Edgar Cayce Readings, 670-1

(Life Reading Suggestion)

TEXT

EC: Yes, we have the body and those relations with the universe and universal forces, that are latent and manifested in the personalities of the entity now known as [670].
In entering the present experience for this entity, and in giving that which may be helpful in the present experience, well that the astrological as well as the innate influences in the experiences of the mental and soul development of the entity be considered in their proper relationships.
First, in entering, we find the entity coming under the influences from the astrological sojourns; not because the planets were in a given position but the indwellings of the associations of the entity-soul in those environs having an influence, as:
Neptune - making for the interests of the entity in those things having to do with the out of doors, with the activities of animated objects or beings, or animals; and in the mysterious nature, as the reading, the stories, the influences that make for an activity in the experience that must deal with something in the mystical or mystic life of individuals. These are as innate influences, and this lends also to the abilities in the entity - if the applications are made in self in the material sense - to make or to become interested in things dealing with the nature of inventions; such as traps, catches, things dealing with the activities out of doors, peculiar character of springs, locks, fastenings, that deal with the mysterious activities or workings in wood, that would deal with anything having to do with the mysterious influences or that are as a mystery in the experience of one.
Hence we find that certain types of puzzles are of an interest to the entity; something of the mysterious nature, as in cryptograms, anagrams, would find an interest for the entity - and these may be used in the material world as experiences that may be made into applicable or practical things for an advancement in the material things of the entity's experience.
Also in Mars, as related to the activities under Saturn, the influences are such that LITTLE things often change the whole activity. An unkind word, a cross word here or there often to the entity means much more than a good bawling out respecting some activity in which the entity feels or knows there have been errors or that conditions might have been changed for the betterment. Yet these influences make for the same changing as to what are the desires, wishes or activities in which the entity may engage itself; tending to become - with those influences that have been seen - rather the dreamer, the visioning of things and planning what may be made activative in the influence or experience of the entity in itself. These are as influences that may be made for weal or woe. For, if such an entity or soul were to find itself without those influences that must ever be as an ideal to which the balance may be drawn as to its relationships with others, as to its changes in its experiences or environs or activities, these would make for detrimental conditions - unless safe and sure in those things that bespeak not only of the moral but of the mental and spiritual life as well.
These things, then, would be as warnings to the entity and to those who would advise or counsel with the entity; not merely from fear, not merely from being in the right in this direction or nature, but as from that which bespeaks from the conscience's sake, those things in which the judgements or activities of the entity may engage - either in the mental, material or spiritual - ever must be governed by those things of a spiritual source or nature. For, as will ever be seen in any influence, the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. The environs and hereditary influences that may be said to be from the purely material sense would never answer in the activities for this entity, whether in relationship to material or spiritual things, as an answer for that to which it would bring itself in relationships with or without these conditions. For the basis in this entity's experience must be that which is well-grounded in self from first taking counsel within self and knowing from what basis, from what standard the judgements of the activities are to be judged or governed; and these will make for the general assurance within the experiences that the outcome of whatever activity in which the entity may engage in the material sense will bring for the experience that which is worth while. For, it is not all of life alone to live nor all of death to die, to those that have visioned - and do vision - that purpose for which the experience of an entity is engaged in its passage through any particular experience in the earth.
The influences also from Jupiter, we find, will come shortly in the experience of the entity; and - as we will find, with the directing of self in those activities that may be outlined in the experience - in the latter portion of the coming month, when Jupiter is as a ruling influence in the activities of those born under those signs and environs in which the entity finds itself, these will become more of the benevolent nature in the experience of such an entity. And then these are not only as an influence for good, but used properly may bring the associations in the broader activities of a material life that will make for successes in the EXPERIENCES - if these are grounded in those truths of spiritual life that have been indicated in the experience of this entity, now known as [670].
As to the appearances, then, in the earth, and their influence upon the entity in the present experience:
Before this we find the entity was in those lands of the present nativity, rather than of birth, but about those same lands where there were many changes being made during the periods when oppressions came from the disputations between the various lands regarding the ownership, and as to whom and to which Crown there should be the payment of taxes or dues as to their relationships in carrying on the governmentations.
The entity then, in the name Robert Enezel, was near the upper portion of Lake Champlain, and in the activities there as the miller. Yes, it still may be found in those portions of same - in the waters that enter into this expanse - where Enezel with the others defended this land, where they had chosen to set their own possessions; a miller, an actor in reclaiming the land from the forest - the making of the relationships with the dwellers in the land during that period.
