This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 3rd day of December, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [3474], new Associate Member of the Ass''n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by her mother, Mrs. [3005].
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. (Notes read to and transcribed by Jeanette Fitch.) Harmon Bro.
R E A D I N G
Born June 19, 1921, in Chicago, Illinois. Time of Reading 3:45 to 4:15 P. 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: (" - '40 unfoldments for the entity - '36 - " etc. on back to birth date.)
3. Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [3474].
4. In interpreting the records here, many unusual things appear as being significant in the urges that are latent and manifested with this entity. For the entity is susceptible to influences from without as well as from within.
5. These we choose from the records with the desire and hope that this information may be a helpful influence for the entity; enabling the entity to better fulfillthose purposes for which it entered this present sojourn.
6. In many manners those things that have to do with greater urges become a part of the experience by forces environmental. For as we find, the seal of this entity would be so different from many. This brings the hope, then, that the analyzing of such may be a reminder to the entity. While one must think highly of self do not be over-democratic; neither too self-sufficient. There is the medium ground on which all may meet. For God is not a respecter of persons as individuals sometimes are.
7. The seal of life for the entity would be very much the pattern by which such may be tempered or judged:
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8. Make a circle at least fourteen inches in diameter (the circumference being in keeping with same). In the center put the edge of a wall, and behind the wall a yard or garden. In the garden depict by their dress, children of all status of development. The wall would be covered in part with roses; as the corner of same, and this should be a rock wall. The roses should be pink, many in bud; two, three, nearly full bloom.
9. In these, as we will see, is the indication that there is none higher than those that become helpful to little children, yet there is none that may become smaller or more "little", than those that reject such help or influence because of the conditions over which the child has had no material control but whose heart and soul may be indeed in complete accord with the purposes of the Creative Forces.
10. Then, in giving the analysis of the urges, we would find astrologically quite a variation.
11. Those things pertaining to home, Venus with Jupiter; those things that indicate the abilities of the entity in activities where there is ever a helping hand held out to others; as to be a source of encouragement - not a door mat, but one to encourage. Yes, for the entity in itself will ever be an inspiration to someone - in its abilities to love, to be affectionate, kind, patient - yet without that reminding of the varied conditions which may have even the censure of the Father. For, as has been given, no man, no individual finds self in any position in the material world save by the grace of the Father-God. These are the words of the Master, not from here. But these apply here in the experience of the entity as it analyzes the urges latent and manifested.
12. Mercury and Mars also make for activities, and the entity will find itself ever busy - even if it is being a busybody at times. This we would forget. Keep busy, yes, but never a meddler; a counselor, yes, but never meddle into the affairs, into those circumstances that even would bring a question to the entity. For these are parts of the entity's experience in and through this particular sojourn - in the urges that arise from others that we will find have been a part of the experience of the entity through the varied sojourns. But the activities from others bring about confidences from other individuals. Those circumstances in which the young would seek counsel from the entity - if the entity would apply itself to be more of the counselor to the young. And these should be parts of the entity's experience through this particular sojourn.
13. While all of the appearances may not be given, these are
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given to indicate that pattern, those trends, those conditions to be met, those conditions to be warned of, those conditions that should be kept in mind as a help in the analyzing of self and the choices that may be made. For you pay homage to anyone whom you may hold in reverence, be it the Christ-Child or the devil himself. Ye would pay homage to him whom ye would serve.
14. But, in the spirit of truth, know that He that would be the greatest among you will be the servant of all. This was not idly spoken but has a meaning in the experiences of all who would apply themselves in undertaking the modeling of the affairs in this present experience of the entity's sojourn.
15. Before this the entity was in the land of the present nativity, during those periods of reconstruction following the destruction of the old fort preserved by those groups with whom we may come in contact from time to time through their own seeking, not from another's. These as we find would be well to keep in mind, and keep the principles inviolate as applied towards same.
16. The name then was Sarah Tidings - changed to that from Tiddinjues. Such changes were suggested for the entity during the activities in that land when there was the accepting of those positions of activity in what is now the gateway to the west, at the great river. For there the entity was active in service through the latter portion of that sojourn.
17. Before that the entity was in the English land during those preparations for the Crusade.
18. The entity was among those that were overzealous or overactive in committing others as well as its close associates, to those activities that would bring about separations for definite families. Yet this caused the entity to grow in understanding, just as it may in the present. Wherever there is the name of the Lord called upon, there may the entity meet with those as one of their number - in purpose, in aim, in desire.
19. Throughout that experience we find that the entity was active in making for better relationships with groups, as the instructress for the young; making for those periods of development that in the present bring love, honor, patience in the applied sense in the relationships of the entity with others.
20. Before that the entity was in the "city in the hills and the plains".
21. The entity was among the natives that would shame even the Grecians because of their sincerity in purpose and in
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their daily obligations, and daily prayers. The entity gained again and again through the application of the tenets and truths that were set by the teacher or healer in those activities. For the entity entered into services of every sort and nature that contributed to the welfare of others.
22. First the entity's name was Dolasquen. Later, with the activities, it was changed to Esbelles.
23. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, when the activities of the entity brought about much of that experienced in the present through intuition, or the ability of the mind to control matter, in its dealings with others in their biological development.
24. The entity gained through the activity, aiding in the temple service. When there were the various positions set in the Temple of Sacrifice, the entity was among the few that went through the whole course - or that occupied what today would be termed the seat of learning in the various twelve houses through which it was learned that the sun passed, that might apply to the individual in the material world.
25. Hence occult interests, satisfying developments are almost at a standstill for constructive forces in self to apply many of those tenets that have been and are the rule of those that govern, those that may be forced, or those that by coercion may be brought to the knowledge of the true meaning of Creative Forces in activity.
26. The entity through those activities aided in establishing homes, which became to the entity as a unit of filial love, in which marital relationships might be born through those periods when so changed.
27. But let that light ever keep thee that has brought about even those changes in the activities of the body through those experiences in the earth.
28. As to the abilities of the entity that to which it may attain:
29. Apply self in home building. And plan on lots of children. These should be a part of the experience. Let the preparation be made for same - in art, in song, in rhythm of body, in spiritual understanding. For all of these should be parts of the home building for the home builder. THAT be! Do not attempt a life of activity outside the home - it would become burdensome and a failure.
30. Ready for questions.
31. (Q) Until home is established what is the best line for me to follow to develop my natural abilities and serve humanity? (A) This will be those as just indicated. Music, art, dancing, painting, all of those things that will be home
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building. If there is the desire to follow some particular thing, let it be home economics.
32. (Q) Since my income is needed to supplement the family budget, how can I achieve more success financially? (A) It is not financial success that is to be achieved. Achieve success in home building, and you'll have plenty of the financial part of it when you marry.
33. (Q) How can I overcome the social fear which causes me to shun leadership? (A) This is well for the entity, and this ye overcame in the experience before this. Keep it as it is. Don't be a social climber. Don't depend upon social activities. Be a home builder, and the builder of a home.
34. (Q) Is there a spiritual or mental attitude which will aid in overcoming my handicap of nearsightedness? (A) Turn within, and this will ever bring the true relationship of those activities about the entity.
35. (Q) Any other advice? (A) Do not attempt to make a life outside of home.
36. We are through for the present. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file