This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 19th day of June, 1939, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [1921], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mrs. [1770].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. [1921]. Born September 25, 1886, in Baltimore, Maryland.

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1. GC: You will give the relations 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:
2. EC: (In going back over years from present - " - '37 - yes - '32 - yes, changes, disturbances '28 - '29 - '30 - '27 - " etc., on back to birth date.)
3. Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [1921].
4. A very beautiful record in many, many ways!
5. The fleur de lis should be an emblem or pattern about the entity the more oft, - not merely as that which would bring for this entity an environ or a vibration of helpful force, but that will surround the entity with a great deal more of CONSISTENCY - which the entity has so oft found lacking in its experience through this particular sojourn in some in whom the entity has put trust and confidences.
6. Also we find that the same would make not so much for causing such people to turn away, but to awaken through the vibrations such would bring - those that would be more worth while as it were.
7. For, all vibrations are part of the universal consciousness with each and every entity. Thus this would and does bring such vibrations, as we will see from the activities in the material plane of the entity under that sign or omen, - one that is MOST interesting as well as one of the greater developing experiences of the entity.
8. Also at times the Roman symbol should be a part of the ornament about the sleeping place especially of the entity, - the old Roman emblem indicated in the upright battle ax, with the very large shield as the background of same. For the security in material things, or the developing of material security through the associations with others, is a part of the entity's experience from the sojourn in that environ, - and not only the material but the greater SPIRITUAL development.
9. All material things, of course, are first patterned or shadowed in the spiritual.
10. In choosing the interpretations for this entity from the records here, - these are chosen with the purpose, the desire to make the experience most helpful for the entity at this time.
11. For, the astrological aspects have an innate influence in this entity, - as may be indicated from the emblems that should be a portion of the environ; producing or bringing the greater activity for the entity by the material sojourn.
12. In Venus we find both an adverse and a benevolent influence as a part of the astrological aspect.
13. Hence we find in the present experience a great deal of joy in personal friendships, as well as a turmoil in the relationships with those not only of the same but of the opposite sex. These arise from differences and, as termed by self as well as those about the entity at times, inconsistencies.
14. Thus the needs for the helpful force from the fleur de lis especially in those directions.
15. Also the influences from the Jupiterian sojourn come more in that of the Roman symbol, as was known from the spiritual developments and activities of the entity as may be combined in the present experience to bring - THROUGH such activities greater contentment and joy and peace in this present sojourn.
16. As has been indicated, these all find expressions in the material or earthly sojourns, - and thus become emblematical as to its correlation of self in its innate feelings with those conditions that represent or are emblematical of the sojourn - yet find expression from the astrological aspects of same.
17. The Uranian as well as the Saturn forces are a portion of the entity's environ. These make for those urges innate and manifested in the psychic and occult subjects, as well as abilities that are latent in the experience of the entity in bringing helpful forces into the experiences of others by counsel and direction.
18. Also under the Uranian influence we find the extremes that have arisen and that do arise in the experience of the entity during this present sojourn. Yet the ability to produce or to bring self to the better activities depends upon the spiritual aspects, the spiritual dependence of the entity upon the stabilizing influences within the mental as well as the spiritual and physical self.
19. From the Saturn forces, as indicated, we find the changes that have been wrought, and that become sudden at times; yet we find the indications that there will be periods in the present sojourn when a great deal of material affluence and influence are a part of the experience.
20. Use these in manners as would be for the instruction of others into those directions that are not merely idealistic but practical everyday ideals for individuals, as well as for self.
21. As to the material sojourns that have been and that become the greater in affluence or effect in the present experience, - these we find rather of a very different nature; that is, from one to another, and comparatively quite a number that influence the entity at once.
22. Hence at times there have come and do arise periods in the experience of the entity when there is somewhat of a confusion as to what is the impelling influence, and as to which direction or what is the better choice for the entity in its material as well as the spiritual aspects of its choice of activity.
23. Before this, then, we find the entity was in the environs and activities of the present nativity of the entity, - during those periods of the early settlings in that particular land, when there was the choosing especially of those tenets and concepts of the rule of the land.
24. Thus we find the entity, in those periods as Catherine McCara, was one who brought to its peoples - under those directions at the time of Lord Baltimore, or the ruler of Baltimore - instructive influences as to the social as well as to the political tenets in the social life of many of the individuals during those early periods.
25. Hence the entity may be said to be often very diplomatic in its abilities to choose those active forces or associations in this present material sojourn.
26. Those were periods in which there was an advancement as well as a retarding influence. For, so long as the activities were in those directions in which there was the thought for the common good of all, well. When they were directed toward secular things, or for class difference, they brought - as they do in the present - disturbing influences and experiences in the entity's activities.
