This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 4th day of April, 1938, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [1564], new Associate Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mr. [1561].
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Hugh Lynn Cayce.
R E A D I N G
Born July 2, 1893, in Fredericton, Nova Scotia, Canada. Time of Reading 3:40 to 4:35 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. New York City. (Life Reading Suggestion)
1. EC: (In going back over years from present - " - 1930 - There's been a lot of changes in the environs and activities - '29, '28 - '16 - yes, again - " etc., on back to birth date. Then: "The jars - the jars about the entity! Always wanted to can something!")
2. In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them here, the application of the entity in the material experiences would in the present make the astrological aspects of only a passing interest - or studied in their finer phases would only make for proofs in the interpretations of the records as we find them.
3. While there are some inclinations from the astrological aspects, we find that the entity in the application has changed these until they would only be aspects - and quite latent.
4. From the astrological sojourns, then, we find these are the influences that are as DREAMS. While the entity has periods of introspection much more than retrospection, we find these are founded the more often in the present upon experiences of self or the RECORDS of experiences of others.
5. Hence we find where those influences in Jupiter and Mercury become as a portion of the astrological aspect, the Mercurian influences - though the more latent - become the more active in the immediate experience.
6. Thus we find while the entity in its dealings has to do with masses or the public, it is not so by trickery but by reason - rather than by a general or open manner. That is, the influence in the experiences of others is to be rather in a subtle manner, or SUGGESTIVE; and thus build the relationships. And these, as indicated by so many of the circles, are oft in things that may be canned or preserved or bottled, or having to do with things that would be not
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only healthful but nutritious; things that would, again, in the subtle manner, influence the lives, the experiences of those who would be interested or aroused to activity by the efforts of the entity.
7. In those influences in Venus we find a very passionate disposition. Whether applied in the activities respecting things or conditions, or whether applied to relationships with individuals, the entity would become very intense. Yet there are periods when under the astrological aspect of Uranus it might grow just as cold as it had been hot or intense in the first activity or impressions. Not that such activities might not be taken up again. For in the influence or the inclinations for introspection and retrospection, things are often mulled over in the experience of this entity more than in most individuals who might be under the same ASTROLOGICAL aspects; owing to the application of self in material relationships through the experiences in the earthly sojourns.
8. From the Uranian astrological aspects we find one interested in the occult or mystic influences and forces. And in the recognition of same in the experiences of the entity at times these are easily passed over; at others they make rather an impression - of which the entity, in its Mercurian mental force, makes practical application.
9. It is well, then, as we find, that these be considered the more often. For it is the spirit of truth that quickens. Man may in his material aspects sow the seed, but only the spirit of God or Creative Forces may give the increase. This is applicable in all activities, whether in the spiritual, mental or material realms.
10. In the combinations of the aspects in the astrological sojourns with the sojourns in the earth, we find that often there have been conflicts.
11. Hence we find there are periods in the experience of the entity when it is drawn or impelled to do this or that in relationships with the fellow man.
12. Then know, as it has so oft been intimated for others, that it is the application of the ideal in relationships to Creative Forces or influences that makes for a growth or a retardment of the individuality or SOUL of each entity.
13. The purposes for which an entity enters the material plane are for a growth towards the companionship with Creative Forces; that have brought, that do bring, that keep all in order as it were that manifests in the material world.
14. As to the appearances in the earth:
15. Before this we find the entity was in the land of the
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present nativity, during those early periods of settlements in the land.
16. It was during those periods when, in the latter part of the entity's sojourn, there were those turmoils as to boundaries and as to lands and the control of same.
17. The entity then was among the frontiersmen, in the beginnings; but those who made for manners, means of preserving things for the variations in their activities.
18. This pertained then to hides, vegetables, meats; as WELL as those things that were to be used out of season for the physical activities.
19. Hence the entity was TERMED the name of "Doc," but the real name was John S. Cauldenwater.
20. In the experience the entity gained throughout. For those activities brought not only conveniences for the ones with whom the entity was associated but made for the relief of those influences which in the period were feared - as in EVERY period; those things that often cause want, destitution, the improper relationships as to the economic situations.
21. Hence we will find in the experience of the entity, while there may be periods when in the economic sense it may be extravagant, there is that tendency of being saving, of preserving, of maintaining a BALANCE!
22. Yet such we find are often depending upon the reaction OTHERS will make towards the mental ideas and ideals of the entity.
23. Hence political associations are not so well.
24. Activities as a salesman, or in traveling, or especially in dealing with the preserving of things, or of foods, or of drugs, or of things of that nature, would be the natural bent or trend of the entity's influences; and through which greater peace and harmony may be maintained - even in the material relationships in the present experience.
25. Or advertising of these products for others may be an activity. But in the entity's inner self there must be a KNOWLEDGE of or a belief in the products themselves, for the entity to be able to either write or suggest or direct the use of any influence that would present such things to others.
26. Then whatever may have proven in the entity's individual experience as a beneficial thing, THAT the entity may present with the greater sincerity.
27. Before that we find the entity was in the land known as the French, during those periods when there were the preparations and the calls for those to offer themselves in body, as well as in the material things, for the defense of
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an idea - or ideal, as some preserved or rather called the experiences - in what we now call the Crusades - in the defense bodily of the Holy Land.
28. There the entity through its experiences as Chevelieur (Charles) made for those activities which have proven, do prove in the present to make for rather a questioning in rote or routine in the religious portion of its material experiences.
29. While the entity may be very good (and is), it is not for the defense of a thing because certain individuals may or may not have lived in or during such and such an activity.
30. It is because it is rather a LIVING thing in the experiences of individuals, rather than in a routine of a given place.
