This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 21st day of January, 1939, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [1797], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mr. [257].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. [1797]. Born August 19, 1899, in New York City.

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1. 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'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. You will answer the questions he submits, as I ask them:
2. EC: (In going back over years from present - " - '37 - a change - '32 - a change - '23 - a change - '20 y-e-s - " etc., on back to birth date.)
3. Yes, we have the entity and those records that have been made by same, in the experiences through sojourns in the earth as well as those interims.
4. In giving the interpretations, these are chosen from the record with the desire to make the experience a helpful influence in the application of same through this material sojourn; but in a well-rounded life, - physical, mental, spiritual.
5. We find so many influences that bear in ways upon the entity's activity. The tree should ever be the emblem for the entity, and the study of same as to its fruitfulness in the affairs of man will give the key to much of that which disturbs the entity from time to time.
6. Take note of its dependence upon its environs; its purposefulness, its usefulness in the affairs of man.
7. Tuesdays are the fortunate days for the entity, as in February the periods when the greater blessings come; and also from the middle of November to the middle of December the periods that bring disturbance.
8. Know that as there is the fruit of the tree, so must the life in its application bear fruit purposefully; and that the seed, the fruit, the life - as of the tree - is the gift of the Maker.
9. No man may make a tree. No man alone may build a fruitful life.
10. In those innate forces and influences with this entity we find the inclination to harbor grudges. No man may "get even" with another and not build contention in his own experience.
11. Affection is in the innate forces a part of the entity. To lavish same upon others close to self is the nature, as also the desire to have same lavished upon self. This is well to be applied in the material associations also. For the soft word turneth away wrath, while grievous words stir up anger.
12. Learn to pour oil upon troubled waters, as water upon fire; and feed not that of hate nor animosity, for these become influences that may destroy the good that is purposed and is turned into forces that become destructive in their materialization in the experience.
13. In the astrological aspects; that is, the influence of the entity's sojourn in the interims between the earthly sojourns, - these become rather of the interesting nature; as is indicated from the days as well as months of a cycle of the year.
14. Jupiter is the ruling influence in the life, and when in adverse influence with Mars brings the greater disturbing experiences; and when in the benevolent forces with Venus brings the greater periods of the better understanding, the greater abilities of self, and those applications that bring the greater influence for harmony in the life.
15. As Jupiter indicates, the affairs of the body materially will be, have been among men of great import, or of a universal rather than an individual nature; yet INDIVIDUAL in their application.
16. Mercury being the high-mindedness, and the benevolent influence with Jupiter AND Venus, it brings those great abilities of influence and power in a mental and financial way and manner such as to influence individuals, corporations, states, cities, nations.
17. Hence the activities of the entity will be inclined in those directions for the use of the individual in the activity of things, rather than individual development or activity; as pertaining to corporations, cities, states, nations.
18. In Mars we find anger, animosity, covetousness becoming the influence or force for detrimental activity in the experience.
19. But being forewarned, and applying that which has been and may be given in the experience, as has been and will be a part of the entity, the entity may so pattern its policies, its activities with its fellow men as to make such experiences stepping-stones rather than stumbling stones in its advancement in its development for its purposes and ideals through this material sojourn.
20. As to the appearances of the entity in the earth's plane, these - too - become a part of that influence or force that finds expression in the present in the emotions of the entity.
21. The emotions of self, as indicated, are easily aroused through affection; whether it is to be for the holding of grudges, animosities, or for the evening of same by turning to the still small voice as may speak from within. Not merely as something to hide behind, something to use as an excuse, or in the attempt to justify self.
22. For truth and life and light NEED NO justification, - only glorification in the manner same are expressed towards thy fellow man!
23. As to the appearances, then:
24. Before this we find the entity was active in that period when there were those individuals entering into expeditions for such out of the way places, or for the searching out of those forces and places which had been indicated.
25. The entity was with those associates of Cabot, and a relative, a cousin of John Cabot; in the name then Charles Cabot. The ENTITY acted in that capacity of enabling those put in authority to find means for financing such an expedition; and upon the second journey, journeyed with those into the lands about what is now called Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island.
26. In the present all of these have innately a PECULIAR attraction for the entity. To own a portion of soil as security of a nature is deep innately in the entity's experience, as was a part of the application of self in that experience; especially fitting the entity in the present for aiding individuals, groups, corporations, states, cities, nations, in financing propositions, undertakings of various natures.
