This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 8th day of May, 1942, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [2746], through the wife, Mrs. [2454], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Born October 9, 1912, in Warm Springs, Georgia.

TEXT

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 and that to which it may attain, and how. You will answer the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: (In going back over years from the present - " - '40 - yes - '37 - heap happening to the entity! - '34 - " etc., on back to birth date.)
3. We are given the records here of that entity now called [2746].
4. In giving the interpretations, - this is an Atlantean. Thus those experiences in the present in which there may be the associations with activities that may be very destructive from the material angle, or the close affiliation or association with those who have much to do with the mental and moral and spiritual relationships experienced among individuals SEEKING to know their relationships with the Creative Forces.
5. As may be indicated from being an Atlantean, - and especially in this experience for the Atlanteans' activities, - these tend to be rather in the extremes.
6. These indicate then the VARIED experiences and the very extremes that may be exhibited or manifested in the abilities and characteristics of the individual entity.
7. In giving these interpretations, - these we choose with the desire that the experience may be a helpful one for this entity, enabling th entity better to fulfil the purposes for which it entered this sojourn.
8. No entity enters by chance. In its relationship to materiality, with its knowledge or understanding of mental and spiritual relations, each soul - as a portion of the whole of Creative Forces - finds itself in such a relationship, and the entity learns - eventually - that these relations are one, or their sources, and that their manner of application is for edification of the entity in the experience, - spiritually, mentally and materially. Know they are one.
9. Thus, in the experience here, these are given for helpful forces or influences.
10. As from astrological aspects, - Neptune is the ruling force. Thus water, music. The entity may be engaged in those activities which will have much to do with water, or activities on same; also music. The ability as an actor, if there had been the development of this, would also have brought an outlet for the entity. For, change of scenes, change of environs, and those activities in various spheres are innate and seek expression.
11. Thus, while the entity is very active, these give rise to the inability of the entity to deal with THINGS as things, or people as things, but rather as circumstance, rather as experiences.
12. The abilities in the wit also are indicted from Mercury, as combined with the activities of the entity (not because of being born under same) combined or in conjunction with Neptune and Mercury.
13. Then, those influences that bring about the greater forces of activity arise from the innate astrological as well as material experiences of the entity.
14. The activities of the entity as an Atlantean become the more EFFECTIVE, especially in this particular experience; because of the activity - or the choice of the entity to carry on in those ways and manners in which there were the expressions through the Atlantean experience.
15. These in their EMOTIONAL forces bring the inability of the entity to be satisfied to SETTLE in one particular place, but needs the changes that come about in the experience.
16. As to the appearances in the earth, - while not all may be given, we find:
17. Before this the entity was in the land of the present nativity, during those early activities, in association with those groups known as barnstormers, or troupes that entertained peoples, from one place to another.
18. From that the entity finds interest particularly in every form of entertainment, as well as the ability to tell a joke or to see the ridiculous as well as the sublime in the experiences or activities, or the information as may be indicted for the entity.
19. There the entity was in the name S. S. (or Samuel) Barnwell; and gained. Because of indifferences, or those activities in which petty differences arose, there came those experiences in which the entity at times in the present - though mild-mannered - is easily riled to sudden activity, that may find expression in harsh words or harsher activity. These the entity should curb. Or cultivate rather that of speaking softly, or of thinking twice before saying anything regarding others. For, with the measure ye mete - whether in jest or in earnest - it is measured to thee again.
20. So, if ye would have friends, if ye would have love, express same in thy relationships with others.
21. Before that the entity was in the land when the Master walked in the earth.
22. There the entity was among the Roman soldiery, but acquainted with and accepting those tenets. Thus the spiritual insight, the abilities of the entity to show - in its relationships with things of ecclesiastical or of a spiritual nature - an interest that goes beyond most individuals, or the ordinary individual.
