This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 105th Street & Ocean, Virginia Beach, Va., this 19th day of October, 1931, in accordance with request made by self - Mrs. [2125].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [2125] and husband, [2124]. Born August 10, 1869, in Portsmouth, Va.

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1. EC: Yes, we have the entity here, [2125].
2. In entering, we find astrologically there are VARIATIONS in the effects as have been produced, and those as are - ASTROLOGICALLY speaking - manifestedly in the experience of the entity; for developments have come for the entity in this experience, even though there be those of both benevolent as well as those of love's influence in the greater portion of the ASTROLOGICAL aspects; though, through those contentions, those indifferences, those activities in the life, the entity has acted in at variance often TO the ASTROLOGICAL aspect, by the WILL'S influence, and by that as is BUILDED by the entity, as we shall see. Astrologically, then, without respect the application of the will in this experience - in Venus, in Mercury, in Jupiter, and Uranus in the west, or the latter portion of the experience of the entity. Hence variations may have been expected, yet the ACTIVITIES of the entity would be, from the purely ASTROLOGICAL ASPECT, variable to those influences.
3. In Venus we find that as brings those influences of the quiet, easy, affable, lovable conditions and positions in the entity's experience.
4. In Mercury - one of mental abilities, yet slow in the grasping of conditions as pertain to those that would have to do with material conditions, yet those with lore or with mathematical, or with those of economical influences, are manifested in a quick discernment on the part of the entity. Hence, with the affability, there is often seen also those of slowness in GRASPING the moment of activities in others. This at times brings for the entity misunderstanding in relationships, or in those of the social relationships with individuals; yet making for that contrarywise condition - as would be from ASTROLOGICAL influence - that the friendships easily made, friendships really made are kept by the entity, and to know the entity is to feel safe, secure, and HELPFUL in the associations of, and the presence of, the entity. This is a development of MARKED degree in the PRESENT experience.
5. In Jupiter's influence - and, as we shall find, these will be accentuated in the next few years - this influence just beginning in the experience of those whom Jupiter influences in the earth's plane. Hence there is to be, during the next twelve years (though will be some eighteen months BEGINNING, for noticeable change), the greater development in SPIRITUAL affairs that the world has known. The entity may be a portion of, and an integral factor in, the dispersing of, or dispensing of, directly or indirectly, those influences that will INFLUENCE the change in this direction in the world. In these influences are seen also the variation in the character of literature, reading, study, or such, as is enjoyed BY the entity; for these, as the entity finds, have changed as the developments and the outlook upon life has developed WITH the entity. Not so much as may be termed from experience in years, as experience in the applications of the various truths as have been gathered by the entity and made applicable in applying same directly to circumstances, conditions and individuals, as well as things in the entity's experience. These have broadened the vision of the entity as pertaining to relationships, individuals, things, places, beings, and such.
6. In Uranus, as is seen, brings for that interest by the entity of the occult forces, rather than mysticism. While order, rather than disorder - order, rather than chaos - is the RULE of the entity's experience; yet even with Uranian influence this is rather the DEVELOPED idea in the entity's experience than a NATURAL result. Hence those of tidiness, whether that of body, home, relationships, church, state, or what, a RULE of the entity. THIS also is a development by experience of the entity in the present sojourn.
7. In the influences appearances in the earth have upon the present experience, HAVE had upon the present experience of the entity, these - as we find, influence as they appear in their various aspects with planetary or earthly influence also.
8. In the appearance, then, before this we find in this present land of sojourn, in that then known as the Vinland. The entity then among those peoples who came as settlers in the first portion of that development. These came, as we find, from the Norse land, or with the Norse PEOPLES as gathered in that experience. The entity then in the name Odens, GAINED through the experience in this sojourn in the developments, through the aids and understanding given those the entity labored with during those physical hardships in the land. Waiting - waiting - waiting - was EVER that expectancy of those peoples, for the return of those who never came. Hence, as has been innate in the present experience of the entity, an innate feeling that all WILL be well, will the faith, the hope, the understanding, be kept. While this has often made for that of a pessimistic, with a shade of optimism through same, as the understanding of those of the occult forces, of the spiritual awakenings, have come to the entity, a holy spirit of optimistic influence shades over the entity's present experience. These make for that affability of the entity's associations with others, makes for that safety as is felt by others in the experience of the entity's presence. This also brings in the present experience that to the entity, wherein those things whether good OR bad are often kept to self; not as a recluse, not as one that would keep FROM others those things that should be known, but rather that self's COUNSEL has been well kept in many things. ONE woman who can keep a secret! One that finds in those influences from that experience, the love for the outdoors, yet a fearfulness in numbers, in groups, and in associations in large groups.
