This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce before an open meeting of the Norfolk Study Group #1, at the Edmonds'' home on Pennsylvania Ave., Norfolk, Va., this 8th day of May, 1933, in accordance with request made by the group and also by the individual, Mr. [329], new Active Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., at which approximately twenty-five visitors were present.
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. [GD''s note: I think Mr. [329] and his girl friend were among those present.]
R E A D I N G
Born July 8, 1910, in Elizabeth City, N.C. Time of Reading 9:10 to 9:50 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Va. (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 personality of the entity now called [329].
2. In entering, from the astrological aspects we find these in some respects coordinating with the tendencies that are latent in the individuality of the entity; some we find, from their positions, being in at-variance with that which would ordinarily be given. Yet, in the developments in the present experience, we will find that planetary sojourns, and that which the entity in the present does with that in the abilities mentally of self as respecting that he holds as an ideal, will either make or retard the development of the soul through this experience.
3. As we see, those that came into the earth's sojourn through those periods that were covered from 1910 to 1911, according to the activity from the astrological position and the effect upon the inhabitants of earth through that period, are those that must bear the brunt of accusing peoples because of a susceptibility to the influences of those forces that had - or do have - that activity in the affairs of those under that planetary influence.
4. Hence there may be the greater warning to all under that period of entering, that they - of most peoples, through their experience - must be mindful of what they do with their ideals.
5. These are those who, from the astrological viewpoint and from innate individualities, are quick tempered; not meaning, no - but self is aroused to passion without notice,
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requiring then that there be the curbing within self of those IMPULSES for action without due thought.
6. As to the personality influence from sojourn in the planetary influences, for this entity [329] called in the present:
7. Those influences from Saturn make for a period of weighing and testing, and the body feels in self that the last few years have certainly been a testing in self - as to that injunction which has been set before man, "There is today set before thee good and evil. Choose thou."
8. This tempered, however, with those sojourns in that influence or environ in Venus, makes for that temperament of being oft easily swayed from those things that would hinder in the experience of the entity.
9. Yet that balance must be kept within self, that the swaying is not carried to the other extreme.
10. For, even in the affairs in self's experience, this is found in the experience of the entity in the present, that he is oft called an extremist, whether in activities that have to do with the associations in the activities of the body in the relationships in the home, in the love life, or in that relationship that must exist between self and others.
11. These are as the reflections, then, of these INFLUENCES in the experience, through the sojourns in those influences.
12. In Jupiter we find that which may be for the entity a saving grace, when considered from astrological aspects.
13. But, it should be remembered by every soul, there is no influence within the activities of an entity, a soul, that surpasses the WILL of self; the WILL, that may make one close in relationship to the universal consciousness, to the creative influences, or that may separate one from such influences.
14. From Jupiter, though, beginning on the 15th of the present month, there will be seen those experiences that - dependent upon the activity of self - may make or mar the activities, so far as the world - as related to THIS experience - may affect the entity.
15. This period is for that duration of three years, or until a change is seen in the associations of nations in their relations one to another.
16. And those in the periods from 1910 to 1913 must bear the brunt of those changes.
17. In this experience also comes that shown in the personality of the entity, as manifest through the activities of the entity as related to the earth's sojourn in this activity; making, then, the abilities in the
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present:
18. Those things that pertain to musical activity INTEREST the entity, yet little of the abilities - as YET - have manifested to that capacity to which they may be DRAWN, if the entity would set self in that direction, particularly in reference to horns.
19. In this relationship also there are the influences making for the finesse, the fitness of things, the peculiarities - as some say; being then as particular as an old maid, oft, with self's person, self's own personal belongings particularly, a place for everything, everything in its place, when there is activity to be done.
20. Hence those things that deal with that termed the statistician, or that deal with the activities requiring the detailed reports, the finessing of the little things that make up for the whole; these the entity finds have at times even caused worriments to self, yet the compliments that have come from the neatness of the work in some conditions brought a satisfaction that is hard even to self to be understood.
21. As to the appearances, then, and those that affect the entity in the present:
22. In the one before this we find that the entity was in this present native land, during those periods when there was the settling of the lands in and about the place which was then the capitol of the commonwealth in which the entity is now located.
