This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 23rd day of April, 1942, in accordance with request made by the self Mr. [462], 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.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 3:30 to 3:50 P. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Virginia.
1. GC: You will have before you the body and enquiring mind of [462], working at the 5" gun turret, #7 Starboard side, Battleship Alabama, in the Norfolk Navy Yard, Norfolk, Va., who seeks at this time advice and guidance physically, mentally and spiritually, on what to do to bring about the perfect coordination of all the organs of the body; also about the work which is best for him at this time for the best interests of himself and family. You will answer the questions he submits, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [462]; this we have had before.
3. In the physical forces of the body there are still some disturbances, especially with the lower portion of the alimentary canal and part of the rectal area.
4. There was not sufficient force for retaining the oil enemas above the first and second sphincter muscles, yet these were beneficial.
5. As we find, occasionally - not too oft; once in a month or six weeks - we would use for injection in an enema, not in a Fountain Syringe but in a force or pump syringe, a combination of five drops Carbolic Acid in one ounce of Glycerine (stirred thoroughly) and four to five ounces of Usoline.
6. In between times, when there is the itching, use Pazo Suppositories.
7. These should remove the disturbances.
8. Occasionally - say once a month - have a colonic irrigation. This should be professionally given, owing to the irritation in the rectal area from a low prolapsus in the colon.
9. The general conditions of the body show improvement.
10. Be mindful as to the diets and the water taken. These should keep the physical forces fit.
11. Ready for questions.
12. (Q) Is the Agarol I am now taking helpful, or should I take something else?
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(A) This is helpful. Don't take too much of same. Once a day should be sufficient; about a dessertspoonful. Keep the lower portion of the system cleansed in the manners indicated.
13. (Q) Regarding my work [See 462-12]: Should I accept the position of dredge captain offered by the Hill Dredging Co. at Charleston, S.C.? (A) As we find, when all conditions, the surroundings in the present associations and activities are considered, and the abilities of the body - also the conditions which will arise later in these activities (the dredging), we find that it would be well to consider the offer; PROVIDED there is the possibility, or probability, of a reinstating to the position once held - or the papers given the body reinstating same in the service as once or formerly held. If this is made to be a part of the undertaking (and there will be assistance lent in this direction), though there may be the end of this present particular undertaking in five to six months, this would insure that there would be more satisfactory arrangements in the activities of the body.
14. (Q) Would the job with the Hill Dredging Co. be permanent? (A) These conditions are taken into consideration, see? as indicated.
15. (Q) Would it be better to stay on at the Navy Yard? (A) We have just given that it would be better to make the change, if conditions are such that there can be the working towards those reinstatements. If such is impractical, or would not be considered, then we would stay on at the Navy Yard - but the other would be the more advisable activity at this time.
16. (Q) If it is not practical, and cannot be done, how can I go about making changes in my work at the Navy Yard that will mean a promotion? (A) Do not be overanxious. The activities are being watched. If this offer is not accepted, there will be changes made in which the efforts of the body will be given consideration.
17. (Q) Any other advice, mentally or spiritually? (A) Keep that attitude of constructive forces. Judge not others, that ye be not judged.
18. We are through for the present. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file ile