Edgar Cayce Readings, 1646-2

READING 1646-2
M 59 (Real Estate Broker, Quaker, Spiritualist)

This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 18th day of December, 1939, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [1646], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Enid Smith. Born January 12, 1880, Germantown, Philadelphia, Penna.

Time: 3:45 to 4:30 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. Philadelphia, Pa.

TEXT

GC: You will give the relation of this entity and the universe, and the universal forces, giving the conditions which are as personalities, latent and exhibited in the present life; also the former appearances in the earth plane, giving time, place and the name, and that in each life which built or retarded the development for the entity; giving the abilities of the present entity, and that to which it may attain, and how. You will answer the questions, as I ask them:
EC: (In going back over years from present - " - '28 - yes - changes - '26 - " etc., on back to birth date.)
Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called Mr. [1646].
In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them here, - all may not be given at once, nor all of the appearances or sojourns of the entity in the earth.
But these are chosen with the desire and purpose that the experience be a helpful one for the entity in understanding the purposes for which each soul is given the opportunity through a sojourn in the earth's plane; that there may be the magnifying of that which may be the ideal of the entity through a given experience.
Thus the entity, the soul, may grow more and more to the awareness of its ideal relationships to Creative Forces, or God; and magnify, glorify, that purpose, that experience of the entity's awareness in material sojourn.
From the astrological aspects, as well as the material sojourns, we find urges latent and manifested that are inhibitions, or a part of the entity's experience; just as knowledge that may be acquired regarding any subject is a part of an entity's being only as such an entity applies same in his relationships to others.
Thus, as has been indicated and given, they who KNOW to do good and do it not, to them it is sin. Then, they who are aware of the needs of another, or of that necessary for the experience or expression of another, and fail or falter in giving expression to same are unmindful of the opportunities that are being accorded to their experience in any material sojourn.
As to the astrological sojourns of the entity in environs about the earth (called astrological aspects), we find that the indication of such sojourns does not necessarily indicate that an entity has dwelt AS an individual personality in that particular environ, - but in the sense that each activity, each phase of man's expression or manifestation, or the spirit of man, is accredited to the planetary aspects.
Thus it may be said that the entity, through the experiences other than material manifestations, has dwelt in, or developed, or manifested, in those environs.
In this entity we find Venus and Jupiter manifesting as benevolent forces; for the expression of same brings latently (not in the emotional sense - for the emotions arise from the material sojourns) the urges within the deeper mental or cosmic forces of the entity in its expression.
Thus we find that beauty, orderliness, the abilities to associate with influences that have their import in the lives of groups or masses, become a part of the entity's experience.
The love of things that are more of the spiritual-minded nature is latent, and may be manifested or - by the will of the entity - closed from the entity's experience.
From Mercury we find rather the inclination for the high mental abilities, - also the rather stubborn nature, that is considered by others to be a part of the latent influence within the experience.
Oft the entity becomes, or is considered by others as being, "heady," or head-minded, or bull-headed - as some would say, to give it an expressive feeling or emotion.
These are a part of the entity's experience. As to whether or not such urges become material manifestations depends upon the manner in which the will entertains such within the experience of the entity, or how those opportunities are used that may be given for the expression of such, by the associations of the entity in the material sojourns in relationships to others.
For, will is that factor in the experience of each entity in material manifestation which gives the ability to choose that as may be for the development or the retardment. For, as has so oft been indicated, there is today - now - set before each and every entity, every soul, that which is life and death, good and evil. Each entity, each soul, chooses in its manifestations. Because of urges latent or manifested, it is the expression of the WILL of the entity.
Thus, as there is expressed less and less of self, and more of an ideal as may be found in Him, - who is the way, the truth and the life, - in the relationships one to another, whether in the mental or material experience, - there becomes the developing of an individual entity.
Then, latently, these as urges are those things with which the entity here has to reckon. What ye will do about them depends upon what is thy ideal, - not an ideal in the material alone, nor mental alone; but as the entity finds self manifesting mentally, spiritually, physically, with choices to be made in each phase, so there must be the ideal of the experience in each phase, - not merely idealistic, nor merely form.
For, as will be seen from other experiences and sojourns, such expressions are inclined to take the place of the real activity in the experience of the entity. FORM alone has its influence, but it may be merely the shadow of that which is real.
For in the same manner ye mete to thy brother day by day, ye meter to thy Maker. For, "Inasmuch as ye do it unto the least of my brethren, ye do it unto me" said He, - that is the truth, the way, the life.
