This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 12th day of June, 1941, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [2513], new Associate Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., via Mr. [2505].
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.
R E A D I N G
Born May 12, 1871, in Vigo County, near Terre Haute, Indiana. Time of Reading 10:50 to 11:25 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Florida.
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, 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 [2513].
3. In giving the interpretations of the records as we find, the entity is a very unusual or an out of the ordinary individual; one very much interested in everyone as well as in everything.
4. Thus, as might be said, the entity becomes the "life" of any group or party with which the entity might be associated.
5. Hence a great deal may be required of this entity. For, consciously and unconsciously, it does and will influence a great many individuals. When considered as a composite of the life experience of the entity in the material sojourns as well as in the interims between such sojourns, we find that these urges are apparent - for they overlap one another:
6. One that is very much interested in all forms of psychic influence or force.
7. One who has contributed, and does contribute, a great deal to the influences of those who attempt to use their powers of the spirit or "what have you." All of these become of interest; and the entity finds something in all, yet is not quite satisfied.
8. One that is philanthropic in its tendencies; and while
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there may be a great deal of this world's goods, we find that these pass through the hands rather than remaining. Yet, if this good fellowship is kept, the entity will never want.
9. One whose greater love influence, as we find - and as will be indicated, will come in the latter portion of this present experience.
10. One who is interested in politics, whether local, national or international; yet lives its own life irrespective of what others think or do about it - though consistently wondering what others will say. These appear to be contradictory in some respects, yet the entity's activities are such as to produce this effect in others' minds rather than in the mind of self. Yet, there isn't quite the full answer.
11. These interpretations are chosen, then, with the desire and purpose that this may be a helpful influence in the experience of this entity; that it may fulfillthe purpose for which it entered this sojourn.
12. Thus we would counsel that the entity analyze and study same; not other than that which answers within self. For, know that within is the divine, and that alone which answers to the divine within may be creative, helpful or good in the experience of the entity. It is not that which ye know that counts, but that ye do ABOUT it in thy relationships to others! whether by the act of volition or the act of commission. For, that ye are speaks so loud, seldom is what ye say heard for long - unless the activities and words agree.
13. As to influences arising from sojourns through astrological aspects, we find that these are not as would be given by an astrologer but are rather from the activities of the entity in those environs. For these astrological sojourns have their influence, just as does every form of environ.
14. For, one who easily influences others is easily influenced by others. For, that ye sow ye reap. The measure ye mete is measured to thee again.
15. Then, we find influences in Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune.
16. Consequently, the entity is one of very strong will and mind; and, as indicated, has its own way the more often. This may be good or bad, dependent upon the choices - as to what is the ideal in each choice. Only that which is creative, or of a spiritual import, is lasting. That which is temporal or material, of course, passes away.
17. These urges, then, may be used as steppingstones or
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stumblingstones, dependent upon purposes, ideals and desires.
18. In Venus we find the love of the beautiful, the easy-talking individual, the ability of a good conversationalist - and to hold groups or individuals in such. Also from Venus we find many "affairs", as the entity is attracted to - and thus attracts - the opposite sex. And the real love life should be in the latter portion of this present experience.
19. We find in Jupiter the universal associations. Hence some writings or memoirs or the like should be in the latter portion of the experience a source of material gain, if these are provided - or put in such a manner that they may contribute to the thought of those who seek for the God within.
20. From Uranus we find the extremes, as well as the interest in the occult.
21. Hence from Uranus AND Neptune we find the delving into mysteries. All forms of psychic influence are of special interest to the entity. Yet oft the entity discredits its OWN experiences. Hold closer to the ideal, that it is not by might nor by power but by the spirit of truth that one accomplishes spiritually - not by entities, but by the spirit of truth - and there is one truth!
22. As to the appearances in the earth - we find that these have been many. Hence the high emotional nature of the entity. While note all are given here, and while many that have influenced and that may yet influence the entity in this experience may not be indicated at this time, these are chosen to be given here that this may be a helpful influence; thus enabling the entity to see itself and thereby fulfill its purpose, and to be that channel for a living example, that it may be a witness bearing individual for the spirit of truth.
23. For, the purpose of each soul is that it may make itself one with the Creative Force - and it is of creation itself, or of God. For God is not mocked, and whatsoever the individual sows it reaps. And in whatever phase of the experience it is sown, THERE it must be reaped.
