This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 27th day of June, 1933, in accordance with request made by the mother - Mrs. [320], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. L. B. Cayce. Born June 15, 1914, at Mountain Lakes, New Jersey.

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1. EC: Yes, we have the entity and those relations with the universe and universal forces; that are latent and manifested in the personality of the present entity, [362], for these are records as every entity makes in its passage through the earth, and that are reflected in the entity at the birth from experiences in other spheres or planes; hence they may be read from here.
2. In entering, we find - from the astrological sojourns in the earth's planetary environ, or this solar system's indwelling - these innate and manifested individualities of the entity:
3. Coming first from the environ of Venus, the entity is one that responds to kindnesses and love, yet - from the experience - there is the tendency at times for the entity to appear self-centered, and producing self-consciousness in the mental activities; and the better action or thought may be had by the entity when not under too great a stress from environs - as groups, or as under a strain, yet the entity responds often under necessity.
4. Being in the environs that will make for abilities in the field of art and writing, the entity has the ability to give details in such an exceptional manner as to turn oft to historic facts that may be made most worth while being treated by one with such a turn of mental ability.
5. The influences experienced innately from Mars with Jupiter, yet strengthened by Saturn's influence (wrath or madness, or temper, by being subdued or by too great a restraint being placed upon the activities of the entity), would make for periods when excesses in some activities might be the action physically in the present experience. Hence warnings might be well in this reference in the experience of the entity in the present.
6. Know that such experiences, or tendencies from such experiences, demand and require that self be well-grounded in an ideal respecting self's determination in whatever field of activity is chosen; and that such an ideal must be that which impels self from within, but must be of the Creative Forces or Sources - for only in such ideals may there come that which would hold a check on self when such experiences arise in the activities of the temporal or carnal action of the body in the present experience.
7. When these influences are turned into that which would bring the development in the present experience, they would bring a broader vision, and a stabilization in self, the abilities of self to control or influences those about self or with whom the entity may be associated.
8. Hence, by the time the entity has gained this stability in self, the union with those influences that would make for the activities in the life in material affairs would then be advisable for the body; hence an early marriage - when the body is near twenty-five or six - should have been reached by the body.
9. As to the appearances in the earth that influence the entity in the present experience:
10. In the one before this we find the entity was in the land of the present nativity, during those periods when there were the settlings in the land.
11. The entity then was among the first peoples that come to this land, near where the entity was born or entered the present experience, in the name Kerndorf.
12. In that experience the entity was among those that aided in the establishing of not only the relationships with the natives, but aided in keeping in touch with the lands from which the peoples had come.
13. Hence, from that period, there has been the developing towards one that may act in the capacity of the diplomatic service, or the ambassadorship or consulate activity would - from the material standpoint - bring the character of relationships materially that would aid the entity in its activity of recording such relations, in writing histories or the like, that would prove not only helpful and enlightening, but of inestimable value to those for whom the entity would act in such relationships.
14. Before this we find the entity was in that land now known as the Roman, in those periods when there was the broadening of the fields of activity of the peoples under Antony's action.
15. The entity then was among those that were close to this mad ruler, at times, and who served rather as a companion at times for and with the entity known as Antony.
16. And the entity, in the name Orleanes, gained and lost through the experience; for, being in a position where duty in material things led the entity into surroundings that brought many moral temptations, the entity yielded to the aggrandizing of the material affairs; hence brought destructive forces for self; yet in the material sense gained much in power or position.
17. In the present from that period will be added to those influences innate from the individuality, innate influences in Jupiter, Mars and Saturn, that which will - without the influence of ideal and idealistic activity - bring destructive or unharmonious influences in the experience of the entity; yet - with an ideal - there will be added that which will make for the innate influence of travel, change of scenes, lands, associations, to become a real experience in the present, bringing contentment and an ability for service that will expand the entity in its journey towards making the manifestations of an ideal in the Creative Influences of the entity.
18. That experience also may in the present have much to do with tendencies towards relationships in the spiritual activities, that may be manifested by the correlating with individuals in religious activities or service; yet these may - as given - be made for weal or woe, dependent upon the use an entity makes of the knowledge as to relationships of individuals, persons, in a material world, with the spiritual influences in an entity's sojourn in the earth.
19. Before this we find the entity was in that land known as the Persian, during those periods when there was the return of those peoples from the land of bondage.
20. The entity then was among those of the land to which the peoples came, and yet made friends with them; for the entity was among the Jebusites that made for an activity with the peoples that came into the land; and the entity was in the name Jureb-Elel.
21. In the experience the entity gained throughout, for being one in power - by the valor of the man - the entity then, through making the peace with the peoples, became one in power in the land, bringing peace and harmony for the duration of the entity's experience in that land.
22. The entity was an associate and friend of the leader in that land, or a friend of Caleb, and through Caleb the entity had an acquaintance with Joshua the prophet, the mystic, the leader, the incarnation of the Prince of Peace.
23. In the present from the experience are the abilities to act in the capacity of a diplomat, or consul, which may be aroused within the inner self from these experiences even.
24. Hence to any of those lands that the entity, over the periods of sojourn, gained prominence, may the entity in the present prepare self for such activities.
25. Hence in the present, languages - and that pertaining to the relationships of nations with nations, peoples with peoples, the requirements of the entity's own land with other lands, being made a study of, may make for a mental attitude and a material ability for the capacities in the directions that would be most beneficial to the moral, mental and spiritual development of the entity.
26. Before this we find the entity was in that land now known as Germany, or Fatherland, during those periods when the peoples from the northern land came into that place about what is now known as Kiel.
27. The entity then was among the leaders in the land that made for the abilities of the peoples to absorb, by treaty, by the activities of the entity, rather than being overrun or constrained to become subject in any way, save in using the best of their abilities for the activities of the land of Oden (?) in that period.
28. Then the entity was one fair of hair, strong of body, rugged of countenance, and POWERFUL in mental and physical abilities; in the name Kurdt.
29. In the experience the entity gained and lost, and gained; for, as power and might and ability became heaped upon the entity for the activities during that sojourn, there was the tendency for the turning of same into selfish motives; and many called Kurdt cruel for the oppressions that were brought to those who yielded not so easily to the mandates of the ruler in the experience.
30. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, that to which it may attain, and how:
31. As given, through those experiences in the mental realm innately active, and the physical experiences in the earth, the fields of activity would lie in relationships of peoples with peoples, and the entity acting in the capacity - not as a go-between, as might be termed, but - as an agent or representative of the right from its own land.
32. Preparing self, then, for such associations and relations, would be the requirements in the material sense for developments in the present experience.
33. In the mental and spiritual world, find in self the activities ever that are a reflection of the Creative Influences; that may be manifested through the activities of men - of their Creator.
34. For, as the days draw nigh when many changes must come in the affairs of men, find self as a champion of those causes that come from the justness of a Creative Force, or God, that deals with the hearts and souls of men.
35. Make thine own paths straight in His name, for through the adherence to the calls that may be arouses within self to be on that side, rather than enjoying the pleasures of carnal forces for a season, may there be brought a contentment that passeth understanding.
36. Ready for questions.
37. (Q) What of his physical condition?
    (A) Through the outdoor activities, and the adherence to the laws or rules respecting body-action and body-building, the physical condition may be made most satisfactory.
38. (Q) What specific position is refereed to? as his calling?
    (A) As outlined. An agent or representative in the diplomatic or consulate service of the nation the entity would call its native land.
39. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. 6/07/33 Mother [320]'s letter: "We do not know what to try to fit him for, or in what line he could succeed. He is now finishing the junior year of high school, and should have been through his senior year, I feel... How should he prepare himself?"

