This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 9th day of January, 1934, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [440], Jr., 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. Mr. [440] and Mrs. [443].
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading ... Avenue, 4:30 to 5:10 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. New York City. (Body and enquiring mind, in regard to information through these sources and activities for the coming year)
1. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [440] present in this room, together with the information that has been given this body through these channels.
2. Ready for questions.
3. (Q) Will ironizing the body through the pellets be detrimental in any way? (A) It will make for a quicker healing and will not produce detrimental effects. As indicated, there would be healing if there is allowed time. If the conditions, the surroundings are such that the body desires quicker activity, then use these that we have indicated.
4. (Q) Should it be taken along with the rest that has been suggested? (A) Take a pellet each evening.
5. (Q) What is the value in ironizing the body? (A) Making for those elements or constituents in the blood stream that will make for better, more perfect coagulation in relationships to the portions that have been injured in a manner that makes for the characterization of impossible or impractical in the present condition of producing the proper healing influences to same.
6. (Q) In relation to the lapis, I found a 9000 lbs. stone enclosed in a glass case, etc. Is this the one referred to? (A) This, as we find, is the one referred to - though it has been moved from its former locations or surroundings, but is in general in the same - AND the stone as referred to. As there is in the mind of the body, [440] confusions respecting lapis and lapis linguis - it has been given the lapis linguis is that name which was implied to touchstones, or those used by initiates in their various ceremonial activities, and hence gained for themselves through those forces that are seen, as indicated, that they adhere to the
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activities of those bodies or associations in such a way and manner (the stones, see?) that those that are of a psychic turn may hear the emanations as retained or thrown off by influences about such stones. They are of semi-gem or semi-value to those for other than decorative or for those that have not as yet comprehended, or there has not been admitted by certain fields of activity the value of such stones in relationships to such conditions for those that are not gifted or those that are not so sensitive as to be able to hear those vibrations giving off, or the singing or talking stones - as they have been called in places. Yet, as has been indicated for this body, there should be - there is - the ability within this body, [440], we are speaking of, to hear the singing or the movements, much as in the same way and manner as was given or is given to any if they will listen for days at a growing tree, or as was accredited to and as heard by many of those who have so developed in certain portions of this world as to be able to gain much from especially the growing oak, or certain other trees peculiar to those vicinities. So, in this stone lapis. Lapis linguis is that one that has been in use or in touch with those whose vibrations or emanations or auras are of such natures as to have given those vibrations in the nature that any portion of such a stone may give off that which may be heard, see?
7. (Q) Will it being in a glass case interfere with my hearing it sing? (A) It should not interfere wholly, though it will not be heard - to be sure - through the glass as definitely as were it separated.
8. (Q) This stone contains malekite and azurite. Is the lapis linguis either of these? (A) The azurite.
9. (Q) Where will I find this stone in Arizona? (A) As indicated, about the place as given - in a ranch - a hundred to a hundred and twenty-five miles north to northwest of the place. Many various characters of this lapis may be found in Arizona, as may be of other stones in the same vicinity of a semi-precious value or nature, but those that are of the greater value as the touchstones or those that may receive (we are putting it in another form or manner) a blessing and transmit same to another, or a curse and transmit same to another, will be found in the nature where the greater portion of the azurite is evidenced in the immediate vicinity.
10. (Q) How will I know when I have found this stone that is most useful for my purposes?
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(A) When there is found that which is sufficiently clear for the transmission of light and that which may be held in the hand for five to ten minutes and then set aside and listening hear the movements or the vibrations given off from the emanations from self.
11. (Q) Should it be translucent to light? (A) Should be transparent, or sufficient for the light to pass through.
12. (Q) Should this touch the skin in wearing it? (A) To be sure. Usually worn, of course, around the neck or over the body close to the vibrations from the heart or from the breast itself in its vibrations.
13. (Q) Would it not be best over the lyden gland? [Leydigian gland?] (A) Not be best over the lyden gland, for too great emanations from its surroundings might influence the body itself. You are used to influence the stone to an effect, either upon those to whom it may be given or to bring for self the ability to aid in its abilities as raising the vibrations for self. Hence would come over this particular portion, or if desired - for the better in training of self - held over that portion of the hollow on the left side above what is commonly called the collar bone.
14. (Q) What is the best method of cutting, and what metals should be used in mounting? (A) Use in cutting the ordinary use for the precious or semi-precious stones, in whatever shapes or forms - that are usually the larger in the center and tapering towards the outer edge. Of course, not too large for the use to be worn. The mountings would be white gold or silver. [See Source File Key #440 for A.R.E. Journal article in re Tuaoi Stone.]
15. (Q) Do you find it well for me to drive to Arizona? What days best? (A) As we find, the conditions that surround such a journey or such a trip would be well to motor - and, of course, the more southern route than going straight across. The days or the periods may be when the body has set self as to the time, as to its activity to meet with itself. Use the days, rather than being used by the days - for the activities in this direction. This to some may appear to be confusing, with that ordinarily attributed to the value of varied days in individuals' activity or associations in certain directions, as being the astrological activities when the influences would be greater. Influences from astrological make for
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TENDENCIES, but there is ever the will in the associations of each and every soul. With this body, as has been given, there is an even balance in self. Not that this does not imply that at the present time something is to be done about it, for to sit still would be to become sterile in the mental or the physical or the activities in even the spiritual or mental development, but to use the abilities. Hence using a cataloging, as it were. First making for self in all of its activities, certain periods for rest, for mental exertion, for mental activity, periods of recreation in the various characters and natures; in other words, budgeting the time, and yet making for advancement not as rote or as just plain routine - but SEE the value in self, in self's development, of so budgeting self and self's activities as to know that the best or the better balance may be kept within self in its advancement in every phase of its mental, physical or spiritual activity. Do not neglect one for another, but to be well balanced is only to be well equipped and doesn't mean movement or activity has begun. The knowledge of self, the knowledge of the various influences in the experience of self is only valuable or constructive when applied in the experience of self. Hence, get busy!
