This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 29th day of September, 1927, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [427].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. L. B. Cayce. Born October 20, 1910, Carlowville, Dallas Co., Alabama.

TEXT

1. GC: You will give the relation of this entity and the universe, and the universal forces, giving the conditions that are as personalities, latent and exhibited, in the present life; also the former appearances in the earth's plane, giving the time, the place, and the name, and that in that life which built or retarded the development for the entity, giving the abilities of the present entity and that to which it may attain, and how.
2. EC: We have the entity here and those relations with the universal forces, as are latent and exhibited in the present earth's plane.
3. In giving the conditions and elements and as urges in this entity, we find there are conditions that are contradictory to one another. Hence we will find there should be especial interest for this entity in studying the relations with the universal forces as they apply to the mental, spiritual, and physical development and the physical abilities as apply in the astrological conditions for the entity.
4. In entering the earth's plane we find the entity under the influence of Mercury, Jupiter and Venus, with adverse influences in Venus with Saturn, and Jupiter with Mars. Hence we find - as has been exhibited in the physical forces of the experience (present experience) in the earth's plane - those periods when, apparently without cause or reason, there was an inactivity toward the physical health of body that proved detrimental to the physical and mental development of the body, and there arose still again those conditions wherein the mental development has been and is beyond the ordinary conditions of a body under such environs or elements, and again the same will appear when we have the adverse conditions arising again in the thirty-first (31st) year. Beware of firearms and of fires, and of trips on steam or boats, for these will be adverse to the physical condition of the body during these periods.
5. As to that as is latent and exhibited in the entity in the present experience we find, irrespective of that element as given and of the will - and the will may be well applied in the affairs of this life, for these, as seen, must play the most important part, especially in this individual's development through this experience in the earth's plane:
6. One of high mental abilities.
7. One weighted or shaded well by high moral influences throughout the life, yet one that - with the will broken, or with trust, faith, confidence in others SHAKEN - would bring ADVERSE conditions to the body, weakening the resistance in will, and the entity seeking rather the pleasure of gratifying fleshly desires than of awakening the higher moral and spiritual truths for the development of the body-physical, or mental, or moral.
8. One that, through the LOVE of position, place, power, may gain much, will this be [if this will be] guided and directed in the proper way and manner, BUT - as is seen - one that necessarily must set the ensample, the example, before self and work toward the mark of the higher calling as set in Him.
9. One that must ever keep the highest forces before self as the criterions of success, whether in social, business, mental, or spiritual relations, for one that - were [if] the mental, physical or moral self [were] shaken in purport - would find it all too easy to slide into the night-side, or the weaker sides of life and earthly experiences.
10. One that may be loved into the better conditions, or may be persuaded into the weaker conditions.
11. One that, then, should keep self in that place or position wherein the highest forces in life may be applied in the assistance of others.
12. On that may become a speaker, teacher, minister, to others - will [if] the correct application of self's abilities [will] be applied in that direction.
13. One that is quick to anger, yet quicker to forgive. Encourage in self that forgiveness. Hold not malice, nor be not revengeful in mind or spirit. Trust in the Lord, and KEEP thy paths straight, for in HIM is the life, and the light, and this leads to the pacifying of all desire through service in Him.
14. In the appearances and the urges from same:
15. In the one before this we find in that land where the entity came as the companion for those that settled in the land now known as Virginia. The entity then [was] among those who landed on the East coast, going through the country to the South, and thence West to the rivers, and again taking up the fighting spirit in the defense of then Fort Dodge. The entity in the name Bainbridge. The entity gained and lost through this experience. GAINING in the latter days. Losing in that gratifying of the desires of the flesh without respect to place or person. In the urge as is seen, the entity desires to study much alone. Loves travel. Loves the work of those that accomplished conditions, or overcame conditions through search, and in applying this - keep self in the study of those experiences in that the explorer brought good, not evil, to those visited.
16. In the one before this we find in that land when the Roman rule brought much persecution to the peoples that accepted the teaching of the Master. The entity then [was] the companion of the teacher [Paul] who came to Rome as the prisoner bound to Caesar. The entity coming under this teacher became the follower and the teacher in the secluded way, yet gaining much through this experience, yet fearful of physical violence through public announcements of self's position. In this phase of the entity's development will the greater good, the greater success, then, come in the life - for in that of the minister, or teacher, will the greatest principles, the greatest service, and the greatest security, physically, mentally, morally, financially, come to the entity. In that experience known as Agial. In the urge is seen the love of those teachings, and especially of the experiences of Saul [Paul] the teacher.
17. In the one before this we find in the land of the Ohlms¹ [Aymaras?]. The entity [was] among those that warred against the invaders from over the seas, and the entity gained and lost through that experience. GAINING in giving service to the ones about same. Losing in the applying of vengeance to those that were taken captive. In the urge is seen that - while not holding malice, yet the tinge of vengeance often appears, and the love of the seeing suffering, in a manner, for those who err.
18. In the one before this we find in that land known as the Atlantean. The entity [was] among those of the teachers who brought much to the peoples of that period, gaining throughout that experience in the earth's plane, and in the name Azuhi.
19. In the abilities of the entity there is seen, through the comparison of that given and experienced, and as latent in the urges of the entity desiring of self in service or ministry to others - through what channel shall same be exercised? In that of the minister, through the teachings of Him that gave, "Come unto me and I will give thee rest," for in Him is the way and the light. Seek that way while it may be found, for unto Him that knocketh shall it be opened. Keep thy paths straight, and thy trust in Him alone - for "though all others forsake thee, yet I will bear thee up."
20. As has been seen and given, the life is the reflection of that manifestation in Him, as is seen through the experiences of self as applied to the conditions through which one passes in that merited by the action in self. Keep the heart clean. Let thine heart AND MIND ever be in the Christ.
21. We are through for the present.

