This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at The Oakland, 2006 Colombia Road, Apt. 40, Washington, D.C., this 5th day of October, 1934, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [678], new Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by her sister, Mrs. [264].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Hugh Lynn Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [678] and Mrs. [264]. Born January 22, 1885, in Northhampton County, near Jackson, North Carolina.

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1. EC: Yes, we have the entity here, and those relations with the universe and universal forces, that are latent and manifested in the personalities of the present entity, known as [678].
2. In entering this present experience we find the entity coming under influences from astrological sojourns. These make for the urges that are latent, or that are the the mental outlooks upon the experiences of the entity in this present experience.
3. While these are a portion of the entity's experience and have their influence in the mental visions of the entity, these are altered by the choice or the will of the entity as it is in a material experience; yet the urges from sojourns make for rather those that are a portion of the soul experience, while in material things they may be cast aside or shed as a garment. Hence these reflect in the experience of an entity by rather the sojourn of the entity in the experience than the planet, star, or various phases of the zodiac being in certain positions. They are in the positions rather for or from the soul's activity, than they influencing the activity irrespective of the soul's own experience.
4. Hence we find these as the latent experiences and urges in this entity:
5. Mercury, we find, makes for a high mental ability, especially in discerning individual activity, and this would aid, does aid the entity in judging people - or people being prompted by their inner urges. This is more applicable also in the experience of the entity in the material things, being prompted in detail activities and the little niceties of judgements, as to how careful individuals are as to the little things about them.
6. Then, with the influence of Venus combined with same (though it is at an at-variance with Venus when the zodiacal signs of the opposites in Aries are in Scorpio, or in the November and October sign), we find:
7. One tender of heart; sympathies are easily aroused as to individual conditions, not as a mass. Rather does the entity ever see relationships as to individuals rather than large groups or masses, for to the entity the individual case shows the earmarks of the general conditions in any specific activity among its fellow man.
8. As to the influences that are in cross from Saturn and Venus, we find the entity continually making new contacts that are as experiences, yet have brought and do bring developments in the soul's activity of the entity's being able and willing to be free from censure of others. This is an element of activity that may be said to be a crowning glory of the entity's experience in the present sojourn.
9. The abilities for physical activities are judged by or for the entity from this sojourn and connection. Hence, while being tolerant for others, every detail of that which is to be performed in an association or relation with others (for it is people rather than things that are of the greatest interest to the entity) must be carried to its proper fruition. Hence an entity from the purely mental that is sensitive to the feelings of others, and constantly makes for others confiding in the self; and the entity becomes the confidante of many.
10. In the application for developments for the soul influence in the mental field, would that all had attained to that where this entity has attained and does apply self in the material things of the earth - or in this experience!
11. As Saturn makes for changes and for new beginnings, we find these come, have come, at definite periods in the experience of the entity in the present sojourn; yet such changes have seldom arisen from what may be said to be the material angle the cause or effect of a material activity, yet the material activities of the entity in change have been very definite, very decided, and very much opposed to one another.
12. As to the physical appearances, then, and that which has been builded in the experience of the entity in the present, [678], we find:
13. Before this the entity was in the land of the present nativity, during those periods when there were the changes in the relationships of the people that had first settled in the land when the natives came for seeking the sustaining influences in the material affairs.
14. The entity was among the children of those that had settled there, and (though in the body and sex as at present) led others to make for an association with those in the land north of there for protections, and made for the relations by the care and attention given to those that were under the influence of the plague that best the land during that sojourn; going farther and farther west in the aid that was given. Hence we find in the experience of Ernestine Dale there were the innate abilities for caring for those that were in the state of being unable to care for themselves; yet these conditions were brought rather by circumstance than by choice of the entity - though they were a portion of an experience to the entity in meeting the conditions in the mental, the spiritual experiences of an entity for its soul, mental and material developments. For that which has prompted same has ever (for the entity) been founded rather in the spiritual basis than in the material effects. Hence seldom do we find the entity in its activities with its fellow man doing that which is to be seen of man only; rather as from the promptings of the inner conscience.
15. In that experience the entity developed in many of those faculties of the physical, the mental and spiritual aspects of the entity's experience. Again we see from that experience the abilities to meet those situations as they arise in the experience of the entity, as may be said in light parlance, as an everyday business. Rather than being worried or harried by dissension, rather does it become, "I will be all things unto all men that I may thereby glorify the spirit of truth that prompts the activity."
16. Before that we find the entity was during those periods when there were the turmoils in what is now known as the French and Fatherland, when the young were called upon the formulate or to make the pilgrimage to the Holy Lands; and the entity was among those children (and a few there were) that gained a hold in those lands about the dividing lines - that were turned into the activities of those that sought and so set a material as well as mental development for the entity through the experience. Hence we have some very innate experiences and urges from that sojourn of the entity in the name Gretchen Henzolg.
