1/28/42 Mrs. [
2441]'s ltr. to EC:
We know, O Lord of life and Love about the need. Touch our
hearts anew with Love, that we too, may love and serve.
Dear Mr. Cayce,
Today I would tell you of the blind friend Raymond McDermott.
He is a very big man, larger than any of the men at the
conference last year. (Have been reading in The Science
of the Initiates that over-active or hyperpituitary causes
gigantism). He is in fact a veritable giant not only in
stature but in mentality. He came to visit in our home and
to hear about you before he would do your horoscope. He said
that an astrologer usually waits until after making a chart
to hear about the person but my impressions and his would
neutralize the impressions. Being blind he could not see
our home as we see it but he described it very well. Took
up various items. And dealt with them. Then I read to him
the complete Egyptian story of Ra-Ta. That was on last
Friday and yesterday he sent me a copy of your chart. It
had an exhilarating effect on me as I read it. Here it is:
He says, "I feel that the accuracy of his powers as
pertaining to this life are amply demonstrated. As a
student of the occult as one who has somewhat studied the
astronomical significance of the position of the Great
Pyramid, I unqualifiedly reject the date of its
construction as 10,000 B.C or thereabouts. That is the only
thing in all that you read me that I cannot accept." In the
actual horoscope, I was interested to note that the symbol,
according to the system of Charubel (this Charubel was a
psychic like Mr. Cayce; he would go into a trance, and tell
the symbols of the various degrees of the Zodiac) is "a
large undershot waterwheel", this denotes one who will be a
leading character in some great movement, or the founder of
some society or school of philosophy.
It is curious how the planet Uranus hovers just beyond his
ascendent; retrograde at birth, it is now moving forward,
but will not reach the ascendent in this lifetime. Now,
Uranus is the planet of Occultism, of voluntarily directed
evolution, and of spiritual initiation. The Ascendent is
the personal life. In other words, the true occultism hovers
around the edges of his personal experience But does not
quite enter his life in its full force.
I consider this a horoscope of Momentum. The gathering
fruits of many lives have now come to fruition; he is full
in the midst of these fruits - psychic faculty, - but it
is all the momentum of the past, brought to his present
realization by the current of past efforts. I search
diligently for the evidence of new force being generated,
of new power being developed for further spiritual momentum
or speed: and I do not find them. The Influence of Will,
of self-directed effort, of voluntary and consciously
stimulated growth; that growth is not there. His Sun, which
shows the spiritual Will and the spiritual urge to grow:
his Sun could hardly be weaker. Like a millionaire living
off his capital, he seems to be doing little for his own
future Spiritual unfoldment. Oh, he is creating a lot of
good Karma, his future will be full of help from others,
but I cannot find the significant spiritual emblems of
self-generated effort. All this, mind you, has not the
least bearing on the truthfulness or actuality of his
powers. I am merely impressed by this curious fact of
weakness in the department of the future.
When I first studied his chart I thought what a shame that
he was not born thirty minutes earlier, for then the House
of Psychic Forces from the past would be fully tenated. But
that would have shown the source of his powers to be of the
subconscious mind - of the Physical Permanent Atom as
occultists would say.
Instead, the bulk of psychic significators are in either the
House of the Higher Self, or in the House of the Higher Mind.
To me, that fact vies in remarkableness with the amazing
weakness of his Sun.
If astrology means anything, then there can be no question
that this man had an extraordinary life in ancient lives,
and must have made unusual progress.
The Dragon's Head, which is the point bringing influence from
the past is on the degree of humility, reverence, deference;
and in the Sign Pisces, in the Seventh House, suggests
priestly positions in the past. Now this influence
stimulates the mental planet Mercury which is on the picture
making degree of Pisces: mental pictures of the past. The
closeness of Mercury to Saturn shows that the pictures are
definite rather than just fantastic imagery. Venus is in
the Sign of its Exaltation; that shows the soul to be
striving along the great Path of Universal Love; the curious
nearness of Saturn puzzles me, ordinarily it would bring
personal considerations into the love, limited the love to
the purely immediate and visible, giving a touch of value
- received kind of love; I say this puzzles me, for it seems
contraindicated elsewhere. Besides, Venus is in the great
position of the path of the world-mother, servant of the
feminine side of existence; of Isis, of the Virgin Mary,
of the Chinese Quan Yin, the German Fau Minne, etc.
