This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 31st day of December, 1934, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [776], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., via his brother-in-law, Mr. [749].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mildred Davis, L. B. and Hugh Lynn Cayce. Born October 16, 1885, in Lindenhurst, Long Island, N.Y.

TEXT

1. EC: [GD's note: At beginning of reading, before going back over years to birth date, Edgar Cayce said:] 5-2-4-3 - that's the time when he left Egypt, you see.
2. Yes, we have the entity and those relations with the universe and universal forces, that are latent and manifested in the personalities of the present entity, [776].
3. [GD's note: Then, following the above paragraph:] This aside, not in: Very often it is difficult to follow in the line that has been indicated in giving such information; for the influences of certain specific conditions press in to make their activity upon the interpreting of the record that has been made by such an one. [GD's note: I left out paragraphs one and three when I sent the original copy to Mr. [776].]
4. In entering life in the present experience from the astrological aspects we find the entity coming under those influences of Mars, Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn (not in the order named, but the order of their influence in the present experience of the entity); making for these urges in the present - but this is irrespective of what the activity of the will may be respecting same:
5. Mars - not an adverse, but rather the constructive influence; for the tendencies of the entity are to profit by the indiscretions or the activities of others where anxiety, wrath, madness or the like have caused the activities of others. Hence the entity itself is high-tempered, yet - as may be termed - it is discrete in its activities through the mental urges. While there might be those experiences when there would be the activity without taking thought, this very experience is that which often causes others to believe the entity rather slow in its actions in making decisions. The entity once making decisions in any direction, whether influenced from the mental, spiritual or purely material aspect, is very hard to deter or alter from those opinions.
6. Jupiter makes for the associations in positions or places where the activity is in relations with those in authority, or where the activity is to influence or touch the lives of many.
7. Saturn is both an adverse and a constructive force for the entity, making for changes; constantly on the hunt for something that is to alter the activities of others, more than that which is to alter or make changes in the activities of the entity or of self. Hence we find it is not as a double-minded individual in an unconstructive manner, but as an entity capable of seeing from more than one angle in ANY direction, in ANY association that may be had by the entity. And yet the entity is quite determined in that which it desires to attain for self; not egotistical, yet giving the appearance of same in many ways and manners - which has at times, as has the determination of the entity in holding to views, lost for the entity associations and friendships that it has felt at times should have been maintained. Yet from the experiences in Saturn, seldom does the entity cry over that it can't help - or couldn't help. Hence a cheery disposition, a tendency to look at those things that bring discontent or worriment in the minds of others as something to be soon passed over; yet internally in self often worrying, when the appearance is that he is not thinking about the condition at all! These are innate and active in the MENTAL or the astrological experience of the entity.
8. As to what the entity does ABOUT such depends upon the application of choice, or will, by the entity.
9. Then, as to the appearances in the earth that influence the entity in the present, we find:
10. Before this the entity lived in those periods when there were the ingatherings or settlings in the land of the present nativity, when there were first being established in the land of present nativity the governmental activities.
11. The entity then, in the name H. W. Wharton, acted in the capacity of the peace officer, or the "crier" for those gatherings when there were to be judgments passed as to the relationships with individuals as to the rules that had been set. In the experience the entity gained and lost; gained through those activities where ALL were considered as a unit; lost when using the position for self-aggrandizement or indulgences - which brought in the experience of the entity questionings by many of those not only in power or position but by those that were to be judged or corrected by the entity in its capacity.
12. In the present from that period there are the tendencies towards the associations dealing with law, order, or those things that have to do with people that make corrections in any direction, way or manner, pertaining to the forms of regulating the activities of others.
13. Before that we find the entity was in the land now known as the Fatherland, or Germany, during those periods when there were the gatherings of those that would go into the Holy War, into those activities for the defense of purpose, of lands, against those that to the criers of the day desecrated the Holy Lands.
14. The entity then, in the name Hefensteifel, gained through the greater portion; though acting in the capacity of a leader, or a warrior, and making for many indiscreet views, moves and activities that brought questionings by the many and by the associates, relations and activities in their attempts to meet in that activity. Yet the entity, in the latter portion of the experience, brought to all with whom the entity became associated the understanding that while in the material planes there are those activities that bespeak the tend of the spiritual, the material must be cared for that in materialization the spiritual may work through the physical body; or the preserving of order, in not only the relations of the care of homes but of that which made for the preserving of same.
15. Hence in the present experience we may find those periods when the activities either in the capacity of one in the food, the provision or the insurance business, may become a portion of the entity's experience; provided it deals with the PRESERVING of the home life.
16. Before that we find the entity was in the land now known as Egypt, during those periods when there were the rebuildings for those peoples through the return of the Priest and the upbuilding and persevering in making for the records that were to be - and remain - as an active experience in many.
17. The entity then was in the capacity of a lieutenant or aide in those activities of keeping ORDER. Or, as would be termed in the present, the entity was an OFFICIAL under the direction of both the King and the Priest.
18. In the name Arsha-Heli, the entity gained in those activities that made for the preserving of unity of thought, unity of activity in giving expression to the thought, in the material things.
19. So, in the present, the entity may act in these capacities, having those abilities in regard to preserving order, in any directions that relate to the individuals and the groups for the persevering and preserving of such relationships; and make for the greater development in the experience of the entity.
20. Then, as to the abilities of the entity in the present, and that to which it may attain - and how:
21. As indicated from the material standpoint, that which deals with individual activity as related to the general public, or as to law and order, or in those special capacities either for government or for corporations, or bodyguard in such relations; provided same is prompted ever by that innate desire for the entity to keep the constructive forces in the activities of self and those with whom the entity may be associated.
22. First, then, keep:
23. Know in what thou hast believed, making thine ideal not of material but rather of spiritual forces; and ye will come to those influences where the greater soul and the greater mental development will bring material satisfaction, spiritual enlightenment, mental peace.
24. Ready for questions.
25. (Q) Would it be best for the entity to seek some capacity connected with law and order, or consider the insurance business as suggested?
    (A) As we find, the greater development may be with the law and order. Either with government, corporation, or the like; though it may deal or lead through the insurance; for it IS an ASSURANCE to the public, if the capacities of such an officer are kept inviolate.
26. (Q) Would you make such suggestions as would be helpful to the entity at this time in making the necessary connections for such work?
    (A) Either make applications through regular channels, to those of law and order as related to the governmental activities - departmental activities in the government, or corporations.
27. (Q) Any specific corporation suggested?
    (A) Do something for self! (Some are before the body!)
28. We are through for the present

