This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 9th day of August, 1938, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [1632], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Born July 7, 1900, in Englewood, N.J.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as [1632].
2. In giving the interpretations of the records here, these as we find are in those positions of changes. Yet these are given with the desire and purpose to make the experience a helpful, hopeful one in the application of that the entity has or may set as its ideal.
3. Remember, these records are the interpretation of that ye have builded in thy mental, thy material, thy spiritual activities through the sojourns of the soul-entity in the material world; through the relationships and activities ye have manifested towards others.
4. There comes then into the experience of each entity, through a material sojourn, the consciousness or awareness of its relationships to others; as a manifestation of its ideal in relationships to Creative Forces or God - or the God-Self.
5. Hence the premise is that while there are urges, these are merely signs, indications of what the entity has done about what it has set as its ideal; these do not force the entity to be or to do this or that, but they have their INFLUENCE! and it depends upon the will or the choice of the entity, as to whether such an influence becomes constructive or destructive in the experience. Such urges, as we find, arise from the varied sojourns in the earth as well as sojourns in the astrological aspects between the earthly sojourns - or during the interims when the entity is in such an environment as accredited to the astrological aspects because of their relative position not only to the earth but to the ruling influence or force within our own solar system or in its astrological aspect to the whole - or to the Sun, the ruling power or force.
6. Hence the entity is continuously meeting its own self and what it has done towards its ideal. And there is constantly the choice before the mental self (for the Mind is the Builder) as to what it will do with its opportunities of every nature in its relationships to its ideal in the activities towards others.
7. These urges then we find are not impelling, but are to be chosen according to that which is the ideal in relationships and activities during the present sojourn.
8. We find then that Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn with all its varying influences upon the other astrological aspects, become a part of the experience in THESE manners:
9. As in Venus - the love of the beautiful; the appreciation of efforts on the part of others; the inclinations for social activities, as related to the expressions of love - of the manifestations. And while the entity will find that all love is lawful, of every nature, not ALL is EXPEDIENT unto good works.
10. In Mercury - the high mental abilities; the interest in things pertaining to activities of individuals where there has been and is required mental application of self in relationships to THINGS as well as conditions, in the experiences of others.
11. Jupiter - those things in which the relationships and activities of self will have to do with others, irrespective of what OTHERS have to do with the relationships towards the entity. Hence oft it will become necessary, in the experience of the entity through the present sojourn, to consider "What will people say?" and, as given of old, "Let not thy good be evilspoken of."
12. In Saturn we find the ruling forces, as in conjunction with all of these, have brought and will bring many changes in the experiences of the entity in relationships to the activities or influences through all of the astrological aspects or sojourns.
13. The entity should not have made for marital relations until in the latter portion of the experience, or until after the twenty-sixth or seventh year; for (having done otherwise) there will be found (according to these astrological aspects or urges indicated) the experience - as of the mental self - of the NECESSITY for a change in the relationships respecting same. While such relationships, too, are lawful, there may be found to be rather a questioning as to their expedience.
14. Yet for the better activity - if there is the satisfying of self in all good conscience as in relationships to all activities - these must and will become a part of the experience.
15. Also in those influences from Mercury - under the adverse as well as constructive influence in Saturn - we will find many changes as to the attitudes towards conditions materially, politically, psychologically as well as philosophically. Many attitudes will be a part of the experience.
16. And with the social status or environs also, as in relationships to the Jupiterian influences - there are the ABILITIES of the entity to make for peace, joy, hope in the experiences of others. These are the greater virtues of the entity, and are to be manifested in those ways and manners in which the greater hope and peace may come to self by the very activity in its relations with others.
17. The natural consequence of such an influence is that many whom the entity meets, in all phases of its activity, make of the entity a confidante. And while the entity seeks, and may seek counsel or advice from others for self, the abilities to give same to others far surpass other activities in which the entity may make the building of a constructive experience through this particular sojourn.
18. Build that which is constructive in the hearts and minds of those who have been disappointed, or those who have found little upon which they may place hope or confidence through their relationships. To steer such aright is godly; and the abilities to do so are within the entity - not only through the natural influences from the astrological sojourns but from the material sojourns as well.
19. And remember that these, the material sojourns as may be given, are only a part of the experiences; yet these are chosen - for they are those that are influences in the present cycle having the greater to do with the present experience and the choices to be made.
20. Before this, then, we find the entity was in the land of its own present sojourn, yet more to the South - or in and about what was once called Dearborn - now known as portions of Toledo, Cleveland and Detroit.
21. In those parts of the land where there were the first settlings, the entity's activities were such as to influence those that were in authority as - Mermer Desmond.
