This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce st his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 11th day of December, 1939, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [1602], 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 body, the enquiring mind, Mrs. [1602]; this we have had before; also that which has been indicated, which is an experience of each and every entity or soul that manifests in the material world, regarding predictions that have been made through various agencies and channels.
2. As has been indicated, much of that which has been given may be seen in the experiences of the political and economic conditions throughout the world in the present.
3. As to those changes that are to be wrought in these directions, - these, as we find, may best be interpreted from those premises that are known as the Holy Writ.
4. For, HE will not be mocked, - and whatsoever man soweth, that must he also reap.
5. As to the changes that are coming, - as in the fulfilling of time and space (which has been referred to), - these will, as indicated, depend upon what individuals and groups do about that they know respecting His will, His purpose with man.
6. The geographical changes, as we find, will not be of any appreciable change in the affairs of men, save as induced by those ACTIVITIES of men respecting their application of those laws pertaining to same, in this PARTICULAR generation.
7. That signs of changes are imminent is a matter of record in many directions, - yet these indicate only the general trend of what may eventually be the outcome. This again is proviso.
8. Ready for questions.
9. (Q) May 1941 is given, astrologically, as the time of the beginnings of riots, tumults, and revolution in and about New York City. Is this correct and what may be looked for?
   (A) This, as we have indicated, will depend upon the activities of men. As to whether this is to be, so far as the ENTITY is concerned, will depend upon the attitude taken. If it is dwelt upon in the pessimistic manner, look for it! If it is dwelt upon in the optimistic manner, and acting in that way and manner, do not be disturbed!
10. (Q) May 3, 1942, is given as a period of earth disturbances; quakes and floods. If this is so, what territory will be affected and how? If these dates are not correct, when could such be expected?
    (A) No - we do not find this of an especially unusual nature. This, again, as indicated, is provided there are such activities - as were in those influences indicated through the records - that the sin of man is such as to become a stench before his Maker.
11. (Q) Should my family and I remain in New York City?
    (A) This is dependent upon just that as indicated.
12. (Q) Any advice or suggestions as to where and when we should locate?
    (A) JUST as has been indicated! These things are DEPENDENT upon attitudes and activities taken! or ideals that are to be lived up to!
13. (Q) We have a summer home at Alexandria Bay, N.Y., on the St. Lawrence River, and have endeavored to sell it for some time. Should we continue to try to sell or not? What is indicated for this region?
    (A) As we find, there will be an OPPORTUNITY - if there is the desire to sell - in the coming seasons. For there will be a general trend, within the next few years, towards that portion of the land as a recreational ground or area.
14. (Q) What suggestion toward selling can you give?
    (A) This is dependent upon the desire, - whether it is just to get rid of it, or to have it used for the correct purposes. As we find, and as indicated, it will be a most desirable place for the usage for which it is in existence, - and may be better sold within the next two or three seasons.
15. (Q) [1564], my husband, has an interest in an Advertising Business at ..., N.Y.C. Should he dispose of his interest there?
    (A) We do not find same as most advisable in the present, when all conditions and circumstances are taken into consideration.
16. (Q) I have been working on a novel since last year. Should I continue to try to improve it for publication?
    (A) As we find, this would be most advisable. If it has its purpose, its incentive and its motive of bringing or creating hope, and a creative influence within the experiences of others, it is worth while.
17. (Q) Thru this channel, last year, Rider or Revell were given as publishers. Revell turned the book down. Will you explain? Is Rider the English House and should I continue to consider them? Is there any agent you suggest?
    (A) There are many agencies through which such may be approached. As for Rider snd Revell, - Rider, to be sure, is the English publishing house. Revell has turned and is turning more to those publications, to be sure, of the theological nature, or of that trend.
    Hence, as indicated, either of those agencies of Rider in this country, - as it would not be the most advisable to be published in England in the present, - but through any of those agencies that are prepared for such, this again may be considered, and may go through some of the same channels.
18. (Q) Is there anything I can do at this time for the Association for Research and Enlightenment, to assist in its program of expansion?
    (A) Such questions, as we have indicated, should be answered according to the policies of each individual. For the individual's activity regarding such must be of a personal nature, and not of a nature advised from such sources as this.
    While the activities of the individual should coordinate and cooperate with the purposes of the Association, there certainly must be - as we have indicated - that sincere belief and purpose and desire within self to act in such and such direction, and not because it is indicated through this channel. When there is set the desire and the purpose within self to act in a certain direction, then it may be given as to how to coordinate such activity with the policies of the Association.
19. (Q) Records are being made of piano music which comes to me inspirationally. What is the source of this music, and the explanation of its manifestation through me?
    (A) The influence of the individual entity's activities with those impressions of influences or conditions WITHOUT and within the body.
    As the body attunes itself to those vibrations in which various forms of composition and music, and the expression of same, have been indicated by those who have given manifestations in the earth of their abilities, - these vibrations become attuned to the activity and movements of the body, thus bringing forth these expressions.
    These are worth while. They are attunements, and should be kept as a matter of natural development.
20. (Q) Would it be advantageous to have these set in composition form by Renata Bellini for general use?
    (A) If that is so desired, and it is being applied in the present, why ask from here?
21. (Q) Are there any directions for me at this time that will be of help to me as well as others?
    (A) The great help for any soul - as well as for this - is to awaken, to arouse that individuality of self within, to the promises, purposes and intents of creative influence as found in Him, - who is the way, the truth, the light; making manifest such in the application of self towards individuals met day by day; being consistent, persistent in such activities. And then the growth such as is necessary will be manifested.
22. We are through for the present.

