This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 5th day of March, 1935, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [845], through Study Group #3 of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., and her sister, Mrs. [413].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. [845], Margaret Wilkins, Helen Ellington, Esther Wynne, L. B. and Hugh Lynn Cayce. Born November 12, 1898, in Pasquotank County near Elizabeth City, N.C.

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1. EC: Yes, we have the record of this entity now known as [845].
2. In entering the present experience, and in applying that which may be given for helpful instruction and counsel to the entity in the present, know that while the influences from astrological sojourns, as well as those of the material or earthly indwellings, make for urges and inclinations in the present experience, these are those experiences that make for, in the application of that known innately and manifestedly within self as respecting the constructive or creative forces of the spiritual life, what one does about same as in reference to one's own experience making for the development or the retardment. For true indeed, he that knoweth to do good and doeth it not, to him it is evil. He that knoweth not and doeth evil, to him the rather may give countenance; but he that knoweth evil and doeth it, to him it is damnation.
3. In the applications of those that are experiences in the earth, these are as the emotional or the sense emotions of the material experience; while indwellings in the environs of the astrological sojourns between those periods of material or earthly activity are as innate urges and are the greater influence when those urges from the atomic forces of such an influence are more perceptible by their position - and when the greater number of sojourners in such an environment are banded in a material activity. Yet all of these are, as indicated, but as urges; and what one does with one's experience, knowledge or understanding, makes for that which is the advancement or the retardment. For each soul must meet ITSELF and ITS activity IN THE EARTH; whether in a particular or individual sojourn or in WHATEVER the activity may be. For Life is ONE! And what ye sow ye MUST also reap.
4. As to the astrological aspects, then, respecting this entity, we find these are as the sojourns:
5. In Jupiter we find an ennobling influence. The impulses of the entity, then, are to embrace whatever is constructive, IF it is the activity of many about the entity. The inclinations are for the entity to be in those experiences where the influences of numbers of people, of groups of masses, make for the activities in the associations of the entity. These also will enable the entity to make for expansions, as the entity comes in those periods of a constructive influence from those activities of the sojourn in the Jupiterian influences, in the early portion of the present year as benevolent influences, provided there is not during the periods the adverse influence from sojourn in Saturn making for those experiences or activities that beset the entity in Venus and Uranus; which make for the interests the entity has in those things that pertain not only to the spiritual life (as influences in its activities in the Jupiterian) but in the mysteries of life. And yet these come as very decided.
6. The entity, then, often is judged by others as being sometimes very cold and at others very hot, or very active in an ennobling influence and then the entity apparently loses its interest and finds itself - as it were - drifting, wondering, within itself. These are from the astrological sojourns. What an entity does ABOUT same is the developing activity in a material experience.
7. The activities in Venus make for easy friendships, yet at times as easily under the adverse influence of Saturn and Uranus - does the entity find these apparently grow cold. Not from any outward appearance but from just the associations.
8. Hence the entity finds within self conflicting emotions, conflicting urges, especially as in relations to individuals; yet INNATELY - as seen from Jupiter as well as from the Venus influence - sentiment at times is a RULING influence. Yet this turns at times as becoming duty and then as nil. These are lacking in spiritual import yet the urge is ever there. Heed rather, then, the better SELF; that inward urge from material and astrological influences in the inner urges of self.
9. As to the sojourns in the earth and those that influence the entity in the present experience, we find:
10. Before this the entity was in that land nigh unto the land of the present nativity; among those peoples that aided in the second establishment or meetings or sojournings in Jamestown, Williamsburg and the like, in this land.
11. The entity then was among those that aided in establishing the tenets for SELF-GOVERNMENT, that aided in the drafting of the laws that were related to one RULE; and Rhouen (not rule and ruin, but Rhouen was the name then - Mary Rhouen). While the activities of the entity sex in that particular sojourn were as of the period, those influences the entity had upon the experiences in that experience laid much of the foundation of that which later became the cry of liberty for not only the person but of the peoples, the groups, the masses, as in their own material, social or political conduct.
12. In the experience the entity gained; gained under those experiences until there were rather the self-indulgences in the seed of the activity that there should be the rule of self irrespective of another. For, as indicated in the spirit of truth, ALL must be considered as one, and not as an individual irrespective of another. Yet in the application in the spiritual, the mental and the material application of same, it must be an individual activity with the thought of others that may be concerned in same.
13. In the present we find an influence of independency in the entity itself, and those tendencies for this at times to make for experiences of consternations or disturbing factors. For one may become too independent as well as too dependent upon others, situations, conditions; whether these pertain to the material, the mental or the spiritual applications. For he that knows and does, he that does and knows by the application the next step to take in the activities in the material, the mental, the spiritual life, finds the greater contentment in the experience of an entity.
14. Before that, then, we find the entity was in that land now known as the Roman, during those periods when there were the individual and the group presentations of those tenets that had been gained from the associations of the Soldiery; later through the activities of the emissaries as missionaries that came into the Roman land with those tenets of the Nazarene.
