Edgar Cayce Readings, 1552-1

(Life Reading Suggestion)

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EC: (In going back over years from present - "1936 - a period of transition - '28 - more changes of MATERIAL natures - '21 - yes, a happy period - " etc., on back to birth date).
Yes, we have the entity and those records of same - that entity now called or known as Mrs. [1552], (these are poor pronunciations, for the entity).
In giving the interpretations of the records, we find there are two appearances in the earth's plane that stand out beyond the rest. But first the interpretations:
In giving that as we find from the akashic records here, these are as those experiences which make or produce urges innate in the mental or inner self; and those sojourns in the earth the emotional self.
Hence we have that as may be gained from the astrological sojourns, or the interims between the earthly appearances of the entity and those activities in the environs about the earth.
There are urges, and DO NOT surpass the will of the entity - that which is the gift of the Creative Forces which manifest through the experiences of the applications of the mental forces of the entity in relationship to that the entity sets as its ideal.
In giving these, then, we will give the urges - but these are given irrespective of what the entity has done about them.
Then as to what may be accomplished may be drawn or surmised from the abilities, the weaknesses, the activities in the mental and the emotional realms or faculties of the entity - as virtues or as faults or failures.
These then we find, but irrespective of the application of the self:
From the astrological sojourns we find the influences from Uranus, Venus, Mars, Jupiter as the ruling forces.
Hence in Uranus we find, as combined with the closeness of the entity to the entering of the astrological aspect of Gemini, the contradictory influences oft in the experience. Or the entity is inclined innately within self to be very good or - not very bad but very opposite to those inclinations felt at one time and those felt at another.
Then, there are questionings oft within the experience of the entity.
Things pertaining to the mental, to the beautiful in art and in music oft find in the experience that to which the entity can rise to the heights of feelings and emotions. At other times those experiences of a dirge or the sad natures would be the very opposite appeal rather to the entity.
These then, as it were, show the abilities of the entity; wherein it may arise to that within self in which the great emotions of the material, the mental, the spiritual realm may be a portion of the experience in the present.
Not only will we find this as from the astrological but also from the material or earthly sojourns, especially during the Palestine and the Persian experiences - as we shall see.
From Venus we find abilities for great emotions as to conditions, experiences, friendships, loves in the material as well as the mental and spiritual. Yet those things upon which friendships and experiences of such nature are builded become as great emotional periods for the entity.
Hence we find they may assuredly count themselves indeed fortunate who may have this entity as a friend; and they may count themselves indeed unfortunate whom the entity dislikes!
Hence these are extremes in the experience also. Hard does the entity find it to forgive slights or overlook indifferences. These make a great impression upon the entity in many ways; dependent, to be sure, upon how the entity allows such, or applies such, as to whether these influences become as stumbling-stones or stepping-stones - or upon what the entity, as it will be seen, has set or does set as its ideal.
In the influences from Venus also we will find the entity has abilities in definite fields - as of writing verse for song, or in writing for activities which deal with the emotional forces between individuals or groups of various natures; as well as home building.
From Jupiter we find the benevolent influence. Thus the activities will and do influence great numbers, irrespective of whether or not it may be said to be well known. And more and more may the entity apply the self in those directions in which it may write, or express or give self in directing the individual activities of groups, classes or masses; becoming more and more of an influence in the lives and experiences of many.
In Mars - we find there are times when in the extremes, whether in the emotions mental or physical - these have brought experiences where anger has taken or MAY take hold in such ways or manners as to become a detrimental influence.
Yet this in the sign also with JUPITER makes the experience such that the more often the entity CONTROLS self when it has thought over such experiences a second time.
While the entity is quick to grasp decisions, the entity finds - as in relation to things having to do with disputes of any nature, whether they be among individuals or groups or whether society or what not - the second or third thought by the entity usually changes, or will tend to change, the entity's activities in relation to same.
As to the appearances in the earth, or those that in the present make for the ruling influences in the emotional forces of the entity, we find:
Before this we find the entity was in the land of the present nativity, during those periods when there were turmoils in what was then known as the expedition of the northwest.
The entity was among those affected by those activities in that experience. For some of those upon whom the entity relied, as in close associations, were drawn into those activities - or hostilities.
Hence the entity became one that was left alone, one wherein there were many periods of distress from wonderment as to what was happening to those upon whom the entity depended in many ways.
Hence we will find in the emotions of self in the present, to be alone and to be LEFT as it were to this or that conditions - while the entity may have the abilities to meet the situations - always causes a little quickening, and a desire for other influences or forces in the experience.
The name then was Mary Withers. In the experience the entity gained, for many became close in the activities of the building up of home and for the defense of same because of the entity's experiences and those activities during that sojourn.
Then entity journeyed to the lands along the Ohio and Catawba Rivers during that experience.
Hence waters, especially rivers or turmoils, have a peculiar effect oft upon the entity. The love of outdoors, the love of nature - as may arise in various experiences; sometimes as an upbuilding, at others as oppressions to self. But nature appeals to the entity.
Before that we find the entity during those periods when the Master walked in the earth was in that land now known as or called THEN Galilee and Samaria.
Then entity came in close contact with the Master when the Master spoke to the woman at the well and many of those in the city who came out to see Him.
Though then young in years, the entity was impressed not only by the gentleness and kindness of the disciples, especially the Master, but later when there were the gatherings of the many in Jerusalem for the feasts - that more and more became a part of the Samaritans as His teachings had advanced - the entity then was among those of the crowd that were in the triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
Hence in all the experiences of the entity, the Master pictured as one in authority, or as one LEADING in the GLORY of an experience, appeals. When in suffering or death, these find something that refutes or denies such in the experience.
