Edgar Cayce Readings, 1670-1

Time and Place: 4:00 to 4:25 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Ohio.

TEXT

GC: You will give the relation of this entity and the universe, and the universal forces; giving the conditions that are as personalities, latent and exhibited in the present life; also the former appearances in the earth's plane, giving time, place and the name, and that in each life which built or retarded the development for the present entity; giving the abilities of the present entity, and that to which it may attain and how; answering the questions that may be submitted, as I ask them.
EC: Yes - we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [1670].
In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them here, the various phases are chosen with the desire to make the experience as a helpful one in the activities of the entity during this sojourn.
Without considering the choice - which is ever the entity's birthright (as with others) - we would find one of strong character and abilities, especially interested in all outdoor sports; and would have made an excellent professional baseball player, or a coach or director in schools or Y.M.C.A.'s.
For, with the strength of purpose and character, the entity may make a success in most any chosen field of activity.
The entity is especially interested in advanced ideas; and APPLIES the theories, keeping abreast of the times and the conditions, whether relating to the political, the economic, the social or the spiritual welfare of the entity's community or county or state or nation.
These are naturally innate. As to how much the entity has applied or may apply these interests in the experience has depended and does depend upon the choice of the entity.
In giving the interpretation of the records, know that the astrological sojourns - or the sojourns during the interims between earthly incarnations - are those that make for urges innate; or those that come as a dreams or visions, or certain sudden hunches or the like; which occur to the entity under varied circumstances and experiences.
For the interests in the physiological and psychological conditions, as may pertain to the mental or the psychic influences, are naturally strong from the entity's activities during the earthly sojourns.
From the astrological aspects we find Jupiter, Venus, Mercury and Uranus as the ruling influences.
Then, the natural activities of the entity - through the Jupiterian forces - would be in directions in which the masses would be involved; though individual in the application of the entity or self as in relationships to same. Yet the interests in the masses or groups, as indicated, are an innate influence.
From Venus we find the tenderhearted nature; the ability to "play the game," as it were, in whatever direction the choice is made, or in whatever field of service or activity the entity might engage self.
The entity is a natural leader; one to whom many - and especially the young, or those of the teen age or developing years - would look for counsel.
This is also inclined to make the entity a confidant of many.
Many forms of problems, then, are passed on to the entity, as the entity meets his fellow men day by day.
Thus it might and does behoove the entity to be able, from the mental and spiritual angle, to give that which will ever be constructive in the experiences of others; as he reasons or counsels with them.
From the Mercurian sojourn we find the high mental abilities and activities into which the entity will find itself drawn.
The Uranian influence makes for the extremes; the sudden changes that have come about, from that which might be considered of lowly activity or routine, to that which would become routine yet of quite a different nature in the entity's application of self in its relationships to its fellow man.
These as indicated are merely urges.
As to whether these will make for developments or retardments, as indicated, depends upon how or in what manner the entity may choose to give expression to same.
As to the appearances or manifestations of the entity in the earth, we find these might be given as concerted activity in keeping with the interims of activity:
Before this the entity was among those active in the eastern portion of the present native state, during the early settlings in the land.
Then the entity was in the name Bezel - Amos Bezel, and was among those who aided in laying out some of the lands, townships and counties in the eastern portion; also among those who set about the activities for the young as well as the old, for those who would bring about recreational forces in the experiences of the people.
Thus the entity added that of tolerance with others in their influences and activity - which becomes a part of the entity's experience in the present.
Even though in extremes, the entity has become and is tolerant of others, their ideas, their ideals; and the entity becomes a good listener, as well as counsellor, from the activities and experiences during that particular sojourn.
Before that we find the entity was in the English land, when there was particular activity in the rule by the activities of Church or State, and the war between these.
Then the entity represented the activities in which he was called Cardinal. Bundersen was the real name, though it was changed - to be sure - with the estate to which he rose.
There we find some questionings arose in the experience of the entity, and yet it remained true to the dictates of the Council under which the entity was being directed. Yet in looking upon the activities of those in its own parish or own activities, we find many a thing was overlooked and gradually came to change much in the day when there were those sessions such that there came about activities under the various environs.
Hence we find in the experience the decided interests, and yet often fearful of those who have given voice or taken vows as related to church and state in their varied relationships with the masses.
Hence a part of the interest the entity has in the mass activity, whether in its own groups, its own community or county, state or nation.
Before that we find the entity was in the early portion of the Roman and Grecian activity, when there were the games established that became national forces.
The entity was among those who studied through the activities in the Grecian forces and brought much of same into the early part of the stadium building and the gathering of teams for contests of one nature or another in their material strength as well as the abilities to outwit the opponents in activities. Such were a part of the entity's experience.
Hence the entity's interest in all outdoor sports, wrestling, boxing, basket ball, football, baseball and all of the games that are a portion of the experiences of the developing. These become the innate forces of the entity - arising from those activities of the entity then, as Genamo.
Before that we find the entity was in the land now known as the Egyptian, during those periods when the peoples from the Atlantean land were joining with the activities of the better forces and influences in the Egyptian land.
With the establishing of the choices for the various groups of activity - as in the preparations of those through the Temples of Sacrifice, as well as the Temple Beautiful - we find the entity joined with those pertaining to what became known (now) as hospitals, or doctors or nurses, or the care for the physical body.
Yet we find a mechanical application was rather the issue to which the entity brought some of the understandings and applications of clay, of water, of the various elements to which man arose through the physical attributes of same.
Thus we find the entity in the present may serve the greater by applying self in the direction of such fields of activity, and if mechanical forces or influences are a part of the activity - materially as well as mentally - there may be the greater aid in every manner brought to those to whom the entity may minister.
The name then was Pset-eleuz.
As to the abilities of the entity in the present, and that to which it may attain, and how:
In most any field of service, as indicated, the entity may not only succeed but excel. But the greater help to his fellow man may be brought in a service wherein there may be considered the body, the mind and the soul of others.
This would require taking stock of self - and knowing whereunto ye have been called - and as to what is the purpose of self in making the applications of the mental, the spiritual or material knowledge in the experiences of others.
But keep balanced - keep coordinated. Know that there are material laws, there are mental laws, there are spiritual laws. And just as it is necessary for the body to coordinate - mentally, physically and spiritually - so must the rules or the laws coordinate and cooperate.
Then study to show thyself approved - a workman not ashamed; rightly divining the words of truth, keeping self unspotted from the world - or from questionings of thine own conscience. And ye will find ye will go a long way, finding harmony and happiness as ye create and bring it about in the bodily activities of others.
Ready for questions.
We are through for the present.
Copy to Self
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REPORTS

