This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 8th day of February, 1937, in accordance with request made by the self, but sponsored by Mrs. [1158], through Associate Membership of her husband in the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Born November 29, 1895, (early morning) in Sea Cliff, Long Island, N.Y.

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1. EC: Yes, we have the records of the entity now known as or called [1334].
2. Some unusual coincidences (if there are such)! The date of the present awareness of the experiences was the date of the birth in the former appearance in Cornwall. The date of the birth here was a hundred years after the date of the death in that portion of the present sojourning land, western Pennsylvania and Ohio.
3. In giving the interpretations of that as we find recorded by the entity in the realm of time or space, or akashic records, many an interesting experience might be singled out for the entity that has made and does make for definite urges in the experience of the entity in the present.
4. But we would give that interpretation which applied may make for the greater soul development and the greater awareness to the entity of the purposes for the entering of material planes, and for the manner of the applying of self that there may be the more and more at-oneness with the Creative Forces or God - in which each soul lives and moves and has its being.
5. While in the very period of the entrance into the earth in this experience we find, from the astrological aspects, it becomes as a sign or an omen - it is what the entity does about its opportunities, with the knowledge and understanding, that makes for either developments or retardments in the relationships of the entity or soul with the Creative Forces or Energies of which the entity is a part.
6. From the astrological aspects, then, we find that Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Mercury, in the order indicated, have had their influence upon the entity, and are gradually losing their influence in the application of self; yet have had their periods of reaction that become as a part of the entity's experience as a whole.
7. In Mars we find that tendency at times to become easily erratic, easily ruffled.
8. Yet in the application of self to the influences from Venus and Jupiter, this has become somewhat overcome; and these are merely inclinations. As to what the entity may do about that it knows. For if it will be remembered, the ideal manner is to be slow to anger; and, again, be mad but sin not; and, do not hold malice nor slights nor slurs, nor unkind remarks in thine inner self, for they build barriers.
9. And as the very nature of the application of self to the abilities in bringing hope and help and health to others, it is understood that anger and wrath and resentment are - as hate - poisons to a mind, a body that would give or make of its opportunities the better application.
10. Hence for reason's sake, for the very knowledge, as He hath given - if ye will not believe for His name's sake, believe for the very fact that thou hast seen, thou hast experienced that such do bring detrimental influences or experiences to the minds and the lives of individuals.
11. In Jupiter we find those tendencies for an influence to be associated with large numbers of individuals, yet individual in its application of the abilities of self.
12. In Venus we find that as may be said from the material, or the mentally material standpoint, to be a saving grace of the entity's experience; love of the beautiful in matter, in mind, and in the associations of same as related to individual activities as well as to groups, as to families, of cities, of states, of nations.
13. For to the entity the beauty of a school spirit, the beauty of a HOME cooperativeness; the beauty of the city ordinances being in keeping with the moral, the material, the mental welfare, is as beautiful to the entity oft as a well written story, as a beautiful picture, as a statue, or as any depicting in the art of the beauties of nature.
14. Yet music is a higher realm to the entity. And it may be found in the experience of the entity, as from those activities in the experience before this, that sounds, music and colors may have much to do with creating the proper vibrations about individuals that are mentally unbalanced, physically deficient or ill in body and mind; and may be used as helpful experiences. Just as the entity has found and may find more and more in the application of self that the manner of conversation to individuals in making mechanical or mental suggestions for their physical welfare, there is as much in the tone and the gentleness of manner as in the command itself.
15. For there are those reactions where persuasion to many may be helpful, while a commanding or a demanding influence creates antagonism.
16. In those applications in the Mercurian influence we find the high mental abilities, the desire at times to reason things out alone, the ability to be a good listener, and the ability to ponder things in its own mind.
17. In the application then of self in relation to these, as will be found from the sojourns in the earth, we have periods of confusion in regard to which way to turn in this or that; yet we will find that the closer walk with nature - that which is as the representative of the forces or energies known as or called God, First Cause, or the like - will bring the greater harmony in the experience of this entity.
18. As to the appearances then in the earth, we find:
19. Before this, as indicated, the entity was of English birth yet sojourning in the land of the present nativity for its activities.
20. In the western portion of Pennsylvania and Ohio were the greater activities of the entity gained; as a physician, or a healer, or one that gathered from the circumstances and conditions as surrounded the entity that which made for the channel through which the greater aid and help might come to those of the entity's associations and acquaintances.
21. The entity became well acquainted with the activities of those peoples of the land, or natives.
22. Hence those things as pertain to nature and to natural sources, the natural creative forces, become the more appealing, and - as did then - for the applications in relationships to the individual needs.
23. For as the entity gained in its experience and in its sojourn there, as there is the greater knowledge of the Creative Forces through nature, so through the nature or natural sources of man. For as the body is the storehouse of all influences and forces from without, it has the abilities for the creating - with the correct firing or fuel for the body - that which is able to sustain, not only sustain but to recuperate and to rebuild, revitalize, regenerate the activities of the body.
