This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Va. Beach, Va., this 18th day of March, 1933, in accordance with request made by self - Mrs. [264], Active Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mildred Davis and L. B. Cayce.
R E A D I N G
Born October 22, 1890, Wed., in Jackson, N.C. Time of Reading 11:30 to 12:30 P. M. ..., N.C. (Life Reading Suggestion)
1. EC: Yes, we have the entity and those relations with the universe and universal forces, that are latent and manifested in the personalities of the present entity, [264].
2. In entering, under the astrological influences we find the Moon and the Sun - as well as planetary sojourns - affecting the physical as well as the mental and soul being.
3. These are one when viewed or considered in this material plane, yet - when analyzed (that we may better understand or comprehend) - may well be compared to a formula that may act upon the physical attributes of a body. Alone there may be an influence, an activity, but combined there may be wielded a greater influence upon all phases of the experience of the entity.
4. Hence we find these influences often misconstrued by those who do not take into consideration the will of an entity, the tenets that may be the impelling influence in the mental being, or that influence which is exerted upon an entity from without itself as it is allowed (or allows self) to be led or guided by such impulses.
5. With this particular body (in the present), and those influences that are manifested in the material, mental and spiritual affairs of the entity, there is offered an unusual illustration of these truths that have been presented here.
6. So, in the study, analysis and understanding that may be given or gained from that which is presented, know that this is being given from the actual records that have been written by the activities of the entity through its sojourn in that which may be justly termed reality; a separate entity from the first cause or impulse. And the varied experiences are in the form of matter, mind and spirit; for, as given, the separations must be considered if there would be the more perfect understanding.
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7. As it has been often presented by one school of thought, the dwellers upon the Moon (the satellite of the earth) preceded the abilities for matter (expressed in a form that is known as matter in the earth). And this entity was among those that so dwelt, and is influenced by two sojourns there.
8. Hence there have ever been in the experience of the entity periods that are governed by the influence of not only the satellite's drawing upon the earth and the elements of same but of the mental, in such a manner as to make for physical as well as mental and material changes in the affairs of the entity; when the mental being of the entity allows the influence to dominate rather than dominating the influence.
9. Also as a sojourner in the environ elemental as well as material, the Sun's activity on the mental has wielded and does wield a powerful influence in the affairs, the activities, the thoughts of the entity. As may be illustrated:
10. On dark days with little sunshine there is an appreciable manifestation of fear and dread. And especially does this occur when the Moon by its position is on the opposite side of the orb or earth.
11. As to this influence also, if the entity uses the will in reference to such influences in a spiritual sense, much alteration arises.
12. Naturally, the question would be: How, when, in what manner, may an entity use such influence as to make for a betterment of those that tend to bring an air or a feeling of oppression upon the mental being?
13. Realizing, then, that there is an influence from without self of a nature that self may be in accord with or in opposition to; for all entities realize they in themselves are both positive and negative influences, and that the first cause - or the spirit - must of necessity within itself be likewise, yet more positive than negative, for it attracts with attraction and repels with rebellion of that same activity of which every entity is a part. [See 264-45, Par. 15-A, 16-A, in re her aversion to flowers and animals.]
14. Hence the realizing of self's dependence upon that influence is that which makes for the change in the experience of the entity, in becoming conscious - through the mental-spiritual forces in self - of the willingness to be led rather than leading or demanding other than, "Thy will be done in me, use me in that channel Thou, O God, would have me be led."
15. As to the influences then from the astrological sojourn,
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these become for an entity (as we have given) as the hereditary influences of the mental being - or impulses; while the material sojourns become as the environmental influences in the mental being.
16. This entity (as we have given) is swayed more by those two greater lights in the experience, both as to hereditary and environmental, from the astrological viewpoint, than most individuals. Why? Because of that influence which has just been given!
17. Hence there is an appreciable influence in the ability of the mental body to become analytical in its every aspect, towards every character of influence in an individual's experience, rather than mystical or that which may be termed as rote or formula. For, in its essence, the entity's being is analytical in itself!
18. From the astrological and planetary sojourn, then, we find as these (For this dissertation might be carried on into infinitum, as to the planetary influences related to the earth and the earth's sojourns of the entity; yet within the earth and the dealings with the material things is there that which the entity has to cope with in the NOW. Yet NOW is the beginning and the end!): Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus; these influencing from the very environ of that which is manifested in their atmosphere (if such a term may be used); for Mercury means mental, as does Venus love, understanding, beauty and the like, as does Jupiter strength, stamen, broadness of vision, temperamental; and these all are from those experiences of the entity in its sojourn through these environs.
19. One then (from the material plane we are judging) mentally well equipped, yet often called by many one that must be at periods "half cracked" or having very poor judgement; at other periods it is seen, from the activities in the mental, that the entity is one with the abilities to READ people's thoughts, as it were, obtain impressions that are the impelling influences. Yet these judgements at times are rather impulsive than reasoned out.
20. From Venus' influence the entity is one that is sympathetic, loving, patient, with the abilities of showing kindnesses in unusual ways and manners.