17. The entity, when there is the sound of martial music, feels as if it plays upon chords within self; not as of dread, yet not as of exaltation; rather as of MOVING for the impulses in the experience of others. For the entity then was a musician in the experience, and used same in the land now known as the Arabian - rather than the Holy Land, though the intent was for that pilgrimage; for the entity then became that aid to those peoples that were of the faith the entity was starting out to destroy. Not as a turncoat, nor a deserter, but rather through those experiences there comes much of the tolerance and understanding that individual souls looking - looking - looking through the windows of their minds and souls VIEW life and its experiences from whatever angle they are seeking; and yet it ALL arises from One purpose. And until selfishness arises within the experience of those things in a soul, it IS at-one. Hence that injunction by the Teacher of teachers, "Be ye as little children, for of such is the kingdom of heaven." No thought of self in those hearts that through their nearness to those fields of activity in which the spirit soul, or the soul-body has been engaged, come. Only materiality builds selfishness, and the awareness of self's power.
18. In that experience also we find the entity gained in power because of those influences upon the households; for much was accomplished by the entity in establishing individual households that later to some became stumblingblock; not carried, then, as the entity began the separation - which was that each family should be a unit, and each then cooperative one with another.
19. Before that we find the entity was in the land now known as the Persian or Arabian, during the periods when there was the building of the city in the hills and plains where people from all lands came; not only as a commercial center but rather that where the mental and soul might find aid and help, as well as for the physical ills.
20. The entity among those people from the land now known as the Grecian came for an aid, and the entity - then in the name Meda - remained to aid in the teachings of those in the varied dialects, the varied languages to compare and to draw upon the strength of others; developing in those days to where the entity became rather the overseer - or what would be termed in the present among the superintendents of instruction; the entity among that group.
21. In the present from that sojourn may be seen the urge as to those things that partake of both the old and the new; those things that have been fashioned for the use about individuals, as to housing equipment, as to those things that partake of making an influence in the experiences or the lives of individuals by their association with things that take on - to the entity, in the experience - A NEW MEANING. And the entity harkens within self to those latent things that partake of brass, stone, iron, that is wrought into peculiar shapes, that have a fascination for the entity.
22. Before that we find the entity was in that land now known as the Egyptian (or Og), among those when there was the establishing again of the activities of Ra-Ta as the return to power in that land, and the taking in of those that were as ministers and teachings of others.
23. The entity was among those that rebelled at that division, or at the taking in of those from the Atlantean, the Persian and Indian land - those even from the Abyssinian, into the direct activity for the peoples in that experience; bringing for self dissensions, bringing for others, through the associations with those in power, that which made for the better understandings of the peoples as related to their relationships to the material activities and the relationships of those that were consecrated or set aside for the religious or spiritual service of that period.
24. Hence as we find in the activity of She-her-len, in the experience the next changes should come in the present sojourn of the entity wherein - as supervisor for the activities where there may be teachings in schools, colleges, or where the young are to be trained - (for the abilities in that field are from the activities then) - there may be brought the greater satisfaction in the material things in this experience.
25. In making those preparations for same, only does the entity need - for the coming year, not in the present - to make these associations in whatever field is chosen, whether in the north, the south, the middle or the extreme west; for only through the presenting of the qualifications that the experiences in the present have set for the entity for its association, the entity may receive (if this is desired) activity in that particular field as supervisor for those in schools, college activities, especially with those of its own sex - or co-eds also.
26. As to the abilities, then, and that to which the entity may attain, and how:
27. As indicated, not only through the mental and soul development but through the experiences of the entity in the earth, there are those peculiar faculties for the entity to keep peace among many minds, and yet minister to them in their needs, in not only the material but the spiritual life; not only in precept but - most of all - by the soul development in self.
28. Ready for questions.
29. (Q) Should I continue my present work?
    (A) As we find in the immediate, yes. In the preparations for that which we find would make for the greater satisfaction, begin the connections or associations for same.
30. (Q) Through whom should I endeavor to make these connections?
    (A) As given, choose what portion of the land, the country, would be to the entity the most desirous. Then, through those channels where the selections are made for conditions to act in such capacities, seek!
31. (Q) Are there any particular studies or preparations that the entity should make to prepare self to be such a supervisor?
    (A) It's done it for the last ten thousand five hundred years! It's pretty well provided!
32. (Q) What school would it be best for me to apply to?
    (A) As indicated, a choice must be made first in self. North, south, or in whatever position is desired, see?
33. (Q) What part of the country would be best for this entity for her best development?
