This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 10th day of November, 1925, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [900].
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 8:10 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. New York City.
1. GC: You will have before you the body and the enquiring mind of [900], of Apt. ..., ... St., New York City, and the dreams this body had on the dates which I will give you. You will give the interpretation and lesson to be gained from each of these, as I read same to you, and you will answer the questions which I shall ask you regarding same.
2. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, of [900]. This we have had here before. The dreams as we see come through those relations of the attributes of the physical, mental and spiritual forces of the entity, and may be co-related by body-mind into those lessons as give the experience to the mentality of entity, from which same may gain lessons that give the understanding of the phenomenized conditions as are presented through physical life in its various phases, giving then a more perfect understanding of all those conditions as are presented to the body-mind. Ready for dream.
3. (Q) Saturday Night, Nov. 7, 1925, at home, while reading Isis Unveiled. Saw [137] and he turned his back upon me. Voice: "Thursday." (A) In this we find that of the conditions presented to the entity wherein the action between the two should begin in that manner to turn back toward those gaining of the mental equilibrium necessary - Thursday, see? That is, mental, physical, financial conditions of the two should begin to come nearer the normal equilibrium on Thursday, see?
4. (Q) Sunday Morning, Nov. 8, 1925. Now I beheld a vision of many beautiful women, all dressed in different colors, but they were not women after all but Lights - beautifully colored lights, which I interpreted as Spirit Entities. They appeared before me in line. There seemed to be one particular shining light that I knew was my Father. Then [136] said: "[900], why don't you turn out the lights," meaning the electric lights of our room. This I did and behold my Father appeared in bed with me. Now I was at the head, he at the foot of the bed, but although I seemed to recognize his physical form, yet it was not as I had
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previously seen him, but in this same manner of a Man - light, the color of which was like the Sun. I burst out crying and wept bitterly at my Father's nearness. The light flickered a bit and many things flashed through my mind all at once, as this: It didn't do any good to cry - didn't help my Father, and why didn't I talk to him, instead of crying. I said to him: "I love you." The light flickered again and I thought, "Maybe he cannot understand words," so I put my hands to my lips and child like blew him a kiss, motioning with my lips whispered: "I love you." Then the light took the shape of my Father's head and out of his mouth came the words: "I love you too, [900]!" The light came nearer to me - up towards my end of the bed and unwraped a package and on the inside of the paper wrapper I beheld my Father's handwriting. I could distinguish the signature "[5769]" as my Father wrote it and although I could not make out any of the contents of that written, I recognized the handwriting. At this my emotions very nearly again overcame me - I was very close to my Father indeed. Then the box inside the package came to my view and being opened by my Father revealed four chicklets - chewing gum pieces. "Take one," said my Father. I did and it tasted very good and as I chewed he told me to take another. I did. There were still two left. "Follow me," said my Father and I saw the light upon the Wall. It was flat like a mirror reflection, yet not perfectly round as I first thought, but had shape. I cannot now in my conscious moments recall the symmetry of that light on the wall, but I do wish I could. It had shape - but how shall I describe it? What shape was it? I remained in bed regarding the light - my Father's Spirit. The Voice: "[900], follow your Father." I got out of bed and followed the light. It traveled along the wall - sometimes leaving, taking shape in the air - from room to room, finally into the kitchen. Then I lost track of the light - I was left in darkness, seeking my Father - seeking his Spirit-Light. (A) In this we find the entity entering into that Border Plane wherein the physical forces of the body, the mind, are gaining those conceptions of the fourth dimension conditions through that being given by the Father, for as is seen, this is the beginning, or entering in. Then this may be given, that entity may through self acquire that perfect understanding for self regarding this condition as experienced, and may apply same in own words, see? The seeing of the Father giving then that assurance of the perfect truth being presented. The seeing of the light,
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that guiding and directing light as was given from an altar light, and as is seen by the entity now, the light represents that force, that directing force, as would lighten the way to the entity to gain that more perfect knowledge concerning all forces as manifested in the world, see? Then the light same as that of the almond (?) light from the altar. The Spirit of the Father, the nearness to that light, the directing way, comes from the voice from within, that superconscious force, the Spirit Forces of entity, guiding the mental forces of this body, [900], to follow that light as is being presented to the entity. The seeing of the chewing gum, the seeing of these taking forms into the four, the four dimensions being now presented to entity. The form chewing gum, or chicklets [chiclets], presenting then that which must be chewed, or taken as the message, for the entity to gain the more perfect knowledge of same, see? Then, as the entity takes these, in this light studies these, in this form, making then, as it were, as this: The light, the Guide, see - the Spirit Father, that of the entering of the fourth dimension, the self being emptied then of self, takes that position, or that manner in which self may draw nearer unto that as would be given by the Father, see? In those Spirit Forces, those that are held near and dear in the earth's plane - attempt not to reason these by those of a physical condition, but of a spirit element. Little by little, then, will the gained truths come to the entity, for "Seek and ye shall find."
