This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 12th day of November, 1938, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [1744], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mr. [1597].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Born July 14, 1910, in Battle Creek, Michigan.

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1. 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 plane, the 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 she has submitted, as I ask them:
2. EC: (In going back over years from present - " - '35 - changes - " etc., on back to birth date. Then, "1910 - another Atlantean!")
3. Yes, we have the records of that entity now known as or called [1744].
4. In giving the interpretations of that as we find here, not all of the appearances may be given, - nor all of the astrological aspects. But these are chosen that the experience may be for the entity a helpful influence in making this present sojourn one that may be growth, rather than retardment.
5. For as we have oft indicated, the Atlanteans are all EXCEPTIONAL. They either wield woe or great development. And their influences are felt, whether the INDIVIDUAL recognizes it in himself or not.
6. For oft we find here and there, as within this entity, UNUSUAL aspects. For the entity is more tolerant with others than with self; and the usual, of course, is to excuse self and blame others.
7. This produces within the entity a great deal of latent abilities. Yet there must never be any more of self-condemnation than condemning of others.
8. This also brings the natural tendencies into the imaginative fields of activity within the mental self.
9. Hence abilities in writing or in art will have their influence; and either or both of these may be an outlet for the entity in this experience.
10. This entity as we find, as in most of the Atlanteans' experiences, requires a great deal of mental and oft physical activity to satisfy, or to fill the self. For it is a very ACTIVE mind!
11. In giving then the astrological aspects, - these become as the innate or the intuitive influences, and naturally there is a great deal of the intuitive forces within the entity's experience.
12. For anyone with great imagination, of course, is intuitive; though oft may be called by others only imagination - when it is the movement of influences upon the very active forces of the individual entity.
13. In Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn - all have their influence as we find.
14. Then, as indicated, we find a great many confusing influences. At times the entity becomes rather high-minded, and well determined in this or that activity in self. Then, seeing actions in the physical reactions of others, it condemns self for much of that which it would tolerate, does tolerate in others. At other times we find the entity demure, quiet, - yet often BOILING as it were within, because of the desires to make or induce others to become more active in that in which the entity may be interested.
15. Hence the entity appears both deep and quiet; and at other times very overeffulgent in all of its expressions, - effervescing; and at others just so-so.
16. All of these, as we see, arise from those very astrological influences.
17. Then as to what the entity does about these denotes whether these are to become active for development or retardment.
18. For the body, the mind and the soul are one; as Father, Son and Holy Spirit are one. Each has its attributes. And the self should be studied in the same manner, knowing that the purpose of the self is to become aware of itself being a part of the Creative Forces yet one WITH them. Just as the body, the mind and the soul are dependent one upon the other; yet each may manifest WITHOUT the other, in the material manifestations.
19. As to the appearances in the earth, then, we find that these are not great in number that influence the entity in the immediate; yet these are very varied, - as may be gathered from the astrological as well as the innate and manifested influences or forces.
20. Before this we find the entity was in the land of the present nativity or birth, during those early periods of settlements in the land; among those when there were the pushings towards what was then the wooded land.
21. It was when there were the tradings with the natives, and the bringing up of the activities for the preparing of the fruits of the land for use and the preservation of same.
22. There we find the entity was among the families of the early settlers; in the name Emaline Charstity.
23. In the experience the entity gained, for the entity looked as it were into the future of the experiences of all those with whom the entity came in contact.
24. Though at times called queer, the entity drew all about the entity because of the greater dependence upon the counsel and advice of the entity; - as a leader then in the building of homes, in making for the developments of conditions for the young as well as the old, - these became a part of the entity's experience.
25. In the present we find the abilities to depict through imaginative forces, from the sojourn in that land about what is now Toledo and Chicago; or between Dearborn and Toledo.
26. As to the applications of self respecting same, - whether in the drawing or the artistic temperament, for making the out of doors; for it would be natural that the entity depict these rather than the individuals. These become as a part, - for the color, shades, especially of autumn and of sunset and of the quietness of the evening, all have a great drawing, pulling upon the entity, - as it gathered from its meditative activities during the experience in that sojourn.