24. Hence in the present experience the activities in ministering to the needs of those who are ill in body or mind will be the field for the entity during this sojourn, but rather in those fields where nature's storehouse may be - and the body's abilities to create the environs for the resuscitating and reviving of bodily forces, should be - the school or activity through which the entity may serve the better.
25. The name then was Georgus Iradell.
26. In the experience the entity gained throughout. While there were in the early portions turmoils, with the finding of self in its giving of itself as in its activities to minister to the needs of the individual and to the groups and to the masses in individual service there was brought the greater awareness of the relationship of self to Creative Forces.
27. Before that we find the entity was in those periods when there were turmoils and strifes from those conditions as brought about by those in authority, bringing persecutions upon those for a mental experience, in the days when the teachings of the Nazarene became part and parcel of the experiences of the entity's relations and the entity's activities in the Roman land.
28. For the entity then was among those who supervised the baths in that particular period, and made ministrations to those in authority, and whose very sojourn or activities depended upon being in the good graces of those in authority - or what would be called in the present a supervisor of baths and of massages.
29. In the name then Pelos, the entity gained and lost. For with the voicings of many conditions, with the voicings of many experiences, the entity became rather unstable as to its mental and material applications.
30. Thus we will find in the present the experiences of the entity often changed by counsel or tirades of others; and those experiences in self when the very change itself brings discomfort, discouragements to the entity.
31. From the activities in that sojourn, many an association may become a part of the entity's experience. For those in authority as to dealings with others will become a part of the entity's experience for ministering to the hopes, and the fears; the bodily needs as well as to the physical health.
32. Hence if the entity finds in self ever the giving out of constructive forces, ever giving out of those things that are beautiful, glorious - and the hope for the better things; being optimistic, showing optimism in every relationship - these create and are creative in their very relationships and will bring helpful experiences into those activities of the entity in this sojourn.
33. Before that we find the entity was in the land now known as the Persian and Arabian, during those periods when there were those attempts for the correlations of those teachings by the leader in the land - and the overrunning of its own peoples and those from whom much had been commanded and demanded in the Persian land.
34. The entity then was among the Persians, close under those activities of one of the kings - or the ruler.
35. Then the entity making for a helpful experience gained, and lost. For as the entity attempted to make for its relationships in the 'city in the hills and the plains,' it made for self-aggrandizements and selfish motives, and gained glory for self, glory in self and self's abilities.
36. Do not in this experience, then, become self-satisfied, self-glorifying, or other than humble and willing to be shown.
37. The name then was Esdras.
38. Before that we find the entity was in the Egyptian land, during those periods of turmoils and strifes, when there were the separations of many as made for the divisions when the Priest was banished and the natives and those of the King's own household rose in rebellions.
39. The entity was divided between those of the native rebellion and of the Ibex rebellion. And these brought those periods of unrest.
40. When there was the eventual return of the Priest, the entity then - as Ex-Duleus - made overtures for his release, for he had been imprisoned my those who doubted his abilities or his activities from both the Ibex groups and the King's and the natives'. And in the Temples of the Sun had the entity been incarcerated for those periods of nearly half the period of the Priest's exile.
41. In the periods following the entity became an aid in those that separated into the various groups and into the establishing of the hospitalization, in the study of that which was later discovered by those who were called the father of medicine, the father of the healing arts. For then the entity became the renowned one of the embalmers of Egypt. And these have their interest in the present.
42. As to the abilities of the entity, then, and that to which it may attain in the present - though much more might be interpreted from those records here:
43. First study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman not ashamed of the slights, the slurs, the unkindnesses, but showing thyself friendly to those who are of good faith, and keeping self unspotted from the worldly things.
44. Hold fast to Him who has been given as the Way and the Means and the How of the approach to the Throne of Mercy.
45. For if ye would have friends, be friendly - but never in a selfish manner. If ye would find faith, be faithful to those promises thou hast taken in profession, in home, in friendly relationships. For God is not mocked, and whatsoever a man soweth, that must he also reap.
46. Ready for questions.
47. (Q) Will psycho-analysis broaden and enrich my personal life and increase my field of service?
    (A) It will.
48. (Q) When and with whom ought I to begin work?
    (A) Van Dyke. [See also 1334-2, Par. 49-A, on 11/29/37.]
49. (Q) Would contact with Dolly Pam (masseuse) be broadening and helpful?
    (A) In a manner, yes.
50. (Q) Was the entity who is at present my wife [1480] known to me in other incarnations, and in what relationship?
    (A) In varied relationships. We find the entity's association during the one in the experience before this was very close, even in the own household - but a sister.
    In the one then before that we find the relationships rather close in friendships alone.
    But in that as we find in the 'city in the hills and plains,' in the same relationship as at present.
51. (Q) Was the entity now known as [1158] known to me in other incarnations, and in what relationship?
    (A) A daughter in the experience just previous to this. [See also 1158-7, Par. 19-A on 2/23/37.]
52. (Q) Have I weaknesses that ought to be guarded in keeping me fit for my profession?
    (A) These have been given, and they are weaknesses. And as to how to overcome them has been indicated also.
    Do these.
    Keep the faith. Know in WHOM ye have believed as well as what ye believe OF Him.
53. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    Copy to Mrs. [1158] - Air Mail

