This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 22nd day of December, 1938, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [1765], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Born March 29, 1886, in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

TEXT

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's 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:
2. EC: (In going back over years to birth, from present - " - '32, yes - lot of changes, with many disturbing, prickly conditions - '23 - what a hopeful experience during this year! - '94 - what a promising - ! - '86 - There's been some change since the naming in the appellation.")
3. We have the records here of that entity now known as or called [1765].
4. In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them, these are chosen with the desire that these become helpful experiences to the entity. Thus through the interpreting of the emotional or mental and soul self there may be awakened within the greater desire for the union of the spiritual self with its Creator - through those channels that have been given as the birthright to each and every soul that seeks to know the way, the truth and the light.
5. In viewing the aspects of the astrological as well as material sojourns of the entity, without respect of what the entity has done about same, these we find innate and manifested characteristics of the mental AND the emotional self:
6. Dramatics and such have a great pull on the entity's emotions. Harmony, color and things that deal with such are a part of the innate and manifested self.
7. The affairs of others, and that which is a part of the emotional self, are of interest, - and a manifested ability of the entity in its relationships to others.
8. At times the sympathy, which arises from that the entity holds as its idea OR ideal as to relationships, too easily creates resentments; and the entity flares up and says - yes, feels for the moment - much that builds hardships in the experience.
9. For know, one - yes, each soul - is constantly meeting self. For He hath not willed that any soul should perish, but again - through that man has called chastisement - has brought to the consciousness of material-minded man the needs, the longings for a closer walk, a closer relationship to Him.
10. Too easily does man - with the comforts of the body, with the gratifying of appetites - forget that from whence he came and whither he goeth, - and only the material manifestation is seen or sought.
11. Hence there comes into the experiences of all, as He gave, "Offences must indeed be, but woe to him by whom they come."
12. In giving then the interpretations of the records for the entity, we find the entity was born under those astrological aspects not because of the position of a star or a planet or any phase, but rather is the entity AS a living soul a part of the whole universe. And as God is, the entity, the soul is.
13. As to what the entity has done about God, then, brings it INTO relationship WITH the universe under certain environments; with the characteristics, with the emotions, with the desires. That the will is the birthright, that the entity might be one with God, is the gift to each child, to each son, to each daughter; that they may become one with Him, yet conscious of being themselves.
14. Under Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn we find the greater forces and influences. Hence as indicated, beauty and harmony, music and drama, all are a part of the innate influences or forces, - because of the entity's associations with that environ, in that as crystallized in what has been called the Venus influence. Just as the entity finds itself conscious in a material plane of a three dimensional nature because of its desires for, its application of, its mental, its emotional self in materiality, and its associations with THINGS and conditions; that seek manifestation or expression in material form.
15. In Jupiter we find the feelings and the dealings with the many. Hence in its activity and dealings with peoples, and with a public, and with the need of such for its material sustenance and activity, - these become either a drudge or, by the meeting and the giving of that which will bring helpful and hopeful experiences into the lives and activities of others, it becomes a joyous thing; and should ever be looked upon AS such; in the manner that as ye give ye receive, - as ye sow, so shall ye reap.
16. Then in thy dealings (and remain in same) sow the seeds of friendships, of love, of patience, of longsuffering, of kindness, of grace; and ye will find more and more that life and its dealings with others become worth while - beauty and the joy of living becomes part of the experience. And more and more will the love be poured out to thee, for His promises are sure, - that as ye sow the seeds of righteousness, the seeds of the spirit of truth, "I and the Father will come and make our abode with thee - to do thee good."
17. In the Uranian influence we find the extremes have been a part of the entity's experience, and yet when they have been turned to those phases of the spiritual things, or psychic and occult forces, the way has cleared - and will. The extremes are in the experience for their leveling, their leavening; as the changing influence in Saturn is for the very definite changes in places, in peoples, in environs, in activities that have been and are a part and parcel of the entity. But every experience is ever in the same line, the same endeavor, the same principle that is living - What will ye do with this man, the Christ, in thy heart?
18. Do ye entertain Him, do ye make for Him an abode? Or does He stand only and knock? And it is not the knowledge of Him but the knowledge IN Him that counts. For as ye live and move and have thy being in the Father, so in Him is the manner, the way of life itself.
19. As to the appearances in the earth, - these we find quite varied in their judgements, in drawing a line as to environs or circumstances of the present; yet the entity, the soul bears the mark of that company ye kept, of that ideal, of that purpose ye held through those experiences.
20. Before this we find the entity was in the land of the present nativity, as one Mary Alden; making for the help to those as they struggled with their own household in the early settlings of the new land, in the hardships as came from the drudgeries of the out of the way places.
21. These as we find in the present make for a call to the open, and the beauty of same in its ruggedness is seen in the innate activities, as that, - AS ye love the comforts and the lights of a home make for a satisfying, yet never quite content in same.
22. In the application of same in the present experience, ye find that through those activities ye may be able to see and feel the heart of those in their disturbing factors, in their disturbing conditions, in their associations and lives with others. Thus ye may find thine own inner self speaking as to give a satisfying and a contentment that will bring to thine own self a joy in knowing ye have brought hope to those who were despondent, or to those who were fearful ye have quieted them IN Him who IS strength and power and beauty, and that which makes the living worth while.
23. Before that we find the entity was in the land now known as the Holy Land, or the Promised Land; during those periods just after the Master walked in the earth - when there were the greater settlings of a peoples, of which the entity was a part, in and about what is now known as the Palestine land.
24. There we find the entity was engaged in the serving of foods, or in what would be termed today a restaurant or wayside place for the rest; or an inn where those especially of milk and bread and the fruits of the land were served as a nourishment, - rather than the providing of places of rest AS only an inn.
25. In the experience we find the entity was continually in a wonderment; not only as to the stories heard, not only as to the experiences of those whom the entity met in the daily associations, but as to that which was aroused within self through those very associations.
26. Hence the ability as a tradesman, the ability in making choices even for others; the abilities for making the combination of harmonies in the experiences of others. Yet the very reverse from the activities in the astrological sojourns have brought the mighty forces that may be turned into hate or grudges - which must be made into peaceful ways.
27. And in thy dealings with thy fellow man, whether for the material activities, the mental advancement or the spiritual growth which is needed, seek first to find that which coordinates and cooperates. Magnify thy AGREEMENTS and not thy discords. These will bring the greater influences and forces into the experience, enabling thee to make for the greater development.
28. For, as ye walk and talk with Him, ye may lean the more perfectly upon His arm.
29. The name then was Media, - of the Parthenian peoples.
30. The particular interests of the entity in peoples of that land in the present draw as from self "Glad I'm not there - but what can it mean? What is it all about?" and such expressions.
31. Before that we find the entity was in the land now known as the Egyptian, during those periods when there was the choosing of the activities for the peoples in which varied forms were expressed through what would be termed the religious as well as political activities that had been brought into a union of service; yet in their separate ways and manners a peoples being fitted for the varied environments and activities.
32. There we find the entity was among those who aided those who were setting about their home building in the varied portions of the MANY lands to which groups were being sent.
33. Hence the entity in its abilities in the present will find that the advice and counsel, and the influences it may wield upon the lives of those it meets in the daily intercourses of life, have the greater bearing upon thine own self, as well as to the joy ye may gain from thy experiences through this particular sojourn.
34. Again it comes to, "As ye sow, so shall ye reap."
35. The name then was Tek-lah-n.
36. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, then, and that to which it may attain, and how:
37. Study first to know thy own ideal. Study to show thyself then TRUE TO that ideal. Walk in the ways and manners as they ideal would have thee go. KNOW who is the author of thy beliefs, as well as of what ye believe. And unless these be founded upon Creative Forces that take hold upon God Himself, is it worthy of thought, meditation?
38. Love the Lord and His ways; and as ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them in ALL of thy relationships.
39. Ready for questions.
40. (Q) Is it indicated that the retail business in which I have been actively engaged for 15 years in ..., Ill., will and should continue? or should I seek other occupation?
    (A) Continue.
41. (Q) Should the marriage be continued which for many years has been continued only for sake of children now grown to manhood?
    (A) As ye would that it should be done to thee, do ye even so to them!
42. (Q) Are there still karmic or other obligations to be discharged towards this fellow traveller?
    (A) Many!
43. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self - Hotel ...
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 1765-1.