23. Thus the abilities, the temperament, the influences borne in the entity's experience. And the ability as a leader in military activities is latent and manifested in the experience. Thus those principles as set by Him the entity chooses; rather to give of its best in WHATEVER activity is chosen. For, those principles as set by Him - "In whatsoever sphere ye find thyself, be thy best - Serve thy purpose, serve thy Master, serve thy God - rendering to Caesar the things that be Caesar's, to God the things that be God's" - these will apply in the home, in the relationships with associates or companions. For, it all reverts itself to that one principle - ONENESS of all things and the relationships each entity, or each unit, bears to another unit.
24. Then the entity was known as Papos; and from same we find the experiences from associations with individuals that are a portion of the entity's present experience - for the betterment of all.
25. Before this the entity was in the Egyptian land, during those periods of reconstruction there.
26. The entity was close in relationships with the Priest and those set in authority in the King's household, as the entity was active in those periods when there were the banishments as well as the return, and particularly in the reconstruction period.
27. Coming under the activities of the King as authority, later the Priest as in the spiritual activity, and later as an emissary in the actions in other lands.
28. The name then was Tek-El-La. In the activities the entity gained. For, as indicated later, there were the abilities to meet or to apply self in its relationships to others.
29. Before that the entity was in the Atlantean experience, when there were the disturbances that arose which later brought the first upheavals.
30. For, the entity was of the children of the Law of One; yet the combative influences wrought by the activities of the sons of Belial brought those periods of indeterminate activity - or that which finds expression in the present as of not fully being convinced deep within self save by practical experience. And as this had little to do with the final outcome in the material experience, there came doubts and fears.
31. Then the name was On-Xor, and the entity was a prince in that experience.
32. Then, as to the abilities of the entity in the present, that to which it may attain, and how:
33. As we have indicated, there are many spheres of service or of activity in which the entity could or might qualify, - materially, mentally or spiritually.
34. We find that the entity might have materially succeeded in the channels as a representative, or as an aid in any service requiring the united efforts - whether on water or on land; or in those fields in which there is the ability - or the necessity to act in depicting the dramatic or the ridiculous, that there might be given a lesson or that a lesson might be drawn form same, in that of propaganda, whether pertaining to state, local or national influence.
35. Yet, in whatsoever place ye find thyself, fill that with thy greatest abilities. For, the opportunity is not a thing of itself so much as with what purpose, what influence is sought, is contemplated, is drawn upon, in the activity in relationships one to another.
36. For, with what measure ye mete it will be measured to thee again. As ye do unto the least of thy brethren, ye do unto thy Maker.
37. Then, study to show thyself approved unto thy ideal. Know what is thy ideal. Know the author of thy ideal, spiritual, mental and material; and know that their aims, their purposes, their desires MUST be one, putting the emphasis, the stress, where same is needed; not for gain of self but unto the glory of the Father as manifests in Jesus the Christ, and in honor to thyself and to thy own purpose.
38. Ready for questions.
39. (Q) What development do I seek in this appearance?
    (A) To find thyself and thy relationships to thy Maker, through the application of thy ideals to thy fellow man.
40. (Q) How can I develop a clearer spiritual understanding?
    (A) Learn to know what is thy ideal - to each individual. For, the spirit answers to spirit within, and that becomes wisdom AND knowledge. Knowledge without wisdom, as the entity experienced in Atlantis, may become dangerous. But LOVE and its fulfillment is the beginning of wisdom.
41. (Q) How can I get a better understanding of those with whom I associate?
    (A) Judge as ye would have them judge thee. Condemn none, as ye would not be condemned.
    Beware of the month of May. These are the periods through which the greater stress is thy lot and thy experience.
42. (Q) How can I better prepare myself for the work I have chosen and for leadership?
    (A) By prayer and meditation. It IS innate and natural, yet the basis of service must be as of the ideal; not merely idealistic - for that indicates unattainable, but "Be ye PERFECT, even as I am perfect," said He. This then is in purpose, in intent, in hope, in application. This is the manner to attain to leadership.
    Ask no one to do that ye would not do thyself. Ask no one to do that the LORD thy Master did not do.
43. (Q) Have I lost or gained at this appearance?
    (A) This as of judgement, this as of gain.
44. (Q) Please give my life seal.
    (A) This would better be indicated in a complete chart of the life in the earth.
45. (Q) What metal and stones hold the better vibrations for me?
    (A) The pearl as the stone, zinc as the metal.
46. (Q) What is the significance of the birthmark on my head?
    (A) As everyone in Atlantis, as well as the Egyptian period, the entity carries the experience of being marked. This has been and will be with thee throughout thy experience. USE THY HEAD - or judgment! Be not too rash, but do see the ridiculous as well as the sublime.
47. We are through for the present.

