This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 11th day of September, 1933, in accordance with request made by his aunt, Mrs. [268], Associate Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. [406], Mrs. [268], Miss [405], and Minton Warren.
R E A D I N G
Born January 16, 1919, 2 miles from Smithfield, Va. Time of Reading 3:20 to 4:00 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Va. (Life Reading Suggestion)
1. EC: Yes, we have the entity and those relations with the universal forces, that are latent and manifested in the personality of the entity, [406].
2. In entering, we find from the astrological aspects the entity coming under the influence of Aries, Uranus, Jupiter, Neptune and Venus.
3. As to the astrological influences, then, that deal with the mental attributes of the entity and those relations with the activities of same in the present experience:
4. Through Aries associations, there are the abilities of a high MENTAL development; yet there are rather those warnings for this entity regarding accidents to the head. Injuries of some nature may come in the experience of the entity, either during the next four months or early portion of '34. These warnings are from influences that come from Aries or head associations with Mars.
5. Hence, as to the greater astrological activities from sojourns in environs, Uranus is the greater influence for the present experience.
6. Hence we will find an individual that will oft be called an extremist; either very active or very dull or lazy; inclining to be in the position of over-enthusiasm about any association or activity, or not caring or paying much attention to same. Yet the abilities in the mental plane will tend to make for the mental understanding. As to whether this is expressed or not will depend upon the entity, as to whether the influences become active or subjugated by the entity. This will also make for those influences in which the entity will be naturally intuitive; knowing many conditions, many things, that may be asked or that the entity may seek, without knowing HOW it - the entity - obtains the information. There will also be made experiences or periods when the entity would be called lucky
406-1 Page 2
at any game of chance, yet there will be periods when - from the influence - it would be practically impossible for the entity to gain through games of chance. Hence there will be the necessity of controlling self as to any games of chance, whether these be with the ordinary associations with cards, with races, with stocks, or what, as the entity develops.
7. The influences in Jupiter make for a broadening of the vision, as would be seen, complimentary to a high mental development; as well as from the extremist, as will be seen through the Uranian influence.
8. Neptune AND Uranus make for an interest in reading matter that is of an unusual nature. Things that pertain to mysteries, or conditions in individuals' or groups' lives that are unusual, the uncanny and such, are of special interest to the entity.
9. And, for the better development of the entity, as it develops or progresses through the experiences of this sojourn, the dwelling near large bodies of water, or upon large bodies of water, will be the natural elements for the development; giving rise to the abilities both in the occult and in the mystic influences.
10. Hence, from the sojourns and the experience of the entity in the earth, the abilities of the entity will lend themselves to electrical engineering, navigation, or seafaring in some form or manner. Yet law, and such things pertaining to law, will hold also an interest for the entity.
11. As to the appearances of the entity in the earth, and those that influence the entity in the present experience:
12. Before this we find the entity was among the crew with Columbus when he first discovered America; the only one of the crew in the earth's plane at the present period of experience.
13. The entity was of the crew in the Pinta, in the name Cristobal Alexia, and of the city of Genoa. This, of course, may be found in records pertaining to those particular activities during that experience.
14. After the first voyage, as will be found, the entity sailed no more with the crew, or even with Columbus; for the entity used that gained by the experience in aiding the one that became the supplanter of Columbus, in making arrangements for other voyages with Americus Vespucius.
15. The entity became then a teacher in the schools in that particular land, gaining during the experience.
16. In the present will be found the special interest in tales of the sea, of unusual happenings as in storm, as in the elements in their activities upon the individuals who
406-1 Page 3
come into the fury of such.
17. As to the applications from that experience for a development in the present, these will pertain particularly to associations pertaining to electrical engineerings, electrical activities, or navigations and relationships to same.
18. Before this we find the entity was in the Roman land when there were persecutions being made to those of the Christian faith.
19. The entity then was among those converted to those teachings through the preaching and ministry of Paul during that period; and, being young in years, was attempted to be used by the soldiery, yet tortured for the activities in protecting those of the faith.
20. Through the experience the entity gained, though the sojourn in the land was of only a few years; yet many were the contacts the entity made that will be contacted in the present; and the opportunity for aid to many that passed through those experiences may be in the present.
21. Hence, those influences through the mystical and occult forces weighed with the activity of the Christian principles in the mind and experience of the entity, will make for a PECULIAR activity of the entity in these relations in the present. Yet, if the entity will make a close study of the doings and activities of the early churches, there will arise within the experience the abilities to draw upon the imaginations (as termed by many) and come closer to the actual happenings to many during the experience, than much recorded without the text of the Scripture itself - and much that is written there.
