It is true that from the astrological aspects the entity has
diverted and is diverting some of the manifested urges. Yet,
know that no urge, no sign, no emotion, - whether of a latent
mental nature or of a material or emotional nature finding
expression in the body, - surpasses that birthright, WILL, -
the factor which makes the human soul, the human individual,
DIFFERENT from all other creatures in the earth, from all
manifestations of God's activity!
For he, man, has been made just a little lower than the
angels; with all the abilities to become ONE WITH HIM! not
the whole, nor yet lost in the individuality of the whole,
but becoming more and more personal in ALL of its
consciousnesses of the application of the individuality of
Creative Forces, thus more and more at-onement with Him, -
yet conscious of being himself.
From the astrological sojourns we find these as rather the
influences in the experience:
Jupiter, - the benevolent influence, indicating the
activities of the entity as being mostly among its fellow
men, APPLIED in INDIVIDUAL ways, yet affecting in its
relationships rather the masses or groups in their
activities.
Hence the individual activity of the entity should be in any
expression in the material plane dealing with individuals'
emotions and individuals' activities, rather than with
things; though it is possible that THROUGH things used by
individuals there would be the greater expression, - whether
in the demonstrating, or in the activity as a salesman OF
such.
Such activities, such relationships, become channels through
which greater expressions may be had, and in which the entity
may apply, - here a little and there a little, - the faith,
the hope, the fruits - yea - of the spirit of truth; and thus
make each individual, each community, each center, a better
place for men to dwell together in their dealings one with
another.
Mercury, - these influences are indicated in a manner, or
character, or way of thinking. Yet the entity has allowed
itself to drift somewhat away from this ability to make
decisions.
Manifest same more by turning the more within, - not as a
long-faced, sanctimonious individual, but one rather with a
living purpose, DETERMINED to be a living way in which
individuals, the homes, the firesides, may be better because
of, by and through the efforts of the entity.
Not that the entity would do anything by force or might, but
by sowing the seeds of the spirit, and LEAVING the results
with the Creative Forces, or God.
Arouse self, then, to that ability to "think straight" on
subjects, on conditions, on activities; not so much in a
speculative way or manner, - for, while there have been
periods when apparently things went well, even in this
sojourn, know that ye are but meeting thyself - and things
appear not so well.
Then, know it is with INDIVIDUALS, rather than with things,
that ye would deal; that there may be more harmony, more
peace, - yea, even more concern in self as to what IS to be,
and may be, accomplished in the entity's dealings with its
fellow men.
Neptune, - from this sojourn we find influences pertaining to
things of the mystical nature. Hence the inclination for the
entity to be speculative, or to speculate in ways that may
not always be wise.
But IF the activities are in relationships with peoples,
having to do with things that come over, or pass through, or
grow in water, then much more easily will there be found
harmony in the activities, - if the speculative influences
will be resisted oft in the experience.
From the astrological sojourns, then, we find both good and
bad influences, TO BE SURE; but the outcome of such is
dependent upon what is the ideal in relationships to things,
to individuals, to purposes, to spiritual imports.
Know that the ideal must ever be founded upon something that
is continuous; and only the SPIRIT IS CONTINUOUS! For, all
that is of a material or of an earthy nature MUST pass away.
Only purpose that is creative, that is prompted by truth as
founded in spiritual things, spiritual activities, spiritual
relations, continues.
To be sure, man in a material world needs to have that
activity which will bring things of a material nature into
his experience; but, - let these be as a result of the
expression or manifestation founded in spiritual things and
purposes, and not as the primary purpose alone. For, if
there will be the success that will live on, the material
results must be founded upon creative influences and forces.
As to the appearances in the earth, - we find that these are
expressed more through the emotions of the body. These have
not been so many, as related to the present experience or
activity, but they have been quite varied in their outward
appearance of activities in the earth.
Before this the entity was in the land of the present
nativity, during that period of the turmoils known as the
American Revolution; when it was necessary that the supplies
be carried from one portion of the land to another as needed.
The entity undertook to be a part of, and responsible for,
much of that activity, - through those winters and periods
when food and clothing were needed, from the lands of the
south. The entity sought to make connections in ways,
manners or means through which there could be carried forward
such supplies.
Thus we find in the present that those things having to do
with individuals' comfort, individuals' needs for material
sustenance, become channels in which the entity - in the
natural course of self's application - may find the greater
outlet for material activity.
Whether the activities would be in the selling of such, or in
the demonstrating of such, will depend upon the choice of the
entity; but they are to be in that field of supplying a need
in the experience of groups and masses, rather than too much
of an individual experience.
Those things partaking of the soil, or of the water. Those
of water offer the greater harmony in the experience, because
of the water sign indicated as a part of the entity's sojourn
through that consciousness.
