This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 14th day of July, 1944, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [5349], through husband, Mr. [2940], Associate Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by [849] and the book, THERE IS A RIVER.
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Jeanette Fitch, Stenographers.
R E A D I N G
Born May 7, 1916, in Newark, New Jersey. Time of Reading Set bet. 10:30 to 11:30 A.M. Eastern War Time. ..., New York.
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, some out of the ordinary circumstances surrounding the birth. We have the records here of that entity now known as or called [5349].
3. In giving the interpretations of the records there is much to commend; there is some concerning which we would warn; some which some would condemn. In interpreting these, remember that no influence, either from past experience or from astrological sojourns exceeds the will of the entity.
4. These, then, would be given rather as warnings and suggestions which if applied will influence the activities in such measures and manners as to bring a much more contented, and a much more harmonious, experience for the entity:
5. Astrologically, we find Jupiter, Mercury, Uranus and Saturn as parts of the entity's consciousness. Then we find these as reflections from these:
6. The entity is very benevolent and open-minded, so much so that the warning would be to learn to be more conservative in self, as well as in the material things. The entity is so open-minded it may easily be taken advantage of at times - haven't you experienced it?
7. In Uranus we find the extremes, as in Saturn the changes; not merely in environ but in the way of thought or in the
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manner of giving expression to self.
8. Here, too, the warning would be, be mindful that ye keep the faith which is prompted by the answer of the spirit of truth within. Thus to the entity that question, then, more often, as to what is truth, and what effect the true meaning of the material, the mental and spiritual aspects has upon the everyday life of the entity. Thus, as is seen, the confusion which comes at times to the entity.
9. Abilities in making harmonious experiences are innate, for the extremes oft find reflection in the mental attitudes as to what is truth. Thus the analyzing and the studying of self, and not merely tenets but of habits and of habit-forming experiences in the body. These the entity finds hard to change at times and yet, as has been indicated, is so general at times in its broadness of vision as to miss the real point. For it would appear broad when deep within self it is rather straight-laced; that is, for others, and not so much for self. That is the trouble, or the greater problem to be met in self. Never ask others to do, or demand of others to do, that you do not do yourself. These are the problems of the entity.
10. In abilities we find homemaking, and yet there is ever the search for a career. For the entity likes to be well spoken of. Then speak well of everyone else and everyone will look and find that in you to speak well of. Then, you have to live it, and it is the spirit of truth, peace, harmony, patience, gentleness, kindness. For like begets like, spiritually, mentally, materially. It is the unchangeable law.
11. As to the appearances in the earth, these have been quite varied, as might be indicated from the latent and manifested urges in the experience:
12. Before this we find the entity was in the land of the present nativity, in the eastern portion of Pennsylvania, during the Revolutionary periods. The entity saw hardships because of the activities and yet learned judgments and how to control men, and the entity is capable in the present of making those, whom the entity would draw, kowtow whenever the entity desires. But don't be selfish. Remember how broadminded ye are for yourself. Be so for others also. Think not more highly of yourself than ye ought, but ye ought to think more highly of yourself than others sometimes appear to do.
13. In the experience the entity gained by the use of its abilities as a helpful force in the lives and experiences of many, suffering physically as well as mentally.
14. Thus a good nurse would the entity be to those it
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chooses and when it chooses, though showing indifference when there's not an appeal to some emotions of the entity.
15. The name then was Ellen Ballentine.
16. Before that we find the entity was in the North African land near what is now known as Alexandria. The entity was in excellent groups of students of nature, students of lore as of old, becoming acquainted with individuals who represented the empire that was bringing that portion of the land under submission.
17. The entity then, as Asylaen, brought those who were in authority to a more perfect understanding of her own peoples. And thus in the present the entity is very much of a diplomat to obtain that which it desires. Be sure the desires are in keeping ever with Creative Forces and for bettered conditions spiritually, mentally and materially.
18. Before that we find the entity was in the Egyptian land when there were the preparations of individuals for activities in other lands. The entity passed through the testing periods in those activities in the Temple Beautiful. The entity was prepared for a companion to one of those acting in the capacity of emissaries and teachers and leaders.
19. And thus home building, needs of home economics, the needs of not expending too much of self; not becoming lazy or dilatory, but of body, of mind and of material self also reserve, preserve and you will be happier for same.
20. In the experience the entity gained and lost, and gained. In the application of this in the present, as indicated, let it become the saving grace by the applying of self.
21. As to the abilities, we find that in home building and the directing of those who may work toward giving help to others may the entity complement such individuals, in its abilities to visualize or to give expression to activities.
22. Then, let that which would ever be the helping force be prompted from the spiritual force within.
23. Ready for questions.
24. (Q) What is the greatest obstacle I must strive to overcome? (A) Read what has been given.
25. (Q) Is the conception of a child, or children, necessary to my happiness? (A) Not necessary but read what has been given as to the better activities. Would ye be so selfish as to prevent a soul giving expression, because of thy desire not to be bound by conventionality?
26. (Q) Is it indicated that I will ever be handicapped by a serious illness?
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(A) Depends much upon self. For as ye sow, so ye reap.
27. (Q) What have been my relationships in past lives with my husband, [2940]? (A) Particularly in the Egyptian and as to how the entity may be a complement to the companion in his creative work. [Teaching, writing, lecturing].
28. (Q) Any other advice? (A) Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman not ashamed, rightly dividing the words of truth and keeping self unspotted from the world.
29. We are through. Two copies to Self (one for Husband) Copy to Ass'n file " for indexing