Edgar Cayce Readings, 2660-1

Time and Place: 4:00 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., New York.

TEXT

GC: You will give the relation of this entity and the Universe, and the Universal Forces, giving the conditions that are as personalities, latent and exhibited, in the present life; also the former appearances in the earth's plane, giving time, place, and the name, and that in that life which built or retarded the development of the entity, giving the abilities of the present entity and that to which it may attain, and how.
EC: Yes, we have the entity and the relation with the Universe and Universal Forces, as are latent and exhibited in the present earth plane, with those influences as are latent from the appearances in the earth plane, with that to which the entity may attain in the present earth's plane, and how.
In taking the position in the earth's plane in the present influence, we find the entity under the influence of Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, and benevolent influences in Venus. Hence we find one with these personalities exhibited, without respect to will forces, which has been used and at times to the detriment of the entity in the present earth's plane:
One that is of the combative nature.
One that finds self ever defending a principle, yet often unable to define that principle in a satisfactory manner to the associates of the entity, and at times such conditions bring to the entity those conditions of unrest, and dissatisfaction in purpose and in the ultimate results. Again this same condition presents that of a very satisfied self, irrespective of what others may think. At such times will force should be used.
In the influence in Mars, we find one quick to anger, and often hiding same.
One loathe to give up any of those conditions of self's interest, no matter what the cost of same may be.
One with the tendency to hold little grudges.
One that will be ever considered a good mathematician, a good business individual. One rather too worldly in application of either condition - that is, one that uses self and friends occasionally to excess.
One that is honest in conviction, yet at times wrong in application. Will's force again should be used, as should other principles that are latent, rather than manifested.
One whose abilities, applied in the correct manner, may bring much to many individuals, especially in the line of the teacher to the student in many various fields, especially in that of militant, and of every nature - that is, one gifted in the ability to teach others systematic and the system of condition (even better than he may apply them in the own individual self).
In the appearances then we will find many of the latent urges.
One that, in the influence of Jupiter and Uranus, should find in the present yea, and in the next two years, in the application of that system of training in self as applied to conditions as will arise, coming under the supervision or direction of the entity, that which may bring much means, monies, position, and with same much of the responsibility to the entity.
In the appearances:
Before this we find in this same land where entity born, in the days of the Cromwell rule. The entity then in the rule of the people's choice, or under the supervision, in a soldier form, to Cromwell, coming as the messenger then in the name McDowwel, and the entity gained under that influence, for the great principle as was gained, by the personal contact of that entity who ruled, was the ability to serve. This has given in the entity's urge in the present the necessity of ability to serve in every capacity - that if one desires to seek good or evil - must have the ABILITY to do so; or as a principle to the entity is that, to do ANYTHING, one must have the consciousness or the ability to gain a consciousness of that desired, or of that work to be accomplished.
In the one before this we find in that land of now Roman rule, and the entity then again in the soldier in the defense of the rulers that were besieged by the peoples across the sea. In the siege the entity then gained. In the conditions FOLLOWING the entity lost; and the urge as is seen is the desire never to be subservient to any individual, and claiming the right of the own individual opinions on any question or condition.
In the one before this we find in the days of the rebuilding of the walls in the Holy City. The entity then in that of the herdsman that brought in the service cattle to the Temple, or Priest, in the first offering when the new - or the alter restored to new service. In the name Zebdiel, and the entity lost and gained in this service. In the urge from this appearance we find that innate desire to serve in spiritual things, yet desiring to see physical action from such service. Not a good combination.
In the one before this we find in that day when the peoples were divided in the rule in the new Egyptian Country, when the priest and the ruler or King were divided in their opinions concerning conditions. The entity then in that of the bearer of arms to the Priest that was sent into banishment, and the entity gained in that experience, and the urge in the present is seen in that inner knowledge or feeling of that there is a higher rule from within. Well that this be cultivated, especially, in the next two years.
As to that to which the entity may attain in the present:
First these lessons, these as tenets, these as principles, should be made firm in the inmost being of the entity. Then go about to make same manifest through the service the entity may render to others. First gain that understanding of self, and why that inner consciousness tells self of the divine that is within; WHY that of the inner self seeks to serve others in the correct manner, and make the peace with the inner consciousness and the divine. Then in the teaching, the training, the advice, the counsel, the lessons to others, in system, in manner, in way, will give the greater blessings in every way and manner, for service to fellow man is the highest service to the Maker.
We are through.

BACKGROUND

4/03/26 [2660]'s letter:
Please let me know the following -
My present and FUTURE!
1. My present affairs are not running so well, what do you think would be the best for me to do? 2. I have to make money very fast; please let me know what line to take. 3. I do not sleep well, what shall I do. Am rather of a very restless disposition. 4. Will I ever be a rich man. 5. PLEASE LET ME KNOW THE OUTCOME OF MY RELATION WITH A YOUNG LADY!! 6. Will I ever be happy and WHEN? 7. What will turn up about my theater business? Shall I continue?

REPORTS

5/13/26 [2660]'s letter to EC:
The Waldorf-Astoria New York ... Street Brooklyn, New York
Dear Mr. Cayce:-
May I not thank you for my Life Reading which I find interesting. But what I wanted to know most I did not find. If you could help me with two things I would thank you. 1. What should I do to improve my business or rather would [what] line should I follow! 2. The outcome of my relation with a young lady?
Let me know if you can help me with these two questions.
Thank you
Sincerely, [2660]
5/17/26 EC's letter to [2660]:
Mr. [2660] ..., N.Y.
My dear Mr. [2660]:-
Replying to yours of the 13th, I should think that your first question is answered rather fully in the reading that is already given - that is, that your success lies in that of being able to teach others, especially in the lines where order is to be maintained, much after military discipline. Now, you can apply that, of course, in many ways; but, in whatever field of endeavor you spend your efforts, that same thing may be carried out, whether as director of a sales force, or a teacher in a SCHOOL, it would mean the same thing, and that is the thing for you to consider and to prepare yourself for, for in that line, or along that line, you will gain more for yourself, and be able to serve others better.
As for your second question, that I do not think I would like to TRY to answer, for that is something every man should work out for himself! Being able to be a good general, I shouldn't think you would wish anyone to direct unless it was to verify your already made conclusions. Now, were you to put the two to-gether and say what would be the outcome, that might be different, but I do not like to take such responsibilities, for people often change their minds regarding same. I assure you though, Mr. [2660], I would like to be of service to you in every way possible. If these are not answered to your satisfaction, and if I can be of further help, I shall be very glad to do so.
Sincerely, Edgar Cayce [EC:GD]