This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 11th day of March, 1940, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [2144], through her mother, Mrs. [464], 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 July 3 or 4, 1898, at midnight or about 4 or 5 minutes to 12, Prospect Avenue, Buffalo, New York. Time of Reading 3:55 to 4:40 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Ohio.
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 here of that entity now known as or called [2144].
3. In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them here, these are chosen with the desire and purpose that this be a helpful experience for the entity.
4. Hence, with the analytical mind of the entity, it is well that the premise, at least, from which this is taken, be indicated.
5. But know, for the information to be helpful, it is to respond to something within, and to be acted upon.
6. The records are upon time and space, which are manifestations of that influence or force we call God. They are both old and ever new. But only in patience does the finite mind become aware of the VALUE of same upon the infinite, or the spiritual self.
7. Thus the records are taken from this skein of time and space. Hence, as an entity enters and leaves consciousness in materiality, there is left upon time and space that which has been the activity - thus there may be the interpreting of same.
8. There are influences, urges latent and manifested in the entity; the entity being body, mind, soul, that which manifests in and out of material, mental and spiritual consciousnesses.
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9. Thus we find urges, owing to that which has been practiced or applied in the various stages of development or retardment, that are measured by what has been called astrological, numerological terms, or by that to which the entity in any phase of its consciousness has attributed or given an urge or influence.
10. Then, we find there are the varied influences, that are termed by those of varied thought or study, or cult or activity, according to that needed in this or that experience.
11. Know, however, that no urge, no influence is greater than the birthright of the entity - the will; that which is given to the soul to manifest in the beginning, as to be active within itself, independent of or in coordination with its source, or divinity itself. Yet the very gift of the Maker is divine. But this may be used or abused. It may be applied or laid aside.
12. Thus we find that the sojourns about the earth, during the interims between earthly sojourns, are called the astrological aspects. Not that an entity may have manifested physically on such planets, but in that consciousness which is the consciousness of that environ. And these have been accredited with certain potential influences in the mental aspect of an entity. We find that these become more and more applicable AS that influence is exercised in any given period of an entity's material experience.
13. As we find with this entity, there are the influences from sojourns on Venus, Mercury, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter - about in the order named these have an influence. Thus we find, irrespective of what the entity has done in the present, these are manifested in these manners in the physical, mental or spiritual activity of the entity in the present, and may become MORE of an influence as such application is made to increase their efficacy or efficiency in the experience of the entity.
14. In Venus we find the nicety of things, of conditions, - the appreciation of influences and forces; yet demure, quiet in its manner, because of the relationships same HAS borne through the application of that very force in other sojourns in the material plane - as will be indicated through the appearances in the earth.
15. From Mercury we find the high mental ability, the necessity for reasoning things out - within the own mind, that of reaching conclusions by the entity.
16. Also from Uranus we find the extremes that have been and will be in the experiences of the present sojourn; the
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interest in the occult or mystic, and the studies of same, and away from that which is called orthodox in every phase of human experience and endeavor. Yet, from Saturn we find the tendency to store within, as well as to make sudden changes without giving thought or credence as to what others would think.
17. The entity is hemmed in, then, at times, by convention of others, or as to the needs of this or that because of what others will say or do.
18. Jupiter, making for the benevolent forces in all of these, will bring in the latter portion of the experience - and it should begin within at least the present year - more satisfactory conclusions as to travel, as to unusual scenes, - indicated both in Venus and in Uranus, as well as in Saturn. These should in the latter portion of this present sojourn find material manifestation. For the love of travel is indicated, not only by the astrological but from the material sojourns, as will be seen by the very varied experiences in the material sojourns.
19. The astrological influences arise as latent forces, or as the dreams or the thoughts of the entity, while the influences from the material sojourns find expression through the emotional or sensory forces of the material body - which ofttimes are confused, especially by those who attempt to study or to materially apply mystical forces. For, the emotions of the body do not wholly correspond to spiritual awakenings.
20. As to the sojourns in the earth:
21. Before this the entity was in the land of the present nativity, in the early settlings of the land; when there was the pushing forward from the eastern shore within, owing to the needs of the peoples of that experience for the greater opportunities for material expansions.
22. The entity was among those born in the land. Thus we find innately ties that are of the nature to which the entity feels an urge or drawing, not only because of family but the innate urge of something from various conditions, experiences.
