This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 27th day of June 1942, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [2771], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mr. [257] and Mrs. [903].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [2771] and Dr. [2772]. Born October 10, 1909, in New York City.

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: (In going back over years from the present - " - '40 - activities - '31 - changes - outlook - '29 - '26 - altered associations - " etc., on back to birth date.)
3. Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [2771].
4. In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them here, much must be taken into consideration. These we would interpret with the intent and purpose that this may be a helpful experience for the entity, enabling it to better fulfill the purposes for which it entered this present sojourn.
5. We would (as should be those tenets of each individual entity) minimize the faults (of others as well as of self), magnifying the virtues.
6. This entity, however, as an Atlantean, has entered the earth in those periods when there is a great change beginning. And most Atlanteans will have much to do with the thought, the intent with which those tenets that are chosen as ideals will be applied in the experience of individuals.
7. Thus, as with most Atlanteans, a great deal of the tenets accredited to a Uranian become also as latent and manifested urges.
8. Thus, whether the entity is even aware of same or not, the activity of this entity will influence a great many individuals. As to whether this influence is to be for good or bad (as the determining factor in human experience) depends upon choices of those tenets and ideals chosen by this entity.
9. Hence we would give these interpretations with these as the basis of that as we find indicated, - for the entity is of an analytical mind, not always a questioning mind yet - as every Uranian - as well as Atlantean - has the attitude of "Show me - indicate to me the truth and its benefits, - then I may accept, or I reserve the right to accept or reject."
10. Thus, it would be well for the entity to get a vision of, or something of the basis of the tenets from which choices are made of that as may be indicated here for the entity:
11. Each soul, - as it manifests in the earth, - is body, mind and spirit; just as there is in the Godhead the God the father, God the mind, God the holy spirit. These, - as Father, Son and Holy Ghost, - are one. These terms of expression are used in this three-dimensional world. For, the earth-consciousness rarely conceives of that which may not be of a three-dimensional nature. The fourth and fifth dimensions may be spoken of, but as to their proofs - to most, and even to this entity at times - these are hazy.
12. Yet, as one finds self as a shadow, or as a representative of that indicated in the eternal, - one may ask, what is the source of this association or connection?
13. It is time, space and patience that bridges that distance. These are man's concept of the spirit of God manifesting to the three-dimensional consciousness.
14. Hence the records of each entity are recorded upon time and space, and in patience may be interpreted to the entity; to be used constructively, not as something of which to boast or to make short cuts. For, there are no short cuts in patience. There are no short cuts in time or space, when conceived in the mental and spiritual aspect.
15. Hence the reading of the records from time and space may not always be interpreted by such a reader in the same phraseology, yet that as may be helpful would we choose from the records here of this entity, [2271].
16. While the aspects are indicated in the phraseology of astrology, these do not hold to the pure astrology as facing or indicating the whole of the life or even the urge. For, it is dependent upon what an entity does with the opportunity in the spiritual life, as in the material, as to whether there is spiritual and mental development; just as in a material world it depends upon the application of the abilities as to the worldly or material success.
17. Thus, as the entity finds self in this consciousness, of this solar system, the urges as related to the influences that keep the earth in its sphere or space - in its activity about the solar sun of this entity - are indicated by the tenets accredited to certain planetary forces.
18. These, then, we find in the experience of this entity, indicating the manner in which the entity thinks, the entity reasons:
19. Mercury, - mind, a high-minded individual entity; one well given to reason, in the experience.
20. Uranus, - which is the ruling force, - makes for the periods of extremes, and even when the entity may at times appear - or even be in itself - extravagant with its principles or its manners of approach to those things, conditions, people or activities as would direct or influence people. Hence the entity, - as each Uranian, as each Atlantean, - is naturally a leader, a teacher, an interpreter for the many who are not gifted or turned (as may be expressed) in the ways of reasoning as some.
21. Also in Jupiter we find the universal consciousness, that as makes for not regulating to certain consciousnesses but as a universal consciousness, and each attaining or applying in their own sphere of activity. For, it is not given to all to be interpreters, nor all to be teachers, nor all preachers, nor all home builders, nor all artists or musicians. Yet there is - to the entity, in its manner of reasoning - a basic influence that must prompt the purpose of the activity in all gifted in their phases of expression. This is indicated in the Jupiterian influence.
22. In Venus we find the entity's faithfulness in its associations and activities; at times, when ruled by the Uranian influence, rather severe, and at others rather given to appearing rather loose in its expressions - or capable of spreading its affection in places where others would even say, "I don't see how you can speak so well, when you know they have done this or that to you." And yet the entity finds this as the better part of its own self.
23. These are all commendatory. And as the teacher, - WHO may teach the teacher?
24. As to the appearances in the earth, - not all may be indicated; rather those that influence the entity in this particular cycle of its experience; that they, too, may be a helpful experience.
25. Know, as we have indicated, it is dependent upon the choice of thy ideal as to whether thy experience in this sojourn is to be a development, a retardment, or as a mere turn about.
26. For, God is not mocked; and whatsoever an entity sows, that must it also reap. With what measure ye mete to thy fellow man, ye measure to thy Maker.
27. For, - as is determined in self, through those motivating forces as we have indicated regarding the manner of thought, - each soul - in every stage of its consciousness - is as precious in the eyes, in the heart, in the purpose of the God, as the other. For, all are His offspring.
