This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 12th day of December, 1939, in accordance with request made by the self through the father - Mr. [2056], 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
Born September 12, 1915 [shortly before noon], in New York City. Time of Reading 10:45 to 11:25 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., N.Y.
1. GC: You will give the relation of this entity and the universe, and the universal forces; giving the conditions which are as personalities, latent and exhibited in the present life; also the former appearances in the earth plane, giving time, place and the name, and that in each life which built or retarded the development for the entity; giving the abilities of the present entity, and that to which it may attain, and how. You will answer the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: (In going back over years from the present - " - '36 - yes - changes - '33 - " etc., on back to birth date.)
3. Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [2060].
4. In giving the interpretation of the records as we find them here, these are rather of an unusual nature. But these interpretations are chosen with the desire and purpose that this experience may be a helpful one to the entity; not only in determining those channels, those factors as may be applied in the experience in the present, thus offering channels for an outlet of the greater abilities, but at the same time safeguarding self from those tendencies and inclinations that may lead to detrimental influences in the experience.
5. Each soul enters an experience for the greater expression in that of definite development; not for material or mental alone, but that each soul, each entity, may be the better or the greater expression of that which will prepare or bring the ability to be aware of the relationships of the entity or soul to Creative Forces.
6. In the experiences of this entity, as we find here from the records - this may be said to be a composite of the urges, latent and manifested in the entity in the present. As to what the entity does about these urges, as may be drawn from that which is the entity's ideal or purpose, as
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to the creative influences or forces - this will depend upon the entity's application according to the ideal set, as to whether this experience becomes a development or retardment.
7. There has been and is a great deal of variation in the material experiences of the entity through the varied sojourns, as we find are indicated in the records here, - yet these are the forces indicated as the composite from sojourns in the ultimate or cosmic, and sojourns through the material plane:
8. One that is quite sensitive to many of the influences in and about the entity.
9. One that is able (though not at all times applying same) to be an exceptionally good conversationalist.
10. One that makes decisions very easily, yet not always as easily holding to such opinions or decisions.
11. One that needs to be rather more in accord with some definite ideal. As there is a natural inclination for the entity to resent rote, this should be cultivated more in the experience - as the urges manifestedly are for a broadening influence, and the desire to break away from the everyday activity that is rote.
12. Hence the fields of activity in which there may be a great expansion of the abilities should be rather the choice of the entity. For any confining influence - as in the present environs - becomes rather a drag on the experiences, and abilities, of the entity.
13. These then, as we find, should be expanded - as in the seeking of the expression through an expansion of influences in the direction in which there are greater opportunities for all who come under the influence of the entity in any direction - as may be indicated by the very activities of the entity in its sojourn before this.
14. As to what, and as to how these may be made manifest, becomes then rather as the privilege and the opportunity of the entity to give expression in this experience.
15. Because of the very application of the entity, the astrological aspects become rather nil - other than that things or conditions, or experiences of a physiological or metaphysical nature are of a real, real value in the experience. Thus the philosophies of those lands, or those peoples with whom the entity may be associated in its activities, should be a portion of the studies of the entity - especially in the next three to four years.
16. As to the appearances of the entity in the earth, that become the greater moving forces - yet because of same there is a variation, in that the material experiences or sojourns
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DO NOT create or bring a great emotional nature (as is the usual thing) but rather the supersensitive nature to those things that are of the latent or hidden power in mind, in spirit; we find:
17. Before this the entity was that one known as Francis I of France; not considered (as may be seen from the records of history) as an altogether powerful or imposing ruler, and oft at variance to many of the activities about the entity in relationships to other lands.
18. Hence things of a political nature have an attractiveness to the entity; abilities to direct the affairs of a community, a county, a state, a nation, have a great urge. And oft, in the reading or the hearing of an expose upon the activities of anyone in authority, whether in its own land or in other lands, the entity finds self forming conclusions IMMEDIATELY as to what should have been, or should be in the present conditions, done as respecting same.
19. Also from that sojourn we find in the present the abilities as to languages - especially dialects; or the ability to draw comparisons through the joke, or to express the activities of individuals or groups in various walks of life, or certain activities, through making same as the butt of a joke made by the entity.
20. It would be well, then, that the entity take that training which is desirable for preparation in the diplomatic service - rather than in the local political associations. Be above the petty politique, as the entity ATTEMPTED to be in those activities through that particular sojourn.
