This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 31st day of March, 1944, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [4041], 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. (Notes read to and transcribed by Jeanette Fitch.)
R E A D I N G
Born May 18, 1892, in Fairmont, West Virginia. Time of Reading 11:00 to 11:30 A. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Maryland.
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 [4041].
3. In giving an interpretation of the records here, these we choose from same, though there is much to consider, with the desire and purpose that this information may be a helpful experience for the entity; enabling the entity to better fulfill those purpose for which it entered this present sojourn.
4. We find these latent urges from the composite of the astrological influences, or the interims and environs in which the entity, as an entity, gained such, as well as the individual earthly experiences and the environs of same:
5. The entity is one given to great hospitality. One who will go out of her way to do a kindness to others.
6. When the entity speaks in a group or among groups, others will stop to listen.
7. One who innately is inclined to be a little more than sociable, but finds itself limited as to what constitutes sociability, as we shall see from the material associations that bring these characteristics. So there are conflicting conditions in the social life or in the broader social life of the entity.
8. One given to a great deal of wit, and a great deal of wisdom in the wit, who tells a story or a tale - or that
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which would be as a story with a moral, or a parable - even better than most men would; for the entity would never tell too much of a pointed or smutty story.
9. In considering urges astrologically, we find one rather unusual, fair and good of figure, one attractive to the opposite sex.
10. One who could have become a wonderful reporter or columnist, if the entity had applied itself many years ago. Even in the present the entity would be an excellent secretary for any group other than just a chatterbox group; rather a group organized for definite purposes, as work in the Red Cross or in any organized charitable group.
11. Astrologically, we find Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Mars, Saturn as portions of the innate consciousness. The high mental ability and the abilities as a correspondent or a writer, or as a secretary, are the urges combined from Mercury and Mars.
12. One ever active and keeping things rather in order. Seldom would you find the bedroom of this entity upset but rather in order.
13. From Jupiter we find the universal approach, the interest in things pertaining to group activities; as charitable activities or as the Red Cross or things pertaining to helpful influences for those confused or disturbed or in need.
14. We find in Saturn the unusual changes that have been a part of the experience of the entity.
15. From the sojourns in the earth we will see, where and when the entity may draw from the patterns that have been made by the entity, those lessons which if applied in its own present experience may enable the entity to use its abilities for the bringing or the creating of more harmonious activities in the earth - in its home, in its environ, in its every day life.
16. Know these as facts: That which is manifested physically or mentally has its concept or urge arising from the spiritual aspects of the entity, or the spirit, the purpose, the sources, the urges entertained by the entity. If such purposes and ideals or urges are of and through creative forces, then the mental (as the builder) may become constructive or creative. Then the physical or final manifestation will be good. That the changes may come doesn't necessarily indicate that the spiritual urge is in error but that the manner or way of application in the mental may be in the wrong direction.
17. Then as changes come, greater may be the harmony in the material life.
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18. As to the activities in the earth:
19. Before this the entity was in the land of the present nativity during the early settlings, being a housewife - yes, a teacher, a minister to the welfare; not of the whole community, not as one with pompous renown in itself but active in such things that make for real help in making homes and communities, real states; an individual with a purpose, with an ideal, and applying it in every opportunity - without the idea of self-exaltation but that the glory of God in the Son, the Christ, might be manifested in the earth.
20. In the name Grace Cunningham the entity gained, and the desire for social activities arose from that period. However, because many of such sewing or knitting circles became places for gab feasts only (and woe to those of whom some of the associates would speak!), the entity in the present has doubts, fears, as to the ideals or purposes for which such groups might meet from week to week.
21. Well has been the conclusions, yet it causes the entity in the present experience to feel at times left out.
22. Choose rather those groups that are of the more universal nature; not necessarily organized charity entirely - but such as the Red Cross, activities in some specific direction; and the entity will find - not that which has to push itself in, but - when the entity speaks, others will listen and soon the entity may occupy, in such social activities, that place where it may use such as a greater service. This do.
23. Before that the entity was in the Roman land in those periods when there was the acceptance in many quarters of the teachings of the Nazarene, when even there was the returning of the Roman officials in various positions or places, or when there were the visitations of those groups to such.
24. The entity became impressed with these, through hearing of same, and when coming in contact with Titus - who eventually became an emissary or teacher - the entity aided in such work. Thus we find that particular phase or portion of the book of Acts is the more interesting to the entity.
25. Then in the name Lidio, the entity joined with those groups. This called for the necessity of the entity keeping secrets during portions of the experience, for there were secret meetings - until there was sufficient strength among groups, yet the entity in the latter portion suffered persecutions.
26. Hence the fears in the present and yet, as indicated, a sincerity in the entity that would be almost beyond
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description, other than what is given by the entity as the word is the word to the entity.
27. Before that the entity was in the Yucatan land when there were those activities that brought the various groups from Atlantis when the various upheavals of a physical as well as of a mental nature took place.
28. Then in the name Yama, the entity was a leader, a teacher, an instructor. Thus a form of ritual becomes a part of the life, with those activities of orderliness ever about the entity, the neatness about the person; the abhorrence innately felt and those who are slovenly in their dress or the like. These reactions are sometimes good, sometimes bad.
29. As to the abilities of the entity, these are many - but in those channels of making contributions to a united effort, or in activities of a universal nature for helpful influences in the lives of individuals, in the form of work indicated, outside the home and within the home, these truths or tenets may be applied - and in these directions the entity may find the outlet for the greater abilities.
30. Then, as indicated, first analyze self, self's purposes, self's ideals. Choose the ideals first of the spiritual nature, of the mental nature; not merely as theories in the mind but make them more concrete. Write them down daily, or have certain periods given for the ritual latent within self. Study these. Cross them out, add to them or change the verbage, change the wording as the entity grows.
31. For having chosen, first study to show thyself unto God, a workman not ashamed, rightly dividing the words of truth and keeping self unspotted from the world, condemning none, adding to, contributing to the betterment and to the welfare of many. Not as in judgments of self or of others but that the way, the truth, the life and the light as may be had in the life of Christ - may be made manifest.
32. Ready for questions.
33. (Q) Am I using my abilities and accomplishments to the purpose of this entity? (A) Who is to judge but self. Judge not if ye be not judged. Do you measure up to thine own ideals? Do you cast judgments upon others? Answer within self. Who made ME a judge of thee?
34. (Q) Why do I have this urge to succeed in the business I am now engaged in, other than trying to be a good wife and mother? (A) Just as indicated. This is the natural intent, the natural urge arising from the accomplishments in the experience of the entity through the sojourns in the earth - and it is where these paths may be made straight, as to
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bring more harmony.
35. (Q) Is my desire a wise one to expand this business? (A) As indicated, judgment would not be passed from here. Measure up to the ideals that may be chosen when you have analyzed your purposes - spiritual, mental, material.
36. We are through with this reading. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file " under case number for indexing