This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Va. Beach, Va., this 29th day of January, 1944, in accordance with request made by the self - [3657], new 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.) Harmon Bro.
R E A D I N G
Born November 8, 1885, 9:10 P. M. Eastern Standard Time, (on the ... Homestead) in Wilcox County, Alabama. Time of Reading 4:15 to 4:40 P. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Alabama.
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, [3657].
3. Here we have an unusual individuality - and he's certainly missed his calling!
4. While there are those tendencies, inclinations, abilities in any scientific or mechanical activities, the greater abilities of the entity might, in this experience have been expended in a constructive manner, as heretofore, as an author. For this was one Bulwer-Lytton! [Edward George Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873)]
5. In giving the interpretations, then these we choose from the records with the desire and purpose that this information may be a helpful experience for the entity; enabling the entity to better still apply itself in such a manner as to yet contribute much to that even of literature. Though few would give the entity credit. For such abilities, we find that even yet - once begun - the entity might produce greater work than he did as Lytton, and that would have to go some!
6. As to urges latent and manifested, we find that Mercury, Mars, Venus and Jupiter are the ruling influences from the sojourns in that consciousness indicated in such terms; not as a physical entity but as a consciousness, an awareness in
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that dimension represented in Mercury, Mars, Venus and Jupiter.
7. Thus we find an entity with a great imagination, and naturally a good writer.
8. The entity likes to be alone - hence is good company for himself. The entity is very emotional yet lacking in affection, and very prone to be constantly active, able to work with mechanics, able to be active with art, the appreciation of art, the appreciation of those characters that may be set in a form around which a story might be built - whether as a psychological fact or a historical fiction. The entity could create either, in its own mental abilities.
9. An individual entity, from the combination of these, in which there are the psychic and the occult forces. The experiences of the spirit of a rainfall, a sunset, a river, a tree, a herd, a flock, a school of fish - from these the entity may gain, as in the aura from same, much that to others would be imagination, but to the entity may be used as emblems of those things that may be constructive in creating, even in a mechanical manner, that which would control, would affect, would direct such things.
10. And the entity, with the very words or the blessings in planting even a nut, may insure the next generation a nut bearing tree! The entity with its very abilities of the magnetic forces within self, may circle one with its hands and it'll bear no more fruit, though it may be bearing nuts in the present.
11. These are indications, then, of how the entity may use the energies or vibrations, even of the body, constructively or destructively. Do not use these for self in either direction. For as just indicated, if you plant one, be sure it is for the next generation and not for this one. It is others ye must think of, as should every soul. "Others, Lord, others - that I may know thee the better."
12. As to the activities in the earth: The experience before this is too well known to be commented upon, except to use the good, discard the bad. While ye have latent within self much of that desired to be overcome - though ye have overcome, not because of age but because of sensibleness - overcome the desire to be the good fellow well met. This has brought to the experience of the entity abilities in creative and constructive lines, yea as a worker with stones, and as to judgments in working with metals - but precious metals and precious stones, not semi-precious ones. These the entity may use, the knowledge of same, as the basis now for its story - first, as serials
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in not too well known magazines, and they'll become better known if you'll write a story for them! Then a book, yes - for every man, the story of his own life would make a book, if he would be true and not try to make it something else. Write what he is and not what he would like to be or imagines he is! For every individual entity knows himself better than any other. Be sincere with yourself and other outside influences, even disincarnate entities with and through whom ye may obtain much, will be sincere with you. Sincerity will drive away those that might hinder, but do not use them, do not abuse them. Know that these come to thee for aid, not to aid you. Aid them! Thus are we admonished to pray for the dead. Pray for the dead, for they only sleep - as the Lord indicated. And if we are able to attune to such, there we may help. Though we may not call back to life as the Son, we can point the way. For there's only one way. And point to that, that is safe in Him, who is the way, the truth and the light.
13. Before that the entity was in close association with Alexander the Great in his activities.
14. The entity then was one who encountered most of those who served under that leader. For the entity set the way for the various groups and was especially active in directing the channels when the besieged cities had their waterways changed, where special barracks or barricades were built for a defense against those even of walled cities.
15. The entity then was capable of those things pertaining to mechanics of any character, and is in the present attracted to such things. If the entity were to take the time to apply self, the entity - being interested in what makes the wheels go round - may come nearer than anyone else to make, what would be termed perpetual motion, though don't try it - you've commenced too late. But the use of elements as of Mercury with electrical forces, and of weights, is the correct principle, as the entity has visioned many a time. But you need sufficient earth to make it a negative force.
16. The name then was Arlebon.
17. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land when there were those activities in the replenishing or reestablishing of the activities of the Priest with the return from banishment.
18. The entity was among those set in charge of the preparations of the precious metals; as a carver of gold, a carver of stones - as of rubies, diamonds, emeralds and those prepared for those in authority and in power.
19. As each stone indeed has the spirit - as the spirit of the pearl, the spirit of the diamond - it is the fire that
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may be in a little different vibration, burned - so in its oppression it may bring that which fires the imagination of those who are very selfish or it may bring peace to the wearer. The diamond is selfish in its very nature, while you will find that the pearl is a natural consequence of irritation - and it will bring either peace or irritation to the wearer as will the diamond, while all of the others have their varying vibrations as the blood-stone or the others, as the entity has indicated in the things set down during those periods of activity in Egypt as Ark-uen.
20. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, that to which it may attain and how: First, know Him, who is the way, the truth and the light. For thou hast seen His manifested power in much of natures manners of expression. For as indeed the psalmist proclaimed, "The heavens declare the glory of God and the firmament showeth His handiwork; day unto day uttereth speech, night unto night showeth knowledge." The line has gone out, and ye may go along with it and learn to control thine own self to the glory of God.
21. And in thy undertakings, do begin to write. This will add strength to thy ability.
22. Do be a little more patient; not too much alone, and yet this in the field, on the river bank, as meditations in the woods, may keep thee in balance. And as ye warned, there were other worlds to conquer. But the other worlds are walls within self. Conquer self first. For thy body is indeed the temple of the living God. And He has promised to meet thee.
23. Then, keep that temple holy.
24. Ready for questions.
25. (Q) What can I do to develop "Trumpet" or independent voice? (Q) Find self first, and then decide whether it is most advisable or not. Most who would speak with thee, ever seek help. Don't fail them - ye have the ability. If this is for demonstration, ye only have to close thyself - not merely in a darkened room but sit by a good, nice pine or hickory tree, and listen to the voice within.
26. (Q) What can I do to serve best in the pattern of Life of the future? (A) Do write, and this is not only the one right, but the other write.
27. (Q) How much longer is it indicated I will be with the business as at present? (A) Just as soon as you wish to change. You won't fail from your second story. What do you need with a business?
28. (Q) What can I do to relieve my wife of suffering? (A) This is within self! Aid in unifying purposes from and
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with others.
29. (Q) Is it indicated whether the old Homestead or any part thereof will ever belong to me? (A) Yes - there will be thine own share.
30. (Q) Is it indicated what I will be doing in January of 1947? (A) What are you doing at present? You can make it apply to the same. But we would give that you be writing with story of Bulwer-Lytton.
31. We are through with this reading. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file