    (A) As we find, this is matter of choice; for, as given, in all lines there has been the change here, there. Some must be by water, some must be in mountains, some must be dales or vales; yet THIS entity, as we find, in ANY environ that is chosen may - with the application and the presenting of credentials - make an association.
    Remember, as given, oft have the changes come; yet seldom from reason - rather than the abilities innately and manifestedly - have the changes been made.
34. (Q) I desire to remain in Washington.
    (A) Any of the schools, the Washington schools or those that are in close proximity to same, may be had by the preparation - which is the deciding and making application.
35. (Q) As supervisor, would a position such as house mother to a fraternity or sorority be what is meant?
    (A) This may be the activity, yes. Where individuals and their activity, rather than things, are looked after. For, as given, the abilities and the qualities in self have fitted, do fit the entity for such an activity in the better way.
36. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file

REPORTS

1. 10/06/34 She referred Mrs. [680] for a Physical Rdg.
2. 10/11/34 She referred Mrs. [690].
3. 10/16/34 She obtained a Physical Rdg. for herself - see 678-2.
4. 10/21/34 See personal message in 705-1, Par 23-A; 1/27/35 in 705-2, Par. 14-A.
5. 11/02/34 EC's ltr. to Mrs. [340]: "Mrs. [678] is one of the most considerate and one of the loveliest persons I ever met."
6. 1/31/35 See mother's Life Rdg., 851-2, Par. 23-A--26-A in re their past associations.
7. 6/03/36 See 678-3, a Ck. Life Rdg.
8. 5/18/37 HLC's letter to EC: "Mrs. [678]'s mother, Mrs. [851], is a constant care to her."
9. 5/27/38 She reported on helpful reading for her brother, Mr. [843].
10. 10/19/38 She obtained Life Rdg. 843-9 for her brother.
11. 10/17/38 EC's letter: "You don't know how much good it does me to know that your name is on the list of those that pray with me every afternoon - when I try to help. Am sure you have experienced the fact that there are those whom we feel that their prayers will avail much - and that is the way I feel about yours - so can just say THANK you. But really I think this will go a long way in unifying our work - and all that we are really interested will have a much greater part if possible in same. Am sure it helps [to] know I feel better personally - and many are writing me of experiences they have had at time of reading when they never did before.
    "Again thank you and may HIS blessings rest upon you and yours."
    "With Love from all,"
    Sincerely, Edgar Cayce
12. 8/12/41 She obtained a Ck. Physical - see 678-4.
13. 12/12/41 Mother [851]'s letter: "...[678] keeps busy all the time with her job as 'major' manager of this building full of people - 71 families. In addition to this she has been appointed Air Raid Warden for this building. She has 3 assistants all of them are busy studying how and what to do in case of emergency. She is out tonight attending an Air Raid Warden School of instruction..."
14. 1/24/42 Letter from Mrs. [264] to EC: "...[678] is an air raid warden and she has had that nurses training, she is helping in that. She devotes several hours every day to those in addition to what she is doing, so she really is going from light every morning until twelve every night, and occasionally she runs the switchboard all night when she finds it impossible to get an operator..."
15. 3/01/42 Letter from Mrs. [264] to GD: "...[678] has taken three Red Cross examinations, and another member told me that [678] got the highest grades in the classes..."
16. See subsequent Ck. Physical Readings.
17. 6/18/43 [678]'s letter: "Since knowing you and your work I have such a different outlook on life. I just don't see how I struggled along - I wish I could express my appreciation of what your life has meant to me. Nothing could really hurt me now, except physical pain. And I'm so much more tolerant than I used to be."
18. 3/01/59 [678]'s letter: "Hello Gladys & Hugh Lynn - I so often think about you all. I shall always be glad I knew Mr. Cayce. I'd love to go to Va. Beach sometime, but I probably never will again. I think I'm stuck in ... [suburbs with sister] for the rest of my days. I really think I am very fortunate to be here. I just don't like living alone. My love and very best wishes to both of you." Fondly, [678]
19. 3/10/60 Letter from [264] to GDT: "...We lost our sister, [678] on Dec. 10th with cancer of the thyroid. She was operated on, on June 10th, and got well, and we, and the Drs. were so pleased. In Nov. it began giving trouble. We just don't understanding. She was always so well, and she certainly tried to eat properly, and her life readings had said she rendered a service in every incarnation. Gladys, she asked us not to tell that she had cancer, so don't tell it around. A week before she died, her left lung and throat filled with fluid, so we just told that. She was conscious all along until a few hours before she died. [853] and I went up there about Dec. 1st. Am so glad we could. She seemed so pleased to have us. I can't realize that she has gone. She was always so much alive and doing something for someone. She was in a Hospital for three weeks before she died..."

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