This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 27th day of August, 1929, in accordance with request made by self, through [849].

Present: Edgar Cayce; L. B. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. [849], Misses Doris and Lois Anderson and Mildred Davis. Born October 9, 1908, Washington, D.C.

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1. EC: Yes, we have the entity, [1102], and those present relations with the universe and universal forces, as are latent and exhibited in the present experience.
2. In entering, we find the entity under the influence of Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter. These, in their relations with the entity's appearances in the earth's plane, bear much the same relations as the manner in which the entrance, or influence is shown in astrological directions. That is, in the present we find Mercurian forces being predominant. In the one before Venus forces predominate. In the one previous Mars, and in the one before Jupiter. In the present we find one that, with regarding these influences, then, very much in the same manner. While ennobleness and temper, and love, and mind, rule most in the order - again - of their influence. To the entity, then, every condition must at least be reasonable, and lovable, and one one would fight for, and ennobling in its basic principles.
3. In the character, then - we find one lovable, yet able to defend self and self's own ideas, and IDEAS to the entity are OFTEN very decided; yet able to be reasoned with, provided there may be seen an element of love's influence, or an ennobling PRINCIPLE as may be seen in same.
4. One, then, of high-minded - that is, one that keeps self's OWN mind attuned to conditions as they arise, and able to give a cause for the belief in same, and to the entity such MUST exist. This much of the cause of some unsettledness in the present experience, ESPECIALLY so as to that influence as has been attempted to be used to dominate the entity as regarding its relations to thought or purpose.
5. One that loves the beautiful, but to the entity a beautiful thing must be useful, no matter what the beauty might be it must be good for something.
6. One that loves also those of goods, draperies, laces, and such. These, to the entity, are as things that speak for themselves. Little other can the entity take for granted, save as relating to such conditions.
7. One that is poetic, in that the relationships of things that have to do with nature, with the elements, with the conditions as SURROUND an individual must necessarily have its ATTUNEMENT with the individual. Hence the entity's peculiar attunement to environment and the differentiations the entity often makes as between hereditary and environ mental influences.
8. As to appearances and the effect as is seen in the present experience, as given, there has been - between each appearance - other influences as have been seen active in the active forces of the entity in the present. Then:
9. In the one before this in that land now known as England. The entity then among those who were as students or sisters to those that gave of themselves as ministry to the needy of that land; harkening to those that wore the cap or cowl of the day, and in the name Tudor. The entity gained and lost through this experience, gaining in the service as given in self to others; losing in being dominated by another. Hence the choosing of Mercurian abilities before the present entrance into the earth's plane. The influence in the present is fear of domination, either by force or power or mind. Then, EQUALING self to one that may appear in such a guise.
10. In the one before this we find in that land that was overrun by the Crusade in their first appearance. The entity then of the native people whose people suffered under that Crusade, physically. The entity of the household of those that succored the wounded of that peoples; gaining in the knowwledge of that being attempted to be propagated by those peoples; giving self then in understanding, loving in action, and gaining through the period. In the name Istoli. In the present there is seen that the entity's influence innately towards those that suffer is a sympathy, other than purely sentimental sympathy; for sentiment to the entity must be backed by reason and purpose.
11. In the one before this we find in the land when the peoples overran the promised land. The entity then among those who fought against the invaders, being in the city that was sought to be destroyed, and losing the life in the famine and destruction that came to the Holy City. In the name Abigail. The entity gained in the experience, and is in the present ever ready to defend self in war of words or in physical attributes of the body.
12. In the one before this we find in that land where the divisions arose, when there were the setting up of the new regime, in the land now known as Egypt. The entity in that period close to the king, and was changed - when the rebellion rose - to the household of the leader of the rebellion, and in the changes as came with the return of the priest, the entity REMAINED then the property of that leader of the rebellion. In the name Isddo. In this experience the entity gained that as brought the seeking of nobleness in purpose, for the turmoils and the misunderstandings brought sorrow, sadness in mind and body to the entity; yet this only brought the seeking in the inner self for the UNDERSTANDINGS of the inner man. In the present this is the innate influence through which every condition must have a basic principle of nobleness, bigness, broadness, inclusiveness for all stations of peoples.
13. In the one before this we find in that land known as the basic principles of understanding, in Poseida. The entity in power, in glory, and the entity lost through causing many to walk in the flame of that known as the sacrificial flame that BURNED in the holy mount. The entity in the name Assha. Losing through the experience, for the gratifying of selfish interests as respecting relationships of others to that sought in selves, brought destructive forces to the entity's influence.
14. In the abilities of the entity in the present - much may be gained in the present experience through the application of those principles that are innate in the abilities of the individual, as an individual, and making and applying same in the personal relationships will bring the greater satisfaction, the greater understanding, the greater blessings for self and for others.
15. Ready for questions.
16. (Q) What were the relationships of the entity in past incarnations to [849], and -
    (A) Three times the relationships have been thrown together.
17. (Q) What should be her relationship in the present plane to [849]?
    (A) That should be worked out between themselves. They both understand the conditions and the relationships that are to be overcome. There are antagonistic forces that must ensue; also those wherein each may become the aiding to the other for each's development.
18. (Q) Is this marriage the love affair mentioned in the life reading of [849] as occurring in the 25th and 26th years? [See 849-1 Par. 7 on 6/07/27; also see 1102-1, Par. R1.]
    (A) It should be, as relationships are.
19. (Q) When would be the best time for this marriage to take place?
    (A) The 26th.
20. (Q) Are both parties concerned physically and mentally suited to marriage?
    (A) These had best be determined in their OWN minds, for this IS a union of forces that have been both antagonistic and both detrimental, and both aiding to each other.
21. We are through for the present.

