This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 30th day of April, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - [2986], new Associate Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by the book THERE IS A RIVER.
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.
R E A D I N G
Born May 14, 1901, in Clintondale, Ulster County, New York. Time of Reading 10:50 to 11:20 A. M. Eastern War Time. New York, N.Y.
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: Yes - [apparently referring to the birth place] - it's just outside the town.
3. Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [2986].
4. Had this been applied some years ago, the life might have been materially changed.
5. In the present much may be done about same.
6. In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them here, much has been recorded by the entity from which to choose. But these we choose with the desire and purpose that this be a helpful experience for the entity, enabling it to better fulfillthe purposes for which it chose to enter this sojourn.
7. When both the astrological and the material appearances are considered, these urges are apparent - from the composite taken as relating to same. Not that these are to be applied other than in relationship to those appearances, or to those experiences and purposes and ideals - from the present. But, as indicated, had this been given some time ago, when first there were the considerations, many things might have been changed.
8. These we find apparent:
9. One that is a happy, whole-soul, well met individual; capable of making friends very easily, when choosing to do so.
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10. One that sees the comic or humorous side of most every situation, and through the abilities of such we find the companionship and associations of the entity are often sought. These abilities may be used for weal or woe.
11. The activities should include ANY phase of an association or organization that requires a good personnel man; whether this is an organization such as a circus, a school, or as a representative for a group or organization or individual. But in whatever activities the entity may engage, it should be as the personnel man.
12. From the astrological sojourns we find influences in Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars. But Mars, for this entity, is rather the urge than the affliction; rather the benevolent urge towards the many interests the entity finds in its associations with groups and with individuals.
13. And indeed may this entity be called friend by other individuals who have abilities but do who do not have the ability to push forward. Use, but do not abuse, these abilities. Abuse of same may work to the disadvantage of thy experience in the spiritual, in the mental and in the material things.
14. In Mercury we find the high mental abilities.
15. We find in Venus the appreciation, and the abilities to attract, to interest individuals and groups.
16. In Jupiter there are the abilities to apply these influences and activities in a worth while manner, as may have to do with political activities, or with entertainments of any character. As to what course these would take, then, must be the choice of the entity itself, depending upon what is chosen as its ideal.
17. From Jupiter as combined with the benevolent influences in Mars, the entity may find itself traveling a great deal, mostly on business rather than merely for pleasure. But these may oft be combined, if there are the choices of the entity in these directions.
18. Also those things pertaining to law, or disputes, may be a part of the entity's experience from these, if the choice is in that direction. But as a personnel man, in ANY activity.
19. And should the choice be in political directions, do become active as a judge in human relationships.
20. As to the appearances in the earth - these have been quite varied. While all may not be indicated here, these are given as the ones influencing the entity the more at the present time:
21. Before this the entity was in the land of the present nativity.
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22. The entity was short-lived in that experience, for the combative forces in the early settlers brought an early departure; yet the abilities gained through that sojourn, and the one just previous, give the great influence and ability of the entity to attract or control, or to rule individuals. Thus the entity is a good "front" man, as might be called.
23. In that early experience the entity, as a young man, made for unity among those of the various groups, and started that ideal of united effort on the part of various groups in the different settlements along the Mohawk Valley region; then in the name Henry Smoot.
24. While the life experience was then short, the entity gained; and those abilities for influencing or directing or controlling may be used to advantage in the present; but use, do not abuse.
25. There are many influences in which an entity may control others, but he must not take from others that he would not have taken from himself; and "As ye would that others should do to you, do ye even so to them." Keep this as the rule, as a direction in thy associations, ever.
26. Before that the entity was associated with royalty, in England, where the entity was a jester to Henry the 8th.
27. There the entity was active in all the various conditions that dealt with those about the throne, and those connected with the political activities in regard to the home and the welfare of the land.
28. Thus the entity's interest in welfare work, as related to a "front" man, and as an individual who may use the HUMOR as may arise from same to advantage in the settling of disputes or differences as may arise, even in its associations or friends.
29. The entity in that period was a helpful force throughout. And thus may the wit and the humor of the entity in the present be used to advantage.
30. Before that the entity was in the Grecian land, during those periods when excursions were made by the leaders into the eastern lands. These were not altogether successful in that particular period, for the entity was an associate of Xenophon, in the name then Xerel.
31. As a companion the entity gained and was a helpful force, for if the advice and counsel of the entity had been adhered to it might have changed the affairs of much in that experience; not only for those in authority but for the entity itself.
32. Hence in the application of self in the present, choose first thy ideals and purposes. Analyze self. Know what are
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thy desires toward life, what thou desirest to gain from same. And know that ye may not attain aught that ye do not give. For, all that ye may ever possess is that you have given to others - whether it be in things pertaining to spiritual desires, mental aptitudes, or material things. For, while these may not apply as in that carried to excess - and say that all that you have you give away; but unless in thy application of thy ideals it is with that purpose that every individual should attain to that he may use for the successful demonstrating of his relationships to Creative Forces, ye may not have that thyself. For, what thou art speaks so loud, seldom is there heard what you say.
33. The feelings, the vibrations set up to others are good, oft; for ye attain to that ye work for, and are willing to pay the price for.
34. Then, know thyself, spiritually; thy ideal, and know the author of it, mentally; that ye would attain to, and who is the author of same. Materially, see in others that ye would like to have within thyself; and ye will grow in grace, in knowledge, in understanding.
35. Before that the entity was in the Promised Land, when those peoples came into that land. The entity then was among those who dwelt in Jericho, that acted in the capacity of those who sought for the spies that entered.
36. Thus the entity was itself preserved from destruction at the fall of the walls of Jericho.
37. Thus the interest this has been in the experience of the entity, and its use of such as a byword at times, should recall experiences for the entity.
38. The entity then joined with those, seeking to make an agreement with the leader of those peoples, and eventually succeeded in same.
39. Thus the ability of the entity in bringing agreements among peoples, among groups, among the activities of whatever nature they may be - the entity can bring about agreements. Use this, do not abuse it - nor attempt to use for self's own advantage, but for the groups, for the individuals. And know that the Maker is not a respecter of persons, for each soul is as precious in His sight as another. For, each soul is as a corpuscle in the body of the Creator.
40. Study, then, to show thyself approved unto God, a workman not ashamed, rightly dividing the words of truth, and keeping self unspotted from the world; condemning not that ye be not condemned, and with what measure ye mete it is measured to thee again.
41. Let thy yeas be yea and thy nays be nay, but study to
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show thyself approved.
42. Ready for questions.
43. (Q) A move to the country is contemplated. (A) (Interrupting) By all means, move; for the closer associations with nature, nature's storehouse, and to the God of nature that is within and may manifest in self, will bring an awakening.
44. (Q) When would be the best time to make this move? (A) When is the best time to do good? When it presents itself!
45. We are through for the present. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file e