27. Before that we find the entity was in the land where the Master walked, and among those that were well acquainted with the disciples as well as His teachings; and of those that were the forerunners - or John as well as Zaccheus. All of those were a part of the entity's knowledge and experience.
28. Hence those things that pertain to religious thought are VERY sacred to the entity. Yet again we find the entity in such environs or surroundings tending towards being more tolerant with others than with self respecting its duties or obligations or its relationships to that manner through which the entity may attempt to give expression of its purposes in the spiritual life.
29. But hold fast to that thou hast gained in the knowledge that He is thy elder brother; that He is the way, the truth, the light; He is the law. And if we as individuals walk in that way, there will be no faltering. Condemn not, as He condemned not. For in the manner as He taught, so it is ever, "As ye do it unto the least of thy brethren, of thy acquaintances, - yea, thy enemies, - ye do it unto Him."
30. The entity then was in close association with the sons of Zebedee; and the peoples about the lake.
31. Hence we find waters that are quiet, waters that are as of the ripple in the brook and the falls have a great drawing for the entity, at times.
32. Before that we find the entity was again in the land now known as the American, during those periods when there was the ingress of those who had escaped from the Persian and Indian land, - who had drifted as it were across the waters of now the Pacific, and had become a settlement or had begun to establish settlements in what is now lower California, and portions of Arizona and the like.
33. These lands have a particular drawing for the entity, yet without a great deal of accomplishment in same. But from these and in these lands may the entity gain a great deal of the intuitive influences in its abilities to depict - either in short story or in the arts to which the entity is inclined - in such ways as to bring great outlet for the entity.
34. The name then was Shulun.
35. Before that we find the entity was in the Atlantean land during those periods between the second and the last upheavals; when there were the great antagonistic feelings between the sons of Belial and the children of the Law of One.
36. The entity was among the children of the Law of One who made the greater overtures to those peoples for the acknowledging of the laborers, and to make their experiences easier, - those laborers that were considered by many as merely THINGS rather than individual souls.
37. Because of the activities in the entity during those experiences, some of the dreads that arise come from those.
38. Many of the abilities, in many of the arts of every nature, arise from the experiences there.
39. The entity gained, for it eventually became a priestess to the laboring ones.
40. The name then was Mee-r-aa-m.
41. As to the abilities of the entity in the present:
42. First, look within self, - as to what is thy desire, thy purpose. Know then what is thy ideal, - physical, mental, spiritual; and know that ye have same in Him.
43. Then so present thy abilities, thyself, thy desires, to keep in accord with that way He has directed.
44. The outlet in art, or in the short story writing, will bring channels for material gains as well as the abilities to develop same for helpfulness to others.
45. Ready for questions.
46. (Q) Should I remain in my present position?
    (A) For the time being, until there has been greater advancement made in whichever of the fields of activity is chosen. Eventually, - a home.
47. (Q) How can I make this work more effective?
    (A) Studying to make it more constructive in the experiences of all.
48. (Q) What has been my past relationship with E. J. R.?
    (A) This had best be drawn from parallel than from the individual. For these as we find have been both helpful and conflicting. There must be something there to be worked out between the two. Best to draw these, then, from the paralleling of same.
49. (Q) Would marriage with him be advisable?
    (A) This again had best be drawn from the paralleling.
50. (Q) How may I best help him?
    (A) AGAIN from paralleling.
51. (Q) Which of the following of my hobbies should I stress now? Fiction writing; the stage; singing; art; fashions and cosmetics?
    (A) Short story writing and art, - these may be combined. These will NOT interfere with the home building.
52. We are through for the present.

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REPORTS

1. 11/29/38 [1744]'s letter to EC:
   New York City
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   Needless to say, I was delighted to receive my reading sometime ago. The fact that you mentioned the year 1935 as one of change for me was particularly significant. Whereas, in my heart I may have believed some of the more favorable things you pointed out, the fact that YOU pointed them out has increased their meaning and importance to me. This is extremely helpful to a person of my make-up. And I am sure that as time goes on I shall find greater satisfaction in every phase of my life because of your helpfulness.
   The enclosed check is my second installment in payment of the fee for associated membership.
   With every wish for the greater success of your work, I am,
2. 12/01/38 EC's letter to [1744]:
   Dear Miss [1744]
   Thank you for yours of 29th with enclosure. Am glad to know you found something that answers to the within self, feel that you as most every one has through the years find the reading is more and more worthwhile.
   Thanking you again and hoping to meet you at the meeting next Tuesday evening at the McAlpine.
   Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce

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