Edgar Cayce Readings, 1339-2

(Life Reading Suggestion)

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EC: (Yes - what a beautiful crest is due the entity!)
We have the records here that give those relations with the universe and universal forces, that are manifested in the emblematical influences from astrological sojourns and the appearances of the entity in the material plane.
In a summation of these - but irrespective of the will, which is that which develops or retards the entity through any given experience - we find these as tendencies or trends:
One with the inclination for the activities of the body to produce too great avoirdupois. Hence precautions become necessary as to the activity of the glands, and a greater part of the entity's diet should be citrus fruits.
Also there should be a greater activity (that arises from inclinations once set in motion) for EVERY form of outdoor sports; especially walking, golfing, archery, riding, boating, tennis - and all outdoor sports that tend to keep not only beauty of figure bodily but to give - as will be seen - the expressing of self in those activities that answer to emotions, intuitively, in the entity.
There is the inclination (that must be somewhat curbed) for the entity to bluff self through circumstances or conditions. Since there are very high mental abilities, usually the entity can make good; but these tendencies oft cause misunderstandings in the social and friendly relationships.
We find there is the natural inclination for affection, for home and children. Hence in building the home, rather than a career, should be the activity of the entity - other than that which would be a part of the outdoor exercise; for this would be much greater than any commercial career for the entity.
Then we see these influences arise from the material experiences as well as the astrological aspects:
Venus we find as the ruling force. Hence the affection, the affectionate disposition; the abilities for others to work upon the affections - and the tendencies of the entity in that direction at times to the entity's consternation. But these are well founded, if there is not the bluff too much or too often attempted.
This makes for abilities in the making of friends. Do not buy them, but make them by little personal services - and these will make for helpful experiences for self as well as endear such friendships.
In Jupiter we find the benevolent influence. Hence we will find through the entity's own efforts, if there are those inclinations followed in the home and in the friendships and in the exercises of the outdoor nature, there may be the accumulation of large sums of money if it is turned into those directions; as a writing - but in the latter portion, or after the twenty-ninth or thirtieth year of this experience.
In Mercury we find the high mental abilities; as in the watery planet - or in the activities of Neptune - we find beauty of body and the expressing of same if it is in activity, yet this is a warning also - as it brings this character of experience:
Do not be too DARING in the water, else we may bring a cutting short of the opportunities and experiences in the present sojourn.
As to the appearances in the earth, that make for the EMOTIONAL nature of the entity, we find that in this particular experience there are such emotions as to find expression in the very PHYSICAL emanations or activities; as through those influences that are the basic principles of body-growth as well as expression of mental and spiritual influences through same.
Hence the NECESSITIES of the body always taking care to be VERY neat. It IS, as the inclination from its body-beauty, but there is the inclination also to procrastinate - and to become in the attitude of "Don't care." These necessary influences then should be aroused to activity, which will find - as we see, from the interpretations here - the greater expression in the outdoor activities.
Before this, then, we find the entity's appearance was during those periods in the land of the present nativity, when there were the early settlings into portions of what are now Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas, just following the Revolutionary activities.
The entity then in the experience was as a helpmeet and a teacher to the earlier settlers, and very closely associated with those who made for the settlings in that land - hence in the family of the Houston's - Celia Grace Houston, [Sam Houston family?] in the latter portion of the experience.
Though not happy in the PHYSICAL relationships, in the mental and in the growth these made for a great development in the inner expressions - if those are expressed in the present through the inclinations for outdoor activities.
From those experiences we find arising also the keenness of intuitive forces; doubtings in relationships of certain characters.
Hence people and individuals are liked or disliked immediately by the entity, and the entity tends to use at such times a little too much braggadocio or bluff - but these can be made GOOD, if there will be CONSTRUCTIVE forces rather than SELF'S endeavors. And constructive means that which is creative from the spiritual angle. Hence being virtuous for virtue's own reward. Being good not only for what others may say but for the very purpose it brings. Being charitable and loving not only for an influence upon the surroundings but for the JOY that such brings into the experience of the self.
Before that (among those making for an influence; and that becomes a great part of the general inclinations - physical - and creative mentally from the inner or intuitive activity) we find the entity was in the Roman and Grecian land, when there was the exchange of the games that were as part of what is now known as international or national athletic activity.
There we find the entity excelled in beauty, in the ability to carry in figure, in body, the games that were a part of the experience.
And too oft did the entity laugh at those less nimble of activity, owing to their heaviness in body.
Hence we find the entity not only meeting same in the present from a physical angle but there are the NECESSITIES of it being worked out by diet as WELL as outdoor activity.
Thus we find that in the present, from that experience, grace and beauty and the need for precautions become a part of what may be called - or are called by some - karmic forces.
Hence the NECESSITY for the entity often taking self in hand and applying will in those directions that will make for a growth in mental, material and spiritual development.
For the necessity of such is a part of the experience of all, yet in the present experience for the entity - this entity - to enjoy the more of the material blessings as well as the personal satisfaction in being equal to others - it is necessary to take self in hand in those directions.
The name then was Amededoen; and from that experience there is still much in the way of those things that were - as would be termed in the present - as tokens of the abilities of the entity, that have an influence in the present.
Hence not only the crest upon the shield with the two serpents that bind about same should be as the crest, but these in blue about the body - or upon the stationery, or upon the things in its own boudoir would become as influences for keeping in that line that is evidenced for the entity for its own best developments.
Before that we find the entity was in the lands when the children of promise were returning to the Holy Land, during the period of Zerubbabel, Nehemiah and Ezra. While these came under different periods, the entity when the migration began first - under Zerubbabel - was among those that, owing to the physical conditions of the parents, were unable to make the first trip - owing to the very recent entering the material plane. But the entity became a part of the second trip, for the entity was in the household then of the priest (Ezra) that made for the reviving of the beauties in the temple service.
AGAIN we find the reasons for home, love, sentiment, affection, arising in material activities from a spiritual inception during the experience - as Celenena.
For the entity then made for progress for the many in the services of building the homes by tenets, suggestions and helps and aids in the new land to the entity.
Hence tradition, stories of the old, ever become as a listening, harkening to the entity. Do not dwell upon same in such measures as to turn back, but using them rather as did the entity in that experience to arouse the love of the better things in the home, in the experiences of those about the entity.
Before that we find the entity was in the Egyptian land, during that period when there was the disseminating and the building up of the activities from those who were cleansed in the Temples of Sacrifice and prepared in the Temple Beautiful service.
There the entity was among those who were prepared for activities in what is now known as the Carpathian land, and the Caspian land - as would be called in the present.
Hence the love of travel, as well as the love of travel for purposeful experiences in the material activities.
The name then was Shu-Put-El (El, of course, always meaning - in those experiences - one of royal or authoritative lineage).
As to the abilities of the entity in the present:
We have indicated that the greater activities may be in the home building; accomplished through, first, so building in self that which will make for the will becoming a constructive force in the experience of self as well as in its relationships to others; keeping the faith that was builded in Jerusalem when the temple service was reestablished by Ezra's activities when the law was translated - or re-translated for the period.
Then, let self translate the law of the experiences there, INTO those messages that are LIVABLE in the experiences of the homes of thy people today!
THIS is thy purpose; this is thy experience.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Where and how have my present mother, [...] and I been associated in past incarnations?
(A) We haven't the mother.
(Q) Just how may we mean the most to each other in the the present?
(A) Building together for constructive forces ever. In the choice of any relationships these become rather building for constructive forces in experiences of all.
We are through for the present.
Copy to Mother
Copy to Ass'n file
Copy to Mrs. [903]

