This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 15th day of February, 1941, in accordance with request made by the self through mother, Mrs. [189], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Born November 19, 1918, 4:00 A. M. in Yonkers, New York.

TEXT

1. GC: You will give the relation of this entity and the universe and the universal forces, giving the conditions which are as personalities, latent and exhibited in the present life; also the former appearances in the earth plane, giving time, place and the name, and that in each life which built or retarded the development for the entity; giving the abilities of the entity in the present, that to which it may attain, and how. You will answer the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the records here of that entity now called [1204].
3. In interpreting these records, much of many varied ways or phases might be given or indicated. But these are chosen with the desire that this be a helpful experience for the entity. Know that this information is given, or chosen, from the mental-spiritual angle.
4. For, the entity will learn, life must be purposeful; and that each entity, as it chooses its way of expression, finds life manifested in that manner, - or patterns may be drawn from same in that particular choice the entity makes in activity.
5. In the entity's present field of endeavor, for instance, it will be seen how that the divine influences conserve everything in nature, - time, space, color, opportunity, expression, all. And these are the phases, in its activity and association with others, - as a teacher, - that may enable the entity to interest and to give to others such interpretation as to find more harmony in the work and in self.
6. Then, in thy daily dealings with others, forget not to interpret the lesson, the problem of the day, from a SPIRITUAL angle. Not that as of a goody-goody manner; not that as of rote for rote's sake, but - as is expressed in nature - step by step, line by line, precept upon precept, BECAUSE it gives such security in life and its expressions in the earth as to make same more worth while.
7. In interpreting the records here, we find that the astrological as well as the material sojourns have their urges latent and manifested. As a composite of urges we find these:
8. The entity is one particularly able to hold attention, to attract others when desired - of whatever walk or station in life. And this, to be sure, may be used either for good or for bad. Hence that injunction, that - as you attract others, give them something of a spiritual import that makes their lives better, THINKING better, hoping better, looking for the better, - not materially but in the high mental forces.
9. One capable of adapting self to circumstance; inclined - at times only - to "put things off." It is well always, mentally, to hold to that of wishful, hopeful thinking. For, as ye think in thy heart, so is that urge to bring that hoped for into materialization. Yet, meet the problems each day. But lay them down when ye attempt to aid others.
10. Astrologically we find Venus afflicted yet aided by Saturn and Jupiter as a part of the experience. Thus we find those influences that appear to others conflicting, and even at times to self when inactive. Thus the tendency in periods of discouragement for the entity to condemn self, and to JUSTIFY self in the manner of thinking because of activities of others.
11. Venus also brings an appreciation of beauty, of art, and of home and home surroundings. Hence those activities as of home economics, home training, are channels through which expressions may be given for development in a mental and material manner, as well as bringing associations and opportunities for material as well as mental and spiritual service.
12. Know that it is an unchangeable law, - they that would be the greatest among any group will be able to serve that group the more. This requires policy, tact, as well as psychological analyses of material and mental surroundings. Yet, as indicated, there are the abilities and urges toward the beautiful, the ability to see the best in everyone, and that approach as for the universal consciousness - or as to things and peoples and groups and masses.
13. Hence as we find, for at least a period, the entity should build a career; though the greater abilities will lie in working WITH a companion rather than merely BEING a companion. For, tendencies are toward extravagancies in some directions. Yet, as we shall find from material sojourns, few people there be that can be said to be a better bargain hunter or a better buyer in material things. These may be excessive. Know that in companionship or in every activity there are many sides to every question.
14. As to the activities in the material plane, that are as urges that may be expressed in the characteristics, the abilities of the entity in its reaction to emotional things, - we find that at periods when changes are wrought there is produced a momentary overexuberance or enthusiasm that is allowed at times to pall. It needs a SPIRITUAL enlivening, if there would be that growth in self and in its expressions and in its abilities to make the experiences worth while to others.
15. Not all of the sojourns may be indicated, but these are given as helpful forces for the entity to analyze latent and manifested urges; in order to minimize the faults, to magnify the virtues.
16. For, know that each soul constantly meets its own self. No problem may be run away from. MEET it NOW!
17. Hence that injunction indicated, that in giving spiritual interpretations to others ye find it for thine own self.
18. Before this, then, the entity was in the land of the present sojourn, during those periods when there were the sieges of New York.
19. It was during the American Revolution, when many of the soldiers were camped there from other lands.
20. Then in the name Susan Lucknor, the entity used its abilities as an entertainer to induce those of various stations to interest themselves in combining to make for bettering conditions in the material sense.
