This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 9th day of September, 1937, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [1436], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.

TEXT

1. GC: You will give a Mental and Spiritual Reading for this entity with particular emphasis upon guidance that will enable her to direct her activities in the present. Consider the information given for this entity in Life Reading of Aug. 30, 1937, [1436-2], especially as relates to her work with colors. Answer questions.
2. EC: Yes, we have the desire of the mental self, [1436]; this we have had before.
3. Now in the information that has been given regarding the Physical, the Mental and the Spiritual self, there has - been outlined - in consideration of that given - the manner of activities as related to the mental and spiritual self.
4. These the entity has only begun to question, and only a portion has become a part of the daily experience.
5. Well then that these be the activities in respect to same:
6. As has been indicated for the body, until there is a much more normal physical reaction there CANNOT be a COORDINANT outlook or cooperative activity between the spiritual self and the mental self as related to physical activities.
7. Then, the first things FIRST - as has been indicated.
8. Use, in the surroundings and the activities, those suggestions that have been given for the improvement of the Physical being. [See 1436-1]
9. As has been indicated, there are in these applications those suggestions for the mental attitudes during given periods when there is the reaction from the use of those activities in the system that are able to make for better coordination and cooperation to the mental and spiritual and physical self. These need to be done FIRST!
10. Then when these have been accomplished, or within the next six weeks, these should be brought near to normal - if there is the application of self in the WHOLE of the manner that has been outlined; turning within for the mental and spiritual direction as would bring about the normal or more normal cooperation and coordination in the physical, mental and spiritual being of the entity.
11. Do that.
12. For, as has been indicated in the Life Reading from the activities of the entity and its development through the material appearances, much is expected, much may be accomplished by the entity.
13. WELL that all phases of the experiences of the associations be considered in relationships to these developments and preparations of the body-physical for the spiritual and mental application of the abilities.
14. Ready for questions.
15. (Q) For the sake of the treatments prescribed in my Physical Reading, should I remain in New York and for how long?
    (A) As has been indicated, until the body has gained a physical and material and mental equilibrium. This should be accomplished in the next six to eight weeks to ten weeks, at least, IF there is the application of self in the right direction.
16. (Q) When these physical treatments are completed, just where is it best for me to live? Is there a better opportunity for me in Hollywood or in Europe, or just where?
    (A) This should be determined by the attitude that is accomplished by the body during those periods of finding itself and its relationships to the associations and activities of the choices it makes.
    As we find, the activities should lead to the association of the entity with those who are making special efforts and demonstration of activities of color as related to the moving picture or cinema activities.
    This does not necessarily mean, then, that the work or the association at first is to be in Hollywood direct, but may become a part of same through the activities with those the entity may associate with - in the processes of these activities. See?
17. (Q) Would it be best to remain in the same apartment with my family for the present or try to borrow money enough to get a place for myself?
    (A) It would be better to remain. If the environ is such that not only self is antagonistic to the family, or the family so antagonistic to the body but the self continuing to be antagonistic, then change. But if there is sought by the entity for not the differences that exist in the minds of the family and the associations but as to how the entity may be a help to those in the family in finding THEIR relationships to Creative Forces, this will make for the better surroundings, making the security of the entity in its abilities for stabilizing itself in a much surer and a much better means or manner.
    Separation would leave not only a grudge and an animosity and a feeling of spitefulness on the part of self but on the part of the family such as to build that which ye have learned or been taught to call KARMA.
    In the mental and spiritual self and direction it has been shown thee how ye have gained, through those very activities by contact with LIFE ITSELF; how animosities, grudges, feelings of differentiations or the evaluation of activities in the experience must be - as in the present experience and associations - a PRACTICAL application of same.
    To have the feeling of aloofness because of variations in the thoughts of the associations of the mental self, without consideration as to how the very conditions are brought about for the usefulness of all, is to lose sight of the very evaluation or activity of truth IN the experience of self!
    Then as we find, if there is gained the proper insight from the information given as respecting the physical and mental and spiritual self, the application of same would be in the home or in that environ of same.
18. (Q) What is there wrong about my personality which is holding me back, physically, mentally?
    (A) NOTHING, save the proper evaluation or value of experiences of every nature in their proper sphere of activity and relationships.
    These EXTREMES that have come into the experience, that have made for the unbalancing of those very activities as we have given in regard to the physical forces of the body as related to the mental and spiritual self, indicate just that as we have given - improper valuation in the experience.
    KNOW that Life is God; Life in self then is God. Then the use of God in its relationships to others is to do to others what you would have others do to you, or have your GOD do to you! For as ye do it unto others ye are doing it to the God in YOURSELF! Thus you are by example as well as precept making for the true relationships to Creative Forces that may aid thee from without to the influence or force of God WITHIN self.
19. (Q) Please tell me if this is my own father in this appearance, and is Adolph my brother?
    (A) Who is thy father, who is thy mother? They that do the things necessary in thy experience that ye may learn, that ye may know, thy HEAVENLY Father the better.
    These are thy material parents. Then aid THEM in seeing; NOT by preaching, NOT by mere precept, but by LIVING a normal, balanced, Godly life - among them!
20. (Q) Is there some karmic debt to be worked out with either or both and should I stay with them until I have made them feel more kindly toward me?
    (A) These - What IS karmic debt? This ye have made a bugaboo! This ye have overbalanced within thyself! What is thy life but the gift of thy Maker that ye may be wholly one with Him?
