This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 105th Street & Ocean, Virginia Beach, Va., this 20th day of October, 1931, in accordance with request made by self - Miss [421].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Miss [421], Sarah Hesson, Marie Zentgraf and L. B. Cayce. Born March 29, 1910, in Nashville, Tennessee.

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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 individuality and personality of the present entity, now known as - or called - [421].
2. In entering, we find the entity coming under those influences as are manifested in Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Uranus. These, as we find, make inclinations in the entity's innate reactions and feelings, and as to what these may BUILD depends upon the entity's individual reaction, or application through will - that as is given to each soul that makes it more akin to the Creator, or to continuity of life itself. In the application of same for THIS entity some warnings should be heeded, as well as the manners in which reproaches may come to the entity through these influences that may make for changes in the entity, as to its ability TO resist, or whether the PHYSICAL forces ARE such that the mental or imaginative and soul forces may have the better channel to manifest through.
3. In Venus we find (that as the inclination) one with an even disposition. While tempestuous thoughts arise, and the body-mental super-sensitive to reaction in others, and the feelings are easily hurt; yet lovable in mien, in manner, and looks and feels towards others as all would do right, even as self would. These are well, and when there arises disappointments in individuals, or in groups, through falseness in any manner, do NOT condemn self or the WEAKNESS in others. Rather hold fast to that as set as the IDEAL, and dislike NOT the individual; rather that [which] that forces, or CAUSES, them to be false with themselves and others.
4. In Mercury we find rather that tendency and innate influence that makes for the accentuation of sensitiveness, or an influence where, when those that are supposed - in their position, whether material or in years, the body-mental inclines to become mute, rather than GIVING the warning that is READY to be expressed by self. Not that the body should be forward, nor speak out of place, but through those experiences of the entity in the earth's plane much has been gained for the entity in that of intuition, and premonitions, and high sensitive feelings, that forces the body oft to speak, or DESIRE to speak. Then, quench not the spirit, but let it be DONE in loving-kindness; for soft words turn away wrath, as grievous words stirreth up anger. Then, in the GENTLENESS of the spirit that is innate IN self, speak as the oracles and NOT of self.
5. In Jupiter is seen that STRENGTH of character, that broadness of vision, yet a weakness in the physical tendencies of the body; yet with the changes in the influence in the earth of Jupiter, this tendency should be rather in the past than the future, are [if] the PROPER precautions [are] taken; for, as HAS been given, he that is forewarned will not allow the robber to enter unawares. Being forewarned, be forearmed, KNOWING that in that grace, power, truth, light and way, that gives spiritual and mental UNDERSTANDING, is ABLE - and WILLING - to give ALSO the whole, healthy, WELL body, that that spirit gives greater expression; for, as has been promised, know that - as ye magnify HIS name in the life, in the body - more is the strength OF the Master in the Father; for, as was given by Him, "I go TO the Father, and that ye ask in my name, BELIEVING, that shall ye have; for IN same - IN same - is my Father GLORIFIED in me." So, with those warnings, that there needs be that physical understanding of the spiritual manifesting in the life materially, SO act in accord WITH the laws as pertain to material LIVING that the SPIRITUAL may be the more magnified in Him. This also brings in the material affairs changes in the experience of the ENTITY, especially in the present season, the present activities, are they manifested in THIS body now, that these surroundings, the environs, the changes - are they but held in accord WITH that as HAS been and is the ideal OF the body-mind, the body-consciousness - they will bring those things material, those things mental, those understandings spiritual, that will make this sojourn bigger, better, broader, broader of vision, broader in the capacity TO be of aid to others; and in so doing lending to the Lord; for He is just, and repays many, many fold. KEEP that as is, then, COMMITTED in thy keeping.
6. In Uranus we find that influence as makes for the interest in the unusual, the unusual experience in association, unusual experience in reading, in every phase of human experience; for, as has been oft given - and as the ENTITY innately sensed - EXPERIENCE is the only REAL teacher. Then USE, but do NOT abuse. KNOW in whom thou hast believed, knowing He is able to keep that as is committed into His keeping. Trust not in the arms nor the hands of men; rather in HIS voice, His understanding, and thy yeas WILL be yea, and thy nays WILL be nay.
7. In the variations that come, and will come in the next few years through the interest in those things as pertain to the mysteries of life, the occult forces as are manifest in the earth, these - as will be found - have their influence in the affairs of the earth in the LITTLE things; for whether in speech, in look, in act, the little by little is the CHARACTER builded, is the hope gained; not by some mighty upheaval - these come as revolutions rather than as revelations, to man. Then, know by the comparison of the various experiences of self, as to whether these compare WITH Him who gave, "The way YE know, the PLACE ye know, for I GO to the Father, that where I am ye may be also." Do these vary from that, have nothing to do with same; for the seeds that are sown grow, not as overnight, but first the awakening, then the response to those things that make for the breaking up of the cells in the seed, then the first shoot, then the blade, then the full ear. So, in thine understandings, know that He is faithful, He ALONE is thy judge!