21. The entity was not as a housekeeper, yet one that understood and directed (in mind) those policies and manners of keeping an inn during that experience, - in that place now known as Corning (?) [sounded like "Carmen"].
22. In the present from that sojourn we find the abilities to appear at its best under most circumstances.
23. The entity gained throughout the experience.
24. Also those abilities as a teacher, as an instructor, as a director in those things especially pertaining to home economics or the directing policies of households, arise from that sojourn. There are also those abilities as an instructor in correspondence, or letter building, or typewriting instruction; though such in that experience, to be sure, were not done by mechanical means but with the quill.
25. Before that the entity was in the Grecian land, during those periods when there were many of those activities in the various arts (as termed in the present) by individuals.
26. The entity was among those first active in her sex as a sculptress, as an artist, to such an extent as to call the attention of others to her work. Thus a group - a school, it might be called - grew up about the entity - in an activity of ruggedness.
27. Hence the desire which arose in that experience for travel, and which may find expression in the present; and especially to see a special portion of the world - Switzerland, - the majesty of the mountains and of nature; and the abilities that come with the communing with that growing in nature arise from those expressions there, as Cusion.
28. Before that the entity was in the Holy Land, during those periods when there were the rebuildings and the returning to the rebuilding of the temple and the walls of same.
29. The entity was among those of the priestly tribe; a Levite, yet aided in all of the constructive activity about the temple service as to its replenishing and rebuilding.
30. Thus we find the abilities for the routine without becoming rote, as warned of. There are the abilities to combine the daily activities with the spiritual development. THIS is a virtue so few have attained, - to make their religious experiences, their spirituality, PRACTICAL in their daily lives!
31. The name then was Joschebede, and the entity gained much.
32. In the present there are those abilities for activities that deal with the creating or formation of ideas and ideals for others.
33. Before that the entity was in the earth during those days when the peoples were returning from the Egyptian land to the promised land.
34. The entity was among those of the household of the sons of Levi, and close to the sons of Aaron; being then a companion to one of those destroyed because of offering strange fire - Abihu, - then in the name Ashua.
35. With those periods of turmoil that arose within itself, the entity found dissension; yet becoming later the companion of Ithamar's son, the entity brought the bettered conditions when there came the periods of preserving and maintaining for those of the priesthood a unity of activity in their temple service, directing in the separating of each group for definite services.
36. In the present from that experience we find that those engaged materially in such activities as a service in temple, or in teaching, or in directing of the spiritual life, will be particularly attracted to this entity; though the entity will hold such afar off. It would be well to consider same during the twenty-sixth and twenty-seventh years in this sojourn, for in those periods the entity should think of marriage.
37. Before that the entity was in the land of the present nativity, in the early periods when there were those activities established there by those from the Atlantean land after the destructions had come.
38. The entity came to the South and West from what is now the Yucatan. Hence when the entity builds a home in the present, make it in the South and West.
39. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, then, - that to which it may attain, and how:
40. Analyze that as we have indicated.
41. Through those periods of ministry to others in the activities as a teacher, direct in the channels and manners indicated, if you would build for the best in self and for greater creative forces in the experiences of others.
42. In such periods build also such that the faith of thy fathers may be kept intact; for the Lord thy God is One.
43. Thy activities and experiences each day, then, are opportunities to UNIFY purposes to the glory of God; not to justify self by any, but to glorify all to thy Maker.
44. Ready for questions.
45. (Q) Has the entity chosen the proper life's work?
    (A) Very well. Following those lines as indicated, it may make same more practical, more helpful, more instructive, and more harmonious in self and in its dealing with its associates (called superiors) or counselors.
46. (Q) How can entity improve conditions around present job and instill the right ideals in the children?
    (A) As we have just been trying to say, - by studying to show self first approved unto GOD and thy ideal; then by PRACTISING same in thy dealings with others.
47. (Q) How can entity overcome feeling of inferiority which causes discouragement so easily?
    (A) This has been indicated. By putting all thy trust in the Creative Forces. For, ye know that He is not a respecter of persons.
48. (Q) In what field is it best for this entity to develop the latent artistic ability?
    (A) As we find, statue building or such; mouldings, mitres, filigree work about ornaments and such, see?
49. (Q) How can the entity develop in this work to keep her thoughts and ideals at a point where she can think thoughts and do deeds that will brighten and cleanse not only her own soul but bring joy and comfort to those around her?
    (A) As just indicated, - by making the spiritual ideals PRACTICAL, - which is a latent ability and may be manifested. Magnify that virtue to make thy religious or spiritual life PRACTICAL in thy daily life.
50. (Q) How can entity develop an aggressiveness and go-gettiveness to insure her material success without being dependent on others?
    (A) All of these questions are answered in the one instruction as first given: KNOW THAT THE LORD THY GOD IS O N E!
51. We are through for the present.