5. (Q) I was returning from some party - it seemed I was coming through a lawn of a fine estate. [137], [140] and others were at the party. I was still seeking the Spirit-Light of my Father and his guidance. Above all I had in mind that given in [136]'s dream, that my Father would reveal fourth dimension life to me. I sought that, as I yet do, above all. Then I emptied the contents of a bottle of whiskey I was carrying from the party and I smelled the alcoholic fumes. The Voice: "Not in such an atmosphere will you ever find your Father." Again I was in the dark room seeking my Father's Spirit-Light. (A) In this again we find the forces manifested to the entity as are seen from the body-mind attempting to co-relate, through conditions as are presented, that being sought by the physical mind. As the returning from party with others indicates the entity sees that of the social and filial life. That of the party representing then the social functions of the physical life. That seeing then of the whiskey and emptying of same, and the answering or speaking of voice as heard, "Not in such will these be found," entity
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then realizing, little by little, little by little the entity gaining that special, or that sense of direction in the seeking, for as has been give, the truth of many forces, of ALL forces, are seen more perfectly manifested in action than in seeing what is done by the action - see? As is seen, the entity gains the fumes from alcoholic stimulants, see? As the spirit of same floats away, as the entity recognizes that in the co-related physical mind as being of alcohol, or that which would deaden conditions to the physical mind, releasing in part a spirit force that is of a nature not combined with that of the fourth dimension understanding, as given. The seeking, still the entity on that bent trend wherein as is given, "As ye seek, ye shall find." Little by little, there is being added to the entity's understanding that necessary to gain the full concept of the truths being given to same, that same may be given to others, for in service, in application, in action, do those truths prove themselves, for as is seen, the entity in seeking the Spirit Guide of Father, bring self to that attitude wherein those cosmic forces of Father may present themselves to the subconscious forces of entity, see?
6. (Q) But something happened then. Behold I was naked and able to fly in graceful fashion through the air. Others too seemed able. First, I watched the others, gracefully traveling about, here, there, everywheres. "They are really Spirit Entities," I thought, "and their flights represent their Universal Energy, but my physical mind must see them as men, otherwise it can't understand." One of these men dropped upon his head, and got right up and gracefully flew again. "See," said the Voice, "Not a sensuous Being - He didn't hurt himself at all." Then I tried and started to fly - it was wonderful - gracefully floating through the air - but I had work to do - some purpose to perform as had the others, and I descended through the roof of a house to find men committing a burglary. "Oh," I cried at them, "Life up here is so wonderful - so much is in store for you - what you are doing is not worth while." Then pointing my finger at them from my position upon a ladder, I said: "Thou shalt not steal. Thou shalt not commit murder, thou shalt not commit adultery, thou shalt not commit fornication, thou shalt not bear false witness, thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." They cried, "Hypocrite!" at me. "You have done these," they cried, and chased me out of the house. I ran panic stricken to another house, where I found a gun and hiding behind a table awaited their arrival. Someone entered and I shot at him repeatedly. Leo Meinhard, it was who entered, and approaching me, dressed in his tuxedo,
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laughed as he said: "Here try another shot - hit me here," pointing to his abdomen. (A) In this we find still the entity gaining, little by little, the concept of the mental mind, the physical mind, the spiritual mind, as pertaining and relating to those conditions that go to make up the perfect understanding of the fourth dimension laws as sought by entity. As is seen and recognized by the entity, the entity then overcomes, sees, overcomes those physical laws as are recognized in the material world, that conditions materially may have place and be used for material individuals, beings, conditions. The entity recognizes those forces, as it also recognizes that spiritual element able to float through, pass through physical conditions, as mind passes through space, as known, see? Then, as the entity recognizes that being committed in the physical, without bearing the direct spirit to those forces that would give the understanding, begins then to quote to the individuals those physical laws pertaining to spiritual conditions, same as is shown in the lessons as are given. These pertain to physical effects and not the force created by the action itself, see? Then, as is seen, the entity when accused of being guilty in the flesh of those conditions, flees - fear making the body, or physical mind, incapable of understanding, comprehending fully the spiritual laws as have been made manifest to the entity, and as is recognized in individual bringing particular or direct accusations, and telling the entity to "Shoot here, stab here," showing the direct condition through which the entity must gain that force necessary to reach the perfect understanding as pertains to same, see? That is, as this: As the fear creates in the entity, that the accusations as brought brings entity in that same connection, then force is attempted to be used, and as the other entity, upon which the entity seeks revenge, says "Shoot here," there is seen the action of same, incapable of acting upon the spiritual force as is seen, see? Then gain the full knowledge and seek out, as has been given.
