This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 29th day of May, 1944, in accordance with request made by self, Mr. [5247] new Associate Member of the Ass''n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by the book ''There Is A River''.
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Jeanette Fitch, Stenos.
R E A D I N G
Born Sept. 8, 1896, in Alcester, Union County, South Dakota. Time of Reading Set bet. 3:30 to 4:30 P. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Michigan. (Life Reading Suggestion)
1. EC: Yes, yes we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [5247].
2. In giving the interpretations of the records, we would give that which, as we find, would be of a helpful influence in the experience of the entity in the present. For the very fact that the entity is aware of its consciousness in the three-dimensional world should be proof that the Lord, thy Maker, thy God hath need of thee in this present experience.
3. Thus, as one analyzes the virtues, the abilities, these far outpass, far exceed the vices. For there are those virtues that need only to be stresses, that the entity may not only find a greater harmony, in the material experiences in the earth in the present, but may add to its mental and material associations, and thus be the greater complement to the periods of awareness in this particular experience.
4. As we find, when there are those analysis of the earthly sojourns, and the interims, these as a complement in the experience, mechanical appliance, yes, these are a part of the experience but those which maybe the better are judgments as a lawyer or preferably in the position as one set in authority as a keeper of records, as a secretary, as a clerk in a political position, as of the keeper or records of the courts, or the keeper of records of organizations, political influences, then, because of the lack of abuse of power, fairness of judgment and of that of not becoming too self righteous because of position.
5. These are both the virtues and the warnings. If they do bring self-righteousness, self-importance by the counsel of others ye are entertaining those vices with which Satan would use you.
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6. Astrologically we find Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus all become parts of the consciousness. Mars: quite a busy individual and one who oft has to settle disputations or disputes.
7. In Mercury judgment, as also in Mercury and Jupiter the ennobling, helpful, uplifting, counseling associations with organizations, groups, political activities and the like.
8. As to the abilities of the entity, first, choose that which is to be thy ideal, thy measuring rod by the judgment not of thyself. For, as ye judge, so will ye be judged. Put yourself in the other fellow's place and as ye would that men should do to you, do you even so to them, even though it may be at times to thy material undoing. But the law of the Lord is perfect and as ye measure unto others, it is meted to thee. For ye can only be forgiven according to that measure in which ye forgive those who would do thee good or do thee harm.
9. As to the appearances, while not all are given, these indicate the pattern and how and why certain influences are a part of the consciousness:
10. Before this, we find the entity was one from the Eastern land who journeyed towards the land of the present nativity. And as one to whom all went for counsel and advice. For the entity then was a store keeper, who stood in the position of not only supplying the physical needs but most of the mental needs of the community.
11. Thus, the entity is ever a leader, ever one to whom others look up to, come to for advice, and thus the entity will be able by a natural means to counsel with others.
12. Then in the name of Walter Welch.
13. Before that we find the entity was in the Norse land in those periods when there were many changes being made. The entity was among those who supplied to most of the people the means for locomotion; buggies and vehicles that would move or roll were parts of the activities. In the name then, Joel Olsen.
14. In the experience, the entity excelled in its abilities to give advice and counsel to those as they journeyed from one land to another. And thus, the entity finds those peoples of many varied groups, from many environs, seeking for counsel from the entity in the present. Remember, the Lord is not a respector of persons.
15. Then, in choosing thy ideal, know in whom ye have believed and that He is able to keep that ye may commit unto Him against any experience, and keep Him as thy ideal.
16. Before that we find the entity was in the Persian and Arabian land, in the "city in the hills and the plains" when
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there were various groups journeying from one land to another.
17. The entity was among those who were of the helpers to the first of the caravans that brought individuals to be healed. Then the entity interested in, and worked with,those activities in the land. Becoming then, eventually what today would be termed the mayor of the "city in the hills and the plains" in the name Ishamel. In the activities in the present the entity feels capable and yet ever afraid to take hold of an independent activity. This is very well from the nature, yet know that ye should be in the place as of authority as indicated, either in political or labor groups or organizations, and as their secretary, their spokesman and guiding hand, would the better things come to the entity.
18. As to the abilities of the entity, that to which it may attain, and how: these are limited only to the effort the entity makes, so long as it completes the golden rule as its measuring stick, "As ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them." Through the channels indicated may ye work the better.
19. Ready for questions.
20. (Q) Would a change be an improvement? (A) Not necessarily a change; just let it grow into that. Offer self more often in the political position, whether in groups or organizations or to county offices.
21. (Q) Is it because I have never really lived a truly righteous life, that I seem to be at a stand-still? (A) You are at the beginning of things. Hold fast to that which is good. Cleave to that ye know is right.
22. (Q) Would it be advisable for me to adopt one or two children at my age? (A) It would be very well.
23. (Q) I have an opportunity in radio work, would it be advisable to accept? (A) This is not so well as in the political field.
24. We are through with this reading. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file " for indexing