27. Then, in terms of the present day, - those securities that are of a positive and not paper nature become channels through which the entity may apply self and find a satisfying; provided same is in keeping with the ideals of the entity.
28. Never attempt to sell a security in which self would not wish to invest self and self's interest; as then, and as manifested in the present.
29. Before that we find the entity was in the Roman experience, during those periods when there were those activities in which the Romans were spreading their influence among those of other lands for security of those things that supplied the needs for the masses; as food, as clothing, as implements of activity, mediums of exchange and the like.
30. The entity then was among those who were empowered with the authority to judge a land before the undertakings were made for its being joined with or overrun or taken in by the activities of the Roman peoples under the first of the Caesars; though the entity's experience covered SEVERAL of these, - or two, at least.
31. In that capacity we find the entity, as Helior, made great advancement.
32. Hence we find in the present experience of the entity the abilities to know sectional activities of the country for the production of either timbers, irons, ores, silver, or any of those that become mediums of exchange; as leathers, hides, grains, coffees, teas. All of such things become of interest to the entity, as to the ability to supply as WELL as the environs under which such may be produced. These are innate.
33. The study of same, the knowledge of same aids in the abilities for judgments as respecting securities for groups, nations, countries, lands.
34. These become a part of the entity's experience.
35. In the latter portion of that sojourn the entity turned these rather into personal interests, than for the universal; hence brought that inclination within the experience of self that finds expression too oft to not be open and aboveboard with many propositions or conditions.
36. It also brings the innate desire for travel, for new undertakings, new scenes; and yet always desirous of bending such in such a way and manner as to be a useful experience in some material undertaking.
37. Do not, from such, become in this experience too great a materialist. KNOW, as ye have found in thine experience, the best things in life cannot be purchased with money. Those things that are unseen are the most powerful in the experience of individuals.
38. GIVE them rather as a heritage to thy neighbor, to thy child; that of integrity, that of consistency, that of truth in the experience. And these prepare. For as such seed grow in the experience of others, they draw one closer to that influence and power, that Creative Force, God, - that enables one to look disappointment and discouragement in the face and be proud of the opportunity to show love to the fellow man under adversity.
39. Before that we find the entity was in the lands now known as or called the Promised Land, during those periods when there was the return from the exile.
40. Under the leadership of Zerubbabel did the entity return to the Holy City. And as there were those attempts to rebuild the temple and the walls, we find the King called on the entity to act in the capacity as a mediator between the peoples of that individual land and those who had returned for the re-establishing of the land.
41. Hence we find the entity made overtures to those of the land.
42. In the present we find abilities from that sojourn; for with Nehemiah, Ezra and the rest of those in authority, the entity - as Zeubbal - made for much help and strengthening during those turmoils that were brought by those because of the refusal of the priests to join with the Samaritans in that labor.
43. Hence we find the entity in the present is inclined to oft be in the midst of turmoils in secular natures pertaining to truths that bear rather upon the individual and those of a city, of a nation, a people, as to what must be the final outcome of their activities.
44. Know, here again, as in those experiences, there must be the turning to the universal law and not to those of such a secular nature that the individual rather than the masses would be considered.
45. Hold fast then to ideals that are a part of every soul's development.
46. AGAIN we find the entity being fitted to deal with conditions in which buildings, as pertain to many natures, become a part of the experience.
47. Before that we find the entity was in the land now called the Egyptian.
48. There we find the entity was among those peoples from the Atlantean land, entering into the activities with the return of the Priest and with the segregating of peoples for individual activity.
49. Again we may say the entity acted in the capacity of determining the abilities of lands and peoples for the production of those things as would influence the lives of peoples and nations, during that experience.
50. The name then was Az-Ac-El; an associate of Ax-Tell, and a companion of those who were close to the Priest in exile; and aided the closer friend of the Priest back to active service.
51. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, then, and that to which it may attain, and how:
52. In those fields of activity as has been indicated, in which there are securities of any nature pertaining to those things that are of REAL value, rather than paper, becomes an outlet for the entity.
53. Remain close to the soil, the productions of same; securities that entail land rather than the activities of men; the production of the storehouses of land, rather than of man's endeavor.
54. Study self, to know thy ideals. Study to know as to whether these be founded in selfishness or in animosity, or in love and hope and faith.
55. For unless ye plant, unless ye sow the seed of the Spirit, thy house will indeed tumble about thy head.
56. Ready for questions.
57. (Q) Is there a future for me in Wall Street in my present work?
