This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 8th day of October, 1940, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [2378], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by her sister, Mrs. [1223].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Miss [2378], Mrs. [1223] and Marguerite Parks. Born April 18, 1909, in Troy, North Carolina.

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, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [2378].
3. In giving the interpretations of the records here, we find there are many influences which have an effect upon the emotional and reactive forces of this entity.
4. Thus color harmonies to the entity are of special interest. And unless the entity has those colors about the self that are desired at the moment, it is not altogether happy or content.
5. Tints, rather than shades, should be those colors about the entity; while the apparel would be rather the decided hues. As changes come, these to the entity merely change their manner or way of combination for the apparel; those that are not too sombre, yet not too much of the concise nature or that present figures out of harmony. Have tints, rather than decided shades, about the entity.
6. In music we find still the harmonious as goes with same, and the activities of the entity are more in keeping when there are those harmonious sounds to the MOOD of the entity at the moment. Those of the semi-classical nature, rather than too much of the jazz, become more in keeping with the temperaments of the entity as we find.
7. As to what may be called the life's pattern, or life's seal, - this we find is of a very unusual nature, as will be indicated in some of the experiences of the entity through its material sojourns.
8. It would be as a shield with a plume, with three feathers; these in different tints, - as the white, the blue, the red - the white in the center. Upon either side of this would be a figure, though not the same; one the unicorn, the other the lion with the crown.
9. These would be given as the shield; for the entity has been of royalty, as it has been called.
10. In interpreting the astrological aspects in relationships to the material sojourns, these are better indicated in the seal, as well as in the influence of color harmony and musical tones, than might be indicated in characteristics; for these as indicated are much farther-reaching.
11. Astrologically we find Mercury, Venus (though Venus is not in that aspect as some), Jupiter, Uranus AND Mars. Thus when Mars and Venus have been in conjunction, these have been periods when misunderstandings - or indifferences - have become, as to the entity, magnified in the experience.
12. In Mercury we find the high mental abilities, the discernment, as indicated also in the harmonious activity in color, as in the three feathers or plumes; also as indicated in the determination - as in the power of the lion and the unicorn. And these at times have been apparently to the entity that which has brought some disturbing experiences, because of what others called pure hardheadedness - or some have given it not such an easy name even as that!
13. We find in Venus the harmonious periods, as well as the abilities in those directions of any detail; whether in music teaching, or in office or secretarial activity. For, in either of these the entity may make a career for itself, if there is the desire to do so. These we would not pass up entirely, then; yet the home - as from the Venus forces as combined with the Jupiterian - will make for the greater experience for the entity.
14. In Uranus we find the extremes; and these combined at times with Mars and the adverse forces of Venus bring very disturbing influences, or the inclination for the entity to condemn itself - and at times others apparently feel that the entity takes it out on others.
15. These as we find are the astrological aspects in the experience of the entity in this present sojourn.
16. As to the appearances in the earth and their influence upon the activities of the entity, under the astrological aspects:
17. Before this the entity was in the land of the present sojourn, during the early settlings in the land, when there were those families made up of those who had chosen to come into the land as maidens for the companionship with the men who had settled in the land.
18. The entity was among the first of the children of such unions, born in what is now a portion of Yorktown.
19. Hence those activities especially in relationships to that portion of the land should be of special interest, as well as portions of the land wherein the entity would find the greater activity in a mental as well as in a material way. And the spiritual applications would be necessary in the relationships through such experiences.
20. The name then was Leona Cummings. In the experience the entity gained. For, as the entity then was one who was lauded, pampered and petted by most of those about the entity, it brought into the experience the opportunities for the aiding and helping of many through those trying periods through which the entity lived in that land.
21. The entity was acquainted then with those things of outdoors, and those things pertaining to the soil.
22. Hence nature and its harmonies, and its workings together, has for the entity a particular attraction at times; and as has been indicated especially as to colors or tones, rather than what would be called shades.
23. Before that the entity was in the English land, during those periods when there were the turmoils between the sisters who were in the position for the throne of England.
24. The entity was among those of the household of royalty, and in those experiences as the Queen Elizabeth made for those activities that were questioned by many, yet to many brought those periods of the greater consideration for the subjects of the land; the favors that were administered by the entity to those of various periods of activities in relationships to other lands brought many questionings.
25. As to whether or not it was a period of development, or of retardment, may be better determined by the manner in which the entity is STILL held in reverence by many of certain groups or classes in that particular land. And all of these should have a particular interest.
26. For, the power as exerted - though questioned by many - was EVER administered in all good conscience, and in keeping with that which was patriotic for the peoples and the land; though not so much in what would be called today the considering of the land without respect to the individuals ruled by the entity through that experience.
27. In the present these find at times both good and bad influences; for the feeling that arises in the innate experience of the entity as respecting policies of individuals, when the entity comes in contact with same, causes turmoils latent and manifested within the self.
28. Keep these in those same purposes that were manifested in that experience as the ruler of that land.
29. Before that the entity was in the promised land, or Palestine land, during those periods prior to that in which the Master walked in the earth; rather in those periods of turmoil when there was the breaking up of groups because of religious prejudices and the religious purpose and tenets, and those things that brought about the interference of the other lands, in the land in which the entity found its activities - as a mother of the priest during that experience.
30. For, in those associations and activities there were overtures made that brought about those changes in that land.
31. The name then was Durella. This experience brought to the entity the hopes, the desires, which were completed in that experience as the queen of the English land.
32. From that experience we find in the present the innate and latent feelings respecting individuals or groups, when there are those discussions as to certain laws pertaining to church or state, and their influence upon various groups; and that of a dependence and yet independence manifested in the activities of the entity.
33. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, when there were those turmoils and strifes which had arisen through the activities which brought about the banishment of the Priest.
34. The entity grew up under those periods of turmoil; yet with the return of the Priest, and the readjustments which came about, the entity was active as an instructress, or teacher, in the symbols and the music of that particular period; and the entity was an adept upon the harp.
35. Hence stringed instruments of every nature are of particular interest, or MAKE the harmony; while horns or such do not carry that same feeling to the entity in their expression.
36. The name then was Ol-En-On.
37. As to the abilities of the entity in the present:
38. First, as may be given to all, find thy ideal. Thy experience in the present is not an easy one, unless there is the analyzing of desires, purposes, hopes, and then the adhering to same in such a manner as to remain true to same throughout this experience.
39. Activities in relation to detail, as in secretarial work or instructing in music, are outlets for the entity in the present; in which there may come a great deal of satisfaction.
40. The IDEAL manner is to build these rather in the home.
41. Right for questions.
42. (Q) What would be the interpretation of my seal as given?
    (A) As may be indicated by the various types of experience, and the warring natures within self in the present; with the colors of the plumes as most significant, - the white for purity, the blue for purpose, the red for the strength needed.
43. (Q) In what city or town should I attempt to get into this work?
    (A) As indicated, in those portions of the land in which the entity had its last sojourn, - or those portions of Tidewater, Virginia.
44. (Q) Do I have any latent talent that could be developed?
    (A) Greater expression may be found in those fields indicated. The latent talent, of course, is RULING! Hence the home is the better place to express it than in others, under the present environs.
45. (Q) To what musical notes and colors do I vibrate?
    (A) As indicated, the stringed instruments rather than the horn, see? and thus the harmonious type.
    Colors, - rather tints and tones than decided shades, as indicated.
46. (Q) Should I wear any particular color or symbol for spiritual aid?
    (A) That to which the entity vibrates the MOST, to be sure, would be misconstrued the most oft by others! but the coronet as of Queen Beth's time will make you invincible to men or to others! But wear it out of sight!
47. (Q) What do my day visions of a revolving universe studded with stars symbolize?
    (A) That power to which the entity attained, and ruled the universe as the Queen!
48. (Q) Is there any present record of my earthly sojourn prior to this?
    (A) Is there none of Queen Beth's? Books and books of them! Read 'em!
49. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. 9/40 [2378]'s letter to EC:
   My dear Mr. Cayce:
   I have heard my sister, Mrs. [1223] talk so much of you and the association that I feel that at this time a reading is what I most need to help me find what I should do with my life.
   I am a working girl making only small salaries and I'm not employed at the present time. Will you give me a life reading for $10.00. I feel that it would help me in more ways than one, and I certainly would appreciate your help.
   Wish best wishes, I am,
   Very truly yours, [2378]