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REPORTS

1. 11/05/35 Mr. [849]'s letter stated that he and Miss [1102] got married on 10/26/35.
2. 12/10/36 She obtained a Physical Rdg. - See 1102-2, and subsequently other Ck. Physicals.
3. 9/10/40 She obtained Ck. Life - See 1102-5.
4. 5/57 Extract from Gina Cerminara's book, THE WORLD WITHIN, William Sloane Associates, N.Y.:
   SOME KARMIC ASPECTS OF SEX
   The taking of vows of celibacy in one lifetime can have far-reaching consequences in succeeding lifetimes. By the continuitive rather than the retributive aspect of karma, frigidity or the incapacity to make a sexual adjustment usually results from such vows.
   But it is when a vow of celibacy is broken that karmic penalties in the retributive sense become quite severe. One case concerns a Catholic priest and nun in England [[849] and [1102]]. They fell madly in love and broke their vows of celibacy together. The Cayce reading indicates that the priest dominated the woman and persuaded her against her own better judgement. It seems apparent also that their love was largely of a sensual nature.
   In this lifetime these two came together again as man and wife, again of the Catholic faith. From the very beginning of their marriage the wife was frigid. At the end of the first year, the man became a helpless cripple, physically incapable of any sexual activity whatsoever.
   Because of her strict Catholic views, the wife would not divorce the man, despite the fact that they were extremely unhappy together. He continued to try to dominate her mentally, as he had once before both physically and mentally. But she had chosen, in the planes between lifetimes, to go to a realm where she could develop her mind and become more intellectually independent and self-confident. Consequently, he was unable to dominate her mentally or any other way, and constant friction was the nature of their marriage.
   A case like this is not to be regarded moralistically, but psychologically and spiritually. The "punishment" here is surely not to be thought of as the vindictiveness of a jealous theological God, bent on avenging two hapless transgressors of Church law. The point at issue, rather is weakness of character in that two persons permitted their sensuality to interfere with an express dedication to a spiritual career. The man was aggressive enough to persuade the woman; the woman was weak enough to permit herself to be persuaded. Moreover, a broken vow is probably to be regarded in the same way as a broken contract or a broken word - the second party to the contract in this case being, if not God, then one's own Higher Self.
   An extraordinarily painful life situation, dramatically appropriate to their own previous conduct, became the crucible in which these two souls were given the opportunity to fulfill their broken pledge, and to forge from their weakness, strength.
   In the present lifetime they were brought into a situation where physical circumstances FORCED them into the fulfillment of their old vow of chastity, and into a life where there was no sensual expression whatsoever. This was karma, unquestionably; but perhaps karma is related to profoundly felt guilt feelings, and to the awareness, at superconscious levels, of a spiritual task unfulfilled.
   It is possible, of course, for a frigid wife to be relieved, at the conscious level at least, that her husband makes no sexual demands on her. But in this case the woman was chained nonetheless to a distasteful situation: She was obligated to serve, constantly, a helpless, carping, and petulant cripple. For his part, the man lived almost his entire life in his mind and had no other alternative but to fulfill what had probably been his purpose before: namely, to study along religious and philosophical lines. And certainly at unconscious levels there must have been a deep sense of frustration, for both of them.
5. 1/21/72 Questionnaire Part 1 and 2 were sent to her.
6. 1/26/72 Reply to Questionnaire - Part 1:
   GENERAL QUESTIONNAIRE PART I
   1. What jobs have you held since your reading? (In chronological order) [No response]
   2. Have you ever spoken with Edgar Cayce? if so, did you know him? Yes. Very well.
   3. Do you feel that Edgar Cayce's source of information depicted you accurately? Yes.
   4. At the time of the reading, did you have confidence in his counseling? Yes. 5. Do you feel that the reading helped you? How? [No response]
   6. As you look back, do you see patterns that were shown in the readings that you didn't see before? Please explain. [No response]
   7. Do you think that your life could have been made better by following the advice more closely? Yes.
   8. If Edgar Cayce were alive would you refer people to him for help? Yes.
   9. Did any of his predictions manifest themselves? (Granted that you followed his advice?) Yes.
   Note: Remember that you remain anonymous. If there is any additional information which you would like to add to help me, it would be appreciated.
   PART II
   1. Have you often looked for the practical values of beautiful things? Yes.
   2. "Lovable, yet able to defend self and self's own ideas." would your friends: AGREE Strongly Agree Uncertain Disagree Strongly Disagree
   3. Did you love "goods, draperies, laces and such"? Yes.
   4. Were you poetic? No.
   5. I have a fear of domination. AGREE Strongly Agree Uncertain Disagree Strongly Disagree
7. 1/26/72 She wrote GD: "My answers are enclosed - you will see that I found part one - which everyone answers - difficult and omitted attempting to reply (to each question, that is).
   "It has been many long years since I have seen the Life Readings of myself, [849] and [1521]. In and out of storage and the final family separation caused all sorts of havoc with my affairs. If it is possible may I have a copy of each of the Life Readings? I will of course pay for the cost of reproduction. "Hope all is well with you and that this reaches you in sufficient time to be of help to Rosi Hood. Fondly, [1102]"
8. 2/08/72 GD's note: I sent her a copy of 1102-1, and 1102-5, 849-1, 1521-1 and 1521-2.

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