8. In the appearances, and the effect these have upon the present experience of the entity:
9. In the one then before this we find in that present land, and in that place known then as Dearborn, and in the escape from the fort the entity, with MANY another, LOST that life, or that experience. In the name Blaine. In this experience the entity gained. Gained in the way of service to others, though the physical persecutions brought much fear, and the fear is innate IN the entity, yet a DARING fear - as is seen, from those things GIVEN as respecting same. The love, the associations IN the experience, brought many a physical pain, yet the lessons as were gained by the entity in that experience will stand WELL in the present; for those shivers that come from slides of ice, the fear of water, and the roar of those that make fear in the hearts and minds of many, are but WARNINGS to the inter-between the MENTAL and the SOUL being. Not subconscious, but rather of the superconscious of the entity, and MUCH may be easily recalled of that travel. Hence the outdoors has an influence, as do games that take for outdoors rather than indoor sports or games.
10. In the one before this we find in that land, or that period, known as a French period, when much change came to the peoples of the land through the sojourn of the ruler in the land, the banishment in the land of Charles the Second. The entity then among those that labored with, those who would AID this entity in the return to his land. Well that that phase of that experience, for all, as had to do with the religious thought, as well as that of the ruler as ruler, be considered in the changes wrought in the minds of the peoples; for even THEN was the Revolution, that years later came, born, and the entity gained and lost in this in this experience. Gained in the service rendered to others; losing in the disappointments, when aversion to others, and that of being easy to hold a grudge. This, through thine teachings, has been altered in the present. Well that it be balanced with that judgement to which self has been pointed. In the present also will be seen that of the like of regal attire, and the dress to be different, and toward that of setting self as of importance in play, yet INNATELY feeling that others should bow to the JUDGEMENT of self. This is well in some directions, would it [if it would] be meted with those of service rather than lording it from position, power, knowledge or understanding, but rather "He that would be the greatest among you, let him be servant of all." The name, Sarai.
11. In the one then before this we find during that period when the Master walked in the land. The entity then of the household of the ruler to WHOM the entity [the Master] came, and the entity heard that Voice that CALLED the entity [559] [Mark 5:41] back to service in that experience, "Talitha, Talitha, Arise!" the daugher of Jairus in that experience. GAINING throughout, for the service as rendered to others through that life, that hope, that understanding, given by that touch. Hence all of those experiences of the Master mean that as of the raising of the consciousness of the entity WITH their telling. Hence oft under the influence of the proclaiming of His teachings, that little sensation that seems to go from the base of the spine to head and back again, tingling the whole of the being. This, then, ever the judgement that the acts of the life in ANY phase MUST be judged by. Know, as the call was then, ever MAY that call in the present be, will ye but [if ye will but] harken to His call. In the present also is felt from that, that of the experience of humbleness, yet of a lordly nature, and the ability to carry on under all of adverse circumstances, and oft when the body-mind has determined to do this, that or the other, SUDDENLY changes come. SOME would say, astrological. HERE is seen, a call to right-about in the deeds of the physical body.
12. In the one then before this we find in that land, that experience known as the Egyptian land. The entity then among those of the household of the priest as was sent in banishment. The entity REMAINED in the land, being then the niece OF the priest [Ra-Ta] in that period. GAINING in the latter portion of the experience through those teachings that came, as disseminating of truths that brought harmony, peace, love, loyalty, understanding, to the peoples of the land. Little of the turmoil troubled the entity, save through those experiences seen in the lives of those about the entity; the ACTIVITIES coming in the rebuilding or re-establishing OF those periods of uplift of the peoples in the land. In the name then, Aissaa. The entity, in the latter portion of its sojourn, a minister in the temple with the priest, as age crept on. One of those that to the PEOPLES gave much to the activities OF the entity, and the entity aided much in bringing the proper relationships with the various groups as gathered in. Hence the ability to be an actress, or as a reader, or as a teacher of truths, whether - when particularly they pertain to activity where the movements of hands, head, eyes, or body, necessary to EXPRESS that as is being IMPRESSED upon the mental ABILITIES of the hearers.
13. In the abilities then in the present, and that to which it may attain, and how. As has been seen, the entity must ever stay close to that that will make for the dispensing or giving the truths, as we find, in THAT the entity MAKES ITS ideal. In the preparation, then, of self mentally OR physically for such a CHANNEL, is the job for the entity. These needs be kept in an attunement, an at-onement, with those forces as HAVE manifested, as WILL manifest, through the activities physically AND mentally of the entity. Ready for questions.
14. (Q) For what vocation is this body best fitted?
    (A) As a teacher, a home-maker, or the like.
15. (Q) In what way can this body be of most help to her family?
    (A) In aiding, in counselling, in keeping in accord with that that gives strength and vitality to those who would labor with and for the service of others. Be the INCENTIVE to someone.
16. We are through.

