This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 2nd day of November, 1940, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [2390], new Associate Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mrs. [2175].
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [2390], [2175], [845] and Miss [1709].
R E A D I N G
Born August 24, 1910, in Marietta, Georgia. Time of Reading 3:30 to 4:30 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. EC: (In going back over years from the present - " - '36 - changes - '33 - '16 - unusual - " etc., on back to birth date.)
3. Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [2390]. An unusual record!
4. In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them here, this will make a vast change in the manner of thinking by this entity. But these interpretations are chosen with the desire and purpose that this be a helpful experience for the entity, enabling the entity to fill that purpose for which it entered this experience; minimizing the faults, and magnifying the virtues - for these are many.
5. Many sudden changes have come into the experience of the entity through its sojourns in the earth, and these have been unusual in number - seeking - seeking, ever!
6. Hence we find these conditions as latent and manifested:
7. The entity outwardly is one serene and calm; yet oft deep within the entity is of a very highly emotional nature or tendency. And these expressions may oft take sudden changes, as of some influence other than self.
8. Yet when the sojourns of the entity have been indicated, and the manners of these through the very changes in material manifestations, much will be understood - if there will be the analysis of that which has produced and does produce material manifestations as related to the emotional
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natures that give expression within the self when alone.
9. For, as the entity finds, there are periods when it must of itself be alone. So few people there are who can be the gainer by being alone with self! Not that the entity is of a selfish nature, but there are the needs for the attuning and the keeping of self to those influences that may aid in keeping its composure, its sereneness, its placidness; yet oft deep within arises that desire to give expression of emotion in so many varied ways.
10. As to those aspects related to urges latent - most every phase of manifested phenomena has its bearing upon the entity; most of these in an unusual way or manner, or not in a set form. For, the sereneness of the entity prevents it from becoming so zealous of some particular phase of an influence not considered quite in the way of keeping itself orthodox - by the very ability to close itself to such influences.
11. Yet alone, and of itself, the entity finds much to be gained, or to be left alone, from that others may bubble over or become quite enthusiastic about.
12. As to the pattern or the seal of life - this in itself is unusual; for if the entity were to give way to or seek expression or manifestation in that direction, this might become an outlet for some of the emotions.
13. The seal would be the pyramid, but inverted; with the tip above touching that as of a mist - or that as of the spirit entering the self, or the baser portion of the pyramid.
14. Within that mist, or the light portion of same, would be the face of the Christ - that is so unusual!
15. For, oft has the entity through its experiences found itself in that position of turning again to the oneness of force or manifestations; or, as may be indicated, so oft in the entity's material appearances the period of sojourn has been short in the earth.
16. The entity is one that has never changed sex; thus it is every whit a woman - dependent, and yet free from the needs of the companionship as many. These emotions the entity in others oft never comprehends; nor do others comprehend the emotions or manners or ways of the entity.
17. Also in the foreground of the seal [See 2390-1, Par. R3] there is seen the blades of grass, turfs; not a full sod, but that as ever springing to life, that seeking. Each turf would have five blades, except the one in the center would have seven. Those in either edge would be in blossom, or in bloom; one white, one pink - near red.
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18. Hence those experiences when the entity was ALMOST, to human experience, TOO perfect - and then one experience in which it was anything else but perfect, seeking the satisfying, gratifying of material emotions.
19. Hence mentally, and alone, the entity comprehends much that has disturbed or does trouble individuals.
20. The entity then is ever a good companion for either sex, for ANY age, for ANY period of experience; whether those in the first hopes of manhood or childhood, or girlhood - in the teens or just upon the edge of maturity with the hopes of a home, a family, with the obligation of being a channel for the expression of souls, or those who have been denied the privilege of being a channel, or those who have lost that nearest and dearest to them - whether father, mother, sister, brother, or even their own flesh.
21. Hence it is well for those who cultivate the entity's companionship; not that the very presence of the entity doesn't at times prick others, or cause them to be inclined to close rather than to speak their little piece. These are well, provided the entity uses its abilities, its virtues in this direction, to draw out others. Not as a meddler, not as one becoming a tattler, but as a helpful force or experience.
