This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 24th day of April, 1938, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [1568], new Associate Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mme. [1554].
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.
R E A D I N G
Born March 9, 1887, in Liverpool, England. Time of Reading Set bet. 11:00 to 12:00 P. M. Taken bet. 3:30 to 4:20 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. N.Y.C. (Life Reading Suggestion)
1. EC: Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called Mr. [1568].
2. In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them here, these are chosen with the intent and purpose that the experience may be an answer to that within self to give the awareness of the continuity of life - and something of the purposes for which an entity enters a given sojourn.
3. The purposes for entering are that the individual entity may become more and more aware of his relationships to Creative Forces, and as to how the application of such relationships bears fruit - as well as conviction - by the manner in which the entity metes or measures that conviction to his fellow man.
4. That certain forces are accredited with having an influence upon the activities of an individual, upon phases of man's study, man's longing, man's vision, is true to the extent that each entity allows same to become the ruling influence as compared with the will, the purpose, the desire of the entity as respecting Creative Forces in his experience.
5. Hence we find the astrological aspects becoming as the innate forces that arise in the intuition of an entity. They become applicable in the experience of this entity as a whole; in that the interest of the entity in the spiritual things - from a theological orthodox view, or of the the mysterious or psychic - is conscientiously skeptical. But once convinced of the worthiness of such in the experience of individuals, the entity concedes the worth whileness in the experiences of those who are inclined or persuaded, by their own sincerity, to engage in the study or propagation or promotion of such.
6. We find that the urges from the activities in the earth, as incarnations, are produced in or through the emotions of
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the body; as - which were indicated more in the experience of this entity in the developing periods - the love of those things pertaining to or in which there were deeds of valor; unusual experiences, and the desire to have a joke or to play pranks upon others - but never in a manner that was of the nature that would be harmful (purposely) or of hurt to others.
7. Yet such urges were and are a part of the present experience, becoming - in the mature years - the love of travel; associations with things overseas, beyond national boundaries.
8. And through such efforts may the entity aid many, bringing about the fulfilling of its purposes, its innate desires, and exercise its abilities in many directions as related to its fellow man.
9. Then, in interpreting the astrological aspects in the present, we find:
10. Coming under the sign of Pisces makes for the intense interest in that the entity undertakes; but, as indicated, ever skeptical of that which is mysterious - unless there is the indication of sincerity and of a HELPFUL purposefulness in connection with same.
11. Jupiter, Mercury, Mars all become a portion of this innate urge also.
12. Jupiter is as a benevolent influence, in the making for associations with masses, and with lands, countries, nations; yet their dealings rather with the individuals who may be using the connections for material advantage but of a nature that is more than individual in its scope; affecting rather masses and classes of activity.
13. Mercury - the high mental abilities; and without the Mercurian reaction we might find adverse forces, as indicated in the Pisces with Jupiter, bringing an adverse influence in physical reactions within the body. But with the high mental attainments these become rather as conditions to be met in judgement of the effect of all influences upon the attributes of the physical, mental and spiritual body as one.
14. Then, we find those abilities for constructive, creative influences within activities and capacities of the entity in its dealings with its fellow man.
15. Thus with the study, the meditating upon those influences innate and those that become manifestations in the emotions through the sojourns in the earth, we find there is then the need that the entity - in its finding itself and its abilities, and its relationships with the Creative Forces - set ideals (as it does in its material
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relationships) that are not materially attained but goals to be worked toward; that there may be the more continuous harmony in the experience of the entity.
16. For know that each soul as it manifests towards its fellow man, in its dealings with same, manifests its REAL ideal and its real relationship to Creative Forces or God; or that which IS the purposefulness of its experience - to know, to realize, to become aware that Life is continuous! For it is as the breath of creation. For Life is in all phases the manifestation of that which is called Divine, Creative, or God in the experience of man.
17. As to the appearances in the earth, while we find these not so great in number their very nature of activity has been inducive or conducive to the emotions, and many of the innate desires of the mental self in the present.
18. Before this we find the entity was in the land of the present nativity - as Edward Yarmouth.
19. The entity was among those associated with Cabot, the explorer, who made those journeys - for the native land - into the new ways.
20. Thus we find the entity acting in the capacity of one who became the judge of possibilities in the new environs, in the new lands.
21. During that experience the entity brought much of hope and aid into the minds and the hearts of those who were discouraged through one phase or another of the experiences of the associates and friends and peoples of the day; those who sought escape from penal servitude, those who sought relief from persecutions on account of religious activity or activity of one character or another.
22. And because the entity applied the lessons that were set by Him, "As ye do it unto the least of these, my brethren, ye do it unto me," the entity gained through that experience.
23. Yet in the material things the entity was oft lacking; and oft the entity endured hardships.
24. Hence in the present from that sojourn there is brought the innate urge, through the very emotions, to make self secure; and to bring to many peoples of many lands the acquaintance with those things in the experience that may bring greater conveniences, greater blessings in the activities in the material things, and those that offer the comforts of the period, or the relief for the disturbed minds.