    (A) As we find, there is a future in the present work. While there has been and is a curtailment, there needs to be a closer association with some with whom the entity was associated in the Egyptian as well as in the Roman experience. These would aid in counsel and in clarifying many a situation for the entity.
58. (Q) Shall I seek a new association for continuing my work on Wall Street or shall I continue in my present one?
    (A) As just indicated; in those associations that were in the Roman AND in the Egyptian experience.
59. (Q) With whom can I be most successful in a business association?
    (A) As has just been indicated.
60. (Q) If I can obtain capital should I proceed to develop my own organization again - that is, form a new firm?
    (A) This will be VERY well.
61. (Q) What field in the security business offers me the best opportunities?
    (A) As just indicated, those wherein there is the production of the storehouses of land, rather than of hand.
62. (Q) During the next year what type of securities will do best market-wise, and what type will prove most satisfactory for distribution through security dealers in the country?
    (A) Those as indicated; and you will find, if ye set these in motion, in February skies will be brighter.
63. (Q) Through whom should I proceed to obtain capital for my own firm or through whom should I make contacts for a new connection?
    (A) As we find, counsel with those as indicated; [261] and associate; also [1151]. These would be well. But keep thine own counsel.
64. (Q) Will Wall Street again offer me the same opportunities I had in 1936 and 1937?
    (A) Not the same opportunities, but a CHANNEL through which an EQUAL opportunity may be gained.
65. (Q) What city offers me the best opportunities in my business? Why?
    (A) As indicated, those of Massachusetts, Connecticut or Rhode Island.
66. (Q) Shall I continue to develop my family's future up in the country in Massachusetts?
    (A) By all means!
67. (Q) What will improve my family life?
    (A) That as has been indicated; as ye give out. And as ye ask for, give.
    We are through for the present.

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REPORTS

1. 1/23/39 EC's letter to [1797]: "It was indeed a pleasure to meet you and try and be of a service. I just hope you find that your time was well spent in making the trip to Virginia Beach. I trust you will get just as much good from the information as so many tell us they have from theirs.
   "I trust, too, we may especially be of help with your boy [1817]. That has been my prayer - and my first experience - that I might be of help to the children here and there - the hope of our country is bound up in them.
   "Thanking you again and with sincere good wishes to you and yours..."
2. 3/14/39 [1797]'s letter to EC:
   "I understand your birthday is coming along within the next few days and I want to take this occasion to wish you many happy returns of this day.
   "I have been very much interested in hearing from Hugh Lynn and [257] of some of the details of your recent work. It is certainly wonderful what has been accomplished as a result of your readings.
   "The wife [1853] of one of the men in my office has been quite sick for some time. He has taken her to a number of different doctors and I understand most of them have diagnosed her case as multiple sclerosis...
   "Hugh Lynn has been very kind in advising me on my Life reading. He and [257] have both advised me to prepare certain questions which may clear up some points which seem a little indefinite. I am working on these questions now and at an early date will send them to you and again ask you to try to help me as you have been kind enough to do in the past.
   "Please remember me kindly to Mrs. Cayce and to Hugh Lynn..."
   "P.S. If convenient, will you reserve a reading period for me personally for the latter part of next week?"
3. 3/16/39 EC's letter to [1797]:
   "Thanks for yours of the 14th and for your good wishes for my birthday. While maybe I'm getting old in years here, as yet I seldom feel that I'm old. I hope that I have much to do here as yet, and the will to do my best at it.
   "Glad you had the opportunity to have Hugh Lynn and [257] go over your reading with you, and trust it may mean much to you. I am especially anxious to know how the boy [1817] comes along with the suggestions for him and hope you will soon see a great improvement. I will appreciate your letting me hear from him from time to time.
   "I will be glad to hear from your friend - and to try and be of a help for his wife. I haven't heard as yet, but will let him hear from me as soon as I hear from him.
   "I'm glad you saw Dr. Dobbins [for [1817]]. I am sure he will direct you in the right way, and do hope for the very best soon.
   "As for the reading for yourself: The first open period we have is the morning of the 23rd, 10:30 to 11:30, E.S.T. Be sure and let us have your questions before that time if you wish me to hold that period for you.
   "Thanking you again, and hoping to be of a service..."
4. 3/20/39 He submitted questions, asking that HLC sit in.
5. 3/23/39 See 1797-2.

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