BACKGROUND

1. 1/25/37 See 1158-6, Par. 16-A indicating Mrs. [1158] and Dr. [1334] had been relatives in a previous sojourn.
2. 1/31/37 Letter from Mrs. [1158] to EC: "...Dr. [1334] is very interested for me to get his Life Reading. I told Dr. & Mrs. [1480] that a reading of mine had indicated that I was related to Dr. [1334] in some former life, but that his life reading would have to be taken in order to find out more specifically about it. The whole idea of reincarnation was more or less a new one to them (tho not distasteful). In fact, Dr. [1334] said, at once, that he had a feeling the first time he saw me that he had known me before, (altho he knew in this life he never had) and when the idea of previous lives was suggested, he said he would tell his wife what he thought the relationship was, and then wait and see if the Reading was similar to his own instinctive reaction to the idea.
   "His wife is very much interested in Psycho-analysis, and believes it will help her husband in helping treat his patients, so they want advice as to whether this is a constructive step for Dr. [1334] to take. Also, they and I are equally interested to trace the former relationships.
   "Thank you, dear friend, for your illuminating and revealing service. Hoping this finds Mrs. Cayce feeling fine, and all moving along an upward trend..."

REPORTS

1. 2/11/37 Mrs. [1158]'s letter: "I was thrilled with Dr. [1334]'s reading. I think it was one of the best I have read. It was so straightforward, and plainly set forth, so complete and so constructive, and beautiful. We thank you, and ask blessings for you, from the Giver of all good gifts."
2. 2/15/37 [1334]'s ltr. to EC:
   Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Virginia
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   Received your letter of Feb. 9th and my reading. I do find my reading of much interest and value. Was always somewhat fascinated by the names Pelos and Cornwall and never understood just why.
   You very kindly asked me to ask you any question concerning my reading. One question that was asked was "Will psychoanalysis broaden and enrich my personal life and increase my field of service?" Answer "It will".
   Q-2 [1334-1, Par. 48-Q] "When and with whom ought I to begin work?" A-2 "Van Dyke."
   Is it possible for you to enlighten me further on this point? I know of no Van Dyke in this field at the present time but undoubtedly there is such a man. What I question is the time for me to begin such work. The questions bothering me at present are 1. Am I ready to begin this work now? 2. Is practice of Osteopathy in an advanced enough stage to warrant my turning my attention to Psycho-analysis?
   If you gleaned enough from the first reading to enlighten me on these points I would be happy to know just what to do.
   I expect to see Mrs. [1158] soon and will ask her to go over the reading with me as no doubt there is much material she can point out to me.
   Thanking you for your help I wish to remain
   Sincerely yours [1334]
3. 2/22/37 EC wrote: "The only Van Dyke that I know is a metaphysician there in N.Y., met her only once but am sure she is quite worth while, for on another occasion the reading suggested that a man and his wife see her, and she has helped them a great deal. This is Dr. Patricia Van Dyke, 37 Madison Ave., N.Y.C."
4. 11/29/37 Dr. [1334] was present for his Physical Rdg. - 1334-2, Par. 49-A.
5. 1/31/38 See 1158-15, in re Dr. Patricia Van Dyke, also Par. 14-A in re Dr. [1334]'s emotional reactions.
6. 12/06/56 Daughter's letter: "My parents have been divorced for about 14 years now. I still see my father but unfortunately he has much bitterness in his heart toward the family. My mother is sweet and continues to be the uplifting member she has always been."
7. 12/18/56 Daughter's letter to HLC: "Be assured that the influence of the work of your father has been of invaluable aid and comfort to me, and I am sure the Association will go to greater heights through the years with you at its head."

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