This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 105th Street & Ocean, Virginia Beach, Va., this 17th day of October, 1931, in accordance with request made by self - [340].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Sarah Elizabeth McPherson, Anne Penn, L. B. Cayce and [340]. Born January 7, 1888, in Christian County, Kentucky.

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1. EC: Yes, we have the entity here, and those relations with the universe and universal forces, as are latent and manifested in the personality of the present entity [340].
2. In entering in the present experience, astrologically, we find those influences in Aries, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Uranus, with those afflictions in Saturn.
3. In entering we find those influences irrespective of will, and also we find those influences as are manifested in the present through the APPLICATION of will as respecting astrological or sojourning influences. Then:
4. One that may be termed by many as being headstrong, and of self's own will; yet much of this has been tempered in the present experience, and reason - or that of the Mercurian influence - has manifested itself in the present experience. This makes for those also of the mental abilities, aptitude in various manners as pertaining to associations, as pertaining to CONDITIONS in which the entity finds self - in the social relations, in the marital relations, in filial relations. These also are tempered in that of the Aries - or the mind of its own - as respecting such.
5. In Venus we find also the love influence that, tempered WITH those in Mercury, brings the closer associations in the entity's experience of making friendships easily, and oftentimes LOSING them JUST as easily, through those influences as may oft appear as not able to say just WHY, yet these relations, these associations, have been neglected in ONE manner OR another.
6. In Venus AND Jupiter we find those of the broad experiences of the entity in the present experience, and the variations in the character of associations in all various walks or spheres of life in this earth's sphere, and these - as we find - will be increased rather than diminished in the coming years in the entity's experience, and changes - as we find - will come in the experience OF the entity in the next six to nine months, that make for material change in associations and surroundings. WELL that much that has been gained in the experience OF the entity, as related to the application of will respecting surroundings, be remembered and put to a real use in the changes as will come about for the entity.
7. In those influences in the changeableness of those influences in Uranus, makes for those periods when apparently NOTHING seems to break right, nothing seems to be exact in routine, nothing appears to be in order, though the natural tendency OF the body or entity is to be methodical in manner, methodical in activity, methodical in the ways of routine. These seem to be all awry. Again when there are SEEMINGLY those experiences when nothing seems right, suddenly as if sereneness had come over the surroundings for the period, as it were, in just so-so, and remain so for periods. These may be expected - that is, the off periods, when there is the closer conjunction with Aries in Saturn, with the MOON on the wane. So, these periods will not be for more than sixty to ninety days at a period, though they may come more OFTEN at SOME years that others.
8. In the appearances, and the effect these have upon the present experience of the entity - for, as is indicated, the ENTITY has had, does make for, developments in the PRESENT experience, and the influences that arise FROM sojourns IN the earth have more to do WITH those innate activities that that are felt from WITHIN that do the ASTROLOGICAL influence; for, as has oft been given, there is no INFLUENCES - astrological, nor those of hereditary or environment - that surpasses those of WILL, and ITS relation to the CREATIVE Forces in the earth's sojourn, or earth's experience and that which comes to pass is the outcome of that as has been BUILDED BY an entity in ITS relation to Creative Forces, or the saving grace - as it is termed in orthodox theology; for these but set within an entity's being that DESIRE, which creates determination, which begets activity, which brings to pass that as is desired RESPECTING Creative Forces WITH the elements of the soul as an entity. Well that all would get that!
9. In the appearances, then, we find:
10. In the one then before this, about that place known then as Dearborn. The entity then among those of the first of the settlers in this land, being then of the coalition of the English and French settlers IN the land, in the NAME Eliza, and the entity among those that DEFENDED the fort in the attacks as were made by those peoples under those of the Red Hawk, and those peoples who SUFFERED under the persecutions of those that had been overrun. The entity in the experience, while suffering hardships at this PARTICULAR period in the flesh, gained in the mental attitudes. Hence oft that as may be termed, the ability to QUIET self from within makes for the abilities IN the entity to do that as may NOT be done by force of the PHYSICAL making. This is WELL to use. It is awful to abuse! In the present from this experience we find many associations in the present, as well as of an inner urge for SOMETHING about the surroundings and the place, and in DREAM there has been visioned by the entity those of the block houses with settlements along what is NOW Chicago River.
11. In the one then before this we find in that land now known as the French land, during the early portion of the settlements by those peoples who came both from the East and those from the SOUTH and East, and during those periods that contentions BETWEEN those then called the Huns and those of Caesar's forces contended in the land. The entity among those of the natives in and about that place NOW known as Avon in Meuse, and on the Meuse rivers. Hence much of those things as pertain to heraldry, much of dress, much of those that pertain to loud MUSIC of cymbals or horns, are both IRRITATING and soothing at other times to the entity; for both of these were expressed in this experience. Much that had to do with headdress [before her marriage this time Mrs. [340] was a milliner], much that had to do with those of the body adornments, were the work OF the entity in this period, in the name Condie [see note under 1523-13, Reports in re Conde family] - and of THIS ENTITY'S associates came those of what was LATER the FOUNDATION of the NAME the entity bore in this present experience, or entering into this experience; for those associates in both branches of that experience were the founders in the ones OF the ones that EMIGRATED to the entity's PRESENT sojourn, and may have been, or might be called, the scions, or the heads of that called the Cayce name. In this experience the entity finds from that sojourn, that things as pertain to places, conditions, have a PECULIAR effect upon the FEELINGS of the entity, and also that with some period for concentration - under most ANY circumstance or environ is the entity able to make self content, though not satisfied - which is better for the development.
