This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 3rd day of October, 1935, in accordance with request made by the self Mr. [849], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. L. B. and Hugh Lynn Cayce. Gramercy Park,

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [849]; this we have had before, and some of those associations and relations that have existed between these entities.
2. In giving that which may be helpful to these in the present, as we find, and as we have given, there is much that may be accomplished by these in their association - if their efforts are put in the right direction.
3. Much, to be sure, has to be worked out; in their application of not indulgences, not dependencies, not laudation one towards another, but in patience, in tolerance, in love that is truly manifest between those that would show forth in their every relation these attributes in their combined effort toward their fellow man.
4. Then, these used or applied in these ways and manners will make for a union that is holy, that is acceptable to Him.
5. Each soul has its share not only of responsibility one toward the other, but of dependency one upon the other.
6. Let both ever strive in their relationships, then, to become more and more a complement one to the other. And in this manner may there come to each a life experience more and more worth while. Then more and more may the beauties of purposefulness, of righteousness, of patience, of love, grow to be more beauteous, more worth while in the experience of each.
7. There may arise - and, as we find, there will arise - some experiences that for the moment will make it appear that this was not the more propitious time; yet we find that those experiences which are to arise in the life of each will be made much better, much more worth while, if this UNION of PURPOSE is accomplished in this present season.
8. Periods will arise when due consideration must be given to each, in your outlook, your obligations, your purposes; but let each know that this union of purpose must be ever in the light of that thy Father, thy God, thy Savior, would have thee do!
9. Let the ideals ever be set, then, in Him. Then those periods of turmoil, of fears and doubts on the part of each, will become stepping-stones for a greater and greater love, a greater expression of His love.
10. Let both find their own INTERPRETATIONS, but let both apply those interpretations in the light of His love; then they will be found to be ONE.
11. In thy applications of the whole of purposefulness, let it never be just for self. Consider others, even as He. Yet in the applications, let them be as one. KNOW that it is a fifty-fifty union. ONE should not always be forgiving and the other forgiven! But let both in their own selves look to and for that which will make the experience, the association, and the union of purpose, more and more as an exemplification of His Spirit, His Love, His Blessings upon all that ye do; so living, so acting, that ye may make this as the real standard, the real experience, the real beginning of each becoming more and more, more and more worth while.
12. Let both assume the obligations; not merely as obligations, not as duties alone, but as loving opportunities for each to be that helpmate to the other which will make a life of beauty, of joy; not only to selves but to others also.
13. Ready for questions.
14. (Q) Is the projected marriage between [849] and [1102], the last week in October, an advisable move at this time for both?
    (A) As we have given, it would be well.
15. (Q) Any particular day, time or place that would be better than others?
    (A) Just when the purposes, as we have indicated, are first and foremost in the heart and mind of each.
16. (Q) Will this marriage have any adverse effects on the career of [849]?
    (A) As we have indicated; used aright, it should become rather a helpfulness to [849] and to [1102].
17. (Q) What dangers should the couple look for in their married life?
    (A) As intimated or shown, both must be tolerant; yet both must realize their love for the other as a purposefulness in Him.
    Beware then, in EACH, of self and SELF'S interest irrespective of the other.
18. (Q) On returning to New York what should [1102] do in the manner of a personal career, to occupy her time, or should she remain merely the wife and homemaker?
    (A) This, to be sure, will depend upon circumstances, and those conditions that may arise in the experiences for the greater service and greater activity. If the activities are confined to New York and environs, well that her time be given wholly to homemaking. If the activities are such that there are periods when they are NOT confined to the environs of New York, well that her engagements be such as to fill TIME; not heart, not opportunity - but time.
19. (Q) Any advice as to children?
    (A) This should not be UNDER two and a half to three years.
20. (Q) Any other advice?
    (A) Keep the faith that is innate and manifested in the experience and the heart of each. And may His blessings be over thee, and with thee. May His face shine in all that thou doest.
21. We are through for the present.

    Two copies to [849] (one for [1102])
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 849-1 and 1102-1.
2. 9/30/35 "Wonder if you will have time in the next few weeks to give me a reading on the idea of marrying a certain Miss [1102] toward the end of October? I wouldn't think of doing it without having a reading, but I don't know what sort of reading that comes under - do you take the two people together, or just me, or what?"
3. 10/02/35 He submitted questions.

REPORTS

1. 10/13/35 He thanked EC for the reading.
2. 11/05/35 Letter:
   we are, of course, deliriously happy, and among other things we both want to thank you for that reading - it isn't going to be all a bed of roses, but with the knowledge and help that comes from your gift we hope that we can "take it" and keep going...
   love to hugh lynn and the family - we do hope to see you very soon...
3. 2/05/36 He obtained a Ck. Physical - See 849-13.
4. See subsequent Physical Readings, etc., and succeeding correspondence after each rdg. pertinent to his home life, work, etc.
5. 9/10/40 See wife's rdg. 1102-5 in re their karmic ties needing to be worked out in this life.

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