Yet the beauty of those gatherings has held and does hold for the entity an experience of a service that may be given in a way or manner in which there are indeed the lessons that He IS the way, He IS the water of life, He IS the bread of life, He IS the example.
These come as impelling forces within the emotions of the entity; but always to GLORY in same!
There is not the ability to see or to feel sadness in the thought, with this entity, as associated with the crowning forces of the Master.
Throughout the experience the entity gained. For the entity was in close associations with the leaders of the churches in the many varied lands, during the latter portion of the experience.
Hence we find the entity so oft - not in the material sense exactly - CONFUSED; not as to others' way of thinking, but rebellious as to the manner in which groups or societies or churches express their relationships to that Teacher, that Master!
For the entity gained that understanding that the kingdom indeed is within, and there He has promised to meet each soul! For HE alone is the church, and He is the bridegroom; and individuals indeed meet Him within their own experiences.
This, my child, hold to!
The name then was Jeaniel - of the Samaritans but closely associated with Lucius, Luke, Mark, John, Mary the Mother as well as Mary and Martha in that experience, as the other disciples - but closer with those of the household at Bethany.
Before that we find the entity was in the Persian or Arabian land, in the 'city in the hills and in the plains.'
There we find the entity was among and of the Persian peoples, being a princess of one of the smaller kingdoms - in what would now be a portion of India and the Afghanistan land.
The entity then came into the 'city in the hills and the plains' to hear the teachings, and for the healings, over which or of which much had been heard.
Coming in close associations with the teacher, and those activities that were beginning to arise from the sojourning of the Grecians in the land, the entity gained much and gave much - in abilities for the healing as well as in keeping records for the teacher and for those closely associated with him.
For the entity saw not only the manners in which the Grecians attempted to undermine the activities, and the activities of the plainsmen, but - from its very position - the entity knew much of Croesus' activities and those closely associated with same.
Thus the entity became what would be called a diplomat in that experience, yet gaining much through the periods of activities, and in bringing about a union of thought by the very close associations with the teacher Uhjltd.
The name then was Adarmst.
Then entity then was BEAUTIFUL in body, in experience, and adapted itself to the conditions; and was EXPERT in music especially as made upon reeds.
And the entity has felt, does oft in the present feel a harkening in the presence of reed music to those things that arouse emotions of the very unusual natures at times; ESPECIALLY reed music that depicts pastoral scenes. These bring the greater emotions for activity for the entity.
Before that we find the entity was in the land now called the Egyptian, during those periods of turmoils; when the Priest was banished.
Then entity then was among those of the King's own household, being closely associated with the Elder King as well as the Younger King; but was among those that were rather drawn by the Young King's Brother.
Thus the entity became a portion of the Ibex Rebellion during that experience.
When there was the return of the Priest, the reestablishing of the activities among the Natives as well as the entering in of those from the Atlantean land, THEN the entity became more active in the PRESERVING of the records FOR those who made for the distribution of the abilities of individuals in their various fields of service.
Hence we find the entity then being in a position of power during the latter portion of its experience.
For having become active through the Temple of Sacrifice and the teachings of the Priest in the new role, these made for activities in the entity that brought economic changes in the experiences of many peoples.
We will find in the experience of the entity the abilities to direct groups, the abilities to become as a leader in any influence or forces as teachings, as preservations of records, as developing of activities - these will become a portion of the entity's experience in the present.
The name then was She-Hepuen.
As to the abilities of the entity in the present, that to which it may attain, and how:
First: Know what is thy ideal - in material, in mental, in the spiritual; and know that they all must be one - that is, Mind is the Builder, as Christ is the Way.
Then, as thy imports and thy activities take on the giving to others of that within thine own experience of which ye have become convinced, ye become closer and closer to fulfilling the purposes for which each soul enters the material experience.
Study then to show thyself approved unto Him, one not afraid but giving thyself as He gave; that ye may know the truth and the truth WILL bring to thee that peace, that harmony which ye really knew in Samaria and Galilee.
In thy material activities - to write, to direct, to build these in the experiences of others is becoming to thee in this experience.
Ready for questions.
(Q) There is a man whom I met very recently, and upon our meeting we knew right away that we had known each other, and been together before this incarnation. What were we to each other in the past, and what will be our relationship in this present incarnation?
(A) The associations and relations in the experience just previous to this, as well as in the Palestine sojourn.
In those relationships in the one just previous, not so well - for ye were left alone!
In the Palestine, closer in thy walks; for ye were then as COMPANIONS one with another.
As to what these relationships may be in the present, it depends upon the applications and the purposes - whether for material, for mental or SPIRITUAL benefits. These should work to the better advantage of all.
(Q) What causes the following condition, and can I do anything to correct it: Sometimes after I have been asleep I am trying to awaken myself, and I seem as if paralyzed, unable to move, speak or hardly breathe. By supreme effort I pull myself out of it.
(A) This is a period of development. If ye will study to UNDERSTAND the opening of the channels or the centers for the deeper meditation, then the spiritual and psychic awakening may be brought forth. But do not allow self to be overcome with this until ye understand how and why centers are opened in meditation. This is a psychic experience.
(Q) All my present life I have been dominated by those with whom I have closest contact. I feel that I am almost at breaking point, that I am behind bars. Will my home affairs clear up soon? and along what lines should I work to free myself of the bondage I feel?
(A) As just indicated - the natural self, the higher self, the better self - it has been as domination. What indeed makes free, to be free - MENTALLY! MENTALLY!
Learn then what it is to raise the self above just the material environs by the MENTAL abilities of self, see? These will FREE those shackles that have held self so long. Let this ever be within thy inner self, as ye proclaimed when ye came to the well: "HERE - HERE AM I, LORD! USE ME, DIRECT ME! LET ME BE THAT THOU HAST PURPOSED FOR ME IN THIS EXPERIENCE."
We are through for the present.