Edgar Cayce Readings, 1981-1

Time and Place: 3:30 to 4:35 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Va.

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: (In going back over years from present - " - '36 - changes - of mental attitudes - '35 - '34 - " etc., on back to birth date.)
Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [1981].
In giving the interpretations of the records here, there is much to be interpreted. Some may best be interpreted in self, as the life pattern - or those emblems as would be well to keep near the entity oft. This also - the seal of life - would be well to depict or draw, self; made in this manner:
Draw a circle, at least ten inches in diameter. Shade in the center so that there is the upper and the lower portion in same; and the Cross standing as the centermost piece.
Then below same, in the left hand corner, draw the way to Emmaus. In the right lower corner draw the way to the Cross, as is depicted by St. Augustine.
In the upper right corner draw the stair on which the entity stood, with others, when the one was chosen as the channel for the entering in of Him who was to be, who is, the Savior of man.
In the upper left corner draw the sea of Galilee, with the boat on which the message was given.
Hence, as will be seen, - instruction, preparation, disputation, application become the key to the whole of the life experience.
As to stones, - have near to self, wear preferably upon the body, about the neck, the lapis lazuli; this preferably encased in crystal. It will be not merely as an ornament but as strength from the emanation which will be gained by the body always from same. For the stone is itself an emanation of vibrations of the elements that give vitality, virility, strength, and that of assurance in self.
Odors, - the essence of the red clover should be that chosen.
"What meaneth these?" is the natural question to the entity.
These as we find may be indicated through the experiences in the application of the material forces of the entity in the earth's plane, in the varied activities through material manifestations.
As to the astrological aspects, - here we find strength, creative abilities, high mental endurance, mental accomplishments; these tempered, to be sure, with patience as manifested in the ideals of the mental, the material and the spiritual life; bringing charm as well as abilities to accomplish much in the material plane.
To whom much has been given, of them much is expected, much is required.
Think not that opportunities for all phases of the material experiences will not be thine. Wait only on opportunity.
In giving the interpretations, - these are chosen with the desire that there be a helpful experience.
Knowing the weaknesses, the faults, the virtues, the vices, the good, the weak, the indifferent, and those portions of the emotions as well as the activities in the material planes, - gives then the warnings as well as the blessings; that, in studying, in applying all of same, there may come the greater understanding, the greater accomplishing of that which brings harmony and peace and contentment within the mental being.
Thou hast the security in Him, as has been and as will be further indicated. Let not that assurance fail thee, ever.
As to the astrological aspects, through which the innate forces arise, we find Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Uranus. These, - the dealings with these in the experience, - will and do bring then those innate longings.
In Mercury, - the high mental abilities; the practicality also of spiritual as well as mystical, as well as material things in the innate forces of the body; or the question ever, "For what purpose is this?"
From Mercury with Venus we find beauty, strength of power, - the musical abilities, as well as abilities to influence individuals, masses, as well as groups. This carries with same, of course, those opportunities as well as obligations.
Then, ever be mindful that the impressions you desire to leave with others are made very clear. This will prevent many a material heartache, as well as bring in the consciousness much of peace and joy and harmony, as the experiences of life are a part of thy activity.
In Saturn we find the sudden or violent changes, - those influences and environs that do not grow, as it were, but are sudden by that of change of circumstance, materially, or by activities apparently upon the part of others that become a part of self in the very associations. And yet these are testing periods of thy endurance, of thy patience, of thy love of truth, harmony and the spirit that faileth not.
From the combination of this with Uranus we find the extremes; the environs materially or mentally in which the very opposites may be expected. Remember, only in Christ, Jesus, do extremes meet. And in thy activity through each experience, ask self oft, "What would Jesus have me do?" For He faileth not those who seek.
And thus comes those experiences in the activity in every phase of thy experience.
If the life pattern were given to the seeking to have the experience of activities in the commercial or material life, we find that teaching then would become the channel through which these expressions might find an outlet. For here you would see the more often the extremes. And the abilities to study the lives of those whom ye would instruct would offer an opportunity for an outlet for the abilities that are innate and need opportunity for manifestation.
But in dealing with such, know that the greater accomplishment is building the home. This, too, may be seen from the experiences or sojourns in the earth.
In the sojourns we find the temperament, or the emotional influences within self, latent and manifested by the environs, the associations, the activities within the material world.
