Edgar Cayce Readings, 2506-1

Time and Place: 4:00 to 4:35 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Ill.

TEXT

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:
EC: (In going back over years from the present - " - '35 - some changes made - '33 - '16 beautiful girl! - '12 - " etc., on back to birth date.)
Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [2506].
In giving the interpretations of the records here of that entity now known as or called [2506], - this interpretation is chosen with the desire and purpose that this may be a helpful experience for the entity; enabling it to better and further fulfil the purposes for which it entered this present sojourn. Also it is given with the hope that the entity will be enabled to make such choices, in the manner and character of service, as to find self continually minimizing the faults in self and in others, magnifying the virtues; that there may be brought hope and understanding into the experiences of others; that they, too, may glorify a living conscious ideal. Not as an exaltation of self in either direction, neither minimizing the good, but rather fulfilling in EVERY manner the glorifying of the divine that is indicated in the experience of every individual soul seeking good, or God.
Then, as to urges latent and manifested, we find that these are indicated both from the material sojourns and from the sojourns astrologically - or during the interims between earthly appearances.
Not that the astrological urges are taken from the position of any planet or zodiacal sign at the period of birth. For, while these have an influence - of a nature - we find that it is at variance to that the entity has manifested in the present experience; so that the astrological influence would be almost null and void. But, the urges we find indicated here astrologically are from activities during sojourns in environs other than in the earth.
For, to be absent from the body is to be present with that the soul has manifested in a material activity.
Latent and manifested urges - good, bad and indifferent - arise from these. Hence from these a composite of urges might be indicated:
One that "carries through" that it has determined in itself, and at times becomes too self-centered. While judgments are good, and the entity is oft correct in the analysis of things and conditions, it is at times a poor judge of human nature; yet given to analysis of every experience, and oft directed by influences from without self.
DO NOT allow such to become possessive of thy OWN urges; yet temper all with the fruit of the spirit of truth, rather than ever of self-gain or laudation; magnifying virtues, minimizing faults.
Give the warnings when they are indicated, yes - but know there is ever a way that seemeth right to an individual entity, that may lead to death or separation. There is a way that is the truth, the light, and such exalts rather than justifies truth and love and patience and longsuffering and brotherly kindness. And of such are the children of light.
The astrological urges, as indicated, would not be true to that ordinarily termed as the influence from same.
Aries, Jupiter and Saturn find a semblance of reflection in the entity's activity; Jupiter having to do with a universal consciousness, a universal awareness; Saturn having to do with the sudden changes that are a portion of the experience.
The activities, then, are rather in the mental abilities and urges arising from the material sojourns in the earth. But in judgments of these, - temper them with ideals that are of the spiritual nature, rather than the material.
Use nature's storehouse - in the diet, in the exercise - to bring that condition again in the body that is an example of spiritual as well as physical manifestations; bringing beauty and harmony in the activities of same by the self's actions that are not for aggrandizement, not for the satisfying of appetites, but crucifying the appetites that the body and mind may be a living example of that you would commend or pronounce unto others.
Seek not to give counsel that you would not adhere to yourself.
As to the appearances in the earth:
Before this the entity was in the land of the present sojourn, during those periods when there were the activities of the first settlers of the land, when there were the intrigues and counter-intrigues, the activities that brought about destructive forces because of the material desires of individuals.
The entity then was of those peoples who sought peace, among the natives of the land; with associations beyond the ordinary with the other peoples of the land, and counseled against the uprising.
Thus the entity found favor in the eyes of some, and condemnation in the eyes of others. The entity chose rather the easier way.
Hence in the present it has found that it has to pay and pay for the easier way that satisfies a physical consciousness and condemns the mental and spiritual aspirations.
Seek then, in the present; for ye are oft tempered with the judgments of those through that particular period of activity; when the vibrations are raised within self and there is the attunement to the universal consciousness; for there is oft a babble of voices, of directions, even as in that experience.
The name then was Eleavira. The entity gained, the entity lost, the entity gained.
In thy present activities hold to those deeper convictions of truth and right; in freedom of activity, yes, but under the directions of the fruit of the truth from the divine source.
Before that the entity was in the country now being overrun by the turmoils, that arose in the experiences of the entity through that period of the first Crusades; when the entity was among those left - for the activities that were indeterminate in their nature.
Thus it brought to the entity the judgments, because of the treatments of body - being confined. In the experience the entity suffered materially; the entity gained in the activities as for the mental and spiritual aspirations; but determined to use the powers for self's own purpose - thus bringing in the latter portion of the experience malice and hate, that brought again the worse activities through that sojourn.
The name then was Mahael.
From that sojourn there oft arises fear; causing the entity to make pronouncements, and to desire security, - when there is no security that an individual entity may use save in a clear, clean conscience of ever being a channel of helpfulness to others.
Before that the entity was in the Persian and Arabian land, during those periods when the "City in the hills and the plains" became a center for those activities of healing, the interpreting of visions, dreams and understandings.
The entity was a healer, who acted upon and used the signs of the times, as combined with the universal laws.
From that period there are the abilities for the entity to make a good companion, as well as one capable of being a good nurse - if there were the application, or if there had been the applying of self in those directions.
Hence those urges are well that arise from that experience, as the divinator, as one who read for the many in the sands, as well as in the signs of the times for others. Keep such tempered not only with judgment but with the consciousness of living in self that ye profess and claim to direct others toward. For, the understanding of self, the analyzing of self, brings the greater, the better knowledge of others, and as to the manners and ways of dealing with same.
The name then was Belduhn.
Before that the entity was in the Tai [?] land, or the Mongoloid and Indo-China land; when there were the temperings of the truth with the physical activities, when there were the judgments passed by the queen of the "city of gold."
The entity was a director, a handmaid, a companion of that queen; thus it may be said that the entity was one in authority.
Hence all forms of jade, of jewelry, of things of filigree, of peculiar odors, and the needs of such for the entity to even rest physically at times, become a part of the entity's experience.
The entity used the experience well, both from the material and the mental-spiritual angle. Yet these may at times become stumbling-stones.
Know that the position mentally and physically ye have occupied in the present may be used for advancement in a greater spiritual understanding. For, what is IS. What ye learn, what ye apply, may be different. Yet he that sets his face to be a channel of blessings to others, as ye did through that experience, may enjoy the greater blessings of material as well as mental understanding.
They that set the material gains first and foremost, before the spiritual attitude, are unwise.
As to the abilities of the entity in the present:
Ye are well qualified for judgments, if they are tempered with the Christ-Consciousness. In Him is the light, and not in that of many tongues. For the Lord, He is ONE.
In thy understanding and in thy application, let them be one.
Study to show thyself approved unto thy ideal, as may be set in the Christ-Consciousness. Walk in the light of Him. Counsel others in that direction.
For, much is required of those to whom much is given.
Let thy yeas be yea and thy nays nay, but in the LORD; NOT in material things.
Find thyself.
Pass judgments on none.
If ye would be forgiven, forgive others. If ye would find love, show thyself lovely. If ye would have friends, show thyself a friend to all.
The way is open. The light shineth out. Follow that light.
Ready for questions.
(Q) How can I be of greater service?
(A) As has been indicated; being true to self and to thy purposes, thy desires.
(Q) How can I benefit myself financially?
(A) Let this be rather as the outcome. For, know - the silver and the gold are the Lord's, and He withholdeth nothing that is good from those who serve Him. In service there is peace, and harmony.
(Q) Is it possible through this approach to tell me how to improve my health, or should I have a Physical reading?
(A) This should be approached from the physical angle.
We are through for the present.
Copy to Self
Copy to Mr. David E. Kahn
Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