REPORTS

1. Questions not asked: How can I be of the most help to the following at this time: Mother, Father, Sisters, Brothers? What is the significance of my being named [2378]? Why have I always resented being dictated to?
2. 8/26/41 EC consciously read her aura - see under 5746-1 Reports.
3. 1/04/42 She obtained an Aura Chart reading - see 2378-2.
4. 9/21/42 She obtained a Physical Reading - see 2378-3.
5. 12/04/42 She obtained a second Physical Reading - see 2378-4.
6. 4/05/51 Reply to Questionnaire:
   1. Do you still have a copy of your Life Reading? Yes
   2. How many times have you read your Life Reading? (If many times, give approximate number.) 12
   3. Did you read it to or with someone else and, if so, what was the relation of the person to you? Friends
   4. Have you given a copy of your reading to anyone and, if so, what was the relationship to you of that person? No
   5. How recently have you read your Life Reading? About one year ago.
   6. In what respects do you feel that your Life Reading was (1) true [circled], (2) false, (3) correct, (4) imaginary, (5) hocus pocus, (6) inaccurate, (7) incomplete, (8) trivial?
   7. Do you believe in a reincarnation of the soul and, if so, why? Makes sense
   8. What is your idea or concept of Karma? Is it (a) a state to which a people aspire, (b) a state to which an individual aspires, (c) an environmental influence, (d) a hereditary influence, (e) something you yourself have done or thought or left undone and unthought in a previous incarnation? [underlined]
   9. Have you in any respect consciously changed your (1) vocation, (2) thoughts, (3) actions or reactions toward others as a result of your Life Reading? Yes
   10. Assuming your life to be no casual accident or experiment, do you have any new or different concept as to the purpose of your life as a result of your Life Reading? Yes 11. Have you ever systematically or otherwise set apart any part of your day, week, month or any other period of your time for introspection or an examination and analysis of your inner self (and we do not mean writing in a diary) as suggested in your Life Reading? If not, why not and, if so, are there any results measurable to you? No
   12. Do you regard your vocation, whether it be as laborer, supervisor, manager, official, engineer, lawyer, doctor, housewife, mother, or what not, as the dominant force in your life or do you look upon your vocation as an agency through which you can the better fulfil your purpose in this life? Yes
   13. How, in your opinion, can our Association best carry on the work of Edgar Cayce and the good for which he stood? [No response]

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