    Thy relationships to thy fellows through the various experiences in the earth come to be then in the light of what Creative Forces would be in thy relationships to the ACT ITSELF! And whether it be as individual activities to those who have individualized as thy father, thy mother, thy brother or the like, or others, it is merely self being MET, in relationships to that they THEMSELVES are working out and not a karmic debt BETWEEN but a karmic debt of SELF that may be worked out BETWEEN the associations that exist in the present! And this is true for every soul.
    If ye will but take that as was given thee! "Neither do I condemn thee - neither do I condemn thee."
    WHO GAVE THAT? L I F E ITSELF! Not a personality, not an individual alone; though individually spoken to the entity, to the soul that manifests itself in the present in the name called [1436]. This becomes then not an incident but as a LESSON, that ALL may learn! That is the reason, that is the purpose, that is why in the activity much should be expected, why much shall be endured, why much may be given, by the soul that has learned that God condemns not they that seek to know His face and BELIEVE!
    Then it is not karma but in HIM that the debt is paid.
    For who forgave thee thy material shortcomings, thy material errors, as judged by thy superiors at that experience in the material world?
    Thy Lord, thy Master - THYSELF! For He stands in thy stead, before that WILLINGNESS of thy inner self, thy soul, to do good unto others; that willingness, that seeking is righteousness, if ye will but understand, if ye will but SEE - and FORGET the LAW that killeth but remember the spirit of forgiveness that makes alive!
21. (Q) Shall I concentrate on color as an aid to charm and beautiful effects and seek opportunities for giving short talks on this subject with the object of presenting it on the screen?
    (A) This is very well.
22. (Q) Or should I try for radio work as a better medium or for lecture bookings?
    (A) This is very well. As has been indicated, the work with those for the screen and for those activities that make for the activities in same are the more far-reaching, the more effective manner.
23. (Q) Please direct me to the sources where my opportunity may be found.
    (A) The first OPPORTUNITY, the first source is WITHIN! After there has been the gaining of the control of self, the body-physical, the body-mental, and a normal equal balance, THEN we will see the conditions opened for thee!
24. (Q) What specific studies should I undertake regarding color?
    (A) FIRST study SELF! in relationship to the Creative Forces, as has been the direction. Or the study of auras as related to the individual life, the individual expression in others. For this, as has been pointed out, was the greater portion of the physical activity in the material plane for giving out by the entity during the Egyptian period.
    Hence this as applied to material things, or as to commercial value within self, becomes the means, the manners, the way through which this may be given out the most.
25. (Q) In the study of auras, just specifically what should be my approach as suggested in the Life Reading?
    (A) Find first that as is within self, and then the associates day by day; until there is gained a more complete or better understanding of what these (that is, auras) represent in the individual - THEIR - activities daily!
26. (Q) Would it be wise for me to undertake a study of photography from the technical angle in relation to color?
    (A) This would come later. First learn the basic forces or basic principles of same as related to the bodily forces. Then later they become the activities or the associations in photography. For as has been indicated, if the associations are to be with the moving picture or cinema field, this necessarily becomes a basic force or principle for the very activity. But it would also be well to learn the activity of the etheronic and the vibrations of the body, for these are they that produce color, that produce aura, that produce the activities seen AS color.
27. (Q) Will it be helpful and can it be made a source of income if I learn to operate the radionics and aetheronics instruments?
    (A) These would be helpful, and naturally may be made to become a source of income. But learn these not from the standpoint of source of income only; for oft one defeats self by gaining that which is to supply one portion of the body and lets the rest of it go hungry. Such individuals become then failures, and cannot help but become so - unless there is the response or quickening or vibration in relation to self in the use of same for a helpful thing in the experience. If it has not proven so in thine OWN experience, leave it alone!
28. (Q) Where should I go for a study of color - the pyramids offer one source - should I go more carefully into this or seek elsewhere? Please give me definite information regarding the best sources for my study of color.
    (A) Go more carefully FIRST - Do the first things first! Learn that within self, thy OWN relationships to same! Then the color as given from the pyramid studies - but if - What is the source of these? Remember, as has been given to thee as well as to all - KNOW in WHOM ye believe as well as in WHAT ye believe!
    Because there have been theories of what color is presented in the preparation of the message left in the pyramid, is the source - or that as given in the varied ways as to the activities - such that ye can believe in WHO has given this? Or does the study of same answer to something within self and the God-force or Creative Force or Life Force in self that it IS true?
    Then the study of same is within SELF and in self's relationship and application to same for thy fellow man. THESE be the studies then; not who will bring a message from above, from below or from beyond the sea, for the MESSAGE is within thee!
29. (Q) Is my immediate type of work connected with helping women to be more beautiful, or what?
    (A) That in the immediate may be used as a means, as a way, for the greater study of the whole subject.
30. (Q) Where is the hidden information on the aura best found and where did I leave the records of my work in the Temple Beautiful in Egypt?
    (A) These are quite different questions!
    The best information of the aura may be found in the study of all that may be found upon the subject, in the MANY varied ways and in the many varied pamphlets.
    But the application of same is the real KNOWLEDGE of same, see? To study and to know, or to accept what one has said without a practical application of it is to become lopsided, or to become so centered as not to be able to make practical or to make active use of that which is shown thee day by day.
    This is the manner to study the aura. All that has been written that may be found! But the KNOWLEDGE of same is PRACTICAL use of same, and that which is practical in the experience of those to whom ye give aid or help!
    As to where the records are - in the HALL of records not yet opened!
31. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
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BACKGROUND