12. In the one then before this we find in that land known now as Persia, or Arabia, and during those periods when there were the gathering of those peoples about that leader as had established a post, a city BUILDED in the plains. The entity then among those of the princess of the East who came as a visitor to those peoples, remaining long, became then an emissary to what is NOW those of the East India lands. Then in the name Illeutiheuezlan. In this experience the entity lost AND gained. GAINED in that with the FINDING of an ideal, not ONLY did the entity give SELF in attempting to make this ideal applicable in the entity's EXPERIENCE, but desirous of - and did give - much of the teachings to her own people, even though she a princess in high position, in social, in financial, and much of those of the spices, of the good golds of the land, of those things as pertained to that of earth's golden storehouse, came under the entity's use, entity's for distribution, and the entity used same well. LOSING only in the latter period when there was apparently those of FAILURE on the part of those trusted by the entity to KEEP the faith, to KEEP that as was promised. Hence in the present, while the entity listens to those who promise - yet there is oft the doubt and the fear that those making much promises will not keep same, and for self loath to make promise - yet there is oft the doubt and the fear that those making much promises will not keep same, and for self loath to make promise unless very sure. This WELL, but may be made an extremist - and often misunderstood. Well to be sure of self, but well to learn that, "As ye would that men should do to you, do YE EVEN so to them," and not to lose faith in others because one has proven unworthy. Look most to thine OWN skirts, to thine OWN activities, and being true to self thou canst NOT be false to anyone! Keep the faith in that as gained in that experience, and bring forth fruits WORTHY of that as was gained in that experience. The love also of grapes, as figures - fruits, as raised in those of cloth patterns, are of particular interest to the entity from this experience; ESPECIALLY grapes, pears, pomegranates, and those that grow on vines.
13. In the one then before this we find in that land now known as Egyptian land, and during that period when there were turmoils and strife through those conditions as arose from the banishment of the priest. The entity then of the household of the priest, being a sister; yet rebelling AGAINST the priest when banished, or taking sides rather with the king, in that this offered to the entity the easiest way out for the moment; and in this experience the entity lost AND gained, and lost. Being in this position socially, politically, many were the favors that were shown TO the entity, in the name Arhira. In these favors shown, the entity took advantage of same in some manners; for when persecutions arose to the house, and the entity sided with those that made for the easier way with the rebellions that arose, then hardships came, and the entity sought to know more of those tenets that were brought by the priest. Learning of same, then brought AGAIN those of an unusual experience in that sojourn; LOSING again when the settling of affairs brought ease, the entity failed to pass ON to others that gained in the experience. In the present much may be gained from this experience; for - as for most individuals in this experience, and that of the Egyptian sojourn - compare almost in the cycle of experiences TO be, that would the entity gain that as of the Creative Forces in THEIR activity in the earth, these will make FOR the better activities in the entity's experience, bringing contentment, and an understanding of ALL of those forces that easily beset others; and the entity may BECOME, then, that of BEING more able, more capable, of acting in the PROPER relationships to others that have different IDEAS, as well as those that act in accordance with their own ideals.
14. IN the abilities of the entity in the present, and that to which it may attain, and how:
15. First know self and self's relationships to the Creative Forces in the universe, and applying those abilities day by day, in WHATSOEVER way OR manner as presents itself, will bring joy, peace and understanding; for in service to others is the highest service as may be RENDERED to the Maker; for He came that we MIGHT have life, and light, and HAVE it MORE abundantly! Keep that committed unto thee, for FAITHFUL IS he that keeps that in the way that leads to MORE light, more understanding.
16. Ready for questions.
17. (Q) What can this body do, or study, to have a better vision of life and make a better helpmate to her husband and to humanity?
    (A) Study the Book of Life as found in human experience, and study self first - as this: Make for self - as is the intent in every act - ROTE; as WHY this relationship, WHY THAT relationship! ANALYZE same, and you will see yourself as plain as one looking in a mirror.
18. (Q) Was there any association between this entity and her sister [243] in a former experience? If so, which period and what connection? [See 243-10 on 7/23/30.]
    (A) Close associations in two, distant associations in another. These will be seen by comparison. Once a helpmate, once an associate, once a looker-on from afar.
19. (Q) Is there a message for this body, or any member of the family, from Mother? [3776?]
    (A) (After long pause) Not at present.
20. (Q) Any other advice for the body at this time?
    (A) Study to show thyself approved unto God, rightly dividing the words of truth, avoiding the appearance of evil, keeping self unspotted from the world. We are through.