5/13/41 [2506]'s letter to EC:
"Mr. David E. Kahn gave me your address, and also said he'd write you in regards to me, too. I gave Mr. Kahn a reading, and he said you'd give me one. So I'm writing for an appointment for a Life reading. He said you'd write me how, when and what to do to receive it; also what I should pay you. When I hear from you, I'll abide according to your instructions. Also, please send me any printed matter you have about your association, and the time your next meeting takes place. I also have Eastern clients and friends I should like to tell. I'm enclosing my card. [Card listed her as a 'psychic.'] so you'll have my address. I have a record of my birth I can give you..."
5/20/41 [2506]'s letter to EC:
"Mr. Kahn said he'd write you about me. As I said before, I read for him. He told me to send you $5.00 and you'd give me a full Life reading, just the same as though I'd joined your Association and paid the twenty dollars fee. He also said to tell you to make an extra copy and send it to him. If this doesn't meet with your approval, you can return the check to me. I'd like to have the reading, if you care to comply to his wishes and mine. I hope to see you in person also someday. Mr. Kahn said you'd send me the time and date when you'd read for me, so I could do as per your instructions. I'd prefer the morning time. I suppose you have daylight savings time, too, same as Chicago has. The town, Alton, Illinois, my birth place is twenty-seven miles north of St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Kahn hoped I could send you some members. (full price). I'll try, too.
"He also said you'd tell me how to benefit myself financially and how to improve my health, and what to do in the future, here on this earth. I weigh 240 pounds and am 5 feet, 10 inches tall; the first born of twelve children. Nine of us are still living. Mother passed on with the last child in July, 1906, and my father passed on in February, 1930 with a stroke. I've lived alone since my divorce in 1923..."
B3 5/23/41 EC's letter to [2506]:
"I have yours of the 20th, and am making the appointment for the afternoon of the 27th, 3:30 to 4:30, EST. No, we are on standard time, and if you have daylight time, it will make it the same hour with you.
"I sincerely hope we may be of a real service.
"As suggested, - was willing to give you the courtesy of the profession - but just as you like it. Will be glad to give whatever is presented for you at the time set. "Hoping to help and that you may be able to come to the Congress in June..."
"P.S. Our experience is, if you are quiet and in a meditative prayerful frame of mind, it helps a lot with the type of reading you get."

REPORTS

4/17/50 Report by E.C.F. campaign worker, Irene Frick: "Would suggest striking this name off the Association mailing list. She is contemptuous in her attitude regarding Edgar Cayce, the Association, and everything connected with it; says it is 'fraud.'"