With the coming of the disputations the entity joined with the active forces against the English peoples, but with the French - and these made for periods and days of turmoils and strife, and yet these joined in to make for the periods of a soul development; for when one in a material or physical life expends self in service for others, SOUL development, spiritual enlightenment, must be the result of same - for it is according to the judgements that have been set, "As ye do it unto the least of these, my little ones, ye do it unto me." And it has been given as to Who, in answer to "When saw we thee in prison and visited thee, when saw we thee ahungered and gave thee drink?" These were the activities of the entity, and through the experience brought much to the soul development of the entity.
In the present from the experience we find varied inclinations in the activities of this entity. Kind, gentle-hearted; yet often very stern, often very hardheaded in determining factors in the experiences of the activities of the entity; these harkened from those things innately builded within the experience of the soul.
Before that we find the entity was in that land now known as the Holy Land, during those periods when there were those followings for those that had named the Name of Him that walked in the land of promise.
The entity was among those of the soldiery that were sent from the Roman land to keep not only the peace but to make for the collecting of the customs in that land; joined in with the soldiery that made for the guard about those of the land when there were the rebellions that arose just previous to the arrest of the Master and the Savior of men.
Then the entity heard much of that as went on during that period of activity. This brought conviction in the inner self, yet fear of those things that would be said about one for embracing the cause that apparently was lost with the crucifixion of the leader caused the entity to keep same within self - and only with those periods of persecution after the entity had returned to the Roman land were there activative forces in the actions or the experiences of the entity, and then this brought to the entity troublesome days and periods; for the entity befriending the ones that had embraced the Cause lost in the physical and material things because of its kindly act. This has made in the experience of the entity in the present those things where it has been rather uphill to even talk with the entity concerning such experiences in the life, yet INNATELY and within self judgements have been passed - and oft does the entity counsel with self without giving the material expression concerning same.
In the name then Philose, the entity PHYSICALLY lost; AGAIN spiritually, soully, gained - for those experiences brought turmoil in the material life yet satisfaction in the inner self.
Before that we find the entity was in that land now known as the Persian or Arabian, during those periods when there was the building of the city in the plains and hills where many gathered for their activities, in the ways between the northern and southern lands, the ways between the eastern and the Egyptian lands.
The entity then was among the people from the Grecian land who came into that land for aid in the physical things; given then to those that made for the developments of the period in the out of door exercise for the developments of the body in relationships to the activities of individuals. In the experience in the Persian land much of the mental and spiritual forces were added in the experience of the entity during that sojourn or experience, for the BODY developed physically, and material things, material wealth, material welfare that had been the principal of the entity's activities and sojourn; yet broken in body through the activities in that particular sojourn gained again the position in those activities. Then, when there were rebellions in the land, and the sojourn of the entity's own people, the entity - Exerexten brought for the peoples of the land aid and help; for the DEFENSE of the city and the saving of those portions depended upon the activities of the entity in that experience.
Then, the entity gained in the material, and also in the mental and physical experiences during that sojourn.
Before that we find the entity was in that land now known as the Atlantean, during the periods when there were the turmoils after the first outburst - or the separation of the isles and the land.
The entity was among the people that were with the sons of Belial, that warred with the sons of the One influence - or the forces that are known as the relationship of man with the Creative Forces that may be manifest in the earth. Yet with the destruction, there was the gaining activity because of the influence in the experience that in the present would be termed GOOD. When those divisions again came, the entity was among those that attempted to leave the land for the sojourning in other lands; bringing eventually those activities in what is now known as the Central American land.
In the experience the entity became in the latter days or sojourn, in those active forces in what may be termed the Incal land, the second in command; becoming the priest in the latter portion of its sojourn.
As to the abilities, then, and that to which the entity may attain in the present:
From the experiences of the entity through its earthly sojourn, and those influences that brought to the entity activative forces for soul or material development, it may be seen that when the promptings of the self's activity in the mental or physical body are from the spiritual sources, peace and harmony come with the experience of a soul. When these arise from the self-aggrandizement of self's own interests, they bring turmoil and strife not only within the mental but the material experiences of an entity.