21. While in Jupiter and from its influence the entity is one that is impatient at times for the greater things in the material manifestations to happen, and with the desire to push or make, or force, or drive, or impel, or induce by some unseen force those things to come about. Lack of patience, which bespeaks of an opposite influence from that just spoken of in the universal influences in Venus.
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22. With Uranus making for those impetuous influences, as indicated from both Moon and Sun as well as from the activities that the entity through its sojourn in the various astrological influences has builded - that bear upon, what? What the entity has done ABOUT its own self in relation to that about it, and allowed to be used as an influence of the more potent influence in the spiritual impulse or first cause! (This applies to every individual, to be sure, but - as given - it is more easily illustrated or demonstrated in the impetuous and impulsive forces or influences in the experience of this entity.)
23. As to the abilities that are made, in or through these influences, we find that there may be acquired - through the application of knowledge of self - faith, confidence, hope, kindliness, patience, endurance, persistence, consistence, such as to bring for the entity in the present the power, the ability, the wherewithal, to become one that may analyze problems for individuals; or, as may be termed from some circles, a mother confessor to whom those of any faith, cult, clime, may go for counsel; and counsel such as would be helpful to them in their immediate and their developing needs.
24. Then, as to the appearances in the earth and that which is as the environs of the mental body:
25. Before this we find the entity was during those periods when there were the settlings of the land, when there were many being persuaded by various individuals who presented themselves in the various activities of the development of the land.
26. The entity then was in that portion from which, in which, it developed or came into being in the present; or in the Carolinas, but nearer that known as Roanoke Island; in the name Dwoidel.
27. Then the entity was well-balanced in body, in mind, and a helpmeet or aide to those in that particular vicinity and environ - until one that came through the land, in the name Bainbridge, led the body far astray in its moral and spiritual intent in the experience; and there came troubles by grudges, by being in the position of not considering self as being led but constantly blaming the body's associate for the troubles in mind, in body, in associations, and for the happenings that came in the experience.
28. However, in the latter portion - when there was the weighing together of the tenets that came from the influence in the experience of the body's companion in the present, towards those things pertaining to mental, material and spiritual laws - the entity calmed, and gained through the
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experience, bringing much to the development of self because of the experience.
29. In the present much of the associations of that experience weigh upon the mental, physical and spiritual influences of the body; as may be seen by self in analyzing same.
30. Before this we find the entity was in that land now known as the Arabian, during those periods when many gathered for the lessons that were gained by the teacher, the minister, the soldier, in the hill country.
31. The entity then was among those who came from the Grecian land, and gained much by the sojourns about this particular surrounding.
32. With the uprising, the falling away, and the call of those of the nationalism (as it may be termed in the present) the entity fell away for the period - and when it sought again for the truths that were given in the experience, brought suffering in the mental and the material influences of the entity.
33. The name was then Celceoin.
34. In the present the love of groups - as a home, as a state, as a nation - has a peculiar influence in the experience or make-up of the entity; yet the entity finds self still questioning as to whether these are well in the experience of every soul, for fear enters in - by the acquisition of judgements from others - from that experience.
35. Before this we find was the appearance which influences the entity in the present, when there were those divisions in the land now known as the Egyptian.
36. The entity was then among those that were in the exercises of the Temple Beautiful, wherein the activities of the body were able - or enabled, through the thought as given by the study of the tenets of the period - to become more and more in accord with that which was held as the development of the body beautiful.
37. Hence those expressions - whether in music, in words, in songs, or in activities in dance (rhythmical dance) - have a peculiar or IMPELLING influence upon the inmost being of the entity.
38. In the analyses of such activities - whether they be for diet, bodily adornment, or the development of portions of the body-physical - may the entity be helpful in offering aid, counsel, understanding.
39. For, the entity's body will be cleansed in the present, even as it were so through that experience as Ipt-Sa; for the entity then was one well advanced in the mental and
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spiritual influences, and in the concept of bringing into MATERIAL manifestation the spiritual influences in entities, bodies, souls, minds. And may be used by self in the present.
40. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, and as to how these influences may be turned into those material concepts for the betterment or development of self, as well as for the aid, counsel and strength that may be given to those who seek through these channels:
41. Be strong, first, in His might. Remembering from whence self and all power comes, be guided more and more by Him who has shown the way. Whether in that or the other position in the experience, this will bring for the entity the greatest contentment, the greatest peace, joy, happiness.
42. Be happy! Be joyous! Be gay in the life, for in Life is the manifestation of Him!
43. Ready for questions.
44. (Q) Could I render better service to humanity by becoming a Scientific Analyst or a Metaphysician? (A) This has been indicated.
45. (Q) Where and how have I been associated with my present husband in any other incarnation? (A) Two or three of them! In the Carolinas. In Persia. [853-2, Par. 19-A, Egypt]
46. (Q) Have I been associated with my present mother [851] [See 851-2 on 1/31/35] in any other incarnation? (A) Not in one of these, but has been. Not a great influence, for these are held as apart; yet dependent one upon another from another association in other concerns.
47. We are through for the present. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file