - I asked specifically about the results if I would do this or that, so this thread isn't very helpful to future seekers right now. But I really want to follow through with this idea in the long run and I will give it an update as soon as I'm able to.
 

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