This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 6th day of February, 1930, in accordance with request made by self - Mrs. [2654].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [2654] and husband, Dr. [2723], and L. B. Cayce. Born April 20, 1906, Dayton, Ohio.

TEXT

1. EC: We have the entity here, and those relations with the universe and universal forces, as are latent and exhibited in the present entity, [2654].
2. In entering this experience, we find the entity coming under the influence of Jupiter, Mars, Venus, Uranus. These, as we find, in the astrological experiences would be not in accord with the astrological influence as related to the entity's application of will. Will, that element in human experience with which one develops TO or FROM a common center. In the astrological we will find variations in this entity, and MOSTLY through the application of will's influence IN the EARTH'S plane, for this has the most to do with the present experience. Astrologically, then, we find:
3. One of a high mind; broad in various fields of experience, tempered with that of Martian influence producing crosses to bear in the MENTAL experience; yet in Venus finding LOVE making the way, even as is experienced in the VARYING and crosswise influences in the activities as are seen in Uranus.
4. Then, as these apply in the present experience:
5. In that of Venus is seen the GREATER influence in the PRESENT experience; not only because of the coming proximity of that influence in the earth's plane, in the present succeeding year, and years, but of the application of the entity's self in that direction.
6. In the influence in Jupiter is seen the ABILITY of the entity to hold self's opinion, even in the face of SEEMING defeat, mentally and physically. Hence a good arguer.
7. In that as seen in Mars, that of the changing influences, as is brought by changing in surroundings and environs, brought on either by war or of elements that deal with the shade side of life.
8. In that of Uranus is seen that wherein the judgement of others, as to the entity's application of self's abilities. Hence extremist in MANY respects, as seen by others, and either VERY good or VERY bad.
9. In the application of will as respecting these conditions in the present experience - these, as we find, may be changed, to bring to the entity those of a career in self, or of the use of abilities in BUILDING careers for others. In the service of self TO others, the greater service one may render TO self and to the Creative Energy TO which one and all MUST give account to self and to Him.
10. In that as is seen innate in the entity's abilities, and how same may be applied in the present experience:
11. In Jupiter - the high, ennobling influence, the broadness of purpose, the bigness of opportunity - THESE are seen in the ENTITY'S abilities.
12. In Mars is seen that, the control of self - self's own expression - that which must be MOST often subdued in self.
13. While in Venus' influence, that the entity may be loved INTO doing, being, accomplishing, most ANY purpose; yet not driven in any manner; rebelling at dominion, and giving forth the expression of wrath IN same.
14. In that in Venus, then - in service and in the USE of same - may the entity attain and gain most in the present experience; knowing that the judgement of self - and the CONDEMNING of self in that seen in Uranian - comes in often too late. Be NOT, then, too quick to determine the path as may be chosen in ANY direction. Too often the entity jumps, as it were, at conclusions; for, forget not - the entity is a good arguer.
15. In the abilities in the present experience:
16. In music, in art - as a WRITER - may the entity excel, and in giving in to others the ability of FINDING themselves may the entity gain most in self's own expression of THAT the entity holds as a manifestation of that WORSHIPED from within. Worship not self, nor self's abilities. Rather GIVE worship in SERVICE to OTHERS, and worship the GIVER of the ability.
17. In the experiences in the earth's plane and their influence in the present:
18. In the one before this we find in the land that the entity now occupies, during that period of first construction in the land - and in that place, the first capitol of the land. The entity then in the name Virginia Doer. The entity among those who DEFENDED the town against the Red Men, and the fear of arms and the love of those things colonial - or of foreign descent - comes from this experience. The entity gained and lost through this experience. Losing in the manner in which the foreign were accepted, and GAINING in service when persecutions came to the peoples in that land. In the present, those things innate - as seen in the love of GLORY, that is GAINED in an HONEST manner.
