This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 12th day of June, 1942, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [2762] new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Miss [1298].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Born February 2, 1910, in the country very near Samantha, Ohio.

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. You will answer the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the entity here, and those relationships with the universal forces; indicated in the entity's experience through the sojourns in the earth as well as in those consciousnesses during the interims between the earthly sojourns.
3. In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them, - these we choose from same with the desire and purpose that this information may be a helpful experience for the entity; enabling the entity not only to meet those problems as may arise in this sojourn but to better fulfil those purposes for which the entity came into this material plane at this time.
4. That there has been and are influences from former experiences in the earth is evidenced in the innate and manifested urges in the entity at present. That these are chosen or given, through the interpreting of the astrological sojourns as material sojourns of the entity's consciousness in the interims, does not indicate that the entity is compelled under astrological aspects to indulge in this or that activity. But it does indicate latent urges that are a part of the entity's experience, from what the entity did about its chosen ideals through those experiences. That this has been and is a part of every entity's experience that comes into material expression is a cause, or is evidence of how and why an example, a way, an ideal has been manifested in the earth by the Creative Forces or Energies, of which each entity, each soul, is a part.
5. The composite of the astrological aspects, or the consciousnesses that are given astrological terms (or partially so), with the material sojourns, gives at times conflicting urges, - yet urges that may be seen or experienced by the entity:
6. One very capable.
7. One interested in any line of activity that has to do with the orient, or the ancients; or the studies of the mysteries of the mind, or of any influence that indicates an activity upon the mental forces of the body, whether of this body or of those with whom the entity may come in contact.
8. There is evidence, then, of a special interest in things, conditions, individuals of the oriental temperament; especially that as may be gained from the ancients of what is now Indo-China. For there, in the golden city, the entity came in contact with those influences which are now a part of the entity's experience. As to the application of same in this present experience, - it is well depend upon that chosen now as the entity's ideal.
9. The entity's abilities may also be expressed in a definite field of activity, through the ability to express or to interpret in writing. Thus, the composite influences from the astrological and the material sojourns combine to make this a manifested urge; which should find expression in the entity's activities. For it would give an outlet for the abilities of the entity and also give expression to the influences the entity may have upon others, as well as determining forces in the experience of the entity itself.
10. Astrologically, we find Mercury - the mind, - the abilities in things of definite natures; yet tempered with both Uranus and Venus, as well as Neptune.
11. Hence we find those tendencies for an out of the ordinary or an unusual inclination for the manners in which the entity expresses its affection or devotion.
12. The entity is rather inclined within itself, latently, to be cold; and yet passionate deep within self. But the latent desire is for that expression to be the activity of the companion or the associate rather than of self.
13. There are definite reasons for this, also, from material sojourns - as will be indicated in that phase of the entity's experience.
14. From that combination of influences in Uranus, Venus and Neptune, - the shades of the evening, the murmuring of the brook, the forest, the mysteries, are the sources from which influences arise that arouse that affection, that desire of expression in the entity's experience.
15. Thus there are those needs for the entity to be warned as to the liaisons or activities in which there may be questions in self as to the outcome. This, to be sure, depends upon those choices made by the entity as to its ideals.
16. Interests in the occult, the abilities to write, all find expression also in those urges arising from these influences.
17. Jupiter is at a distance. Thus the needs for cultivation of those ideals that are of a universal and of a correlating nature, in combination with those influences of the present environ, for this influence to become the more active in this experience.
18. As to the appearances, of those activities of the entity in the material sojourns in the earth, - not all are given, but those that are influencing the entity's urges in the present, mentally, spiritually and materially - or emotionally.
19. Before this the entity was in the land of the present nativity, in those periods of the early settlings.
20. There the entity was among those well acquainted with the inconveniences, but not great hardships to the entity in its early experience in that sojourn, - as Martha Samantha Raye. [Current incarnation born in Samantha, Ohio.]
21. The entity became well acquainted with the folklore of the natives of that portion of western Pennsylvania and parts of Ohio.
22. And the interest in such has kept within self in the present the search for knowledge of the earlier settlers, - from whence and how those activities brought about certain characteristics in the activities in the land.
23. Also the entity became an instructor, and a companion with one of those peoples of that early land. The entity gained in the greater portion of the activity; thus finds innately the desires for companionships, associations with unusual characters, or individuals, or groups, that are giving expression in ways or manners out of the regular routine.
24. This also indicates the records attempted by the entity through the experience; thus lending abilities as a research worker, or as one that may interpret the activities of groups for better understanding between many of those that make interpretations of various phases of human experience.
