This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 9th day of October, 1939, in accordance with request made by the self - Dr. [2023], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Born December 30, 1900, in Vasto, Italy.

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 he has submitted, as I ask them:
2. Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [2023].
3. In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them, this portion of same is chosen with the desire that the experience will be a helpful one for the entity.
4. The virtues and the vices may be given, in the measures in which the entity - if he will but apply same in the experience - may grow so that there may be more virtues than faultfinding, and more to the good than to the evil.
5. Much may be said in many of the phases of the activities, as may be called a composite of the material sojourns as well as the astrological aspects.
6. Not so many material sojourns, - thus in this experience these may be indicated or accounted as something to which the entity must show itself more emotional, more of the good fellow well met, - if there would come about the better influences for the entity in ANY of the choices of activities in this material plane in which greater services may be rendered, and greater harmony and peace obtained within the own consciousness of the entity itself.
7. The associations with others are better than the attempts to ITSELF conduct any organized work; though in the healing arts, if there is the attempt to cooperate with some group, some organization, or for the very activities of the entity itself, AND if there is the histology of the activities attempted, these may become as subjects or text books for others.
8. For, the entity as a historian would make good, - if there is the following of any definite field of service in which comparison may be drawn from the activities of others.
9. Also in the church, in any affiliated position with same, as the entity has been, there might be found a field of service; and yet, unless there is the determination to overcome same, there is too much the tendency within the experience of self to find fault with those in authority.
10. This, as indicated, is in the experience because of that through which the entity has passed in connections with others.
11. The entity should engage in any activity that brings the opportunity for the better expression of those influences that go to make up congenial and helpful relationships with the fellow man; not such a hale fellow well met that it would require indulgence in those things that would partake of the material or appetite satisfying, but that in which there may be services for the very love of the fellow man, for the love of the study of a subject, for the very love of the fellow man as latent; making their environs, their activities, their thoughts, their desires more in accord with creative and spiritual forces. And such would bring greater experiences into the activity of the entity.
12. In the astrological aspects we find that Jupiter may be said to be the ruling force, but not a benevolent influence with same.
13. Hence oft the entity is considered as one not wholly inclined to consider others' opinions sufficiently for being compatible with others with whom the entity might associate.
14. And yet, these very forces may be turned into an activity in which greater harmony may come into the experience.
15. For, as indicated from the Jupiterian, it has its influence with other people; but these must ever be in a constructive way and manner, - so, in healing, in nursing, or as a datastician for others, or in a clerical position in which there would be the recording of activities or positions of others, would be the channels in which greater service might be rendered. While it would require that there be the activities which would continually keep the entity on edge, as it were, these would bring into the experience activities in which much greater peace, even than is entertained in the present, might be experienced by the entity.
16. From Uranus we find the interest in spiritual, occult or mystic forces. These also bring the extremes to the entity. Thus there are the needs for the entity to be more and more in activities in which there are the endeavors to bring harmonious forces and influences by the little niceties, and not that others should look up to thee because of thy position or thy place or thy activity. But, as has been given, by Him, - who is the way and the manner and the purpose, - he that would be the greatest among you will be the servant of all. And if ye would find that which is harmony, created in thy experience, then create same for others. If ye would know friendships, show self to be friendly. If ye would be in those experiences of having others think well or speak well of thee, be lovely then to all. For in the manner ye treat the least of thy associates or thy fellow man, so ye do unto the best or to the God that is within thee.
17. As to the sojourns in the earth, these have been rather far apart; and thus the entity oft finds itself feeling lonely and apart from many. These as we find, then, come from this longing feeling for something unusual, something out of the ordinary, something unexpected to happen, - as did in some of the experiences in the sojourns in this earth plane.
18. Before this we find the entity was in the land of the entity's present nativity or birth, during the periods of the association of the Church.
19. There we find the entity acted in the capacity of the clerk, as might be called, or the secretary to one of those in authority, - in the name Chapelli.
20. In the experience the entity gained, the entity lost. For there were those experiences in which the entity felt there were partisanships, or favors shown, when there was too much questioning as to the activities of individuals to whom such favors were shown.
21. Hence in the present experience the entity finds the doubting within as to those who would do a favor, - and yet these are the very activities in which the entity may overcome, and show self to be willing to do favors to others, - and such may be done to thee.
22. For in the manner as ye sow, as ye act, - yea, as ye think, - so do ye reap. For what you think and feed thy mind upon, that you eventually become. And as one develops self in those directions, the greater influence and force for good or for woe may come into the experience.
23. Before that we find the entity was in the land now known as the Egyptian, during those experiences when there were the journeyings of the children of promise from that land.
24. The entity was among those who were of the household of the Pharaoh in authority at that time, and a brother of that Pharaoh, - Pareaen.
25. In the experience the entity gained, the entity lost. Those desires that others be kept in servitude was a fault; the desires that there be the better associations and a better understanding were a gain. The entity was pulled between these, and the happenings of the experience and the periods brought a great deal of discomfort. Yet it may be said that the entity gained in the latter portion of that experience. For the entity learned a lesson not only from the sufferings but the joys as were experienced materially in those days following the exodus.
26. In the present experience we will find those of partisans inclined to be a part of the entity's experience, - the desire to see or to feel that individuals are born to an experience.
27. Know that the Father, God, is not a respecter of persons. For, whosoever will may take of the water of life, - which is spirit to the soul, just as water is to the thirst.
28. Before that we find the entity was also in the Egyptian land, during those periods when there were the turmoils and the strifes in the land, - when there were the preparations following same, for individuals to be active in special service.
29. There we find the entity, as might be said, was the second physician in charge in the hospitalization, and the study of the physiognomy and anatomy and the psychology of individual activities.
30. Thus those experiences dealing with the mechanics of the physical body, as related to the correcting of same by the paralleling of reactions or such natures as cause the nerve reflexes, may be those channels through which the entity may in the present find greater activity and service.
31. As to the abilities of the entity, then:
32. First, analyze thy own self. What is thy ideal? Know that it must be of a spiritual, or a mental and of a physical nature. In the spiritual it is that ye seek for those influences from without to guide and direct, and know that they are according to thy measure of thy faith, as well as the measure of thy sincerity. In the mental, it is such that thy activities are creative for others. In the physical, it is not as to what others should do to thee, but how well ye may serve others, - and thus show thy concept of Creative Forces, or God, in thy relationships to thy fellow man.
33. In such ways and manners may the entity gain, and especially in its abilities through its writings, and the history of the very profession itself as in relationships to others, the entity may bring relief to its fellow man such that many may call the entity blessed.
34. Ready for questions.
35. (Q) At what time was I born?
    (A) This depends upon what is the time of reckoning. As we find, two-thirty in the afternoon.
36. (Q) Shall I continue the Healing profession or enter a different field?
    (A) Continue in the healing profession.
37. (Q) Is it advisable for me to move now, and where to?
    (A) As we find, keep that thou hast in hand for the present. As conditions develop, and find a greater activity and greater field of service, then there may be considered the moving.
38. (Q) What can I do about S. M.?
    (A) Apply those influences as may be had from thy judgements in analyzing the conditions according to, "As ye would that others should do to you, do ye even so to them."
39. (Q) Just what induced Mr. DD to discharge me?
    (A) As has been indicated, the mistrust, or the feeling that the entity is too strongheaded in its choices of directions.
40. (Q) If there is a "soul mate" for me, where shall I look for it?
    (A) As ye study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman not ashamed, rightly dividing the words of truth and keeping self unspotted from the world, it will come into thy experience, - and ye shall know it, - for the birth date would be in May.
41. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self - Special Delivery
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. 9/29/39 (Friday) [2023]'s letter to EC:
   [...], N.D. ..., N.Y.
   Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc. Virginia Beach, Virginia.
   ATTENTION OF MR. E. CAYCE
   Dear Sir,-
   To comply with your kind request I am listing below a series of questions to be asked at the time of my life reading.
   I shall endeavor to remain in prayerful meditation from 10:30 to 11:30 A.M., E.S.T. on the 3rd of October, at which time my life reading is to be compiled.
   The questions follow:
   1.) At what time was I born.
   2.) Shall I continue in the Healing profession or enter a different field.
   3.) Is it advisable for me to move now, and where to.
   4.) What can I do about S.M.
   5.) Just what induced Mr. DD to discharge me.
   6.) If there is a "Soul Mate" for me, where shall I look for It.
   7.) What is the most important phase of my life in this incarnation. And how can I serve best.
   Thanking you, I remain
   Respectfully Yours [2023]
2. 10/03/39 EC's letter to [2023]:
   Dr. [2023] ..., N.Y.
   Dear Dr. [2023]
   Regret to tell you we did not get your reading this morning - had a very urgent physical reading and undertook to get it with your period, so were not able to get yours in. Am making the period for the afternoon of the 9th - 3.30 to 4.30 E.S.T. Will try and see that the period is not interfered with this time - hoping that will be satisfactory with you, and sincerely trusting we may be of a real service.
   Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce
3. 10/08/39 (Sunday) [2023]'s letter to EC:
   [...], N.D.
   Dear Mr. Cayce,
   I do understand and it will be alright for me Monday 9th, 3.30 to 4.30 P.M.
   But, please, be sure to send reading Special Delivery.
   Thanking you, I remain
   Respectfully yours [2023]