22. And in the present sojourn we find there have been experiences within the activities of the entity when it has felt that it has been used by others to gain a point in material as well as social positions in relationships to others.
23. Resentments arose during that experience, just as resentments arise from same in the present; and the attempts to put same out of the life brought during that sojourn the disturbing conditions owing to duties as were felt in relationships to others.
24. And these become a part of the experience in the present. For we, as individuals, as entities, are constantly meeting ourselves.
25. Choose thou that which will make for, as in those experiences, not altogether the easy way but that in which the conscience would not condemn self.
26. For whosoever would know the Way will bring into the experience, - through the will of self, that which is constantly constructive. For only good lives on. That which is questioned, that which is ugly, that which is in the nature of hate, pessimism, gradually fades. For it is HOPE and purpose, and desire for the better things, that live on - through the manner in which He hath not purposed that any soul should perish, but hath with every temptation prepared a way, a manner, a how of escape from same!
27. Before that we find the entity was in the French land during those early periods of the activities known as the Crusades; when all lands were called upon as a united effort to defend the principles in the Holy Land.
28. There we find the entity, in the French land, was among those who were left in their homes; and under such conditions, such experiences, as to bring those detesting forces, those questioning forces in the material experiences.
29. Hence the love of liberty, the love of freedom, the love of those things that would prevent fear from entering into the experience, become a part of the entity's innate self from that sojourn - as Mille Chevedeux.
30. In the experience the entity gained, though under material hardships.
31. The love of adventure, the love of new lands, the love of new travel and of such natures arise from the experiences of the entity during that sojourn.
32. Hold fast to those, yet know that thy greatest virtue - in whatever condition or position or place ye find thyself - is to bring hope, is to bring optimism into the experiences of those ye meet day by day!
33. For know, God is in His holy temple within the body of each and every soul. For the body is indeed the temple of the living God, and there is hope and there IS love and there IS faith! BRING these into the experiences of others!
34. Before that we find the entity was in that land now known as the Persian and Arabian, during those activities when those individuals were chosen - or maidens of Greece and Athens - to attempt to undermine the activities in the 'city in the hills and the plains.'
35. The entity came as one beautiful in body, beautiful in expression and manner. Coming under the influence, however, of the teacher Uhjltd in that Arabian land, the entity became not enamored physically but mentally with those things being accomplished. And, as many others of that group, the entity became rather an assistance than a detriment; though in the latter portion of the experience MANY brought disturbing factors.
36. Yet that hope created by the activities of the entity, as Ariel in that experience, brought those abilities within the present to create or to give hope and cheer to the hearts and minds of those whom the entity may meet - in these experiences and in these days - the desire to be something for "someone cares!"
37. Before that we find the entity was in the Atlantean land, when there were the breaking up and the separations of the children of the Law of One and the sons of Belial, the daughters of Belial.
38. The entity was among those who were chosen for the westward activity; and in the Mayan or Yucatan land the entity was a Princess of the Temple of the Sun.
39. Hence in the present there is the love of the beautiful, the love of nature and the outdoors; the love of the crude - though it may appear to some as crude, there is beauty in same for the entity. There are the abilities of the entity to see beauty in all things.
40. In that sojourn the entity ruled not with an iron hand (as it would be proverbially termed) but with the positive hand, for the constructive influence. And because there was the injection of the human or the blood spilling, by the priests of the entity - as Zurumu, there was not the hardening; for these were the manners in which the entity sought to MAKE the channels through which the purity of the race might come.
41. A bad choice, it may be said; yet from same in the present experience the purpose and the needs are to choose the channels in which the purity of thought and purpose may be expressed to the folk ye touch day by day! Though it may seem or appear little, it is the little word that ye may say, it is the little kindness that ye may do, that is the greater service ye may render in this experience - in bringing to thine own self, as well as to others, that of peace and harmony and joy and hope!
42. Then, let thy life SO exemplify and manifest that which is thy purpose and ideal. For purity in speech, custom, manner, is thy guiding influence!
43. And as the changes are wrought in thy environs and in thy activity, hold fast to that ability to create hope and optimism and faith in the minds and the hearts of those ye meet day by day! For it is here a little and there a little, rather than any great deed that ANY soul may do! For it is consistency - thou art a jewel - in the experience of every soul through its manifestations in the material plane!
44. Ready for questions.
45. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. She previously obtained a Physical Rdg. for her migraine headaches, and a Mental-Spiritual [1632-2] regarding emotional problem of being in love with another man and not happy with her husband. She requested a Life Reading hoping it would help solve her problem.

REPORTS

1. 8/16/38 Letter from [1632] to EC: "The Life Rdg. arrived yesterday, having been forwarded from ... and I found it most interesting, indeed, though slightly confusing in places. I am going to ask you some questions about it, but just would VERY much like to know WHY, as you mentioned in your ltr. of Aug. 10th, you should feel so ANXIOUS about me?
