This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Va. Beach, Va., this 8th day of October, 1933, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [416], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [416], Miss [386], Mildred Davis, Mrs. Carrie S. House and L. B. Cayce. Born January 3, 1906, in Wake County, about 10 miles from Raleigh, North Carolina.

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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 personalities of the present entity, [416].
2. The astrological aspects from the entrance into the present experience, we find, would only in part give the true personality and individuality of the entity; for, as has been and will be seen in the experience of the entity through the earth's sojourn, much has been altered through the application of the will in respects to the activity of the entity during earth's sojourns, respecting Creative Forces in the experience of the entity.
3. Hence we will find some astrological influences in an at-variance to the experiences in the present, making for at times a confusion in the impulses and the material desires of the entity.
4. From the astrological experiences, then, irrespective of will's influence and with the application of will's influence in the earth's sojourn, we find:
5. The ruling influence astrologically is Jupiter, which makes for the expanse of vision; and which brings to the experience of the entity in the present sojourn changes, yet ever developing towards a goal - if it is set in the experience or will of the entity, even in the material things; though, if the ideals of the entity are constantly in the Creative forces and the Creative development mentally and spiritually, the greater advancement may be in this present experience.
6. This makes for the abilities in the entity for many fields of activity, and for the innate desire for an expansion of self in associations, in relations, and in the abilities mentally; and the application of same will make for advancement in material affairs, bringing - through or to the body's activities - large amounts of moneys in material ways. These in the greater part, until in 1941 and 1942, will be for the HANDLING of same for others, or associations, when in this period of the entity's experience there should come into the hands for self much of this world's goods. And this will be not wholly from speculation, but from those things that pertain to the natural increase from the material activities; for at that period both Jupiter and Venus (the second ruling influence in the experience of the entity) will be in the better aspect for the entity's activity in the present experience, '41-'42.
7. Those activities in Venus make for the affability of the entity, and the abilities for the entity to make friendships, and to make lasting friendships. Yet, from the same tendencies comes the inclination to be rather reserved, rather inclined to be shy in giving expression to that knowledge or understanding that has been attained through the entity's associations.
8. This will also make for relationships in the marital relations that will be both as congenial and helpful influences in the experience of the entity in the present; and this, we find, should come in the experience in the next two and a half or three years.
9. Those influences through Mercury make for the tendencies in the mental abilities of the entity, and the seeking through those influences with Uranus, pertaining to the religious thought or tendency, that has ever been in the present experience of the entity.
10. And the basic truths that may be gained through Uranian with Mercurian influences may bring the greater contentment in the mental activities of the entity.
11. The impulses for activities, or material inclinations, are toward those things in the mental world that pertain to mysteries, changes, changing activities, that deal not only with individuals' associations, individuals' activities, but with things as well.
12. As to the appearances in the earth's plane, combined from those that make for the activities and the personality of the entity in the present, we find:
13. Before this the entity was in that land near to the entity's entering into the present experience, or during those periods when there were the establishments of those settlements in the land known as Roanoke Island.
14. The entity then was among those peoples that abandoned the settlement there (and of which little in material history is known). Then the entity, in the name Wakefeld, was among those that led in directing the movements of this band of people as they came northward and inland to those places of which a portion of the land is now known as Danville, Virginia.
15. There the entity acted in the capacity of the mediator between the native peoples and the few followers that had gathered there.
16. Throughout the experience the entity gained, and acted in the capacity of the one that was the leader, the judge, the jury, the minister, the actor, for those peoples in the experience.
17. And in the present there are seen the abilities of the entity to act in the capacity of a mediator between individuals, or in those conditions or associations where there have been questionable happenings the entity has been the individual to be put in to make adjustments between the aggressor and the oppressor and the public and the individuals to whom aggressions were made.
18. In this capacity the entity surpasses many, for the entity has the natural inclinations for SETTLING such conditions, from the experience in that sojourn.
19. Also there are the abilities for the entity to establish conditions tending toward associations of groups of individuals to be more of a congenial nature.