19. In the one before this we find in that land when persecutions arose from the religious cult, as was called in that period, during that reign of the one called contemptible, or in the latter portion of Nero's reign. The entity then among those who accepted the new teachings, becoming a disciple of Paul in that period - and oft has the entity in discussion unconsciously quoted many of that writer's sayings. In the period the entity gained, even in the sacrifices made - physical and mental, and bodily. In the name Aiel. In the present experience the entity finds that the truth of the questions, whatever they be, are made in the RESULT of the experiment - and oft has the entity been called both material and spiritual-minded, from OTHERS who gain a different outlook from the innate expressions of the entity in THIS direction.
20. In the one before this we find in that land now known as Persian. The entity then among those that were carried captive by the peoples from the plains and held as such until the return raids. The entity lost and gained through that experience, but gaining most in the ability to apply self to that which was found in hand. Able and capable of meeting circumstances as they arose. Being held captive by the leader of those peoples, the entity CAPTIVATED the leader, and became the wife of the leader. Through the song, and the love of outdoors, and of nature - the beauty in the growing things of nature - speak music to the mental being of the entity in the present experience. In the name Iela.
21. In the one before this we find in that land when there were divisions in the land now known as Egypt. The entity the chief of the singers to the priest that was banished, yet holding - even in and during the banishment - the same position in the temple; becoming the favorite of the king in that period, and raised to power in the return and the building of the palace through which the arts, as are known in the PRESENT experience or day as the higher arts. The entity the leader in the singing, in the music and the stringed instruments, and a favorite in the latter days to him who built the first of the foundations for what became the sphinx. In the present experience, those things that pertain to music of that sentiment or period are particularly appealing to something within the entity, and in the application and the use of that same inner expression may the entity find for self, in self, for others and for self, the greatest channel for development, for satisfaction, for happiness, for contentment, in the present experience. Trials, temptations, may beset. Others may call in varied directions, yet that content that is found only in following that innately answering from within, may be had in following that group. In the name Isis, and then worshiped by the peoples for many ages. In the fault only found in the taking of the Ibex as the companion.
22. In the abilities of the present entity, and that to which it may attain:
23. As seen, first there must be the conquering of self in the quickness of expressing self WITHOUT DUE consideration of others.
24. Then, in that field where service to others through the abilities of self, will gain FOR self the CONTENTMENT of the life WELL lived, and the GLORY in Him in whom there IS life, light, and understanding. "In all thine getting, get understanding". In UNDERSTANDING comes knowledge. In knowledge comes ability. In the ability comes CONTENTMENT, when ABILITIES are applied aright. Ready for questions.
25. (Q) Is the man I have spoken to regarding vocal lessons the best in this locality for my vocal training?
    (A) For the present, yes. In the changes as will be brought, in the changes as will come in the next nine to ten months, THAT one leading will be the one the entity may work WITH in accomplishing much.
26. (Q) How can I best utilize my time and abilities in ... to make myself more contented, and also do the most good?
    (A) Be not too hasty in setting that to which the hand or the mind will be lent. Rather understand the VARIATIONS IN the surroundings, for the SURROUNDINGS have a peculiar drawing for the entity - as has been seen - from it's (the entity's) last experience. In the service of self to others, in attunement to song, to music, to the ABILITIES of others' appeal. In appeal to others, SELF will be found. "He that would be the greatest among you, let him be the servant of all." We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n office
    Copy to Datastician
    Copy to Hugh Lynn Cayce
    Copy to Mr. [195]

BACKGROUND

1. Husband, Dr. [2723], had previously secured a Life Reading.

REPORTS

1. 5/12/30 She obtained Physical Rdg. 2654-2, Par. 17-A indicating her disposition would be better if she were married to a more agreeable husband! [She and her husband were having their marital difficulties.]
2. 6/05/30 she obtained Ck. Physical Rdg. 2654-3.
3. 8/05/30 Mr. [195] wrote: "Mrs. [2654] phoned and I took her out and talked with her. I tried to impress on her that her mental attitude and the constant throwing out loving thoughts and willing that [2723]'s mind be reached. Mrs. [2654] does not quite understand it all and a certain amount of pressure from her family here has to be overcome. However, it is up to her and the effort she puts into it. I explained that no mental effort is wasted."
4. 11/20/30 Husband [2723] wrote: "[2654] has started proceedings for divorce."
5. GD's note: Much later we heard that she had married another man.

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