22. If the entity will use such abilities in the experience as the balance-wheel, in the thought, purposes, desires and applications of self, they may be made the strongest bulwark of the entity during this sojourn.
23. Before this we find the entity was in the Persian land, about that place now known as Shuster, where there was builded first the tented city; then the city of prayer as builded by Uhjltd, the leader, and those that sojourned there, with those surrounding forces that made for giving to the peoples of the plains, and those that foregathered there from the four quarters of the earth, much that gave - and gives yet, to a people - an understanding of the relationships of individuals to their brethren, and of the relationships of individuals to the Creative Influences, in the experience of the entity.
24. The entity then was in the name Estibuen, and was what would be termed today the city manager, or mayor, when it
406-1 Page 4
came under an individual rule; or in the choosing of those that would supervise the going ins and coming outs of those that gathered there.
25. Through the greater part of the experience the entity gained, yet when evil days came upon many of those from the activities of those in the Grecian rule, the entity became - according to many - the one who, through negligence, allowed the city to be overrun by the marauders from Cypress and the isles in Crete.
26. In the present there are the abilities as to the judgements of law, the judgements as to relationships of individuals; yet the same ability, as in that experience, to foregather with, or to adapt self to, the attitudes, customs, lines and activities of individuals from and in many quarters, will be in the present experience of the entity, dependent upon the manner in which the application of self is made respecting same. It is from that experience that the warnings come respecting the head, or the foregathering of impulse that may make in the present, with the position of Uranus with Jupiter and Neptune, for an accident in the coming months - just before there is the change in Jupiter and Uranus as to their position. This doesn't necessarily mean the accident must happen! But be mindful of the activities where such conditions might be the experience of the entity.
27. Before this we find the entity was in that land known as Egypt, among those peoples when there was the dividing up of the activities just before the rebellions arose.
28. The entity then was among those that aided in the ruling and establishing of the associations of those that came through, or to, the temple in Ibex. Then the entity was what would be termed in the present as a police commissioner of that temple, and aided in keeping law and order; not only in the natives' activities but in those that came from other points.
29. In the change that came about, and with the return of the priest to activity in the land, the entity - having grown old in years, yet keeping in touch with those associations of those that worshipped in the temple - with the establishing of those activities in Ibex the entity became the sage, the seer, the soothsayer.
30. Hence the entity was the creator of much that later became - or becomes - the easy activity, or the mystery of many; as a prestidigitator, or slight of hand, or such activities that are of particular interest.
31. Much of that nature then was used, yet - as given - the entity was also the seer, the sage.
406-1 Page 5
32. Not always did the entity choose well, yet the abilities are ever present.
33. As to the abilities of the entity, and that to which it may attain in the present:
34. Those associations, endeavors, activities, developments for the body, the mind, that will lead to those things that have been outlined, will bring the better, the greater, the more noble experience in the present land.
35. Ready for questions.
36. (Q) Would I make a good doctor or aviator? (A) Would make a better seaman, or a better sea aviator.
37. (Q) In what school could I best fit myself for this profession? (A) First there should be the necessary development of the body and the mind in the preparation for taking training in such a school. As we find, then the better would be to train through the Government school, and through the Government Air Service - or Annapolis.
38. (Q) Does my parents' being first half cousins have a good of bad effect on myself and brothers? (A) On self, little or no effect. On the brothers, some effects are good and some bad.
39. (Q) Will it affect the future generation? (A) No.
40. (Q) How bad the effect on the brothers? (A) The natural developments through hereditary and environmental forces that make for the activities through the physical manifestation in a material condition.
41. (Q) In what way would it be possible for me to have a head accident, through someone else or through a fall? (A) Through a fall, or through a car accident; walking on the road is the more apt.
42. (Q) In what previous lives, and how, was I associated with my mother and father? (A) In Persia, and in those that do not influence the entity much in the present. Hence the activities to those reactions of the family relations.
43. (Q) In what relation? (A) As father to the mother. As brother to the father.
44. (Q) In a previous life have I been associated with the entity at present known as Minton Warren? If so, how? (A) As a companion and the guard in Ibex.
45. (Q) With Aunt [268]? (A) The greater influence in Egypt and in Rome.
46. (Q) What relation in each? (A) The lover in one. The son in the other.
47. (Q) Could a Life Reading be obtained through these sources for Aunt [268]'s little dog Mona?
406-1 Page 6
(A) May be. As to WHAT it may be is different! It may not be understood, unless you learn dog language!
48. We are through for the present. Three copies to Self Copy to File