20. Hence as a teacher, as a director in any capacity, the entity may succeed in the present experience. [10/02/37 See 416-13, Par. 25-A in re Roanoke Island.] [See Source File Key #416 re supplements and commentaries concerning "lost colony of Roanoke Island" re 416-1.]
21. Before this we find that the entity was in that period when there were turmoils in the land now known as France, during the sojourn there of Charles II.
22. The entity then was among those that aided in taking care of the king, or in re-establishing him with his own people. Also the entity aided in the preservation of many of the secret connections or associations.
23. Hence in the present there is seen that the reading and studying of such intrigues or such conditions are of special interest to the entity; as are also the modes, manners, ways or means of communication, that have always been - and are innately of interest to the entity.
24. Then the entity was in the name Graffe, and in the experience gained and lost. Through those periods when there were the desires and the activities in carrying out the aid, succor and understanding for others, the entity gained; losing only when such were turned into (at periods) self-aggrandizement of the position and place which the associations gave during the experience.
25. And from that experience has come in the present (which has gradually been grown out of by the entity, to some extent) what may be termed the bashfulness in the presence of associates, superiors, of those in positions of certain capacities, that were felt by the entity in the experience to have been the cause of the retardment rather than development during that period.
26. Before this we find (or in the one before this having an influence in the present experience) the entity was in that land now known as the Arabian, during those periods when there were the establishments of the lands or city where Uhjltd, the leader, the healer, built the city in the hills and the plains.
27. The entity then was among those of the guard when Uhjltd escaped from the stronghold, and was sent to seek out the one having escaped; suffering for days in the plains and the desert. When found by those that had gained aid through their activity in the hills, the entity was taken in as one badly treated by the elements and cared for; becoming among the first of those to aid in the establishing of the city and the communications with those that passed to and from the eastern to the southern land, or from India to Egypt, from Athens to Egypt.
28. Then in the name Endessoseu, in the experience as a whole, the entity developed; developed through the activities and through the influences that were brought to bear on the entity, in keeping both the commands when under the soldiery of the Persian peoples and the mental commands and experiences of the leader in the plain; aiding throughout the whole experience in bringing aid to the sick and afflicted. Also the entity aided in teaching much to those of the varied lands.
29. Hence the abilities in the present as to the understandings; so that the entity is able to bring about an understanding between those where differences of any nature have existed in the minds or experiences of others.
30. Also there are the abilities in the fields of activity that will bring experiences to others that will enable them to help themselves.
31. Before this we find the entity was in that land now known as the Nubian, during those periods when the priest - and those that were banished from Egypt - sojourned there.
32. The entity then was among the princes, being the Prince of the Nubian land. At first, with the sojourn of Ra-Ta in the land, the Prince rebelled; yet - coming under the influence or associations of the companions of Ra-Ta - the entity found that which brought to himself, to his land, to his peoples, a development that has stood throughout the ages - and still exists - pertaining to those mysterious abilities, through chants, through charms, to bring to the people of that land an understanding that is not readily nor easily understood by those that CALL THEMSELVES of the more excellent class or group.
33. In the latter portion the entity gained, for with the recall of the priest to Egypt the entity continued as the ruler of the land to keep associations and contacts with his people who returned to the Egyptian land; such a contact that enabled the people to build much of the places in the land that are yet as mysteries to the more advanced in some lines of activity. And the entity gained throughout. [2/20/43 See 845-9 indicating that Mrs. [845] from Egypt was Mr. [416]'s wife in Nubia.]
34. The occult or the mystic influences in the present are innate, and yet active, in the experience of the entity. And the abilities or those activities in the way of charms, that add to any thought, to the entity in the present will ever be as omens to the entity. Not as in the thought of irreverence, or irrelevant to the ideas or ideals of constructive influence, but that which tends to make the mental forces directed in such channels as to make for the attunement of the physical-mental and the spiritual-mental to combine in their influences in the mind of an entity or soul.
35. Before this we find the entity was in that land known as the Atlantean, during those periods when there was the second of the destructive forces that brought destruction to those both of the ONE FAITH and those of Baalilal.