    Two copies to Mother
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. Two previous Physical Readings were obtained.
2. 4/10/31 See 1204-1, Par. 10-A--16-A regarding her training, also innate abilities. [Her mother, Jewish, was a widow, secretary to Mr. [257], and her father, a Gentile, had died years ago.]
3. 3/22/39 Mr. [257]'s letter: "Mrs. [189]'s daughter announced her engagement to a nice boy - she graduates in June." [GD's note: Mrs. [189] told me later that [1204] had decided against marrying the boy - his parents were wealthy but the boy was very spoiled and selfish.]
4. 8/31/40 See 2153-4, Par. 29-A, 30-A in re [1204].
5. 2/06/41 Mother's letter: "...I think you will be very interested to know that [1204] who graduated from College the same year as Edgar Evans - has just gotten a job in her field. She is a teacher of Home Economics and she is teaching at the ... High School at ..., N.Y., a small town about 51 miles from Syracuse. Her inability to get a job or to take one has been the source of very much worry to me and I think has done much to pull me to pieces as she needed so much and it just killed me not to give her whatever she wanted altho she was an excellent sport and got along the best way she could. She's in debt now, of course, but soon that will be over and perhaps I can start to build for my own future. I am very happy about her starting on this path and it will help me a great deal when she can start contributing a little to me.
   "...So far I have tried to guide [1204] by my own judgement and I have been so wrong so many times with the resultant heartache, etc. I should have had a life reading on her years ago, but I was afraid she would not follow it. Now that she has lived with me as an adult and seen many of the readings and heard so much about the work, I think it would mean a great deal to her and if your family is well and you fit it in, [1204] and I would love to have it. I imagine her life reading would be very interesting judging from the strength of her character. I would love to have her follow in this work and I have tried to do much to influence her in it. Her full name is [...]. Born 11/19/1918, at 4 A.M.
   "...You see how hard it is for each of us to realize our children are individuals. We just try as long as possible to mould them and how they fight us but we go on just the same and always will..."
6. 2/12/41 Mother submitted questions.

REPORTS

1. 2/18/41 Extract from Mrs. [189]'s letter:
   "Thanks very much for [1204]'s Life Reading. I have read it very quickly but I believe it is what I have been trying to tell her for years and I hope she will follow it, as I know it will make her life much happier and richer. I know as the years go on that she will be very happy with this Reading."
2. 1/08/42 Letter from mother [189]: "I also thought you would like to know that [1204] is married. She married a Pittsburgh boy. He comes from a good family and is a good boy but like everyone else is having a time to get a foothold economically. However, I suppose with conditions what they are in the world today, what can one expect? The whole world seems to be topsy turvy and one cannot use one's past experience for a basis of judgment and so, each of us can just do the best each day and hop for the best in the long run."
3. 3/30/42 "[1204] married a boy named [[...] Gentile name] and apparently is very happy. She is living in Pittsburgh and I do get a chance to talk to her every once in a while and to see her about once a month which makes it nice."
4. 9/25/47 Mrs. [189] wrote that her daughter and son-in-law were living with her, and both working, in North Carolina.
5. 1/21/72 General Questionnaire and Personal Questionnaire were sent via Rosi Hood for Dr. Charles Thomas Cayce, to [1204] in care of her mother's address. Envelope was returned marked DECEASED.

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