This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 23rd day of January, 1941, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [2437] new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by his wife's cousin, Mr. [2398].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Hugh Lynn Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Born April 30, 1905, in Passaic, N.J.

TEXT

1. HLC: 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, 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 - yes - change - " etc., on back to birth date.)
3. Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [2437].
4. In giving the interpretations of the records here, so many unusual qualities for good present themselves that it would be hard for the entity in its present state of awareness to accept much that might be given.
5. But these interpretations are chosen with the desire and purpose that this be a most helpful experience for the entity.
6. The companion of the entity might indeed count self most fortunate to be in the position as a helpmeet to the entity. But woe be to all if there were to come about question marks after the activities in any way!
7. In interpreting the urges latent and manifested as we find them here, - there are urges arising from astrological aspects - or the sojourns during the interims between earthly incarnations. These are not always easy to interpret into material words, yet these may be indicated for this particular entity. The astrological urges are not existent merely because of the position of the planets, or any phase of so called astrology, but because of a consciousness in an environ interpreted in the name of planets, - that are as companions with the earth in its journey through this particular phase of the universe, or universal consciousness.
8. Here, for this entity, we find Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus as the names, or environs, or consciousnesses, in which activities are indicated.
9. In Venus, - a love such that indeed anyone might be proud to call this entity a friend. For, the sincerity is above reproach as to relationships in EVERY form. These need to be kept, not as boastful things, but as a security upon which to build in this material experience. Live it, talk it, - but not boastfully.
10. We find in Mercury a high mental ability, especially gifted - as most Atlanteans would be, and are - in mathematics, or things mechanical. Thus in the field of mathematics and mechanics will the entity find the greater outlet for the abilities.
11. However, as will be seen in the urges from the material or earthly sojourns, nature and outdoors become also a manifested and a latent urge. Hence at times the office, or hours that bind become rather as an influence to produce restlessness in the experience of the entity. Yet, as we find, choices may be made by the entity to make them as purposeful as thy ideals are as to morals and material relationships, in the own consciousness.
12. For, as we find, changes that will be and are being wrought through the studies, the applications of self in the direction toward things of a mechanical and mathematical nature, will bring ABUNDANT material gains.
13. Do not let prosperity materially undo thy mental and spiritual purposes.
14. In Uranus we find the extremes that have been a part of the experience, and the tenseness - both as to sincerity and as to that which unsettles, because of material conditions appearing as if the material efforts were being fraught with discouragements. But hold to the ideal. Choose aright, and then go straight ahead; knowing that the Lord helps those who help themselves, PROVIDED their purposes are not of a selfish or egotistical nature.
15. As to the appearances in the earth, - we find that these have not been so many as to numbers, yet very definite; and having definite urges in the material activities and channels through which the entity may gain the more.
16. Before this, then, the entity was in that activity during what was called the reconstruction period after 1776.
17. For, then in the name Quaker Collins, the entity was active as an engineer or surveyor, or in the laying out of lines, metes and bounds, and those things having to do with state, county and nation. And in the humbleness, the sincerity, the entity brought helpful influences into the experiences of others.
18. Yet disputations that arose over some of the decisions made by the entity brought disappointments and discouragements to the entity; tending to make it withdraw from such ACTIVE service and become in part a recluse, holding a grudge against many in high places.
19. These remain as questions in the present experience of the entity. But know whereon ye stand; first in the spiritual and in the mental; then apply the material efforts in that sincerity of purpose. Thus you will very soon find recognition of the abilities, and there will be material returns commensurate and in keeping with the effort and sincerity spent.
20. As in that experience, it is error to sit still. As we have oft indicated, DO SOMETHING; but never find fault, - and DO NOT condemn self for being this or that, or unable to do this or that. Just DO WITH THY MIGHT WHAT THY HANDS FIND TO DO! For, KNOW that there is a force, a power divine, that takes cognizance of the manner, the purpose for which each entity, each soul labors. Know that His law is perfect, and that it pours out blessings when least expected.
21. Before that the entity was in the Incal or Peruvian land, during those periods when there were the settling in the land by those from other lands.
22. And the abuses of the privilege granted them by the entity, as one in authority, during the period, brought hates, sudden judgments, the condemning of self for TRUSTING, for believing in other than that as may be accomplished by self.
23. This, in its growth, belittles self. Hence there is the need in the present that this be erased. For thy purposes, thy intents, ARE worthy. They need not justifying, rather GLORIFYING in determination, in purpose, to succeed IN making things, people, conditions, aware of same.
24. In that experience the entity was known as Ignotelo.
25. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, during those periods of activity following the regeneration of the Priest; when there were the establishments of manners, ways and means for communications.
26. Hence the entity was what today would be called an architect; drawing plans, or laying out means for transportation, - as in boats and cars of all characters, - as to produce or maintain less friction in ROLLING stock, or rolling parts; these were among the first activities of the entity in that particular experience.
27. So, in the present, make thy specialty in mechanical things that have to do with moving parts. For, ye will become aware of thy abilities in this direction, as ye apply many of those things ye accomplished in that sojourn, - as Tul-Mep-On.
28. Before that the entity was in the Atlantean land, during those periods of the great expansion as to ways, means and manners of applying greater conveniences for the peoples of the land, - things of transportation; the aeroplane as called today, but then as ships in the air - for they sailed not only in the air but in the other elements also.
29. In that experience the entity gained; for, as in the present, it held to the Law of One, - as one wife, one home, one state, one religion, one God, one purpose. HOLD to these in their proper relationship one to another in the present.
30. Apply self in those things pertaining to mechanics; especially as in moving parts, - whether in ships or aeroplanes. These as we find are channels, are outlets for the entity's abilities, in which there will be found the satisfying, the gratifying of much of the latent urge that is a part of the entity's experience.
31. Study then, first, to show thyself approved unto thy ideal; condemning none.
32. Keep self unspotted from condemnation, and most of all do not condemn self. Know that the powers that be (God) work with THEE in the earth only upon thy OWN invitation.
33. Ready for questions.
34. (Q) Will I ever be in my own business; if so, when, and in what State?
    (A) This will depend much upon the application, of course. As we find, we would not attempt to make the OWN business, but rather work with others; not merely working FOR but working WITH others, - and the accomplishments there may be the greater than working for self.
35. (Q) Am I suited for business?
    (A) Suited rather for a MECHANICAL or an engineering turn of activity, as indicated.
36. (Q) Should I continue my aeroplane work?
    (A) By all means! and especially that of MOVING parts, see?
37. (Q) When will I be financially able to have my wife retire from business and raise a family, or will I be dependent upon someone all my life?
    (A) When you prepare yourself, - when you determine you want to, - and when you work like you feel about others, and don't blame self! WORK!
38. (Q) Are the investments safe or secure, or will they take a loss?
    (A) Part of it will be a loss. But work at those things that are of a creative, building or constructive nature. And remember, not so much of those that are of the nature to destroy, but as of SAFETY!
39. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. 1/13/41 Wife [2557]'s letter: "My husband is very despondent because he can't make a living... He is a grand person... He is studying aeroplane work but doesn't know whether that is what he should do or whether his future lies elsewhere."
2. 1/18/41 He submitted questions.

REPORTS

1. 5/05/41 His wife, [2557], obtained a Life Rdg.
2. 2/28/69 Wife requested copy of their rdgs., saying [2437] died some years ago.

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