This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 15th day of April, 1926, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [2675].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Born October 4, 1898, Vinemont, Alabama.

TEXT

1. 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 for the entity, giving the abilities of the present entity and to that which it may attain, and how. You will answer the questions regarding this body that I will ask you.
2. EC: Yes, we have the entity and those relations with the Universe and Universal Forces, as are latent and exhibited in the present earth's plane, with the urges as are manifested from the appearances in the earth's plane, and that to which the entity may attain, and how.
3. In entering the earth's plane in the present life, we find the entity comes under the influences of Mercury, Jupiter, Mars, with the adverse influences of Venus and Saturn; the assistance in the influence of Uranus and of the Pleiades.
4. As to the personalities as are exhibited, then, in the present earth's plane, we find one ever quick to grasp the meaning, intent and purpose, of any condition requiring purely mental action. Slow in the conditions requiring agility of the physical body, and under such we find the physical body suffers, without respect to the mental to care for same, for the physical is of the earth earthy, for we find these urges and influences from the experiences in the earth's plane must be overcome, through will's manifestation with that of the mental forces of the body, and of the ennobling influence in the life through Jupiterian and Uranian forces. Hence we find the present year that one that will prove one of great deal of worry in mental and in physical ways and manners, for being under the influence of Uranian forces, and at the same time passing the adverse influence in Saturn, these conditions work one against the other. Hence many conditions of the combative nature are to be met in and during this period, but, with the exercising of the mentality of the individual, these may be overcome, through the exercising of will's influence in the life, and be brought to that place where these adverse conditions may be used as stepping stones for the advancement of the individual, in a moral, mental, spiritual, and financial way and manner.
5. One then that finds little in life that is really interesting to the mentality of the entity, save in those conditions pertaining to history, histology, and mysticism.
6. One that does not seek the companionship of others as much as the entity should.
7. One that disappointments tend to make, create, a feeling of evasiveness in answer, and in the going into crowds or groups. Not that the entity feels that self is superior to other individuals, but that individuals, as such, to the entity are SELDOM interesting.
8. One that should bring into the life more of this love of histology, of history, of science of the mental forces in the spiritual side of the life, and through same the entity will find many conditions in which the expansion of the mental abilities, of the ennobling ideals, are in the position of being understood, and being made a portion of the entity's personality and individuality, for in the supplying of that food for thought to the physical, the entity will find also in same, through the study of the spiritual elements in the material plane, that which will give a better understanding to the mysteries of life, creating interests that will redown [redound?] to the betterment of the individual in every way and manner.
9. The entity should project self more in the way and manner of service to others, remembering that to become selfish, self-centered, self-satisfied, is belittling the Spirit that manifests within, for in cooperation with the Spirit from within may self be magnified, pacified, peacified, glorified!
10. In the conditions as present themselves in urges, the entity should first understand that the greater study of man IS SELF, yet in the application of same it should be APPLIED to the lives of others. Hence, seek the companionship of others; while will's force must be used in this direction, for the temperament is as the recluse, and of magnifying the ills of every way in the life of self, but to give service to others, in cooperation WITH others, is to lose self in the glorifying of the divine that animates and emanates and gives to others through association. Not that the entity should become as one of a herd, group or such, but in the giving of service, seeking of companionship, the entity, by its NATURAL bent and trend, will become a leader, and a power for good. Then, overcome evil, from within, physically and mentally, with GOOD, physically and mentally.
11. As to the appearances in the earth's plane, and the urge the entity receives in the present from same, we shall see, these are very distinct in their manner of manifesting at present.
12. In the one before this we find the entity among those persecuted in the early settlements around Salem (now Massachusetts), and the entity then in name Tom Stuart, and the entity gained then in the early portion of the earthly sojourn, but lost under persecution, and brought condemnation on self through condemning others for their misunderstanding and incomprehension. In the present urge we find the entity hates all that would oppress others; yet seeks to gain knowledge, yet obtains and keeps much of same for self, and is too easily, through such innate feelings, led into the way and manner of seeking solace in those conditions which are only temporary, and bring self-condemnation when the mental begins to consider or take stock of self.
13. In the one before this we find as the soldier in the days of the Roman rule. The entity then a guard in the house of the ruler, and the entity lost during that period, under the name Roul, for the entity offered self in many places, as the entity felt the services of self were not appreciated; neither showed they (the individuals and peoples to whom same was given) the appreciation that should have been. Hence, through guile in self, the entity lost. In the present urge there is seen often the entity finds self in that position of condemning others for the conditions of the entity, when an introspection of self will find the fault lies within self. The entity should gain this lesson from this experience, for the mentalities of the present entity are above normal, especially when weighing justice in the mind, and the entity must KNOW, in order to gain, self must be expended, and though the individuals may not appear to be cognizant, or to give the just for that rendered, the greater service, the greater satisfaction for any deed, or for any action, should rest with the entity, in knowing that self has given, has manifested, the ENTITY'S conception of the creative forces called God.
14. In the one before this we find in the plains, when the entity was in the wars with the Nomads who over-ran now Persia, and the entity in the name Ijduah, and the entity an aide to the leader of the peoples, and close to that nomad who lost life by attempting to gain information for the peoples. The entity gained while under that influence of that leader; lost when subdued by one taking the lead. The urge again accentuating that condition as respecting person, and as to oppression in many places, yet the ever ennobling, or that desire to be RIGHT for Right's sake, stays deep within, and only needs in the present sphere to be brought FORTH by the application of WILL'S force, as would be given in: I WILL do that which is right in the eyes of God, knowing He is not a respector of persons, yet rewards those who diligently seek Him, and in rendering service to my fellow man I am rendering the highest service to my God, and I can only DO such service by contacting and being in company with His people, and MY neighbor, my brother, MY PEOPLES everywhere are His children.
15. In the one before this we find in the Egyptian country, when the rule was divided between State and Church, or when the great division arose through the position of the then High Priest and the King. The entity then among those who served in the Temple, in the name Isthar, and the entity sided with the one sent in exile by order. The entity gained somewhat in that, as to other appearances later, yet there is seen in the inmost self the DOUBT of the purpose of those who make loud profession of spiritual inhibition, and the feeling of somewhat scoffing at such. The entity should gain, by will's force and by the study of self in such, those words as were given of old: "Be and do others as they may, for ME and MY house, WE will serve the living God."
16. In the one before this we find among those who came as the messenger from foreign lands, when the peoples planned first to protect themselves from the beasts of the field and the fowls of the air. The entity then among those (now would be called emissaries) who came to that land, and in the name (as would be termed in this day) Jdlipdjd, and the entity then as a leader among those peoples, and gained much, and deep in the present urge is KNOWN by entity that "Were I, [2675] to be in my rightful position, I would LEAD." Then lead, for Mind, the mental forces, is the Builder. Call on all those experiences of self in earth's plane, and the Giver of good and perfect gifts is not far off, but ever present in thine own heart, for the action of man, made ONE WITH the Spirit of the Creator, accomplishes that which to physical man seems unsurmountable, impossible, and unattainable, for "My Spirit beareth witness with THY Spirit, that ye be the Sons of God."
17. As to that which the entity may attain in the present sphere, will be through the study of man made laws, as APPLY in man's made land, applying same with that same force as is seen in the Spirit Forces that manifest from within. Ready for questions.
18. (Q) What are the Universal Forces, or Urges affecting the mental and physical state of the individual, and how may these be so controlled, or the entity be so governed as to make them one?
    (A) In that way and manner as has been outlined, in the study of self is the greatest study of man. The application of knowledge attained must be applied to groups and individuals. That's why the entity would make a good lawyer.
19. We are through.