28. Before this, then, we find that the entity was in the land of the present nativity, in the early periods of the settling in this land, - during that period when the changes were just being wrought as to the choosing, or the manner of the communicating or developing of the choice of those purposes, when great groups settled in the land.
29. The entity then, in the name Merrie Fleischman, was a teacher, an instructor in the establishing of the schools of those teachings as related to principles called, in that early period, not the religious nor merely the moral but the PRACTICAL tenets of being or making companionships with those of varied groups, varied nations or peoples, a practical experience.
30. Through that period of consciousness the entity gained, the entity developed and advanced, - aiding others.
31. Thus the abilities as an organizer, as a teacher, as one who keeps peace, who would keep peace. First, as the entity has learned, it must be within self before it may even be proclaimed or advanced in the home, or in the community, state, nation, or in the world. It is as the knowledge of God, - knowable first within self, put in practice by its practical application in the daily living, in the thoughts expressed, in the manner of activity with others.
32. Before that the entity was in the Grecian land, when there were those periods of the associations with the Romans, that made for the seeking of the ability to express in the interpreting of poems, of stories, that there might be the greater influence.
33. These were a part of the entity's experience, - as an interpreter, as an aid. True, in those periods more men were used as the characters, but also in the period there were those of the associates or companions who taught the men, - and of such was the entity.
34. The entity gained and lost, and gained. For, when those periods of disappointments came, these brought such discouragements at times as to make for periods when there was the losing sight of the spiritual ideal. And the interpretings were sought by some to arouse the emotions wholly of the carnal rather than the mental and spiritual nature. These brought disappointments, discouragements to the entity, - in the name then Leandra.
35. From those experiences the abilities arise in the present to aid others in groups, in mass activity, to consider aright for or from their OWN consciousness and their OWN periods of activity.
36. Before that the entity was in the Promised Land, when there were those settlings in the land, and at those activities when there were the admonishments being given by the leader who brought the entity and those groups into the land.
37. There the entity was a companion to one of those who began to administer through the teachings of Joshua and Moses, that had brought these peoples tot he attempt to - themselves - make their OWN choices in that law administered.
38. The entity was then close to Joshua, for she was a companion of one of those leaders, - Eleazer. And the entity brought much in the interpreting to the young, as well as to those who were being chosen as the companions for the various leaders in that period of experience of the great and mighty peoples.
39. Then the entity was a student of the law, - not merely of the letter but the interpreting of the spirit of the law also; in the name then Elissa.
40. Throughout that experience the entity gained.
41. And the abilities for interpreting various tenets, various teachings of various peoples for other groups are a part of the experience in the present, arising from that period of activity.
42. Before that, also, the entity was in the Egyptian land, during those periods of reconstruction when there were the attempts for the spreading of the teachings of the Priest.
43. Then in the name Is-Tis-Ta, the entity was chosen as an emissary - and was of the Natives of the land.
44. Before that the entity was in the Atlantean land, - and a priestess in the children of the law of One; of those activities that had to do with the interpreting of the actions which brought more and more that purpose from which there arose the needs for the entering of the perfect man into the earth as a man, - which became apparent in the experience of the Princess Ussa.
45. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, that to which it may attain, and how:
46. First, know thy ideal, - spiritually, mentally, materially. Know, - while these are one, - they function in the consciousness of the realm of their activity, in relationships one to another.
47. Then, study to show thyself approved unto that ideal; meting to others as ye would have such meted to thee.
48. As a teacher, as an instructor, as a director of groups, or masses that search for peace among all peoples, may the entity find the greater outlet for its abilities in this experience.
49. Ready for questions.
50. (Q) I am now working with the interfaith council of the American Jewish Congress. How can I most effectively serve in the movement to abolish discrimination against Jews and Negroes?
    (A) Live it! Talk it! Be it! These are the only manners in which such tenets, such truths, grow to the consciousness of others. These are thy principles. Live them in thine own experience. Know, - as has been indicated, - He will lead the way.
51. (Q) How can I approach this problem with the most far-reaching results in Westchester County, New York?
    (A) By acquainting the peoples in groups, - one's, two's, three's, and in mass, - with the principles as to how they apply to that great truth which ALL peoples must learn, "KNOW - the Lord thy God is ONE!"
    And until each soul may see in the lowliest of God's creatures that he would worship in his God, he has not begun to think on the principles of "Thy God is One."
    These tenets, these truths, the ONENESS of that spirit of truth, of God, - stress. And the expressions of same to the fellow man should be as given, "As ye do it unto the least, ye do it unto me."
52. (Q) Through which group shall I work: The Urban League, White Plains Committee for a Housing Authority, or Henry Street Settlement?
    (A) Why not some in at least the Urban League and the Henry Street Settlement? These are the better two, and they work better together.
53. (Q) Is the work which I am desirous of doing interfering with my health?
    (A) It'll make your health better if you keep it in the right principle and know it's one!
54. (Q) Why general fatigue on some days?
    (A) Disappointment, discouragements, - these are purely mental, when fully analyzed.
55. (Q) Is the work interfering with my children?
    (A) Make thy children a part of same, or it would interfere. Do not let it be a separate thing, but as a whole of thy work - for thy Lord STILL is ONE!
56. We are through for the present.

