This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 16th day of April, 1941, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [2487], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., through Miss [1387].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Born December 14, 1902, in Decatur City, Iowa.

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 and 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 - " - '34 - yes, changes - some disturbance physically - '20 - yes, exceptional honor - " etc., on back to birth date.)
3. Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [2487].
4. A great deal might be given of this entity's activities in other environs than in the earth. But these are chosen as the interpretations of the entity's whole experience, with the desire and purpose that this information may be a helpful influence for the entity; enabling it to magnify the virtues, minimizing the faults, and thus fulfil that purpose for which it entered this present experience.
5. Without respect to the emblems or the influences as arise, we find the entity one very strong-minded; even reaching the point at times where some would consider the entity to be rather too self-sufficient.
6. Yet these tendencies arise from real efficiencies in the entity. For, being an Atlantean, these may be used for weal or woe. It is either very, VERY good or at times AWFUL! and it is from each phase of the entity's attitude towards conditions, towards others, towards self.
7. Know that the will is that birthright with which each individual chooses what the relationships are to be with others, and that with or according to an ideal.
8. Then, know the ideal. Let the purposes ever be creative and constructive in thy dealings with others. For, with the measure ye mete to others, so will it be measured to thee.
9. The purpose for the manifestation is that the glorification of Creative Forces may be made manifest; NOT as in the free thinking - which the entity holds as being tabu; neither is the cloister mind to be ridiculed. For, each is to manifest according to his own purpose. Then it depends upon the individual as to whether the purpose is to the glorification of a Creative Force or God, or that God made self.
10. The astrological influences may or may not at times become applicable in the experience, and yet arise as urges in the ability of the entity to become creative or explanatory in its dealings with others; as to facts, as to figures, as to those things having to do with character building in the experiences of those with whom the entity comes in contact. For, these oft respond to the entity more thoroughly than the entity realizes. For, the example that is latent in self is much more enlightening than mere precept without application in example.
11. We find in Mercury the high mental abilities, with the analytical or the teaching or instructive characteristics in the individual entity.
12. Hence as an exhorter, lecturer or writer the entity would find the greater outlet for its expression, as well as the channels through which material gain may be had and a continuity of purpose held. This may also be seen from the experiences of the entity in its material sojourns.
13. In Venus we find both constructive and confusing influences. For, there is in the entity's experience the appreciation of the beauty of character in others, and also at times self-condemnation.
14. These should not be conflicting. Condemn not self. Neither condemn others. For, these are the basic principles of the entity's reasoning in its freedom, or in its tendency towards that which at times might even reach the stage of general free activity among its associates or in associations with others.
15. The sojourn in Uranus, combined with the material sojourn in Atlantis, brings the unusual; the interest in the almost blase' at times, as well as all forms of entertainments. These become expressed in a good detective story, mystery story or the like. These are not confusing, but they bring extremes into the entity's experience.
16. Rather know the ideal, - spiritually, mentally, materially; not as to what would be the desire without purpose or labor, but labor rather in doing for and to others that you would have them do and be to you.
17. As to the appearances in the earth, - these we find quite varied, and some close, some far apart. These are chosen that there may be indicated to the entity those characteristics that arise in the emotional experiences.
18. Before this the entity was in that land of the present sojourn.
19. Thus the attractions to crowds, groups; and yet individual application of the tenets as well as the practices of the entity.
20. It was in and during the early establishings of individual preparation, or in 1802, when there were the individual schools - or the first of the private tutors.
21. There the entity was engaged as such, in and among those who were then considered the wealthy of the day or period.
22. Those were periods of disturbance to the entity, and yet the entity applied self in such manners as to bring better relationships to some of those who have in their heritage today the use of money as a power for good.
23. The entity taught music, painting, home economics, embroidering, dressmaking; as well as the rudiments of poetry and English.
24. Then the name was Susan Anthonia, - later the family name was known to many as Anthony.
25. It may be said that the entity gained throughout that experience, though often there were many burdens to the entity, owing to relationships that brought about differences as to individual activities.
26. In the present we will find abilities in the field of instruction of any nature or kind, but especially in that having to do with English or writing AND art or music.
27. Before that the entity was in the Palestine land, during those periods when there were many of the Romans as well as those of other lands who were a part of the social and economic life of the land.
28. The entity was among those who were associates of those in authority and in power; thus in a position questioned by many of its own associates. At times it brought the desire to be free, as well as to declare itself as one in authority and in power.
29. Thus we find that self-satisfaction, that self-fullness of purpose, from those determinations taken by the entity in those experiences.
30. The entity gained, the entity lost; gained when there were those usages of the purposes for creative influences, lost when they were destructive in that they brought hate or jealousy into others' experiences.
31. Then the name was Marcella.
32. Before that the entity was in the Grecian land when there were those chosen as a part of the activity in the Persian 'city in the hills and the plains.'
33. Then entity was beautiful in body and in mind, and journeyed - with three hundred and sixty-seven (367) others - to that 'city in the hills and the plains.'
34. There, under the directions of the teacher Uhjltd, the entity became an instructor in the classification of various groups, or as an interpreter (as would be called today) of the languages of the various groups.
35. Thus a part of the entity finds expression as a student of language. Also the interest in unusual groups of all characters, and of all places and all nations, becomes a part of the innate self.
36. The entity gained in the greater part of that experience; lost only when the activities were turned to self-indulgences.
37. The name then was Leodah.
38. Before that the entity was in the Atlantean AND the Egyptian land. For, the entity was among those who came into Egypt who were in authority in the Atlantean land; being among the children of the Law of One, and instrumental in influencing the peoples to the uprising - or to the attempt to take advantage of the situation when the Atlanteans came into Egypt.
39. Thus we find the high-mindedness, the determinations, the purposes that must be a declared fact within self as being a part of the individual self. These all become a part of the entity.
40. For, then - as called by her peoples - the entity was a princess, or a daughter of a ruler of the peoples in Atlantis.
41. The name was Ax-el-en-ta.
42. In the experience the entity gained, the entity lost, the entity gained. For, with the returning of the Priest and the new order that was set by the regenerating of the peoples in body and mind in preparation for the entering of the new race or new types of people, there came the awakening necessary for the entity's greater advancement and development.
43. So, in the present experiences, - analyze thyself as ye oft do others. Do not judge others by what they say so much as by what they do. For, oft the actions speak so loud that what others say, or what ye say thyself, is not heard.
44. As to that to which the entity may attain, and how:
45. Know thy ideal. Know thyself.
46. Then study to show self approved unto God, a workman not ashamed; rightly dividing the words of truth, condemning none, and keeping self unspotted from the world.
47. Ready for questions.
48. (Q) Is teaching the occupation I should be following?
    (A) Teaching is one of the occupations in which the entity may excel the most. We would also write.
49. (Q) Should I continue in my present position?
    (A) We would continue for at least two or three more years.
50. (Q) Would it be worth while materially or spiritually to obtain a Ph.D. or Ed.D. degree? If so, which?
    (A) Ph.D. we would attain. For, it not only lends prestige in the minds of others but brings a satisfaction is self that makes for that beyond questioning.
51. (Q) Have I been associated with [1387] in any other incarnations? If so, which?
    (A) Parallel the information which has been given each, and you will find where you were closely associated; as associates in activities.
52. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. 4/14/41 Questions were submitted via Miss [1387].