22. What an unusual life seal!
23. Numbers, too, become at times an influence; as three and its multiples being the phases of the entity in its various moods, or in its various manners of seeking. For, the entity finds - within itself - there IS the physical, with all its emotions; the mental with its abilities to grasp and to build and to CHANGE the aspects of the physical if they be purely of the bodily forces or those conditions or thoughts or individual experiences; as well as the spiritual from which emanates the essence of all power, might and strength! Rely upon that more.
24. Not that the entity has gotten away from the spiritual, yet with the very emotions at times it seems to the entity - because of some associations, some of its problems - that to be excessive even in spiritual matters is not understood, or life itself at times becomes futile.
25. For, the entity has oft experienced and has oft said, "What's the use?"
26. We find here that stones, too, have an influence; lots of bangles at times become confusing and at others almost necessary. Hence those things that are stable - as plain gold, or plain silver, or platinum, with the finishings - are those influences that are strongest about the entity for helpful forces.
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27. Astrologically we find Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn as the ruling forces.
28. In Mercury we find the high mental abilities; figures, facts. Hence oft the companionship of the entity has been sought because of its practicability, and yet periods of joviality and appreciation of the little niceties of associations and companionships. These mean much to the entity. And the greater hurt that has come in the mental experience is the knowledge that someone has misconstrued, misunderstood the desires of the entity to be that companionship, or that companion, for the helpful, hopeful experiences of all concerned.
29. Rather than the joy or beauty of material things, we find in Venus the mental and the social and the deeper beauties. For, the entity appreciates the beauty of the curve of the wave, as well as the clouds, or in a flower; or in any attempt of someone to depict the beauty of body, of mind, of nature, of strength, of weakness, of the pliability of body or mind. All of these are a part of the entity's experience materially; and these become at times parts of those emotions that become oft confusing. But analyze why, and we will find that reliance upon that force which is the promise, the birthright of each soul, that is all strength, all beauty, all joy, all longsuffering, all brotherly love, - as in Him.
30. For He, even in the hour of betrayal could speak of love. Even then He gave, "A new commandment give I unto you, that ye love one another."
31. From Jupiter we find the entity associating with others. Hence - as few - the entity may have a career and a home also. Not that the entity lets the left hand know what the right hand doeth, but when the influences are analyzed in the mental abilities of the entity, the evaluations are made in their proper relationships one to another.
32. In Saturn we find the violent changes that have come at times in the material as well as in the astrological or cosmic forces.
33. For, the entity has rubbed out oft and begun all over again! And He loveth those who have repented. This is not said of those who are hard-headed.
34. Do not allow thy temperament to lead thee into not being willing to admit thy faults and to forgive, even as you would be forgiven!
35. That tendency from "What's the use?" has at times tended to make that influence in this experience of being HARD, that is not thy nature, not thy making. Be STRONG, but in Him - who came to His own and His own received Him
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not.
36. Hence hold fast to Him, HIS ways, His manners of approach to all phases of human endeavor. For remember, He was human as well as divine.
37. So art thou divine, to the extent that thou keepest His ways. And thy prayer should ever be: "THY WILL, O LORD, NOT MINE, BE DONE IN AND THROUGH ME."
38. As to the appearances in the earth - these, as indicated, have been quite varied; oft entering for only a short period, to become the hope of someone. Thus how oft have those with the earthly father-mother love sought thee, - yea, in sorrow - and yet thou hast been the strong tie to bind them to that hope!
39. Before this the entity, as Leila Cayce, entered the earthly experience for a period that brought hope - then sorrow - to the many; and yet builded, through that sojourn, into the hearts of those who were associated with the entity a tie to the unseen as found in the promises in Him.
40. In the experience the entity sought expression not of self, yet not finding altogether that environ sought, returned to the Mercurian influence for the deeper meditation.
41. Is it any wonder, then, that the entity seeks at times to be alone, and most oft hums to itself as at no other time during such periods?
42. Before that the entity was in the land of the present nativity during the early portion of those activities in that settlement under Oglethorpe.