25. As we find, the better manner of interpretation is in finding the agreements, not those that alter or cause great differences. For, the Lord thy God is one. Thy body, thy mind, thy soul are one. Thy body is the temple of the living God, and there He - thy Father, God - promises to meet thee. The interpreting should be thy spirit, thy purpose, thy hopes, as in accord with His will, His purpose with those who seek to be His children. And to as many as believe is given the power to become the children of God.
26. Before that the entity was in the French land, during those periods when there were definite activities called the Crusade periods.
27. There the entity was associated with, and the companion of, the present companion. Because of those manners in which there were the doubts, the fears as manifested by the companion, and the manner in which there were those precautions to prevent the relationships of the sexual nature with others, when the companion went to the Crusade activities, there are those doubts and fears arising from latent hate - created in that experience for the entity during that material sojourn.
28. The name then was Marcella Hershamenl. In the experience the entity found hardships of mind, hardships of purpose, owing to those conditions created or brought, about - that are conditions to be met in present by an understanding. For, if ye would be forgiven ye must forgive. For, with what purpose, with what ideal ye sow, that ye must reap - as ye are doing in the present.
29. Thus those choices of ideals, or manners, of giving material expression in the hates, the innate hates, the innate jealousies, the innate activities. These must be met in self.
30. Before that the entity was in the Indo-China land, when the queen or princess rose to authority and power.
31. The entity then was an associate, a companion of that entity "the golden girl," or the golden princess.
32. There the entity sought those developments of activities that brought such an influence upon such varied experiences through the earth. And these are those activities that combine to make in the present the interests of the entity in those things of the oriental nature.
33. Certain characteristics in the desires of certain forms of adornment, certain bodily activities, arise from those experiences of the entity then - as that one raised to authority as a princess, in the name Esdura.
34. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, during those periods when there was the reconstruction following the turmoils and the banishment of the Priest, when there was the entrance of the peoples from the land of Said as well as from On and Og, and those activities that the Atlanteans brought in the experience.
35. The entity then was among the offspring of those purposes for the regenerating of the peoples in that period of activity. There was the interest in the Temple Beautiful as well as the Temple of Sacrifice. The entity was a recorder of those influences that brought about the physical as well as the mental changes in individuals and groups, - in the name then Sib-Elot.
36. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, then, - that to which the entity may attain, and how:
37. First, find and know thy ideal. Choose that which answers to the spirit within self. Know that author of thy faith, and as to whether He may keep those things that may be committed unto Him against any experience, - physical, mental or spiritual.
38. These are opportunities. Fail not.
39. The expression may be in the field of writing, that may aid in unifying groups of different thought, of different studies; that the whole purpose may be one. Not for the classes but as individual activities that may bring glory to the Father-God and honor to those who manifest same.
40. Ready for questions.
41. (Q) I have a very gentle, patient, and understanding husband. Yet after almost eight years of marriage, I continue to have terrific fear of the sexual relationship. What causes this? How can this be overcome?
    (A) Knowing as to why and when, this must be overcome in the mind itself. As has been indicated, there are manners, there are means in which there may be aroused the desire for association, for companionship, for affection, for love. Choose such with thy companion.
42. (Q) What was the relationship between myself and my husband?
    (A) As indicated, you were husband and wife then - in the French experience.
43. (Q) What is the karmic link between myself and Giovanni [...]? Who was he to me?
    (A) In the associations in the city of gold, or the golden city, he was thy lover, thy companion. These are conditions that come rather as those to be met in self in the present.
44. (Q) Why am I idolatrous toward this man, Giovanni [...]? How shall I handle this?
    (A) Because of that condition for which the entity sought the companionship in that experience. Meet in according to that ye choose as thy ideal.
45. (Q) Will I be a successful writer in this life?
    (A) If there is the application of self, it is bound to be a success in this experience as a writer.
46. (Q) Have I ever been a writer or a musician in previous lives; and if so, where and when?
    (A) As indicated, - in the experience before this, and in the golden city, as well as in Egypt.
47. (Q) Why do I have a sympathetic and deep affection for Gladys [...] to the extent that I wish to help her in this life?
    (A) Association in the French experience. For ye were associates or companions as friends, both suffering the activities of that period.
48. (Q) Why [1298], a complete stranger in this life until now, been sent to me at this time?
    (A) The meeting of those activities in the Indo-China land.
49. (Q) Will we work together?
    (A) If that is desired, if that is the purpose and the choice of each, - ye would do well together.
50. (Q) Is the War to affect my husband's business and domestic life?
    (A) As and in the manner it will affect EVERY business in the land.
51. (Q) Would you suggest or advise a geographical move for me, such as to Washington, D.C.?
    (A) Where ye will be close to water this is advised, - whether inland or near the sea. Close to water you will find greater abilities.
52. (Q) Will I ever become a mother?
    (A) This depends upon the choices taken by self. It would be well.
53. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. 6/05/42 She submitted the questions.

REPORTS

1. 10/26/62 GD's note: Miss [1298] visited A.R.E. today and reported that Mrs. [2762] resolved her marital problem upon learning the cause.

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