Another strong planet is Mars, being in the Sign of its
Exaltation, and the House of the Past. It is in a very
practical position, in good aspect to the moon in a very
practical sign. Although there is undeniable psychism in
this chart, there is also the practicality to make sound
use of it. Exalted Mars shows Right Action, Right
Livelihood. Another strong planet or Influence - is the
moon; it, too is in the Sign of its Exaltation. If I
remember rightly, this is connected with the Fire - Religion
of old Persia. Exalted planets show the path of occult and
mystical development in former times. Most people are
puffed up with just one such indicator of ancient
achievements. Here this gentleman has Three. Verily,
antiquity rang with his praises and achievements in several
religions! Do you see now why I am puzzled to the extent of
bewilderment by the incredible weakness of his Sun: the
power of further growth? The moon is the highest planet in
his chart, being nearly overhead at birth; this makes him a
child of the moon, one of the children of the Lunar Fathers,
a disciple of the path of lunar Initiation. Now, the Lunar
Pathway pertained to Atlantis; and his psychism is
essentially Atlantean. Can it be that he is one of the old
Atlanteans who learned how to stay away from earth-life for
thousands and thousands of years, only resuming his
evolution a few lives ago? THAT could account for the
weakness of his Sun and the strength of the psychic planets;
but that would suggest the need of erecting for him a Lunar
chart - and that is a method I do not know.
That would suggest that he is not a fully qualified or
accredited member of our evolution; that is neither a
compliment nor a disgrace; it is just a curious fact.
Certainly, his powers are not the normal powers for this
stage of the Aryan Race. They were great in Atlantis; and
they will again be great on this continent in a few centuries
or thousands of years. He would thus be either a vestige
of the past or a precursor of the future - maybe both.
Meanwhile our ideas and ideals of occultism are those of
the present Aryan Race; so it is inevitable that he will
give knowledge at variance with ours; and who is to say
whether his psychical achieved information is more true than
our occultly acquired knowledge?"
There it is as Raymond McDermott charts it.
He is an occultist and will not ask for a reading because of
the karma. Guess I am to be the medium. Do you have in the
association files any material on blindness. He should like
it to be as a test of quite a number of cases showing the
reason for blindness, and everything connected with it. But
he will not ask for it. So I say here am I use me. Would
you send me any information on the subject of blindness which
you may have. I should like to help him. He has so much to
offer. Last week he spoke to the Theosophical Society on the
Occultism of Great Britain. He put his speech in Braille.
He is the National President of the Braille Organization and
translates occult books into Braille. I feel that he is one
of the best astrologers. He knows that as the ages pass that
it requires more charts for each individual horoscope and
that it takes years to be proficient at it. The mathematical
calculations are so great. No small mind could do them, says
I.
He was able to give me the information which I need for
[
288]'s Aura Chart [288-50]. Now I can begin in earnest
with it.
At the time of the board meeting hope that there will be
opportunity for a Mental Spiritual Reading. There surely
must be something that I have to offer of service to humanity
other than just being married and teaching two classes in
symbolism. Guess it is just the old restless emotions which
need stilling.
Hope that you find this chart of your life of interest and
that there may be some truth in it.
Lovingly yours, [
2441]
2/07/42 EC's ltr. to Mrs. [
2441]:
Dear [
2441]:
Haven't meant to be so long, but the reading from
Mr. McDermott gave me considerable to think of. This is
about the 35th chart or reading have had, and no two are
even very similar, each have something that I may possibly
feel or know that others don't know or see, yet like to have
other people's opinion this to have been asking several what
they think of same. Thank you tho, a thousand times for the
reading and hope, may make it worth while. Personally, don't
quite get what is meant by there not being any spiritual
growth this time. Then if true I am badly fooled with the
experiences am having and have had since early childhood,
but maybe don't understand what it is meant, - but am not
conscious of any hangover from, Priest or Teacher, even tho
there are those who call me by these names. Am conscious
of the experiences of the Heavenly Hosts, and many
experiences of assurance from what to me is the Divine
source of all things.
Have had several Blind friends - of all the people have known
- they are the most amazing. How they may see or do see,
is the mystery to me, have been with several to see Moving
pictures - in the silent days - and they could tell as much
about what was shown as I - almost. That is, some of them
if read the headings for them, which I liked to do. So have
a bit of idea just what you mean about friend Mr. McDermott.
We have many individual cases, but have only had one as I
recall where the information would offer no suggestion other
than spiritual guidance. Don't think have ever had a paper
on blindness, so all we have is scattered through the files
in many cases. It is all such things that we hope to have
compiled some day, the work is slow, for lack of finances
and workers, but will be worked out some day. Have a very
good friend who has interested herself [Mrs. [
2118]] in
preparing books for the Blind - that is her pet work if
such may be called such, and she happens to be able to
contribute much to such work. Being Jewish, she is a
supporter of this work in the home in N.Y. She has said
she would have the book of my life done in Braille - in
fact, has notified publishers of same. Good that he gave
you the data for [
288] chart [
288-50] - have had several
of these, now Mrs. [
538]'s [538-72]. All seem to think was
especially pretty, tho all of them are beautiful to me, tho,
as the information has suggested - the beauty all depends on
the artist while their value as a helpful experience depends
on the individual and how the symbols and figures respond to
something in the individual them selves.
