Edgar Cayce Readings, 1539-2

(Life Reading Suggestion)

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EC: (In going back over years from present - "1930 - quite an eventful experience in some directions through portions of these areas - '29 - '15 - other areas - it's changed - in a different environ - " etc., on back to birth date.)
Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [1539].
As we find in the interpreting of the records, the entity in the present - as in some of the experiences through the earth's plane - is inclined to let the material expressions at times become the greater influence in the activities. And the inclination for stressing the effects upon the material things should be rather counterbalanced by that knowledge of the Father in the experiences.
For when one has gained that consciousness of His presence, all these things will be added unto such an one.
These become rather trite sayings at times to those who grow fearful, but the silver and the gold are His, the cattle on the thousand hills.
In the interpreting of the entity's experiences in the earthly sojourns, we find that these - as intimated - become rather the ruling forces, than the astrological aspects.
However, the astrological aspects present tendencies and inclinations, and at times the entity is able to make the visions of their influence rather as an expression or passing dream. These may be even yet materialized in the experience of the entity. We find Jupiter, Venus, Mars and Saturn becoming the ruling influences.
Thus, from Jupiter, we find the associations with conditions dealing with the greater numbers of people; though the entity makes the individual application.
Thus the entity in the experience throughout will find greater opportunities laboring with organizations of the larger calibre; those that have to do with manufacturing or distributing of that which influences the activity mentally and materially of the masses.
From Venus we find the gentle mien and manner, yet at times aroused to anger - and has been able to control same at times.
In Saturn we find the influence making for the great changes that have been and may be the experience of the entity.
We find in Mars those influences forming the basis of the conditions that bring about changes; as in wrath, determination to have an individual way or to have a way of the own, disregarding at times the consequences even to self or others.
These become a part of the entity's experience innately.
In the application the individual, as has been indicated, has allowed rather the sojourns in the earth to bring the greater influences for activity.
Hence it would be well at times for the entity to analyze the emotions that arise from the astrological aspects or sojourns; that become a part of the influence latent, as WELL as the material things for the moment.
For, to philosophize for the moment - and as is known by the entity: Man IS, and he is one - as body, mind and soul yet these coordinate.
The influences from astrological sojourns work through the mental self - mind being ever the builder in the earth plane materializations; though the forces of the mind are active in spiritual as well as material directions. And only that which is founded in the spiritual is eternal.
Hence in every direction - whether for associations, for activities materially or mentally or for spiritual developments - the ideals must be founded in that which is constructive or spiritual, that they may grow.
Good, honesty, integrity, patience, longsuffering, brotherly love are eternal; just as hate, dislike, contention make for destructive forces in the experiences of all.
As to the appearances of the entity in the earth's plane then, we find:
Before this the entity was in the land to which it has journeyed, and to which there will be a natural attraction, in the regions about the Lakes; as Toledo, Chicago or the like.
For the entity then was a keeper of what would be termed a general store, or etape¹ or the place for making exchanges between the natives and a larger organization.
Hence in the present, arising from the experiences of the entity in that sojourn - near unto Dearborn, though not adjoining; rather farther up, on the old Dearborn trail or its connecting links with the Northwest, we find the interest in the study of character; also the abilities for the entity to deal with groups or individuals engaged in special work of any nature having to do with the entity's keeping records of or directing their activities in the more favorable circumstance or manner.
In that experience the entity gained, because of the sincerity of activity and the associations; though questioned at times both by the natives and those who were in mental or material authority. Yet the entity made for such associations that in the present we find friendships and the activities of those with whom the entity may be associated in a social way or manner, or in organizations for definite purposes, may become individuals or groups upon whom the entity may rely in periods of stress or strain from any angle of the experience materially that has been a part of the activities of the entity during the present sojourn. Also the entity has acted in the capacity of one who has brought hope to others when disturbing factors have made for distress or disturbance in the experience.
The name then was David Littlejohn.
Before that we find the entity was in the Roman land during the periods of that known as the progressive activity, when the entity was among the Romans who were in authority in places where there was the gathering of taxes as well as the gathering of activities relating to the exchange of materials grown in the varied lands.
We find the entity's sojourn was in the place that now would be called Asthabul [?] [Istanbul?], which was then under the supervision or direction of the Caesars. And there the entity made for gains and activities, yet lost with the taking sides with groups and individuals, in the material as well as the purposes of the entity.
Hence periods of great disturbance were brought about, and the desire for revenge.
But "Vengeance is mine, saith the Lord."
