This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 5th day of March, 1940, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [2132], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mr. [1797].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Born September 9, 1870, in Sandusky, Ohio.

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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, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the records here of that entity now called [2132].
3. In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them here, these are chosen with the desire and purpose that this may be a helpful experience for the entity.
4. While the entity has experienced and does experience within self very decided views on most every phase of human experience, the entity has learned (and not always applied) that it is well to be a good listener, as well as declaimer.
5. It is well to be very sure of self, and of the stands self will take; yet one may learn much from the counsel of others, if one will weigh in the balance that which is the prompting spirit of any such counsel or discussion.
6. Hence these interpretations here are chosen to be as advice and counsel, that may be weighed in the experience. Thus, paralleling same with that which is an ideal, there may be drawn those conclusions that it is not all of life to be SO SURE that others also - as well as self - have a place, a niche to fill in the affairs of man, but it must be realized that they each in their sphere are to make known THEIR concept, and to the glory of Creative Forces and not for self-aggrandizement nor for self as an authority.
7. For, ONE is the authority, - even Him, who has bought the life, the soul of each entity, with His own PERFECTED way!
8. Then, let thy activities, thy concepts, thy judgements, be weighed in those counsels as He gave.
9. In choosing the urges, or the indication of urges as arise, latently and manifestedly in the experience of the entity, - we find:
10. Astrological urges are not existent because of the position of the sun, moon or any planet at the time of birth, but rather because the soul-entity is a part of the Universal Consciousness and has dwelt in those environs. Thus they yield, or wield, an influence upon individual application of spiritual and mental truths or laws, AS they are brought into material manifestations.
11. As this entity then, particularly, is under the influence of Jupiter, Venus, Uranus, Mercury and Mars, - and as these are in those positions that they wield a great power, or force, upon those having sojourned in those environs, through this present year and the next, and the next, - it behooves the entity to apply self - especially during these periods - if it would leave that impress, that concept, or gain to self an awareness of what it all has been and is ABOUT; and why a soul enters a material manifestation, its purposes, its aims, its desires, and in what manner these may be used or acted upon to give or leave an awareness of a helpful influence in the lives of those with whom the entity has come in contact.
12. In UNION - of thought, of purpose - there is strength. In diffusion, in wrangle or contention, the strongest fort is weakened.
13. From Jupiter we find those abilities of the entity to wield and influence upon groups, and masses, and classes. This has not always in the present been accomplished, owing to the antagonism which has been created by dissension.
14. The combination of Jupiter with Venus makes for the love of the beautiful, of harmony, of music and art in ALL its influences in the affairs of individuals.
15. And, to be sure, in these fields of activity or service the greater accomplishments, - yea, the greater service, - may be rendered to others.
16. It isn't what one takes or enjoys that becomes a part of self, but to have is to give away.
17. Thus in the application of self in music, in the criticism of music, - or in the arousing of the souls and the hearts of others to the awareness of the place and the purpose of music within their lives, - there may be spanned that realm which music alone and the appreciation of such can do in a material environ.
18. Though there have been foes and enemies made, then, these should not be held as that which produces fear or doubt in the experience of the entity. For, learn - in music, in art, as well as in all phases of human experience - "KNOW, O MAN, THE LORD THY GOD IS ONE!"
19. The attempts of many, to thy own experience, may appear to be futile. Are they to be encouraged because of their futility? Rather, analyze that which such attempts may bring into the experience of others. If it is of a creative nature, and towards that purpose for which each soul should seek to give expression, then encourage their efforts, - by their being influenced because of thy very abilities. If that created is of a nature that arouses only the secular, the selfish, or the satisfying of carnal appetites, then discourage such.
20. From Uranus we find the extremes that have been and are the experience, - which force the entity, as it were, to activity.
21. While the entity may have become, in the passing years, more and more stable in itself, KNOW that - for self, particularly - when ye stop, little time in this experience is left.
22. So, be ye up and doing, with a heart and a mind never fainting, but with one purpose in view, - that the glory of God, His holiness, may be made manifest among men!
23. In Mars we find anger and madness, that has often aroused or brought great differences of opinions; and their expressions that have made for divisions among thy fellows, as well as in thy friendships and associations.
24. It is well that anger and its ability for expression be existent, but woe indeed to those who allow same to become stumblingblocks, and to cause hate, malice and injustice to be dealt in ANY manner to their fellow men! For, know indeed, as ye do it unto the least of thy brethren ye do it unto thy Maker; and ye MUST meet thyself and that manner of soul ye present to thy Maker. For ye must - as all - STAND before Him and be judged according to the measure ye have meted to thy fellow man!
25. Symbols and such activities have always meant something to the entity. Hence certain characters of adornments would be well about the entity. Keep something blue, and especially the color and emanations of the lapis lazuli; not the slick or polished nature, but of that nature that the emanations from same may give life and vitality.
26. As to the appearances in the earth, these we find quite varied, quite far apart, and not great in number that are influences - or to influence the rest of the experience in this present sojourn.
27. Before this (among those having an influence in the present) the entity was in the land of the present nativity, when there were the very early settlings of those peoples who came for the purposes of freedom, - political, social and economic, as well as religious freedom.
28. The entity was very decided in its thoughts and purpose through that sojourn. Though young in years when arriving in the land, from what is now called Holland, the entity became an influence and a power; not only for its own peoples but for the natives in the land.
29. And the entity, it may be said, was so engaging as to be able to capture - for the use of many - the songs, the music of that crude (at the time) but purposeful land.
