This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 31st day of August, 1942, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [815], 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 4:15 to 4:45 P. M. Eastern War Time. New York City.
1. GC: You will have before you the entity [815], N.Y.C., who seeks information, advice and guidance as to his life, his work and associations. You will answer the questions he submits, as I ask them; a copy of which I hold in my hand.
2. EC: Yes, we have the enquiring mind, [815]. Various phases of experiences and associations for this entity we have had before.
3. In the present there are varied experiences that disturb the body. Many of these, if they are taken in a systematic manner, may be worked out in the experience in a satisfactory manner. There are abilities, and the body allows self's inner judgement at times to be overruled, through its mental concepts of urges that are indicated. And if the more normal policy were taken, these might be worked out much more satisfactorily.
4. Ready for questions.
5. (Q) I am U.S. Military Service "Draft" age - 39. I wish to know how I may effectively serve my country best in these immediate days to come, not to mention the next few years with both Saturn and Uranus plowing through Gemini, the sign of this country's astrological birth. (A) In analyzing the abilities, the existent conditions, we find that if the entity would work with any definite group organized to supply talent for the entertaining of camps or cantonments, these would be channels through which the entity might contribute the greater helps for those conditions that exist; recognizing that the morale of those in the armed services, in all branches, needs those characters of entertainment and interest that will keep a more constructive influence in the experience of each. Thus the aid in such, and in choosing the types of such help as would be contributors to this effort, would enable the entity to find the greater outlet for its abilities than in any individual classification for armed conflict.
6. (Q) I have been thinking of seeing my friend of some years ago, F. Trubee Davison, now Asst. Chief of Staff of
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the U.S. Air Corps, A I Division, at the Munitions Bldg, in Washington, D.C. (A) (Interrupting) This would be a very good channel to approach in the near future, for just such an association as has been indicated above. For, there would be a better understanding and a better means for connections through these channels than through most. While these are not altogether the regular channels for the approach to such activity, we find that with the association of this entity Davison there may be given the correct channel through which the entity might be a contributor to that field of service indicated. This we would approach, then, if there is the choice in self. But remember, the answer must come from self, as to a cause or a purpose. Approach same, then, not from an astrological urge but a mental and a spiritual DESIRE to offer self in a service for the help of thy fellow man, and for the country.
7. (Q) When would you advise me to request an appointment to see him? (A) As indicated, just as soon as the body makes up its mind as to whether or not this is a channel of service in which it would offer self!
8. (Q) I cannot merely "go off" and enlist and leave certain people close to my heart and soul behind, - (A) (Interrupting) But, as we have indicated, this is not a "going off." It is not a shunning; it is a filling of a place that the body is better fitted for, can better adapt itself to, than the mere enlisting for self or individual service in any branch of military or armed service.
9. (Q) How best may I serve [2700] now? I have a deep obligation to her. (A) As indicated, in those relationships - assist her in fitting self for that activity which has been outlined for her; in making for her those contacts, those connections, which will bring about the greater opportunities for conclusive activities in directions given.
10. (Q) Your Life Reading for [2700], given March 15th, stressed early in the reading: "Many phases of material emotion appeal to the entity, and yet the sincerity may be said to be the real virtue of this entity in this experience. Though oft there may be disappointments in individuals, and many promises may partially be broken, HOLD TO THAT SINCERITY AND LACK OF SHAM IN THE ACTIVITIES OF SELF in relationships to individuals, to things and conditions." Through these days of August, since her 21st birthday on July 31, some strange "wall" has come between us, for which
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I cannot account (save economic necessities and their lacks, precluding possibility of my doing for her what I had long and ardently planned to do). But this does not fit the "keyhole," for she IS - as you stated in the information - "the sincerity may be said to be the real virtue of this entity in this experience." How may I proceed to the unfoldment of our plans, aspirations, hopes and wishes? (A) Just as indicated - in making those contacts for the entity [2700], those associations, that give the greater opportunity for the filling of those purposes and abilities which have been indicated. And in self's associating self in that line of endeavor or field of activity indicated, the entity may give the self that opportunity to make many of those contacts which have been indicated. This may require the entity, [815], conforming to the ideas of others, who may not be better fitted to fill places of supplies; yet the entity can adjust itself to take such suggestions and directions and use them in ways or means as to bring to its fellow men who are actually in the field of service, and who are to represent the country in the defense of ideals and principles, such a contribution as to be for the better welfare of the nation. And in so doing the entity may contribute to the moral, the material stamina in self, as to break down the wall of apparent indifference, or lack of full interest, with the body [2700]. There ARE karmic forces to be worked out together. Let it never be said that the self shunned thy duty or neglected the opportunities.
11. (Q) Every astrologer erecting a chart for [2700]. (A) (Interrupting) We have little or nothing to contribute to the interest self evinces in astrology. Not that there are not definite helps to be attained from astrology, but those who live by same the more oft are controlled rather than controlling their own lives and their destinies. Astrology is a fact, in most instances. But astrological aspects are but signs, symbols. NO INFLUENCE is of greater value or of greater help than the WILL of an individual. Use such directions as steppingstones. Do not let them become stumblingstones in thy experience.
12. (Q) [2700] has been of the finest prompting influence in my life since entering it -
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(A) (Interrupting) Then keep it such! DO NOT do that in self's experience to the activities of the body, but be rather ever a HELPFUL influence in the association; and BUILD - irrespective of what others may say or do.
13. (Q) How could our marriage effectively aid our growth, and when would be a propitious time for this event? (A) When this unpleasantness (as some term) is at an end; when this period of the national emergency is passed and there is set again a reasoning from a peaceful means and progress. Not during this emergency period.
14. (Q) How may I best proceed in effective aid with my gifts for the book, "There Is A River?" (A) These activities must come from within the urge that is within self, and from the acquainting of self with the ideals and principles, the basis of the thoughts and ideas and ideals expressed there. Then in aiding others, in making others aware of a channel for growth, counsel, advice.
15. (Q) What directions can you give me for the "pivot" or turning point that my life has been undergoing these months, with the planet Neptune - (Q) As indicated heretofore, do not attempt to be guided by, but use the astrological influences as the means to meet or to overcome the faults and failures, or to minimize the faults and to magnify the virtues in self - as may be used through such periods in a propitious way and manner. But through the channels indicated for the present may the greater steps be taken for equalizing and bringing about the better influences in the experience of self. Do that.
16. We are through for the present. [See 815-6, Par. R1.] Copy to Self " " Ass'n file ile