23. Also there are the abilities of the entity to innately FEEL the urges or drawing towards individuals or groups, or studies of certain phases of man's experience.
24. For, the entity was a teacher, a minister to those activities during those experiences; and was in the opposite sex then - Jean Nathanson. In the experience the entity gained and lost. In the application of self for greater aid and help, gained. In the material experiences for self-aggrandizement, lost.
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25. And in the present from same there is the inclination or intent which has been exhibited at times for becoming critical of others, in the attempt to justify self or some particular thought or trend. Yet in the last analysis, the entity will find and will realize, truth needs no justification - ONLY glorification in the application of same in one's relationships to conditions, experiences, individuals, things.
26. Before that the entity was in the Roman land, during those periods just following the sojourn of Him who is the way, the truth and the light in the earth.
27. The entity was a companion of one who was an emissary, or a teacher, or a lawmaker in that land of promise; then in the name of Cassius, and the companion or wife of one Claudius - a follower of that procurator who sentenced the Master.
28. In the experience much of the turmoils created between the political and religious thought of those periods became a part of the entity's experience.
29. From same in the present we find the lack of adherence to ritual, the lack of rote as might be related to church or state; yet an interest in politics, in the manner of studying or knowing the background of those who are in authority.
30. The entity gained mentally throughout that experience, for it studied much, it wrote much, that was helpful, enlightening, encouraging to those of the faith in those periods of activity.
31. Also in the present we will find abilities to be an analyst, or a keeper of records of one character of another, whether it be as related to a business or as to political facts or figures. And the entity would succeed the better as a keeper of statistics for those who are in authority, in state or nation or city, or in counsels of any nature or character - whether pertaining to groups in their study or in those factions of political interests. Any of these would be channels through which the entity would find the outlet for its ability as statistician, as was experienced through that sojourn when so much help was given others.
32. Before that we find the entity was in the Iran or Persian land, during those periods when there was the building of the 'city in the hills and in the plains.'
33. The entity was of the household of Croesus - not of Croesus' family, but of the households related to the companions of Croesus. Thus the entity found objections to the first activities of that portion of their groups who joined with the activities in the 'city in the hills and the
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plains.'
34. And until there came those periods of the Grecians attempting to override same, there was little attention given by the entity - as Exterca, in those periods.
35. Thus again we find the study of the mystic, and the activities pertaining to healing art - the abilities to use unseen forces and powers for the accomplishing of material things.
36. And as the entity learned eventually in that experience, so will it in this: All such must emanate from the spiritual, for a spiritual purpose and not the use or abuse of spiritual forces for material gains.
37. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land. There the entity was among the children of that land who were the offspring of those who had entered through the Temple of Sacrifice, for those activities in the developing of the great spiritual truths as were proclaimed and announced through the period.
38. The entity was of those chosen by the Priest, as well as those of the King's followers, and the followers of Ajax or the Atlanteans. Hence there was the combination of those groups to be as an example of what MIGHT be the outcome of such preparations before the periods of conception, in that part of the development.
39. Then, the entity stood as an example.
40. And in the present it will oft be pointed out - throughout its period of sojourn in this land - as an example of what would be the outcome if individuals were given to thought, study, practice or application in varied lines of endeavor or activity; and will be the example for those for good, as well as those that are warned respecting other disturbances.
41. In the experience the entity gained throughout - as it may in this experience gain throughout.
42. As to how:
43. Analyze thyself, thy purposes, thy desires. Know that others have opinions also, and those that are workable.
44. Yet study to show thyself - in thy activities, in thy thoughts - approved unto that thou hast chosen, or may choose, as thy ideal. And in the ideal, know that it is not as to what one may attain only, but as to what may be spiritual, mental and material ideals.
45. Faint not at waiting, for in patience ye become aware of thy soul.
46. As to the application of self - in those fields and endeavors as indicated may the greater abilities become manifested.
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47. In the latter portion of thy experience or sojourn, as indicated, there will come material gain from unseen sources in the present - or from legacies not understood or thought of so much in the present. But use those travels, not merely as a gratifying, but teach as ye go. Thus may the entity find harmony and happiness in this experience.
48. We are through for the present. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file ss'n file