This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 28th day of February, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - [2845], 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 July 1, 1901, in Vinalhaven, Maine. Time of Reading 3:40 to 4:20 P. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Mass.
1. GC: You will give the relations 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: (In going back over years from the present - " - '42 - changes in the aspects and purposes - '39 - broadening in the vision and reading - '31 - unfoldings - '23 - new experiences - " etc., on back to birth date.)
3. Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [2845].
4. The life's seal of this entity is rather of interest, because of the appearance in the seal of the emblem indicating deity.
5. This would be the circle, then, with the signs indicating - top, bottom and side. This on gray, but white circle, with the leaf of gold - or the veins of the leaf of gold, and the leaf itself green, apple green.
6. Then upon the lefthand corner, upon which this would be drawn, put a star; this in a cloud, as in gold.
7. Upon the right put a star, this in fleecy cloud, and in white.
8. At the lower left corner put the star and the crescent; these white and blue - about both star and crescent; these in white and gold, the figures themselves.
9. Upon the right, in the lower portion, put the symbol of the sun; this also in gold, but streaked with red. The center symbol would be white.
10. In giving the interpretations of the records for this entity, these we would choose with the desire and purpose that this be a helpful experience for the entity; enabling
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it to better fulfillthose purposes for which it came into this sojourn.
11. As indicated in the life seal, the purposes, the ideals as indicated lie within self and not in the expressions about self, or even to self. While such may be as symbols, or as helpful influences, know that the body is the temple of the living God and there ye may meet that divine.
12. Whether these are to be fruitful in the activities and associations will depend upon the choices. And these can only be made by purposes within self.
13. When all the urges are taken together, that are latent and manifested, we find these as characteristics in the personality of the entity; as a composite of the urges during sojourns in the earth as well as in the interims between such material sojourns:
14. One that is mighty in its convincingness to others.
15. One pleasing in personality.
16. One very stern as to likes and dislikes.
17. One with the ability to be a speaker, a writer, a worker in those things having to do with the uplift of the masses of individuals.
18. One who will be a leader in whatever activity is chosen by the entity.
19. One that is to be warned respecting self and self-consciousness, and selflessness. This may be attained in these experiences. And know the consciousness of the oneness of the Christ-purpose. For, He is the life, the light; He is the resurrection, He IS the way and the truth.
20. Astrologically we find urges from Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Uranus. These indicate the high mental ability, the abilities for the masses, the beauty of the personality and individuality with extremes indicated in all; and the interests of the latent self in the occult or unusual. Hence keep the balance in same. For, know in what ye believe and Who is the author of same.
21. As to the appearances in the earth and the activities in same, while not all are indicated in this experience, we find these may be given - with the desire that these may help the entity in attaining those consciousnesses, those awarenesses of the influence that should ever be the choice of the entity:
22. Before this the entity was in the early experiences during the periods of witchcraft, in the early colonies; especially in those portions of Massachusetts where these became quite questionable experiences.
23. The entity was acquainted with many of those said to be "possessed," and undertook the study and interpretation of
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same; becoming aware of those influences in the lives of individuals.
24. Also the entity knew those things that prompted many of those who persecuted those thus believing. In the experience the entity remained steady, and yet was questioned by many; lost in its ability to control, which in the present makes for the ability to attract, to speak, to write, to persuade others.
25. The name then was Sandra Morganes.
26. Before that the entity was in the Holy Land, during the days when the Master walked in the earth; being among those groups about Bethsaida where the Master oft dwelt and taught.
27. The entity was among those who saw many of the experiences that brought the awareness of the unusualness and the divinity of the Master; being present at the feeding of the five thousand, also when there were those wonderments at His joining His disciples without means of transportation in the ship; also present when there were the relatings of the happenings to the men when the evil forces were driven from same - and the destruction of the hogs.
28. These made, then, those activities in which the entity gained. For, the entity was among those who might truly be called the holy women, yet not among those in the disturbance in Jerusalem - but was there on the day of pentecost.
29. Those experiences make the life of the Master, His teachings, very real to the entity. And at times the entity is incapable of giving full expression as to what each of these happenings means.
30. The name then was Matildah. In the present application, - study those principles involved especially in the phases of His ministry during that particular period, making practical application of same in the experiences and associations with others; as a teacher, as a leader of groups, as an admonisher to those who seek aid in the Way.
31. Before that the entity was in the Persian or Grecian land. for, the entity was among those Grecians who came into the Persian land during those periods when the Grecians were active there in the 'city in the hills and the plains.'
32. The entity then became a nurse, a helper; though one that had been questioned oft, before the healing there. In the experience the entity gained; and that ability to minister to others, the ability to impress others, is part of those experiences of the entity then - as Charlane.
33. Before that the entity was in the Carpathian land, or in those areas that later - much later - became known as the
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Carpathian mountain. But during that period it was the land from which the Priest and Araraarart [Arart [165][?]] went to the Egyptian land.
34. The entity was among those who remained in that land, but later became acquainted with those activities in Egypt - when there were emissaries sent out, after the return of the Priest from banishment.
35. The entity asked that there be those sent to her own land; thus becoming, as it were, the representative of those tenets or teachings of those groups in the Egyptian land.
36. The name then was Ar-El-Ael.
37. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, that to which it may attain, and how:
38. First - analyze self, self's purposes. And know thy ideals, spiritually, mentally, materially.
39. Then study to show thyself approved unto same. And, as thou hast seen, as thou hast taught - judge no man. For, with what judgments ye judge it is measured to thee again.
40. But study to show thyself approved, a workman not ashamed; stressing where stress is needed, giving guidance, kindness, gentleness, patience to those who falter.
41. Let thy love be without dissimulation. Abhor evil. Cleave to that which is good; showing thyself approved to Him who is the way, the truth, the light.
42. Ready for questions.
43. (Q) What course should I follow in order to do the greatest amount of good through the spiritual power I possess? (A) As indicated, in the study especially of those ministrations ye saw, as to what they imply in thine own experience today.
44. (Q) Why do I have such an urge to preach of Jesus' love? (A) For ye experienced same.
45. (Q) Please explain the reasons for the strange dreams in which I find myself either demonstrating to others a phase of mediumship, or listening to speakers whose knowledge of spiritual things seems far beyond this earth. (A) The explanation will come when analyzing those very experiences indicated, for these are the experiences in the Carpathian as well as in Bethsaida - most of all in Bethsaida, and in the mount.
46. (Q) How may I best help to fulfillwhat Jesus taught in regard to helping people understand that we must love all races, colors and creeds? (A) As indicated, in the admonition as we have outlined for the entity. Know that the authority is established, or know the Author
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of thy faith and of thy ideals. Then apply same.
47. (Q) Am I in my rightful place; if not, what change should I make? (A) As He has indicated, no man is in ANY place save by the grace of God. Brighten the corner, the place, the sphere where ye are. And when it is the time or period for change, it will be shown thee.
48. (Q) How may I meet my opportunities and recognize them as they come? (A) In the application of those things given; patience, persistence, perseverance, love, gentleness, kindness. These are not mere words but activities in which - in body, in mind, in purpose - one may demonstrate that love, that truth, that life, that hope.
49. We are through for the present. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file file