This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 13th day of December, 1939, in accordance with request made by the self through - wife Mrs. [852], 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 April 11, 1913, in McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee. Time of Reading 10:40 to 11:25 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Ky.
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: Yes - we have the records, we are given the records here of that entity now known as or called [2062].
3. In giving the interpretations of the records here, these are chosen with the desire that this be a helpful experience for the entity. While there are many qualities in the characteristics of the entity that may be lauded, there are those also, those tendencies to which reference may be made, and counsel given for the correcting of same, so that much good, many helpful influences, may arise in the experience of the entity in this present sojourn.
4. As indicated from astrological aspects, as well as material sojourns, the entity is destined to be in contact with many varied types of individuals; peoples in and from all walks of life and experiences. Thus there may come to the entity the opportunity for sowing the seeds of the spirit of truth, and love. Thus may the entity develop and grow to become an influence, a force, a power for good, - which is the purpose for each soul's entering material experiences.
5. Yet to become a sower of the seed of truth, and the spirit, and love, these must of necessity be manifested, and a part of the purpose of the individual himself - if these would bring that result which is possible, and which is to be desired by each entity, each soul.
6. In the astrological aspects we find Mars, Venus, Jupiter
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and Uranus as those influences which exert an influence - through the varied experiences or environs - upon the tendencies or inclinations in the reactions of the entity to conditions, peoples or things.
7. For instance, in Mars we find the inclination for the entity to be self-centered; not in the personage of such a great selfishness, but rather inclined to be DETERMINED to have self's own way, even though the entity may be convinced or shown that other manners, other ways, might be better.
8. There is the inclination or tendency also under such conditions, even though thwarted in the activities, to discuss or think about such things.
9. Remember that silence often is golden, and determine in self to better acquaint thine own understanding with ALL PHASES of whatever the problem or condition may be.
10. This is inclined to give the tendency to become too much of a one-track mind, or when a purpose is before the entity - as to the manner or the means of attaining same - if there is a conclusion drawn - others are not always, or other circumstance, or other conditions about the entity, given full or due consideration.
11. This finds expression in that which is oft called or termed a nervous disposition, a tendency to be erratic. This is more oft, as it grows upon a body, tended to be used as an excuse - and such may undermine the abilities even of such an one as this entity, in accomplishing the good, or expanding or excelling in the manner it should.
12. Read more oft the law of love, that is a part of thy daily life. Grow in spiritual understanding, that thy mental and thy physical manifestations in thy relationships to others, and conditions, may be tempered with that mercy, that justice, that kindness, that patience, as ye would have thy Lord, thy God, thy Savior, have with thee.
13. From the influences in Venus we find a sentiment, a "letting off" of emotions through same at times.
14. To be sure, all phases of urges from astrological or material sojourns are merely inclinations, tendencies, and the entity does not necessarily have to react.
15. Hence that injunction - study more thoroughly. Delight in the law of the Lord; meditate in same day and night; and THEN in all phases of thy experience ye will be happy, harmonious, AND successful in every phase of thy relationships.
16. Remember, too, that as ye do it unto the least of thy acquaintances, thy associates - yea, the casual passerby, - ye are doing it unto thy Lord, thy God.
17. For thou, veritably, believeth that in Him ye move and
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have thy being. Then, act in that way and manner, by the more oft seeking to know what He would have thee do. Thus ye will find that thy will, thy temperament, will become more and more able to be gentle, patient, kind, longsuffering, with brotherly love; and these are indeed the fruits of the spirit. And they that manifest such in their daily life walk close with Him in every way.
18. In Jupiter we find the affluence, or the tendencies for the dreams of great things and great associations that are or may be a part of the activities, if those purposes and intents as pointed out are manifested in the daily life of the entity.
19. From Uranus we find those tendencies for the extremes, and to dwell upon conditions, things or activities; sometimes to that extent that the oneness of the self becomes overpowering.
20. Hence again the injunction - look upon all phases; for there is the mental, the material and the spiritual, and these are the phases of man's reaction and man's activity. Do not apply the law of the spiritual in material things, nor the material in spiritual things. Remember that mind is the builder, and the spirit giveth life. And as ye use and dwell upon such, be sure thy ideal is in Him.
21. As to the appearances in the earth - these we find quite varied in their relationships to those activities that may be a part of the entity's experience, and yet they indicate those fields or trends of activity in which greater harmony and greater abilities may be aroused to action.
