This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 27th day of August, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - [3183], through the mother, Mrs. [2946], 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. (Notes read to and transcribed by Jeanette Fitch.)
R E A D I N G
Born December 17, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois. Time of Reading 10:40 to 11:25 A. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Illinois.
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, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [3183].
3. In giving an interpretation of the records, we find there are many phases of the entity's experiences in the earth that might be chosen. But these we choose with the desire and purpose that this information may be a helpful experience in the life of this entity; enabling the entity to better fulfill those purposes for which it came at this time and in this experience.
4. For, as has been indicated throughout the history of mankind, there have been the periods requiring an individual to be raised up for special service. Many individuals might have filled those positions, yet apparently those individuals and no other. But God is not a respecter of persons as persons. For, "Who is my father, my mother, my brother, my sister? He that doeth the will of the Father the same is my mother, my brother, my sister." Thus the possibilities for each soul are to know the truth that shall set men free, not only from the burdens of the spiritual and the mental but also the material. For, "The Lord thy God is one." And the body, the mind and the soul are one, yet they each must in their own sphere and phase of activity meet the various problems that have been and are the part of an entity's experience throughout its sojourns in a material
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consciousness.
5. Here we find an individual entity capable, then; yet as we give the characteristics we would minimize faults, we would magnify virtues - but we may point out the faults to be overcome.
6. This individual entity, is oft too sure of himself, as we will see from the varied experiences. While there must be confidence in self do not let it be in the worldly wisdom of self. Let the entity gain first, "I am the Lord's, and as He uses me, I may make manifest His love, His might, His power. Of myself I may do nothing, but as His power and His spirit worketh through me ANYTHING may be accomplished."
7. And the abilities are here to accomplish whatever the entity would choose to set its mind to, so long as the entity trusts not in the might of self, but in His grace, His power, His might. Be mindful ever of that, in thy understanding in thy own wisdom, much may be accomplished; but be rather thou the channel through which He, God, the Father, may manifest His power - in whatever may be the chosen activity of the entity.
8. For, as will be found through the experiences in the earth, many, many, are the fields of service through which the entity may manifest.
9. Astrologically we will find a tendency in Mercury towards being a good reporter. While the entity doesn't care much for details, this - too - is a criterion for a good reporter, if he would maintain or get facts. Others may fill in, but be able to see what IS news, what is the story behind the story.
10. Be warned - don't cut off more than you can chew; for these are the tendencies of the entity, even in its own Mercurian wisdom.
11. In Venus we find one gifted in music and art, as will be seen to be a part of the experience. Hence the reeded instruments as the clarinet, would be the ones for the entity. Use as a means of interpreting thy moods, at times. These will accomplish more for the self in communing with nature in attuning self to the divinity as may be expressed in self, than in other ways. Yet the entity may use same in any sacred service.
12. As to the art - as will be found from the experiences of the entity as the Grecian, an outlet for expression may be had in moulding or chiseling such statues as depict not merely characters but thoughts interpreted in characteristic conditions; as of a nation, a people, a feeling. These will be channels for the entity's outlet of abilities. Writing, music, or the making or carving of figures. Any or all of
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these may be easily piddled with or as those things to be done occasionally. Writing, reading, teaching - all of these will be a part of the desires and hopes for the entity; yet the greater outlets will be through the abilities as the writer or reporter for the activities in which the entity may accomplish the more.
13. In Uranus we will find the extremes, also an interest in the occult or the mysteries of nature, the mysteries of life. These will be a part of this entity's experience. Use them, and the interest in same, especially in the reporting field, wherein the entity may become the more efficient.
14. Jupiter will ever be rather a secondary influence, unless there is first the finding of self. Then, do not allow competition with others be that to build resentments of any nature. Remember the source of supply, of physical strength, of mental energies of spiritual outlook and of the material things of life. For the silver and the gold are the Lord's. Act in such a manner that He may lend these to thee, and thy hands will be ever bountiful.
15. As to the appearances in the earth - while all are not given, these are quite varied in their periods and in their activities; yet that one which will be the more outstanding is the one where the entity was closer to the present mother. Thus there may ever be that dependence in that guiding light, through those experiences that may be a part of this particular sojourn.
