This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 13th day of September 1935, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [516], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. L. B. Cayce.

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [516], this we have had before.
2. While the physical conditions are not as severe as some that we have had here before, we find that better forces would ensue if there would be the application of those influences that we have indicated - through the osteopathic manipulations, etc.
3. The body-mind, the consciousness, seeks conscious development in healing others. Then make conscious application of things in self. THIS consciousness should be a consistent thing throughout: All force, all power by the entity - of good - is accredited (very wisely) to a universal, all-powerful consciousness. Hence those influences that will create a parallel condition within the physical body, that may allow the spiritual elements in a physical body to manifest, may express themselves in whatever manner or method may be necessary to adjust the physical body. It may be through a drug, a mechanical appliance, electrical vibration, or whatever sort of means that may be used to bring about good; for they are all of the same source.
4. Not ALL consciousnesses may be aware - as individuals - of the full flow of the subconscious activity within a body. This, as may be seen, may be demonstrated within this body itself, [516]. For the body finds that while spiritual thought and spiritual food values are essentially supplying elements to a physical body, in the material plane it is necessary also that material food values be taken for sustaining not only the physical forces but the spiritual elements as well; to keep them in contact or as parallel one to another in their activity.
5. So it is with all force and influence or activity in a physical body.
6. Ready for questions.
7. (Q) What should I do for my glandular condition?
   (A) As indicated. Have those osteopathic adjustments made, so as to allow drainages within the system to such an extent that the influences hindering the glands will become normal; so that their reaction will become much more normal.
8. (Q) Should I follow the entire treatment as outlined for me previously through these sources?
   (A) Follow the entire treatment.
9. (Q) Is it wise for me to go to Egypt with the Amore, sailing via Mediterranean, Feb. 1, 1936?
   (A) This will depend, to be sure, upon those circumstances that arise that are of an international nature. As we find, if there are the changes brought about as indicated in the present, this will not be an expedition; UNLESS there are those efforts on the part of others to CAUSE a different reaction from that imminent on the horizon of activities or events; for from the present outlook this will be closed territory at that time.
   Then, it will depend upon circumstances.
   If there are no embargoes, or no hostilities in Africa, it would be very well.
10. (Q) If I have the power of healing, in what form will it express itself?
    (A) By the laying on of hands, when the BODY itself has been PURIFIED BY the healing within its OWN self and the VIBRATIONS raised to that where the aura or vibratory force of self may accord or attune itself immediately with the vibrations of other individuals seeking aid.
11. (Q) In regard to my first projection of myself into the astral plane, about two weeks ago: Some of the people were animated and some seemed like waxen images of themselves. What made the difference?
    (A) Some - those that appear as images - are the expressions or shells or the body of an individual that has been left when its soul self has projected on, and has not been as yet dissolved - as it were - to the realm of that activity.
    For what individuals are lives on and takes form in that termed by others as the astral body. The soul leaves same, and it appears as seen. Other individuals, as experienced, are in their ANIMATED form through their own sphere of experience at the present.
12. (Q) Why did I see my father and his two brothers as young men, although I knew them when they were white-haired?
    (A) They are growing, as it were, upon the eternal plane. For, as may be experienced in every entity, a death is a birth. And those that are growing then appear in their growing state.
13. (Q) Any other advice?
    (A) First, do those things that will make thine body - as it were - WHOLE. Projections, inflections, astral experiences, are much harder upon those who are not WHOLLY physically fit.
14. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 516-3 on 1/10/35 and subsequent Reports.
2. 8/29/35 She submitted questions.

REPORTS

1. 9/19/35 "I've been thinking over my rdg. very carefully... I got something very definite. The Rosicrucians dwell on the objective and subjective minds and their action and reaction, but I felt the subjective being connected so directly with the cosmic world it found its supply from outside forces - and until the time was ripe no advancement along psychic revelations was possible. I see now, thanks to you, it is all a chemical action of the various food values within that prepares one for spiritual vision. Lots of psychic people do not recognize that importance or how they became so. But also many are wonderful mediums and yet are sick. They say it all rests with their guides as to healing or other revelations they have, etc.
   "This one thing I have forever - it rests with me to keep struggling for knowledge. I've made a study of foods but I've never yet hit on just the right combination for me. I plan to work most of the winter on self discovery by way of the physical.
   "What you told me about the waxen and animated faces on the astral plane was so interesting. As you say, the whole thing in a nutshell is that stage one is in and what all the others are also, is the action or reaction (or God in other words) of the universe. I'm getting too deep to put my thoughts into words, but I want you to know I appreciate what you sent me...
   "This is a very lengthy letter but I have something now that will stay with me always and I'll remember also you were the one to reveal it to me. If that is any comfort for all your effort on my behalf I hope it may compensate your desire to be of service to humanity to some extent."
2. 3/15/37 She wrote EC wishing him success in the A.R.E. 1937 Program.
3. Routine mailing in 1942 was ret'd marked ADDRESS UNKNOWN.

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