REPORTS

1. 7/06/33 Mother [320]'s letter: "I had not written at once on receipt of the rdg. for [362], as it gave us so very much thought, for it would seem opposite to all our conception of him.
   "He is very shy, and shrinks from meeting people, is a poor student, having especially trouble with languages; and has always thought he wanted to be an airplane engineer.
   "You will see why we have got to readjust our ideas; and I do not know how he is going to feel about it, or what his reaction will be. He can write a letter, expressing much, clearly and in very few words, and perhaps as he gets older will change entirely.
   "It is most interesting, and we feel we want to give it much more thought... We are very appreciative of your rdg. for [362]. Please accept our thanks."
2. 7/27/33 Father [373]'s letter reported on his own Life Rdg. 373-2, and said about son [362]:
   "First, about [362]'s reading. In substance, I understand, your reading is correct, but in its conclusion it might be modified by the following:-
   "In the early days a leader was of necessity, in order to become a leader, ingenious more in a mechanical sense than in a politic or diplomatic sense. For at that time, a people settling, needed the skillful advice and direction of a leader to clear forests, etc. much more than today when mechanics have become common knowledge. The dealings and intercourse with other tribes or races were, when not adjustable in a peaceful manner, settled by the sword or sheer brawn and courage, which latter likewise the leader inspired.
   "Therefore, the lesson to be drawn therefrom for [362] is to concentrate his energies and efforts toward acquiring a technical education which, with the additional knowledge gained thereby, will help him to put his innate, natural bent toward mechanics into practical use according to modern civilization."

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