This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 1st day of February, 1941, in accordance with request made by the father - Mr. [1797], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Hugh Lynn Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Born July 21, 1927, in New Canaan, Conn.

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 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 - " - '39 - a change - '29 - a change - " - etc., on back to birth date.)
3. Yes, we have the records here of that entity now called [2443].
4. In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them here, a great deal may be said as to purposes, desires, hopes and fears that are innate and manifested in the personalities of this entity.
5. But these interpretations are chosen with the desire and purpose that this may be a helpful experience for the entity in its choice of direction, as well as an aid to those who would counsel with the body as respecting the application of its abilities latent and manifested.
6. As we have oft indicated from the records here, we find two outlines; urges arising from the earthly sojourns, that find the greater expression through the emotional or sensory forces of the body; and urges latent and manifested from astrological sojourns, through those spheres of activity during the interims between the material sojourns, - thus being a composite activity of the influences latent in the inner feelings or dreams and hopes of the entity.
7. These at times, as oft indicated, are at variance one to another.
8. Thus, as demonstrated in the personality of this entity in the present, there is oft the appearance of a complex, - especially as in relationships to individuals or groups, and the manner of the entity's approach to same.
9. From the astrological sojourns we find these as the greater urges in the present:
10. In Venus we find the love of home, the seeking of friendships - that to the entity oft appear (as we shall see why) just beyond the reach.
11. Also we find indicated the interest in things having to do with the beauties of nature; and the INTUITIVE feelings - as the entity oft gives expressions to self, and occasionally to others - as to KNOWING things WITHOUT being able to give a material or physical reason for same.
12. Hence the entity is one having a great deal of imagination or vision; and too oft this has been subjugated by those about the entity. It is well that each entity give expression to the hopes and fears latent within the developing mind. Also it is well that this imagination or vision be guided, or that there be given those ideals by which to measure such. For, as is experienced, - there is the body-physical, the body-mind or mental, and the body-spiritual. They each have their faculties, their urges for expression; and it is necessary that there be an ideal in the spiritual, in the mental, and in the material. Not that the body should become a hero worshiper, or a mental expert or a spiritual oddity. For, the body, mind and soul are one, and give expression through the body-mental - which is the temple of the living God. Hence those things, conditions, experiences as would emanate as expressions or manifestations of that which is holy, are to be not merely ideas but ideals - to each soul, each entity. And those about the entity are the ones to guide, to counsel, - yea, to practise in their daily lives such that this entity may take hold on same; MAKING same a part of her own experience!
13. We find in Mercury the high mental influences, as manifested in the abilities of the entity to REMEMBER as well as to forget. For, the faculty of being able in manifestation to forget is as much of a virtue as the ability to remember.
14. Then, do not make such a point of this in the experience of the entity as to produce an aversion to being reminded of remembering or forgetting. Rather encourage all phases of mental expression. For, much more may be gained by love and counsel, and pleasantness, than by rebuke that interferes - or is at variance with the will of individuals.
15. In Saturn we find the great changes; that have been indicated in a mild or small measure even in the environ and surroundings of the entity in its present experience thus far, - and these will be manifested to greater extent through this period of expression of the entity in this sojourn.
16. We find in Uranus the extremes, because of an INNER feeling; and not merely because of the age or of changes wrought in the material environs of the entity. For, we find periods when apparently without reason outwardly there is the overenjoyment of the entity, and then others when it becomes rather the recluse, or morose, or - from unseen reasons - inclined to "sulk," as called by some. And when called on to give reasons, the entity oft imagines them in the experiences of others.
17. As to the manifestations in the earth, the sojourns there, - we find that these give rise to the emotions. All may not be indicated here, but sufficient of those that are a part of the manifested and latent abilities within the present experience, that the entity may ITSELF grasp that which causes it to think as it does; and that those who guide or direct may vision what may be the real aid or help to the entity, in minimizing the faults and magnifying the virtues, in its daily relationships with the material things in the present.
18. For, these are as unalterable, unchangeable truths; by which a portion of that direction must be measured, - that what an entity or individual is today - in thought, in manifestation - WILL be a part of that as will blossom in the days, months and years to come! For, each entity is what it is because of what it has been. For, in the material world, as the plant is bent, so will the tree grow; as ye do it unto the least of thy brethren, thy associates, thy friends, ye do it unto thy Maker.
19. Then, keep that as the ideal before the entity; not merely by precept but by example also.
20. As to the appearances, then:
21. Before this the entity was in the land of the present nativity, during those periods of the settlings in this new land.
22. The entity then was among those of the second generations born in this new land; then in the name of Evelyn Seymour - and active as a teacher, an instructor to the physical educations of those groups during that period just before the Revolution and during those activities.
23. This may be found in the expressions oft, as to how the entity "mothers" those who are in a minor or lesser position of direction. Or, the entity becomes in MIND the leader of its own group of associates, yet oft because of that feeling of being "sat upon" of misunderstood, or from the periods of conditions arising from the Uranian influence in which questions arise, the entity takes second place. Innately, however, the entity is one directing the real movement of any group in which the entity may be associated. This is well, if it is not allowed to become as one feeling inferior, or getting a complex because of those who misinterpret the purposes of the entity in its activities.
24. Before that the entity was in the Roman land, during that period when there were the expressions being made of an expanding kingdom, when and where many varied lands and groups came under the direction of that power.
