This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, this 13th day of January, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self Mrs. [2881], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Dr. [2772].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Hugh Lynn Cayce and Don Seiwell. Born March 1, 1892, 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 - changes in the mental attitude - '34 activities in a varied direction - '23 - changes in the environ - '17 - anxieties - - " etc., on back to birth date.)
3. Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [2881].
4. In giving an interpretation of the records as we find them here, these necessarily require consideration of many latent urges that are manifested in the individuality, more than the personality of the entity. Hence some of the conflicting emotions that have arisen in the experience of the entity, in its relationships to conditions and things.
5. These, however, we choose from these records with the desire and purpose that this information may be a helpful experience for the entity; enabling the entity to better fulfil those purposes for which it entered this sojourn.
6. As is a part of the experience, little happens by chance. True, there may be errors - which is indicated oft in the experience of the mental, the spiritual and material activities of an entity. These may be called accidents at times.
7. In giving that as would be the more helpful for this entity, - as should be the experience and the manifested effort on the part of each entity, - we would minimize the faults, magnify the virtues.
8. As indicated from the astrological aspects as well as material sojourns in the earth, here we have an entity high-minded; given to a great deal of detail activity.
9. One that in all purposes is a leader, looked up to by all with whom the entity may come in contact; yet one that without the direction of a coordinated effort may make little success in material things. Yet as to principles, as to theory, the entity is well set; and in associations with others the entity may make a material success in most any chosen activity, though - as may be seen from the material sojourns - the entity is better fitted in given directions, - as would have to do with decorations, or the preparations for dwellings, halls, or edifices that might be used for a universal effort by groups or organizations.
10. Astrologically we find Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, with a conflicting influence from Saturn and Uranus. These bring an influence not because of their position at the time of the entity's birth, but because of those inter-between relationships that are accredited forces in the activity of individuals in the material plane.
11. In Mercury we find the high mental abilities.
12. We find in Venus the music, the art, those influences having to do with tone or color, the home, and the abilities in attracting individuals.
13. The Jupiterian sojourn brings the beneficial influence in a universal way or manner.
14. In Saturn we find the failures, the disappointments - these oft in individuals, rather than in the purposes or activities in any direction as to the mental forces.
15. We find in Uranus not only the extremes but the virility, the vivacity of the individual entity.
16. As to appearances in the earth, - while all may not be indicated, these are they that influence the entity in this particular period of activity:
17. Before this the entity was in the land of the present nativity, in the early period of the settlings in the land; when there were those activities or preparations made for gathering the pelts or skins that were a part of the activity in that particular land during the entity's sojourn.
18. Thus we find an interest manifested by the entity in dress, in design, especially having to do with these - or pelts - as a part of the decoration. These are innate, and yet the experiences brought material disappointments - though in the mental activities it was a period of gain.
19. The name then was Marcelle McAran.
20. Before that the entity was in the Holy Land, when there was the spreading of those teachings that were a part of the experiences of many.
21. The entity then was among those of the household of faith, or those associated with the disciples and the teachers during that particular period.
22. While those persecutions brought periods of material hardships, the mental abilities as a teacher, as a leader, were manifested, - as well as the greater universal consciousness as to the activity of spirit in its relationship to the mental and material bodies. These are the manifested abilities in the present.
23. Then in the name Sophie, the entity was associated with Peter, Andrew and Matthew. The activities through that period were as a teacher, a minister to those who were carrying on the teachings during that particular sojourn.
24. Before that the entity was in the Persian land, or Persian and Arabian; though the entity was closely associated with those activities of the Persian king - or those in authority in the Persian land; becoming acquainted with the activities in the 'city in the hills and the plains,' and later becoming identified with same.
25. In the experience the entity taught to the younger people those arts in weaving, as well as aiding in those activities in the 'city in the hills and plains' as related to healing.
26. Thus those abilities as the decorator, as the teacher, as a director, arise in or through those experiences which were applied to the greater benefit of all.
27. This entity may learn, as well as others, that that which is for the good of all is creative, that which becomes individual or selfish eventually becomes destructive in the experience of individuals.
28. The name then was Azahar.
29. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, when there was the coordinating of activities under the direction of the Priest, as well as those cooperative measures from the Atlantean and other lands; when there was the greater study made for vocational direction.
30. The decorations that eventually became a part of those activities in the Temple Beautiful were a part of the entity's activity, as well as those it made in other lands - as an emissary.
31. The name then was Ar-Ar-Eth.
32. As to the abilities of the entity in the present then, - that to which it may attain, and how:
33. First, - study thine own self, thy ideals. What are they - physically, mentally, spiritually? Know in Whom ye believe, as well as in what ye believe.
34. Then study to show thyself approved unto thy ideal, rightly emphasizing all phases of development in thine own self; and judge others only as ye would be judged.
35. As there has been the completion of that activity in the home building, exercise thy abilities in the decorations, - in homes, in halls and the like, but NOT as of self but in associations with others.
36. There are the abilities for activities and for direction, but the material things necessary may be guided from an organization or corporation. The entity works better under and with others than for self.
37. Let thy yeas be yea, ever, and thy nays nay.
38. Study to keep the way that keepeth ever in accord with Creative Forces in thy experience.
39. Ready for questions.
40. (Q) How may I best use to advantage my aptitudes towards interior decorating, also dress designing?
    (A) As indicated, in cooperation with a corporation or organized effort.
41. (Q) Just which one of my aptitudes should I concentrate on, to become mistress of it?
    (A) As indicated, the interior decoration is the better. For, here the abilities in harmony of tone and color, the "feel," the "vibrations" of same, may be expressed.
42. (Q) How may I make the most of my music?
    (A) In thy decoration efforts.
43. (Q) How may I attain God's wish for me, and what He intended for me to do?
    (A) As has been indicated, first know thyself; thy beliefs, thy faiths; and those who are the author of same. Then study to show thyself approved, a workman not ashamed; keeping self unspotted from SELF-condemnation. And ye will find thy place, and thy activities well done.
44. We are through for the present.