Then, first find self - and the promptings of the inner self. What are the motivative influences in the experience? And enjoin self in those things that may deal with the constructive force in the creating of new experiences for man, in the activative forces of those things that become creative in the material plane these will offer an outlet for the abilities of the entity that will bring material-mental success to the experience of the entity. Or join with those who may be in that field of activity of the scientific research into other fields, where there are the development for the searching for lost or hidden civilizations or activities. This will bring the experience to the entity, through the abilities, for the creating of aids and helps to man's experience - in its active forces from without - which will bring understanding in many of the fields of activity of the entity.
There are those expeditions being formed; as from the Pennsylvania University, even from some of the other universities in the northwest, or the Smithsonian Institute, to which the entity may join by the latter portion of the coming month - or by those regular activities when such begin in February of the coming year, when these may bring activative forces that will be in keeping with that to which the entity may attain in the present. But let ever this be as the guide for the things that may bring the greater help in ANY experience:
Study to show thyself approved unto thy Maker that meets thee from within, avoiding the appearances of evil, keeping self unspotted from the world; for THESE bespeak of those that are the children of light.
Ready for questions.
(Q) For what vocation in life is the entity best fitted?
(A) An inventor, or an aid in scientific research in fields of activity that may seek for lost civilizations.
(Q) What further training is necessary for this?
(A) In the one, the application of the ideas of the entity in a more practical way and manner. In the other, the joining with others in research, that necessary for not only the geographical but the scientific research in the various fields - whether in the East or in the Far East, or whether in the central portion of the own land, these make for their own developments, or the TRAININGS in same, through whatever field in which there is the activity.
(Q) How may it be obtained - this training?
(A) By making application to or through those channels that seek those who may aid in this particular field of endeavor.
(Q) What use should he make of the natural gift in drawing?
(A) It will be necessary to draw for these things, should this be chosen in this field of activity - and be well!
(Q) How may this gift be further developed and expressed?
(A) As seen from the experiences and the inclinations, to the entity it must be forced as a necessity for its own better expression of self.
(Q) Should he specialize in any one phase of outdoor activity? If so, which?
(A) As we would find, it would be better in the field of research.
(Q) What steps should he take in the coming month?
(A) Make the connections, associations and applications to be among or a portion of the parties in such research.
(Q) In what capacity?
(A) As an aide.
There are researchers in Montana, in Arizona, in Yucatan; there are researchers in Honduras, in Asia, in Egypt, in the Chaldean country - all over! All of these expeditions go from - MOST of them are financed from - the SURROUNDINGS of the entity. Contact these various ones. The abilities and the activities of the entity in those fields may be far-reaching.
Become associated with Andrews; become associated with the University - with any of these, whichever field is chosen!
Do that.
We are through for the present.
Copy to Self
Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

11/19/33 See 333-9, Par. 16-A advising 670-1.
2/21/34 Father, Mr. [333]'s ltr.: "[670] was out on his skis until midnight last night...he has learned to handle them real well. We wish that we knew what to do to help him along the right lines. He needs help so badly and it worries us to see him drifting along aimlessly when the guidance we could get for him through a Life Rdg. is out of our reach financially."

REPORTS

GD's note: Both parents seemed pleased with the rdg. and felt that it was direct guidance and timely; they said that [670] hadn't seemed interested in anything since getting out of high school except hanging around stables to see if he could help take care of the horses, etc. - he just loved to take care of animals.
1/01/35 See 670-2, an emergency Physical Rdg. for a mule bite.
1/25/35 See father's rdg. 333-5, in re possibility of [670] working with [333] and [602] at Sun Air Farm, doing chores, etc.
8/31/35 Letter from Merner's Camp, Oakridge, N.J. to EC from [670]:
"I have been following my Life Reading as close as circumstances would permit. In accordance with the reading and what I think are my own desires, I have chosen the field of research and archaeology.
"At the time of my reading (Sept. 24th, 1934) due to the unsettled condition of the family plus my own lack of business experience, I failed some of the important suggestions for the immediate future.
"Recently when I found the opportunity to make the effort; I find circumstances and influences have changed so that I am greatly in need of suggestions for the present. As I feel I can get these suggestions through a check reading I am writing you at this time.
"I would appreciate it greatly if you would have a check reading on me as soon as you can possibly arrange it; as I have seen Dr. Bennett at the American Museum of Natural History and on his suggestion I am writing to Santa Fe for further information, regarding research activities which are being carried on by The Laboratory of Anthropology of Santa Fe; under Jesse Rusbaum.