43. The entity brought turmoils to some, for the entity sought expression in the material manner as would bring pomp and favor into the own experience. Hence it journeyed or returned to the English land, and forced the activity even of its environs, or its parents, under circumstances that made for questions.
44. Yet the entity gained in the latter portion of that experience, under the trials in England - as Marge Oglethorpe.
45. Before that the entity was in the Promised Land, in that activity of the church in Laodicea when Lucius was bishop of the church.
46. The entity was then the sister of Lucius, and active in those influences; yet disputing with Paul, siding - because of Barnabas - with those activities of the brother in relationships to his companions in the experience.
47. Thus the determination to become the more practical in those things of the world, yet holding to those principles that were once heard by the elders of the church; when the
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entity upon the day of Pentecost saw and heard that which was as the wonderment of that period - each hearing the speech in his own language, his own tongue!
48. Is it any wonder then that all phases of phenomena (as called in the present) are of interest to the entity? Yet none are mysterious to the entity; for it catches a glimpse of the meaning of same - as from that experience.
49. The name then was Nimmuo.
50. Before that the entity was in the Persian and Arabian land, when there were those turmoils produced by the coming into the land of the Grecian maidens.
51. The entity then was among those of the leader's household, and used the powers of its activities for the defense of those principles and tenets, especially as related to the healing in those periods of activity.
52. Thus as the entity may speak to any - no matter what their phase of experience, as indicated through that activity - it may aid, if others will but listen.
53. The entity gained during that experience, for the entity aided in turning the tide of those influences to that of good, through its conversation with many of those sent to undermine the activity there.
54. The name then was Marben.
55. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, during those periods when the Priest's activity caused the regenerations to be brought about in the experience.
56. The entity then became the companion of the Priest in those activities; aiding or helping in the dividing of the services of those in the Temple Beautiful and the Temple of Sacrifice.
57. The entity eventually became the Priestess, putting away much of that which had brought the power to the experience of the entity; for it forsook its best service in part of that experience.
58. Then the name was Tar-Ello.
59. Before that the entity was in the Atlantean land, when there were those periods of activity in which there was the changing of individuals from the double sex, or the ability of the progeneration of activities from self.
60. The entity was a priestess in that experience just before there were the activities of the sons of Belial that brought about the period of the second destruction to the land.
61. The entity aided the people, even its common people; for its abilities for help in the consideration of others brought worshipfulness to the entity because of its activity.
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62. The name then was in that line known as Asamee.
63. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, that to which it may attain, and how:
64. Who may tell the rose how to be beautiful? or the violet how to hide sway or to give off its joy to those who may come in contact with its aroma?
65. Then, keep that faith as ye found in those activities which brought to thee the knowledge of that dwelling within; as ye did through the experience in Atlantis, in Laodicea, and in the latter portion of thy sojourn in the English land.
66. For, the LAW is demanding; but it is perfect to those who love the Lord's ways.
67. Let thy going in, thy coming out, be unquestioned in thine own conscience.
68. Study to show thyself approved unto men, as well as God, but in GOD'S ways - NOT man's ways!
69. Let those activities in the material way aid all those with whom ye come in contact; knowing the Lord is not a respecter of persons.
70. Ready for questions.
71. (Q) Should I make a change in my work? (A) Not in the present. Eventually, if ye so desire, ye may be the teller in a bank!
72. (Q) Would it be advisable for me to get into government work, or with an organization that would lead into government work, if such an opportunity presents itself? (A) Better in an organization or corporation that deals more directly with the individuals. For, thy help, thy aid, comes to individuals where ye are able to come in contact with them AS personalities, and not as an agent.
73. (Q) What have been my past relationships with my husband, [2533]? (A) In the experience when there were the activities in the English land, these relationships began much in the manner as they did in the present - as only good fellows; yet terminated badly for both. Do not allow same to be the experience in the present.
74. (Q) To what colors do I vibrate best? (A) Mingled colors; not plaids, but mingled with plenty of color; shades of brown, purple and mauve - all of these in somber shades, yet relieved with color.
75. We are through for the present. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file Ass'n file