This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 3rd day of October, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [3257], new Associate Member of the Ass''n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. [2533] and Mrs. [2390].
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. (Notes read to and transcribed by Jeanette Fitch.) Mrs. [3257], Mr. [2533] and Mrs. [2390].
R E A D I N G
Born January 19, 1907, in Norfolk, Va. Time of Reading 11:20 to 12:05 A. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Va.
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 are given the records here of that entity now known as [3257].
3. In giving the interpretation of the records as we have them here, these we find quite varied in their aspects in giving ways of the expressions in the earth.
4. Here we would find a seal for the entity would be most unusual, and yet expressive of that to which the entity may attain, or that it may use in reminding the entity of that necessary in the experience.
5. There would be an oval - this a golden line; not a long oval but almost as a square or oblong with the corners cut; and then a cross line of blue dividing this figure into four parts.
6. In the upper left hand put the winged lion, facing to the right of the design. The lion would be in a pale pink, while on the right upper corner would be a flag; this as a pennant-like flag - this is blue, the pennant portion. The staff would be oaken, and not perpendicular but leaning toward the right. On the pennant would be the design as of the dragon; this facing the lion - and the dragon would be deep yellow in color.
7. In the left hand lower corner would be a fir tree; this quite green but not too dark. On the right side of the
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lower figure would be a bundle or a tie of wheat, and this as being ripened wheat with full grain, and in the color of same.
8. This would be upon a figure about fourteen inches square, the background white of course, and this as the center.
9. In the line under same put:
10. THE FRUITS OF SERVICE ARE EVER IN HIM. This should be not too large.
11. As we will see, the experiences in the earth may interpret the figures in the seal.
12. In interpreting the records here. These we choose with the desire that this may be a helpful experience for the entity, enabling the entity to better fulfill those purposes for which it chose to enter.
13. As may be indicated from the form or shape of the seal, the entity is an Atlantean. Hence, as in most, it will either be a leader or a failure; dependent upon the application of that which it has gained through the experiences in the earth - as it applies same in the activities before others.
14. In giving an interpretation of those influences that may be had from a composite of the astrological and material sojourns, we find these characteristics indicated:
15. One of a very strong, determined mind.
16. One that is not too oft forgiving in its temperament. Because of those influences there is brought both problems and opportunities.
17. Then there are those lessons to be gained from the problems as well as from the opportunities.
18. Astrologically we find Mercury, Mars, Venus, Jupiter and Neptune.
19. In Mercury we find the high mental abilities, with weaknesses in the Neptune forces. Hence we find that it's necessary for the entity to analyze self and to know its ideals. These are problems in self.
20. We find in Mars the overactivity at times, even to the extent of driving itself.
21. Venus brings beauty, harmony; these being sought in the experience of the entity.
22. In Jupiter we find the benevolent influences and those tendencies for being too free with itself, as indicated in Mars with Venus, to attain those influences in the experiences that appear in the activities of the entity. These may be applied in the mental in the spiritual, in the material things. The spiritual, as indicated, should be the basis for tendencies in reaching conclusions in the mental, that the material may be the more beautiful, the more
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harmonious, the more in keeping with those purposes of the entity.
23. As to the appearances and activities in the earth, these have been quite varied. While all may not be indicated here, we would give those that indicate tendencies for the entity's edification in the application of self to those conditions in the present experience.
24. Before this the entity was in the land of the present nativity when there were the settlings, among those peoples about that land where there were the early settlings; being among the children that came into that land.
25. Thus the outdoors, the outdoor life, the activities having to do with such have an influence in the experience. But doubts, fears and timidity also arise from that sojourn.
26. The entity, though, in those activities pertaining to the keeping of the records of law and order, brings into the present experience an orderly life, the needs for orderliness, neatness in its associations and activities, and a profound experience for law and order - the demands that others comply with same. Whether these be in the moral, or in the letter or in the spirit, depends upon the activities of the individual respecting same.
27. Then in the name Iola Callahan, the entity gained. For many of those activities that brought greater expansion of abilities of the group were a portion of the entity's experience through that sojourn.
28. The entity then raised a large family, and some of the records of the early experiences of the entity's offspring may be found among the records in the land of this sojourn.
29. Before that the entity was in the English land, when there were those turmoils between the lower portion and the northern portion of the early activities.
30. The entity then was an active influence in the household of one of the leaders in those particular activities. Thus the lion as indicated in the seal, representing royalty, and the needs for others to harken when the entity speaks. These, with those influences found in the timidity of the entity bring confusion in the present experience and activities of the entity.