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    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 1602-5.

REPORTS

1. 12/16/39 Letter: "Frankly, I was disappointed in the reading. I found it quite difficult to understand, in spots. The Powers that be were quite irate! Undoubtedly, I am out of step, again! But, it's my natural stride and were I to attempt to change I fear I would fall flat on my face! I guess I will just have to go marching on, the way I was taught to walk and just hope that my road leads somewhere! It is a good lesson to me for asking for guidance when I know it is to be found right within myself!
   "[1597]'s reading was marvelous!..."
2. 12/22/39 She reported on friend's reading, 2046-2.
3. 12/29/39 She referred Mr. [2079] for Life Reading; Mrs. [2178] for Physical Reading.
4. 3/19/40 She referred Mrs. [2173] for Life Reading.
5. 3/30/40 She sponsored Life Reading for little [2156].
6. 4/22/40 See EC's under 954-5 Reports.
7. 4/26/40 She requested Physical Reading for her mother, Mrs. [2182].
8. 6/05/40 She referred Miss [2275] for Life Reading.
9. 10/40 HLC wrote Mr. [2897] [2897-4 Reports] regarding Mrs. [1602]'s music.
10. 8/03/43 She requested Check Readings for husband, [1564], and son, [1581].
11. 6/28/49 GD's note: We heard that Mrs. [1602]'s husband, Mr. [1564], died about a month ago, with T.B. HLC told me he called on them soon after he returned from overseas. Mrs. [1602] had become quite "sensitive" (receiving her 'inspirational' writings, etc.) They still remained in their beautiful home but due to Mr. [1564]'s illness they lived pretty much to themselves.
    Mrs. [1472] told me that both Mrs. [1602] and her husband drank quite heavily - that Mrs. [1602] boasted that it was nothing for them to drink a pint of whiskey before dinner, as a regular routine. However, HLC stated that in the last few years they changed to wine.
    We later heard that Mrs. [1602] was quite broken up over her husband's death and became more and more a recluse, again drinking quite heavily.
12. 11/10/53 We heard via Mrs. [1472] that she heard that Mrs. [1602] had recently died, very suddenly.
13. 4/26/54 Dr. Richard Van Rumpt [N.D.]'s letter: "You [HLC] will probably remember calling on me in my NYC office shortly after your dad passed on. I am a friend of Mrs. [1602] who, by the way, passed on with cancer."

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