The entity gained in that sojourn, the entity lost, and the
entity gained. So long as the activities were applied in a
direction in which the cause or purpose for the whole was
being carried on, or kept first and foremost, the entity
gained. It only lost when fear arose, because of some of
those manners and ways in which transports were confiscated
by others; and the fear of material loss caused the entity to
waver as to its purpose, as to the cause to which it had
sworn itself a part. But the entity gained again when there
were the strengthening activities of those from overseas, who
encouraged the entity to carry on, - in what might be termed
the supplying to the armies of those peoples fighting for, or
endeavoring to bring, FREEDOM into the experience of that new
land.
Then the name was Marcus Moore.
Before that the entity was in the Roman land, during that
period when there were the expansions under the direction of
Claudius Caesar; when portions of the Asian as well as
African lands were being used as means for the greater supply
of all the forces that went to make up a great empire.
The entity was among those who were put in charge of
productions, or among those active in what is now called the
Morocco land, and part of the Egyptian experience.
Then the entity acted not so much in the capacity of one who
levied the taxes, but as one who reported as to the ABILITIES
of the people to supply those things pertaining to cloth,
gold, silver, metals of all kinds that were used for the
defence, or in preparation for defence, as well as for
ornaments and things that were to be for the preserving of a
people.
Hence again we find that the entity's activity was pertaining
to the barter or trade of things, rather than in the taxes or
in that necessary to be paid as accounted by a people.
So, as indicated, the present fields of activity should be in
supplying the needs, not only for the comfort but for the
very preservation of the lives of groups and masses. Thus
may the entity find an outlet for itself, in such activity.
Yet, as needed through that experience and failed, the entity
must acquit himself like a man; with a purpose that is not
forgotten, and never indulging in those things in which
appetites become such that they overshadow the purposes for
which the application of self is being made.
The name then was Anodonos.
Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, during those
periods when there was the rebuilding after the periods of
turmoil and strife.
The entity was among those who had been close to the
counselors of the King, that had banished the Priest; being
among those set in authority for the gathering together of
the supplies of the land for the new endeavors that were
being undertaken, when there was the coalition of the
Atlanteans, the Priest, the Natives, and those of other
lands, for the activities being considered.
There we find that the entity acted in the capacity of what
would be termed in the present a lawyer, or advisor, or one
determining for those in authority the proper relations in
the social and the economic conditions of the land during
that period.
The entity gained throughout, in the name then Hal-Ed-Or.
Hence we find in the present that things of a speculative
nature, things having to do with stocks or bonds, become a
part of the entity's experience; especially things having to
do with new efforts on the part of groups to foster
activities pertaining to products of the soil, or the
combination of such products, would be of interest to the
entity.
As to the abilities of the entity in the present, that to
which it may attain, and how:
First, find thyself in that knowledge of what is thy ideal;
not merely an ideal as to what ye would like to have without
effort, but the ideal relationships in material plane, in the
mental plane, and in the spiritual phases of thy experience.
Then, know Who is the author of that ideal, - which is to be
constructive in nature, and in thy dealings with thy fellow
man.
Show due consideration as to how much ye owe the world,
rather than as to how much the world owes you!
The world owes every individual ONLY an opportunity to
express itself and its ideal of the Creative Forces, - which
will find expression in the manner we treat our fellow men.
As to the manner of expression in the material, -
In those fields as a salesman or a demonstrator, or as an
advisory counsel on such, or the overseeing of such, the
entity may find an outlet for its abilities, its virtues, as
WELL as the needs of constraining its vices.
Then, study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman not
ashamed, but rightly dividing the words of truth. And keep
self from those things of the world that would easily beset.
Show self as one NOT condemned in thine own mind.
Ready for questions.
(Q) In what section of the country would the entity be most
successful?
(A) Especially in any section of New York or New England.
(Q) In what particular type of work? Please give an
example.
(A) SELL something! Or counsel with someone as to how, as
to the better ways or means of conducting or selling the
products of its own particular vicinity, - as in combination
with individuals or groups, - for a protection of those who
have such to sell.
(Q) Should the entity go into government work of any kind?
(A) Through the government work there might be found a way,
but the better would be with the fellow man in organizing
groups as a means for disposing of their products; and this
would coincide with such works of the army or government.
(Q) With what particular type of products?
(A) As given, those that come from water, or from water and
land.
(Q) Is there any particular company, or individual, with
whom I should associate in this work?
(A) This must be worked out for self. For these indications
here may be merely OPENERS for the entity. lt may be best
worked out with groups, though through individual activity -
as indicated.
As to who, - ALL of those who are producers of such.
(Q) What has been the entity's past association with his
uncle, [...], and what are the urges in the present?
(A) They were brothers and co-workers in the sojourn before
this; and this offers a channel for the working together
again in those manners indicated, if there is the keeping of
self in those proper manners as to leaving alone the
influences which would divert self.
Also their experiences were together in the Roman land.
(Q) Are there any other suggestions for the entity at this
time?
(A) Study what has been given here. Analyze self and
self's purposes, and we will find the ways being opened for
real activity.
We are through for the present.
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