BACKGROUND

1. See 4/04/26 letter under 2675-3, also three previous Physical Readings.

REPORTS

1. 4/15/26 EC's letter to [2675]:
   Dear [2675]:-
   I have yours of the 4th, with the enclosures, for which I thank you very much. You suggested that we take the Life Reading in connection with the other reading, but we have not found it possible to combine the two; so, I felt like that possibly it would be best to get the life Reading and then if you felt it was necessary for some further instructions regarding the physical condition, why we would be glad to do so. I am in hopes that you are going to find this Life Reading interesting and beneficial in many ways, and I believe, from what it says about you in this, that you will. I hardly know how to make any comment on same, and shall be very glad if you will tell me just how this impresses you, after you have studied it a bit. Perhaps this will help you understand many of the physical, also mental conditions that have worried you from time to time. I believe also that it will help you to get same straightened out. I certainly hope and trust that we may have been of some service. I thank you for writing me as you have, and I am in hopes you will do this every chance you find possible.
   With kindest personal regards,
   Sincerely, Edgar Cayce [EC:GD]
   P.S. You will notice from the little booklet, it is not necessary to know where you are when taking a Life Reading. It is necessary though to know where and when you were born. The other is necessary when we are making a physical reading. I'm sorry of the delay of this, but we have just been so over-run, we've had to fill in as best we could.
   E.C.
2. 4/13/26 [2675]'s letter to EC:
   Mr. Edgar Cayce Ass'n of National Investigators, Virginia Beach, Va.
   My dear Mr. Cayce:
   I have just finished looking over for the tenth time I think the Life Reading which you sent me. It is very interesting and instructive. Each time that I look it over it suggests a new line of thought to me. Of course, knowing nothing about the phenomenon with which it deals I am totally unable to give an intelligent opinion on it; but these Readings have proved so accurate and comprehensive from the physical standpoint that I have come to have a childlike confidence in their expositions. It may be interesting to you to know that I have been reading a great deal along this very line during the past year - a strange coincidence - , and have become very much absorbed in some of the theories advanced by this branch of science. I believe that a certain amount of study along this line is very beneficial, especially to some people - my type, for example - and it is certainly fascinating. But I am also aware that too much introspection tends to make one self conscious, and to much delving into things of the mystic world makes one impractical and unfit for the commonplace duties of the world in which we live. If I were economically independent I should be tempted to give most of my time to a study of these things, so deep is my interest in them.
   This reading offers one explanation, a very reasonable explanation for some of the troubles, mental and physical that I have been having. And since I have no explanation at all, and know of no one who has, I am bound to accept for the time being the conclusions drawn there and am bound to try for the present the suggestions offered. That part relating to personal characteristics I know to be correct, and the rest, I have no reason to doubt.
   As I am not entirely "out of the woods" physically, I feel that it necessary and worthwhile to follow up the other Readings as suggested. We might get something very helpful by doing so. Just as soon as you have the opportunity I wish you would do this. If you find it convenient and possible to give these Readings on an evening, please wire me, "collect", the date and hour, to be at ..., this city. If this is not possible, I should like to have same arranged for a Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning, next, if suitable. In this case you will have time to write me the hour that you choose.
   With many thanks, and best personal regards, I am
   Sincerely yours, [2675]
   P.S. Our system of delivery here is such that a "Special" expedites postal service greatly. Hence the inclosed.
3. 4/30/26 See 2675-5, a Physical Reading. See subsequent letters under 2675-5, 6, 8 Reports.

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