30. Thus creative music, - that is both historic and yet partaking of the influences from the natural environs, or of a pastoral nature, - becomes a channel through which the entity may give great expression, that will AROUSE the soul, the deep intent and purpose of the many. And in such will, and should be, the activities of the entity. While it takes on the color of the environ, to be sure, it arouses that which both repels and attracts the best in the inmost thoughts, the real souls of others.
31. The name then was Anne Hanann. The entity gained throughout, yet many were the hardships materially. And in the middle of the days, and experiences, blessings of material satisfaction, blessings of material gains, have and do come to the entity.
32. Before that the entity was in the Chaldean land, during those periods when there were peoples gathering there from other lands.
33. The entity then was one close in authority to those who ruled in the land, during the periods of Nebuchadnezzar and those closely following same.
34. Hence we find that the entity enjoyed the blessings, or curses (dependent upon their use), which the natural sources and resources had to offer. Yet the entity was not wholly pleased with the happenings, because of the social environs as well as the lack of harmony - in those periods - in the mental and spiritual development of the peoples.
35. The entity then heard many mournings of a people, and of many peoples of varied lands, - and combined what may be called the true oriental music (or the mourns) with the joys of those who put their trust wholly in, and looked for, redeeming force and power.
36. Then the name was Helzonput, - the entity gained, lost and gained; gained in the very desire to keep the helpful influences in the minds of those with whom the entity came in contact, so as to bring joy and harmony; lost in the turning of these influences for self's own gain, and in the exerting of same for self's own indulgences.
37. But from that sojourn we find in the present that great abilities arise from deep within, to wield a power of might, as well as the still small voice of love and hope.
38. Before that the entity was in the land now known as or called the land of promise, or the Gobi land, during those periods when Said (?) and the Golden Temple were among the activities of that people.
39. The entity then was a princess, who chose to be among those who would exchange views with the peoples of other lands.
40. Thus the entity became the daughter-in-law (as would be called in the present) of King Araaraart in the Egyptian land. Thus there were the establishings of associations with the teachings of Ra (or Ra-Ta), and those of Said (?) and Mu in those periods.
41. ESPECIALLY was the music of the Temple Beautiful of interest to the entity, though there were changes wrought, - and with its companion the entity attempted to establish the first of that activity in what is now the French-Mongoloid land, or what is the Sumar (?) land.
42. These then have an influence in the present, - things of gold and of the forms as we have indicated, upon the entity. Also there arises the power of might, and the counseling, and to have its own way - innately.
43. The name then was Su-mu-um.
44. As to the abilities of the entity in the present:
45. Study to show thyself approved unto God, who in His Son should be (MUST be) thy ideal; rightly dividing the words of truth - as may be gathered here, there. And know, they that are not against thee gather with thee.
46. Keep self in that activity which is never a condemning of thy fellows or of thyself; and in creative music, in the helping and encouraging of others to appreciate same, lies the greater forces and powers for good.
47. Ready for questions.
48. (Q) Is there any clean cut solution for the problems existing in my own home?
    (A) Give and take, if you would solve these problems, - in the light of those things that have been indicated throughout thy experience; and, as indicated here, MUST be set as self's giving an example of same!
49. (Q) Shall I continue my policy of silence in reference to them, or do something about them? and if so, what?
    (A) As indicated, let self be an example - in word as well as deed.
50. (Q) Am I unduly or unnecessarily anxious about the state of mind and health of my sister, with whom I am visiting at present?
    (A) We haven't the sister. These conditions should be approached rather from her own seeking. But as we would analyze from thy own experiences, - DO NOT domineer same!
51. (Q) Is there any way I can really help her?
    (A) Keep self in that way in which ye are helpful to ALL, and it will be the greater help for her.
52. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. 2/26/40 [2132]'s letter:
   The Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc.
   Dear Sirs - If these questions are not in order please disregard them -
   1. Is there any clean cut solution for the problems existing in my own home - and shall I continue my policy of silence in reference to them, or do something about them. And if so, what?
   Am I unduly or unnecessarily anxious about the state of mind and health of my sister, with whom I am visiting at present? Is there any way I can really help her? Can I contact, or help in any way, the one real love of my life, who is supposed by some of his friends to have committed suicide?
   As I am not extravagant, and want only what I need - is it right for me to spend what is necessary without "taking thought" or must I husband my resources?
   Can I "click into place" and where is it?
   Is there anything really constructive for me to do with the years that remain for me, here? Can I in this incarnation, expiate my sins of omission and commissions and compliance in this, and past lives - and obviate returning again to this plane of consciousness? Please send samples of all publications.
   With many thanks believe me
   Most sincerely yours [2132]
2. 2/29/40 [2132]'s letter to EC:
   Mrs. [2132] Care [of] ... ..., New York
   My dear Mr. Cayce,
   I have to thank you for your prompt reply to my letter - and to tell you that I shall await my reading on Tuesday - March fifth - full of faith and expectancy - knowing as Dr. Cannon [Alexander Cannon?] says in one of his books - that it is the only possible accurate diagnosis.
   With many thanks - in advance, believe me.
   Most sincerely yours [2132] P.S. If it makes any difference - I omitted telling you that I was a professional musician - and came into this world knowing a great deal of music - and with a memory of much of ... [?] - and with rare musical gifts which I have utterly failed to express - for reasons which you will see - and you will also see that much of my thoughts are after thoughts. It will be a great gratification to be able to tell [...], [1797]'s aunt - that you could read my writing. Perhaps that was psychic - too - and how you will need no proof of the fact that my thoughts are more after - than fore.

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