This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 13th day of September, 1940, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [2345], 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 January 28, 1890, in New York City. Time of Reading 10:45 to 11:30 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., West Va.
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 entity in the present, that to which it may attain, and how. You will answer the questions he has submitted, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [2345]. Very unusual records! Lots of ups and lots of downs!
3. In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them here, it would be impossible to give ALL in the one description or discourse on same; yet these are chosen with the desire and purpose that this may be a helpful experience for the entity, enabling it to analyze its own life.
4. Thus, with the knowledge and understanding of its faults or failures, and of its virtues and goodness, the entity may magnify the virtues and minimize the faults; that it may fill that purpose for which it entered this present experience.
5. For, no soul enters a material experience by chance, but by and through the mercy of a loving heavenly Father, who would that no soul should be lost, but that all should come to the knowledge and understanding that the Lord is just, the Lord is righteous - blessed be the name of the Lord.
6. Then, in giving these interpretations, we find there are general rules (that are indicated) through which man may see something of himself, his purposes; through that gift of his birthright to choose in various experiences that direction in which he may fill those purposes of his being.
7. Astrologically, we find latent and manifested urges which arise from the visions, day dreams or dreams of the entity. These are manners and means through which those awarenesses
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are kept of man's soul being one with the Creative Forces.
8. In these we find the indications of what the entity as an individual has done about its opportunities, its privileges; as there are the influences accredited to the various spheres or consciousnesses to and through which an entity passes in the interims between the sojourns of material consciousness. Then, they are awarenesses, and have their part in the character - yea, even the personality - yea, even the more the individuality of an entity.
9. Here we find the mind, or Mercury, is a ruling force. Hence the consciousness at which the entity arrives at times, in its reasoning. Thus we speak of one with high mental abilities, one of high moral ideals.
10. Thus Mercury is a ruling influence; as is also Venus, Jupiter, Uranus.
11. In Venus we find the love of home, the appreciations of duties and obligations; the love of beauty, the love of those things pertaining to creating or bringing awarenesses to others - in the mental as well as physical - of an appreciation of beauty in its VARIED forms.
12. Thus those things having to deal with the home, or the person, are of special interest; and the entity finds in same a material manifestation for its activities.
13. From Jupiter we find the dealings with the masses, or the varied standards of activity or living. All of these become a portion of the entity's experience.
14. In Mars we find the interest in political as well as in group associations; as orders, lodges, sects or groups. And these may be analyzed with the material manifestations which bring about such influences, as may be seen.
15. We find from Uranus the EXTREMES to which the entity has found itself. Thus ofttimes in the extremity of man's activity has there come the opportunity for greater spiritual awakening.
16. As to the appearances of the entity in the earth, - while not all are given here, we may give those that are influencing the entity in the immediate - and in the years JUST ahead. While there may arise those experiences when confusion in many forms or manners may be a part of the experience, ASSURANCES in the spiritual will bring harmony and peace - as they ever have.
17. Before this the entity was in those lands nigh unto that land of the present nativity, during those early activities of the American Revolution.
18. Then the entity was halted between two ways oft; as to whether to choose the cause of the Colonists or to remain with the King - or that belief.
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19. Thus we find those periods of confusion were brought about by the attempts of the entity and his companion to gather data and information for the use of those whom the entity felt were in authority.
20. These, in the associations of one in the home at present, brought destructive forces in the beginning; but with those realizations that there were real unseen forces being made manifest, there came the period of spiritual awakening.
21. However, the misuse of those privileges brings material disturbances in the present; but faith and hope and spiritual application may bring again those things that may make the realization that He IS a God of love, and loves those who repent - though each soul must meet its OWN self.
22. The name then was Elisha Desmond. In that experience the entity lost, the entity gained; and throughout the period there were fears of what others would say - and these have been a part of the experience in the present.
23. Rather know that the life, the associations, the activities with others bespeak of those that are as the ideals of the entity. For, greater is the voice of those whom the entity has favored - or to whom be has shown brotherly love, kindness, gentleness, patience, longsuffering - than the voice of praise of those who have their own ends to attain. For, such as indicated are the seed of the spirit of truth; and in doing those, being those, fear not as to what others may say. For, if the Lord be with thee, WHO can be against thee.
24. Before that the entity was in the Roman land, during those periods of great expansions and activities in which the political as well as economic resources were to be taken into consideration.
25. The entity was an emissary of the company, or the land, in an oriental land. Hence those things pertaining to clothing, or the sources of same; as jewelry, as the various forms of activities in which there are the culinary actions of others, as well as the home building; not so much in the gold or silver but in the precious stones and the means for their hangings, were the activities of the entity.
26. The name then was Sahaib Dunborn. In the experience the entity gained; and those activities in which there was the consideration of the religious as well as the economic and home life of those individuals, with whom the entity came in contact during his journeys through the various lands, brought much of the abilities in the present to deal with groups and individuals of EVERY phase of life, or phase of human society.