7. (Q) Leo Meinhard and I sat down to a table and he told me a funny story, at which we both laughed heartily. (A) This a continuation of those conditions which enter in to show the entity how the joining-to of physical forces, physical, mental application of conditions as are viewed, see? for as is seen by the entity here, without having known those conditions that makes the story entertaining and laughable, the story would not have been laughable to the entity, see? Without having known, then, the perfect laws, not capable of an understanding of the perfect laws, not not
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capable of reaching to the forces of spiritual law, without having experienced that necessary to bring same into the minds and into the comprehensions of the entity, see?
8. (Q) Again I felt my Father's presence - didn't see as before - but felt it - still seeking. The Voice: "Chicago Milwaukee - 69 - 75." (A) This again the same forces being presented to the entity as is seen in the lessons as were gained through the spiritual forces of the contact with the Father guiding. The same spiritual forces may guide as pertaining to the physical condition and actions, would the entity but gain that necessary understanding to apply one same as the other is applied, and just as capable of gaining the meaning of numbers as applied to various stocks as of gaining the necessary influences and necessary laws and understanding as pertain to spiritual law, physical law, moral law, and ALL law - and its applications, see?
9. (Q) Upon awakening I thought this must mean Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul R.R. - the preferred stock of which is selling around 19. I wondered if the dream meant this stock was going to 69 or 75. Again went to sleep and had the following: The Voice: "Chicago Milwaukee - 55." Then much detail was given which I have forgotten. Presumably it was about the reorganization of the St. Paul R.R. - its completion and going into effect and the going up of the stock." (A) This, is as given, the presentation to the entity of those conditions through which there will come those understanding as the entity gains that as given, see? Then we will find, see, will come in the same manner, see? Figures then representing those conditions being presented, or being set in motion as spiritual laws, see? not that entity should attempt at the present to begin with these, see - but that entity should study these two, then combine their lessons in this action or this stock, for through same much may be gained, as is seen in the action of the numbers, see? for physically there is seen 19 to 55 - 69 - 75, see?
10. (Q) What do these numbers 55 - 69 - 75 in two different dreams relate to - bonds or stocks of the St. Paul R.R. (Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul) - and to which stocks, common or preferred? (A) These, as given, refer to conditions as, when understood, the entity will be able to apply same; not beginning as yet, see, for as seen, there are many mix-ups, many changes, many combinations - then these rises begin, see?
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11. (Q) Voice: "You should buy those sugar bonds, it has been given before, you should buy." I replied: "That is right, they are going up, but I must wait until Monday morning to buy them - stock market doesn't open until then, but I'll buy them right away, soon as possible." (A) This, as we see, was given to the entity on September 29, 1925, as regarding American - Cuban Sugar, see? and the entity should watch same, then buy at the prevailing price, for the advance in same is shown to the entity.
12. (Q) Which specific bonds are referred to and should they be immediately purchased? For what price? (A) That as given, see?
13. (Q) I saw the funny section of the Sunday newspaper. On the top section of this was information about Sugar Bonds. Mrs. Cayce or I was taking a reading, Edgar Cayce lying in the Psychic State. We read from the funny page a passage that seemed quoted on this page, from some magazine - "Literary Digest" it seemed, although I'm not sure. The quotation was from some essay, something as follows: "A tingling feeling came all over me" - etc. At which Edgar Cayce in the Psychic State spoke up, interrupting in solemn manner as follows: "What's the matter with you - not feeling good?" At this I roared with laughter and thought: "There is humor in this psychic work too - fellow ought to laugh too sometimes." (A) This, as is seen, gives to the entity that full condition as pertains to that as is seen on funny page, the sugar quotations as were given, see? That as is seen as quotation from essay in funny paper, that as is seen, funny paper, Digest, all are of a oneness and each necessary in its own individual place or niche, and as is recognizable by the entity, necessary in every way that that necessary laughter, gladness, be the message of each entity in every manner - not the long faced fellow that gets way, see? One that can give the best through the pleasing countenance.
14. We are through for the present.