27. Before that we find the entity was in what is now called the French land, during those periods when there was the choosing of what might be said to be the standards of that particular land, - when the classes as well as masses were united under those activities that became the martial activity under the Marseillaise' with the fleur de lis as its emblem.
28. There we find the entity, in the name Marie Celcieau, was an active force in bringing to the peoples not only the music but the enrapturement in the patriotic as well as the DEFINITE activity for the many.
29. Yet such was combined, in those experiences, with the principles which took hold upon the spirituality of the great many, or the numbers who were in positions of affluence to bring those activities that were not only for the greater understanding but for the greater hopes as to the material as well as the spiritual blessings. The entity brought such to many of those about it.
30. And, as we have indicated, these were then and are now a part of the entity. As they then brought safety and security, and the consistent activity, so may the activities of the entity in the present be such as to aid others, - by the counsel and help, - to bring more of hope and cheer, and more of the optimistic outlook upon conditions in their experience; whether this is applied in the forms of music, song, verse, or even in paintings. Any or all of these may bring to the entity a great deal of contentment, peace and harmony and joy.
31. Before that we find the entity was in the land now called the Promised Land, or Palestine land, as it might be known, during those periods when the Master had walked, did walk in the earth.
32. There we find the entity was among those of the women of that land who became companions to, or closely associated with, the Roman peoples.
33. Through the instrumentality or activity of the entity, many of those that were in power or authority came to understand those principles for which the entity as well as its peoples stood, - in the teachings and the ministry of the Master.
34. Hence security for many was wrought in their material lives by the intercession of the entity, through its companions and associates of that experience.
35. Only in the latter portion of the entity's sojourn in the land did the entity become a resident of the Roman empire, or in the Roman land; though it was a portion of the Roman rule through its associations.
36. There the entity gained throughout, because of its consistency, because of its activities in such ways and manners as to bring a great assistance and help to all of those with whom it came in contact.
37. Beautiful in body was the entity, - beautiful in mind, beautiful in purpose, - that made for and produced through the experience the surety for the entity in its activities and associations.
38. So, the entity in the present experience may find the greater surety, the greater stability in the following close to the reviving of those tenets of Him who gave, "Come unto me all ye that are weak or heavyladen, and ye shall find rest unto your souls," as the entity did in that experience.
39. Such are the experiences that in the present make for fear at times because of some other experience, but also periods of greater assurance as to the strength and might of self.
40. And there is healing also in the emblems indicated, if they are in the form of gold or metals that give off vibrations for HEALING of forces within BODILY influence. Have such, then, about self.
41. The name then was Justine, and it was OF those who were close to Cornelius in Caesarea and the entrance ports to the Promised Land.
42. The entity was acquainted with many of those who were of the household of the Master, as well as those of His disciples, and those who aided in the early portion of the ministry.
43. Thus in the present the entity finds a great deal of sympathetic reaction to those periods of activity in the religious, in the political, in the economic affairs of the world of that period and experience.
44. Before that we find the entity was in the land of the Persians, as now known, - in the "city of the hills and the plains," when the Grecian maidens came into that city for the diverting and the carrying away of activities from that particular experience, - through the subtle activities of those with whom the entity was associated; hoping thus to undermine the tenets and activities of the leader in the "city in the hills and the plains."
45. The entity was among those of that group whom we have referred to, that - under those directions - became affiliated and associated with such for definite HELPFUL purposes, rather than becoming the influence as had been hoped for it to be, by those who had planned or brought about the incident or the induction of Grecian life into that period of activity and sojourn.
46. Hence we find the entity became a teacher, a minister, through the offices of establishing healing centers for those peoples of all nations in that particular sojourn.
47. Again we find expressed in the present activities of the entity the abilities to become a helpful force through counsel, advice and activity in those it meets day by day.
48. The name then was Tulliusen.
49. Before that we find the entity was in the Egyptian land, during those periods of turmoil and strife when there were the activities especially of the entity during the period of reconstruction following the return of the Priest to the land, and the acceptance and the aid of those from the Atlantean land.
50. The entity was among the Natives of that land and peoples who rose to activity and service in the Temple Beautiful for special activity as an emissary from the activities that brought music as well as verse and song, and the manners or means of giving expression to the emotions of the people of the period. All of these were a part of the activity of the entity, as Iso-Ha-Ai.
51. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, then - and that to which it may attain, and how:
52. First, study to show thyself approved unto that thou hast and dost determine in thine own heart and mind as to be the ideal of self, - in body, in mind, in spiritual things.
