This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 14th day of July, 1942, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [2753], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [2753], Mrs. [1129] and Mrs. Anna Riley. Born July 14, 1922, in Chesterfield County, 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 and to that 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 - changes - '37 - " etc., on back to birth date.)
3. Yes, we are given the records here of that entity now known as or called [2753].
4. In giving the interpretations of the records for this entity, - these have in so many ways been associated with the entity through whom this information comes, that these may be shaded; though these will be given with the desire and purpose that this be a helpful experience for the entity; enabling the entity to better fulfil those purposes for which it entered this present sojourn.
5. No association or experience is by chance, but is the outgrowth of a law, - spiritual, mental or material.
6. These will be found to be bound with this entity here, in each phase of their experiences. Thus this should be an interpretation that may enable those who would analyze or study same to see how, why and where the various phases touch materiality at any given point.
7. In analyzing the urges latent and manifested, these are given as expressions through those various phases of sojourn in the earth or in the realms of consciousness during the interims.
8. While the spheres of this particular solar system are given names, do not interpret same as the entity living in the same physical consciousness on Venus, Jupiter, Mercury or Uranus, as experienced in a three-dimensional plane.
9. For, while the earth would be termed three-dimensional, Jupiter and Mercury would be the fourth and fifth, while Uranus would come in the second or sixth. For, these are the extremes.
10. In giving, then, the characteristics or urges, -
11. The expressions of Mercury in the entity's experience give the high mentality; but especially has it been or is it manifested in this entity in the ability to be a good listener. And though oft there may be said things that hurt, the entity gives self the manifestation - unless they touch at certain periods, and then she can get mad good! But it is tolerant, it is forbearing. And this, as an expression in Mercury, is indeed wisdom as well as knowledge.
12. In Venus we find the expression in beauty, in the orderly manner in which the entity gives expression to its associations or activities. These bring about the ability of the entity to make or to retain friends. This is well. Of course, this may be used at times to where others may feel that the entity is being used by someone. This should not be considered, - that is, the listening to others. For, he that would be the greatest among his fellow man will be the servant of all, will be the helpful influence. And these are natural expressions of the entity. And the ability in the home building, the abilities as a companion, as a mother, as a home builder - as the entity has done so oft in the experiences through the earth - are seen and indicated.
13. We find in Jupiter the universal consciousness, but with Mercury and Venus and Jupiter these bring an accentuation in that expression in relationships to a universal consciousness. While these oft stand in that stead, as may be said, of the purely orthodox or a religious tendency, these are the concepts of the greater religious force as experienced with the entity's present companion through a sojourn that may be indicated.
14. In Uranus we find the moods, and often to others the tenseness also of the entity. For, the entity may become very tense - and this combined with the experiences of the entity as an Atlantean, may make for a very, very wonderful manifestation or it may make the entity morose, through the beginning to feel at any time sorry for itself. Banish that from thy thought. Know in Whom thou hast believed, and know He will not allow thee to be tempted beyond that ye are able to bear, and that He will be with thee so long as ye keep His commandments. And these are not grievous, for they are "Love ye one another, even as I have loved you."
15. As to the experiences in the earth, - these we find are bound up in the manifestations that are a part of the astrological tendencies for the entity.
16. Before this the entity was in the land of the present nativity, when the entity as Polly Moran, a cousin of Archibald Cayce (and the maternal activities through that experience), brought those abilities in the present for the greater relationships as to home building.
17. For the entity then, as related to this entity as indicated [2753-2, Par. 4], was the mother of William Cayce, the paternal father of Thomas Cayce, paternal father of Leslie Cayce, paternal father of Edgar Cayce!
18. Thus the close relationship. For again, as in that experience in Chesterfield County, Virginia, in 1692, the entity was a relative, and again in '26 (1826?) the entity entered and was a relative - the paternal mother of its own children in some of its activities.
19. Through that experience the entity brought hope to many. While there were periods of unrest, periods of activity, periods of doubts and fears, much of those abilities as the home maker and home builder arise from that experience as Polly Cayce.
20. Before that the entity was in the Roman experience when there were those activities so closely following the period of the Master.