REPORTS

1. 10/11/39 EC's letter to [2023]:
   Dr. [2023] ..., N.Y.
   Dear Dr;-
   Hope you find the information interesting - and as helpful to you as so many others tell us theirs have been for them. You possibly, like others will have to read it several times to get the real insight of what it is trying to tell you. After you have read, laid it aside - then read again several times. Hope you will let me know what you think of it, and can we be of any help in giving the better understanding of same, know we will be glad to do so.
   Sincerely hoping to have been of a service
   Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce
2. 11/01/39 He sent us a change of address.
3. 5/16/40 HLC's letter to [2023]:
   Dr. [2023] ..., New York
   My dear Dr. [2023]
   My delay in writing you has been occasioned by the fact that my father has found it necessary to take a vacation since his return from New York. He will begin his work again around the first of June, at which time I will write you regarding another appointment for the reading that you talked with me about in New York.
   Let me assure you again that I am as anxious as you to make this information of real value to you, and we will do our best to cooperate with you in every way.
   Sincerely, Hugh Lynn Cayce [HLC:EM]
4. 7/09/40 (Tuesday) [2023]'s letter to HLC:
   [2023], N.D.
   Association for Research and Enlightenment. Inc. Virginia Beach, Virginia
   ATTENTION OF MR. H. L. CAYCE
   Dear Mr. Cayce,- The reading you sent me last October didn't fit me in any way and the answers to my questions were entirely useless.
   On your visit to New York, last April, you promised to arrange for a new reading (or a correction of the first one) soon after your return home. But, up to now, such arrangement has not been made and, as much as I regret to do so, I feel justified to renounce to the acquisition of the information I was seeking, and to ask for a refund of the money I paid.
   Trusting to receive a prompt reply, I remain
   Very truly yours [2023]
5. 8/14/40 EC's letter to [2023]:
   Dear Mr. [2023]
   Enclosed find check 20.00 your membership fee, sorry not to have been able to have been of a service.
   Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce

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