This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 4th day of February, 1941, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [2444], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., via her mother Mrs. [459], and her uncle, Mr. [257].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Born January 11, 1925, [11:20 A. M.] in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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, 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 [2444].
3. In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them, these - for this entity - are not easily put into words. For, there are many experiences that may appear confusing. Yet the entity will find many of these, in its development through this experience, becoming an urge latent or manifested.
4. These, then, are chosen with the desire that this be a helpful influence for the entity; enabling it to fill - the more perfectly - that place, that urge as will fulfil the purpose for entering this present experience.
5. Much might be said respecting the astrological aspects; yet the manner in which the entity has used its opportunities through the varied appearances in the earth is so much more important, and the urges which arise in the present come so much more from the material or earthly sojourns. However, we shall easily see why the entity is not a materialist.
6. Little of the astrological influences become even a part of the experience, for these impress the entity rather in a psychological way and manner. Thus the psychic forces in their true sense should be developed, rather than any of those urges arising even from astrological sojourns.
7. For, - though there are latent and manifested urges from the astrological sojourns, just as there are latent and manifested urges from the earthly sojourns, - know that no urge surpasses each individual's choice that may be made by the entity itself.
8. Then, as to whether there are developments or retardments through this particular sojourn will depend upon what the entity holds as its IDEAL, and what it does in its mental and material relationships RESPECTING that ideal!
9. For, SINCERITY of purpose, of desire, ranks far beyond the mere urge, - when one has developed especially to those ideals which have been and are a part of this entity.
10. Hence, more would be said - in the interpreting for a helpful experience - as respecting the material sojourns.
11. But Venus AND Neptune are astrological aspects. Hence the natural tendency for tidiness, and for displayed mother love - though this may be said to be even more in the urge from the sojourn just before this.
12. For, in the sojourn before this, the entity was active during those periods of reconstruction after - as well as during - the American Revolution.
13. But the entity THEN was as a sister-superior to an orphanage near what is now Morristown, New Jersey.
14. Hence we find the environs, and those activities latent and manifested in the present experiences of the entity; and yet the abilities for the entity to maintain an equilibrium or balance under distress of any nature. And this oft becomes to others about the entity as rather unusual, mysterious, and even may be condemned by some.
15. Those as we find were periods of development, and may be applied in the present - under quite a different environ - as that which may build into the entity's experience that of patience, - which is the virtue that brings into individuals' experiences that of consistency in all things.
16. We find that those experiences brought hardships of a material nature, many questionings as in relations to individuals, and questionings as to church, state, political influences; and all of these in the present have a part in the entity's urge towards such subjects being a fascinating study for the entity.
17. And there will be an experience in this sojourn when the entity will find a Catholic with whom she will be very much in love, - unless there is the DETERMINATION to put this from self.
18. The name then was Sister Theresa, as chosen; though the real name was Helen Trevelentorff.
19. In that experience the entity gained. And much might be said as to the entity's application of those urges that will arise in the present sojourn from the activity through those experiences.
20. Before that the entity was in the Holy Land, or Palestine; during that experience when the Master walked in the earth.
21. The entity was among those who heard those tenets, and saw in the activities of His disciples that variation as practised by Him in the interpreting of the letter of the law AND the spirit of the law.
22. Thus the entity gained, though suffering martyrdom through those experiences, - being carried to the Roman arena for those activities which FIRST were practised as to individuals of the groups that had embraced or listened to those tenets in the land; this following those periods when many of the Romans had embraced those beliefs.
23. The entity renounced those tenets when martyrdom was presented; yet suffered death in those periods of exposure and confinement in those groups brought there.
24. Hence again we may say that the entity gained; for there were the determinations to study, to know those tenets of various groups that had varied religious experiences as related to the political as well as national, as well as GROUP truths and tenets.
25. Then in the name Tekla, the entity gained through the greater portion of the activity. We find that the entity BECAME a mother in that experience, during those activities of the nature that may be a part of the present experience, - especially its studies in the present for its preparations for its activities. For, while there will be those opportunities for wedded life, the entity SHOULD - if it will gain the more - have a career before such becomes a part of the experience; as an educator, as a teacher, ESPECIALLY of psychological subjects as prepared for the young in its relationships to ACTIVITIES of the teen age children, especially. If the greater development would be made, this should be a part of the entity's experience; not only from the activities as Sister Theresa but as Tekla also, - because of the DETERMINATIONS to know and to warn those as to how they, as individuals, may prepare themselves, that there may be a perfect, a better generation in MAN'S activity in the earth!
26. Before that the entity was in the land of promise, as there were those rebuildings of the temple, when under Zerubbabel there had been those edicts which allowed the children of promise to come again into the land of their fathers.