    Two copies to Self (one to be given to Mrs. David E. Kahn, 20 Woods Lane, Scarsdale, N.Y., for help in interpreting & applying)
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. 1/01/43 Letter: "I learned of the wonderful work you are doing through [2772], who has proven himself a friend as well as the dentist of our family, and I feel that through this contact 1943 will bring me an answer to a question my inner being has asked as long as I can remember, but my mind has never answered correctly, or shall I say satisfactorily - What Does God wish me to do in this life? I have been given many aptitudes, but never been able to become self supporting or successful through my own efforts.
   1. The Piano was my childhood dream, but my family did not wish this to be a career. Perhaps I wasn't 'great' enough, though I have been told 'something' comes through my music. It is never too late - shall I concentrate on that? 2. Interior decorating and doing over old houses I have done naturally but could not get paid. 3. Dress design has been another ability - instinctively - but again I could not 'achieve.' Somehow I am 'Jane of aptitudes' but also the mistress of none, and to be one has been an inner yearning as long as I can remember. However, it is never too late and I am eager to work hard and consistently at whatever God intended me to do. You will see that my life has been a bit varied - even strange - but now that my children are grown up I feel that I must really DO something to account for this life and all that was given me. I turn to you for guidance not only for myself, but for all my dear ones, and will send checks regularly until my obligation is met.
   "For myself - I want the 3 readings.
   "For my daughter, [...], Oct. 11, 1918, Physical & Life.
   "And for the two sons and my husband [no rdg.] a 'Life' for each.
   "My husband was recalled from the Reserves, having been in the last war, and is a Major in Infantry.
   "My oldest son [2916] (he will be 23 Feb. 16th) has been in the marines since a year ago last July - he graduated from ... in 1941.
   "The baby of the family - [2909] was 19 Oct. 1, 1942, and will go into R.O.T.C. or Artillery training at ... Jan. 31st. He has just finished his sophomore year. This indicates that for the immediate present their lives are 'planned.'
   "But you will see my daughter's [no rdg.] life has been and is a problem and any help I can get to help her get on the road she was meant to travel, I shall be most grateful for.
   "I do not wish to be selfish and ask for my own readings first, so I shall leave it to God to decide the sequence. "Sincere good wishes to you and the work you are doing, and a prayer that my questions what to do - what was I meant to be - how attain God's wish for me - may be answered."
   Gratefully, [2881]
   P.S. "Dr. [2772] knows I am writing this to you."
   1. What should be my life work from now on? 1 1/2. What has God intended for me to do? 2. Shall I concentrate on music? If so, how may I make the most of it? 3. How may I use to best advantage my aptitudes toward interior decorating, also dress designing? or should I put these in the background? 4. Just which aptitude should I concentrate on, to become mistress of it? 5. How may I attain God's wish for me?

REPORTS

1. 2/01/43 She requested a Physical Rdg., for her mother, Mrs. [2907].
2. 2/16/43 She obtained a Physical Rdg., for herself - see 2881-2.
3. 9/27/43 She obtained a Mental-Spiritual Rdg. See 2881-3.

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