This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the Halcyon Hotel, Miami, Florida, this 24th day of February, 1927, in accordance with request made by those present.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [2671].

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1. GC: You will have before you the psychic work being manifested through Edgar Cayce, and those closely associated with same. You will also have before you all the information that has been given regarding the Florida trip and the good that might be accomplished through it. You will answer the questions which I will ask you regarding this, and also regarding the three individuals directly connected with the work.
2. EC: Yes, we have those conditions as given, and we find this covers a great deal that may be said or given as respecting such conditions, such relations, and the far afield that such association, such surrounding, brings about - and the various conditions arising from these. But ready for questions.
3. (Q) You will tell us if the work itself, and the actions of the three individuals associated directly with the work, have been in keeping with that given they should be, to bring the best to all concerned.
   (A) These have been exemplary, and in keeping with the cosmic laws as govern the association of such as a whole. Variations, to be sure - as are human - and the result of such is of an individual nature and will rebound to such, see?
4. (Q) Has that been accomplished for which the trip was made?
   (A) Not in whole, no. In part, yes. But the work as yet has not been completed - for, as was given, there is some specific work to be done. This has not as yet been carried out to that extent to bring about the conditions that were sought; yet in the study of these situations and conditions as have been brought about, we will find that some will use the situation to their good, in that lessons as are gained through these experiences will prove beneficial. Others will find conditions that are not savory, and that bespeak to them of conditions not satisfactory. Hence BUILDING a complex that would prove detrimental. Hence necessary that these conditions - to be complete - be carried to that extent that the greater good may be accomplished, or that each may have the opportunity to so use same in their INDIVIDUAL lives as to be the most beneficial - for this is as the law, see?
5. (Q) What specific conditions are referred to as have not been carried out? and how may we proceed to complete same?
   (A) Those as of specific locations for treasures, that each associated with same promises in self to use same in such and such a manner. As seen, one specific: Ask, and information given as respecting same. The locating of treasure as cached or buried by Desmond in South Bimini, or that land now known or called by that name - this (the conditions as were given) was such that the information not incorrect, but information given in such a way and manner that those carrying out same did not succeed in locating same.
   Now this treasure lies there where given, near this tree, just as given, and is to be removed by those as sought for same, in the way and manner as has been given, see? Go nearer the tree, see? Keep to the north more, see? This may be removed - see?
6. (Q) Is it the tree that is marked with the pencil mark, in the new chip?
   (A) The tree marked with pencil mark, and about which the information has centered, that the dwelling or abode or lean-to as was erected was against or near, see? All these markings show on this tree - that one about which the diggings show, that one that shows that heat on the north side hindered the growth, that one where marks show - old and new - of cuttings - that one whose roots entwine or tangle about the treasure placed there, see?
7. (Q) Do any of the large roots go over the treasure?
   (A) Many of these go over the treasure, that are on the top of ground, see?
8. (Q) Regarding Broad Creek Channel [[1274] series] and the treasure there, and those seeking same, are they carrying out the reading at the present time in the proper way and manner to locate this treasure? and how near are they to same?
   (A) These are in the vicinity of the two treasures, yet far away from finding same - for this must be carried out in the way and manner as given; for, as given, this is HARD to find - yet easily obtained when found. Much easier than many others, for many conditions have surrounded these.
   Now, as regarding the conditions as we see as relating to treasures, and as relating to the association of those as about same, and of the individuals specifically as have been asked concerning here - we find these three particularly associated have varying conditions or beliefs or elements of trust as respecting individual element of trust. The same as those to whom information given, who would cooperate with the information in being the means of removing, obtaining, using, or putting to use, such treasurers. Each, as seen, must learn their lesson in the proper way and manner, would such prove beneficial to each - for, while an aptitude, or an attitude of an individual, does not alter the position of treasure as placed there by another - but that attitude, or that aptitude, varies what the recovery of same would be in the life of the individual. Consider all well - for, as has been given, information as is given through the manifestation of the Universal Forces as are manifested through this body, Edgar Cayce, in the subconscious or unconscious forces, is for the up-lifting, and should never be used for other than that - for when such is lended to any purpose, any individual, that would abuse rather than use, much abuse comes to the INDIVIDUALS and to the work that may be accomplished, in deterring or putting aside those that would, or should, or could, be aided - when the right way is followed.
9. (Q) In what way are they not following the suggestions?
   (A) The information as given respecting this is as that when given - that, when this is followed properly, and in the manner and way given, is sure to bring success. Do it in that way and manner, if success would come!
10. (Q) Should we stay for further development here, or should we return to Virginia Beach and take up the work where we left off?
    (A) The work is not left off! This is improperly worded - for work only progresses, and - as has been given - first to individuals, then to groups, to classes, to masses, to nations, to peoples. Just as is seen that the work has progressed since the use of same applied to assisting those that would gain a better understanding or conception of the purpose of life, and the applying of the purpose in the lives of individuals - whether for mental, moral, spiritual, or financial gains. In the present, then, we find work incomplete. This should first be set aright, and then in the next five to six - not later than eight days - return; and let each as has contacted and associated self in mind, heart, body, or money, so apply those conditions as have contacted their lives to bring to themselves and to others the reward of the contact of association in the broader, greater, better sense, of having seen the manifestations of the Universal law as applies in human lives.
11. (Q) How may we help to set this right?
    (A) By giving just that information that, as it were, each may be pricked in their own hearts, as to apply the purpose of life in their individual lives and association with men. Return then in eight days, see?
12. (Q) What should we do regarding our financial condition at this time, taking into consideration our obligations and expenses?
    (A) The laborer is ever WORTHY of the hire. The conditions as relating to finances take care of themselves, when individuals apply themselves in the way and manner as is in keeping. Fear not! for consider the lilies of the valley, or the grass that is abloom to-day and to-morrow cast in the oven - for "The silver and gold is mine," sayeth the Lord, and he that would harken and do according to the ways as is set shall never athirst nor want for bread.
13. (Q) Regarding Gladys Davis, you will tell her if the mental and spiritual has manifested, and is being manifested through the physical in the way and manner that will bring the best to self and others, in carrying out the purpose for which she came to the earth plane?
    (A) Too many conditions to be considered to give in this. In a way and manner, yes. In another way and manner, no. Look to thine own heart. "Let thy spirit bear witness with my spirit," sayeth the Lord, and in this set self aright in the eyes of all, and let not thine good be evil spoken of.
14. We are through for the present.

BACKGROUND

1. Subject of 996-10 - "Buried Treasure".
2. See 996-1, 996-8 and 254-34.

REPORTS

1. 2/28/27 See continuation in 996-11.

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