This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the David E. Kahn home, 20 Woods Lane, Scarsdale, N.Y., this 17th day of November, 1940, in accordance with request made by the self - through her stepfather, Mr. [1021], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Miss [2403], her mother and stepfather. Born October 9, 1921, in Richmond Hill, Long Island, N.Y.

TEXT

1. GC: You will give the relation of this entity and the universe, and the universal forces; giving the conditions that 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 entity in the present, that to which it may attain, and how. You will answer the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: (In going back over years from the present - " - '36 - changes - '35, '34 - " etc., on back to birth date.)
3. Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [2403].
4. In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them here, these - as we find - are unusual in many respects.
5. There are the abilities, the possibilities, those influences as may enable the entity to fulfil purposes in this or that direction.
6. Hence these interpretings are chosen with the desire and purpose that we may assist the entity in meeting in self that as may minimize the faults, magnify the virtues. For, each soul enters with a purpose - and it is not by mere chance that this or that experience comes in the activities of the individual. For, God is not mocked, and whatsoever a soul soweth, that must it reap; and He is not short in meting out to individuals those opportunities. For, He hath not willed that any soul should perish, but hath with every temptation given a way, if the soul will rely upon Him. For He is the strength, the power, and a very present help in trouble.
7. Forget not, then, to seek first HIS ways, and all that is necessary, all that will bring into the experience the opportunities for the greater expression towards fulfilling that for which a soul enters, will be the experience here and now.
8. In those influences in the activities of an entity, two - yea, three influences become the channels through which urges arise in the experiences of an individual entity: the environs in a material manifestation, the earthly sojourns, and the sojourns in the astrological aspects during the interims between activities in the material plane.
9. Thus we find each, as body, mind, soul, making for those urges that arise that are latent or manifested in the experience of an entity. The mental, or mind, is the way; as in spiritual aspects we find Father, Son and Holy Spirit as the three phases; the Mind, the Son, the Way.
10. For this entity, then, we find these as astrological aspects; not because the sun, the moon, stars or planets were in this or that position at the time of birth, but rather because of what the individual entity has done about its opportunities it has brought into materialization the activities in this present experience.
11. Here we find Mercury, Venus, Neptune, Saturn, as a part of the experiences of the entity through astrological aspects.
12. Hence one of high MENTAL abilities. Thus THINGS, conditions, are aspects of the entity's mental and material, as well as spiritual aspects.
13. Thus we will find, though the entity is highly spiritually-MINDED, such spirituality must be a PRACTICAL experience for the entity. Thus there will be those influences that must not allow the practicability of material experiences to overshadow spirituality in the experience. DO NOT become TOO material-minded.
14. In Venus we find love, beauty, art, music, those things of natures that bring into the experience the appreciation of the beautiful. Spiritualize all; that the way of such in the material manifestation may bring naught but harmony and peace into the experience of the entity.
15. We find in Neptune the visions, dreams, hopes, aspirations; and things having to do with air, water, and the elements BEYOND the realm of the earth. Hence we will find, in the choices for companionship, or even for the close relationships, it will be with those who deal with, or have to do with activities in same.
16. Then, in thy activity, learn much of those individuals who are air-MINDED, and of the activity itself.
17. In Saturn we find those unusual aspects of CHANGES bringing helpful influences into the experience of the entity, rather than detrimental forces. This is a benevolent aspect; though to the entity there is oft the latent and manifested desire for conditions or experiences to remain the same, not seeking then great changes. But fear them not, if the mental hopes, attitudes and desires are kept in constructive directions. See in all such changes greater opportunities as BEING through and of the mercies in a loving Father.
18. Bring into the experience JOY, gladness, the natural sources of those influences that arise in peace, harmony and understanding.
19. These as we find are the astrological aspects that produce the effects of changes latent through the soul forces of the entity.
20. As to the material sojourns, - these find expressions in the emotions of the body, the longings that are a part of the entity's experience.
21. Thus, while all may not be given in the present, these as we find are those that bring in the present activity, now, and for the next seven to fourteen years, not only the environmental but the mental and spiritual urge also.
22. Before this the entity was in the land of the present nativity, during the early settling in the land, in the valley of what is called the Mohawk. It was during those periods when turmoils and strife were the occasion, by the activities of not only the natives but those of the other lands, that were the determining factors in the settlings of the land.
23. The entity in those activities gained, and through those influences brought about for the peoples of the settlements, for the activities in the land, not only harmony in music but the conservation through home economics and the FREEDOM of activity for every phase of relationships.
24. Thus the abilities of the entity in the present, as we will find, will be rather in that of a career, at least in a portion of the present experience; that may be attained the greater through music and the study and application of home economics as combined with same. However, the greater career eventually for the entity will be the home, and in the companionship with aviators or such as are associated with same.
25. The name then, as we find, was Elizabeth Arson.
26. Before that the entity was in the Norse land, or in that portion of the land now so overrun by those activities of greed and misrepresentations in the affairs of individual experiences.
27. For, the entity was among those peoples who knew turmoils and strifes during that experience. And but for the activities that were brought about through many of the associates and companions of the entity - as Arden Obkiun, - there would have been many changes in those lands during that experience.