Know that it is not by chance that one enters a material experience; rather the combination of minds as would create the channel to be offered for the expression of a soul, and the soul seeks same because of those desires of the two making one, - thus bringing the opportunity.
Thus, those environs may change; and those activities of individuals may be changed by those influences that appear to be without the scope or cope of man's activity. All of these are oft visioned by the soul before it enters, and all of these are at times met in tempering the soul.
For, remember, He hath not willed that any soul should perish, but hath with each temptation, with each experience offered a channel, a choice whereby the soul is enlarged, is shown that the choice brings it nearer, nearer yet, to that purpose for which expression is given of same in the material world; even as He, the way, the life, the truth, came into life in materiality that we, through Him might have the advocate with the Father, and thus in Him find the answer to every problem in material experience.
Before this we find the entity was in the land of the present nativity (not sojourn), during those experiences when many of those after the fall of Napoleon came to that land.
The entity was among those peoples; giving instruction. strength in the new land to many who through circumstances and the results of too great a trust in man's power were brought to the material experience of meeting hardships in the secular life.
As the wife then of General Theodosia Ney - not the first leader, but the second - the entity gave power and strength, and encouragement.
Thus in the present, no matter in what society or position the entity may meet individuals, ALL are upon a same level to the entity. Though one may be in a power through social or financial or political means, they are to the entity as on equal footing.
KNOWING the strength of purity of purpose, purity of desire, then hold fast to that throughout the experience!
The name then was Theresa Ney.
Before that we find the entity was in that now known as or called the Promised Land, during those periods when there were the preparations of the channels through which the Essenes looked for choice to be made of one, from those who had been consecrated for the service of being the channel, through which He, the Prince of Peace, might come.
Hence we find the entity was in the temple or house of lodgement where the maidens were brought for that consecrated service, and the entity was the third upon the stair when the choice was made of Mary.
Hence the entity was closely associated throughout that experience not only with the close followers of the Master, but the entity was also the wife of James - the brother of John, the beloved; the wife of the first of the martyrs for the Christ, the wife of him who brought many of the Romans to the greater interpretation; and hence closely associated with especially the wife of Cornelius, as well as the entity who acted with the disciples on the walk to Emmaus; giving then that entitlement there as being among the holy women who sought for the preparations of the Body, as well as those who came with the disciples and the Mother at that first Easter morn.
Is it then any wonderment to the entity that Easter has been at times most significant! and at others as a period to be observed, and yet felt within as not being observed wholly in a proper manner?
These were, then, the experiences when the entity again instructed many of all classes, of all stations in life, in the needs of individual service that brought to the varied groups the greater understanding.
Is it any wonder, then, that oft in pronouncements by individuals as to the life, as to the activities during those periods, the entity questions, "By what authority is this or that said?"
Keep that faith as ye expressed, as ye manifested. For did ye not oft receive blessings, as it were, firsthand from the Master Himself?
Let that which has been thy watchword be ever close with thee, "It is I, be not afraid." For if His hands are guiding (as ye have known and have felt), if His words are thy understanding, there needs never be fear for aught in thy experience; for He, with His promises, standeth nigh!
Before that we find the entity was in the Persian or Arabian land.
There we find the entity was among the Grecian girls who came into the land for the express purpose of destroying same, and yet became the might and power by and through which greater undertakings were possible, - in the administration of healing, as well as the dispensing and dispersing of the truths of that day and experience.
The entity gained, and the entity lost there - when there were those periods of self-activity with those in might and power because of some of the things exchanged there, when destructive forces arose within the experience.
Hence the greater need for the reliance wholly upon that, "Be not afraid - it is I."
The name then was Emmen.
Before that we find the entity was in the Egyptian land, during those periods of turmoil when there was the returning of the Priest and those activities.
The entity then was the one who had been appointed by the King for the care of the child that caused the disturbance; and thus became close to the Priest as well as the Priest's companion when those activities brought those two to power again.
Thus the entity grew in the special service in the Temple Beautiful. There we find that the abilities in the choosing from those activities, in those forces and influences, brought the greater service to the peoples of that experience.
Then, when the entity became the consort or wife of the leader in the activities that had come into Egypt from the Atlantean land, the entity made for even greater expressions for the choosing of service of others in their various fields of endeavor.
Hence in the abilities of the entity we find those especially for instruction, - whether in music or in home economics, or in whatever phase of endeavor the entity chooses as a channel of expression.
