This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 12th day of May, 1942, in accordance with request made by the self Mr. [2747], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mr. [2897].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [2747]. Born May 8, 1886, in Lancaster, England.

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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: (In going back over years from the present - " - '39 - yes - '37 - changes - anxieties - '28 - disturbances - '19 - yes - " etc., on back to birth date.)
3. Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [2747].
4. In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them here, from varied modes of application varied interpretations might be gained. We choose these from the records here, made by the entity itself upon the skein of time and space. So in patience may they be taken from the records, with the desire and purpose that this entity may apply this experience in the present to better fulfil those purposes for which it entered the present sojourn.
5. The faults we would minimize, the virtues we would magnify. And these are the principles upon which this entity may gain an insight as to the purposes of individuals' lives, associations, contacts, of things and circumstance. All have their place, their purpose in the experience of each entity. The good must be sifted from the bad.
6. As has been indicated from the beginning of time, there is set before the mind of the individual entity good and bad, life and death. The individual chooses. For this is the birthright of each soul, given by or through the Creative Forces, that the individual entity or soul may become aware of itself and its relationships with those things, conditions and other entities or souls about it. Thus may the entity find its true relationships to the whole.
7. For this entity, as others, there are those relationships borne with things - as it becomes a part of them, or as certain activities at certain periods in the varied environs become a part of the individual entity, through that called mind in the material world.
8. Hence mind is the builder. The body, the mind, the soul; each bears its relationships to those realms of its dwelling. Thus in the material experience time or place has its influence. In the realms of the spirit, or in other degrees or phases of consciousness - sometimes termed the astrological aspects, an influence is indicated that becomes latent or manifested in the activity of the entity itself. Not merely because an entity is born under a certain phase of sun or moon or any of the astrological aspects, or any phases of the zodiac (yet all of these bear relationships one to another), but because of sojourn or experience in those phases of consciousness. Just as in the material certain developments, certain studies or applications fit an individual to apply itself in certain directions. Just as the dwelling of an entity in a certain sphere or rate of consciousness may bear relationships to activities of the entity.
9. As for this entity in this respect, we find Mercury, Uranus, the Moon, and Jupiter as the greater forces, when considered astrologically or from the so-called astrological aspects.
10. Thus, we find, as in the characteristics of this entity, - it is oft considered rather gloomy, or as a pessimist. And yet the entity is just as extreme at times in other directions.
11. From Mercury, Uranus and Jupiter, with the phases of the Moon, we will find there will be some period in this earthly experience in which the entity will find its abilities as a composer, as a writer, or as one given to making verse - when the activity may bring fame or fortune. PROVIDED these are founded in truth, in the spirit of the purpose, these may be lasting; otherwise they may become as a stumblingstone rather than the steppingstone for greater acquirements of the individual entity in this particular experience.
12. These also bring, then, those phases of the entity's experience that are latent and manifested urges from sojourns in the earth.
13. While all the sojourns may not be given here, these are indicated to show the variation or the extremes, and the real innate abilities in this experience of the entity.
14. Just as in Mercury there is the indication of the high mental abilities, and in Uranus and Jupiter the interest in those things that pertain to the material, the mental, as well as phases of that at times called the supernatural or the unreal - which is the more real to the mental and spiritual being of an entity.
15. Then, as to the appearances of the entity in the earth, or the ones that we would indicate here:
16. Before this the entity was in the land of the present sojourn, during those periods of the early settlings.
17. The entity was among those who settled in what is now called Providence town, during those periods with Clark - in the name then Robert Aryan.
18. Then the entity was among those who aided in establishing the settlement, or in the colonizing during that period; not being given to the religious fervor as indicated by the leader, but rather to the fervor of establishing the activities as a united effort.
19. Thus the abilities in the present relationships as an organizer, as one that analyzes the purposes of groups or organizations; as well as the abilities to gain from natural or nature's sources the purposes of individuals and their relationships to their fellow man.
20. The entity gained through the greater part of that experience, and brought into the activities much that was later adopted in other groups or colonies for the bringing about of united efforts.
21. Before that the entity was in the land of the present nativity, during those periods when there were disturbances which arose between church and the rights of individuals.
22. The entity joined with those groups under Cromwell.
23. Thus the freedom of activity that is a latent influence in the entity's character or make-up. Thus we find the differences that produce much of the latent power or manifestation, that in the moods in which the entity finds self at times may become morbidity in self and to others rather temperamental, and given to expressions in such periods of pessimism. Or the entity - as from the astrological aspects, or after dreaming upon or meditating upon same - may rouse something deep or latent within to make the other extreme.
