This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 1st day of July, 1941, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [2522], new 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. Miss [2522] and Patricia Bailey.
R E A D I N G
Born April 8, 1922, Elizabeth City, N.C. Time of Reading 3:40 to 4:25 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., 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 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 [2522].
3. In giving the interpretations of the records as we find written upon the skein of time and space, called in some quarters the Akashic records - these are chosen with the desire and purpose that this may be a helpful influence in the experience of this entity; enabling it to better fulfill the purpose for which it came into this experience.
4. These are given, then, that we may magnify the virtues and minimize the faults as may be indicated in the activities of the entity; not only that are apparent but as may be indicated from experiences through sojourns in the earth, as well as latent from the astrological aspects.
5. Know that there is no urge as may surpass the will of the entity. THIS the entity should know more surely than most people. For, what the entity knows, it knows it KNOWS; and others oft misjudge the entity, in that its abilities only need the accentuation and the stresses put in the correct relationship to that purpose chosen by the entity.
6. As a composite of the astrological and material sojourns, we find these urges apparent:
7. One very strong-minded, and usually knows what it desires; yet ofttimes becomes confused, and confuses others, by the apparent inability of going TOWARDS that which is desired.
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8. This may appear to be contradictory, and yet the entity - as will be seen from the astrological sojourns as well as others in the earth's sphere - is oft contradictory to itself. For, it is sometimes very hot or very cold, possibly on the same subject, or on the same purpose, BECAUSE of the strong convictions and the manner in which the entity reacts to same.
9. From the astrological aspects and the material sojourns it is indicated that the pattern or the seal for this entity would be rather unusual.
10. It would be that as upon a circle, but a winding roadway upon which the varied experiences of the entity might be indicated. As:
11. In the foreground, beginning at the left side in the lower portion and extending across and near two-thirds of the way across the circle, would be a forest clearing, - quiet, peace, from the clearing; with the shadows as reflected in water, with the clouds reflecting the dreams of the entity, as in the hopes and aspirations - not so much for worldly things, but home, peace, quiet, at-one with nature and love, with God.
12. From the circle there, extending across to the righthand portion - just above where it would turn would be the rolling sea with a cliff in the background as of steps, - the chalk cliffs as of Cornwall - and the rough treading of pathway over same.
13. Then to the left again and towards the center would be a wayside shrine, with the emblems of the holy family, and the bird and small animals as would gather in such a clearing where some worshiper had dropped crumbs and nuts for same.
14. All of these, you see, would be as upon a ribboned road, with the indications of longitude and latitude expressed upon the orb, yet these centers definite - as vignettes in same.
15. In the center of the circle, as it turns towards the left again, there would be the facade of a temple, with the dress of the orient, with the dancer in costume as of pearls about the body and the neck, with chains of coral about the ankle and the arms, the serpent headgear but with the sunburst of opal AND pearl held in either hand AS the figure dances.
16. As this comes to the top, again we find the headdress, only, as of the easterner; but THIS rather with the veil of the orient and with the background of the caravan.
17. Astrologically we find Venus, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune.
18. Hence we find the strength of character, purposefulness
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in mien; being rather severe at times.
19. And in the choosing of a life partner it is well that plenty of time be taken in doing so; for the entity will have at least the third "affair" before there is the conviction that the first or the second is the choice for this life experience.
20. In the activities, stay close to those things that bespeak of the spiritual expression in the mental as well as material things; those things that require a great deal of detail, where the entity forces itself to be in that attitude of LISTENING at the counsel of others and putting the trust not in self nor in others but in the spirit of truth - as should be the guiding influence in the life, in its choice of home building, or of state or empire building.
21. From Uranus as well as Neptune we will find that the associations and activities close to large bodies of water should ever be a part of the experience. For, the mysteries of creative influences as well as the answers to the indecisions may come most to fruition by the spirit of truth - that grows not in superstition, not in mystery, but in true beauty of love, patience, longsuffering and kindness - and for the entity, most of all, tolerance - to all - for their convictions.
22. For, in HIM - who is the truth and the light - is the opportunity for knowledge, for understanding, that comes only with the practice of those influences indicated in the dealings with the fellow man.
23. As to the urges latent and manifested which arise from sojourns in the earth - we find that while all may not be given, many will be seen as a portion of those stations along the upward path, which in reverse appear to be downward. Yet an entity only has to turn within to see, to know the way of truth and light; that the judgements may be in Him and not in material things.
24. For, those things that have a beginning have an end. Those things that are true, those things that are lovely, those things that bring harmony - they are not temporal. Cultivate them in thy life and in thy dealings with others.