BACKGROUND

She obtained a physical reading on 2/13/37 to correct overweight condition.

REPORTS

8/02/37 [1339]'s ltr. to EC:
Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Va.
My dear sir,
I just received my life reading. I have read, and reread it. There are several questions that I should like to ask you. First of all I wish to apologize for not having answered your letter by asking these questions before you had given me my life reading.
In my reading you said that I should not follow a career, heretofore everyone has encouraged me toward it, but lately I had practically decided to give it up as the boy that I'm in love with at present was against it. Now I am wondering if there is anything serious between us, that is if we will ever find happiness together or should I give him up?
Do you think it would be better for me to go to Chicago where this boy is studying in order to be with him more or go to New York where I shall make new acquaintances?
I would still like to know what the future holds for me, if I entirely give up the idea of a career?
Please give this your immediate attention, as it is rather necessary that I hear at once. Thanking you for your attention,
Sincerely yours, [1339]
8/09/37 EC's ltr. to Miss [1339]:
Dear Miss [1339];-
Thank you for yours of the 2nd - it came while I was taking a few days off for a rest, hence the delay in answering.
We have found it is well to have a list of questions for the life reading, that is why we ask every one to make a list of same and it saves a lot of explaining later.
Glad you have found your reading of interest, and feel sure you will find it more and more so - as you really apply the suggestions. For we believe from the experiences of several years, they are really practical suggestions, and much more often than otherwise fit in with the better order of things.
Feel very sure, Miss [1339], from the information, a great deal happiness is in store for you in making a home, than in a career. And what ever way you may apply yourself in that direction, will bring much better experiences for you. As to whether the young man in question is the, THE one, well, of course, the reading would not indicate unless the question was asked, then would possibly leave it to your own will. For it is not the purpose of the information to take the place of your will, or choice, but rather to give you the best constructive picture of the innate development of your self and what will be the field of better development. And be sure, this is from the Soul stand point and not just material. For if your heart and soul is not in what ever you may undertake, eventually it must be a failure.
Does your heart prompt you to go to Chicago to be near your friend? By all means do so. Is there a doubt or question in your mind think it over twice before you decide.
Remember your life, and its work depends on what you put in it. Am sure from the information, the HOME IS BEST, and all too seldom is there preparation made for such. And what ever is to bring us happiness, we must work at. Not merely drift or leave to circumstances, make them. Hope this will help, but should you wish an answer to these questions from the reading approach, it will be necessary to make an appointment. If you wish this, wire me and we will give you a definite period. Hoping to have been of a service.
With all good wishes,
Sincerely, Edgar Cayce