   "It is quite true, that I AM at rather a crucial point - in my life right now - I have a very difficult decision to make, I feel that it MUST be made almost immediately - and I am terribly anxious to have that decision or right, spiritually, as well as mentally.
   "In the mental & physical rdg. the answer to my questions regarding my getting a divorce were to the effect that I would have to make that decision myself - and if I felt that the present relationship was inharmonious and destructive it WOULD be well to make a change. Then, in the new Rdg. it says that - because I married before I SHOULD have, (according to astrological aspects) that - 'then will be found - the NECESSITY for a change in the relationships respecting same.' Then, the following sentence I do not understand at ALL - 'While such relationships, too, are lawful, then may be found to or rather a questioning as to their expedience.' Does that mean my relationship with my husband?
   "I DO feel, after long thought, that the present relationship between my husband and myself is NOT good, for either of us - not through any...fault on either side but because there is no spiritual Bond of closeness. He does not seem to feel this, and is perfectly satisfied with the relationship - but I am not. I feel that I could be much more peaceful, harmonious and constructive in my own life and in my childrens' lives, away from him.
   "The Rdg. tells me that my forte in life is to create hope, faith and optimism - and yet; if I break this present bond, it will DESTROY faith, hope and optimism, at least momentarily, for my husband. On the other hand, the Rdgs. tell me that it is necessary for me to make a change in my marital relationship - and that I must have a harmonious atmosphere for my constructive living.
   "That is what is so confusing to me - my present life IS inharmonious and incomplete, yet in order to change it I will have to hurt someone who loves me.
   "The only way I can figure it out, is that if the present relationship continues, it will eventually become destructive for him, also, & though to break it off may hurt him, it will eventually prove beneficial to him and to me. "That is my problem, and you can see that it is a very serious one - and why I am so anxious to make the RIGHT decision. It isn't as though there was some large, overwhelming fault on my husband's side - He is an exceptionally fine person - and devoted to his home and family - but it is the many little, every day irritations that I find so destructive, and a lack of really DEEP understanding on his part.
   "I know that I can find the mental and spiritual companionship which I crave, with another man - but whether it is right - for me to break this tie in order to get what I want - or if I should try to adjust myself TO this situation and try to improve it is my present problem. If you could give some constructive spiritual suggestions I would be most grateful.
   "My Life Rdg. did not mention whether or not my rather meager talent for painting is worth cultivating. Would be interested in knowing.
   "I hope I am not taking too much of your time - but I am so anxious for help at this point of my life.
   "Thanking you again for your service, and your interest, and hoping to hear from you at your earliest convenience...
   "P.S. I forgot to mention that I am particularly pleased to learn about my incarnation as Mayan Princess of the Sun - as I have always been tremendously drawn by the civilization of the southwest - I LOVE the desert and am still a sun worshiper! In fact, have had more happiness in the California desert than anywhere else!"
2. 8/19/38 EC's letter: "Thank you for yours of 16th - wish could just take all your readings and go over each of them with you - am sure would be much better than trying to write - for realize am not so good at typing my thoughts. Am glad you found the life reading interesting - have just read it over to see if there is any suggestion as to why have felt drawn to you in some unknown manner. Find there are at least two periods when we must have known each other - the one just before this - and in the Persian-Arabian period. There evidently, if the information is to be relied upon - we must have known each other very, very well and possibly in the Mayan - for I was also a Sun Worshipper. But be that as it may - those things we will better determine when some time we meet and can discuss the whole thing.
   "What you wish to know is what to do under the circumstances NOW. Don't think Mrs. [1632], you will find the information is so confusing if you will consider you have three approaches to the same matter. We are constituted as individuals in - Body - Mind - and Soul and the information has approached the matter from those three angles. Of course the choice is to be made by you. It cannot in justice to you and those about you, make that for you - but has presented the matter from all angles and you doubtless find - 'the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak' might be one way to put it. Too, we realize that without Harmony in mind and environs we can not do our best. Everything first has its inception in spirit, then the mind acts upon same and we from this action have a physical manifestation. So you are right in wishing your choice to be right mentally and spiritually - and if it is so the activity will be correct for all concerned. You are right - there must be a change whether you are to make it mentally - or physically - then is the question you have to decide.
   "Yes - feel the reference in life rdg. is in reference to your Husband - Expedience. Does the inharmony - make an impossible situation? Then it is not good. But is it only self being considered? Then you are to change your mental attitude - and not the physical - and you alone can possibly determine that. Personally have found this an excellent manner to proceed on such questions. Ask yourself in your physical mind is it right to do this or that - and you will have the answer yes or no from the physical self. Then take that answer to heart - pray over it earnestly - and listen for the still small voice from within - and the answer will come - does come and if the same you may well abide by same.