As to the appearances or sojourns in the earth, - these are given that there may be seen the virtues as well as the vices that are in the emotional nature of the entity. As to what ye shall, or will, do about same will depend upon what is thy ideal in relationship to same. For, IDEAL is not so much what others may do for you, but what you may do for others!
Consider the Creative Forces, as to how they give life, light and immortality; and as to how He - who manifested same - fulfilled the law. Thinkest thou that thou are better than He?
How readest thou? Not one jot nor one tittle of the law shall pass away! and the servant is not greater than the master; yet He thought it not robbery to make Himself equal with the Father.
Thus each soul, each entity measures up to that which is its ideal, in all phases of its experience.
As to the appearances, then:
Before this we find the entity was in the land of its present nativity, during the early settlings of the land, - in those periods when the brethren were dividing or parceling the land.
The entity was among those who kept the records of such, and as to the means and manners in which changes were to be made so that the various groups under varied circumstances might be the better helped, and the better aid one to another.
Thus we find the entity in the present especially fitted, especially endowed, to be a lender of money, a keeper of records, and exchanger of properties or real estate, or to be active in such measures or manners.
This is a latent power or development that may be manifested. As to whether it is to be kept in the ideal manner which has been set as to how such individuals shall deal with their brethren, depends upon what is thy pattern, what is thy ideal.
For in same there are opportunities for self-indulgence, self-glory, self-power; and yet in same there is the opportunity for being patient, kind, gentle, for showing brotherly love, for showing those things that are indeed fruits of the spirit.
Sow the fruits of the spirit in thy dealings with thy fellow man, and leave the increase, leave the results to Him, who alone may give increase, - in the spirit, in the mental, in the material.
For, man may sow, man may reap, - God alone may give the increase, whether it be in spirit, in mind, or in material things.
Be thou likened unto thy own inner self AS Japeth Woodson (the name then); for ye gained through that experience.
Thus in the present there are greater opportunities given for using that which is a material expression in thy relationships with thy fellow man to the GLORY of the Father-God.
Before that we find the entity was in the Roman land, or a portion rather of the Grecian and Roman land. For in the period, that portion of Greece or of the Promised Land division was under the supervision of the entity in its material manifestations and activities.
For the entity was set as one to oversee or direct the activities of that portion of the kingdom, during the entity's sojourn in that experience, in the procurator of Cyprus.
In that experience the entity gained and lost. The nationalism, or the patriotism for a national cause, was not wholly in keeping with that of a universal love, or in accord with same. This brought into the experience selfishness, rather than the selflessness that makes for the accrediting of the power, the strength, the might as made manifest in any experience, to the source from which it alone may come to any.
Thus the entity brought disputations in the latter portion of its sojourn.
In the present it will be found that when self's own exaltation or self's own laws or purposes are held to as stubbornness, they will become stumblingstones rather than a stepping-stone in the experience.
Before that we find that the entity was in the land through the periods when the children of promise were under bondship to the Persian king, Ahasuerus.
There we find the entity was among the offspring, or household, of Mordecai, - who became to the peoples of that time and place as a lord, as a prophet.
For, through the influences as may bear upon the entity even in the present, Esther brought those places of position and power to the kinsmen of Mordecai and of herself, when she - Esther - became the Queen.
Thus we find that in the present experience the entity may find fame and position in high places bringing to the entity in the present, even as then, those inclinations for quite questionable influences in the thoughts of self as well as others. [See 12/27/39 Letter, 1646-2, Par. R1.]
The name then was Te-huran.
Before that we find the entity was in the land now known as the Egyptian, during those periods when there was the reconstruction following the upheavals, and the entrance of those activities from the Atlantean land.
There we find the entity was among those of the land to which the Priest was banished, - coming in with the Priest as a believer, and being appointed to places of authority for the collecting of materials as well as individuals for special and definite service in the activities of the land.
The name then was Hule-On.
As to the abilities of the entity in the present, and that to which it may attain, and how:
First, analyze thyself. What is thy ideal?
Then, study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman not ashamed, rightly dividing the words of truth, and keeping self unspotted from condemnation on thine own part, - or from others.
Let not thy good be evilspoken of. Do all things in decency and in order, creating about thee the creative influences, - not only through thy words but rather by what ye ARE day by day! For what ye are speaks so loud, seldom is what ye say heard by thy fellow man!
As ye would that others should do to you, do ye even so to them.
As for abilities, - these, as indicated, are in fields where there may be the lending of things, of moneys, of activities in which help may be given to those needing that encouragement physically, mentally, spiritually. Withhold it not; doing all in decency and order.
