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The Yi Jing commented:
They work with myriad things but do not control -> 26.1.2 > 52
In formation
26 - Checking
See that everything is alright. In this way one will find the invisible problems.
1 - One doesn't want to come and see immediately because it is less important.
2 - One departs because they are not being trusted.
In the making
52 - Stop
One recognizes that it is time to stop because they need to be fed.
My interpretation:
This reading cannot be interpreted without more questions.
Check what? (26)
Check what? -> 33.2.4 > 57
In formation
33 - Moving away
Before leaving, one must hand over the reins.
2 - One wants to leave but they are retained for responding.
4 - Leaving to succeed alone: one has to be competent.
In the making
57 - Answer
One goes after being approached.
Checking that the sage is asked to stay.
What are the invisible problems? (26)
What are the invisible problems? -> 26
In formation
26 - Checking
See that everything is alright. In this way one will find the invisible problems.
See above
What is less important? (26.1)
What is less important? -> 49.3.4 > 3
In formation
49 - Arrange
Renewal is necessary when deficiencies are identified and one has a substitution plan. It will be in their interest to complete the changes. One should forget regrets.
3 - Others don't back up the reforms so one withdraws until the doubts are removed.
4 - One can reform with confidence.
In the making
3 - Remedy
Time will need to be spent. Seek assistance and clarify the situation by identifying the problems.
To withdraw and go elsewhere.
Who or what leaves? (26.2)
**Who or what leaves? -> 33.4.6 > 39**
**In formation**
33 - Moving away
*Before leaving, one must hand over the reins.*
* *4 - Leaving to succeed alone: one has to be competent.*
* *6 - One leaves until others calm down.*
**In the making**
39 - Uncertainty
*Solving a difficulty requires a patient study. If one fails, they will receive help after showing that they have done their best.*
The sage gives up the idea of leaving.
Who or what is not trusted? (26.2)
Who or what is not trusted? -> 33.6 > 31
In formation
33 - Moving away
Before leaving, one must hand over the reins.
6 - One leaves until others calm down.
In the making
31 - Impulse
When one helps others, they come.
The action of leaving
Who or what needs to stop? (52)
Who or what needs to stop? -> 49.3 > 17
In formation
49 - Arrange
Renewal is necessary when deficiencies are identified and one has a substitution plan. It will be in their interest to complete the changes. One should forget regrets.
3 - Others don't back up the reforms so one withdraws until the doubts are removed.
In the making
17 - To guide
When one rejoices others, they join with them.
Retreating, leaving.
What kind of feeding? (52)
What kind of feeding? -> 3.2.4 > 58
In formation
3 - Remedy
Time will need to be spent. Seek assistance and clarify the situation by identifying the problems.
2 - One must establish a relationship of trust before others accept.
4 - Someone will receive help if they wait for their turn.
In the making
58 - Attraction
Wait before committing oneself. A simple proposal is enough. One wants to know what the other desires before responding.
Helping others and build trust.
Conclusion:
While the sage could leave because others don't support their reforms, it's better to stay and work with them in order to build trust until the day the reforms are accepted.
The Yi Jing commented:
They work with myriad things but do not control -> 26.1.2 > 52
In formation
26 - Checking
See that everything is alright. In this way one will find the invisible problems.
1 - One doesn't want to come and see immediately because it is less important.
2 - One departs because they are not being trusted.
In the making
52 - Stop
One recognizes that it is time to stop because they need to be fed.
My interpretation:
This reading cannot be interpreted without more questions.
Check what? (26)
Check what? -> 33.2.4 > 57
In formation
33 - Moving away
Before leaving, one must hand over the reins.
2 - One wants to leave but they are retained for responding.
4 - Leaving to succeed alone: one has to be competent.
In the making
57 - Answer
One goes after being approached.
Checking that the sage is asked to stay.
What are the invisible problems? (26)
What are the invisible problems? -> 26
In formation
26 - Checking
See that everything is alright. In this way one will find the invisible problems.
See above
What is less important? (26.1)
What is less important? -> 49.3.4 > 3
In formation
49 - Arrange
Renewal is necessary when deficiencies are identified and one has a substitution plan. It will be in their interest to complete the changes. One should forget regrets.
3 - Others don't back up the reforms so one withdraws until the doubts are removed.
4 - One can reform with confidence.
In the making
3 - Remedy
Time will need to be spent. Seek assistance and clarify the situation by identifying the problems.
To withdraw and go elsewhere.
Who or what leaves? (26.2)
**Who or what leaves? -> 33.4.6 > 39**
**In formation**
33 - Moving away
*Before leaving, one must hand over the reins.*
* *4 - Leaving to succeed alone: one has to be competent.*
* *6 - One leaves until others calm down.*
**In the making**
39 - Uncertainty
*Solving a difficulty requires a patient study. If one fails, they will receive help after showing that they have done their best.*
The sage gives up the idea of leaving.
Who or what is not trusted? (26.2)
Who or what is not trusted? -> 33.6 > 31
In formation
33 - Moving away
Before leaving, one must hand over the reins.
6 - One leaves until others calm down.
In the making
31 - Impulse
When one helps others, they come.
The action of leaving
Who or what needs to stop? (52)
Who or what needs to stop? -> 49.3 > 17
In formation
49 - Arrange
Renewal is necessary when deficiencies are identified and one has a substitution plan. It will be in their interest to complete the changes. One should forget regrets.
3 - Others don't back up the reforms so one withdraws until the doubts are removed.
In the making
17 - To guide
When one rejoices others, they join with them.
Retreating, leaving.
What kind of feeding? (52)
What kind of feeding? -> 3.2.4 > 58
In formation
3 - Remedy
Time will need to be spent. Seek assistance and clarify the situation by identifying the problems.
2 - One must establish a relationship of trust before others accept.
4 - Someone will receive help if they wait for their turn.
In the making
58 - Attraction
Wait before committing oneself. A simple proposal is enough. One wants to know what the other desires before responding.
Helping others and build trust.
Conclusion:
While the sage could leave because others don't support their reforms, it's better to stay and work with them in order to build trust until the day the reforms are accepted.