Think H. L. intends having the Board meeting some time this
month, tho haven't heard him speak of it lately, will try
and reserve a period for you at that time, if you like.
Thanks again and again for the chart and reading, most
interesting and believe can make it helpful. But so much
is contradictory as he says - is hard just to know where
to begin and where to end. Hope tho, am not so void of
spirituality as he seems to think the chart indicates.
With love and regards to you and Mr. [
2462]
Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce
2/21/42 Extract from Thomas Sugrue's letter [to to be read
in conjunction with astrological chart of Edgar Cayce, made
by Raymond McDermott and submitted by [
2441],
1/28/42]:
"I am holding your your horoscope, trying to get that local
astrologer here to answer some of my questions. I'll hold
it a little longer, then return it if she doesn't show up.
As to that part which puzzled the man - your sun - that
to me seems simple in the light of your Life Reading, and
particularly in the light of your special reading (which see)
on your interim appearances (given at one of the Congresses
[5755-1]. You at one time were out of this universe, and
had attained the highest development possible in this sphere,
but were drawn back in, and sunk down. Now you are like a
man who owns a large property but has mortgaged it heavily
and must work to get it clear. No wonder there is no
indication of further development - that has been done - you
have only now to free it of its encumbrances. That at least
is my interpretation.
4/03/42 (Good Friday At Home) Mrs. [
2441]'s ltr. to EC:
Dear Mr. Cayce,
On this Good Friday the betrayer returns to his Loved One to
ask for forgiveness.
The darkness of ignorance can cause much chaos. That is what
happened when this mind was struggling with the two words
"Psychism and Spirituality". I hope that at last it is free
from doubt regarding the meaning of the two. And that you,
my dear, will forgive any harm done to you. In discussing
you with Raymond and of your powers I never intentionally
meant to cause you any sorrow - it was my ignorance of these
words which subconsciously must have influenced him into
writing in your chart what he did. And so I ask to be
forgiven and to offer myself in service to the work at the
beach.
Perhaps this might be decided more fully by a
Mental-Spiritual Reading. Which I should like to apply for
at this time. Mr. [
2462] feels he should be doing something
for his country and has succeeded in passing preliminary
tests for Army Aviation construction work. He of course
does not know where he will be sent and for how long. This
would free me to come to the Beach to help with the work of
the Association if it is the wise thing to do. Also if my
karma is worked out here. So in having a Mental-Spiritual
Reading I have some questions to ask:
1. Would it be wise for me to make a change in my residence
from ..., Penna. to Virginia Beach, Va for the furthering of
the work there? Should the house be sold in ...?
2. Is it possible to know the destination and the duration
of the service rendered by my husband in the present
conflict?
3. My interests are diverse - which one should be emphasized
in this incarnation.
a. Fourth-dimensional painting - is this possible for me?
If so, how to proceed? Would it be of service to others?
b. Healing with Color and Tone - is this possible for me?
If so, what should be the next step? Training, study,
associates in this work?
4. What is the main purpose of this incarnation?
5. Where may material be found on Purification which has
been and is needed in body and mind for the attaining of
the attunement to the Creative Forces?
6. What are the three major colours as manifested in the
Personality, the Ego and the Monad?
7. The use of sound is needed in refining - what is the key
and notes for me? Would coloured light for my purification
be of help? What type of light and where obtained?
8. Would the entity, Edgar Cayce take me as a pupil, for
the developing of the Third Eye? Is clairvoyance and mental
telepathy possible for me in this life for the helping of my
fellowman?
9. The Deva Kingdom is of interest to me in working with
colour and tone for healing. Is it possible for me to know
more of this subject?
P.S. If you think that some of these questions are not
related to the mental spiritual reading would you please
change them.
Sincerely, [
2441]
P.P.S. Found the bank closed. Will send the money later.
Please ask [
288] whether she knows if the seal contains
figure or symbol of Master in the Garden at Prayer for her
chart [288-50].
4/07/42 EC's ltr. to Mrs. [
2441]:
Dear Mrs. [
2441]:
Thank you for yours of the 3rd - assure you all is forgiven.
Please think no more of it, did not blame you one second,
didn't even think of your influencing Mr. McDermott's
opinions a little bit even. I know my limitations better
than most, but at least I think I try to live spirituality,
and hope may have something of the kind before the throne of
Grace any way.
You know you put a great temptation before me, even
suggesting that you might come to the Beach. But all joking
aside, will be glad to undertake the Mental and Spiritual
reading, have had very few of these in comparison to the
others - few it seems wish to be told their faults along this
line - or at least as the information sees it. Yet every one
we have had, has been beautiful, tho often the readings give
some very direct suggestions very nicely we think.