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27. Before that the entity was active in those periods of the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem.
28. The entity was among those associated with the activities of the temple and the furnishings of same; for the entity was very close to those activities of the scribes as well as the priests.
29. Thus we find that innate desire for close associations with worship activities; and these cause in the experience of the entity oft the awakenings to the voice especially of Nehemiah or Ezra or those of that period, if interpreted or read in the presence of the entity.
30. The entity was not a priest, but as one who waited upon and who counseled with those, who made for better conditions in those offices; these were the activities of the entity then - as Jehujuah.
31. In the experience the entity gained throughout; and there are those experiences in the present from same, that when the entity finds itself in extremes, and turns to the belief, the activity that proclaims the belief in the divine influence, greater are the material as well as mental satisfactions arising in the experience of the entity.
32. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land. Here we find the entity was in very unusual relationships with the Priest, Ra-Ta. For, the entity was the brother of the priest in that experience, though in opposition to the activities of same when there were those influences that brought about the banishment of the Priest from the Egyptian land.
33. For, the entity sided not only with some of the counselors to the King, but with the Natives who rebelled at that period.
34. Then, the entity was not in the good graces of the King OR the Priest until after there had been the cleansing or purifying of many, after there had been the regeneration or recall of the priest.
35. THEN there were the closer activities, following his repentence, or his ACCEPTING of those activities for the supplying of materials for the temples, or for the King's household and the homes and the buildings of same.
36. The name then was Gud-El-On. In the experiences the entity lost, the entity gained. Much of the present abilities to meet those of various groups for counsel, arise from that sojourn.
37. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, then; that which it may attain, and how:
38. First, study to show thyself approved unto thy ideals. Know, then, thy ideals; the spiritual life, the mental life,
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the material associations; and conform thy activities with thy fellow man in accordance with that chosen.
39. The fields of commercial activity in which the entity finds itself in the present are in keeping with the better outlet for the entity's abilities; the furnishing of homes, the adornings of the body. These, each in its place, offer the opportunity for expression.
40. In the present environs and surroundings, or for the next four to five years, should be the better place, the better vicinity for activity. For, there are many who are dependent upon much of the thought of the entity for activities of their loved ones.
41. Remember - keep the faith as ye manifested in the rebuilding; and not merely the rebuilding of the temple, but the temple of the body - that is the temple of the living God. While the material manifestations are necessary, there are those purposes and desires needed to be builded strongly in the minds, hearts and experiences of others.
42. And keep self from condemning any. For, he that would be forgiven must forgive. He that would not be condemned must condemn no one.
43. Ready for questions.
44. (Q) I should continue, then, in my present vocation? (A) Continue in the present vocation.
45. (Q) Will a continuation of my partnership with ... prove desirable? (A) Should prove desirable; and, as indicated, many are dependent upon, and have builded their prospects upon this continuation - at least for the time being.
46. (Q) Will there be any important decisions for me to make during the next twelve months, so far as it relates to my business experience, and if so, when will they come? (A) These naturally arise in the general relationships from day to day. That there may be general changes in the social or economic conditions of the land is a part of the problem of all just at this time; but these should not require any UNUSUAL decisions to be made, as we find.
47. (Q) What can I do to extend my personal services to my friends and associates in the city where I reside? (A) As indicated - remember that inasmuch as ye do it unto the least of thy brethren, thy associates, thy friends, thy acquaintances, ye do it unto thy Maker. For, all are equal in His sight; EACH soul a manifestation of that ye worship in thy Maker!
48. (Q) What can I do to further improve And better my standing in the eyes of God? (A) Improve thy standing and of what people say of thee
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regarding thy fellow men. THIS is the service to thy Maker.
49. (Q) What particular section of the country, climate and otherwise, will be best for my future development and success? (A) As indicated, in the present environs - for the present, see?
50. (Q) What social changes will come in the United States that may affect me or my family? (A) These are the natural changes that are eminent, or outstanding, in the present experience. These we do not find making great changes, or upheavals, in the immediate future.
51. (Q) Would the ownership of a farm of approximately 100 acres protect the future security of my family and self, and if so in what section of the country should I purchase this farm? (A) In the section where you reside! This should be the aim, the desire of every soul; to be at least to some extent SELF-sustaining; or owning and creating that as ye consume - from GOD'S storehouse and soil! Own such.
52. (Q) Should I accept the post commandership of the American Legion at next election? (A) By all means!
53. (Q) Advise how and what I can do to further aid in the work of Edgar Cayce and his Association? (A) This should come from the desire, and because of the belief in, or the good obtained from, such associations; rather than counseled by any.
54. We are through for the present. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file " " Hugh Lynn Cayce ynn Cayce