31. But also in the present from that sojourn we find the ability in judgments, the tendencies at times to pass judgments in its own mind. These are well if they are patterned in an ideal and tempered with the experiences of the entity as indicated in the pennant flag, with the dragon upon same; which requires the conquering of self in its choices for judgments of others.
32. Temper with same, the spirit - as ye would be judged,
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judge ye; as ye would be forgiven, forgive.
33. These are well, and yet they may be excessive either in overactivity or underactivity in the application of same.
34. Before that the entity was in the Holy Land during those periods just following the ministry of the Christ.
35. The entity was among those peoples who on the day of Pentecost became so enthused with the experiences through which each one passed that heard the speaker of the day in their own tongue or in their own language.
36. The entity - as indicated in the design or figure in the lower left portion of the seal - the entity became as a green fir tree, offering to all not only comfort but direction, an increasing in the evaluation of experiences of others in their relationships with individual activities, as well as the concerted efforts in the various churches or various groups.
37. For we find the entity was an aid in carrying the messages to the various groups that became organized in their efforts. Thus in the associations in the church of Laodicea the entity brought a helpful influence. For the entity became as the lady elect or the select lady in the ministering to the needs of the saints as well as the young, the afflicted, the indigent.
38. Thus we find in the present experience the entity can be touched by the weaknesses or infirmities of the aged, or the young, or the unfortunate. For these bring some remembrances to the entity.
39. Then the name was Cleo. The entity gained throughout the experience.
40. In the present apply much of those influences that were the experience through that activity, and we will find a greater strength being builded in the experience through this particular sojourn.
41. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, when there were those activities following the death of the High Priest, with the changing order in the land.
42. The entity was among the keepers of the records, or what today would be called the genealogist. Thus we will find that such activities have some appeal to the entity, yet at other times the entity disregards same because of the experiences through that particular sojourn.
43. This makes the entity capable, though, as a datastician, as a record keeper, as one making those records that may be applied in the experience of the entity in the present as a means for an outlet.
44. Thus the entity would be a good secretary, a good keeper of records for every group, for any particular activity that
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required the keeping of data for future records or activities of such an undertaking.
45. The name then was At-Ill-Ert.
46. Before that the entity was in Atlantis, in those periods when there was the breaking up of the varied lands, when so much dissension arose among the children of the Law of One and the sons of Belial - as to the purposes of the various groups in keeping those experiences for those peoples used in laborious activities as a means for the building.
47. The entity then labored among those less fortunate, seeking to give the opportunity to the various groups to become better acquainted with the laws and the spiritual laws.
48. Thus the food for body, the food for that representing the broken body in the shock of wheat as increasing in the activities of the entity, may bring some thirty or some sixty fold, dependent upon the applying of self pertaining to the usages of those activities and opportunities in the relationships with others.
49. The name then was Ouen. The entity was a princess in that period, or of the Law of One.
50. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, that to which it may attain and how:
51. As indicated, first analyze self. Know thy ideal, - spiritual, mental, material. Then so apply self in those directions as never to condemn another, never to be in that position of holding a grudge, or holding any of those things that make people afraid. For as ye have ever been in that position of aid to those not understanding, then do not become as one giving too much of judgments without the passing judgment on self.
52. In those fields of record keeping, as a statistician or datastician - in records of happenings or activities, and especially genealogies, the entity may find an outlet for the greater service.
53. Let the law of the Lord be ever before thee, keeping the faith - as ye grew in those experiences as Cleo that made for such a branching out of the service to many.
54. Ready for questions.
55. (Q) What has caused the present marital difficulty between my husband, [...] and me? (A) Differences of opinions as to questions. And these may be best solved in that as indicated. Judge not that ye be not judged.
56. (Q) Can this matter be straightened out, or should I institute divorce proceedings? (A) This depends upon what the entity chooses as the ideal.
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As we find, it has already been met, however.
57. (Q) Should my brother go to see [...] and, if so, what approach should he make? (A) We would not go to see him.
58. (Q) What attitude should I hold? (A) As just given, if that is the way - live thine own life and keep in those directions indicated.
59. (Q) Give suggestions for effective prayer and meditation. (A) FATHER, GOD! AS THOU HAST GIVEN THY LOVE IN THE EARTH, AS MANIFESTED IN THE CHRIST - AS THOU HAST BEEN GRACIOUS TO THY HANDMAID, GUIDE ME IN THE WAY I SHOULD GO DAY BY DAY. LET MY MIND AND MY BODY BE AS A SERVICE FOR THEE, THAT THY NAME AND THY SON, EVEN JESUS, MAY BE GLORIFIED IN THE EARTH.
60. We are through for the present. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file e