24. Before this, then, the entity was in the land of the present nativity, in and about that place now known as Dearborn - or Chicago; during those periods just before the necessity for the evacuation of the fort owing to the turmoils and strifes.
25. The entity was among those closely associated with the natives of the land. Hence much of Indian lore, much of the outdoors, much of nature, much of those things that are as
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symbols are a part of the entity's experience.
26. While in those activities the entity had to flee with others, we find that many - many of those who suffered during that period owed much to the activities of the entity, as the conductor of the great dance hall in that particular period - when so many were under the influence not only of the entity but of those forces that dealt with the mysteries of Indian lore, as well as the activities for the physical conditions that to some were good, to some bad.
27. The entity gained, lost and gained. For, the activities and purposes were not for self but for the good of the land, the peoples, the conditions and the circumstances as a whole.
28. Hence the entity is a good judge of human nature, whether in man or woman.
29. The activities in the period were such that many might have questioned, dependent upon the standard - or the moral outlook of such judgment.
30. Then the entity was known as Mother Carroun.
31. Before that the entity way in the Roman land, yet the activities in the greater part were in the Promised Land, during those periods when there were those activities following the Crucifixion; when the Romans became those influences that protected the ideals of the teachings, or prevented their destruction by the Jews who rejected same.
32. Hence we find the abilities of the entity again indicated in the judgment of peoples, as to why individuals do this, that or the other, and as to whether they are "for" the common good or egotistical in their own desires and purposes.
33. For, the entity was the companion to one of the procurators in that experience, which brought about those activities that made for developments, advancements, and the interest in occult as well as mystical forces.
34. The entity then was a companion in the household of Pilate, knowing both the good and the bad, and was that companion who persuaded Pilate's wife to seek help in those periods just before the time of the Crucifixion.
35. Hence the entity knew not so much of the activities of the Master as of the disciples and Apostles.
36. Before that the entity was in the Persian land, during those periods when there were the activities in the "city in the hills and the plains."
37. Yet the entity was one of the wise men, or a soothsayer, as astrologer, an interpreter of dreams and of palms, and of readings in the sand. These were the activities of the entity to those in the court of the great ruler in Persia
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who was in authority when there was the establishing of the "city in the hills and plains."
38. The entity discounted those activities of the teacher Uhjltd. Later, coming under those influences through the healing in body, the entity became one of those who ministered in the "city in the hills and the plains."
39. In the experience the entity gained - in the name then Esmelreda.
40. Before that the entity was in the Atlantean land, yet of those peoples who came into the Egyptian land when there were the turmoils and trials.
41. The entity became a helpful influence in establishing the coordination of activities in the land, when the Priest was returned to authority and power.
42. Then the entity became one who aided in directing the preparations of those in the Temple of Sacrifice and the Temple Beautiful for specific activities chosen by the individuals.
43. The name then was Mu-Elden.
44. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, that to which it may attain, and how:
45. We find, as indicated, there are abilities in many directions; but as for the material activities we find that the writing of memoirs would be the more helpful - or of the experiences in all the various fields in which the entity has indulged, as well as delved, and has found that which is good. Record these. Only parallel the second-rate experiences, to warn others.
46. In the abilities as a mixer, as an interpreter, as an aide or an instructor to those who would direct, the entity may excel.
47. Find self, first. Know in WHOM and in WHAT ye believe. And know that the author of thy ideal is able in spirit, in every influence, to keep that committed.
48. Thus may ye find thyself and find peace, here, now.
49. Ready for questions.
50. (Q) When is the best time to put up my home for sale, to get the highest price? (A) Within the next six months - from now on - until six months.
51. (Q) It is indicated that oil in abundant quantities will be produced on my land in Romona Hills, California? (A) If drilled to the greater depths, yes.
52. (Q) Regarding the strong attraction between myself and a very dear friend much younger than I, is it indicated that marriage will result from this attraction? (A) This, of course, depends - and should depend - upon the
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choice of each. Would be well, however.
53. (Q) What course can I take to persuade my son to turn over the money to me, he has in his possession, which was left to me by his father who was my husband? (I gave it to him to invest, with the understanding that it would be given to me at any time that I wanted it, but on requesting it he refused to give it to me.) (A) As we find, if this is to be regained there will necessarily have to be pressure brought; though this may NOT be necessary. But do not allow even such to create hate or violence in any form in thy experience, for such would be detrimental in every way.
54. We are through for the present. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file file