This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 18th day of July, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [1533], Associate Member of the Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Born November 21, 1897, in Warsaw, Poland.

TEXT

1. GC: You will give the relations 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 present entity, that to which it may attain, and how. You will answer the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: (In going back over years from the present " - '42 - changes in environs - '40 - anxieties - '37 - interested but not active - '28 - yes - " etc., on back to birth date.)
3. Yes - yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [1533].
4. In giving an interpretation of the records, these we find rather unusual. And, as we find, a seal or a plaque would be of interest to the entity, if it would analyze the symbols indicated there; and these they would be, for this entity:
5. A plaque with the thumbhold, or a mixing bowl with the thumbhold, though oval in shape - and the bowl yellow, or a pine colored yellow. Upon the bowl would be the many colors, in little points around the top edge, and in the center all blended together.
6. Upon the left side put the emblem of Mercury, or the symbol of same.
7. Put upon the right side the hammer and the sickle, crossing one another.
8. These indicate the tears [tares], as well as the manners in which there are the labors of building, and of enjoying or reaping.
9. Much would depend upon the artist, of course, as to the beauty of this. But its significance should speak VOLUMES to the entity, in the manner of its approach to the usefulness of self in its relationships to others.
10. In giving an interpretation of the entity's record here, this is the oral interpretation of same. While many various phases of unfoldment are indicated, there are those faults as well as virtues. We would minimize the faults and magnify the virtues.
11. And in the analysis of the entity's approach to the study of metaphysical, spiritual or mental subjects, do try to find where you agree and not stress disagreements. For, the earth is as one, two, three. And the universe is one, as the Lord is one.
12. Thus, in thy study, while the analysis must be through the three-dimensional plane, that is the symbol or the vibration of the earth, in the analyzing of same do keep the oneness in mind, if any phase of manifestation would be undertaken or analyzed by the entity itself.
13. Self analysis, self study, is well. If such is adhered to regularly in the experience of the entity, we will find much gain, much understanding; much of that which has heretofore been obscure and rather hard may be softened and the shadows turned to light.
14. Do not condemn if you would not be condemned. For it is with what measure you mete, in the activity of your mental and spiritual self, that it is measured to you again in your relationships to others.
15. As to the urges latent and manifested, the abilities of the entity may be indicated in part from the astrological aspects.
16. In Neptune, the artistic temperament - both as to material things and the mental or spiritual relationships. Remember the beautiful ever, and look for the agreements rather than for disagreements. Do not condemn that which has not been applied nor that self has not experienced in the same character of circumstance. Thus, never repeat that which might be harmful to anyone, even though it be only gossip for the moment.
17. We find in Mercury as well as in Neptune the universal consciousness, as to the moral and spiritual relationships. These need to be stressed, especially in the present experience of the entity. Stress also in the fruit of thy endeavors as a writer, and as one that may depict strange scenes or environs, if this is sought by the entity to be used as a constructive experience in the minds and hearts of others.
18. We find also in Jupiter the universal consciousness. Thus many of the weeds in the garden of love are blotted out, and many of those for the universal consciousness of love - as it were - are at times questioned in self, yet generally accepted for the welfare of the many rather than the few.
19. In Uranus we find the unusual and the changing forces, and that which has brought the entity in association with things unusual - pertaining to individuals, their relationships to others, the awareness of the filial consciousness as well as friendships that will not be denied of themselves; yet these the entity finds in the own self - as to how such may become a part of the experiences of all.
20. We find in Mars that the consciousness of continuity is more than ordinarily active in whatever phase of awareness is being interpreted by the entity in its analysis of self.
21. Thus we find an unusual character, and one of which it is only reminded - that while these may be in the purposes to analyze self, others, the personal and practical application is made in relationships to activities - else these will all come to naught.
22. As to the appearances in the earth, - while all may not be indicated, these we find as a part of the entity's present consciousness or awareness in the activities in the earth; as indicated in the visions, the dreams, the unusual anxieties regarding individuals, and yet a serenity within self that makes for the betterment of conditions in self and in relationships with others.
23. Before this the entity was in the land of the present sojourn, rather than in the land of birth; during those periods of activity that become a part of the whole in the entity's physical and material consciousness.
24. Thus we find that the entity was among the early settlers, dealing primarily with those things in the home pertaining to the greater needs for supplying those things that would keep body, rather than body, mind and soul, together. And these brought experiences that in the present make for questionings of others, as to why and how, and under what circumstances such activities may be changed or brought about in the entity's experience.
25. Then the entity in its activity assisted in the care of those injured in battle, or those that were questioned as to their stand or relationship with the ideal of freedom, or those that were associated with the common interests through that particular period. Yet it may be said that the entity gained throughout the experience. And as indicated from a portion of selections for the chart or plaque, these activities come as a thankfulness to the entity, and bring with them righteousness in the ways of service to the Creative Forces.