Greater joy may come to the entity through services of such a nature, though the home building - as there, in Egypt - will bring the harmonious forces and influences into the experience.
Then, let not thy heart be heavy. Never, never, NEVER be afraid! For as He hath given His blessings, so may ye remain in those activities in which more harmony and peace and joy will be thine through thy expressions and thy activities in this experience.
Study thy life chart. WEAR thy emblems, - for strength, for safety, for healing.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Just what should be my life work?
(A) Instruction, as has been indicated.
(Q) Should I prepare myself for a career, or marriage?
(A) As has been indicated, a career may be a part of the experience; though the home is the greater career.
(Q) Should I continue applying myself to writing, or languages?
(A) To languages AND writing, but prepare for teaching - or instruction.
(Q) Should I take more than one language this year? If so, which one?
(A) WE would take more than one. French, of course, will be very easy for the entity; and this naturally leads to the Spanish.
(Q) After this school year, should I plan to go to William & Mary at Williamsburg, or to Columbia in New York City?
(A) Columbia in New York City - to Barnard.
(Q) What relationship have I had in the past with my present mother, [1857]?
(A) Daughter in the Palestine experience.
(Q) With my aunt, [1849]?
(A) Instructed her in much during that experience in Palestine, as indicated.
(Q) What relationship was I to [294]?
(A) An associate in the Persian, as well as CLOSE associations in the Egyptian.
(Q) Did I choose to return to the earth at this time, and for what particular purpose?
(A) As has been indicated, as there were those channels through which there might be that expression necessary for the tempering of the soul for greater service and activity, the entity chose to come.
(Q) Any other advice at this time?
(A) Much may be given. As has been indicated, know that all influences and forces are but shadows of that power and strength that was in Him; just as the Cross, as has been indicated, with those scenes about same, may show to the entity that influence, that force as ye taught so well - as those expressions and activities in this material plane are brought into influences for the greater awakening to the powers which lie within. For as is signified by the stone that should be worn upon the body, healing is in thy hands. Use it constructively, not in usury.
We are through for the present.
Two copies to Self (one for [1849])
Copy to Ass'n file

REPORTS

10/09/42 See Ck. Life Rdg. 1981-2 on past earthly relationships with Mr. [1776], asking about advisability of their marriage. [See subsequent Reports under 1981-2.]
1/24/72 General Questionnaire sent and ret'd 1/27/72:
PART ONE
1. What jobs have you held since your reading? (In chronological order) Reporter, feature writer & women's page editor daily paper; OPA rent administrator Norfolk & Washington; Public Relations director, United Fund; Department store buyer in Norfolk & New York. I have not worked professionally since marriage in 1950.
2. Have you ever spoken with Edgar Cayce? (Yes) (No) How well, if so, did you know him? Yes. Very well.
3. Do you feel that Edgar Cayce's source of information depicted you accurately? Yes.
4. At the time of the reading, did you have confidence in his counseling? (Yes) (No) Yes.
5. Do you feel that the reading helped you? How? Increased self-confidence; assisted in my learning to look within for guidance and self-knowledge; bolstered my determination not to marry until I was very sure the relationship was a good one.
6. As you look back, do you see patterns that were shown in the readings that you didn't see before? Please explain. About the only item I was completely unaware of is the reference to my drawing ability. I asked someone else to draw my life seal, and it has only been in the last ten or twelve years I discovered I could sketch and paint.
7. Do you think that your life could have been made better by following the advice more closely? Possibly, but I feel I have a very good life.
8. If Edgar Cayce were alive would you refer people to him for help? (Yes) (No) (Undecided) Yes.
9. Did any of his predictions manifest themselves? (Granted that you followed his advice.) I have found all of his predictions concerning myself to be accurate. Note: Remember that you remain anonymous. If there is any additional information which you would like to add to help me, it would be appreciated.
Number [1981] PART TWO
1. Cayce suggests that practicality is very much a part of your nature. Agree (X), strongly agree, uncertain, disagree, strongly disagree
2. Do you have any musical talent? Yes.
3. Has your life been wrought with either sudden or violent change? Yes.
4. Did you teach? Yes, Sunday School.
Did you write? Yes.
5. "Seldom will ye find an individual like yourself, that others do things merely because they have seen you do them." Have you found this to be true? Yes.