Edgar Cayce Readings, 1828-1

Time and Place: 3:40 to 4:15 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. New York City.

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 she has submitted, as I ask them:
EC: Yes, we have the records here of that entity known as [1828].
In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them here, much might be said of the abilities of the entity, - if they are directed in those channels for constructive experience. Also much might be said if they are allowed to run in those directions from the innate manifestations of the entity as innate influences that predominate from some experiences in the earth's plane.
The abilities are wonderful, but the inclination to be hardheaded and somewhat egotistical and selfish may easily become a stumblingstone to this entity.
Beautiful are the purposes oft. Beautiful friendships, beautiful companionships arise in the experience through associations that bring a beautiful friendship; but mind that there is not the inclination to abuse such - from those inclinations as we will see that arise from the application of self through some sojourns.
If there will be the greater development for the entity in this experience, whether from a vocational activity or from the home, there MUST be MORE application of the milk of human kindness; more of spirituality in the associations with others.
In giving the interpretations of the records, these are chosen with the desire and purpose that they may be a helpful influence in the experience.
Such information is not merely for the purpose of criticism, nor merely to give interesting experiences through which the entity has passed that give unusual abilities in given lines in the present; but that good for Good's sake, for the developing of the mind and soul of the entity, may be awakened within the application of the present entity.
For it is not ALL just to be alive, nor all to have that in the material experience that satisfies for the moment.
For fame and fortune easily take wings and fly away; and only that remains that is the purpose and intent of the soul as IT, the soul, seeks for mental and material manifestations of the true purposes for which each soul enters a material experience.
In the astrological we find the entity coming under a very strong-willed purpose in Mercury.
Hence the entity is subtle oft in its manner, yet of high mental capacities.
In Venus and Jupiter, - living to be loved for love's sake; seeking companionship and associations with that as would better the material as well as the mental outlook.
Be sure such is tempered with the SPIRITUAL aspect also.
In Uranus we find the extremes, and the great abilities in the artistic temperament, and especially in those that are constructive in their nature, - as illustrations of things or characteristics, or those that would make for any purposes of depicting activities of things, persons, places or conditions.
These are extremes then, and it is well that they be kept balanced with not idealistic ideas only but with ideals that are based upon the principles of truth as in spiritual things.
As to the appearances in the earth, - these we find quite varied in their aspects; hence bringing, as may be indicated not only from the astrological influences but from the emotional urges, great artistic temperament.
Being artistic, there is great emotion; both that to be satisfied mentally and spiritually. And oft individuals, as this entity, might mistake MATERIAL things as the goal for ideals. These, or such as this, are in error.
For, as has been indicated so oft, ye ARE what ye are become of how ye have applied thy opportunities in filling those purposes for which the Giver of all good and perfect gifts brought thee into awareness, even in the physical AND mental and spiritual realms.
Then it behooves each entity to so live as to never have questionings within self as to whether or not that which is desired is for the best; but have PROOFS of same! Never be in that attitude of censuring; leaving off entirely those inclinations to censure others.
For, remember, truth and goodness need no justification, - only GLORIFICATION to God in the MANNER of dealings with thy fellow man.
Show patience, show mercy, - as ye would have these shown to thee! Show brotherly kindness - and above all LOVE; not possessive, but LOVE - as ye WOULD depict same, in thy abilities to indicate same upon activities of individuals or things or conditions.
As to the former appearances, then:
Before this we find the entity was in the land of the present nativity, though of a different environ, in the early portions of the settlings of the land; in the pre-Revolutionary periods when there were the settlings and the dealings with other lands and other groups as they gathered.
We find the entity was a teacher, - yea, of song; also of the abilities to draw and to weave things that made for conveniences through those periods of activity.
The entity gained in the greater portion, until the allowing of SELFISHNESS to fulfil the longings of the BODILY forces and it partook of those things that were, even to self, unlawful - taking another's companion; bringing upon self the satisfaction for the moment but in the end remorse, - that eateth as a canker, producing hate and jealousies that made for a manifestation which in the present brings those inclinations towards self-centeredness.
Beware of these in thy experience. Replace them rather with that beauty that is capable of being manifested through the very material activities as well as associations with others.
Before that we find the entity was in the Grecian land, when there were especially the activities in sculpturing and in making figures for the representation of conditions that were legendary, as well as conditions of the period.
There we find the entity was active in the art of statuary; bringing into being some of those that have been the basis for others to pattern after.
Throughout that experience the entity gained, in that the whole of self was given into that to give beauty to those of every walk of life. And especially were the figures of children such that they brought the greater joy.
And the desire for such in its own experience in the present is not unfounded, nor a thing apart. For this, too, is a portion of the purpose of each soul, - to shape the lives, to furnish opportunities for the incoming of those that may bless and better the experience of man by their having sojourned through those periods of activity.
THIS is worthy of considering seriously, as well as to be applied in those abilities in the present for the considerations of others.
The name then was Tulea; in body, BEAUTIFUL through that experience, - to the very undoing of some; yet keeping self above reproach.
Before that we find the entity was in the Promised Land, during those periods of the return of the children of promise from the Chaldean land, and in the periods of the rebuilding of the temple.
We find the entity was active in the redecorating especially pertaining to the hangings of the temple that was rebuilded under Zerubbabel and Nehemiah and Ezra and those in those experiences.
The entity gained throughout that experience, as Jesuean; for the entity held close to those tenets and lessons of the law of old, - that helpmeet to those who would serve in preserving not only the tenets of old but as would create the purposes in the hearts and minds of those who would know their relationships to the Creative Forces or God.
And the working in gold and in the metals made for those activities that bring those things into the experience of the entity, - in the patterning of things that are made of such.
These are beautiful, - if they are ever kept constructive in the attitudes and purposes for which they are brought into being.
Before that we find the entity was in the Egyptian land, when there were those reconstruction periods following the return of the Priest and when there was the correlating of ideas and ideals of the children from the Atlantean land, as well as those activities in which individuals were classified as to their abilities and given special training.
There we find the entity was among those who were made emissaries, for activities among the peoples of its own land.
The entity gained through those experiences, so long as they were held to those things that remained constructive; losing when self ejected as the purposes of the activities of others.
As to the abilities of the entity in the present, then:
In a field of artistic abilities, - these are the channels through which great expression may come, whether it is in that of drawing for the natures of advertising, or the depicting of characters, or artists' models or designs. Any or all of these are open, and in the application may the entity find great expression.
In the HOME, to be sure, is the greater opportunity. This should come much later than in the present, however; in the twenty-eighth, or twenty-seventh or eighth or ninth year. THEN there may be the joys of a career as well as a home well established, for the purposes of making it an Eden for those who may dwell therein, - and WITHOUT the tempter therein!
Let thy purposes then be grounded in spiritual things. Faint not at material disturbances. For the earth is the Lord's. Art thou His also?
The silver and the gold are his. Art thou acting in the manner and way in which He may entrust thee with such for the glorifying of His purposes? Or are ye inclined to glorify thy own?
Let not thy right hand know what thy left hand doeth, when ye come to say hard things against ANYONE, or when ye nourish those that are sad or discouraged. Not for thine own praise, but that ye may indeed know he even that giveth the cup of water in His Name shall not lose his reward.
Ready for questions.
(Q) What outlets are best suited to my talents?
(A) As indicated - in commercial art.
(Q) What does the immediate future promise along work lines?
(A) That in keeping with the sincere effort put forth.
(Q) Is my present business set-up advantageous to progress?
(A) It may be made either good or bad. If it is of self and self's purposes alone, it may be stalemated. If it is for the creative, for the beauty in same that may be enjoyed by the many, it is a constant growth.
(Q) Would marriage be an aid or a hindrance at this time?
(A) A hindrance, - for at least six, seven, eight years.
(Q) Will I be capable of making happy the person I desire at present for a life partner?
(A) This must be a fifty-fifty proposition. But there will come another!
(Q) For the sake of all concerned, should that wish be culminated now or soon?
(A) As we find, this must pass of itself - for the BEST for all.
(Q) Of a woman friend, should that friendship be strengthened or brought to a conclusion?
(A) Never a soul that has so many friends it can afford to lose a single one!
(Q) Who was responsible for an anonymous phone call and what action should be taken?
(A) SELF! What action should be taken? CORRECT thine own WAYS!
We are through for the present.
Copy to Self
Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

