This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 14th day of August, 1940, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [2323], new Associate Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., through attending Group Meetings of the Association.
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.
R E A D I N G
Born April 18, 1919, in Norfolk, Virginia. Time of Reading 3:45 to 4:20 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Virginia.
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. Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [2323].
3. In giving the interpretations of the records, these we find innately and manifestedly, through the emotions, through the longings of the body at times.
4. One with decided musical abilities, and the entity would do well to cultivate those abilities; not only for an appreciation of the harmonies which such a sincere study would bring, but also for the contacts in a social manner that such may bring into the experience of the entity.
5. One also gifted in the matter of making a career for self - and this may be accomplished in those fields of activity indicated, as a concertist, instructor or the like; and these again would be well as outlets for the entity's abilities, that are both latent and manifested.
6. One that should not marry early in life, else it will bring later discouragements and discontent, even of a greater nature than exists in the experience of the entity in the present.
7. From the astrological aspects - these are chosen with that desire and purpose as comes from honest seeking. Then, we find Venus, Jupiter and Saturn all being as a helpful experience for the entity from the astrological standpoint. But know that these are merely indications, tendencies, trends, and these would be well to be followed in those
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directions for the entity at this particular period of the experience.
8. In Venus we find the musical talents and abilities; yet a demure, quiet, afraid individual - these arising, as will be seen, more from conditions experienced in the material plane, but reflected in the astrological aspect also; and will require that the entity plan to make itself affable in its acquaintances, in its desires to be of an actual service to others, as indicated from the Jupiterian influences. This again may at times appear to require a forwardness that is so latent as to appear at times almost nil. For, the entity becomes self-conscious.
9. That is the greater reason, then, why the entity should lose itself in its work and in making for others those things that to the entity would be happy, joyful experiences in the associations of others.
10. For, knowing, learning the spiritual law and applying same, and letting the mental dwell upon it, will bring those experiences of greater harmony, and make the life more worth while.
11. In this respect also there is the lack of the spiritual outlook, owing to the fright, or the fear as in relationship to those about the self in its spiritual life; for fear of what others will say.
12. In this we find Saturn's forces the ruling, the urging; thus the indecisions that so oft arise in the experience of the entity.
13. As to the appearances of the entity in the earth, then, - these we find rather far apart, that are of a great influence today. For:
14. Before this the entity was in the French land, in the name Juean Hieken; and the entity was oft by the dominant factors in the experience and life of the companion, who sought - because of the beauty and affability of the entity - to keep her submerged, even at times using force - as indicated stripes.
15. Hence these in the present - the fears of punishments, of being misunderstood, misinterpreted - keep the entity from giving forth that which is best in its abilities.
16. The entity then was a musician, but was cut short in same because of associations.
17. Thus in the present it will require that the entity first determine what she would like for friendships and associations with others to mean and to be in the experience, from the spiritual approach to same into material activities.
18. Then at this period, then at that period, the entity
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should set about to plan and to make just that in the experience of its associates, its friends - whether they be kinsmen, mere friends or acquaintances. For, they that show themselves friendly have friends. They that make themselves lovely are to others lovely, and such companionships are sought.
19. Before that the entity was in the Roman-Grecian land during that period following the persecutions of those peoples.
20. The entity accepted those teachings of the followers of Jesus, yet - owing to the persecutions, the torments that became of such an abhorrent nature - the entity became one submerged into mere drudgery in order to keep away from the words, the hurts, the slights and slurs of those which the entity came to feel that must be submerged.
21. But know, as ye live in thy conscience in all good faith with thy Maker, and in such measures and manners that ye can look EVERY person in the face and know that ye have done naught but good in thought or deed, ye stand exalted before thy Maker. And if the Lord be on thy side, WHO can be against thee?
22. The name then was Denhume.
23. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, during those periods when there was the purifying of the body for active service in the Temple of Sacrifice, and when there were the preparations of the mental aptitudes of individuals through the Temple Beautiful.
24. The entity then entered into a life of service, in being what today would be called a nurse, one who cared for those physically or mentally ill.
25. These phases will be a portion of the entity's present experience or desire, yet timidity will prevent the putting of same into practical application.
26. The name then was Ten-Heu.
27. As to the abilities of the entity in the present:
28. First find thyself and thy ideal - mentally, spiritually, physically; and practice same in thy relationships to others. Not as to what you would have others do to you, other than that you practice doing for, and in association or companionship with, others.
29. Study the music and apply same - either as the instructor, as one giving the concert, or the like; for in that field ye will find harmony of life, harmony of expression, harmony of relationships to Creative Forces.
30. Ready for questions.
31. (Q) Will I ever make close friends? (A) If practiced in those things indicated, yes.
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32. (Q) What causes my absentmindedness? (A) Self-condemnation. Do not condemn. Rather know and live in self that as we have indicated.
33. (Q) What musical instruments should I take up? (A) As we find, to be sure the piano as the basis - but any stringed instruments.
34. (Q) Is my mental ability and physical condition suitable to continue my college education? (A) By all means! Continue such.
35. (Q) Why didn't I get in a sorority last February? (A) Because of fear. As indicted, practice those things you would like for others to do to you, in doing the same for others.
36. (Q) What is my I.Q.? (A) This would depend upon the basis from which it would be judged. It is sufficient for all requirements, if ye will but apply thyself - first from the spiritual and mental, then from the material angle.
37. (Q) How can I overcome my intense fear? fear of meeting and conversing with other people? (A) As has been indicated.
38. We are through for the present. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file Ass'n file