    Two copies to Wife
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. 5/02/42 Questions submitted via wife, [2454], in addition to those which got asked:
   How and in what relationship have I been formerly associated with: Wife, [2454]? My son, [2542]? [See 2542-1, Par. 51-A, on 7/24/41.] Why am I of a sentimental, dreamy nature? What talents, if any, do I have?
   Please give any other instructions that would help me to work for good.

REPORTS

1. 6/26/42 [2746]'s letter to EC:
   U.S.S. [...]
   Dear Mr. Cayce
   A few years ago I would have no more thought of writing a letter like this, than I would have thought the Divine Master was a part of us all. Even today it surprises me.
   You have seen hundreds of us, the average American youth. Most of us are taught that, there is a God, (on Sunday mornings), that He should be thought of (once in a while), that He should be worshipped and feared (secretly), but seldom if at all that He should be loved. That He is in some far distant place called Heaven, but never that He is a part or around us. We don't really have to worry about Him till our shoulders begin to sag.
   Our chances to realize our Lord are very slim. Yet deep within, some of us are quite sure we should treat Him much better. But what do we do about it? We could do something, but we have been invited to a party tonight and that's important. Anyway He's a good fellow. He will understand and wait.
   The majority of us are not capable of thinking. Our minds have a "One Way" sign tacked up. When some one brings up a new subject, if it strikes our fancy, all is well and good. If it doesn't our minds close like the shell of a clam.
   That's what happened when I first heard of you. You to whom I shall always owe a debt of gratitude. Mr. Cayce the process of eradicating that "One Way" sign and opening my mind to thought has taken nearly five years. Now I am beginning to see out ahead. If that fog of uncertainty settles on my course again, I know my Reading will guide me to safety.
   I'm sorry I've taken so long to thank you, but better late than never. My best wishes for you and yours.
   Sincerely, [2746]
2. 7/09/42 EC's letter to [2746]:
   Mr. [2746] ..., Conn.
   Dear Mr. [2746]
   Thank you for yours of the 26th - I appreciate your letter more than will ever be able to tell you. I know and realize Mr. [2746] the information in the Life readings is some times hard to understand - and one might easily pass it off as a fancy tale, but when it answers to something within, well, it isn't so easily laughed off. It is such experiences that makes life worth while to me, for can I be a channel to point my fellow man to the way of LIFE and GOD - then it is indeed worthwhile - thank you for telling me of how yours struck you.
   May His Blessings Keep you ever - and am sure you will find Him near at all times to give you that Peace He promised to all who would accept Him as their friend and Brother. Know we are glad to try and help at any and all times. Had a very lovely meeting this year, wish you might have been with us - we were privileged to have Mrs. [2454] and Mrs. [...] and their contribution to the meeting was real to every one here - just hope they felt it worth their time and trouble in coming.
   Thanking you again and with all good wishes.
   Sincerely, [signed] Edgar Cayce
3. 7/15/42 See wife's reading 2454-2, Par. 10-A regarding their associations in previous incarnations.
4. 12/26/42 See wife's reading 2454-4, Par. 13-A in re helping [2746].
5. 11/11/43 See 2746-2, a Check Life Reading for which he was present.

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