25. Still in the same sex as at present, the entity was among those being directed by those in authority or in power. For, the entity then was closely associated with a director, a ruler, in the land now known as Macedonia; the entity then being a daughter of the ruler there, - in the name then Mureleneor.
26. In that experience the entity felt oppression, because of the changes, and the expression - as might be made - as of one being "sat upon," or oft being put in places to which the entity had not been physically, mentally or spiritually accustomed.
27. Hence the feelings at times in the present as of being shy, as being somewhat backward, - for fear of not being understood. Yet, latently we will find these will give expression in ways just OPPOSITE - in a few years. DO NOT allow the other extreme in self to bring those same conditions that were manifested there in Macedonia and in Rome, that caused thee so much mental anguish. For, the inclination will be to lead the opposite sex "on," and it will not always be understood, - either as to the relationships or as to that really meant.
28. Before that the entity was in the Grecian land, when there was the choosing of individuals as a group to be sent into the Arabian land.
29. The entity was among that group who came under the direction in "the city in the hills" of those who would attempt to undermine the activities there. Yet we find that the entity became so enrapt in the purposes, and the expressions as in relationships to the other lands, that the entity became rather a leader then - in the home, or of the economic understandings of various groups.
30. THIS should be the field of the entity's studies and activities in the present; for, as then, it will open fields of association, of edification, and an outlet for the abilities that are latent and manifested in the entity from the experiences then AS Eldemm.
31. Before that the entity was in the Atlantean land, when there were those disturbances arising in which there were the warnings for those peoples that the end of those activities was at hand, and when many journeyed to the varied lands.
32. The entity chose rather to remain.
33. Hence we find latent within the present experience a dread of something, the entity knows not what; a fear of being in that position of not taking the warnings given, and yet rebelling - deep within - self against that of rule without the reasons for same.
34. The name then was Asmeeeor.
35. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, - we have indicated, not only from the astrological aspects but from the material sojourns, that the abilities are many. Few are the faults, though some may grow as developments come. Warnings are indicated.
36. Make thy life, then, rather the well-rounded life; preparing self for the home rather than for a career. For, the greatest career of ANY individual is to make a home in such a measure or manner that each occupant, - yea, each visitor to same, - is better for having known and come into contact with the entity.
37. Some music should be a part of the study; preferably a little of voice, MUCH of piano; a great deal of athletics, outdoors, but especially associated with the beautifying of gardens, surroundings, yards, lawns and the like.
38. In athletics, - especially tennis and such as handball, swimming, skating and the like. Not too much with animals, for these are not well for the entity, owing to those dreads in the Atlantean last days.
39. The studies in school and in its associations should deal with home economics. For, the application of self in those things both within and without the home, will bring the pleasant environs, pleasant associations.
40. Be warned only in those directions indicated, in the next three to five years.
41. In these activities, then, may the entity excel - home supervision!
42. Ready for questions.
43. (Q) Can any schools or type of school be recommended where the entity may receive the best help to prepare her for her life's work?
    (A) The economic associations, or those that deal with all forms of activity having to do with home building. Any finishing schools of such nature are well.
44. (Q) In previous experiences has the entity been associated with members of her present family? If so, were such associations amicable and pleasant?
    (A) Most of those in the family have been in one or the other period of the entity's previous sojourns, or some in most every one of them. For, again, remember, as indicated, - as ye sow, ye reap; and ye meet individuals in those activities.
    We find that the present mother was also the mother in the Macedonian sojourn, and that the present father [1797] was also associated in that period - though far from being the father then, or even a companion, but rather the association was as of one being pitted against the other. Hence we find that tiffs arise at times in the present.
    The brother [1817] was associated with the entity in Atlantis, as well as in the "city in the hills and the plains."
45. (Q) How may the entity so conduct self as to live in the happiest and friendliest manner with members of her present family?
    (A) As indicated, the family - not merely by precept but by example - shall point out and direct the entity in those ways in which IDEALS are constantly - not by others so much, but by the entity - chosen and kept before self as something to be approached.
46. (Q) How may this entity be helped so as to make friends and get along easily with others?
    (A) If one would have friends, one must show self friendly! This is not merely as an idiom, or as a saying, but truth! This should not be merely preached at the entity, but practised WITH the entity!
    Allow a great deal more of the visions to be expressed by the entity. And seek counsel from the entity as to the little things about the home, - entertaining, friends and the like. For, there ARE IDEAS! Hence give them the opportunity for expression, and not "preach at" the entity!
47. (Q) Was the Atlantis experience the basis for the urges which make the entity high-strung and over-sensitive?
    (A) Atlantis, as well as the Macedonian experience when the entity was "sat upon." This makes the entity high-strung, or with the dislike of being "preached at."
48. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. 1/29/41 Father, Mr. [1797], submitted questions.

REPORTS

1. 2/18/41 Father [1797]'s letter: "I want to ask your indulgence for taking so long to acknowledge the Reading for my daughter. I also want to thank you again for having helped us so generously. The Reading will be, I know, of great help to us. The information is of course fascinating, but more than that it will serve to guide us in many ways in the education and training for [2443]. My daughter was wide- eyed with excitement. She and her mother and I have gone over it carefully and already we have been helped in many ways."
2. 7/12/43 Father's letter: "[2443] was at ... Seminary this past year and I am pleased to say had an enviable record in every way."
3. 10/10/60 [2443]'s answer to 7/08/60 "Project Repeat" letter [See under 2791-1 Reports] in re early American incarnation: "We have never made any attempt to substantiate any of Mr. Cayce's findings."
4. See Source Key File #2443 for Astrological Solar Chart, submitted by Dorothy Moore, re 2443-1.

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