16. Before this, then we find the entity was in the land of the present nativity; during those periods of the reconstruction following the Revolution. The entity was among those born of parents that came into the activities near the land of the present entrance.
17. The name then was Tony Ansel. The entity was a happy-go-lucky individual, meeting all the problems in the selfsame manner that is a part of the present experience; that is: "It will eventually work out right - why worry about it?" To many the entity was then a neer-do-well. Yet to the homes, to the groups with which the entity was associated through the political as well as social activities, the entity brought strength and might to others; that others felt were not possessed by the entity - yet none can give greater strength than they themselves individually possess.
18. From the personal characteristics from that experience we find the present tendency to tackle ANY job and feeling self equal to it; but overstepping self at times. Gain first those tenets, those principles, as to the sources of supply - and we will see how or why there is this
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inclination, from the experience before that - if judged only materially.
19. For, before that the entity was in the land when the Master walked in the earth during those periods when great throngs went to hear His teachings by the mountain side.
20. When there was the feeding of the four thousand, the entity supplied that from which the Master increased sufficient to feed the multitude.
21. This then materially brought vast visions to the entity. Through the experiences these were used well for a while, and then its over-zealousness brought sudden cutting away, following those experiences when James was beheaded. For these were friends of the entity through those experiences.
22. In the present walk ever closer with the Master. Let oft the deeds of thy hands be again multiplied by and through Him, and not of thyself. For, these are the manners in which ye may accomplish the most; letting that power - which ye SAW so well demonstrated - flow through thee; by faith, yes; by works, yes; by the good will that is a part of thy whole being - but ever the power the might in Him.
23. The entity in that experience was a teacher, a writer, for the few years of its sojourn. For, many of the notes that were a part of the entity's experience then, as Thaddeus, were a part of the records of Mark and Matthew; in Luke or John - though John, to be sure, was an acquaintance of the entity.
24. Before that the entity was in the Promised Land when there were those gatherings of the peoples from the Holy Land.
25. The entity was among those born in the wilderness that entered in with Joshua the leader.
26. The entity then was in the families of Aaron or the tribe of Levi; not a high priest but a lesser priest to whom there was given the mission of sounding the call to worship, and the entity led those groups about Jericho; being among the first to enter that fallen city. This has ever been a favorite story of the entity. Hence these activities - the trumpet has ever been a favorite instrument but the reed will bring to the entity a greater accord or attunement to the needs or the use of same in the meditating periods for the entity - in interpreting the temperaments or moods for the experiences of the entity.
27. The abilities of the entity are for a leader as to information, from that period. Now it may be put into order as a reporter, a writer of events; and especially sports or those of that nature as would have to do with such activities. These may be a part of the entity's experience.
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The name then was Jubeel.
28. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land during those periods of preparation of individuals for special service and activity.
29. The entity, having passed through the Temple of Sacrifice, was prepared in the Temple Beautiful as an emissary; as a reporter of the happenings in Egypt as well as in other lands to which the entity was sent in the varied periods of activity; reporting back the effect of the emissaries that were sent out.
30. The name then was At-He-Arn.
31. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, that to which it may attain and how:
32. As indicated most any field of service or activity is open before the entity; but especially a material service as a reporter.
33. The fields of activity in music and sculpture may be a part of the entity's experience; not so much as a vocation, rather as being used in the periods of relaxation from its work.
34. Keep first things first. Beware of those temptations of becoming egotistical. Beware of those periods when you may choose a great deal more than may be accomplished; but know that ALL things may be accomplished in Him. LIVE the life, not professing same as one in a loud tongue, for the Lord's way is the still small voice within - directing.
35. Ready for questions.
36. (Q) What are my short-comings of character and how overcome them? (A) As just indicated, and the manner of correction.
37. (Q) Would I make a good professional baseball player and when should I start? (A) Should start immediately if you expect to. You might attain to some of the minor leagues, but this is not a great forte with the entity. You may be able to report same a great deal better than to exercise same. But it would be well to train that you might report well.
38. (Q) Have I been related to any member of my family during a former incarnation? (A) These may be paralleled. As indicated close to the mother in the period of the Master, for then the entity was also son of the present mother.
39. We are through for the present. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file e