This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 13th day of September, 1939, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [1999], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mrs. [1770].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Born September 2, 1908, 6:45 A. M., in Easton, Penna.

TEXT

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 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 - '18 - changes again - '17 - " etc., on back to birth date.)
3. Yes.
4. We have the records here of that entity now known as or called [1999].
5. In the interpretations of the records, here we find one of the Atlanteans with unusual abilities in many directions, with the innate inclination for materialistic ideas; and one that may become either an instrument for great good to be accomplished, or for making self - as well as others - very miserable.
6. Then, as indicated, the more need for the entity to oft analyze the motivative influences in the experience.
7. Know that life is not just all to live, but to make it - life - creative, as it of its nature IS, - and not in that of self-indulgence nor self-aggrandizement; for these only bring disappointments, heartaches, headaches.
8. Only that which is eternal or creative in its motive, in its purpose, can be and is that which brings harmony, joy and blessings.
9. These influences are present. They are recognized by the entity; and though they may bring - as in some experiences had - a separation from some associations, they will bring in their wake - if chosen properly - greater harmonious activities and more ability for activities that will bring the filling of the purpose for which each soul enters an experience.
10. In the summing of the natures, - we find that so oft the entity has entered the material plane as to be bound up in the emotions of the physical self that are oft inclined to be mistaken for spiritual or the lasting or the necessary influences.
11. But Spirit is creative. And while creative influences are about the entity, the greater saving grace of the entity may be said to be its ability to laugh at adversity when others would cry; to be able to make a joke of the most sacred things as well as those that are in the realm of the ridiculous.
12. Hence the entity is poetic in its nature, as well as in ability to create musical associations, musical ability of the nature that should be used in the experiences of the entity and more for that which is of a hopeful nature than of shadow, - that is of love DIVINE and not of material forces; as the depicting of the glories of goodness and not of revelry of the emotions that will or do degrade.
13. In some respects we find the entity is one of those rare individuals who may be the material gainer by or through speculation. But if there will be the determining for the using of such gains in creative forces, and not for indulgences or self or body gratification, a great deal more may be held and found through such channels in intuitive natures.
14. As to the astrological aspects, - we find, as in most Atlanteans, these have come to mean so little; and yet innately, deeply within the entity urges arise in the character of desires, in which there are the visions of realms of the deeper mental or meditative forces, and yet so rarely are they heeded.
15. The more often those influences that arise through and from the sensory forces, or the innate dwelling forces from material sojourns, become the motivative forces in the experience.
16. These, then, as of the spiritual realms, should be entertained, should be a part of the purposes, - not as an ism, but as spirituality - and not as for show, nor to be well thought of.
17. For, as has been the experience, when this has been attempted it has brought rather the disgusting experiences owing to the very nature of things said about the entity by others.
18. Hence LIVE it, and not profess it.
19. As to the appearances in the earth, - as indicated, these have been many; some in periods very close together, others where they have been farther apart. Only a small portion of these may be given here, or chosen; rather those which indicate the character of influences which are innate and manifested and are needed in this present experience or crisis in the activities of the entity.
20. For these are chosen with the desire, the purpose, the hope, to make this experience a helpful, hopeful one for the entity.
21. Before this, then, we find the entity was in the land now known as the French, during those periods when a great deal of stress was laid upon those activities about the court for bringing the emotions in the lives and the activities irrespective of that such might bring into the experiences of those who supplied the necessary funds or means for same.
22. There we find the entity then was very close in association and in attendance with those who were close to the king, - in the name Marie Condi.
23. The entity made for the intrigues and the preparation for same, and for the seeing of the activities that were of political as well as social characters or natures; trusting and distrusting everyone, owing to the very nature of the experiences.
24. And these have brought within the present experience of the entity the influences which if turned to creative forces are beautiful, are music, are of the nature of things that may be said to be in the form of verse, or set to verse or stories or to such natures or characters; and yet in the reverse these become those things in which the entity is NOT self-reliant, not trusting any, not qualifying self to be entrusted; feeling that as it can't trust anyone, why make the effort in self?
25. These are not creative forces; but the visions as come through the abilities to put such conditions, such activities into words, are creative. Build rather into them; knowing that if ye would have friends ye must be friendly thyself; if ye would have others trust thee, ye must trust them; if ye would bring the best to action in the lives of the associates, ye must speak oft of same and live same in self's experience; if ye would have love and faith and hope, ye must live these things thyself, - and then they not only become a part of thy experience but they urge others, by creating such an atmosphere of same in and about thine own self as to make thee VERY lovely!
26. For the abilities are there for weal or woe; and only in the choice by self may the course be taken.
27. For remember, MIND is the Builder between the things spiritual (from which all emanate) and that which is material (which is the manifestation that Mind seeks to bring ever into the experience of all).
28. Before that, as may be connected with the experiences in the present, we find the entity was in the Roman land, when there were those periods of great persecution of those who were entertaining an idea and an ideal; when the persecution of same had become rather a sport, or a part of social entertainment.