36. The entity then was among those of the One Faith, being a brother of the Prince of Atlantis whose name was Atlan; and aided in making the better associations in activities between what would be in the present called the common people and the rulers of the land; bringing better influences in the living conditions, in the activities of the people in their relationships, and making for a development through the greater portion of that experience.
37. In the present there is the influence for the desire of travel; the desire to see and know of the uncommon things, the unusual activities in the various associations of peoples, and as much so concerning what may be termed disbelievers, or UNBELIEVERS, as believers. [GD's note: This was true. Through the yrs. he spent his vacations in strange and far away places, sending us postcards of his travels.]
38. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, and that to which it may attain, and how:
39. From the varied experiences both in the material or earth plane and those through the various spheres of activity in the mental planes, as we have given, there has been that which makes for a development; and the ideals of the entity are tended toward constructive or the ONE influence that makes for the guiding through that which is known in that He gave, in studying to show self approved unto God, the Giver, the Maker, of all that is given to each soul in its opportunity of activity through its separation in whatever sphere of activity from the Creative Energy.
40. As the soul becomes attuned with the Infinite, there may be the song of the sons of the Holy One in the heart and mind and soul of the entity.
41. Ready for questions.
42. (Q) What kind, or what specific work or occupation should I be engaged in, and where?
    (A) As we have indicated, the activities of the entity should be in that which deals with the relations of individuals with other individuals. Either in that pertaining to the exchange of ideas or ideals, or in that pertaining to the relationships of material things; and the communications, in whatever field of activity these may be brought.
    As to the place, from the associations and from the environment, that which makes for the closeness rather to the activities both of sea and land will make for the better vibrations that deal with the activities of the individual or soul.
    Those things, then, that pertain to both land and sea.
43. (Q) How and where can I best improve my education?
    (A) In the development of that ability to act in the capacity of the mediator in those relationships where there have been individual failures. For, in these places has the entity in the present found the greater field of activity. In EXPANDING upon that field of activity.
44. (Q) Should I get a physical reading, and when?
    (A) We do not have the physical from this, other than that through the mental and the spiritual influences of the entity.
    As for the influences upon the spiritual body, as may be seen from that which has been given, there is the general tendency for a healthy, strong, robust body; yet the weaknesses are in the vision and in the digestive system.
    As to whether information should be gained in regard to these should depend upon the entity itself.
45. (Q) When should I marry, and will I make a wise choice?
    (A) This, as we have given, will make for the congenial conditions in the entity's life, and for the associations and activities. Two and a half to three years. [3/21/36 See 416-8, Par. 24-A--26-A.]
46. (Q) Is there any further information that will assist me in carrying out information given?
    (A) Only that we have given. Study to show self approved unto Him, rightly dividing the words of truth, keeping self unspotted from contaminating influences of a carnal world.
47. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. He previously obtained Physical readings for his father, Mr. [389].

REPORTS

1. See subsequent readings on health, his life and work.
2. 8/11/65 GD's note: He did not marry. In 1942 he became very closely associated with Mrs. [845] (See her Aura Chart reading 845-8 indicating her Egyptian incarnation with [416] just now coming into play in her life). Mrs. [845] had Miss Esther Wynne to "do" an Aura Chart for Mr. [416], from his Life Reading - as he did not obtain an individual Aura Chart reading. [Mrs. [845] kept [416]'s Aura Chart hanging in her bedroom, beside her own, until her death in Feb. 1962.] [See large color print in A.R.E. Reference Book of Aura Charts, in A.R.E. Library.]
3. 10/09/70 GD's note: He told me today that he got married last Monday 10/05/70, to a nurse who had been taking care of his invalid mother for several months; he was very happy in this new found relationship.
4. 4/24/74 GD's note: Today he told me he has been divorced four months now; the marriage had been a mistake for both of them. He is living in an apt. and is very content; visits his mother in a nursing home daily. He works part time as cashier in a drug store, "just for something to do."

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