In those fields of activity in the mental realm, - healing becomes a part of thy abilities or vibrations; but only to those measures that ye measure UP thyself, - in that thy advice, thy counsel, thy admonition, is consistent with thy daily activity.
As to developments, - these are limited only to thy purposes.
Keep Him, - who is the way, the truth, the light, - first and foremost in thy thought, in thy activity, in thy dealings with thy fellow man.
Ready for questions.
(Q) How may I be most useful to Jesus Christ?
(A) In applying principles. He spoke not in individual cases, but principles. These, too, ye may apply in thy daily life in dealing with thy fellow men.
(Q) Please indicate present trends or coming events in my life for which I should especially prepare?
(A) These have been indicated, in the manner of dealings with thy fellow man, and in the abilities to measure up in the lives and experiences of others who have lost hope in one direction or another; keeping each field of activity and service in its own phase of the experiences of the body, the mind and the mental, or soul.
(Q) Please indicate trends of character in or from previous incarnations affecting me in my present life.
(A) These have been indicated in their various angles, and how urges arise within the entity for expression in the present.
As to what ye should, or will, do about same, - choose thou - with thine own ideal.
(Q) Who is there in my present life with whom I have been associated in previous lives, and how?
(A) These should be, and may be, paralleled best by giving the activities of individuals through THEIR sojourns in previous activities in the earth.
We are through for the present.
Copy to Self
Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

See 1646-1, a Physical Reading on 7/23/38, and subsequent correspondence.

REPORTS

12/27/39 Mr. [1646]'s letter to EC:
..., NEW JERSEY
Mr. Edgar Cayce, Va. Beach, Va.
Dear Mr. Cayce:
I thank you for your Reading. I wonder whether you can help me to understand some of it which is not clear as to its meaning? I do not know what the 3rd paragraph on page 2 [1646-2, Par. 9] means. What do you think it means? And what have the planets or stars to do with our experiences, do you know? Paragraph five [Par. 11] on the same page is not clear either. Then on page three paragraph 5 [Par. 20] I do not understand the reference to FORM?
The references to my previous incarnations are VERY VERY interesting. My family owned the land all around this office and it has not been out of the family until our generation when we sold 75 acres of it for a city park and built houses on other acreage. It was given to our ancestors by the King of England! Our ... Co. is now in the real estate business, not manufacturing! On page 4 does the 28th line [Par. 34] mean that at that early time referred to my name was Japeth Woodson? Then in the previous incarnation I must have been some guy to be Procurator of Cyprus!! But the one before that again is most interesting for you probably did not know that according to Hosea my Guardian Angel is Esther, the Queen and I have spoken with her in direct voice several times!! You did not know that, did you? I will greatly appreciate your answering my questions as best you may be able. My friend Mrs. [1755], for whom you gave a physical reading a little over a year ago which helped her so much would like a life reading now. Can you give it to her and when?
Gratefully yours, [1646]
Another question: When you held the Reading 12/18 did you think I was at the above address or at ...?
12/29/39 EC's letter to Mr. [1646]:
Mr. [1646] ..., Penna.
Dear Mr. [1646]
Thanks for yours of the 27th with enclosure. Glad you found the information interesting at least - and just hope with the study of same you will find it as helpful as so many tell us they have found theirs. Will do my best to give you my idea of what is meant in the portions you ask about. It is not easy by mail, but will do best can - tho think Hugh Lynn my son is much better qualified to give you the full meaning as he has made a special study of such readings for a number of years - and if there are other questions would suggest that you have him give you a full report of what he makes of it.
3rd paragraph - page 2. [1646-2, Par. 9]
That during the interim of material manifestations - a soul may be in the environment of what we for better name call - influence of some one of the planets that are in our own solar system. And as is give not necessarily as an personality on that planet - but a cosmic consciousness possibly.
What influence such sojourn - has on our personality - similar as to whether one spent a period in earthly sojourn in - say Iceland - or in the deep south say La. one gathers or becomes a part of the environment - thus shaping their thought or manner of thinking - just so the variation from being in the environment - of Venus or Mercury - each are accredited with certain influences - and have many of them.
The Life reading is taken from the place of Birth - and not as to the exact address of the person at time of reading - so it is taken from the Birth place - if we understand the information.
The periods are very interesting - and that it gave you an association with Esther - under the circumstance is most interesting - do hope you can and will get much out of the information that is helpful.
Will be glad to make an appointment for Mrs. [1755] - have her write me.
Yes - from page 4 [Par. 34] as we understand it your name was in an experience before this Japeth Woodson.