26. The name then was Molly Pruett, and in the valley of the Mohawk was that experience.
27. Before that the entity was active in that period of a great change, as might be indicated from that given, as to the recognition of the various phases and consciousnesses that are connected with, that have their influence upon, the general activity of individuals or groups.
28. Thus we find the entity was in the French land during the early activities in that land, when there were unusual efforts made for the unfoldments and activities in the field of research, or the study of the fauna of life, the activities of various animals that feed upon products in that particular area. This indicates how that the study of same may be applied to the inanimate or the animate, in relation also to self in its search for those fields of activity as indicated.
29. Before that the entity was in the Mongoloid land, closely associated and in contact with the ruler in the City of Gold in what is now Indo-China.
30. There the entity took a firm stand, because of the interpreting of the various dimensions through those particular periods of activity.
31. Thus we find those things bringing about interests for the study of things pertaining to varied activities in those particular periods, and hence the figures appear again as a symbol of changes that may come about in that land as related to believers and actors, those that seek harmonies and that seek constantly to throw the material light upon same; trusting a little in the power latent and manifested within each individual.
32. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, when there were the reconstruction activities after the return of the Priest. The entity aided the Priest in the Temple Beautiful service.
33. Thus again we find the entity's interest in the ILL in body or mind. And here we find the entity capable of contributing much to the welfare of such individuals. While the privileges of the entity are for the home, the real activity of the entity may be among those that are seeking light. These may be the beginnings of that activity of the entity in which it may carry brotherhood to man in the man, the Fatherhood of God in the whole!
34. Study, then, to show thyself approved unto God, a workman not ashamed; rightly dividing the words of truth, and keeping self from condemnation.
35. The warnings to the entity: Do not condemn others. These tendencies to find faults with others oft have brought the entity consternation, and the lack of interpreting the purposes of individuals - which is a part of the social or material life of the entity.
36. As to the abilities of the entity, - keep the faith. Thou knowest the way, that it is nigh unto thee. For, as was said of old, that which is, IS. And as ye seek to use thy influence for the helping of those that are weak, in body or in mind, ye may come the closer to fulfilling those purposes for which ye entered this present experience.
37. Let those things pertaining to emotional involvement (so-called) be forgotten, and press ye rather on to the mark of higher calling as set in Him.
38. Ready for questions.
39. (Q) Is there any reason in my past for my weak back and lack of vitality?
    (A) None as indicated here. This is purely physical, but if there is used those properties to keep a better alkalinity in the system, we find that this would lend towards suppressing and removing the heaviness and tautness there, and will contribute to the better eliminations, thus bringing better strength and vitality to the body. Use on the back, then, the Glyco-Thymoline Packs; small crash towels or about three thicknesses of cotton cloth saturated in Glyco-Thymoline and applied for an hour at the time, once each day.
40. (Q) What weakness in character must I overcome in this life?
    (A) Talking about other people, finding fault with others.
41. (Q) What work ought I to be doing this time?
    (A) Anything that would have to do with the arts, or instruction; helping those in their physical and material things, but especially towards the artistic needs.
42. (Q) What has been my relationship in the past with the following, and how may such urges be used in the present for our mutual advantage: First, my husband, [...] why have I feared him?
    (A) In the experience before this there was a close association, though not in the same relationships as at present; rather as the father and the daughter, for he then called the entity to taw, or to a halt. Also in Egypt we find that the entity was required to take orders from the entity who is now the husband.
43. (Q) My mother?
    (A) Those were experiences not passed in this, but rather in that direction of being known of - in the City of Gold. For the mother was then closest in those relationships to the authoritative activities in that experience, and a friend - though not the closer relationships that are borne from same in the present. The closer associations, then, were in periods not indicated here for this entity at present.
44. (Q) Larry Altman, who depends on me for so much?
    (A) He's ever been dependent on the entity. In the experiences in the City of Gold that entity then was rather as one who was in the care of, or under the charge of the entity, as a companion or helpmeet to the empress or the prince in the experience. In Egypt the closer relationships were in the fields of service and activity, in the preparation of the entity, now Altman, for his better service.
45. (Q) My brother, Bobbie?
    (A) We don't find the relationships here.
46. (Q) Have I ever been a "trained" dreamer?
    (A) One trained in the active service in the Egyptian experience, as well as in the City of Gold. For, there were the compilations of things that had to do with what is termed the mysteries of the east.
    Keep the faith in self, and of self's relationship to God.
47. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. 4/19/43 Letter: "I have been a member of the Association for many years but this is the first time I have wanted a Life Reading. Why do I have the most ridiculous handwriting for an adult? [Other questions at end of Life Rdg. 1533-2.]... Many thanks..."

REPORTS

1. 10/26/62 Cousin, [1298], told GD that she and Mrs. [1533] read over their readings together last Sunday. Mrs. [1533] indicated that she often referred to her readings and that they had helped her a great deal.

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