28. Hardships were a part of the entity's experience, materially. Mentally and spiritually the entity GAINED in the abilities to bring into the awarenesses of the many, the needs for united effort on the part of those of ONE purpose and of ONE mind.
29. Before that the entity was in the land now known as the Promised Land, during the early experiences of the Master, as He walked in the earth.
30. There we find the entity was among the children blessed by Him, by those activities in Bethsaida when there were the gatherings of the groups for the hearing of the messages of Him, - who is the way, the truth, the light.
31. In those experiences the entity attained to great abilities in the MENTAL activity of gathering spiritual truths, that brought into the lives of those who followed in HIS way that of JOY - though in service; JOY - though in trial; JOY - though in persecutions for a cause and for a purpose.
32. In the latter portion of the experience the entity was closely associated with the activities and the establishings of the church in Laodicea.
33. The name then was Lascha. Throughout the experience there, the entity was the home builder; and many of that era called the entity blessed.
34. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, when there were turmoils and strifes through those activities and rebellions brought about. Yet, the entity was among those who were constant in the relationships with those services for the establishings of homes, of families, rather than of that as had been a portion of the experience - that is, the state's activity in the home.
35. Thus we find the entity was a leader in the establishing of such influences in the affairs of individuals in homes, as might bring harmony among those material products and those who kept or tended the affairs of the home - or between those who produced the products for the home, the those who prepared same in the home.
36. Here again in the present we find those manifestations that are latent and manifested from the entity's experience through that sojourn, - in the name Tek-La-ium.
37. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, that to which it may attain, and how:
38. First, study to know thy ideal; not merely that things, individuals or conditions be, but the spiritual ideal first, the mental ideal next, the material ideal thirdly - and what may be thy INDIVIDUAL contribution to MAKING such practical in thy own experience! Not how much others may do, but how much YE may do to show others this better way.
39. As to the material activities, - prepare thyself in music, in those things having to do with the harmonies of same; in application in home economics and those fields that bring the greater harmonies into the experience of individuals who would build the home - that which IS the channel through which greater influences of every nature as of spiritual import may be made manifest.
40. Keep thyself from censure. Condemn none. Forgive as ye would be forgiven. Learn, in deed and in truth, the great commandment; that if ye would know the truth which would make thee free, ye must love thy fellow man as ye would have thy Father, thy God love thee.
41. Ready for questions.
42. (Q) Is St. Lawrence College, Canton, N.Y., the proper one for me?
    (A) The proper one; and there will be found MUCH in this environ that will awaken abilities that are yet latent.
43. (Q) In what type of work should I specialize?
    (A) Home economics; and music.
44. (Q) Why am I so tense?
    (A) For you are so alive! But leave self more and more in that attitude of RESTING in Him. Tenseness here, for this entity, bespeaks the vitality, the desire to be DOING! Hence the warning, - in thy doing, do not become too material-minded.
    Remember, - let every purpose, every desire, every hope be tempered with the spirit of truth; sowing only the seed of the spirit, - love, kindness, patience. Those things bring into the experience not that of longfacedness, not those forces that would hinder from finding real joy. For, remember, - He is God of love, for He IS love. He is God of JOY, for He IS joy; a God of happiness, for He IS happiness! And only those forces that are in the nature of fear and doubt, and hate and jealousy and such, bring those influences that are destructive or disappointing in the experience.
45. (Q) What type of music, - piano or some other?
    (A) Piano, to be sure, is the BASIS; but the stringed instruments, to be sure, are those fields of greater expression. Harp, guitar, violin or the like.
46. (Q) Is Unity type of spiritual endeavor?
    (A) Unity is a field of endeavor. The TRUTH - as in Him - is the way! The church is in thyself. For, thy body is the temple of the living God. THERE he hath promised to meet thee. Hence not in an organization, not in a name, not in a title; for there is only one Name given under heaven whereby men may be saved, and He hath promised, "If ye love me and keep my commandments, I will come and abide with thee."
    Make that not merely a saying, that may be passed by, but - as ye are practical - LIVE it! As ye are loving, DO it! As ye are kind, live it in EVERY way. THAT is the Christ way; and bespeaks unity of purpose with all that would do good.
47. (Q) Why have I a great fear of the water?
    (A) AIR-MINDED individuals fear water. These, as indicated, are a part of the entity's experience. Read that as has been indicated here; you will find how often water has brought fear into the material activities of the entity.
48. (Q) What sports am I best suited for?
    (A) Those such as basket ball or other things of such natures. Hand ball, riding, golf and the like - outdoors!
49. (Q) When I am confronted with a question, why does my mind cease to function temporarily?
    (A) Remember the warning that has first been indicated, as to doing the first things first. Know thy IDEAL; and this will of itself be answered. As He hath given, "If ye abide with me, fear not as to problems, or even as to what ye shall answer; for in the selfsame HOUR it is given thee as to the choice to be made."
    Let love, peace, harmony, abide with thee always. Let that prayer be ever, in thy consciousness as ye meditate:
    LORD, HERE AM I! I SEEK THY WAYS. LEAD ME AS THOU WOULD HAVE ME GO. NOT MY WAY, LORD, BUT THINE BE DONE IN AND THROUGH ME. NOT SACRIFICE, O GOD, BUT LOVE I OFFER TO OTHERS, AS THOU HAST SHOWN TO ME IN HIM - THE CHRIST.
50. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. 10/20/35 Her brother, Mr. [1024], had obtained a Physical Reading via Mr. [1021], who was not then married to their mother. [1024]'s Physical Reading indicated he was an Atlantean.

REPORTS

1. 10/01/43 Stepfather [1021]'s note at end of a descriptive letter of the military burial of [2403]'s husband: "Remember, you said [2403] would marry an aviator."

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