BACKGROUND

1. He previously obtained two Physical Rdgs.
2. 1/23/26 Father [779]'s letter: "We are anxious to get [427]'s Life Rdg., as he is growing so fast and in about two more school yrs. he will finish high school and I want to begin training him in the way that he is best fitted. Somehow I feel that his rdg. will be some different, or at least he is different from many boys of his age."
3. See 427-2, Physical Rdg., on 2/19/25, Par. 19, giving mental-spiritual advice to [427].
4. 9/09/27 Young [427]'s letter: "I am now starting my last yr. in high school and I have not yet decided what I would like to make my life occupation. I would like for you to help me decide by giving me a Life Rdg., telling me what I am best fitted for. I was born in ... I will appreciate this information very much. Thank you."

REPORTS

1. 10/09/27 Letter from [779] to EC: "...Mr. Cayce, [427] received his reading in due time and we have been reading and studying this over and to get all the conditions whereby we can know him better, as it has always been a kind of a puzzle to his mother and myself to place him, as it has always been very hard to get an expression from him in anyway as to his purpose and wishes for the future. After reading the reading we can now see more why he has not been more free in his expressions. We feel that he is a very good boy and is much different from most boys, he is quiet and sweet and has no desire to be with any who is the least bit considered bad. While there is some of the reading that we do not understand clearly, we are hoping to work same out from time to time. We will by example and advice try our very best to keep him in the straight path and to ever put his trust in Him who is ever able to help mankind bear their burdens. When we asked him what he thought about the reading he said 'I don't think or feel now that I can be what the reading says,' because if he were going to be a preacher or speaker he would want to be the best and not as many that he knows. Anyway if I were in position to send him to college after he finishes here this session I would put him in college to study on the line of work that was given, and he too said since you said it, he believed it must be true and would be willing to try it out. We explained that at present he maybe did not feel or see it this way, but after his thoughts were turned this way, then a new view would come. I shall be very glad to have an expression from you, I mean your personal way of seeing it in connection with the data given. I want to do all that I can under the circumstances...
   "[427] says he will write you about the reading soon..."
2. 11/01/27 "I appreciate the rdg. you gave me very much. I sure do thank you ever so much for the information and your kindness."
3. 5/15/28 Letter from [779] to EC: "...[427] will finish high school soon and then he will be ready to start out in the business world. We wish we were able to send him to college, but will have to leave it off for a while yet..." [GD's note: 6/03/34 Father [779] said [427] had graduated young, only 1 other younger in class of 200.]
4. 9/11/28 Letter from [779] to EC: "...[427] has been working at one of the theaters here since the close of school closed. He will not be able to go to college this year. We are very anxious that he could get in line of something along what was given in the reading..." [See subsequent Ck. Physical Rdgs. which he requested.]
5. 4/09/32 He advised us that he was a newspaperman, in the editorial department.
6. 5/19/32 He obtained Ck. Physical 427-5, fearing he had tuberculosis, and asked if he should change his occupation, if he could make a success at bookkeeping. He was advised to stick to his present job with the newspaper, in the editorial dept., that he could make a success of it. He asked about marriage to a girl he had loved for three yrs. and was told to wait until he was well physically.
7. See subsequent health reports under 427-5.
8. 7/23/33 Father [779]'s letter: "Well, [427] stood the pressure about as long as he could, being single. So he was married a week ago today [7/16/33]. We hated to see him marry just at this time, due to the very uncertain conditions, but he and his wife are both working and will get by very well should nothing happen. They seem so happy and the girl is a very fine and sweet girl. They are living with her people here in ... [Ala.]."
9. 10/16/33 He reported on Ck. Physical 427-5 and requested another Ck. Physical, as he was again having some of the same symptoms. Then he added:
   Daddy [779] told me to write you if I still wanted to receive the bulletins that are issued by you. So I take this opportunity to ask you to please send them to me at the address in the above left hand corner. At the first of the year I am going to do all in my power to start a monthly contribution to the wonderful work that you are carrying out so well under the present existing conditions.
   Mr. Cayce, I wish you could meet my little wife. She is one of the sweetest kids in the world and I would not give her up for anything. She is the type of woman that believes in God and His works and she attends Sunday School and Church weekly. I am fixing to begin to attend SS regularly with her. So you see I have someone that will probably help me more than anything in the world.
10. 10/23/33 EC's letter: Yes, I have been very anxious to see all of you and talk with you and your parents. [[779] and [780]] It's hard to think of you being old enough even to be married. I certainly would love very much to meet your wife, and I trust I will have that privilege sometime before the coming year. I would love to come to Alabama for a little visit and work there.
    I'm very glad to know that you are continuing your Sunday School and Church work. I'm very sure this will bring to you and yours more contentment, peace and harmony than anything else. This, I'm sure, is the experience of everyone. If we give ourselves sincerely to a service of God's people, so that we may truly feel ourselves identified with those of His servants that are trying to manifest His glory in the earth, it will bring more joy, peace and happiness than anything else.
11. 9/07/42 Father [779]'s letter: "[427] has not been with the paper for some 7-8 yrs. now. He left to be city salesman for ... Paint Co. Now he is in charge of Paint Dept. with ... Co., ..., Ala. Had a letter from him a few days ago saying he had just ret'd from Atlanta buying up Xmas toys for ... store, so he may be in a new dept. now."
12. 4/03/43 Father's ltr. said [427] was in Army Medical Corp., going to school for administrative work - he liked army life and never felt better in his life.
13. 8/07/43 "He is in the Adjutant General's office." [So. Pacific]
14. 12/22/47 Report indicated he was doing administrative work in Dept. Store.
15. 7/13/60 GD's note: He is still on A.R.E. mailing list in ..., Ala.

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