"Questions I would like to ask are as follows:
"1. What connections and applications should I make in the immediate future.
"2. Would the suggestion given me by Dr. Bennett in regard to research work at Santa Fe be the MOST favorable for me to follow at the present time.
"3. If so how should I go about making connections.
"4. Would it be advisable for me to join one of the Civilian Conservation camps; until I make the proper connections and have an opportunity to become actively engaged in research work.
"Much that I shall do from now on will be done in my own responsibility and I would like to have you regard the expense of securing as up to me. I will pay as I am able. Trusting you will find it possible to aid me at this time, I am," Yours very truly, [670].
9/12/35 See 670-5.
1/15/74 Received a letter from Mr. [670] requesting a copy of his Life Rdg. stating: "...I stayed in Europe after WW II, I am now retired from Civil Service and live permanently here in France. I had lost all contact with the activities of the A.R.E. for many years.
"We invited a French lady (Madam de A) to Thanksgiving Dinner last year and during a conversation with my oldest son your father's name was brought up [letter to Hugh Lynn]. My son, of course, replied that I had known your father. The result was a lengthy and very interesting discussion as you may imagine.
"This was my first knowledge that books have been written on your wonderful father's abilities. I tried to find my Life Reading to show the lady but it has apparently been lost or destroyed during one of our many moves...
"Not being able to show my Life Reading was a disappointment, particularly since the lady is one of a group here that is very much interested... As an outcome of our conversations, she loaned me her copy of De Nombreuses Demeures (Many Mansions). I read it (the first time I have had the courage to read all the way through a book in French) and enjoyed it very much. It reminded me of many things I had half forgotten...
"My new daughter-in-law gave me a copy of Lytle Robinson's 'Edgar Cayce's Story of the Origin and Destiny of Man' as a Christmas present. Since I have a deep conviction in your late fathers activities and the truths he revealed, and also a deep interest in archaeology (as your father prophesied), the book is more than interesting. I have read it twice already (studied it would be a more accurate term).
"Now, I suppose as everyone who writes to you, the time has come to tell you my troubles and ask for your help. First and most important my youngest son age sixteen suffers from attacks of semi-consciousness. Extensive examination and tests, including the latest made by the American Hospital of Paris, indicate that he suffers from a brain injury at birth. The final diagnosis is: 'temporal lobe epilepsy secondary to birth injury and left cortical atrophy.'... "Another problem of purely self interest is that I feel I should be doing something constructive rather than or in addition to sailing, fishing, building radio control devices and model boats and airplanes. In view of my retirement annuity and my wife's real estate interests in France, I no longer have the excuse of working for my families security. It is therefore imperative that I resume constructive effort to fulfill my purpose in life even though belatedly. I say 'resume' because before WW II I did work for the Smithsonian and felt I was doing what your father had advised. I feel that a copy of my old Life Reading and any related readings you have on file might help me. A paragraph on page 111 of Edgar Cayce's Story of the Origin and Destiny of Man by Lytle Robinson, identified as case 670-1 appears to be extracted from my Life Reading...
"All matters of an archaeological nature are of interest to me, i.e., I vaguely recall that pits of unknown use were once defined. These were found throughout the world. Such pits were recently uncovered in the Pyrenees mountains not far from here. These are pits of varying sizes and depths, lined and probably covered with flat stones or slabs sometimes three feet by two feet and several inches thick. Information relative to the Basque people is also of great interest to me because I live among them.
"If there is anything I can do for you, perhaps an errand on this side of the ocean, please feel free to ask me.
"I am, of course, prepared to pay all costs of material you may send me..." [670]
9/17/74 Letter received from [670] after Life Reading sent:
"Thank you very much for the copy of my Life Reading. I feel I can still apply the guidance. I am blessed with good health and considerable freedom of choice, I will eventually identify an appropriate channel and engage in something constructive. The introductory brochure is very interesting. I had not realized the magnitude of the A.R.E. It brought back memories of people I knew almost forty years ago, like David E. Kahn and Dr. Reilly. As to the list of publications I wish I could read all of them. I may come to Virginia some day and get a taste of this wealth of material. How is the cost of living at the beach? Your journey to Mt. Carmel is indeed very interesting. I hope that as a result you will be able to stimulate the interest of an appropriate archaeological society to accomplish the extensive research and excavation that the site deserves..."