2/03/39 Mr. [257]'s letter to EC: "Please set a date for a life reading for Miss [1828] and for Mr. [1827], giving them both on the same day if possible.
They made up the applications here in the office today and are making some questions they want to ask you and as soon as I have the dates for both the readings, I will send you a check for $40.00."
2/05/39 [1828]'s letter to EC:
New York City
Dear Mr. Casey, [Cayce]
By this time no doubt, you have already heard from [257] informing you that I would request a life reading.
Due to the countless praises of your fine work and at the suggestions of Mr. [257] I take this opportunity of requesting your help to see if perhaps, you will be able to guide me as you have so many others in the past.
Enclosed please find a list of ten primary thoughts at present uppermost in my mind. You may not find it convenient at this time to attend to them all. However, Mr. [257] thought you might desire them for your contemplation.
If you could find it convenient to establish an early reading and notify me of the time set, I will be at the above address during that period.
May I thank you in sincere anticipation.
Yours sincerely,
1. What outlets are best suited to my talents?
2. What does the immediate future promise along work lines?
3. Is my present business set up advantageous to progress?
4. Would marriage be an aid or a hindrance at this time?
5. Will I be capable of making happy the person I desire at the present for a life partner?
6. For the sake of all concerned should that wish be culminated now or soon?
7. [crossed out] A person dear to me is suffering a physical handicap - can something be done to relieve that? 8. [crossed out] Another person in whom I am much interested is undergoing financial upheaval. What steps can be taken to aid that situation.
9. Of a woman friend, should that friendship be strengthened or brought to a conclusion?
10. Who was responsible for an anonymous phone call and what action should be taken?
11. What can the body & mind do now to bring peace to her soul & develop her to the perfect desire.
2/08/39 Mr. [257]'s letter to EC: "Attached hereto are two applications and two checks. I would suggest giving Mr. [1827] his reading in the morning and Miss [1828] in the afternoon. Please ask Gladys in mailing these two readings to mark them 'purely personal' in these two cases. After the readings come in, they will probably send down for additional questions in each case as there is an unusual problem involved in both these lives and I am sure you will be very helpful..."
P.S. "I have asked Miss [1828] and Mr. [1827] to be in their respective offices at the time of the reading. Give Mr. [1827]'s rdg. in the A.M. and Miss [1828]'s reading in the afternoon of Feb. 21st..."
2/21/39 See 1827-1, EC's reading in A.M.

REPORTS

2/24/39 EC's letter to [1828]:
Dear Miss [1828]-
Just hope the information proves as helpful to you as so many say theirs have been to them. When you have read and studied same carefully, will be glad to hear from you, and can we be of help in your getting good from same please don't hesitate calling on us. To be sure there has to be the answer within your own self, and if it is not there, forget it.
Hoping to have been of a service
Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce