This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the home of Mr. David E. Kahn, 20 Woods Lane, Scarsdale, N.Y., this 9th day of May, 1941, in accordance with request made by the godmother - Mrs. [1152], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., Virginia Beach, Va.,

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [1152]. Born July 13, 1905, in Kansas City, Mo.

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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 [2562].
3. What a daring individual!
4. In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them, two very outstanding activities are indicated. These are not as symbols, yet they ARE symbols of activities in which the entity must have been engaged, - the mortise and pestle and the chariot. He would make a good race horse individual!
5. These records are chosen to be interpreted, then, with the desire that this be a helpful experience for the entity; thus enabling it, with the application of the urges as may be indicated, to better fulfil that purpose for which the entity entered this present plane.
6. What unusual aspects!
7. Little is necessary to be given as to the astrological aspects, for there are urges apparent from earthly sojourns that are so much above or beyond - or more impelling than the astrological urges.
8. However, the Uranian and Mercurian astrological aspects are indicated in the tenseness with which the entity applies self at whatever may be chosen as an activity; also the varied and unusual activities are indicated from Uranus, as well as the great extremes that become a part of the experience.
9. From the period of entering, as well as the tenseness, and the combination of those influences from Uranus, it is indicated that the entity is one who might be termed an "old soul," - that is, one who has long had sojourns in the earth, though some very far apart.
10. Hence the entity may become a very highly evolved, tense, important personage from the standpoint of a social, economic or political status in its associations and in the affairs of its own land, or the entity may choose the other extreme and be the underworker in those things having to do with these things indicated in the experience, - horse racing, medicine, religion - and what a combination!
11. Then, in giving that as may be helpful, - it is well that all phases of the activities be analyzed by the entity; considering the appearances in the earth and the manner in which the entity has applied self, that the three outstanding activities were in those phases of the spiritual, mental and material.
12. The entity should analyze self, in that same manner as it is indicated that the entity has the inclination to analyze others, circumstances, purposes, - in the political, the economic AND in the religious phase of human experience that is indicated as a part of the individual's characteristics.
13. There is the characteristic of questioning EVERYTHING, - this is a part of the high MENTAL development; yet there are the tendencies to turn to the purely materialistic outlook upon activities and associations.
14. As to the appearances in the earth, - not all may be indicated here, but quite a number are a part of the present experience and have their direct urge upon the manner of thought, the way of seeking for activities in its relationships to others.
15. Before this, then, the entity was in the land of its present nativity, during the early activities in the land; when there were those influences that brought about the large estates, the activities in which the upper class - as termed in that experience - brought about the better social, political and economic welfare of the land.
16. Then in the name Ederl Fairfax, the entity was among the first of the large landowners in what is now Virginia; when there were the first pretenses of improving stock, cattle, and things that had to do with making the finer or better equipment for the farm or home service, or the driving or the showing in rings or the like.
17. Thus it may be said that the entity gained and lost, and gained through the experience. For, there were the inclinations to overlord at times; yet the tenderness and consideration given those in the position of servants to the entity might be called creative or helpful, and thus advantageous.
18. Hence in the present, as also from other appearances in the earth, we find the abilities of the entity to act in the capacity as a representative of the land - in the affairs of the time.
19. For, while the entity was in the capacity then as the overlord, or one of those who produced class activity, we find that the main urge was for the better and greater service to all.
20. It may be said, then, that the entity gained mentally and physically throughout that sojourn; and has the abilities in the present - from that experience - to act in the capacity of a representative of the own land, or an associate in the cause which the entity may espouse or accept - in whatever capacity may be the choice of the fellow man respecting same.
21. Hence in the present experience we will find the entity filling those places in the service of the land, in which much will be required of the abilities of the individual.
22. Before that the entity was in the Grecian land, during those periods following the activity that so altered the thought and purpose of man's sojourn in the earth, - during not the high classical activity but rather the classics interspersed or tempered with the spirit of those teachings of which the entity was a part in the Palestine sojourn just previous.
23. Through the Grecian activity there was the coordinating of the influences with that rising or ruling power of Rome, and those associations with the Grecian games.
24. Consequently, these are latent and manifested in various phases of the entity's experience in the present. Hence we see a period manifested in which there was not only the tendency towards championing that of physical prowess, but class, as well as knowledge pertaining to the impelling influences in the universal nature from which tenets or truths might be drawn for adding to conveniences of man.
25. The name then was Thepolis.
26. Before that the entity was manifesting materially during the walk of the Master in the earth, and in association with those activities in which there were such tenets, such truths gained by the material experience of the entity, - especially upon that period when the Master was born in the earth.
27. For, the entity was among the shepherds who heard the Voice, who saw the Light, and who experienced the Choir of the Angelic Hosts that pronounced His advent.
28. In its activity then the entity was closely associated with one of the writers of the Gospel; in fact, the one who addressed most of his writings to Theophilus.
29. The entity gained through the experience, in power, in might, in the ability as a speaker, as an interpreter of the teachings of the Roman as well as the various groups and sects of people.
30. These made the tendencies for doubting, and yet the holding fast to those principles that bespeak of what the individual entity accepts as the ideal.
31. Hence the attention the entity should give to analyzing as to how these are to be applied in the experience; and then OFFER self in service of whatever nature that it may, even as then (founded upon the truths of social, economic and spiritual relationships), combat or meet those influences arising in the affairs of the fellow man in this particular period of activity.
32. The name then was Thaddeus.
33. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, when there were those impelling forces causing the coalition of groups for individual service; following the activities of the King in banishing those from the land, and the activities of others in aiding to give counsel for what might be called the vocational guidance - or the preparation of bodies by active service in the Temples of Sacrifice and the training that was a part of the Temple Beautiful.
34. Thus we find there were rather the confusing activities, - and these are manifested in the present; yet the entity has a mathematical turn of mind, and a very positive nature as to faults as well as to the virtues.
35. He that would be the greater, then, - analyze the self and the self's ideal; but hold fast to that which has proven itself, not only in the material benefits but also in the freedom of the mind and spirit for the active service among the fellow men.
36. For, it is not so much what one knows that counts, but rather the manner in which such is applied - whether to the common good of all, or to that of self-aggrandizement or for selfish purposes.
37. The name then was Ar-Art-On; hence the entity was a close relation, being a cousin, of the Young King who was in power.
38. Before that the entity was in the Atlantean land, at those periods when there were the second divisions, or when there was the destruction of the lands which made Poseidia the remaining portion in which there was the greater activity of the sons of the Law of One.
39. Those were the periods in which there was the application of much of that being discovered or rediscovered today, in the application of power to modes of transit, as well as the use of nature's means for a helpful force in giving greater crops for individual consumption. Also they were the periods when a great deal of thought was given as to conveniences of every nature; as the lift or the elevating activities developed by that entity, as well as the application of defense as well as offensive principles. [See 2562-1, Par. R1.]
40. Hence we see something of the politician in the present entity, yet something of the individual who under certain stresses gives a great deal of self in service towards such activities.
41. These in the present, then, as we find, may be best magnified FOR the purposes for which the entity entered this experience.
42. The name then was Esexder.
43. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, and that to which it may attain, and how:
44. In analyzing, - do this from the spiritual angle.
45. In the judgments drawn, - do these from the mental phases of the experiences and associations with others.
46. As to the material angle, - the application would be along those lines considered as defense in the entity's own land; whether in the service in which there is concerted activity, or in that nature having to do with the conserving of power or of storehouses or the feeding of the people in every walk of life.
47. Any of these are channels or outlets through which the greatest service may be undertaken by this entity.
48. Study, then, to show thyself approved unto that thou servest as thy God. Know that He has promised to meet thee within self. THERE ye may grow to the better understanding.
49. Ready for questions.
50. (Q) What was the significance when visiting Sarnath, India, of having complete familiarity and detailed knowledge of the ruins there?
    (A) This was a portion of the entity's service and activity, in the correlating of the tenets from the land of Said [Saneid], which came under the supervision of the entity during the Egyptian experience.
51. (Q) Where was I living in Greece and why is it that if it were possible I should prefer to live during that period to any other?
    (A) In those places or centers where there was the great interpreting of the messages of the writers of that period.
52. (Q) Banking is my profession but I do not like it. What should be my profession in life now and my purpose?
    (A) That of a diplomatic service; which would have to do, of course, with economic relationships with other lands; and the activities in the present would stand well in stead!
53. (Q) In serving my country now, in this world crisis, in just what capacity can I best contribute the most?
    (A) In making for the activity in which closer relationships may be established to the countries toward the South. Later, the same character of service with those especially of southwestern Europe.
54. (Q) Has [1152] been in my former lives, and by what name was she known?
    (A) At the time of the birth of the Master, or during the activity of the entity as the shepherd, closely associated; and the name there has been given.
55. (Q) Is it advisable for me to consider marriage at this time, and if so will the woman to whom I am attached be the right one?
    (A) This may be MADE to be so; but consider as to whether there is a demand for the entity to act in that of actual service in army. The diplomatic service, or the closer relationship service as a part even of its own financial institutions, would be well! And when such is chosen, then consider marriage. While such a position does not necessitate marriage, we find that with such a companion, the establishing of such relations can be made much more satisfactory.
56. (Q) Why is it that my father refused to accept the [first name] name given him by my grandparents and insisted that his name was [2562]?
    (A) We do not have the father.
57. (A) What faults must I especially overcome to be of the greatest service to my fellow men?
    (A) Analyze those experiences where there have been failures, or where there have been self-indulgence and self-aggrandizement as to make for destructive influences. Then minimize these in thy present activities.
58. (Q) Why am I so nervous? causing my hand to shake?
    (A) This is from a lesion that exists BODILY in the 3rd and 4th dorsal center.
59. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    Copy to Mrs. [1152]

REPORTS

1. 2/14/71 Chicago Today, Newspaper, Sunday (Focus Pull-Out Section)
   IN NASA'S STEPS TO CURE EARTH'S ILLS [See 2562-1, Par. 39 Science:Inventions:Atlantis]
   Social scientist, government officials and lawmakers are suggesting that NASA be used as a model for sweeping, goal oriented, high-priority plans to combat all the ills of the earth.
   WITH THE WAR in Indonesia winding down and given a quick end to the doddering economy, America can heal its earthly wounds if we finally stop yowling about them and say: "this will be done and done in this way and done by this specific date," they say.
   That's how the vast space program was planned and funded and that's why it worked.
   First there was the establishment of a top priority and a certain goal - "man on the moon by the end of the decade" - during the Kennedy administration.
   Then there was the marshaling of brain-power to plan, in infinite detail, the interlocking steps which got men up there ahead of schedule.
   THE SAME KIND of tomorrow-thinking, the same kinds of expanded minds, this reasoning goes, should be able to solve, for a gut instance, Chicago's and the nations's transportation problems for now and the years to come.
   You'll admit it does seem strange that we can land a gadget on the moon, 238,000 miles out there, right on the scheduled second but can't get a commuter train to rattle 25 miles on time.
   MEANWHILE, WHILE all the fancy intersteller jaunts were occupying the attention of three presidents and the American people, another, less glamorous space program has been waiting in the wings. Now it's about due to emerge.
   This is the Earth Resources Technology Satellite, mentioned earlier, which is to go aloft in less than a year to an orbit 402 miles up, its energy-gathering source turned to the sun, its antennas to the earth.
   NASA ADMITS THE program [ERTS, in spacetalk] is too-long delayed, nudged out by the manned spaceflight priority. But it is expected to inventory the earth's resources with new efficiency, to show where and when to plant what crops, when to harvest, where commercial fishermen should cast their nets, where and when forest fires threaten, even where highways and urban renewal projects should be located.
   There is, admittedly, a question of which projects for the betterment of earthmen should get the highest priorities; the ERTS project is a prime example.
   But what all this boils down to is that on balance the space program as we have known it and paid for it holds promise of accomplishing far more than collecting moon rocks for the edification of geologists.

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