Edgar Cayce Readings, 3102-2

Time and Place: 11::00 to 11:30 A. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Tennessee.

TEXT

GC: You will give the relations 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:
EC: Knoxville, Tennessee - a peculiar station on the rung of time!
Yes, what an unusual day! Though stormy, it had little to do with the unusual life of this entity.
Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [3102].
In giving the interpretations of the records here, these we choose with the desire that the entity may use that which may be indicated in better fulfilling the purposes for which it entered this sojourn.
In view of that which has been the use of the virtue of the entity in this experience, very little of the astrological aspect has been followed. Yet these urges remain as a part of the individuality of the entity; thus passing ofttimes, to those who may meet or know the entity, a very unusual character in personality. A character, then, in which we will find most everyone would be impressed - whether good or bad - by even the presence of the entity. To some it would be a quieting effect, to others it would give the jitters. These are conflicts within the emotional body. This is because of the control through mental aspirations and physical emotions.
Then, in analyzing the appearances in the earth and what the entity has done and is doing about these in the present, we find these latent and manifest urges:
The entity is especially interested in the oriental rather than the occidental; interested in oriental custom, as well as the urge arising from the use of perfumes or odors or the activities of music in its characterization.
The entity is also interested in the occult as well as spiritualistic activities.
The entity's abilities as a writer might not be surpassed if there would be the determination in self to use such as a means of expression.
The latent urges we find more in the mental than in what the entity has done about same. For the emotional body oft controls the mental applications in relationships to others.
Thus we find Venus, Mars, Saturn and Jupiter are portions of this latent urge that comes, as it were, to the forefront at times. Yet there are periods when the entity has the ability to sway groups, crowds, even by its very presence.
These abilities cause anxieties in those about the entity as much as within the entity itself.
We find these latent urges and artistic temperament having to do with draperies, dress, and those things of the exotic nature; not things to cause untrue reactions or the dissuading from ideals, but those that are the natural sources; bringing the influence of peculiar odors. For the entity can easily in itself control many influences that might be even possessive to others. Not a dangerous person, but those who are about the entity may at times be. Rather one who may bring help, health and understanding, if there is the taking of the time to analyze the purposes of the entity.
As to the appearances in the earth, these have been at periods when it is much as a pattern.
Before this the entity was in the land of the present nativity among the early settlers from Carolina.
The entity made itself an emissary to the natives of the land. Thus its ability to dress, its ability to understand, to interpret many varied characters of individuals. The ability to attract, to repel such is innate and manifested.
The name then was Annie Walsh - later changed to Welch. The entity gained in its ability not only as a linguist, but in the study of nature.
Hence things of nature have a great influence upon the entity. The entity has the ability to give a description of rain over the valley, or thunder on the mountain or of the presence of birds or beasts in various vicinities and as to how their very presence changes, as it were, all the conditions thereabout, as to affect those who depend upon such for their sustenance.
Before that the entity was in Italy or in Venice.
Thus waterways, the peering out of half-closed blinds, intrigues, beauty, being "on the go" in body, mind and purpose are portions of the entity's experience.
The name then was Adelois Denunceo [D'Annunsio?] [D'Annunzio?]. The entity applied self for indulgence and yet before the periods of activity were finished, there were also those applications of spiritual tenets from the activities and associations with artists and those who were also given to statue or picture building.
Hence the abilities in the present for the study and application in the higher arts arise from those experiences.
Before that the entity was in the city of gold in that now known as the Indo-China land, during those periods when greater stress was put upon the associations from the land of Saad and from the Gobi land; when there were those attempts from the Egyptian land to coordinate the activities.
The entity then was one close to, yes an attendant with the queen of the land.
Thus started the ability to see and not be seen; the abilities latent within the entity not only to write but also to make a good detective.
Also there is the tendency to wear a great deal of jewelry, and very peculiar types or styles, things that have exotic odors in the essence of perfumes about the body. A great deal of ruffles, and a great deal without any ruffles or dress at all. These are latent within the experience of the entity, yet with stubborness as to use all for the control of physical and mental beings of individuals.
The name then was Sharab.
Before that the entity was in the Atlantean land when there were turmoils, just before the second breaking up of the land, when there were those discussions and turmoil between the sons of Belial and children of the Law of One.
The entity joined with those to attempt to use the material advantage of the sons of Belial but to keep the principles of the children of the Law of One. Thus cross purposes ensued between the mental and the material ideals. For the Lord thy God is one, and not a house divided against self.
As to the abilities in the present, that to which it may attain and how:
Too much might not be said as to the abilities of the entity in many fields. Yet all of these, as we find, need coordination; that there may be greater cooperation in the efforts put forth by the entity in bringing to pass that which is constructive and creative in the lives of those with whom the entity comes in contact.
As a writer may the entity succeed the greater. As a painter of interest, yes. As a sculptress, not bad. But in writing, in directing, in coordinating may the greater abilities be expressed. Seek ever to find not the differences with others but where ye may agree. Ye can catch many more flies with honey than you can with vinegar. Do find, then, that in which ye may cooperate, coordinate. But first know thyself, thy purposes.
And keep the faith.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Was I previously an artist? Where?
(A) As indicated, not so much the artist as closely associated with artists; as an instructor or interpreter of the emotions and of the impelling influence of artists.
(Q) What were my past relationships and what are my present opportunities with the following people: My father, [...]?
(A) In the experiences just before this, the associations were very close. Ye were helpers one with another. Not exactly in the same position as in the present, but rather in that where ye attracted, where ye helped, where ye aided one another.
(Q) My husband, [...]?
(A) In the city of gold or the Indo-China land. There were great attractions. Ye were oft far apart, as well as being oft attracted. The associations were much in the same manner as in the present. Ye can do something about them - it depends upon what is set as the ideal.
(Q) My Aunt, [...]?
(A) The experiences in Atlantis. These kept you in the straight and narrow way the more often. These have been an impelling influence in the present experience.
(Q) Have I associates now who were associates in the Italian experience?
(A) Most in some of the groups in which the entity is quite active at times were associates and companions in that experience.
Study to keep thyself in the way in which ye may cooperate the more with others. Magnify the virtues in all, minimize the faults in everyone.
We are through for the present.
Copy to Self
Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