   "Believe you can and will get the answer to your questions - will you but put the above to the test within your own self - and you will know how much faith you destroy by such an act - there is a great deference in Faith and Confidence. Confidence heals quickly - Faith broken - well we have lost something of ourselves - and is not so easily handled.
   "Yes - if there is irreparable inharmony it will eventually destroy all - and thus would be better that change be made as soon as possible. Again you alone can answer that. Just remember the Divine law is - Do unto others as you would be done by and this is not confusing - for were conditions reversed; how would you wish them to act? Then that is the way for you to act. But try the formula as suggested above.
   "Think your rdg. does suggest that your love of the beautiful is worth holding to - and thus to bring same in to crystallization is the thing to do - believe if you study it over you will see that is suggested more than once.
   "Please do not think you are taking my time. Do wish to help if possible, and appreciate your writing me as you have. Do hope you find the suggestion helpful and am sure you will - for when we take our problems to the God within - in prayer we will find the answers. For in the temple of our own bodies has He promised to meet and commune with us. Am sure you wish to just to all - and am just as sure you will be shown the way, by turning to the Christ within each of us and who will as He has promised answer when you call.
   "Thanking you - and hoping you will let me hear again, and can I in any way help, please let me know."
3. 8/29/38 Letter to EC from [1632]: "Thank you so much for your very prompt and helpful reply to my last ltr. Have been thinking and praying over my problem a great deal, and have come to the conclusion that the 'change in marital relationship' mentioned in the rdg. may mean a change of ATTITUDE on my part. Of course, if that could be achieved, it would help a great deal.
   "The trouble with trying to get the answer from my own physical or spiritual mind, is that I get one answer one day, and the opposite on the next - which makes for a great deal of confusion!
   "As for 'doing as I would be done by' - that sounds much simpler than it is - If it was just myself and husband to be considered, I wouldn't hesitate - but the children DO complicate matters so - I don't want to be separated from them, and it isn't fair to expect [...] to give them up - However, I should HATE to have anyone live with me because he felt it was his DUTY. If the inharmony continues, we will both just have to face the sacrifice of giving up the children for part of the year - But I shall stick to it for awhile longer, and see if I can do anything constructive about my own attitude.
   "It just DOES seem too bad for two people to waste this time trying to live together when there IS inharmony of spirit, when each one could probably be much happier either alone or with someone with a more congenial disposition.
   "The Rdgs. and your letters really have been a great deal of help - and sometime this fall I shall try to come down for a personal rdg.
   "My sister, Mrs. [1678], is looking forward to her rdgs. next Monday and I am delighted to hear how much Mother [1642] has been helped.
   "I am carrying out my treatments religiously - and have been more free from headaches than usual - having had only three in the last three weeks. I do feel though, that I will HAVE to get my emotional problem definitely settled before they will clear up completely - and I am hoping they soon will."
4. 9/02/38 EC's letter to [1632]: "Thanks for yours of 29th - am very sure you will arrive at the right conclusion, when you pray about it, for HE does answer prayer, having had an experience myself, almost exactly like your own, well, feel at least that I know just how to appreciate the feelings, the pull, the urge,there is within yourself - Gosh what a fight it took me through, but have decided that I really made the correct choice and am sure you will do the same.
   "There is quite a difference in the decision in the mental self and the spiritual self - don't know as know just how to explain it - but in our studies of psychic information and it's application to human experience - have prepared from the information some studies or lessons, believe you will gather from the one on Meditation just what have been trying to tell you - and possibly very poorly - as to how I feel (from my own experience) you can be very sure. So am taking the liberty of sending this to you - after you have studied this over carefully you can return if you like - as it is the file copy of same.
   "Do hope you will plan and do come down this way - and that very soon as have told you before - never have I felt drawn to any one that have never met as have been toward you. Just why don't know as I am aware, unless there is something in past experiences, would like tho to talk with you before you make your final decision if possible, and will look forward to meeting you with a great deal of pleasure.
   "Feel sure with the carrying out of your treatments you will feel lots better, quieter within, and better in every way - hope so anyway. Am glad to know your Mother is feeling better - certainly have enjoyed the correspondence with Mrs. [1678]; her last letter was one of the nicest that I ever received from any one.
   "Just hope you are feeling much better ere this - and that may hear from you again soon - and that you have planned to be this way in the not too far distant.
   "With love and all good wishes in the Masters name."
5. 4/11/40 She referred her sister, Mrs. [1651] for a Life Rdg.

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