25. Before this, then, the entity was in the land of the present nativity, during those periods of the very early settlings of the land.
26. The entity was among those who came into the land purposefully, according to convictions, that there might be the free will not only of building a home but of worship of the divine according to the dictates of the own conscience.
27. Then the entity was in the English land, in the name Arabella Crunch. While the entity experienced what some
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would call hardships of an early settler, yet all were benefited by not only the associations but the acquaintanceship with the activities of the entity - not only from its dealings with those in its own household but from its helpfulness in every form of activity to those about the entity.
28. So, it may be said that the entity gained throughout that experience.
29. And the abilities to meet circumstances as they arise will be the outgrowth, as the entity applies itself in this present experience.
30. Put away doubt of self, or doubt of self's conviction respecting individuals or circumstance or things in the experience from day to day.
31. Know that while what ye are depends upon what ye have been, if ye live TODAY in and with Him - the Giver of all good and perfect gifts - tomorrow there will be more beauty, more harmony in thy experience.
32. Before that the entity was in the French land, during those periods of the early Crusades - when there were those gathering for a purposefulness in the service and activity in the Holy Land.
33. The entity was then in the opposite sex from the present, and was active in organized leadership that led many of the peoples of its own land to the Mesopotamian land - where disappointments, yet lessons of truth were gained.
34. Then in the name Charveliehr, the entity gained, the entity lost. In the present the entity will find those needs for being sure within as to its ideals, in its spiritual, mental and material relationships - and to be SURE, and sure of the sureness in its choice; and then go ahead. Don't wait!
35. Before that the entity was in the Persian and Arabian and land, in the "city in the hills and the plains," when there were those establishings of the varied groups in healing, in commercial activities, in the education and the like.
36. The entity then was the younger of the companions to the leader in that experience, chosen from the natives of his own land that there might be carried on to those groups the heritage for that portion of the leader's people that had been broken away because of the entering in of the Grecians, with the activities following same.
37. Then the entity became the instructor to those that set up kingdom outside in one of the oases on the ways to Egypt.
38. In the experience the entity gained, the entity lost in
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turning away from those instructions of the father and the companions in that period of activity.
39. Thus there comes the timidity at periods, when the entity tends to condemn self for faults that do not materially exist - only in the own mind; and there are the abilities present to concentrate sufficient for the application of the knowledge that is present.
40. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, during those periods when there was the reconstruction after the banishment, and the beginning of the activities in which there were the establishings of the vocational guidance for the peoples of the land.
41. The entity then was the daughter of the Young King who had again come to power by the united efforts of the Priest and those who had reestablished the activities in the land.
42. Through the experience the entity became rather the instructor to those in what would be called the manner of communications, or the form of writing or interpreting the signs of the various groups - for which records were prepared - for teaching the various groups in their forms of vocational guidance in every manner.
43. The name then was Shu-An-El.
44. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, then, - that to which it may attain, and how:
45. First, find thyself. Know thy ideals. Know that there is plenty of time before thee for analyzing thy purposes as to home building, as to the affairs of groups, of nations, of peoples.
46. And keep the faith with self and others.
47. Condemn not self. Condemn not others.
48. Never wear colors of red, or any pertaining to same. Always wear gray, green, delicate shades - these will not only create a better reaction to thy temperament, but will give a greater assurance in self and from those ye meet day by day.
49. Keep the faith in thy Lord - not merely by word of mouth but rather by daily practice.
50. Ready for questions.
51. (Q) How and where have I been associated in any past experience with my mother, [...]? (A) In the experience before this ye were very close friends. Hence the companionship that exists, but why the more often you have to go to the mother for questions.
52. (Q) My father, [...]? (A) In the French experience there were close friendships, but these cause those disturbances as at times arise in the questioning of the authority of either thyself towards thy
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father in the present, or his authority towards thee.
53. (Q) Should I marry in this experience? (A) After you think you've been in love three times, yes!
54. (Q) Would [L...] be a congenial mate in this life for me? (A) Better ask [L...]!
55. (Q) What should my hobby be? (A) The gathering of data of the nature that is unusual, respecting the jewels of all characters; how that some have played such a part in the love affairs, in the life and death, and in the home and in the empire building of some lands. Few realize how much part some of these have played in this land, or in England, or in France, or in Persia, India, Hindustan, and the crown jewels in Russia. All of these, and the data of same, would be a lovely hobby - and bring those vibrations good for the body.
56. (Q) Any special jewelry that I should wear? (A) Anything that is jade or green; not opals, however. Though these appear in the seal, they are - as self - sometimes fickle.
57. We are through for the present. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file ss'n file