25. The entity in such activities in the present, then, knowing for what these are purposed, may bring into the experience greater satisfaction; not only through material
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gains for self but in the knowledge that hope and understanding are being brought to the many.
26. Never, then, let the activities be for a gratifying alone of self's desires, nor for self-indulgences, but rather that the greater mass of thy fellow men may know the love of hope, of faith, of understanding in their experience also.
27. Before that we find the entity was in the Roman land during those days when there was the building up of that people; during the early Caesars, even when changes were made.
28. The entity was among those who were of the group that first, from those particular lands, came into the isles known as the British Isles.
29. In the name then Berger-soll (two words, or hyphenated), the entity became rather discouraged; for the entity attempted to make permanent abodes for its people, its companions, and those warlike people - who lacked cooperative forces owing to the many tongues, the many characters of people who overran the land during the entity's experience there.
30. The latter portions of the entity's sojourn there were spent rather in solitude, banishments; and fears that there might come into the experience the helplessness of the physical self, or one dependent upon another for the material things as well as the understanding of relationships or activities.
31. These fears still lie dormant and innate, and find expression at times in the present experience of the entity.
32. Yet we find the experiences of that sojourn - though most of it was spent in solitude and great disturbance - may be made to become as a stepping-stone in the present; in adding to that purposefulness of bringing awareness and awakenings into the experiences of others as to Creative Forces in THEIR OWN lives, and the relationships of others as well as self to same.
33. Before that we find the entity was in the land now known as the Arabian or Persian, during those periods when the "city in the hills and the plains" was the most flourishing, the most active in its influence among the peoples of the east and the west.
34. The entity then was among the first of those who made regular journeys, caravan journeys, through this "city" in going from the Indian or now Mongoloid and Indian lands to Egypt. Or the entity was among the first who became aware of the activities of the teacher in that "city in the hills and the plains." For it was the entity's servant who was
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among those first healed by the teacher Uhjltd in that experience.
35. And it was through this that the entity became aware of those activities, as well as many people, because of the spreading of Uhjltd's activity in that experience.
36. The entity then was known as among the greater of what ye would call in the present the sheiks, or the heads of the groups who - through the only means of transportation and exchange - made the regular journeys through these varied lands.
37. Thus by the efforts of the entity, as Gombudo, many were aided to become acquainted with the physical and material gains to be had by coming under the influence of the teacher Uhjltd in that experience.
38. In the present we find the like of travel, the like of seeing new things; the good listener; the abilities to be in those positions to enjoy a good story or the like - all arise from those experiences.
39. And oft it is said of the entity that too easily does the entity at times listen to the hard luck story, and yet called by many coldblooded.
40. Yet from that sojourn we find in the present that desire of the entity to pass to others that he himself finds to be good.
41. Before that we find the entity was in the land now known as the Egyptian, during those periods when there was the re-uniting as it were of the efforts of the Priest, the King, and those peoples from the Atlantean land; to become a commercial as well as a religious influence - as you would term today - in the affairs of the world, or that known of same.
42. Hence the entity was an aid to the King in the preparations for the associations with other lands as to the needs and comforts, as well as friendships between those of other lands.
43. The entity was then among the Natives, raised to power by those activities of the King.
44. Though the entity made for the greater advancement in the commercial activities, there were not the hindrances made to any of those who presented the religious or the spiritual faiths; yet the entity joined not so much in their propagation.
45. Hence we may say the entity gained and lost. For the advantages of the satisfaction that rests in the soul of each entity, ever, of the peace, of the knowledge, of the understanding that Life is One, can bring the joy of service in a manner in which it may NOT be given for material,
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commercial or only blind faith!
46. The entity then was in the name Shem-Daar.
47. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, and that to which it may attain, and how:
48. The application of self, as has been seen through the experiences or sojourns, has fitted the entity for its dealings with many characters, many lands; and the joining of influences for creative activity in their experience.
49. Thus in such a service may the entity not only satisfy (or gratify, in a constructive manner) the longings within the self but bring to others, as well as to self, the constructive forces, creative energies and activities in the experiences of peoples of the many lands.
50. Know in what you believe, mentally, spiritually, physically.
51. Loosen the bands and bonds of ignorance EVERYWHERE you may! For in its stead a workable knowledge of the relationships of Creative Forces or God in the experience and hearts of men will make for the opportunities of bringing into the experience of self the greater joy, harmony and peace.
52. And in the knowledge of what you believe, know WHO is the author! For "What ye sow, ye reap" is the unchangeable, the irrefutable law; and you are constantly meeting yourself!
53. For with what measure you mete it is measured to you again.
54. If you would have friends, then be FRIENDLY! If you would know God, then BE MERCIFUL unto others! and through the very activity you become aware of that within self answering the longing for that home with the Creative Forces AS your directing influence!
55. Ready for questions.
56. We are through with this Reading. Copy to Self - Special Delivery " " Ass'n file