Hence those who attempt to "get even" or who would stand for their rights irrespective of what may be brought for others will find disturbing forces in their experience in the material sojourns.
In the experience then the entity gained and lost, and in the present there are the abilities for making of connections; and the dealings with strange peoples of strange lands, of strange environs, strange surroundings, become a part of the natural result of the entity's applications - through a portion of those experiences.
Then the name was Dultor.
Before that we find the entity was in the land now known as the Holy Land or the Palestine land, during those periods when there were those returning from the captivity of the peoples that were a part of that activity under Zerubbabel, with Nehemiah (a little later), did the entity journey.
For the entity, though being rather of the Persian than of the Jewish peoples, was among those who joined with the activities for the preservation of peace, as well as the keeping of the records for the king who had given the decree or made it possible for these people to return to their Holy Land to set up again their activity - yet being under the supervision, as it were, such as the entity represented, of the Persians, or during those periods of the Medes and Persians.
Hence we find those things that are the mysteries as to the influences directing the spiritual as well as the manners of worship, the manners of activity, become as an interest to the entity.
The interests in the occult as well as the mystic all of these arise from the experiences of the entity during that capacity of its activity when there was the reviving of that people's activities for the rebuilding of the city, the replenishing of the wall, and all of those activities during that period of sojourn in the land.
Then the entity was in the name Ahazeraiel.
We find from that sojourn the abilities in the present for the directing of those of other faiths, other activities that become a part of the entity's experience; yet judgments of these are to be kept first in that the entity has set as its individual ideal.
Before that we find the entity was in the land now known as the Egyptian, during those periods when the Priest was returned from exile.
The entity was among the peoples of the land where the Priest had been in exile, that came as an active factor later in those activities with the King, the Priest and the peoples, as the associations and connections were made with those of other lands - as the Atlantean, the Pyrenees, On and Og, and of Saneid.
All of these were a part of the entity's activities, as an emissary, as one who acted in the capacity of the visitor to those of other lands; not as a spy but to discover upon what basis there might be the establishing of associations from an economic standpoint, as well as commercial, and the spiritual associations with the other lands.
The name then was Isbadeun.
As to the abilities of the entity in the present, then, and that to which it may attain, and how:
In those associations with great organizations, in capacities where the entity may represent the Capital as associated with Labor, as would be presented today, and having to do with factors of mechanical apparatus or appliance or things of that nature, would be the fields or the factors through which the entity may in the material or commercial activities be of the greater service and find the greater harmonious activities.
As to the mental and spiritual studies: First, find thy ideal - know in Whom as well as in what ye have believed. Keep the faith in that constructive force that, as has been indicated, becomes a part of the experience of the self as well as each and every other soul.
Then, study to show thyself approved - not ashamed; rightly dividing the words of truth, keeping self from condemnation of any; and ye will find the greater service through the giving and being to others that ye would have others be to thee.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Please advise how, where and when to look for position where conditions are harmonious and remuneration commensurate with ability?
(A) As we find, in the same associations or organization with which the entity has been affiliated for some time - but in other FIELDS; as in or about the North or Northwest, or Cincinnati, or about Norfolk, or in those activities that are in keeping with the distributing points of the organization, the entity may find connections and activities that may bring the greater harmony and the greater fields of service in every direction.
(Q) Through whom should the approach be made?
(A) As just given, in the same organization - and these associations, of course, present their regular channels of seeking.
We are through for the present.
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¹ [etape n. [F. Cf. STAPLE mart.] 1. A public storehouse. 2. Supplies issued to troops on the march; hence Mil., the place where troops on the march halt over night; also by extension, the distance marched during a day. 3. In Russia, a prison or stockade for the confinement of prisoners in transit.]

BACKGROUND

2/19/38 He obtained a Physical reading. See 1539-1.
4/15/38 Wife [1516] wrote plant would soon be closed down due to labor troubles, etc. and Mr. [1539] would have to look for a new job. He wanted a Life reading to guide him.
4/18/38 Wire: "Advise how, where and when to look for position where conditions are harmonious and remuneration commensurate with ability?"

REPORTS

4/21/38 He referred Mr. [1575] for a Life reading.
4/23/38 Letter: "...We have read it over quite thoroughly and intend to reread it many times again as we feel this is something that should be digested quite slowly. Please let us know when Hugh expects to be in N.Y. and where I can reach him... Both Mrs. [1516] and I were satisfied with the reading and want to thank you for your consideration..."
5/03/38 HLC's letter to EC: "...Am to meet Mr. [1539] tonight. He is coming in to discuss his Life reading. His son told me about it yesterday..."
12/14/39 He obtained a second Physical reading. See 1539-3. [His letterhead requesting the reading named a corporation with offices and factory in ..., Pa.]