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BACKGROUND

1. She previously obtained Physical Rdgs.

REPORTS

1. 12/26/31 Her husband obtained a Life Rdg. 348-14.
2. Subsequently she and her husband obtained Ck. Physical Rdgs.
3. 5/03/34 "I have been working about three weeks. Being out of the business for nearly thirteen years has made a vast difference, both in myself and in the way of making hats, and it has been very hard for me - then, too, not being as well as I might be hasn't helped the situation very much."
4. See subsequent Ck. Physical readings for her chronic colitis, and especially 340-29 on 9/28/34, giving spiritual advice.
5. 3/17/43 "I have just finished THERE IS A RIVER. One who thinks so much of you couldn't read it without weeping, but at the same time it is so interesting, so well written, such beautiful thoughts - in all it's just you. In reality, though, you have done so many more wonderful things than the book portrays. The philosophy I can't quite grasp yet, but I shall read it in its entirety again and again, and maybe I can better understand... For such a beautiful life as yours to emerge from all the trials, the struggles, the disappointments - yet one who has been loved by all who really knew you...yet you have kept your feet on the ground - a man of God."
6. 4/27/58 She wrote that she was working in the office of a lady osteopath and getting treatments which were helping her.
   "I know I don't have to tell you what it meant to give up my precious sister [[243], who died last summer]. She was everything to me - a mother, sister, councillor, and a constant companion, and I tried so hard to keep her with us, but I guess the pull was too great on the other side. It is my one hope in life that I may so live that I have a happy reunion to look forward to.
   "There's nothing I would like better that a vacation at the Beach, but the prospects aren't very promising now. [Husband [348]] isn't at all well, and unless there's a change for the better I couldn't leave him."
7. 11/26/59 She contributed to the progress of the E.C.F. work in preparing the readings.
8. 4/19/64 "I don't have to tell you what it means to lose loved ones who were as close as my wonderful sister [243] and my dear husband [348]." [7/65 We heard that another sister, Mrs. [635], died. We also heard that her husband's invalid brother was living with her and she was taking care of him in his last days.]
9. See her subsequent health correspondence under 340-47 Reports.
10. 6/03/72 She wrote about her namesake niece: "[421] and I are the only ones left of our family here. I see her as often as I can but live quite a long way from her. Her father [1194] is 93 yrs. and doesn't want to be uprooted. I don't blame him, but it's difficult for [421] having to work and look after him."

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