This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 20th day of July, 1942, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [808], 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. Mrs. [808] and Mr. [2784].
R E A D I N G
Born July 16, 1907, in Kingston, New York. Time of Reading 4:00 to 4:50 P. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Va.
1. GC: You will give the relation of this entity and the universe, and the universal forces; giving the conditions which are as personalities, latent and exhibited in the present life; also the former appearances in the earth plane, giving time, place and the name, and that in each life which built or retarded the development for the entity; giving the abilities of the present entity, that to which it may attain, and how. You will answer the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: (In going back over years from the present - " - '32 - period of unrest and change - '28 realities - " etc., on back to birth date.)
3. Yes - we are given the records here of that entity now known as [808].
4. In interpreting the records, much is here to be interpreted.
5. These emblems in a life seal should be of interest to the entity, as they indicate cycles of advancement, and the hopes that are latent and manifested in the experience:
6. We would put a figure of a maid with a scythe, though this should be a hand sickle; with grain - as of wheat - ripe; with workers in the background; with the crescent and the star, bright, in the fading light; and the cross above same in the sky.
7. These should be in color - circle, to be sure; but these should be of sufficient size to be an emblem for the entity.
8. In interpreting the records as we find them - these we choose from same, with the desire and purpose that this may be a helpful experience for the entity; enabling the entity to better fulfill those purposes for which it chose to enter this present sojourn.
9. For, no one enters by chance, but all is to be experienced unto the glory of the Creative Force or God. For He hath not willed that any soul should perish, but hath
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with every temptation provided a way of escape.
10. As indicated in the seal - beauty in body, plenty in the earth, beauty of the heavens; His star and His cross, with the changes as given from the beginning - "they may be signs, they may be symbols, for seasons, for years, for days."
11. In interpreting the records, as has been given, there are those influences that arise from astrology - or those aspects of the solar system or environs through which an entity passes in the interims between earthly sojourns.
12. For, the earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof. Hence His creatures, of His handiwork, are given dominion and power to manifest in and through the various spheres or aspects of His kingdom. For the whole of creation is a part of this entity, as of each entity.
13. Thus, as we find urges arising from such sojourns, - Jupiter is the ruling force with this entity; hence, as it has gained in this experience, tolerance - as well as the universal consciousness of activities in relationships with others.
14. This brings also activities in which the entity may find means or manners of expression in relationships with others; though individual in nature.
15. Thus, as we find, the entity may have a career - if such is chosen, but such an one in which there is the universal activity in which the interest is in those things pertaining to nature, to the field, to those things having to do with sustenance as indicated in the field - as in grain, as in the sickle.
16. In Mercury we find judgment and consideration, and this with tolerance gives that ability for the entity to be companionable with whatever influence or environ in which it may find itself.
17. The entity is one well liked, then, in any environ.
18. We find in Venus the painstaking nature, the activities in which there is beauty of expression and the manner of association that brings such activities in the experience.
19. Neptune brings the associations with those who have to do with water signs, or water activities. This is also the mystic influence, and the intuitive force that arises in the varied experiences of this entity.
20. As to the activities in the earth - these we find quite varied, but indeed may any be pleased with themselves who may be acquainted with this entity, or who may call this entity a friend. For, this may mean, could mean much. For the entity only brings into the experience of those with whom it comes in contact that which it has builded in its
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experiences through its sojourns in the earth. Not that there has not been failures or faults, as may be termed, but the purpose has been that the entity may do that which is unto the glory of the Father.
21. While these have brought at times disappointments in others, such that the entity has taken upon itself those disturbances of others, we find that such associations will bring, do bring, a peace within that is not of the earth making.
22. Then - as to the appearances - before this the entity was in the land of the present nativity; during the early settlings in the land, especially when there were the establishings of the activities along what is known as the Mohawk. It was when there was the pushing farther and farther into the tilling of the land by the natives and those peoples who had made friends with the natives.
23. The entity was among those who assisted in establishing a home there; a mill, near where there were those activities, which brought into the experience of the entity the need of, the use of GRAIN.
24. Thus, as there were those developments through that experience, the entity was a home builder; but was oft disappointed in those activities which brought about the dissenting influences in that early settling.
25. The name then was Patricia Wodswarth. In the experience the entity gained.
26. From that experience we find in the present the abilities to meet conditions as they arise in relationships with others. These may bring disturbing forces, yet the entity in its choices will choose that which is good.
27. Before that the entity was in the French land, during those periods when there were the sojournings of that one who had been put away because of the uprisings in England, - because of the disputes among the common peoples, and the partly religious warfare.
28. The entity was acquainted with that monarch, or who became afterwards the monarch, and with many of those who had aided in the periods of his sojourn in the French land.
29. There the entity found disappointments in the manners in which the entity was treated, after there was the recall of Charles the Second to the English throne.
30. And this has made the entity at times question men and their intentions, their relationships, their activities. Yet this has brought to the entity a manner or means or way of judgments. And wisdom has grown from same, as the entity has applied it in its experience and its relationships with others.