Believe with a careful analysis of self and the information - you will find much of interest - also most every one finds something new each time they read a reading of this character over.
Sincerely hoping to have been of a service
Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce
12/30/39 He referred Miss [2070] for a Physical Reading.
11/12/40 He obtained a second Physical Reading for himself - See 1646-3.
1/27/41 He obtained a third Physical Reading for himself - See 1646-4.
4/28/41 Letter to HLC: "Thanks for the literature you have sent me. In it are six copies of the booklet giving the history of your Association with application blanks for membership, but no booklets giving the history of your father's psychic development, which to me is the most important piece of all you literature. May I have six copies of that also? I am interested in your theory of how your father gets his information in his trance condition, quoting - no, I won't quote but refer to page 3 paragraphs 2 & 3 of LIFE READINGS - A STUDY OF SPIRITUAL EVOLUTION [BY HLC - 4/41]. If you can give me the evidence for this theory without too much trouble, I'd appreciate it. My theory is that his information comes from discarnate entities taking possession of his body as an instrument and speaking through his vocal cords, as in the case of Princess Nona and Rosemary in AFTER THIRTY CENTURIES.
5/01/41 HLC's letter to Mr. [1646]:
Mr. [1646] ..., Pa.
Dear Mr. [1646]:
The booklets on my father's life are the ones we are having printed. I will send copies just as soon as we get them from the printer. I will be able to send you copies of "A Man and His Work", the little leaflet which may in parts substitute for this other booklet until we get them.
Our theory regarding the source of my father's information has been built up over a long period of time and is based on statements given in the Readings and observations, and opinions of observers. We have in our files explanations of evidential communication, but when these are given they are so labeled. Our questions regarding where the information comes from have always been answered in the same way. There is a part of my father's mind which is released during the trance-like state and which can focus in time and space through the suggestions given.
We have no objections to the communication theory, but it simply does not fit this particular pattern. I would like very much to discuss this with you in detail and show you the records which bear out this idea.
Sincerely, Hugh Lynn Cayce [HLC:al]
1/13/42 Letter in response to EC's of 1/08/42 in re A.R.E. members joining him in concerted prayer [See under 2678-1, Background]:
"The Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America is promoting a similar scheme of prayer but it does not mention at all the spiritual element which entered into the founding of the Big Ben Silent Minute Observance. I do not know if you can give publicity to this movement in any way but it strikes me as a valuable one."
BIG BEN SILENT MINUTE OBSERVANCE
THE
DEDICATED
MINUTE
Particulars of other literature about the Big Ben Silent Minute Observance are given on the back of this leaflet.
EVERY EVENING AT NINE O'CLOCK
BIG BEN SILENT MINUTE OBSERVANCE LITERATURE
THE SPIRITUAL FRONT 3d. each; 12, 2/9; 50, 7/6; 100, 14/6 post free.
THE LIGHT IS COME. 4d. each; 12, 3/- post free.
THE DEDICATED MINUTE. 100, 3/-; 250, 6/6 post free.
BIG BEN SILENT MINUTE DISPLAY CARDS. Single copies 6d.; 10, 1/9; 20, 3/6 post free.
BIG BEN SILENT MINUTE POSTCARDS. 25, 1/9; 50, 3/-; 100, 5/- post free.
Obtainable from:
Big Ben Silent Minute Council 2 & 3 Duke Street St. James's, London, S.W.1.
THE DEDICATED MINUTE
What it is
The Silent or Dedicated Minute is the period before the Nine O'clock news each evening during which Big Ben chimes the hour. Usually the B.B.C. allow a short pause before and after the chimes have sounded.
What is is for
To give all who love freedom and justice and mercy a daily opportunity to unite in silent prayer and thought for one minute in every twenty-four hours.
To release spiritual power for the service of mankind.
To establish communion each evening between man and his Creator.
What it can do
The Silent Minute, if intelligently observed by millions of reverent people all over the world, will open a door through which the Divine Light shall enter our hearts and minds.
What we can do
We can spread the news of this Observance far and wide. We can ourselves keep the minute regularly, holding ourselves still as channels for the flow of God's Light and Power for the benefit of everyman.
Where it is being observed
In Great Britain and in many parts of the British Commonwealth of Nations, in America and in various places throughout the occupied territories of Europe.
How many are keeping it
By June, 1941, it was estimated that over 5,000,000 people at home and overseas were observing the Silent Minute regularly, and their number continues to grow. Will you join in and ask others to do the same?