16. (Q) Do you know of one whom I could assist by taking to Arizona? (A) There may be many that may be suggested. These that would be companionable, helpful - such an one as we would find in House.
17. (Q) To whom do you refer? (A) House?
18. (Q) Thomas House? (A) Thomas House! [Thomas B. House, Jr.]
19. (Q) Should I go straight to Ringle on arrival, or would it be well - (A) As we would find, the better plan would be to first go to Albuquerque, see, and there gain through the research of the genealogy of the activities of all the various forces or sources as applied to the activities in the State respecting that character of stone sought, see? KNOW what this is. This, of course, is not in the same State, but the geography and the greater portion of the minerals of the State may be gained here better, with less excitement of what is being sought by the body, than proceeding to Prescott or Tucson and arousing the curiosity of every one, see? Find it in the adjoining, and then go to the ranch for a period of rest or recuperation and to lay out the plans, and also in Albuquerque gain from Ringle there (this is a different one) the proper connections or associations, and where and how to
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gain that desired from Ringle in Arizona.
20. (Q) What is the first name of the Ringle in Albuquerque? (A) Leonna or Cecil, or both of them. [Mr. & Mrs. Cecil S. Ringle.]
21. (Q) In Phoenix? [See 440-3, Par. 9-A on 12/18/33.] (A) A. L. Ringle.
22. (Q) Is Phoenix the correct address? (A) From Albuquerque we may get the change in the address, for he is oft out on sight or on search, see? [GD's note: I think A. L. Ringle was an uncle of Cecil S. Ringle.]
23. (Q) Who are my associates with the Edison laboratories? (A) Rather acquaintances there than direct associates that have been, as was indicated that through the acquaintances, through the associates there might be aroused that interest necessary for the carrying on of the portion of the research desired to be had through these channels. Not so much in the first is there the desire here for the actuale in the work itself, but in the preparations for the ground for first information than for associations in the research; for, as given, much of a psychic or spiritual (if it's desired to be given that name) nature may be had not only in self but in the contacts and associations with self respecting the connections there.
24. (Q) Who are the associates with Steinmetz dealing with electrical - (A) They are they rather who worked with, or who studied or considered with Steinmetz, see? As associated with the activities and research departments of the General Electrical activities in Schenectady and THEIR environ. To be sure, there are offices or channels in New York or in the acquaintanceship or in the associations that may be worked out, see? These we would not hurry; we would not rush. Rather make the inquiries and make gradually the connections; don't rush too hurriedly until you know what you want to present WHEN your associations and connections are established. Work well with that you have in hand in the present. Know that the preparations being made in self between now and April are rather of getting self internally set properly as to its proper way of thinking, of its definite way and manner of finding or presenting these influences in the experience of self, and then these will work gradually into that which will make for the basis of those things in connection with the various things that are of particular interest in the present time, that will make for not only self's being interested in life itself and that it may accomplish but also that accomplished by self may be for the good of many.
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25. (Q) What has Steuer written? (A) As we find, that associated with some of those very things being sought as related to the things necessary for the mental development. As to names, we do not see them here. We would seek those out.
26. (Q) What is Steuer's first name? (A) S. L.
27. (Q) What is Wallace's first name? (A) A. V.
28. (Q) Do you know of any books better than those of T. J. J. See regarding etheronic energy, etc.? [See 440-11 Reports, Par. R31--R34 in re T. J. J. See.] (A) As we find in general, there has been little approach to the subject better than these, but much of a background for the proper understanding of that being presented here is necessary - that may be gained in relation to the influences of the outside world, or in "This Mysterious Universe" or the like, see? [OUR MYSTERIOUS UNIVERSE By Sir James Jeans]
29. (Q) Would you recommend my experimenting with either of the machines given through these sources in the next few months? (A) Yes, we would experiment with these, in even the open fields when working, when searching, when finding out those things that are being sought. We would find how, when, where these influences may be directed with that you ALREADY have in hand, see?
30. (Q) Which instrument would be the better for this? (A) That you have had here - last presented.
31. (Q) You find that one better than the one formerly given, when using elements for the crystal? (A) Well, this one presents a more universal vibration for a more universal effect, while the other may be made for more specific conditions in certain fields of activity. But for the general experimentation and for self in the present, with those changes that have been indicated for the reception or for the transmission through that received or vibrated for or directed to activities in any direction, would be the better.
32. (Q) You have no improvements on the coils? (A) No improvements on the coils, until there is further experimentation with that especially in the effect upon, or the directing effect upon, plant life.
33. (Q) How will this instrument help locate the azurite? (A) It would assist in locating the azurite by more of the influence that it would create in those that would contact or raise their own vibrations by the use of same in directing of its activity in other directions, than in pointing out directly the azurite. For, it is turned then
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from within, you see, to increase - as may be said - the susceptibility in the direction for seeking that which will be as a transmuting or of emanations - for it's quite different in these and in their activity, as will be seen - or these directions for the plants, and we will find there will come to those experiences of the body that which will be the most beneficial for the present.
34. We are through. Copy to Self " " File