9/11/38 He referred Miss [1686] for a Life Rdg.
9/13/38 Dr. [1670]'s ltr. to EC:
DR. [1670] Suite ..., Bldg. ..., ..., Ohio
Dear Mr. Cayce;-
Personal reading received a while ago and I am happy to say that it was very gratifying and quite satisfactory. True to the reading I have all my life been dealing with people with more or less success I think as my records will bear out.
All the way from carrying papers thru store clerking while in school, Office work Banking for ten years, then Y.M.C.A. for three then Housing for a big corporation, then college for this profession, which college I entered when married and one child at 37 years, now in practice for eleven. And yet I feel that my field is somewhat narrow and I am anxious to broaden, I am studying Rosicrucianism, but as yet haven't gotten up to what I already have had in Professional education. While I appreciate this instruction is for the rank and file, and is generally fine, up to date I am not able put into practice any Metaphysical principles in my own daily dealing with folks.
Is there any thing I can do to bring about this accomplishment other than to bide my time and wait for the future lessons as they come to me weekly.
Thanks again for your consideration and I am anxious to hear what Miss [1686]'s reading will have for her.
Sincerely, [1670]
9/20/38 EC's ltr. to Dr. [1670]:
Dear Dr. [1670]:
Thank you very much for yours of the 13th. Glad you found something in the reading you could check up on - feel very sure you will be able to make the information most helpful.
Would be hard to even give an opinion as to how best to apply Metaphysical understanding without talking in person to you. But my feeling in the matter, Dr., is that we have all separated our understanding and make it a thing apart when it is one - here in the physical - like three bodies in one and when we try and make them separate we usually mix things up. Just as you no doubt find there are many cases that come to you that the trouble is MIND - others there is a physical condition. Yet each are dependent one on the other for expression and so the understanding we have we do and will unconsciously manifest it and that is the way we manifest Metaphysical knowledge. We use it all unconsciously of the other fellow and possibly to our selves often.
What do you think of the idea or have I made it clear to you what am trying to say? Have heard from Miss [1686]? Seems well pleased with her information. Would like to have your reaction when you have seen it, as am sure she will have you read it.
Thanks again for your letter. Hear our good friends, the [1100]s are getting settled for a time in ...
With all good wishes
Sincerely Edgar Cayce
11/11/57 GD's note: To this date Dr. [1670] has remained interested and helpful in the A.R.E. work. He referred several people for readings and also followed the treatment outlined in the readings for many people who went to him.