Conclusion
In Unity is Strength. Let us therefore unite in keeping the Silent Minute when the voice of Big Ben is heard at nine o'clock each evening. By this means the days of tribulation will be shortened and the victorious peace of the powers of Light be assured.
1/15/42 EC's letter to Mr. [1646]:
Dear Mr. [1646]:
Thank you more than can say for yours of the 13th. Have really been amazed at the response have received from the letter - hope to in next few weeks to give the information and will send to those interested. Hope we may be able to be a real influence for good. Just felt had to let you know how much I appreciate your letter the data also that you sent - and if can be of a service in any way wish to do so for am sure there is strength in a concerted purpose for good.
Thanking you and with every good wish
Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce
2/03/42 See 281-60 [Reading requested by A.R.E. members for Divine Guidance re concerted prayer effort.]
8/04/42 Mr. [1646]'s letter to HLC:
Mr. Hugh Lynn Cayce Virginia Beach, Va.
Dear Hugh Lynn,
I thank you for all the literature connected with your father and his work, and I distribute it at times wherever I feel it will do good and promote interest in what you all are doing. I have been much interested in the little book "The Discoverer of God" [A SEARCH FOR GOD - Book I]. It has a great deal of very good stuff in it. Personally I do not take much stock in the Yoga doctrines of breathing first through one nostril and then another! I think it most important to breathe deep and long, for lungs are certainly given to us to use in re-oxygenating our physical being. I also think to expect physical reactions to periodic manifestation tends to introspection & morbidity, - which is bad.
I wish that you might have quoted more of Michael's communications. Can you tell me who this Michael is? Can it be the Archangel? If so your father is certainly associating with the "Higher-ups" - way beyond the rest of us!! I congratulate him!
I suppose the capital letters "P R" at the bottom of some of the pages signifies psychic reading though I do not see it stated anywhere in your book what the initials do stand for.
Wishing you all success, and hoping to hear from you in answer to my questions at your convenience, I am, with Cordial Regards to you all,
Faithfully yours, [1646]
8/10/42 HLC's letter to Mr. [1646]: ..., N.J.
Dear Mr. [1646]:
Thank you for your letter of August 4th. We will always appreciate any distribution which you can make of our literature.
You raised several rather interesting questions in your letter. Personally, I do not believe that the section on Meditation in the book "A Search For God", may be considered a Yoga approach to this practice. From all I can gather, the system, as described, is rather an early Christian method similar to that practiced by the Essenes. As is carefully pointed out in the article, all of the suggestions for preparing for meditation are to be taken only as suggestions. Each individual must find that method which best suits him. The readings emphasize this point. There are a great many people who know of and are interested in breathing as it pertains to meditation. This explains, I think, the inclusion of it in this paper. I am quite certain that steps in spiritual development can not be set down as a formula for everyone to use. Free will is too an important factor. Sign posts along the way and an explanation of the laws under which the whole plan operates are important.
Physical reactions come as a natural result in thorough meditation, and as is indicated, are not to be considered ends in themselves. I agree with you that any emphasis on such physical reaction is bad. Perhaps this point should be stressed more in our article.
I am afraid I can not give you very much information regarding Michael. The total number of possible quotations would not run more than half dozen.
P.R. does stand for Psychic Reading. You will find this listed on Page 134 in the index in glossary of terms.
Thank you very much for your interest.
Sincerely yours, Hugh Lynn Cayce
5/16/43 Mr. [1646] referred Mr. [3228] for a Life Reading.
8/16/43 See 2072-12 letter in re Mr. [1646]'s spiritualist connections, Mrs. Palmquist, etc.
3/17/48 Letter to HLC: "I am afraid I rather lost interest in your work with the passing of your father. I felt the kingpin was gone and you would be trading on past accomplishment rather than being engaged in active service. Maybe I am wrong. Is there no one who has succeeded him - like Elisha did Elijah?"
3/26/48 HLC's letter to Mr. [1646]:
Dear Mr. [1646]:
I have taken the liberty of mailing you some of our current literature in answer to your note of the 17th. I hope you will take the time to read carefully the copy of my talk on "A Disciple Of Christ In Our Day", in the enclosed Bulletin. It explains some of my ideas regarding the importance of our work at the present time. [12/47 Bulletin]
I am sure you can appreciate the fact that my father's activities have been greatly extended in many ways since his passing to other planes of consciousness. I wish it were possible for you to spend some time here with us at our Congress, June 20th through 26th, as I think it would give you a completely new idea of our activities.
Let us hear from you again.
Sincerely, Hugh Lynn Cayce [HLC/dm]