This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 16th day of November, 1926, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [900].
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 11:10 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. New York City.
1. Saturday Morning, Nov. 13, 1926. [136] did actually say she was thirsty and wanted a glass of water. I was too sleepy to get it and unconsciously told her to go to sleep and then the Voice as [136] said in dream: "You are not serving me as well as you used to."
1. [The following dreams not read]:
2. I came into Block, Maloney's office and heard the announce announcement that U.S. Steel suddenly had declared a $2 extra dividend in cash. I immediately rushed to the wire room and put in an order to buy 200 shares at the market, whereat the order clerk admonished me not to, because it was too late to buy steel then - i.e. the good news was out. I insisted, however. The stock had suddenly jumped up in price to 168 and then they called out Steel 169 bid. I later received a note from [137] in which he told me that he had bought my 200 shares of Steel at 163 and that he had done the purchasing in spite of my having put the order in thru the wire room. Also that he disapproved of the purchase. It seemed at the same time that we took on a third partner. He looked thru our margin book and I knew everything was alright except our own small account that losses had so drastically depleted. I was afraid that he would see that and he did. He left us, at which we took on another partner who seemed older and with more prestige. Al Rosner said to [137] and I: "Now I think it will work out if [900] will dig around for a couple of good live accounts." I thought that somehow I was surrounded by small accounts and didn't just see how I could reach and get the big accounts. In order to fix up that depleted account of ours I tried to borrow $5000 from my mother. The new partner looked thru the margin book and altho he said nothing didn't seem impressed - particularly with our account. He didn't seem enthusiastic about my steel purchase. I noticed two lines strung across the room from which two keys hung suspended. These were given with each purchase of 100 shares of stock of U.S. Steel. That looked good to me. Then I looked up at the clock and about 40
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minutes had passed since I had purchased the 200 shares of Steel. "Is that just time advanced, or is that an advance in the price of Steel stock?" I asked. In Block, Maloney's office they assured me it was an advance in the price of Steel stock to the extent where I had made 10 points, which on 200 shares is $2000. Then I seemed justified in [137]'s eyes and in those of the new partner. That pretty well made up the deficit in the special account and we were happy about it. So happy that [137], myself and Gladys Folk (Josephine Lee's aunt) skipped out on the sidewalk and danced and sang. I would not sell the stock, feeling that here was a chance to take a good profit after all our losses. I went over to [140]'s and [137]'s house for dinner and they asked to see what kind of securities were issued for shares of U.S. Steel. I gave two pieces of jewelry to [140] that seemed valuable diamonds. [140] showed around something and I thought it was the valuable pieces of jewelry given as Steel stock, but instead, when it came around to me, I noticed that the pieces were changed to flat silverware with [140]'s monogram thereon. "They are yours," I said smiling at [140], disappointed that she should have fooled us. Then the others asked to see the Steel shares and [140] then, half heartedly, showed around the diamond pieces of jewelry given for Steel stock. In her eyes, and then in mine, the pieces seemed suddenly to grow less valuable. But the others said they wished they had bought stock that gave such valuable securities. Then I felt encouraged. At another place and on a succeeding day I turned to our new partner and said: "Steel is now up another 10 points and seems to be going higher - that makes $4000 profit for us on that 200 shares purchased. It opened this morning at 139 and is now going thru 140."
2. GC: You will have before you the body and the enquiring mind of [900], of ... St., N.Y. 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 I ask you regarding same.
3. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [900]. This we have had here before. The dreams, the visions, the meditations, are as those developing consciousnesses of the entity as regarding the various conditions as are presented to the entity from time to time, through correlation of physical mind, body conscious mind, and subconscious and superconscious conditions of the entity - for, as has been given, and as is seen through experience the consciousness of an entity is gained in the way and manner as to become
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applicable in the physical or spiritual life of an entity, whether the physical entity or spiritual entity is concerned. The entity physical of [900] is in that consciousness as brings a better balance to the entity than has been in fear, or in that of the inner consciousness of being in a position of not full at-oneness in the application of knowledge through wisdom as has been gained by the entity in the various experiences in the body conscious mind in the present sphere, or in correlating those experiences of the entity in the spiritual fear as apply to the conditions through with the mentality of the entity is passing in the present earthly experience. These conditions being in the manner of being presented to the entity through the experiences of the visions or dreams as are here presented to the entity, and the entity has in part gained by that of putting self in the contrite form or manner, in consecration of self's purpose and self's knowledge in the present sphere gained an access to the lessons being presented.
4. As is seen in that where the consciousness becomes aware of the desire of another to desire moral or temporal satisfaction of the desire of thirst in the body. The entity finds self in the manner of procrastinating the aid as may be given for the satisfaction of self to gain the knowledge of what is needed in desire and the action of same on self, when the lesson rather is gained in doing, and the act itself giving satisfaction to the entity in the matter of experience to applying self and supplying others in a manner that is wholesome truth, and is as the lesson as was given, "He that gives a cup of water in my name shall in no wise lose his reward." Not in self then, but losing self in service, may an entity gain the greater concept and consciousness of the power of that Creative Energy as is manifested in material spiritual beings as inhabit the earth, or the sphere's about same.