27. There the entity was as the COMPANION of the scribe, Ezra; making those activities which brought into the experiences of the young what might be called the reestablishing of the school - that had been a part of Elijah's experience in Mt. Carmel.
28. For, the entity aided those who set about to make the copies of the law, the interpreting of same into the language and into the dialects of that day.
29. Hence the entity made for advancements throughout that experience, - AS the teacher then, in the name Luenar.
30. In the present application from those activities, the entity will find that EASILY there will be recalled much of those things that were as ordinances - especially that had been neglected by those who were teachers AND interpreters through their period of exile; and as to those things and activities which had been a part of same.
31. Hence these are those tenets in which the entity will find the basic truths for all peoples, whether in that activity for the national actions, or the local or denominational activity, or the states or cities. For, the law of the Lord IS perfect, and the CONVERTING is to the soul; and the activities in relationships to others are the outgrowth of conviction in the heart or soul.
32. Before that the entity was in the land now known as Egypt, when there were those turmoils that arose with those activities just before the periods of the famines in the land.
33. There the entity was that one whom Joseph chose as the companion, of all the peoples that were a part of his experience, - the daughter of the high priest of Heliopolis [?].
34. Thus we find that the entity came under those tenets, those truths which were so much a part of her companion.
35. In the experience the entity gained throughout; in the abilities to make adjustments for the peoples of various beliefs, various activities, - that brought peace and harmony throughout the sojourn in that land.
36. With the entrance of Joseph's father, the entity then - Asenath studied what had been a part of the customs of the early patriarchs, Isaac, Abraham - who had been those who had brought such satisfaction, such an awareness.
37. Hence, as has been first indicated, the deep convictions of the spirit as may make alive in materiality are innate in this entity; and, with deep meditation, these may be aroused to mental AND material activity in the entity's relationships to others - as a helpful influence to all.
38. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, during those periods of turmoil and strife, - when the activities brought those necessities, or those choices of the peoples, to have the High Priest returned to direct the policies, both of the political and the religious forces.
39. The entity THEN was closely associated with the Priest, as one of those from the land to which the Priest had been banished; later becoming a companion to the Priest, - in the position, with that companionship, as the instructor in what in the present would be called vocational guidance; still the teacher, the instructor, the mother, the director, the policy maker for the many.
40. The name then was Tit-Tut-Ar-Mon.
41. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, that to which it may attain, and how:
42. There is little that may not be attained, if there will be the application of self to those principles, those tenets, those truths that are INNATE within the experience of the entity.
43. First, then, find thyself. Know what ye would like to do. Set thyself in that direction; ASKING - of Him, who is the Giver of all good and perfect gifts; and the way will be opened for thee. For, THOU hast been blessed by Him - by name!
44. In choosing those directions, - as has been indicated in the choice of study, in the choice of environ, - these ye will make better by thy application of thyself towards same. These are not of self, then, but that HIS Spirit may work in and through thee!
45. Ready for questions.
46. (Q) What school do you suggest to carry out this work - to prepare for it?
    (A) Choose that where thy environs or thy help may be the better. As we find, Barnard would be the best.
47. (Q) Would you suggest a permanent move to another city or town; if so, when and where?
    (A) In the present environs, or in the city of the present environs, would be the better for the present.
48. (Q) In college, what subjects should I major in?
    (A) Child training and psychology!
49. (Q) Should I live in dormitory, or with my mother?
    (A) With the mother!
50. (Q) At what time of life should I marry?
    (A) This should be put far off - not before thirty!
51. (Q) Is there a special mate destined for me?
    (A) Better think of other things than this in the present. You will have many suitors, and many you'll have to refuse - for your own good as well as the good ye may do for others.
52. (Q) Who will aid me most in my work and daily life?
    (A) God!
53. (Q) Any special advice or warnings for my most successful and happy life?
    (A) Read that given; you have warnings and you have advice. Heed them!
    Turn the more oft to that quiet hour within, that comes to thee oft at eventide - under the moon, under those environs of the odor of every flower; these speak much to thee, NOT of material things.
54. (Q) How may I best serve my country during these difficult times?
    (A) By preparing to train the young.
55. (Q) Any other advice?
    (A) Study this well; for ye have great opportunities before thee.
56. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self (two copies, one for Uncle)
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. 1/24/41 She and her uncle, Mr. [257], submitted questions. Her mother, Mrs. [459], had previously requested the Life Rdg.