23. The entity then was among those who defended the place against the invading forces that joined with others, and of other lands, to overrun the land; in the name then of Willis Enning Inness(?).
24. The entity gained and lost, and there may be found records of the entity's activity then, as the assistant to the clerk in that particular environ.
25. From this experience in the present is seen the tendency towards the little fears, or - as the young child - "afraid of the dark"; yet, with the overcoming of fear in the activities of the developing experience, in the present there may be brought the abilities for trustworthiness in the activities, whether related to the association with varied activities of others or in dealing with individuals and groups.
26. In the one before this we find the entity was during those periods when there was the overrunning of those peoples who were joining in the activities, during those rulings of Aurelius, in the Roman land.
27. The entity than was among those who at first attempted
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to be on both sides, and to court favor with those that were believers and those that persecuted.
28. Yet, these bringing the destructive influences in the material and mental experience of the entity, as Claudiuel, brought to the entity those fears, and the desires for self-exaltation in the association of those in power; this bringing to the entity in the experience those periods of losing - losing; then gaining, in those periods when changes came through the suffering wrought with those with whom the entity was the more closely associated during the experience.
29. Then, in the latter portion of the experience, there was brought the love for those tenets of the persecuted peoples.
30. In the present from this period there are the abilities to retain that which has been entrusted, yet making for an activity within the innate forces of the entity that has brought questionings by some in power.
31. In the one before this we find the entity was in that land now known as the Indian, during those periods when there was the coming in of those peoples from that now known as the Egyptian land with the tenets of those who had received much from those sojourns in Persia.
32. The entity was then of the hills peoples, and was called then of the white-robed peoples; for the entity was a leader among the hills peoples that overran those of the low land; yet with the new tenets, with the new vision brought, the entity first rebelled - then made self safe PHYSICALLY, materially, then mentally, in the new associations, and rose then to the position of power and might through that experience.
33. Hence in the present will come those experiences when, as a leader, as an officer even, the entity may be given power that may be exercised upon, and for or against, others; yet, used aright, may bring contentment - in the things that were as tenets then; used awrong, or as aggrandizing of self's own interests, MUST bring destructive forces in the experience of the entity.
34. Then the entity was in the name of Beli-iian.
35. In the one before this the entity was in that land known as the Atlantean, and in Poseida, among those that wrought for the separating of those advanced, or those that worked with the hand and those that guided through the mental abilities of the peoples.
36. The entity then was among the court peoples that aided in the temples that were wrought for the satisfaction of those that were true in spirit, as well as those that aggrandized for self's interests - that brought the
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destructions to the land.
37. The entity then gained, in the name Philo-hilo, known then as one of the messenger bearers to the peoples and to those in authority.
38. As to the abilities in the present, then, and that to which the entity may attain - and how:
39. As seen, there are many ways before the entity.
40. First, know IN whom, IN what, thou hast believed.
41. Set the ideal ABOVE that which may be attained in the material things.
42. The WILL in self to make self's will one with creative influences, as seen in the experiences, brought either progress or digressing - according to the application of self to that held as the ideal. 43 Ready for questions.
44. (Q) I am interested in finding immediate work. Where shall I go for it? (A) Apply through the same channels in which there has been the activities, and receive it on the 15th - as given.
45. (Q) Just what is referred to? (A) He should know, or he's mighty slim!
46. (Q) Would it be my advantage to take work under reforestation, if I should be called as an officer? (A) On the 15th!
47. (Q) Should I continue to seek employment with electrical companies? (A) Those activities that have more to do with detail, and in less technical application, would be the better.
48. (Q) Is there any advice to me in the selection of my companions? (A) There's been sufficient given to know the character, the kind - and self!
49. (Q) When may I expect to enter upon my life's work? (A) By the first of March, '34.
50. (Q) For what particular purpose did the entity come into his family? (A) To set aright many of those influences, that may be set in self through those things that are to be meted in the development, not only of self - but the influence upon the many.
51. (Q) Why was it that I went to college, when so many sacrifices had to be made in order for me to do so? (A) That there might be the material application of self to meet those conditions that have been pointed out are to be set before self; AS a guide, AS a leader, AS a director in many directions.
52. We are through.
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