This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 14th day August, 1929, in accordance with request made by self, through his wife - Mrs. [1381].
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [2467] and wife, Mrs. [1381], Mr. [356], and Mr. L. B. Cayce.
R E A D I N G
Born October 30, 1891, Brooklyn, N.Y. Time of Reading 10:35 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., N.Y. (Life Reading Suggestion)
1. EC: Yes, we have the entity and those relations with the universe and universal forces, as are latent and exhibited in the present entity, [2467]. With the influences under which this entity enters, there is a great deal that will be expected and should be accomplished by this entity.
2. Under the astrological influence, we find the entity under those influences in Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and in Uranus. These, we find, do not wholly conform with the earth's experience, yet in their influences many will be the opportunities as will be given the entity for development, physically, mentally, and soul's - or OWN development, spiritually. This entity need never fear, through this experience, lost opportunity - but do not become negligent, thinking, feeling that yet will come another, for with building upon that IN HAND, GREATER will be the opportunities, as the experience is lived or applied in the present experience; for with those influences in Mercury, giving the mental ability, the surroundings of strong-mindedness, aided with those of Venus and Jupiter's influence, these should bring strength of character, strength of mind, and the position and surroundings that, applied, will bring those conditions of affluence and effectiveness of endeavor, will that in HAND be used and applied in the proper manner, or in keeping with the IMPULSES of the entity. While, with the square of Jupiter, Venus and Uranus - as was experienced in the latter months of '25, these, as then, will bring changes in the affairs - socially, physically, and financially - yet there must be applied will's forces, as will keep one in attunement with self's own development, and development meaning in this sense, not necessarily first position or moneys, but rather the strength of character that builds that which brings the
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consciousness in self of that oneness of purpose that maketh ALL things in accord with the well rounded, useful life, that makes for many calling, and feeling, and knowing it has been not only an honor but a blessing to THEM to have known, to have met, to have been under the influence of the MAN, as a man, as well as the mental and spiritual man. This, to the entity, finds contradiction in some of the experiences of the entity - yet, will these be applied with that that came into the experience through that period of September the 20th to January the 22nd of '25, '26, and note taken of the actions of self, that as just given may be made to be worth while, will it be but applied in the present experience.
3. In the influences innate and applied in the present, we find:
4. One that finds the associations of others such that self may be EASILY led, or may easily influence others - ESPECIALLY so through certain periods of the life. Again we find those influences wherein the entity has seen, feels, knows, that nobleness of purpose, love of fellowship of man to man, brings the better results than those of the will broken, or a driving force that demands a condition without respect to other individual's feelings, actions; knowing that the little things make up the man, whether in daily routine of social experience or in the larger affairs of the business world, or in the greater experience of development of one's own soul - for that which is continually held before self as the example, or as the ideal, THAT will be gradually builded in self, and with the affluence and influence as is exercised by the individual in this direction may the same be builded in the lives and in the experiences of others whom the entity contacts, [2467] we are speaking of - and in the application of self towards those elements that have to do with individual experience may the entity gain for self that as is a DEVELOPING factor for the soul, for the mind, for the earthly experience.
5. Beauty in all forms appeals to the entity. Let this be a GUIDING factor for good; not WIELDED as a weapon for woe. Let those of the associations know that, that AS IS builded, so does the inner man experience the blessings of result - for the laws of cause and effect are as positive in the building of the character of the soul, as of making two and two mean four, or of H2O being water; for the law is perfect, and converts the soul. KNOW the law, for the law is love. Be guided by those influences, then, that will give, will INFLUENCE, towards keeping an IDEAL ever POSITIVE in the experience of self, whether in business, in state, in
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church, or in home.
6. In the experiences through the earth's plane, few there have been for this entity - yet changing in their relationships with those whom the entity would contact in the present.
7. In the one before this we find during that period when Alfred the Great was in the land known as England. The entity then among those who first served as the court under the rulings made by that monarch or ruler; as the judge, lord advocate, and were those of the first wigs as were made to separate from others. Dress today to entity means much, and in the abilities of self may the entity give in material things much as pertains to same - whether as to fashion or style. Then, in that of the COMMERCIAL life, let it be to setting styles - and don't be weak-kneed about being ready to give them! In the name Chatham. In the present these are felt as innate ABILITIES, even in law - and the entity often misjudges self and others by being afraid, as it were, to express self to that felt as regarding moral or penal law. Knowing same innately. Again the entity would have made a judge, or - hardly a judge, for there would have been too much of the worry and too much of that of knowing the other side, for this - yet a lawyer, yes - well.
8. In the one before this we find in that land now known as Greece. The entity then among those that led the invasion against those that would usurp authority and power while the ruler was away. In the name Xenxoe. In this the entity gained and lost. Gained through the service as WOULD be rendered by the position, by the power as taken on self. Losing in the misapplication of aggrandizing self with power when others were put beneath the notice of the entity's efforts. In the present there is seen the fear as has crept in, for in the punishment meted much fear was created in the soul of the entity. Fear not! He that is on the Lord's side, who can be against him?
9. In the one before this we find in the land now known as Egypt, and during the period when the reconstruction from the divisions as arose in the turmoil of state and church. The entity in the household of the king, and an aide to the king. Losing in, when there were changes made, the entity rebelled against those conditions as were brought about at that period, and was banished for a time. In the return, changes came for the entity, and a new light, a new vision, dawned - through those lessons as were given in every phase of man's experience, through relationships to man in life and the relationships of man to the Creative Energy. The entity in the old age in that period, becoming a teacher and
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a seer. In the name Elie. In the present there is seen that innate feeling of reverence for those that know the way to men's minds and souls, more than to orthodox teachings of a set sect or cism.
10. In the one before this we find in that period when man's indwelling became more of the fact. The entity then in the land known as Atlantis, and a power during that period - being honored among those that were called sons of the Most High. In the name Elem. Losing in, when destructive forces came, the entity hoped to save self rather than assist in others. AGAIN we see fear has entered in when power has come to any. In self, then, find the first conquering of self, self's desires - setting self in that way and manner as will lead to the understanding of that relationship that power gives - rather in that with power comes ability to serve, rather than power to subserve others. Ready for questions.
11. (Q) Do you advise continuing in the present business? (A) Would!
12. (Q) Is it possible for me to secure a patent on the thought I have in mind? (A) Why couldn't it? This may be made into the correct manner in which these lines may be carried out. Not a basic. Only through other additions would a BASIC patent be possible.
13. (Q) Is my thought for marketing it the best? (A) The marketing would be the proposition, for it becomes a SALES proposition - but the IDEA, when it has conceived, will bring the correct manner.
14. That is all the questions.
15. We are through for the present. Copy to Self " " Ass'n office " " Datastician