This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the home of David E. Kahn, 44 West 77th St., Apt. 14-W, New York City, this 16th day of April, 1936, in accordance with request made by the self, Mrs. [1144], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., via her brother's wife, Lady [1019].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [1144]. Born April 22, 1890, in London, England.

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1. EC: Yes, we have the entity and the records made here, through its experiences in the earth and the sojourns in those environs from the astrological aspects of the entity known now as [1144].
2. In giving those experiences as we find that may be the more helpful, much of a mystic as well as of an emblematical nature appears in not only the earthly activities of the the entity but in those influences from its sojourns. And that which was the emblem of the entity in one of its experiences in the earth should ever be as an emblem ABOUT the entity; in that it WILL, does, innately represent an active influence in the experiences here, now, as it did in those sojourns through that experience.
3. From the astrological we find these as influences in the experience of the entity:
4. Jupiter - the association with, and an activity in, many groups of individuals; yet AS the affecting of large numbers of people, an ennobling, a regenerative nature that has to do with what may be said to be that which would remind others of their obligations - not as one to another save from their OWN spiritual or soul development.
5. In these influences also we will find changing of scenes, of activities, of ideals in respect to material things; yet an innate holding to that which prompted the entity in the outstanding influence IN the earthly sojourns.
6. In Mars, Mercury, Venus, we find these rather as conflicting influences at times one to another; in that the Martian influence has made for material worries, material changes. Yet through the associations, as well as in the activities of the entity, this has been tempered much in the relationships and activities with those that were affected by, that were influenced in their mental and material lives by the influences of wars and their influence upon the lives of nations and individuals in their relationships as one to another.
7. The Mercurian influences with the Jupiterian and the Venus we find making for those urges that have been and are of a SYMPATHETIC nature; making for close friendships for the entity in its dealings with individuals that in the entity's application have been of its own choice. Yet the deeds of the entity, the activities of those closely associated with the entity, show the loving influence of a real friendship; meeting the needs of many.
8. These, then, become the innate activities from the astrological influences:
9. One with a high mental ability to seek to delve into those influences that direct the affairs of individuals, of nations, of peoples under many environments.
10. Those influences also make for one being equal to the occasions that arise in the experience when there are the needs for one to whom others may come for counsel, for advice.
11. Yet the entity in its weaker self at times finds this becoming a portion of its own experience, thus making for - from the mental and material angles - the better, the greater abilities within self to meet those emergencies that may arise in its experience, either from a material angle or from the mental and spiritual forces.
12. As to the appearances in the earth, and their influence upon the entity in the present, we find:
13. Before this the entity lived in that period in the earth when there was the return of the chosen people to the city of the fathers, the rebuilding and reestablishing of the temple activities.
14. The entity then was the companion of the great leader who came not only as a representative of his peoples but for the king who had given to Zerubbabel and to the leaders in the beginning that privilege for their establishing their activities in Jerusalem.
15. Hence there arises in the experience in the entity in the present a wonderment as to those periods of activity, yet innately there is a drawing to those services, those activities of those peoples there, as they then reestablished themselves; and an interest for those that still seek to keep his name there.
16. Then in the name Shelehi, the entity was a companion of Nehemiah - that has been, IS, a companion of the entity in the present.
17. The entity gained throughout that experience. And, as indicated, that which would be called the flag or the emblem of the king - as given to Nehemiah then - should be a portion of those influences about the entity in the present; that which is now more closely depicted in the Maltese Cross that is only half of same, with the crown overlapping same in purple and in blue. These should be the colors about the entity, as should be the stones of the ruby and the pearl. For these have their influences; the purity of the pearl, though under stress it may come into being; the valor and the strength that is imparted in the inner influence of the ruby about the body.
18. As to the applications of same in the present, then:
19. There comes into the experience of the entity in the present those things that make for that which maintains in the lives, in the experiences of individuals seeking to serve their Creator according to the dictates of their conscience, THESE activities for the entity in the present; in aiding such groups, such individuals, such an activity on the part of those that served as did the entity's companion, the entity's self and those that preceded same to the Holy Land, to set about those activities that may become the greater service of the entity in the present.
20. Before that we find the entity was AGAIN among the chosen peoples, as they entered into the promised land.
21. The entity and its sojourners then remained upon the opposite side of the Jordan, for the entity was among the daughters of Rueben; and the entity then, of course, was among those that were born in the wilderness, yet came under those activities of the teacher, the leader, and the peoples that aided in the services for its own particular group ABOUT the setting outs for those in the way that made for the LEADINGS of those that had their portion of the service in and about the tabernacle.
