This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 10th day of January, 1934, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [440], 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], Mildred Davis, L. B. and Hugh Lynn Cayce.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading ... Avenue, 4:00 to 4:45 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. New York City.
1. GC: You will have before you the entity [440] present in this room, and the information given him on various subjects through this channel. You will answer the questions which he submits regarding his activities and help him to clarify the information received.
2. EC: Yes, we have the entity here, and the enquiring mind, [440]. And this is rather a test for you:
3. We will be able to give you through these channels that in which you may easily demonstrate as to an ability to turn to the akashic records.
4. But work on these that you have. You can use something from the same machine with which you are operating, and let it be recorded on the disc, and then with your amplifier and the magnifier - that may be easily made - PLAY what you receive.
5. Ready for questions.
6. (Q) Is the diagram of the method of attaching aerial to copper plate, which is above the drawer of instrument, as diagramed in the drawing in my hand, correct? (A) Yes, this will work. It will be correct. This may be made - While it will require more of - This will work with this! Rather we would have prepared one where the aerial is screwed in, rather than just set in. But use it in this as in the first, see.
7. (Q) Does the thickness of the layers of permalloy or bakelite make any difference? (A) Just so they are uniform.
8. (Q) Both the same thickness? (A) Both the same thickness. They are uniform in their prevention and their concentration of the influences or forces from the active principles with which this is dealing.
9. (Q) If permalloy layers are round they will have no specific north and south pole. Should they not, therefore,
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be made oblong? (A) Not of necessity. For the polarization of same will come, as may have been indicated from that given, more from the coils than from this concentrated center that draws to the activities of same.
10. (Q) Then the permalloy should not be magnetized? (A) Not necessarily. See, the concentration of the forces through the using - or the differences in the form - is to build up for the carrying into the machine proper, see, that which enables it both to become as drawing in and as emanations in its treatment. To make for it to be magnetized would NEUTRALIZE either the sending or the receiving, see?
11. (Q) Will the magnetic flux of alternate layers of permalloy flow in opposite directions or all in the same direction? (A) This change as has just been indicated by that just given, is altered or changed by the attuning of same to those influences that are to be aided, or that are in preparation for the aiding of another, see?
12. (Q) Would a quarter inch thickness of permalloy be good for the start? (A) Quarter inch thickness will be alright.
13. (Q) Would a fan or funnel shape antenna be most effective? (A) As we would find, the most effective would be that near fan or funnel shape but rather pointed, or - if desired to increase - to make same on the end as of points; that is, two or three - or THREE points in same, see?
14. (Q) Attached to the very end of the antenna? (A) To the very end.
15. (Q) How long would these points be? (A) Just sufficient length to make not a diffusion as the forces are received but rather sufficient to each point to be contributory to the other points; or one in center, on either side, inch and a half at the point from the other point - in the point in center, see?
16. (Q) Would copper or a non-conductor be the best material for holding parts of aerial together? (A) Copper.
17. (Q) Explain in detail how this entity is to tune this instrument in seeking the lapis linguis. (A) When it is prepared for operation in the open, or the field - best to do it inside, other than - Don't get them too curious about what you're trying to do, with such a curious instrument in the open field the like of this! Evenings will be found better, or close to sundown. Why? The very nature of that being sought - it is, as may be seen
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from that given, the tendency for a greater activity. Then, tune first for self, as if it were being prepared for according aid to someone else, see? by using the smear of self's own blood, see? for according the vibration to which self is at that day, or that hour of experimentation, the more sensitive. This is determined by beginning with the twenty-three - that is, for self here, you see - and then listening for that answer that comes through the rubbing that makes for the attraction of the influences from without, see. Then take the lapis that may be already in possession and place same in the box here, you see. Then we gain for self on the other dial the vibration of self at the time to lapis, see? Then when removing same the direction in which there may be pointed by the incoming influence of the effect - of course, it's then necessary that it be moved sufficient distance away - a test piece, see? Then we may find that this will aid in sounding out what may be termed lodes or ledges, rather, of this lapis.
18. (Q) What type of lapis would you use in the box as a sample? (A) Azure.
19. (Q) Azurite or azure? (A) Azure.
20. (Q) Do you find for the crystal of this instrument any better substance than carborundum? (A) This, as we find, would be the better.
21. (Q) Did you mean A. L. or A. A. Ringle in Arizona? (A) They will both be there! One is the son of the other one!
22. (Q) It is not the intention of the following questions to criticize, but rather to obtain a greater understanding of the source of this information. First, how do you explain the discrepancies in a description of the lapis in the N.Y. Museum of Natural History as to its weight, color and name by which it is catalogued? (A) Discrepancies? The lapis itself, as is seen, is AS has been given; that there are other minerals or other character of minerals associated with same - Use some imagination! or, as we would give from here, some common reasoning! For, lapis was what was sought for! That's what we were telling you about! That you became associated with same is to be known and used; not used as a criticism nor as a fault-finding. Oft we may find, in seeking through channels of such natures as these, that there are seeming discrepancies - but if there is sought in sincerity that which is aidful, use the aidful to help self and also aid the sources that you are using as a means of gratifying
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self's own desires. For, when desires of a seeker are in accord with constructive influences, and the information is sought from the channels or sources that may be in the same manner of seeking to aid and help, if such information is used as contradictory - or to produce or bring in self's own mind controversy, the rebound is upon your source of supply. Do not ever hinder or abuse same! This is not as a fault; rather attempting in the same manner that is being asked as to how to be, or to use that which may be given as being sacred! If not, don't seek it, for your own good - for the good of that which may give same! Who, what or where is such being given you in the present? Read the preface to Dana's GEOLOGY! [GD's note: James Dwight Dana, 1813-1895? See 440-12, Par. R2.]