Am making the appointment for the afternoon of the 13th
3.30 to 4.30 EWT, hope that will be a convenient period
for you to keep in meditation. Can't imagine any thing
nicer than having you here at the Beach and being able to
see you every day or so. Think there is much to be done
'round here, that you might do better than any one I know,
for seems that possibly H. L. will have to be in the Army
after all and can't imagine a better Mgr. than yourself -
so you see what I meant when you said you put a great
temptation before me.
One can't blame Mr. [
2462] for wishing to do his part - wish
I was some 30 or 40 years younger, am sure would offer, at
least. May be very fine for an Old man like I to say that,
but possibly yet may be able to help - could you see some
of the messages we get from young men in the service - you
would know what I mean. Hope then the afternoon of the
13th is convenient, if not please let me know.
Thanks again and with love to you both
Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce
4/09/42 EC's ltr. to Mrs. [
2441]:
Dear Mrs. [
2441]:
Have both yours of the 6th and hope the time set for your
reading is convenient for you.
Don't know of any thing that would be nicer than to visit
in your home. Appreciate the thought and the time you are
giving to the idea - will however have to wait a bit to see
how will work out. Will be late going to N.Y., if we go
at all, as Edgar Evans, the boy in the Army will be home
possibly Saturday some time and will be here for ten days
or such a matter. Do not know as yet where he will be sent,
will be Commissioned today and tomorrow be given his
assignment. Then too, Hugh Lynn, has been called again, he
has been reclassified several times, but as the quota of the
Co., seems far behind they are calling all who have been up
where their health will permit for further questioning - if
he should be sent away. Well, don't know whether we will
get to N.Y. at all or not, was supposed to know yesterday,
but have put him off until some time next week.
So there are so many IF's just do not know what to say,
the idea appeals to me all 'round but will have to let you
know what happens a little bit later.
We are keeping fairly busy but need to get away and meet
others now and then, and haven't been to ... now in a long
while, and the whole plan would be just lovely. But will
have to let you know - thanks a million for thinking of and
putting such a plan in to work.
Yours enclosing check also came - thanks - spring here and
fishing is good and as can't get help, work on grounds, yard
and garden are hard - just put in a big Strawberry bed. Hope
it rains but looks as if it might blow away now with out any
- maybe can get used to working again, but make my old bones
a bit stiff.
Thanks again and again. With much love to each of you
Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce
4/13/42 See
2441-4, her Mental-Spiritual Reading.
3/14/50 Mrs. Richmond (Beatrice) Seay wrote from Blackstone,
Va.: "The Ray's Prescription for Poison Ivy stops itching
in 12 hrs. Application needs to be repeated to dry up broken
out areas. I applied it with cotton or with my hands."
4/21/52 GD's letter to Mary Wirsing whose father,
a pharmacist, had prepared the Ray's Prescription:
"Please send me 2 or more bottles of Ray's Prescription for
Poison Ivy, etc. My sister's little boy, Chapin Wilson, Jr.,
gets the poison all through the season and Ray's Prescription
is the only thing that has relieved him."
11/60 Member's ltr. sent to A.R.E.:
A.R.E.
Virginia Beach, Va.
Dear Sirs:
The index of my personal reference file lists Dreams and
Alcoholism under S. Is this something I may obtain from
your lending library to read and return? Also did he have
anything to say about Leukemia in any of his readings?
I'd like you to know what success I had by using his
suggestion of Atomidine for Poison Ivy. Every year on our
camping trip of three weeks up North I have contacted poison
oak and nothing I ever did would stop the spread and I had
to return home. This year I ordered the Atomidine and took
it as he'd suggested for poison Ivy. I didn't escape the
usual exposure to it but each spot cleared up immediately
without itching or discomfort. Thank God for Edgar Cayce.
Sincerely [signed] Mrs. R. J. Daily
4073 Army St.,
San Francisco 14, Calif.
4/23/67 Miss Mary McClain Wirsing (daughter of the late
T. R. Wirsing, druggist) wrote: "At long last the Ray's
Remedies are on the market again. Last summer I talked to
Hugh Lynn Cayce about getting a druggist to make my father's
preparations. He gave me the name of Ernest O. Baxter,
a druggist in Indiana. Since last summer we have been
corresponding and we both have a contract to make the
ointment and the liquid. Mr. Baxter is making these
products and selling them.
3/26/90 JT's note: There are many discrepancies noted on
EC's birth time. In
254-2 Reports, EC states that his actual
birth time was 1:30 p.m., according to parents and birth
certificate from Hopkinsville, Ky. The rdgs. etc., gives
his birth time as 3:03 p.m. IF the actual time is between
1:30 and 2:30 p.m., then Raymond McDermott's statement in
Par. R11 above, "I thought what a shame that he
was not born thirty minutes earlier" would have some
validity due to discrepancy of birth times.
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