21. Then in the name Erbert, the entity as the wife of Ersebus [?] a companion of Lucius in the activities in Laodicea and in Rome, was closely associated in those activities there and brought about in a strange land much that was of a practical nature in the application of the tenets of "Love thy neighbor as thyself."
22. There the entity Ersebus, as the entity's present companion or husband, was in that same relationship in that experience - and he was healed by Lucius as there were those periods when there was that necessity for the entity Ersebus to fight with the beasts in the arena.
23. These bring at times in the experience of the entity the fear especially of wild animals, as well as the fear of open spaces alone, - but companionships, and the ability to give encouragement to others in groups is a part of the entity's experience in the present.
24. Before that the entity was among the children that were blessed by the Master. And while the entity was among who suffered in that of physical persecution, and died in the early years in that experience, the awareness makes for the practical application of those tenets of His blessings in the present sojourn. And these may be counted as blessings to the entity.
25. Before that the entity was in the "city in the hills and the plains." There the entity was an offspring of Uhjltd and his companion who helped to establish and to build up the "city in the hills and the plains."
26. And the entity became the companion of one who attempted to override the activities of Uhjltd, causing some of those persecutions that brought about the division in the household later.
27. This brings those experiences of fear of clans, fear of groups; yet a particular experience as to blood relationships in the material world.
28. Abilities as a good nurse, abilities as one who may make for good companionships, are a part of the experience that may be manifested in the entity's present sojourn.
29. The name then was Isabel.
30. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, when there were those activities that established the periods of the regeneration of individuals.
31. There the entity was made as a priestess to the Priest, Ra-Ta, in that experience. While these were considered as the companions, yet in those experiences they were as the spiritual rather than the material relationships - as were the active forces through many of those that through that experience were purified or consecrated, by their activities either in the Temple of Sacrifice or in the Temple Beautiful.
32. From that experience there are the present abilities arising for straight thinking, the being ofttimes - according to others - too easily persuaded by others, or the allowing of others to put burdens upon the entity. These are understandings to the entity, rather than as a fault.
33. These, of course, may be used as the developing force towards the learning not only of faith but patience. For in patience, as the entity learned then, ye become aware of your soul.
34. The close association with the Priest may bring the closer associations and activities through these material experiences; at least the acquaintanceships from other experiences have brought and do bring the closer activities and relationships.
35. The name then was It-Eb-El.
36. Before that the entity was in the Atlantean land, when there were those activities where there were the divisions of sexes.
37. This entity was in close relationships with those who were among the first offspring of such divisions; thus being among the first of the princesses of that particular period of activity.
38. The entity was raised to power, for the entity was blessed with that ability to hold to those things that had been the practise of the father in that period or sojourn.
39. Thus the spiritual, mental and material relationships to the entity are those channels through which growth comes.
40. The name then was Is-Es-So.
41. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, that to which it may attain, and how:
42. The greater abilities are in home building, and the keeping of the community, groups or activities where united effort of a community or of a household or home is necessary.
43. For, the entity will always be one to whom many will go with their troubles. These ye may use to the glory of Him by whom ye were blessed! And count thyself as blessed for thy name is written in Him.
44. Ready for questions.
45. (Q) When, where and how have I been formerly associated with the following: First, my husband, [533].
    (A) He was Ersebus. Ye were the wife of Ersebus.
46. (Q) My son, [2148]?
    (A) These will be found better by paralleling the two Life Readings. These came in an experience before this, as well as in the Palestine period - when ye were his sister; but this was not of long duration in the material plane. And then in the Egyptian period, he was thy son then. [11/19/42 See son's reading 2148-7, Par. 41-A in re their associations in past incarnations.]
47. (Q) My stepmother, [...].
    (A) In the Roman land, the association then was as the daughter of the entity now known as [...].
48. (Q) My father, [...].
    (A) In the Egyptian as well as in the Atlantean.
49. (Q) Edgar Cayce?
    (A) As has been indicated. These are as close relationships in both the material and the mental, and in the spiritual activities of a material world.
50. (Q) For what particular purpose did I enter the earth plane at this time?
    (A) The home builder, the community builder, as of a tie between many as they labor in the material, mental and spiritual fields of service for one cause.
51. (Q) What are my colors?