31. For to the entity one's religion, one's love of the fellow man, one's love of the Creator - as it should be - is a LIVING thing; and NOT just form only!
32. Hold fast then, O Friend, to the faith of thy fathers; that it LIVE in thy dealings with thy fellow man! For "Inasmuch as ye do it unto the least of these, my brethren, ye do it unto me," saith the Lord, thy Master!
33. Before that we find the entity was in the earth during those periods when Alexander the Great made wars upon the Persian and the Macedonian, the Arabian and the Grecian lands.
34. There we find the entity was a soldier, but WHAT a soldier! Rather was the entity given to that which brought about, in the experience of that leader, those things of which history has given a very, very bad conception; as to why he wept, or why he did this or that. [See 1208-1.]
35. For the entity's close associations with that leader were in preserving rather the state of HEALTH of the followers through the CHARACTER of the water, the food, the environs of those who acted in the capacity as the soldiers.
36. There the entity then, in the name Xeria, was active in that which - while unsung save by those during those experiences - may in the present find expression in giving to man those things which the entity in its mental and spiritual life has found to be helpful, beneficial in its own experience, and which may be made to be so in the lives and experiences of others.
37. Then these bring about a peace, a harmony, a satisfaction within self that may not be expressed in words; if the entity can but aid the young in years to materially find hope, to materially find health; or those just beginning who, through the physical deficiencies, find their
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hopes shattered because of wasting bodies, because of those conditions for which they themselves oft condemn others yet that are a part of their experience (in the true sense).
38. Rather then preach as well as distribute such understandings, that those who have the right in the material experiences are to use such experiences for the advancement of hope; and to the glory of a crucified Lord, rather than for self-indulgence, self-glorification or self-gratification of only material desires, or that they themselves may be well-spoken of.
39. For these be the basic forces, as ye found then. So build these in thy experiences in the present.
40. Before that we find the entity was in that land when there were those journeyings from what is called the Egyptian to the Promised Land.
41. And with those peoples who journeyed there, the entity then was known as among the elders when they were making the divisions in the land.
42. Hence as the entity will experience, as the entity has found and will find, there must ever be an experience in every individual activity in which those tenets, those truths as presented must become a part of man's experience - either in dealings with those of that period or those activities produced by same.
43. In the experience the entity was in the name Jesurael, and was then among those who were to look upon those who were cleansed by the application of what ye would term the doctors, or the cleansing of issues, or those activities from those blessings received by the holy men of those peoples during their journey.
44. And it was the entity who was saved by the looking upon the brazen serpent during those journeys, though very young in years at that experience.
45. Hence we will find the experiences of such natures coming into the experience of the entity in the present, where from unseen sources, unseen forces, their influence has come into the affairs materially, mentally and the spiritual realms, for the entity's activities.
46. Before that we find the entity was in the land now known as the Egyptian, during those periods of the turmoils and strifes in the land; when there were the counsels made as to whether or not there would be the deportment of the Priest.
47. The ENTITY during that experience was among those who presented the case - being what ye would call in the present the lawyer who presented the case before the judges, or the council; being very close to the King, carrying - as it were - the messages back and forth.
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48. For these in those days were not presented as body to body but as one carried back and forth by emissaries, messengers, lawyers or interpreters - as would be called in the present.
49. In the latter portion of the entity's experience there, when there was the return of the Priest, and when there were the activities from the children from the Atlantean and Poseidan land, the entity was among those sent to represent the tenets of the teachings in other lands - or to bear the messages and the gifts, which were a portion of the activity during that experience.
50. The name then was Bel-Elduen.
51. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, then, and that to which it may attain, and how:
52. There are definite material channels, as indicated, through which the entity may find the greater harmonious activities. These are well to be followed in the MATERIAL associations.
53. And there are very definite standards in the mental self. See that these are founded in such manners and ways that ye know in WHOM ye believe as WELL as - yea, more than - in what ye believe.
54. For truth, as mercy, as grace, GROWS. And as ye manifest same, all the fruits of the spirit in thy dealings with thy fellow man, so may ye fulfillthat purpose, that cause wherein is thy birthright; that ye show forth - in thy dealings with thy fellow man - the love thou dost hold for THY Maker, in the MANNER ye deal with thy brother!
55. Ready for questions.
56. (Q) Having been restored to health by the use of Captain A. A. Nichoson's treatment for Tuberculosis, I am desirous of making his products [Acigest, Calcios, etc.] available to the general public. Is it in accord with my plan? (A) It is, as has been indicated. That thou hast found good, that ye may in sincerity present to thy fellow man. It is well.
57. (Q) Is my own case sufficient evidence to substantiate Captain Nichoson's treatment as efficacious in the treatment of Tuberculosis? (A) Tuberculosis, as every case of such natures, is individual. But as these are in groups, so it is well that THAT be the basis. For until an individual is convinced by his own experience, HOW can he be sincere in his giving out to his fellow man?
58. (Q) Is Dr. Seymour Wanderman [M.D.] the right man for me to work with? (A) Very well to BEGIN with! As we find, it will outgrow
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Dr. Wanderman!
59. (Q) Would you suggest another doctor? (A) As has been indicated, very well to begin with Wanderman. As ye apply thyself in the first step, and USE same, then the next step is given thee.
60. (Q) Is the desirable approach through recognized medical channels? (A) This is well, and this is the better.
61. (Q) Will I be sufficiently able financially and physically to carry on this project? (A) As ye enter in, there will come that aid - financially, physically. For it a service of love.
62. (Q) What steps do you advise I should take in making this a successful venture? (A) Plans have been formulated. Hold to those for the time being. And as indicated, as ye apply, the next step is shown thee.
63. We are through for the present. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file