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. 12/01/34 He obtained a Physical Reading for his wife, Mrs. [755].

REPORTS

1. 1/31/35 Letter requesting Check Physical for wife, Mrs. [755]:
   "...Now as to my Life reading: I have read it several times, but due to my wife traveling to N.Y. daily, I have not attempted to look for a position up to the present time.
   "You suggested helping me if I did not quite understand the reading. Probably that would assist me greatly in digesting the reading somewhat. As I summarize it, it states as follows: As indicated, seek that which deals with individual activities as related to the general public [776-1, Par. 21]. I have for years been in public life as an elective or appointive official, up to January 1, 1935. I have applied for the appointment of Postmaster here but this seems impossible as I am not of the proper political faith. However, an examination was held and I applied.
   "I was formerly a Supervisor of this Township and was considering applying for the nomination again this coming fall. I do not know whether I can get it or if I did get it, whether I could be elected again. This has been in my mind for some time and is still being considered. Both of these pay a salary sufficient to live upon.
   "Then you say 'or as to law and order.' [766-1, Par. 21] Although I have not tried, I wondered if I could get located with the State Troopers, although this position might take me over parts of the state away from home, not to my liking, but that again seems improbable.
   "Continuing: 'or in those special capacities either for government or for corporations.' [776-1, Par. 21] Whether this refers to the law and order again or other positions such as above stated (post office) I do not know, but I have considered going into one of my old business lines again although that business is not prosperous at present (embroidery).
   "You finish by saying 'or bodyguard in such relations.' That is something I have not considered up to the present time.
   "Now if you can help me further in enlightening me I would appreciate it greatly; if necessary, a Check reading to clear up this reading also..."
2. 4/01/35 See 776-2.

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