23. (Q) You mentioned obtaining the blue color of the crystal for the aurascope from this stone. There are many shades of blue present. (A) Use that shade which will come as near being that through which the light may pass in the same manner as it does through the yellow and the red. Of course, the white or the crystal will be that change where, with the rotation of the aurascope prisms, that place where there will be the beginnings of the colors coming into vision as it is slowly turned. Hence to have too deep or too pale a blue (for the blue will be opposite the crystal) - the others then, of course, opposite each other - the yellow, the red. So that in their rotation this becomes as a harmonious effect of all color, as they are formed to the retinae or vision of individuals in the order as they will come from this natural setting.
24. (Q) Would it not be well to mount a fly-wheel on the axis with the crystals, to obtain a uniform rotation? (A) If mounted in the center, yes.
25. (Q) Should not these crystals be geared up to a higher ratio than that at which the handle turns? (A) No.
26. (Q) Do you find it would be helpful for me to fast in attempting to contact the Creative Forces? (A) Rather than designating for an individual as to what preparation should be made by that individual, it is rather the better that the individual concentrate and consecrate its mind, its body, its activities, for a definite service or activity at a given period - and that which is the prompting of that aroused from within for the preparation of such a service, that do. This may make for a questioning in the mind of the body thus
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seeking, but know this - my son: It has been given thee that the balance is there. If the self or soul self comes to depend too greatly upon external influences, that are in their nature of coming to thee of thine own source or nature, then it is not self-development. And self-development in its relationship to the Creative Forces, or real generative forces that make for constructive influence in the experience of a soul, is ever the better. For, each soul must come to know its OWN influence and that which is the most helpful. And if it calls then for self to cleanse the body without and within with pure water, or to fast, or to burn incense, or to set about self certain odors or colors of influences, then - as has been given - use these for thine OWN development, but be a seeker and a user of that which thou obtainest. For, not only the hearer but rather the doer gains, in its seeking through to the Infinite forces and influences. Hence, whether it is desired from the experience to abstain from this, that or the other influence to obtain the better conditions in self, seek to know these - for THOU art not dumb, my brother!
27. (Q) Whom have I had the privilege of having had help me in obtaining the information which has been given through these sources? (A) These have been rather of the universal; led in their exposition of that given by those in fields of activity akin to that being sought. Not from the lower sources; rather those that have called upon those that were with the beginnings of elements as they took their place in the manifestations of an all-powerful force that acts in a universe.
28. (Q) Do you think it wise to write the Pennsylvania State Museum, or called University of Pennsylvania, telling them of the crystals they will uncover in Yucatan in order that later they may be interested in an expedition to Bimini? (A) This would be well. Seek to find, through not divers [diverse] channels but through a regular channel from the university, as to who has led the expeditions in their uncovering and restoration in part (for the better comprehension of that which took place) in Yucatan, and then communicate directly with that leader.
29. (Q) Would you tell us of more that may be uncovered, that we can tell him? (A) Rather sufficient would it be that there be particular precaution in the uncovering of the stone, or what may appear in the uncovering of what might be termed the sun
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dial that lies between the temple and the chambers, or OPPOSITE temple - where sacrifices were made. For this is the place, IS the stone - though erosion has made an effect upon same - in which the body will be particularly interested as related to the other forces or expeditions.
30. (Q) In what particular locality in Yucatan is this stone, or these stones? (A) Where the temples are being uncovered or reconstructed. This has been given, you see.
31. (Q) Do you find it advisable for this entity to buy a piece of land in Virginia Beach at this time? (A) This is rather to be considered material, and from material standpoint. For, as has been given, MUCH has been outlined as to the advantages and as to the great value of life or activities in this particular vicinity, and the more often would such information - unless considered in the light of ALL that has been given - tend to be rather too great a PERSONAL reason for the INDIVIDUAL through whom such information is being handed you; yet this, if visioned or considered from all given, certainly is not true! Hence, in considering such at the present time, to be sure, it is a most opportune time for such a purchase; for let me hand you this: One of the first booms will be near Virginia Beach!
32. (Q) Is there any piece of land in particular you would suggest, or any special locality? (A) As given, that BEYOND 24th street or in that area where the openings of the government activity have begun, will continue to be effective to use.
33. (Q) What caused the battery suggested through these sources for Mrs. [465], which I set up for her, to overflow? (A) Sufficient space not allowed in the quantity of liquid for the expansion of the liquid when properties act for the raising of the electrical forces. There should be at least two inches allowed for such an expansion.
34. (Q) Was the crock too small? (A) Too small for the quantity of water put in it, and for the other solution also! This has been given from the first, that all such activities and their preparations should be allowed sufficient expansion - when there is a pound or pound and a half of the copper sulphate and the sulphuric and the activity of the zinc with same, in creating the forces that come off in the mediumistic form of electrical forces.
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35. (Q) When will the next astrological change [as indicated in 443-3, Par. 21-A in re [442]] be that will vitally affect one born on July 16, 1876? [See 442-1.] (A) The next change that would be - well, there's been a great many since '76, but the next as effective would be in February the 22nd, '34. What is this effect? At that time there begins, for one born on that day (if the hour were given it could be more specific), or very close to same, the rising of the influences in Jupiter, Uranus and Venus, which makes for the influences that are accredited to each in their influence upon human affairs; which would be in this: A period when the mental activities become accentuated for love and for breadth of activity.
36. (Q) Again I thank you for the information which you have given me, and for your patience, and ask your blessing in the name of the Christ, in fulfilling that which you have given me. (A) May His peace, His blessing, His love, His grace, attend thee in thine seeking. Be up and doing, with a gladdened heart that self may be used as a service - and in a service - to thy fellow man. Be patient. Be persistent, but BE consistent.
37. We are through. Copy to Self " " File