15. The entity then was among those of the rulers household of the land and came under the influences of those teachings by the applications in self's own experience. In the first portion of the sojourn or experience in the land the entity made for an awareness, an awakening to life as it may be applied in being wasted or being used in an experience of an entity. While it brought in the latter portion material suffering, the mental and the material and the physical forces made for gains during the latter portion of that sojourn; though it brought eventually separations to those of its own household; though it brought to the entity dire disorder and distress from the physical and material angle, yet contentment, peace and harmony arose throughout the latter portion of that sojourn. The entity was in the name then of Posnell.
16. In the present we find from that sojourn in the earth those tenets of those teachings, especially as presented by Paul, mean much more to the entity than many another portion of the records or the letters or the epistles that were given by the teachers of that day. For the entity came under the direction and under the voice of Paul with Lydia and others that in the latter portion of the sojourn dwelt among those of the faithful of that sect in that particular land.
17. Hold fast, then, to that thou hast gained in thine inner self from those studies and for those activities. And while they may bring in the outward or the material body at times dissenting or contrary influences, they will make for growth within the soul and the inner self, making for an activity that brings harmonious influences in the INMOST self; and the soul grows from within. Not that which may be aided from without, save as may be applied from within, will make for an inward development. Then does the growth become such that the beauty of life, the beauty of experience and the expression of same to the fellow Man, will bring understanding and harmony and love and that which makes for life becoming more and more worth while in the earth.
18. Before that we find the entity was in that land now known as the Persian and the Arabian, during those periods when those of the Grecian land went into the city in the hills and in the plains.
19. The entity then was among those that were of the peoples who went for an understanding, and aid. And yet with the coming of others of that particular land and sect, the entity turned with those, renouncing much of that which had been accepted by many from those teachers in the land, bringing into the experience those fears and doubt. And in the experience the entity lost as a whole, gained and lost; and in the present we find from that sojourn the fears and doubts arising from the activity of others, and that which has prompted others for their activity in their relationships with individuals, with groups, or the promptings in the experience of others. This, if the entity will look from within, is that which must be overcome in the present experience. Not that there is the trusting in others for their activity, but as for the needs that they, too, may be strengthened by the very STRENGTH of self as in Him who IS the Giver, the Author of life, light and immortality to the souls of men.
20. Before that we find the entity was in that known as the Atlantean land, during those periods when there were the preparations for those that were of the household of faith, or the Law of One, when there was seen that there were to become the destructive influences that must shatter, must destroy the land, the peoples.
21. The entity was among those that were to become the emissaries or the sojourners in what is now the Incal land, or the Peruvian land. Later from that sojourn the entity came to what is now the Central American land, aiding in the establishing of not only the tenets but the manners and the forms of worship during those sojourns. The entity was among the princesses of the land, not only of the Atlantean but of the Ohum [Aymaras] and Og lands - and later Muri [?] [Lemuria?]. [Mu?]
22. In the experience the entity gained throughout, in that it adhered to the Law of One; that there must be the application within self, the same application to the fellow man - for that which is the motivative force in each is of the same source, or one, and brings the ability in associations for the increase to come from constructive or the God-forces in the associations.
23. Then, as to the abilities of the entity in the present and that to which it may attain, and how:
24. First, look within self. Know as to what is the motivative influence within self as to the satisfying of self's own desires, as to that which would maintain the Law of One, of truth, of self within self; or is it - the motivative influence avarice, greed, or that which is of self's own desires? Then know that the motivative forces and influences are founded in that set as the Princess of Ohum [Aymaras] and Og, in the name then Issua; which brought that which saved the lands during those experiences. They are not founded in truth unless of that oneness of purpose. This determined within self, then know that as ye apply that ye know day by day in thy activities with thy fellow man these make for contentments in no matter what state of mind or body self may be put; for there is that contentment in that the self is a channel of blessings to someone, not as of self but through the manifesting of the love of the Creative Forces as expressed in Him - as thou learned in the Roman land, as thou knew from thine own personal activity in the Ohum [Aymaras] and Og land. These activities be they that make the life worth while; just being gentle even though others are harsh, just being true even though others are false, just being patient even though others about thee may rant and rave. For if thine inner self is motivated by the spirit of truth and life that GIVES manifestations of life in the earth, they are of Him. Art thou on the Lord's side? Then who CAN be against thee?
25. Then, study to show thyself approved unto Him, meeting those things in thine daily experience that make for the aid to others in thy abilities to care for those things that make for dealings among thy fellow man. For the innate honesty, the innate truth, the innate love that lies within makes thee as a channel that may aid many along life's pathway.
26. Ready for questions.
27. (Q) What can I do other than have patience to bring about harmony between my husband [1439] and I?
    (A) Live thy life in such a manner that those who see thee, thy husband, thy companion (for ye have much to work out together!), will see that thou hast taken onto the words of truth and life.