    (A) Those that are of soft tints, - blue, green and shades that are delicate. These bring the harmonious things. Or those of great contrast. For the entity to look - if it wants to be overglamorous, black and gold! If it wants to succeed in intriguing others, blue or green! If it wants to appear as it really is within itself, the delicate tints or shades.
    Let that which has prompted thee throughout thy experiences in the earth be the chief expression or motivative force of expression in the earth at present. KNOW that the law of the Lord is perfect, it converteth the soul, it bringeth peace, it bringeth joy. For they are His promises, and He hath blessed thee. Let this not be counted as something to boast of, but to live up to.
52. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. 5/17/42 She obtained an Aura Chart reading - see 2753-1. Her husband, [533], had obtained previous readings, also her little son, [2148].

REPORTS

1. 1/24/72 Reply to Questionnaire:
   1/24/72 GENERAL QUESTIONNAIRE Sent: 1/29/72 " " Ret'd:
   1. What jobs have you held since your reading? (In chronological order.) None other than being a homemaker.
   2. Have you ever spoken with Edgar Cayce? (YES) (No) How well, if so, did you know him? My husband and I used to visit in his home with his family.
   3. Do you feel that Edgar Cayce's source of information depicted you accurately? Yes.
   4. At the time of the reading, did you have confidence in his counseling? (YES) (No)
   5. Do you feel that the reading helped you? Yes - since my reading I feel I can see myself as others see me and try to control or correct undesirable characteristics.
   6. As you look back, do you see patterns that were shown in the readings that you didn't see before? Please explain. Same as above -
   7. Do you think that your life could have been made better by following the advice more closely? Yes - we are prone to put advice aside and not study it enough.
   8. If Edgar Cayce were alive would you refer people to him for help? (YES) (No) (Undecided)
   9. Did any of his predictions manifest themselves? (Granted that you followed his advice.) [No response]
   Note: Remember that you remain anonymous. If there is any additional information which you would like to add to help me, it would be appreciated.
2. 1/24/72 Reply to Questionnaire:
   1/24/72 PERSONAL QUESTIONNAIRE SENT Sent: 1/29/72 " " Ret'd:
   Number [2753] Part Two
   II.
   1. I am considered a good listener. TRUE False 2. Sometimes I get very tense. TRUE False
   3. I am afraid of wild animals. YES No I am afraid of open spaces. Yes NO 4. Do you or did you ever fear groups of people? Yes No SOMETIMES
   5. Do you consider yourself a "home body." YES No
3. 9/15/48 H. Allen's ltr. to Mrs. [2753]:
   Mrs. [2753] ..., Virginia
   Dear Mrs. [2753]
   Helen Godfrey, Special Gifts Team Captain #2, has told me that she has enlisted your help as a worker on the Special Gifts Committee of the Edgar Cayce Foundation Campaign.
   If you find as much satisfaction as I do in working to preserve the Edgar Cayce readings, I am sure that this campaign will be a rich experience for you.
   I would like to call your attention to the first meeting of your group at 11:45 a.m., Thursday, September 30th, in the private dining room on the 4th floor at W. G. Swartz Company, Norfolk. At this luncheon meeting each Special Gifts worker will choose his or her prospects and solicitation will begin immediately. This is the most important meeting that your committee will have, so I hope that you will allow nothing to keep you away.
   I am looking forward with pleasure to working with you on this campaign. I know that our efforts will be happy and successful.
   Sincerely, Harold G. Allen, General Chairman
   P.S. Miss Edmonds, our Special Gifts Chairman, asked me to enclose the Plan of Campaign and Time Schedule, so that you can make a note on your calendar of times and places of meetings.
4. See Source File Key #2753 for booklets entitled, "SOME SUGGESTIONS TO WORKERS FOR THE EDGAR CAYCE CAMPAIGN", A SEQUEL TO THE STORY OF EDGAR CAYCE" and THE EDGAR CAYCE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION re 2753-2.
5. 4/21/56 See 254-105, Par. R2 for sample letter which was sent to each A.R.E. member from HLC re the dedication of new headquarters building, the readings being installed into the vault and other new and varied activities under taken under the leadership of HLC.

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