24. The name then was Argylaon; and the entity gained, lost and gained again when there was a period of mental awakening to spiritual possibilities.
25. Before that the entity was in the Arabian or Persian land, during those periods when 'the city in the hills and plains' was a place of refuge for many, a place of safety for others, and a place of wonderment to many other areas and eras.
26. The entity was among those in the household of the Persian or Arabian ruler, as an advisor or secretary or as an entertainer or a friend of the king.
27. Thus in those periods of activity in which the 'city in the hills' became as a question, because of the relationships to the activities of other lands, the entity was sent to investigate - and became a part of that activity - as did many another through those periods of action in the material plane.
28. In the experience the entity grew in the ability to interpret, or in wisdom and in favor with God and man. Those were periods when not only were there the abilities to interpret the activities of others but the ability to impress upon others that ability for each soul to find itself.
29. For, as was given of old - and that should become the purpose or the ideal, - not as idealistic nor as mere idols or ideas, but the ideal to all, - "Study to show thyself approved unto God." That is the ideal to which each entity, each soul might attain, - in body, in mind, in soul. For, it is not who would come from heaven to bring a message, nor who might come from over the sea, for Lo it is in thine own heart.
30. Thus, as the entity through that experience aided others in helping themselves, so may it aid others to find themselves that which will bear its fruit in the spirit, in the mind, in the body-experience in the present; through its efforts today, through its ability as an interpreter in verse, in prose, - yea, even in the writing of words for music.
31. The name then was Allaharz.
32. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian experience, when there were turmoils and strifes that arose from the rebellions - when the young King was pitted against the Natives of the land.
33. The entity was then among the Atlanteans who came into the land, among those who bided their time when there were the rebellions or the uprising caused by the return of the Priest.
34. With the reestablishing of a united effort, the entity was among those given to aid in the grouping of individuals into the various characters of work according to their abilities. Or, as would be termed in the present, the entity aided in classifying individuals for activities in a united effort.
35. Then the name was Tek-Lah.
36. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, that to which it may attain, and how:
37. First, find self - and know thy own ideal, spiritually, mentally, materially. And know that the material fadeth away, the mental may bring life or death according to the choice of the mind itself.
38. Then in mind and in body the entity must have its life in spirit. For, this alone abideth forever.
39. As to the activities, - these should be pertaining to things that deal with the natural laws of individuals and things; in writing, in counsel, in assisting others to find themselves - even as were the activities of the entity in the Egyptian and the Persian experiences.
40. These are the predominating experiences, as may be indicated in the likes and dislikes pertaining to things of those eras, or as would bespeak of the natures of such.
41. Then, study to show thyself approved unto the ideal chosen; keeping self under that rule of condemning none. Judge as ye would be judged. For as the reflection of face in the water, so as ye measure in mercy, in spirit, in truth, it is reaped in the material life also.
42. Ready for questions.
43. (Q) What is the future of American Astrology Magazine?
    (A) This depends upon the principles and the tenets. For, as just indicated to the entity (and may be used as the standard, for the truth is self-evident), in the study of an organization, thing or purpose, only that which has a place of help, of assistance, has a place in man's experience. Others must of themselves, of the material nature, die.
    Then, use the efforts of those that form the principles of such a publication constructively. If they supply living truths, that may edify the minds of individuals in such measures as to bring not the seeking so much of material things but the spiritual that live on, then such a publication may indeed stand between the living and the dead. But if there is that which partakes of death, or the dead, then it loses its value. Then as it gives life, it lives.
44. (Q) Will Mr. Paul G. Clancy continue to operate as the editor of American Astrology and for how long?
    (A) As we see for the present, continue for at least another eighteen months. As to whether it is to be changed then by the arising of new circumstance depends upon the will of man.
45. (Q) Is my contact with Astrology constructive, and what is my mission in that field?
    (A) As indicated. That there is that which is good, that which is helpful, THAT magnify. That which is purely material, or that which puts forth false hopes into the individual mind (for mind is the builder), THAT retard.
46. (Q) Why should I contact [2897] through Astrology? What is the purpose?
    (A) There were those experiences in other sojourns, as in the Persian activity and in the seeking out for the activity of [2897] in his experience as Da Vinci (which sojourn is not indicated here for this entity). These brought an effort in a unity of purpose. Hence the associations come again where they may be used constructively. Let them not be for material gains only.
47. (Q) Should and will I remarry?
    (A) As indicated in regard to the experiences of the entity from astrological aspects, this will depend entirely upon the mind of the entity. For, there will be the possibilities. As to the probabilities, choose thou.
48. We are through for the present.

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REPORTS

1. 5/13/42 Egyptian History sent.
2. 4/51 Routine mailing was returned marked DECREASED.

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