5. Again there is shown in the entrance into that abode in which the entity labors, as pertaining to the material things of life, and the conversation in the temporal manner leads the entity to infer by the comparison of those conditions as may transpire concerning the quotations or selling, or exchange price in various commodities in which the entity may enter its labors, for the gain of those temporal conditions that make up a portion of the material affairs in the earth. In that as is given and as has been seen, and as the entity in part correlates with information as has been supplied the entity, and as the entity sees in part is that stock that acts as the criterion, as it were,
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for the various conditions respecting this portion of the entity's affairs in the business world.
6. As is seen later in the vision, the quotations give the indication of there being special dividends declared, and that those seeking such are placing themselves in the position to take advantage of same, while the market conditions are such that the small trader is not inclined to be in the speculative mood, but rather those who control such affairs through the ability to gain possession of large amounts, or large blocks of such holdings, and through same be able to control the smaller or lesser dealers when the changes come.
7. As is presented again to the entity the keys, or key, as is hung up, shows this as the key to the situation, and that the entity may once again gather that intent and purport of what such conditions appertain to, whether viewed from the purely business standpoint of material concern or whether viewed from the higher sphere of the spiritual conditions as exist concerning same, for the lesson as of oneness of all force is apparent in the consciousness of the entity, materially, mentally, morally, spiritually. The APPLICATION of same has and does become the stumbling block to the entity, and the conscious mind gains first the concept of the MATERIALIST, for wholly the entity is not at oneness with the Universal Forces, for else, as has been given, "Be not afraid. I will guide thee in thy ways," for remember as was given of old to Him who made self One with the Universe and the All Creative Forces. The first was, "This is he in whom I am well pleased." The second, "This is my son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear ye Him!" The entity may, by the full application of lessons being prepared for others and for self, in application of same gain such an application in the material and spiritual world - but to become afraid, and to view first "What will people say - what will I do - were the props, as it were, taken from under me in the material world?" This is the thought of a materialist! The greater force would be even as He gave, "Not my will, but thine, O God, be done," THROUGH me, BY me, in those conditions pertaining to material, social, filial and spiritual relations with my fellow man. Ready for dream.
8. (Q) What, if anything, does this portend as to steel stock price? (A) This, as has been given, that with the declaring of dividends there will become that advance as is seen for same, when much of same will be found in the hands of those who are gradually taking hold of same under the existent
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conditions. Raised and turned loose, or as has been given, steel the criterion for market conditions, and the key to the understanding of the ENTITY regarding these conditions, physically, mentally, materially, spiritually.
9. (Q) How could there be a 20 point profit on stock bought at 163 and then be selling at 140 which is rather about a 20 point loss? (A) This viewing from the material standpoint. When this considered as sold AND bought, we find becomes the 40 point rather than the 20, as material would see, see?
10. (Q) Will Steel give a $2 extra cash dividend as seen? Suddenly as seen or at the regular January meeting? (A) The preparations and the reports of same will be suddenly, and is seen in action at present, though as to the amount of this we do not see it given as a $2 at the January meeting. Rather as $1.25 or $1, see?
11. (Q) What do the diamond pieces mean - i.e. indicate the value of Steel stock or of the present Steel is to give away at the same time or later than the declaration of the $2 extra cash dividend? (A) Rather the diamond represents to the entity the great truth and lesson the entity in self may gain from the study of the vision, and of the lesson as has been given concerning same - as how entity may apply self in same, or to same, in the material AND the spiritual sense of same, see? for would the entity gain full concept of the at-oneness with the Creative Energy, first make thy paths straight, and all these things shall be added unto you - meaning the abilities to apply self concerning spiritual conditions first, and material conditions also, see?
12. (Q) Is there any means indicated how in Steel I may recoup our losses recently taken in our account? What is it? (A) In the study of the conditions as have been presented will be shown the entity how these may be turned into that as will bring those conditions of the entity gaining knowledge of how to apply these conditions - for profit, when properly applied.
13. (Q) Voice: "Understanding of that manifested by the forces." (A) Understanding, being able - as pointed out to the entity - to make application rather than having the knowledge or knowing without the understanding of that as goes with the understanding of application in the life.
14. (Q) Mercury explaining its own manifestation of understanding the innate elan vitale of life? (A) That of the forces as are seen in the Mercurian effect in the life of the entity, and the elan forces as are set in motion through understanding. Correct.
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15. (Q) Dream had sometime ago shortly before recent complications. I was seated at a table of poor people. There seemed to be just soup served. I expected these people, unlike many more independent wealthy ones, to say grace and I prepared for the prayer of thankfulness. To my surprise it was not said - in fact I was more surprised to find others eating their meal and I without any. I called for my soup but it was gone or not given. (A) In the conditions as have transpired in the life of the entity in material, in marital, and in social ways, this is seen through understanding as conditions as have transpired in the entity's experience for others who are in the position to be thankful for that place and without the seeming ability to apply the thankfulness, find their own reward only in the material way. The entity apparently going begging, even for the frugal conditions, with thanksgiving, may, through the trials of the hour, gain the better understanding of the fullness in Him.
16. We are through for the present.