    Two copies to Self
    Copy to File
    Two Ass'n

BACKGROUND

1. See 421-1 through 421-4, Physical Rdgs. for warding off tuberculosis.
2. 10/04/29 See 2485-1, of Jairus' household.

REPORTS

1. See subsequent Ck. Physical Rdgs.
2. 6/03/72 Aunt [340] wrote: "Just [421] and myself left out of our family here. I see her as often as I can but we live quite a long way from one another. Her father [1194] is 93 yrs. and doesn't want to be uprooted. I don't blame him, but it's difficult for her, having to work and look after him. She has never had any life of her own."
3. 10/04/29 See 2485-1, of Jairus' household.
4. GD's note: 5/25/34 See 559-7 indicating that little [559] was "that one whom the Master called again from the deep sleep - Jairus' daughter."
5. 7/27/39 See 1968-1 indicating that Miss [1968] had been "the mother of Jairus' daughter who became aware of His presence to heal body, mind and soul."
6. 7/31/42 See 1968-8, Par. 21-A saying she was the mother of [421], so perhaps [421] was a sister of [559]?
7. 1/21/72 GENERAL QUESTIONNAIRE sent: 1/26/72 GENERAL QUESTIONNAIRE ret'd:
   Part One
   1. What jobs have you held since your reading? (In chronological order) I held cashier and office jobs in Coin-Sloan Co. and Harvey's - at present am in Payroll Dept. at Harvey's - we serve 4 stores.
   2. Have you ever spoken with Edgar Cayce? Yes.
   How well, if so, did you know him? I am a niece.
   3. Do you feel that Edgar Cayce's source of information depicted you accurately? Yes.
   4. At the time of the reading, did you have confidence in his counseling? Yes.
   5. Do you feel that the reading helped you? How? Probably saved my life - at 16 was in early stages of T.B.
   6. As you look back, do you see patterns that were shown in the readings that you didn't see before? Please explain. (No response) 7. Do you think that your life could have been made better by following the advice more closely? Perhaps - He had excellent advice.
   8. If Edgar Cayce were alive would you refer people to him for help? Yes.
   9. Did any of his predictions manifest themselves? (Granted that you followed his advise.) All that I can remember.
   Note: Remember that you remain anonymous. If there is additional information which you would like to add to help me, it would be appreciated.
   Part Two
   1. I have always had an even disposition (circle one) Agree Strongly Agree Uncertain Disagree Strongly Disagree AGREE
   2. I am often "super-sensitive to reactions in others, and the feelings are easily hurt; yet lovable in mien." Agree Strongly Agree Uncertain Disagree Strongly Disagree NOT TO ANY EXTENT
   3. Cayce said that you had "strength of character, broadness of vision, yet a weakness in the physical tendencies of the body." Would you agree with any of this? Which? HAVE OVERCOME THE PHYSICAL WEAKNESS -
   4. I have always been interested in the unusual, in every phase of human experience. True False Uncertain TRUE
   5. Do you have an innate fear of water? Yes No YES
   6. I have always been attracted by "regal attire" and unusual dress. Agree Strongly Agree Uncertain Disagree Strongly Disagree AGREE

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