REPORTS

1. 5/02/39 Mother of [1891]'s letter: "I enjoyed meeting you so much and join heartily in Mrs. [1765]'s idea that your talk was one of the best sermons I've ever heard."
2. 5/17/39 HLC's letter to [1765]:
   Dear Mrs. [1765]:
   Thank you for your telephone message this morning giving us the information for the reading [See 1887-1]. We have given tomorrow morning to another member, but expect to receive from you the information for the readings scheduled for Thursday afternoon and Friday morning and afternoon. You have two more appointments listed for Monday, May 22nd, morning and afternoon.
   You have probably already received the complete Congress Bulletin announcing the program and the location of the meetings.
   The Warner Hotel where we will hold the Congress this year is one of the new ocean front hotels. The Owners have had readings and are interested in the work. A special rate of five dollars per day per person with two in a room with bath and three meals has been made for the members of the Association and their friends coming for the Congress. This will apply both before and after the actual Congress dates. I believe you would find this hotel very comfortable. As soon as your plans are definite let me know and I will be glad to make reservations and select a good room for you.
   I believe we are going to have an interesting and very helpful series of meetings.
   With kindest regards,
   Sincerely, [signed] Hugh Lynn Cayce
   Mrs. [1765] Hotel ... New York, N.Y.
3. 5/19/39 She obtained a second Physical Rdg. for her brother, Mr. [1764].
4. 5/22/39 She requested physical readings for her stepdaughter, Mrs. [1889], and for her employee, Mrs. [1890].

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