1. See 1436-1 and 1436-2, a Physical and a Life Reading.
2. 9/04/37 Questions submitted, as prepared by her friend Mrs. [1402], asked in 1436-3.

REPORTS

1. 9/10/37 Letter from [1402] to EC: "...[1436]'s family situation is a curious one. After she came home from Virginia she asked me to help her with her questions for the subsequent reading you advised for her. We could not make a convenient appointment so I wrote her quite at length, setting forth my suggestions. It seems that my letter fell into the hands of her brother Adolph (and she does not yet know this) and last Sunday he asked me for an interview. This was the first time I had met any member of her family - and it is easy to see why there are many points of incompatibility. He is the usual type of practical jewish business man - with feet firmly planted on the ground; very deaf, so given to shouting; very intolerant of astrological 'bunk', dietary fads and metaphysics in general - but not at all a bad sort. All he apparently asks of her is to get some kind of a 'job' which will give her enough personal money to be independent of him. He has his father and mother to support and whatever money [1436] has he supplies. Of course, according to their usual tradition, the mother thinks she should be married - regardless. He tells me she is selfish and inconsiderate at home refusing to cooperate with any work, leaving her clothes around carelessly and not caring how much they cost. He thinks she is very much in the clouds and does not want to work - only to study or dream. He asked me not to tell her that we had had this conversation but to say to her that I would like to meet him some time..."
2. 10/22/37 Letter from [949] to EC: "...[1436] who is now living with the [378]'s as per GD's letter, got in touch with me that morning. She was here for dinner and spent a very pleasant evening. We found her very charming and very interesting and are planning to get together with her more often, and also to meet the [378]'s..."

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