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31. Before that the entity was in the Grecian land, being beautiful in body, and among those chosen to be a part of that attempting to undermine those activities in the "city in the hills and the plains."
32. The entity was sent with those of the first group that sojourned there. Coming in contact with the brother of the leader there, the entity became as the companion, the wife; and thus came closer under those activities of Uhjltd, as well as the companion Elhasen - the brother of Uhjltd; and was a helpful force there.
33. The entity gained much; being in those activities that assisted in the hospitalizations that were brought about in the healing of many, not only those healings as taught and practised by the leader or teacher there but those that had to do with the caring for the aged, the indigent, and the mental as well as physically crippled.
34. These brought to the entity then almost a worshipfulness from many in the "city in the hills and the plains."
35. The name then was Pegesus. This was among the greater of the experiences and activities of the entity, which may be emulated and applied in the present experience.
36. Before that the entity was in the Promised Land; for the entity journeyed with those peoples to that land; being an aide, a secretary (as would be termed today) to that group who ruled under the leader Moses and Joshua - or the seventy elders.
37. Thus the entity made for companionships, bringing a united effort in those attempts of the various groups to unify the efforts under the leadership of those leaders in that land.
38. The name then was Esdreselda. In the experience the entity became disturbed because of those differences which arose between the children of Judah and the children of Ephraim. For, these became leading influences that eventually brought divisions. The entity attempted to keep down those activities, yet saw those dissensions arise among the seventy chosen elders.
39. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, during those periods when there were those activities that made for the uniting of those differences which had arisen by the banishment of the Priest, and those rebellions among the King's own household, as well as the Natives.
40. And then with the entering of the Atlanteans, the entity was favored with the leader of the Atlanteans, especially as an effort to establish one of the leaders to some position of power; that brought the entity's associate almost into disrepute when there was the attempt to partially usurp the
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King's authority or power. This was Ax-Tell.
41. Later the entity became a closer associate with the Priest, by the sacrifices in the Temple of Sacrifice to purge itself for a greater service, when there was brought about a united influence.
42. There, too, the entity gained in its efforts to establish the individual homes - of which there were few in that particular period.
43. The name then was It-El-Sut.
44. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, that to which it may attain, and how:
45. Advancements have been, as we have indicated; developments are in the experience and in the making of this entity; not only as to the manner in which it applies the universal laws, the spiritual aspects, but its dealings with those with whom it comes in contact day by day.
46. For, as given, every individual may count self fortunate who is even acquainted with the entity.
47. But there are the needs for that building again in the experience of the home ties, the loving of nature and its storehouse in the supplying of the physical and material needs, as well as in the according or keeping the attunements in those activities that may make same of a more universal nature - or in the experience of many.
48. Thus, study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman not ashamed, rightly dividing and divining the words of truth; keeping self unspotted from the world or from condemnation of self or of others.
49. And that star, that cross, will arise in thy heart and mind, and bring that peace, that happiness which shineth forth unto the more perfect day in Him.
50. Ready for questions.
51. (Q) When my office moves to Beltsville, Md., should I resign my position, take leave without pay, or transfer to another government office that will stay in Washington? (A) We would take leave - We would build the home. These - in its choices - depend much, of course, upon the efforts made by the companion. But these will work well. Ye have much to accomplish.
52. (Q) What is my purpose in this life? (A) Read that as indicated.
53. (Q) How soon should I plan to have a child? (A) By 1944. [Baby son born 11/10/44 - See 808-20 Reports.]
54. (Q) How can I help my husband [2784] toward greater happiness in his spiritual development? (A) Read that as indicated. Studying to show thyself
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approved, a workman not ashamed, rightly putting the stress where necessary, or rendering to Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's, keeping self unspotted from condemnation; setting the example. As he saved thee, save thou him from himself in the present.
55. (Q) What particular activity would help us both spiritually? (A) Group study of ANY nature.
56. (Q) Why have I had the feeling of being so drawn to the place where I now live? (A) As ye were drawn to the activities of those about that place when ye lived in the Mohawk Valley. For it was those of thine own physical body who went there later to aid in establishing things there.
57. (Q) What was my association in Egypt with my husband, [2784] and what are the urges from this in the present? (A) Sometimes to overlook the faults too easily. Yet these are not faults; these are crosses rather in thyself at times. As a companion, though separated then because of the differences which arose; for the entity joined with the closer activities with the Priest there.
58. (Q) Where and how have I been formerly associated with my friend, [1935], to whom I am closely attracted in the present? (A) Thine own daughter in the experience just before this. [8/4/42 Mrs. [808] wrote that her friend also wanted a Life Rdg. - see 1935-2.]
59. (Q) What was my association in Egypt with Ax-Tell, now [487]? (A) That the attempt for Ax-Tell to be put in authority or in power, in the actions that were brought in the changes there.
60. We are through for the present - There is much to be given.
61. We are through for the present. Two copies to Self Copy to Ass'n file (See extra copy [which was enclosed] of emblem to be sent to Mrs. Wolfe.) Wolfe.)