REPORTS

1. 2/15/41 Mother [459]'s letter: "[2444]'s reading was simply wonderful. Only time tells the story... She adjusted her schedule so that she graduates at ... in June. Just elected President of the ... [English] Club... If [son [1856]] is to be a Rabbi, [2444] a teacher, they have learned to believe the one maxim, 'Ye give - ye get' - not in money, because we made not a nickel but we measure profits and gains by what one aims to get out of life."
2. 7/05/41 [2444]'s letter to EC:
   New York, New York
   Dear Mr. Cayce,
   I've been working on the advice in your reading lately. You know I always did want to study children but I didn't see how it would be possible for me to get a job in such an overcrowded field. Since I received your timely reading, I've been looking into the teen age children as you suggested. I find that at present there is quite a demand for psychology in western towns run by City Managers. The City Managers chose people, who are specialists in a certain field, to take care of that field. I would probably be able to be the head of the division of adolescents.
   I applied to Barnard but I won't know whether or not I've been accepted until the end of this month. I find that of all the colleges I've looked at Barnard is the only one that gives a course in adolescent psychology so even if I don't get into Barnard this year I'll have to transfer next year.
   I want to thank you very much for the aid which you've given me at this critical time of my life. I hope to be able to discuss this reading more fully with you if I am at Virginia Beach this fall before I start college.
   Thank you again for your very kind advice.
   Sincerely yours, [2444]
   I hope this finds you and your dear ones well. How do you like my typing? Love to one and all,
   Fondly, [2444]
3. 8/03/41 Mother [459]'s letter: "[2444] did not get in Barnard. They have a quota and favored out of town people, I understand. She had pretty good averages - [English-French honors] 100 in Regent math. - fine student in Chemistry."
4. 9/11/41 See mother's reading 459-13, Par. 16-A--20-A indicating she should attend the University of Cincinnati where her brother [1856] was studying to be a Rabbi [at Hebrew Union College] so that the family could be kept together.
5. 1/02/42 Mother [459]'s letter: "[2444] was cited best on publications staff of UC for Freshmen - 11,500 students and a goodly number for Freshman Class. She was called in for consultation about postgraduate work. The group advisor feels that she will attain great heights in field of Education and advises that she line up her studies accordingly. Psychology is definitely her field and Social Research. She says Barnard better than UC for latter one - just as the reading said. The Dean told her UC was not outstanding in Psychology - a marvelous Psychology Staff... The children [[2444 and [1856]] are working hard to prove their worth."
6. 5/13/42 Mother [459]'s letter: "[2444] did VERY well - the only Freshman allowed Sociology, Zoology and Psychology in her Freshman year. She was youngest Freshi at UC. Now she is 17."
7. 5/21/42 Mother [459]'s letter: "[1856] has never looked at a girl. [2444] worries over him as she steps out quite a bit. Gave a party in Cinn. and ended up with 65 on the male side mostly. If you have the reading at hand [2444-1] - the Catholic boy made his appearance and proposal followed. She said just because his mother and her mother decided for them that assimilation was not to be indulged in was no good reason. How's that? Now I see the why, when you said [in my reading] a home for the children. [2444]'s matrimonial affairs certainly kept me stepping. She had so many invitation[s] for formals, night clubs, etc., all for frat dances - sent three bids bids for each thought she would have ended up with her name on the 'social' register instead of 'Soph' for next year. As it was she had a sprinkle of both. She took Zoology and Sociology with a bunch of pre-meds and really one didn't know there was a war with the way she was swarmed with the opposite sex. She was designated to go to Columbia as a representative in her class in Sociology after they had told her in the beginning that she would be allowed to take the course in her Freshman year as it had never been granted before - on 'probation'. She had a most interesting winter."
8. 5/22/42 See mother's reading 459-14 which advises her to keep [2444] with her for the summer, or in whatever activity she undertakes.
9. 4/19/44 Mother [459]'s letter: "Dr. [...] is one of [2444]'s professors... [2444] is surrounded with all the boy friends. Dr. and Mrs. [...] are true Christians... Well, [2444] is making UC in 3 years. Took her summers at Columbia as the reading said...Barnard is Columbia in the summer. Well, she's a big person on Campus. Earned 3 keys so far."
10. 7/44 Mother [459] wrote about [2444]'s various proposals of marriage and her narrow escape from elopement, but she had decided all on her own that she wanted to return to school and work for her Ph.D. in Psychology.
    "I just called Child Guidance and they are giving her a position for the summer - she will be giving I.Q. tests to children from pre-school through teen age or adolescence. The rdg. said to deal with children that age."
11. 2/49 Xmas card from her mother indicated that [2444] had married a young Lt. in the Navy while she was at Cornell University.
12. 7/14/65 Uncle [257] stated that [2444] had "married well" - that her husband is an ornithologist - they have 3 girls and a boy.

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