    Two copies to Self (one for [903])
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. 6/25/42 Mrs. [903]'s letter to GD: "I know you are going to love [2771] and [2772] for they do speak 'our language'. Do help them to ask questions for as complete a reading as possible."

REPORTS

1. Remarks immediately following 2771-1: "Perfectly wonderful! You are all that [903] and [257] told us, and more. This explains so many things to me."
2. In P.M. of same day her husband, Dr. [2772] obtained his Life Rdg.
3. 7/03/42 Letter: "We are praying so hard that you can help our son [2779]. We send love to you all, and want you to know how much we hope to be 'one of the family'."
4. 4/10/43 She obtained a Physical Rdg. - See 2771-2. She was attending law school, to prepare herself to better help the underprivileged.
5. 4/18/44 Letter requesting a Physical Rdg. for sick friend:
   My work is so time consuming now that I haven't the time to write, as I wish so often to tell you how each person we have directed to you has been benefitted. As for my work, it continues to go so well that I know it is right. Opportunities keep opening up for my pursuit of my objective. I have had flattering offers already but in fields other than those which urged this course - and I continue this way, for I am confident that at the end of this road lies some measure of service to my brothers and sisters and that this is what our Father desires me to do.
   [2779] reads his Bible every night. He is developing beautifully. [2772] is well but working too hard.
   I hope all are well - and all of us here send love to you, Mrs. Cayce and Gladys. When there's a breathing spell between this task and the next one we hope to come down to see you.
   May God bless you and yours.
   Lovingly, [2771]
6. 6/04/45 Letter to GD who had asked her to speak at the June A.R.E. Congress:
   However, as I say, since I felt this conference to be of such great importance I'd have come down here if not for the uncertainty about the children. Dearest Mr. Cayce and you, mean so much to us - have so revitalized our living - it is something we can never express in words but should love to have the opportunity to express in deeds. You know I was in such a state of confusion when you were here - worried about the bar examination and so on. I believe I told you that the very day I lunched with you a method of study worked itself out in my conversations and I pursued it and was 1 of 38% fortunate enough to pass. I have a job with the District Attorney's office that I was told only three months before I could never get. I'm working hard, feeling that I'm growing closer & closer to my goal of service. Health, happiness - all - have never been greater - nor the desire greater to bring it to as many people in this sick world.
   So dearest Gladys - read my heart and know my regret at not being with you in the flesh. Our hearts, our spirits and our blessings are of course with you. God bless and speed our mission.
7. 8/11/57 Card in re A.R.E. mailing list: "Please be advised that my husband, Dr. [2772], died 5/22/57. Future mail should be addressed to Judge [2771]..."
8. 10/11/58 Report of her brother and his wife [2936]: "[2771] married again last May - is still active as a judge in the N.Y.C. courts. She married a man who has been a friend of the family for years."
9. GD's note: Her son, [2779], also became a lawyer.

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