This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 25th day of March, 1938, in accordance with request made by the self - Madame [1554], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mme. [1554].

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, Mme. [1554].
2. Now as we find, conditions as respecting this body should be viewed from different angles than that ordinarily indicated in just physical conditions.
3. For there are those influences surrounding the body (and yet they aren't surrounding; they're rather a portion of the entity) that are protections for the body.
4. In the efforts that are expended in the experience of every physical body, there is created an environment that is wholly of the body. And this becomes either constructive or destructive in the applications through the associations.
5. It is true that through the experiences of the body in this material plane there have been periods when the body was under the influence of those conditions that brought dis-ease (rather than disease) in the physical reactions. Also it is true that in the present there are inclinations and tendencies that would make for the natural deterioration and the natural exaltation, as well as those influences in which the body regenerates and revitalizes itself.
6. Yet the activities of the body as related to itself, the conditions mentally, materially, physically are such that they tend to be in the present rather constructive influences than deteriorating influences of any nature.
7. Hence as we find, if those precautions are maintained that are a part of the entity's experience, and that are known in the mental as well as physical activities, there should be many, many, many years of a useful activity for this body.
8. Rather then we would give: Hold to those influences that ye have built and are building within thy physical self for the regenerating forces of the body.
9. The low electrical forces occasionally would prevent any of those activities as of possessive forces of natures that would become deteriorating.
10. Hence we would continue the care as to activities related to the diet, as related to associations with others, as related to the abuses of influences in filling the system with destructive forces; and we will find we will keep for this body a continuity not only of the re-creative force within self but of the vital active forces in same.
11. Ready for questions.
12. (Q) Is it neuralgia, sinus or teeth causing the pain in right side of neck, face and eye?
    (A) This is rather a neuralgia condition arising FROM some teeth that need local attention. But with the local attention, and the low electrical forces, and the regular exercises which the body is aware of, this should disappear.
13. (Q) What is best way to relax my head, when I translate or read a lot?
    (A) Relax the body fully, just before attempting same, by repose. Then a little head and neck exercise. And after such experiences AGAIN a thorough relaxing, with plenty of water taken internally, and a little head and neck exercise; and we will find the responses to quick recuperative forces.
    In the activities of the physical forces of the body, those mental energies expended in carrying impressions as from individual to individual in the form of words or an activity sufficient to make for the comprehending in the mind of others, one often draws upon one's nervous energy; which becomes, to be sure, by posture, localized in the upper cervical or through the neck, between the shoulders and to the head.
    Yet with the general exercises - that is, the circular motion of the head; backward; forward; to the sides - and with water, these produce as it were a recharging of the battery forces of the bodily functionings.
14. (Q) What causes at times the bloating feeling in various parts of my body?
    (A) This is the inclination arising from deep meditation, deep reactions between the superficial and the cerebrospinal circulation.
    Remain quiet - see those portions relaxing; and we will find the protective forces about the body will bring wonders in recuperation.
15. (Q) What towns are best for me to live in?
    (A) This would depend as to whether in this land or other lands.
    As we find, those of THIS land are preferable for the entity in its activities which as we find are coming about in the general change and the uplift in the activities and the abilities of the entity.
    Hence we find the East Coast, with Washington and Salt Lake and Frisco - these will be a portion of the entity's experiences as it comes to those periods of change. Not so much as of what would be termed TRAVELING, but would be of New York, Washington, Salt Lake, Frisco, see? or as periods in the varied centers.
16. (Q) What is my best number?
    (A) These as we find are as the combination of the birth number - or as eight and five. Five and eight then are the best numbers, just as colors - these vibrate for the body as in the harmony of the scale (these would not be for everyone!). Five is often considered as the change; while eight is as the beginning of those things for a final finish. But to the entity the vibrations are best in these numbers.
17. (Q) What colors?
    (A) Just as indicated, those of the high vibration - or the eight color; that is, shades of blue with the purple.
18. (Q) Will I travel abroad on account of my mother-in-law this year?
    (A) August as we find - there will be a call which will require, through conditions arising from some associations, the necessity for travel abroad.
19. (Q) Any other advice regarding the physical body at this time?
    (A) Only that as indicated. For these become such unusual influences that they may be spoken of from here again. This does not mean that there is to be a disregarding of any phase of hygiene, or precautions as to diet, environment or care in this or that direction, but rather that the protective forces make such easier to be accomplished.
    Let self keep constantly aware, then, there are the protective forces for the accomplishment of definite purposes within the experience and associations with others - because of the purpose that is set before self, and also because of the good that comes to others in their comprehension of the truth being given by the entity.
    Then carry on with the feeling that there IS not only Time, Space and those influences necessary for carrying on, but that the work will be WELL done - and much, MUCH accomplished!
20. We are through with this Reading.

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BACKGROUND

1. She obtained previously one Special Reading, and two Life Readings.

REPORTS

1. 3/25/38 P.M. Immediately following this Physical Reading, 1554-4, she obtained a Special Reading on oil lands in Callahan Co., Texas, near Abilene. See 1554-5.

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