22. Then, the entity was of the daughters of Reuben but among those that were aiding in the establishing of those influences that became a portion of that service.
23. Hence the entity was joined unto one of the sons of Levi, yet remained with her own people in the period when there was the preserving and the establishing of the lands in the Promised Land; during those periods of Joshua's life.
24. The name then was Eliesa.
25. In the present from those experiences there comes an influence that makes for those particular things pertaining to dress, of people for occasions and for periods of service, for periods of the various activities in which groups may be active in carrying forward an individual service; those influences of the rituals of the inner court; those of travel, too, arise from those experiences.
26. Before that we find the entity was in the land now know as or called Egypt, yet the entity was a native of the Atlantean land - and one that made a visit and became active in many of the lands to which the Atlanteans went and made THEIR various settlements in that period.
27. Hence the entity was among the daughters of the Law of One, being a priestess of the temple in the Poseidian land; among those that went to the Egyptian land with those peoples for the establishing of the associations; also visiting those that established themselves in now the Pyrenees - or the eastern portion of the continental Europe, and those that established themselves in what is now known as a portion of America - in Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and those portions of the land.
28. Hence all of these lands have their influence in the experience of the entity, and there may be - through those periods of the deeper meditation, the periods of thought - the periods when the entity may through the mystic forces, in which there is the innate interest in the present, become more and more aware of the motivative forces of the Law of One, or of the Creative Force and its relationships to the souls of men and women in their experience through the earthly sojourn.
29. Then the entity's name was Assemelea.
30. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, and that to which it may attain, and how:
31. As the activities of the entity have been through the earthly sojourns, and as the abilities are through the application of self in those periods, lend aid in the material, the mental and the spiritual influences - to which the entity may lean, and be an active portion of - in keeping before man his obligation, his relationship to the Creative Forces.
32. THESE, lend themselves for the abilities and for the application of self in those directions; and will bring, do bring, the greater peace and harmony and satisfaction into the soul of the entity in the present.
33. Ready for questions.
34. (Q) Can you explain the periods of extreme doubt that come, though innately I must believe?
    (A) These are from those experiences when there were the associations and activities of Nehemiah, that made for the settlings in the land; and when the children of Belial roundabout made for fear and doubt in the hearts of those that had set about to do and to establish there the service of those peoples to their Creator.
    As those things brought doubt and fear, there has become an innate influence. It was innately seen in those experiences when among the daughters of Reuben, in those activities when the men of war and the younger men were aiding their brethren in the establishing of the activities of the chosen people. Fears and doubts then arose. These have been a portion of the entity's experience through its sojourn. Yet, as in those experiences, as were the messages to the leaders from Joshua, "Let others do as they may, but for me and my house, we will serve a LIVING God."
    As was seen in the days of Nehemiah, as he gave, as thou hast heard oft in thy experience, "Quit ye yourselves as the children of a living God. Let fear and doubt be cast aside; for if the Lord be on thy side, who can be against you?"
    Is it then any wonder that doubt and fear still at times remain a portion of the entity innately, and a portion of that development sought?
    Yet if the body will put into the activity those truths presented even then, there may come more and more the answer of those promises that were given of old, "When ye call, I will HEAR! and that right speedily - if ye be my children, I will be your God." These are promises, as from the beginnings of the experience of man meeting his own self. Yet, as He gave, "Though the heavens and the earth pass away, those promises shall not fail" to maintain and to bring harmony and peace into the experience of those that will draw nigh unto Him.
35. (Q) Is there any way of eliminating those periods of doubt entirely?
    (A) So fill thy mind, thy heart, thy purposes, with the love of Him who hath given thee these promises, that doubt and fear - shadows of selfishness - will be eliminated.
    Put into PRACTICE day by day those promises, those truths; just doing that as He hath given thee - as was the rule that prompted thee in thy activities; here a little, there a little, line upon line, precept upon precept. Not as rote, but that the love of the Father, thy God, may be the more perfect in thy heart. Not as the keeping of this or that day, alone, but that these - as the emblems of thine inner self - represent; that He hath DONE for thee, and that ye may more and more attuned to the infinite love that is shown thee. "For as ye do it unto the least of these, thy brethren, ye do it unto thy God!"
36. We are through for the present. [See 1144-2 Par. R1.]

    Copy to Self - Savoy-Plaza, New York City
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. 4/13/36 She obtained a Physical Rdg.

REPORTS

1. Dave Kahn came in afterwards [1144-2] and asked if she was associated with the [...] family having to do with the rebuilding of Palestine at present; she said, "Yes, he's my father-in-law." Her husband was killed in the World War. Travelling thru America for first time; going out west to California and back - getting to England about June. Her brother, Lord [...], is in America raising money for Palestine, etc.

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