9. In the one then before this we find in that land during those periods when there were the gathering together of the peoples that were taxed in those days, and the entity then among those who came to the same town in which the shepherds gave to the peoples thereabout the message of the angels in that land. The entity then among those who came and saw the Mother and the Babe in the Manger, and carried to the peoples in the hills THAT thought, THAT experience, that was not forgotten by the entity. Later in the experience we find the entity among those who led many to the understanding of those LESSONS as were being given by the Master, by the Teacher, leading those; even that one who became the power, or tower of strength, in the defense when persecutions arose, leading the blind Bartimaeus to the road when the Master passed by. In the name Josie. Much may be read in those teachings of the entity during that experience. The entity gained throughout the experience by the service that was given to others in bringing the understanding of the teachings to those of the period. PATIENCE is the lesson as was learned, as HAS been learned as the unfoldment has come TO the entity in the present experience. Hence we find those that know the entity often make of the entity a confidante, telling to the entity, to the body in the present, many of those things not told even to those of their own household, or of their own family; for the entity, by this experience, invites that of seeking counsel from, by those who contact the entity.
10. In the experience before this we find in that land known as the Arabian, or the Persian land, and about those places where groups had gathered, after the wars and turmoils, and the breaking up of many of those kingdoms of the east, the west, the north, the south, with the overrunning of a portion of the land by the peoples of the hill country. The entity among those who journeyed to that leader, that city that was builded by the leader of the nomads, in the latter days of his sojourn, and the entity sought refuge and shelter there, coming among those that later became the missionaries and the emissaries to those various peoples who came for knowledge and understanding. The entity among those who went to what later became the tower of refuge for the peoples, in the isle called Crete. In Phrygia, of that place. The entity then among those who sat up the place of worship, with much of the arts that were gathered later about same. These, then, have an interest for the entity that is hard to be understood. Figures, statuary, and the like, have a peculiar feeling as of PRESENCE of living individuals, or entities, to this entity. In the name, Pyrghia. In this experience the entity gained and lost, and gained, through this sojourn. Gaining in the aid and service rendered to others; losing in the gratifying of own self's interest in the ruling land, gaining again through the service rendered in the establishing of understandings to the peoples. This brings in the present experience, not only those of the art influence, but that of the ability to give to others those abilities to make differentiations in that that would be helpful or harmful to people in their activities; or a good judge of human nature, and a good counsellor to those who seek aid FROM the entity in any manner.
11. In the one then before this we find in that land now called the Egyptian land, and during that period when there was the sending away of the priest with the companion. The entity then the companion OF the priest's companion, being in the position of the sister of, and a close friendship (which seldom is among those) in that period, going WITH the banished priest and companion, returning with and aiding in establishing the proper relationships of the priest's companion TO those that had been raised to position and power when the dissemination began of the truths as were given out. The entity then in the name Arisis. In this experience the entity gained and lost. GAINED through the love influence as manifested, for the conscientious conditions as held, the conscientious activities as were manifested in the turmoils and strifes; though not AGREEING always WITH the sister or companion, yet the duty, the love, the beauty of the life of each, brought THAT association, bonds of sympathy WITH those in this experience. The entity gained in the giving of understandings to many that aided in the dissemination of the truths that were taught.
12. In the abilities of the entity, and that to which it may attain in the present:
13. As has been seen, as is manifestedly expressed in the present experience, that ability to be a counsellor, a guide to, a STAY to, those who would disperse truth, knowledge, understanding, in any direction, may the entity aid much in that tower of strength created by the presence OF the entity in groups, individuals, or classes, or masses. Then, KEEPING the faith that was gained in the vision of the Holy One, KEEPING the vision of that as was manifested by the activities of the faithful one in the healings brought, in the understandings gained, in the lessons as were taught, may the entity aid others in FINDING Him; who IS the way, the truth, the light, and who sitteth at the right hand to make intercessions for those that seek His face! KEEP that inviolate in thine experience, and peace, mercy, joy and happiness, comes with so doing. Ready for questions.
14. (Q) In which former appearances was I associated with my present husband, [2124], and what relationship?
    (A) Was the PROMISED bride in the one before this, and SEPARATED by fate. Was the wife in that one in the hills about Jericho.
15. (Q) What work is the entity best suited for?
    (A) In counselling with, in giving strength to, those that would become the dispensers, or dispersers, of Truth in any sense. Hence the entity may be termed one who may cherish and nourish those that are weak, yet desirous of becoming strong in the knowledge and the power of the Holy One.
16. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. 1/27/31 She had a Life Reading for granddaughter, [1911].
2. 1/29/31 Husband obtained a Physical Reading - See 2124-1.
3. 5/15/31 Husband obtained second Physical Reading - See 2124-2.
4. 10/02/31 Husband obtained a Life Reading - See 2124-3.
5. 10/04/31 See 262-3, Par. 10-A personal message on Cooperation.
6. 10/08/31 She referred Mrs. [2352] for a Physical Reading.
7. See also husband, [2124]'s, messages under [262] & [281] series.

REPORTS

1. 12/15/31 See 262-7, Par. 5-A regarding her definite work in A.R.E. Group I.
2. 2/07/32 See 262-10, Par. 14-A regarding how get to realization her true ideal.
3. 4/04/32 See 262-16, Par. 23-A regarding best place to give group message.
4. 4/17/32 See 262-17, Par. 11-A, 12-A regarding spirit entity "Abercrombie."
5. 5/15/32 See 262-19, Par. 11-A, personal message re Virtue & Understanding.
6. 7/24/32 See 262-24, Par. 9-A re developing automatic writing.
7. 8/07/32 See 262-25, Par. 15-A, 16-A re developing automatic writing.
8. 8/21/32 See 262-26, Par. 21-A regarding Patience.
9. GD's note: Mrs. [2125]'s husband, [2124], became intensely interested in spirit communication and spirit "phenomena", so she became active with him in the Spiritualist Church.
10. 8/14/60 When her husband died she was still living, although she was several years older than he.
11. 5/04/64 She died at the age of 94.

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