REPORTS

1. 4/21/41 Miss [1387]'s letter:
   We were most interested in [2487]'s reading. All the things expressed we think are true and having been pointed up should prove to be of assistance to her at this time particularly. It was interesting to note that the one thing she has always taught, Mathematics, was not mentioned at all.
   Most of the reading I think we understand but there are a couple of places I am not sure of; i.e., On the first page, 6th paragraph [2487-1, Par. 7], what does the first sentence mean, "Without respect to the emblems or the influences as arise"?
   Then in the next paragraph " - For, having been an Atlantean, these may be used for weal or woe" - What does having been an Atlantean have to do with how one uses tendencies?
   Three paragraphs farther on we come to "The purpose for the manifestation is that the glorification of the Creative Forces may be made manifest; NOT as in the free thinking - which the entity holds as tabu; neither is the cloistered mind to be ridiculed -" This is not clear to me.
   In speaking of the Palestine appearance would you say she was a Roman or a native of Palestine? The name sounds Roman but could have been Jewish.
   In the question we asked about our having been associated before the reading said to parallel our readings. In the appearances given me none are the same as hers - except possibly the Palestine one might have been at the same time.
2. 4/25/41 EC wrote inviting Miss [2487] to visit him while in N.Y. so he could go over the reading with her.
3. 5/05/41 Miss [1387]'s letter: "[2487] was so happy to have been able to know you 'in the flesh' as it were. She jokingly asked me today if I thought you were really 'still asleep' when you told her she should study for her Ph.D."
4. 6/03/41 Letter from Miss [1387] to EC: "...Poor [2487] is a wreck from her examinations. I don't see how she could possibly stand the strain of taking a degree. She just goes to pieces over the examinations. She is not so strong and it just breaks her all up. I had to keep her together practically by the force of my will..."
5. 8/07/41 Letter: "You certainly have started me on work. I have been in summer school all summer and may eventually get that degree you say I should."
6. 1/13/42 Letter from Miss [1387] to EC: "...I haven't seen [2487] in an age. She is back teaching her school and hates it as much as ever..."
7. 12/25/42 "At present I am busy working on that Ph.D. I still hope to get it. I believe I have a dissertation problem but it does not yet have official approval."
8. 2/05/43 Letter:
   I am thinking about another life reading. I was under the impression that once you had one that was all there was to it until you were here this time. Now I think I'd like to ask about my future work and have a complete reading on that colonial period sometime.
   Dr. Clark was very encouraging about my dissertation last week. Maybe I can finish this summer and then I can do some of the things I'd like to do.
   You will be interested to hear that I developed such a love for the 46 Psalm that when I read it to my girls (home room) they decided it meant more and want me to conduct the opening exercises more often. You see N.J. law says that we are to read the bible each day as opening exercises and the children usually conduct the exercises themselves. Tell Tom Sugrue I need the book of philosophy I asked to have written.
   How I ramble on!
   Sincerely, [2487]
9. 2/09/43 She obtained a Physical Reading for her mother, Mrs. [2912].
10. 2/21/43 Questions:
    1. Is it to be that I am to marry in this incarnation? If so please tell me, if possible to whom it will be and when?
    2. If I am to be reunited with my mate this time please tell me any important things that marked our relationship before that will influence this union? In what country and era were we associated?
    3. In the last reading it was stated I should stay in my present position for two years. This I have done. What specific suggestions do you make for now changing to something in which I will be able to more fully accomplish what I incarnated for this time?
    4. If I am not to change positions Is there any karmic condition which I am to work out here? Have I previously been associated with my present principal and is this affecting our relationship? 5. It was suggested also in my reading that I was to write. Can you advise me as to the type of material I should attempt? Should it be in connection with my present field; ie textbooks, or perhaps presenting material for more popular consumption; or should it be in some entirely different line?
    6. Should I join the Waacs, the Spars or the women's reserve corp of the Marines?
11. 3/04/43 See 2487-2.

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