This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 19th day of May, 1942, in accordance with request made by the self Mrs. [2751], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mrs. [1523].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [2751] and Mrs. [1523]. Born March 20, 1886, in Princess Anne County, in what is now called Kempsville, Virginia.

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, that to which it may attain, and how; answering the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: (In going back over the years from the present - " - '36 - changes in the relationships - '30 - yes - " etc., on back to birth date.)
3. Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [2751].
4. In giving an interpretation of the records as we find them, these we choose from same; minimizing the faults, magnifying the virtues. Thus this information applied in the experience of the entity may bring to the consciousness of the entity the greater purpose of a living experience in the material world.
5. Coming in a period close to the cusps, we find two distinct natures manifested in the characteristics of the entity at times. These however, influenced by the Mercurian associations or activities, enable the entity - when desiring same - to control self in the emotions created under such purposes. But the entity CAN get mad! and it can be very ingratiating!
6. When mad, be mindful that there are not things said or done that may bring the eradication of the hope or desire in the experience.
7. From the other influence in the Piscean associations, there is the tendency to judge others by their associations with spiritual aspects or activities. Give the same judgment on self in such, and have not merely ideas but ideals; knowing that as the body is made up of the three phases of consciousness, - body, mind and soul, - these awarenesses must be in keeping with the law of a universal nature, as indicated in man's awareness of the three phases of the Godhead - God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Ghost.
8. So with self, "I am body, I am mind, I am soul." They are one. Hence the ideals must be one, and their spiritual concepts, spiritual aspirations, spiritual hopes, spiritual desires shall be the pattern for each phase of the entity's experience in the material world, - in the mental world, in the spiritual world.
9. And know that Mind is the Builder. Oft things said under the breath and never given expression to in word may be as potent as though you railed for a period. For, ye are measured with that measurement in body, in mind, in spirit, that ye mete to others.
10. As He hath given, "Inasmuch as ye do it," or in the manner ye treat thy fellow man, ye treat thy Maker.
11. As to the appearances in the earth and their influence in the present experiences of the entity, - we find that Mercury is the greater influence in the mental and the material life.
12. Thus those experiences in the earth in their various phases of activity have builded much in that same direction. Hence the entity will be found to be a material and a mental success in dealing with things AND people, rather than with people or Just things.
13. Hence in those activities in which there are the associations in a business relationship of buying or selling things, as dealing with folk or peoples, or in those things where there are the preparations as a hostess, or as in a hotel or in such relationships, are the outlets through which the entity may exceed the ordinary individuals even who may be better prepared for such in a purely material or other ways or manners.
14. For, the entity is balanced in those experiences of a mental and material nature in which such relationships give the greater opportunity, not only for material but for mental expression.
15. Then, it depends upon the ideal that is held by the entity as to whether or not in such dealings there is ever that purpose, that aim, to deal with others as ye would have others deal with thee.
16. Be prompted in such relationships by the extent of the glory to God, and not for self aggrandizement or selfish motives; else these may one time, or one day, turn again and rend thee.
17. Before this the entity was in the land of the present nativity, during those periods of the reconstruction following the American Revolution.
18. The entity then, in the name Julia Ailsworth, because of its activities was brought into associations with those of other lands. Thus travel and new scenes were the activities of the entity through that experience; bringing the abilities in the present to deal with, to meet, to associate activities in individuals or groups of many varied types.
19. It may be said that the entity gained and lost and gained, judged from the spiritual aptitude or attitude of the entity through that experience. And it will be self being met oft in the dealings with others in the present activity.
20. Before that the entity was in the Roman land during the upbuildings under the second and third of the emperors there
21. Then the entity was among those active in places of authority, for the entity then ingratiated itself with the ruling powers or influences.
22. In the name then Romoana, the entity gained, the entity lost. For, in the activities when might and power were given, the entity used some to the own indulgence, own gratification, and forgot the laws of love and of recompense and of duty and of obligation. Those experiences were in association with some of thy own present connections. Meet them, as ye would have them met in thine OWN shortcomings.
23. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, during those periods of reconstruction there; when there were the divisions of the people for a better understanding being established, when there were the classifications not only for edification but for the good of all.
24. There the entity was a teacher in associations with the young, in the various stages of developments; aiding in those activities that enabled many to be classified for the better developments, in the sex relations as well as in the various types of employment through the experience. The entity was associated with those in authority, then, as well as those in the material and the spiritual authority of that period.
25. The name then was Nak-Elti.
26. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, then, - that to which it may attain, aud how:
27. First, know thy ideal, - spiritually, mentally, materially, and the author of same; as to the application that ye well know.
28. Study then to show thyself approved, condemning none; keeping self unspotted from the world.
29. As to the activities, - those that have to do with business or business relationships, that deal with things and people, are the outlet for the entity in the material sense. These are the channels for expression.
30. Ready for questions.
31. (Q) In light of my abilities, would it be best for me to continue to operate the boarding house on the corner of ...?
    (A) It would be better to continue to operate. For there will be, in the latter portion of the present season, reasons indicated why this will be well.
32. (Q) Considering material needs, should I use present capital to start a nursery for growing small plants and flowers? If so, please suggest a location.
    (A) We would not in the immediate. This will be better in another year or so.
33. (Q) For what particular work am I best fitted? or in what line of work could I use my abilities to best advantage?
    (A) As has been indicated.
34. (Q) How may I help my daughter, [...], to solve her marital problem?
    (A) These can best be studied in the light of those suggestions indicated as to the application of self through the various experiences in the earth.
    Remember, if the spiritual is put first and foremost, if the purpose of an individual is in the RIGHT direction, the MATERIAL happenings will eventually come right. These may at times appear confusing and as being contradictory, but the law of the Lord is PERFECT.
    To enable an individual to find these is the understanding where ALL marital relationships may be best understood.
    Individuals do not meet by chance. They ARE necessary in the experiences of others, though they may not always use their opportunities in a spiritual way or manner.
    Thus the injunction, - study to show thyself approved unto thy ideal, which IS thy God. If ye make thyself god, if ye make thy hopes, thy wants, thy purposes thy god, they become selfish, they become monsters, they become destroying influences. Teach, give instruction, even as ye did in the Egyptian experience. There ye aided. Now ye may aid; not by material.
    And DO NOT condemn anyone!
35. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    [Gave her copy of Egyptian history - Ra-Ta.
    Remarks at end of reading: "I know one thing you said is certainly true, - about my ability to get mad!"]

BACKGROUND

1. 10/25/41 Her son [2611], had obtained a Physical Rdg.

REPORTS

1. 10/01/55 Daughter [referred to in 2751-1, Par. 34-A] reported that the business advice given Mrs. [2751] had been followed and had worked exactly as indicated. She, the daughter, had been helped greatly by the marital advice given.
2. 5/62 GD's note: I talked with the daughter who told me of her talented son by her first marriage. She had within the last few years married a much older man, Mr. [5620], and they have an ideal life together. She had experienced the truth of the advice given in her mother's reading regarding marriage. Her parents have had a happy, wonderful marriage; they are still operating the boarding house, successfully, as recommended in the reading.
3. 10/06/70 Mrs. [2751] died in a hospital.

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