21. Before that we find that the entity was in the Roman land, or in the northern portions of Africa when there were the Roman activities there; for the entity was NOT of the Romans, but rather of those who were termed the Alexandrians - and one in power as a merchant's man, or what would be called today one filling that office through which the local products as well as those of the country or nation were distributed.
22. The entity then was what would be called today a merchant broker. Hence we find again the latent abilities for activities in which the entity might find an outlet, - in the preparation and the handling of such products of any given land. Yet as we find, in the present, the application of same would closer fit with those offices and activities as the diplomat - through the entity's abilities as a representative of a government, or this government under which it is a subject, AS a representative in other lands, -
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in the diplomatic or consulate service, or where there are those activities which have to do with relations born to other peoples or nations.
23. The name then was Ar-med-seid. In the experience the entity gained; for the entity oft matched its wits with those who were in authority, in power, in the attempts to prevent his own peoples being brought to subjugation.
24. And from the entity's abilities to bring the better activities, or the better relationships from the material standpoint for his own people, there is manifested in the present the keenness of judgement - especially in analyzing the philosophies, or the physiological experiences, of peoples and groups.
25. Before that we find that the entity was in the Persian and Arabian land, as now known, in that "city in the hills and the plains," when there were the teachings of that leader who brought physical, mental and spiritual awakening to many of those peoples who were engaged in the divers activities of a commercial life.
26. There we find the entity acting in the capacity of a medium of exchange, or - as would be called today - the banker or that particular period, or group, through which the exchange was gradually built up in that land, between the Egyptians, the Indians, the Gobi peoples, as well as those of the Carpathias and other lands.
27. Hence the entity again, in a manner, was a merchant man, - but rather in the field having to do with the means of exchanges that were to be made, as in a way trading station.
28. The entity took advantage of the position, coming from the Indian land, but in accord with much of the teachings and the variations that were brought about, through the turmoils during the entity's experience or sojourn there.
29. From that sojourn we have in the present the great latent abilities as the speaker, as one with the ability to induce others to be directed in given channels.
30. The name then was Am-en-id.
31. Before that we find that the entity was in the Egyptian land, during that period when there was the reconstruction after the turmoils and strifes, when there was the separating of the individuals for definite service in relation to the King, the priest, as well as the various groups that had come into the land.
32. The entity then acted rather in the capacity of the diplomat, or the politician; but not in the same sense as such would be applied to an individual in the present. For the entity acted rather in the capacity of enabling each varied group to UNDERSTAND the needs of its particular
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service towards the nation, or other nations also - as a whole.
33. This enabled the entity to become rather one considered as a counselor, as a director for many groups; in the name then Ab-el-do.
34. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, then, and that to which it may attain, and how:
35. First, as has been indicated, the entity must make up its own mind as to what field of endeavor - mentally, materially - it would seek expression in - from those things chosen as its ideal of life - this in the spiritual, the mental and material phase; knowing that all - for success, for peace and harmony - must be founded upon the spiritual concept, or Creative Forces. In other words, no service can be AT THE EXPENSE of someone else and be successful. Rather, it must be a united effort that brings with same harmonious relationships in whatever field is chosen.
36. And IN those directions, as we find, where there would be, or might be, the preparations for such activity as indicated, would be the greater channels for the greatest expression in the mental AND material things of this experience.
37. Ready for questions.
38. (Q) Where should he go to prepare and study for diplomatic service? (A) There are courses in same given both in Princeton and Harvard, and these of course - by their name - offer their own influence, to those channels as indicated.
39. (Q) Should he begin immediately, or remain in the present association with [...], N.Y.C.? (A) Remain in the present, until he has determined within himself as to whether that is a channel through which he would desire to express himself. To be sure, in the present activities the abilities as a merchant man have an impelling influence. But as we find, as indicated, this may be said to "cramp the style" - or the real abilities of the entity, to be too much in one rote.
40. (Q) How can he develop himself to be more valuable in his calling? (A) As indicated. Study to show thyself approved unto thy IDEAL - a workman not ashamed; but doing that which is for the greater service, for - as will be seen - he that is the greatest is the greatest servant, the greatest mixer, the one with the greater knowledge and authority upon those subjects that are a part of the whole experience.
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41. (Q) What year is best for happy and contented marriage? (A) This should be at least two years AFTER it has been set in its determined field of service or activity.
42. (Q) What birth month is best to select for his mate? (A) February or March.
43. We are through for the present. Copy to Mr. [2056] " " Ass'n file " Ass'n file