28. (Q) Is my husband's apparent weakness caused by any organic disturbance or is he at times possessed? [weakness for alcohol]
    (A) This we would have from the experience of the husband. But as we find, the companion or the husband was thy weakness in the sojourns in the Grecian land and activities. THOU must be his strength in the present.
29. (Q) Name the periods and relationship in which I have been associated with my husband and give a reason for the present association.
    (A) As indicated, in the Grecian - and the husband was the weakness. NOW the entity, for the lost experiences there, must be the STRENGTH to him in the present.
30. (Q) Is it for the best interests of all concerned to try to continue living at my present residence?
    (A) There apparently must come a change there. But let this come of the NATURAL sources or natural conditions, and not of thine OWN DELIBERATE making.
31. (Q) To what musical notes and colors do I vibrate?
    (A) To colors, opal and opalescent. To notes, C. and G.
32. (Q) Have I at any time contacted one of the Masters (members of the Great White Brotherhood)?
    (A) Thou wert of the Great White Brotherhood thine self, in Ohum [Aymaras] and Og.
33. (Q) Describe and interpret my seal.
    (A) This had best be done from within self, but as of the temples in the Atlantean land that made for the great strengthening - and the pyramid - these are as the emblems of strength and initiation, and the points towards those from whence strength to all in materiality must come; as was the Cross with the rose as of Sharon upon the sword of the Galileans thine IN thine Roman experience. These should be as the guiding lights, are guiding strength, and as the seals of Life to thee. For as thou wert in thine earthly sojourn the strength to many in the Atlantean, in the Ohum and Og experiences, as thou didst suffer in body, as thou didst grow strong in thine mental and material experience in the embracing of those tenets that He gave, so may ye be the same in the present. For, as He gave, "If ye love me ye will keep my commandments, ye will take my cross upon thee and learn of me; for my yoke is easy and my burden is light, if ye will bear it in me and not of thyself." For meeting thine own self and thine own undoings will ye bind them with the bonds of love as He gave when He came unto His own and His own received Him not. So as ye come to thine weakness, find thine strength and thine power and thine love in Him; and life's pathways will grow brighter, though the road may be rough, though there may be words that are harsh. Yet as thou lookest upon that tower of strength in thine seal as of the pyramid, as thou reliest upon the Cross of Him who bore it for thee, the rose of love, light and radiance will bear thee up, and thou wilt not dash thy foot against a stone.
34. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. 12/19/33 See personal message in Group #3 rdg., 473-1, Par. 15-A.

REPORTS

1. 3/05/35 P.M. Later see personal message in Group #3 rdg., 473-2, Par. 15-A. [See subsequent health readings.]
2. 7/12/36 See 845-4 regarding marriage relationship.
3. 7/27/40 See 845-6, Ck. Life on past incarnations [including English one, time of Cromwell] and present life.
4. 11/22/42 See 845-8, her Aura Chart reading.
5. 2/20/43 She obtained a Ck. Life on her Egyptian incarnation - 845-9.
6. 5/57 See pages 155-157 (the chapter on BALANCE: THE GOLDEN MEAN) quote from Gina Cerminara's book, THE WORLD WITHIN (William Sloane Associates), giving a report on helpful information in 845-1 - see extracted here below:
   Independence, for example, is commonly regarded as a desirable state of being and a goal to be achieved by all self-respecting countries and individuals. To be "self-determined" is one of the aims of Scientologists and, in the sense in which they are using it, there is no doubt that theirs is a valid concept. But too much independence and too much self-determinism can be just as bad as too much dependence or others - determinism - especially if selfishness or the ego becomes involved.
   An interesting case in point is that of a woman whose past life history includes two experiences in which the attitude of independence became more and more deeply ingrained. The first one was in England at the time of Cromwell when she was a spinster schoolteacher; the second, and more recent, was in Jamestown and Williamsburg when, again as a woman, she was "among those that helped in establishing the tenets of self-government." Cayce goes on to say that the entity "gained in the experience - gained until there arose self-indulgence in the activity...and the feeling that there should be the rule of self irrespective of another."
   He then comments that wherever there in individual activity there must also be thought taken of the other people involved, and continues by saying: "In the present we find an influence of independency in this entity, and the tendency for this to make for experiences of consternation and disturbances. FOR ONE MAY BECOME TOO INDEPENDENT AS WELL AS TOO DEPENDENT UPON OTHERS, SITUATIONS, CONDITIONS - WHETHER THESE PERTAIN TO THE MATERIAL, THE MENTAL, OR THE SPIRITUAL."
   The woman acknowledged to the present writer that this was one of the most revealing and helpful sentences of the entire reading; that for the first time she became aware of this tendency within herself and of the fact that it was this, in fact, that had alienated people from her, both in conversation and in several basic life situations.
   She began to correct it, making an almost painful effort to accept favors where before she had refused them, or to receive assistance in situations where before she had regarded it as a point of honor to be sternly self-sufficient. Her relations with people and especially with men became much more easy and happy as a result.

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