This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 19th day of January, 1942, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [428], 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.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 3:50 to 4:05 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., N.Y.
1. GC: You will have before you the body and enquiring mind of [428], ..., N.Y., formerly known as The Staten Island Hobby Center. The entity seeks information, advice and guidance, as to her life and work. You will answer the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [428], and those problems and opportunities that are a part of the entity's experience in the present.
3. The idea of the shop is well, provided the entity does not lose sight of its abilities that have been indicated in the tinting and retouching of photographs, or retouching of negatives, tinting of photographs, that may be a part of the body's activities.
4. Also we would not give that it would be BEST for the entity to attempt the shop alone, but rather with the cooperation of a satisfactory associate; one in whom the entity might have implicit faith, who could not only give of self but also bear part of the expense of establishing the shop. By this we do not mean merely the hiring of others, - for few, under the present conditions, would be capable of giving the best; but rather an associate.
5. Then there would be included all types of articles as already indicated here, in combination with the lending library AND the tinting and retouching - more than the making of the special paintings. However, such should not be left off entirely - but there should be at least extraordinary prices on such - as of the etching or the miniature paintings - none less than $25 to $125, dependent upon the type or character of material upon which this is put.
6. Include all types of framing, as ready-made, and mottoes and cards, as well as the general articles as already indicated.
7. Ready for questions.
8. (Q) Should I stay in the store where I now am, or would the vacant shop next to the corner candy store be better for business?
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(A) The one next to the candy store would be better; provided all other conditions are able to be met.
9. (Q) I would like to have store interior colonial style to make it attractive. Would that be well now? (A) Be very well provided all other things may be made satisfactory, and in keeping with the better propositions that have been indicated.
10. (Q) Should I give the store a name or just use my own? (A) A name would be preferable, though the own is well if this is more desirable; but this will depend upon the associations that are established.
11. (Q) Will you suggest such a name? (A) This had best be determined by the proprietors of same.
12. (Q) Should I make large paintings, or more miniatures? (A) We would rather adhere to the tinting of photographs, retouching of negatives, and the making of special miniatures.
13. (Q) For individuals or agencies? (A) Preferably for individuals, or studios. There is always a demand for such work, if the entity will let it be known, through the photographic supply places, studios or finishing places; and indicate the abilities by giving samples or making samples of the studios themselves, see?
14. (Q) Should I add gifts, greeting cards, etc? (A) As indicated - the mottoes and a general gift shop of the natures that are in keeping with such things.
15. (Q) Any advice as to a proper associate? (A) That should be chosen by the entity, or the individual herself.
16. (Q) Any other advice? (A) Do these things in those activities as indicated. DO keep ALL of these ideals and ideas together, if there would be the success of same.
17. We are through for the present. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file ile