This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 16th day of July, 1938, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [1500], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the entity, the enquiring mind of the entity, [1500]; together with the information which has been given in Life Reading.
2. Ready for questions.
3. (Q) In the suggestion for my Life Reading, did using the date 1887 as my birth date instead of 1884 make any difference in the information which might have come through?
   (A) As we have indicated through these channels, respecting sources and manner of interpretation of the records of an entity, that as given was the interpretation as we find of the experiences of that entity now known as [1500].
   As to what might have been is just the same as the choice one makes in making any statement. That as is so stated is accepted as an individual's interpretation, and that as given is given with that as the premise of interpreting.
   In this instance, as we find, the sincerity of the purpose of the seeker has kept and does keep in the forefront.
   Do not ever expect the better self to be more sincere than that lived and expressed in the material self; for one is the shadow of the other.
4. (Q) Was that Life Reading with the incarnations mine?
   (A) As just given.
5. (Q) Why is it necessary then to have the birth date at all, in seeking a Life Reading?
   (A) Many, as has been noted - or may be noted if there is a study, have not known their birth date; and the Reading or the interpreting of that lived has been given. Others, where there has not been the ability to give same, have not been able to be interpreted. The cause is just as has been stated. The sincerity of purpose, of desire, on the part of the seeker makes that through which a premise may be established. And the interpreting then is in keeping with that purpose.
   To give the date, the hour, is in keeping with the expressing of sincerity. And where there have been even attempts to shield, or to seek for an activity that is shielding the date - yet the sincerity prompted the individual to give that correction in its seeking, the much better interpretation, the more helpful, has been received.
   This then would lead this entity to say, "Then has that which has been given me been the interpretation in toto?"
   It was not self's fault here that a date was misapplied. The entity's activities have been viewed. An interpretation with the desire to make same helpful, practical in the daily experience, has been given.
6. (Q) Please give the exact hour of birth.
   (A) Three twenty-two (3:22) P. M.
7. (Q) Have I any clairvoyant powers which could be developed?
   (A) EVERY entity has clairvoyant, mystic, psychic powers. This entity, owing to its indicated developments, has clairvoyant AND psychic powers. The intuitional, which is both clairvoyant AND psychic, is the higher development; and this may be applied in the teaching - which has been indicated as an experience through which greater expression of self may be given than in most fields. If this is used in the application of metaphysical interpretations, it will be the better for self, and the entity itself may make same more practical in the experience of those she attempt to teach or direct.
   But ever know the source of thy information, that it is in the metaphysical or intuitional experience of the souls that may attune to the spiritual or creative force from within - and there IS an advocate with the Father. The promise is in that He gave, "Lo, I am with you - always!"
8. (Q) What steps should I take to accomplish this?
   (A) First, it must be lived, desired, practised within self, in its dealings with its fellow man. Do not teach that which is only theory. LIVE in thy own experience that thou would teach thy neighbor, thy brother.
9. (Q) Is my future work to be accomplished with Metaphysics?
   (A) This depends upon the choice of self. As just indicated, this may be made a more expressive channel through which activities may be made to bring the greater peace and harmony within the experience of self.
10. (Q) What special line?
    (A) This again must be a choice. It should be along greater spiritual lines, if there would be the assurance ever within self. That it may take on at times great healing abilities is not to be sought ether than as He gives the expression - that which is in the experience of all; to some it is given to be exhorters, to others teachers, to others healers by laying on of hands, others healers by prayer, to one the interpreting of tongues, to another the speech by tongues - but all of the same Spirit, the consciousness of the Christ abiding within self. Not only by acclaim but by practical application of the Christ-Spirit in thy daily walks, thy daily talks; and thy dealings with thy fellow man.
    Let him that approacheth then the throne of service do so rather in that attitude that may be expressed in this - in thine OWN words:
    HERE AM I, O GOD! USE THOU ME IN THE MANNER, IN THE CHANNELS, IN THE WAYS THAT I MAY THE BETTER - THROUGH THE LOVE THOU HAST SHOWN ME IN THE GIFT OF THE PROMISES IN THE CHRIST - GLORIFY THEE BEFORE MY FELLOW MAN!
11. (Q) What was my former association with Dr. Mary Miller?
    (A) In those experiences that have been indicated that parallel one another, in the material sojourns. Closely associated in same. Compare them.
12. (Q) Am I to be involved in any way in a legal action concerning a share in an estate in which I am connected only through the passing of my late husband?
    (A) Not so, unless there has been and is too much talking done by self and those of the family.
13. (Q) Can the bank who holds this unpaid deficiency mortgage hold me for his share altho I am in no way connected by blood nor was I mentioned in the original will?
    (A) No.
14. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 1500-3.

REPORTS

1. 7/21/38 Letter: "I cannot express my deep appreciation for your many courtesies. I am so sorry you were inconvenienced on my behalf. The answers to my inquiries are a great help and your advice will be followed implicitly.
   "In the early part of Sept. I hope to be in Va. Beach again with Dr. Miller and Miss Campbell at which time I wish to have another Physical re-check.
   "The Congress was a revelation and a great pleasure. I'm only hoping that the next one will be held after July 1st as our schools do not close until June 30th and that is where my work lies. This year I managed to get away but couldn't do so again."
2. See subsequent correspondence under 1500-2 Reports.

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