29. There we find the entity was among those again in the household of those in authority; not the king or the emperor himself but of those very close to same.
30. These the entity found rather disturbing, not only the experiences had by the witnessing of the destruction of body through the various forms of activities in which tests were made as to the faith as well as to the physical strength, and as to the abilities to withstand the ridicule of every nature and character. These disturbed the entity oft.
31. As seen in the experiences of the entity in the present, - there are SOME experiences at which the entity revolts, and becomes as it were DEAD to something within self. Cultivate that! For, as Marne, ye gained through the desire to aid and help the unfortunate; not at the expense of others but out of the goodness of purpose and intent of the heart. Cultivate that!
32. Before that we find the entity was in the Grecian land, coming to the Arabian and Persian land; for the entity was among the Grecian maidens who came into the 'city in the hills and the plains.'
33. The entity was among those who were not convinced, for the entity held to that as a duty for which it had been sent, - for the conniving for the destruction of those peoples in that environ.
34. Hence, with the great divisions as arose among the peoples, the entity sought to return rather to those channels through which there was the exaltation of the body-beautiful, and the excesses of appetites, of desires and emotions.
35. Thus we find the end of the entity's experience there was very revolting in self, as well as many of those who had been and were the companions of the entity.
36. Hence we find that those things of such natures, - whether in the dance, the beauties in art, in literature, or all of the higher arts as may be termed in the present, - become channels through which the entity may give the expression of the emotions that arise. Make such creative. For ye have known and been told and given what is creative. That which is EVERLASTING!
37. The name then was Ecleas.
38. Before that we find the entity was in the Egyptian land, when the Atlanteans came into that land for the preserving of the experiences.
39. The entity was among the children of the Law of One, yet by force rather than by nature. Thus, becoming entangled with the experiences in the land where rebellions had been, the entity entered in rather those excesses of activities in the enjoyment of the influences which arose by the very activities not only in Ibex but in the Natives' Rebellion.
40. Hence we find the entity made for disturbances with its own peoples and joined with others.
41. Hence in the present the very natures and innate activities in which there are the mixed influences and forces become problems within the experience; and the excesses become those things with which to be reckoned.
42. The name then was Es-me.
43. Before that we find the entity was in the Atlantean land, during those periods when the first of the upheavals were brought about, when the activities of the sons of Belial brought to the daughters of the children of the Law of One the abilities for enjoying the pleasures of excesses of EVERY nature in human relationships, as well as those activities related to same.
44. These were the beginning of the excesses in the experience. For the entity, turning to its abilities for excesses of indulgence, lost the hold upon the self-determining.
45. Turn rather to the powers within, then. For only through that which answers to that within which is creative may helpful forces EVER be brought to an individual, including this entity.
46. For each soul is self-willed.
47. What will ye present to thy Maker?
48. As to thy abilities, - as indicated, they are most limitless. As to what ye will do with them, - choose thou.
49. Ready for questions.
50. (Q) Is it indicated that David [...] will come back in my life?
    (A) As we find, not of a lasting coming back, - if that is what is sought.
51. (Q) If so, when?
    (A) As we find, it will be a passing and not a lasting experience.
52. (Q) Would it be wise for me to marry him?
    (A) This would only become a problem, because - as indicated - it will only be a passing thing.
53. (Q) Is it indicated as to whether or not I will marry?
    (A) This should be a choice of self, rather than that as would be determined by other factors.
    As we find indicated, the entity WILL marry.
54. (Q) If so, when?
    (A) Again a matter of choice, - but within a year. This may or may not be set as a period.
55. (Q) Do I know the man at present whom I shall marry?
    (A) This is again superficial, when it is to be a matter of choice. These things are not set. For there is the will. What will you do with your opportunities? Do you seek alone to rely upon others for convenience or for self, or to create within thine own environ a field of activity in which you may ATTRACT that which is desirable in bringing harmonious forces into the experience?
56. (Q) Should I pursue my vocation?
    (A) In the present; but study self. What is the motivative force? Is it merely for sustenance in a material world? No. Let the world be better for your having lived in it, in every way, in every manner! Let those you meet day by day feel and know, by their association, they are better by meeting and knowing and being with you!
    These are possibilities, these are probabilities, - but you choose thy way.
57. (Q) Should I accept my present offer, or will something better open up there for me?
    (A) We would accept in the present, and by the use and application of self will open for better opportunities.
58. (Q) What will benefit my work the most?
    (A) Making it creative.
59. (Q) Would I get along better if I didn't live with my mother?
    (A) Here are duties, - here are obligations, - here are hindrances also. But ye chose these in the beginning. These are to be worked out, and you have much to work out together.
    For the present, live with the mother, and not be sorry a little later.
60. (Q) Should I continue my studies with Amader Botello?
    (A) Very good.
61. (Q) What months this season will be most fortunate for me?
    (A) December and parts of February, - January and February.
62. (Q) Any further advice?
    (A) TRY those influences and forces as indicated for the helpful experiences. These will bring material and mental satisfaction, and more harmony in thy experience.
63. We are through.

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BACKGROUND

1. 9/10/39 She submitted questions.

REPORTS

1. 4/29/41 See 1999-2, a Check Life Rdg. for which she was present.

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