53. And know that, whether it be for the material or mental, the inception of the ideal must be of a spiritual nature.
54. For only the Spirit maketh alive, and especially if that spirit is an influence of a creative nature for good.
55. In Music, or the Art Forces, may the greater expression of the abilities or the emotions of self be given, - in its ability to help or aid others to find themselves. This may be the channel of service through which greater joy may be a part of the present experience.
56. Ready for questions.
57. (Q) Regarding my relationship for the past three years with [1821] of Boston: What have been our relationships in the past, and what are the urges brought forth in the present?
    (A) This as we find is a sympathetic nature of relationship that arises from a portion of the sojourn through the activities in the Palestine land, when great help was given to that entity known now as [1821], - by saving him from persecutions in that particular period.
    Hence, as has been and is the experience in the present, there is the desire to save him from self, as it were, and from the activities that to the entity (this entity) HINDER him from making the better application or use of his abilities or experiences.
    These associations SHOULD be, would be better continued than eliminated.
58. (Q) Is there a karmic debt I owe him? If so, what is it and how may I best discharge it?
    (A) Rather, if it were classed as a karmic debt, he owes this entity the debt! The entity FEELS that impression, that activity, from the desire to shield or help.
59. (Q) What should be my relationship in the future with this man? Is it for our mutual development for us to be closely associated, or should I try to put him out of my life entirely?
    (A) As we have just indicated, the CLOSER the association is the nearer there is the ability of the entity to SAVE the influences or forces that have been and are a part of him for development.
60. (Q) Please give me any advice that will help me to understand and to meet the problem which confronts me concerning my relationship with this man.
    (A) As just indicated. As the entity not only shielded him in that particular experience, but also brought closer relationships through the experiences in the Egyptian land, - keep these. They may grow, they may blossom in the present experience to be worth while for each, - not only in the emotion of the whole physical and mental being, but in the spiritual also.
61. (Q) Would the friendly or marital relationships be best?
    (A) The friendly relationships should be the better until there are greater DETERMINING factors in the MIND and the activities of [1821]!
62. (Q) Would marital relationships develop? as that is what I desire?
    (A) This would be well, provided - as we have indicated - that there is the DETERMINING on his part, or the closing of other activities or associations. Would be well!
63. (Q) Please give me any advice to make my life a full, well rounded, happy and useful existence.
    (A) As has been indicated to the entity, this the entity may accomplish, this the entity may do in the giving of encouraging, hopeful, optimistic experiences, as well as advice and counsel to those the entity meets day by day.
    This may sound very little, but in its application it grows and grows - as it is applied or adhered to.
64. (Q) How can I help [1821] to come to a decision?
    (A) This must be within his own self. As to how HE might, - this may be concluded from that which has been indicated as to that necessary in his own life!
65. (Q) In what direction do my abilities lie, and how should I go about to use them?
    (A) As has just been indicated, - in either the music, the song, the poetry, or even art itself; and the applying of these only in the encouraging of others.
    A great future lies before the entity AS it applies those things which have been indicated here. But physically, as well as for the very influence it brings, have those mental forces - or gold - about self, of that pattern indicated - and in the dress or the clothing, or as figures upon same WORN about the body, but not in ornaments, the fleur de lis!
66. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. 6/18/39 See personal message 8th Annual Congress reading 262-121, Par. 10-A.

REPORTS

1. 8/12/39 Letter from [1770] to EC: "...Poor Mrs. [1921] - she writes that she feels that her reading is in complete error for Mr. [1821]'s attitude towards her is of absolute ingratitude, unappreciation and as far as she can see he has very little remorse for his treatment of her. She writes 'There is no longer any basis for even friendship and my reading urges me to continue friendship and adds that the closer the association, the better for both of us.' Poor dear, she is suffering and will continue to do so until she can rise above her personal feelings. I wrote her: 'You feel now that your reading is in error because [1821] does not conform to your point of view. Haven't you overlooked a very important sentence in your reading upon which a great deal hinges? Something about the greater determining factors in the mind and activities of [1821]? We humans see only what we want to see and invariably we blame someone else for our sorrows and heartaches. I want to help her if I can but I realize also that she must try to help herself and that can never come while she holds such feelings of bitterness and retaliation. I somehow feel that sooner or later understanding and enlightenment will bring her peace of mind and of spirit..."
2. 8/16/39 Letter from EC to [1770]: "...Am sorry about Mrs. [1921] - do hope she will find herself, for it is a fearful thing to be so disturbed as she must be. ...This business of becoming possessive in our minds, does bring torment when we wish to change peoples' lives, or when we are troubled by their way of thinking..."

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