22. Before this we find the entity was in the land of its present nativity, and during those periods of turmoils and strife - in that called the Civil War.
23. The entity was among the southern contingents, acting in the capacity of what is called the commissary, or one providing provisions for the handling of those who served in the capacity of soldiers.
24. Thus we find the entity met many of those disturbing conditions, many of those in activities that brought the weighty problems of considering manners and means of distribution, as well as those influences from which resources might be obtained.
25. The name then was Carl Brickner. In the experience the entity gained, for the sincerity of purpose was manifested in the manner in which the entity conducted himself. But that singleness of direction in the present needs to be tempered with the better concept of all phases, and the dependencies of all manners of influences in the present relationships.
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26. Also there are the inclinations, the tendencies, the abilities of the entity in the present to serve in the capacity of cooperating, coordinating with great corporations - or where consignments may be made, or where there needs to be considered the activity of many various phases of man's needs and man's desires as to man's relationships. But temper these ever with the spiritual import.
27. Before that we find the entity was in that called the Roman land, when there were the attempts more for the correlating of the Grecian and Roman power, or the tempering of the Roman power with the Grecian upbuilding, or Grecian culture.
28. Thus the entity's activities were given in those offices in which there was a study made as to the needs of the one and the fitness of the other for its injection into the activities of the peoples in various forms and manners.
29. The name then was Helceon - and we find that the entity met and consulted with those peoples in all walks of life; those who would forward the drama, music, games, physical activities, or the learning and art and literature of all natures.
30. Thus we find that the entity in the present is capable of meeting all kinds and characters of individuals; and able to adjust self to the considerations of the needs of all of these.
31. Thus there may come, in the present experience, the conditions, the circumstance, the opportunities for the applying and the use of these tendencies within the experience, and in the relationships.
32. Temper these, also, with those things that bear the fruit of the spirit, and SOW these seed in thy daily activity with others in all walks of thy experience.
33. Before that we find the entity was in the Atlantean land, when there was the exodus of the peoples to the Egyptian land.
34. The entity was among those leaders of the peoples who entered into Egypt; and considered among the counselors of same, with great efficiency and ability in choosing individuals for active service in relationships to the State, or to the offices for the greater good, or the common good of the whole - or of groups.
35. In the Egyptian land this caused quite a disturbance to the entity, owing to the Rebellions and the attempts of the Atlanteans to take advantage of the situation to establish themselves the greater, and the recall of the Priest.
36. For the entity then, as Zeutex, became greatly
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disturbed, because of embitterments which arose between the entity and the Priest. Yet eventually, through the deeper considerations of self and its peoples, there was the absorbing of the ideals and ideas of the Priest, or the turning of the ideas into ideals, through the seeking to comprehend, to understand, and then to practically apply the tenets of "The Lord thy God is One."
37. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, then, and that to which it may attain, and how:
38. Take those warnings, those admonitions that have been indicated, and meditate upon them - through those channels, and through those ways and understandings that have been given.
39. KNOW the thirtieth (30th) of Deuteronomy; the fourteenth, fifteenth, sixteenth and seventeenth (14th, 15th, 16th, 17th) of St. John, as the pattern of thy life, of thy relationships to others.
40. In fields of service where there are those opportunities to greatly aid others by the distribution of things and conditions needed that pertain to the creating of a better environment for all peoples, will be the outlet for a material service.
41. Let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth.
42. Ready for questions.
43. (Q) Should I remain with my present firm or make the change that is contemplated? (A) As we find, the present associations offer a greater OPPORTUNITY for a broader service in those directions indicated. But if the change is accepted, because of other environmental circumstances, then indeed study to show thyself approved - not to thy handservant nor to thy employer, so much as to God!
44. (Q) For what vocation am I best adapted at present? What weak points in my personality should I develop? (A) This has been indicated, and there only needs to be the study and the analysis, and then the suggestions applied as to correct the weaknesses in the manner indicated.
45. (Q) Just what business plans should I make for the future? (A) MEDITATE - MEDITATE in the law of the Lord! and then use that which is in hand!
46. (Q) Has there been any association with my wife in a previous period? (A) In the Roman.
47. (Q) Will there be a change in my marital relationship? [1/18/40 See wife's reading 852-16 in re their marriage; they were subsequently divorced.]
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(A) This depends upon each; for this is not a one-sided nor a one-minded contract. If those ideals and purposes are kept that have prompted same, why should there be?
48. We are through for the present. Copy to Wife " " Ass'n file Ass'n file