See 3102-1, a Physical Rdg.

REPORTS

2/14/44 Report: "...Now about my son's [3633] reading and mine. In mine I am a bit disappointed. I don't think much of 'me' - how did you get the spelling of my Venetian name 'Denunceo?' If it is phonetic it might also be D'Annunzio (?), and I might be an ancestress of the Italian poet Gabriel D'Annunzio (?). Whether that is the poet's real name or only a nom de plume, I don't know. D'Annunzio (?) must mean 'of the annunciation' obviously and [3633]'s former name 'Angel' there may be some kindred religious significance. Once in India I was told that I had an Italian incarnation, a very happy married life with two sons. One caused me the only great unhappiness of that incarnation and that I knew him as a Danish friend in this life. He warned me to break off with him which I did. Mrs. [B...] and I have always been perfectly sure that I was Florentine. In fact we placed the time as 1300 - 1400 at the time Bullicelli painted there. I am so happy in Florence, never cared to stay much in Venice... I regret so much that I couldn't be present at the reading... You say 'Knoxville - a peculiar station on the rung of time!' You might have said sinister, for it is a backward and materialistic city. That is why I am working for art here. My ancestors were the [...]s, much with the Indians in early Tenn., but I don't like being Annie Walsh! Soon I am going to try writing again, seriously, with prayer before trying..."
8/19/49 Letter: "...After studying spiritualism for years I have come to the following conclusions. That it is unwise and perhaps even dangerous to summon back from their life after death the average person to help us with our problems. It is the blind trying to lead the blind... I am no Catholic, but I know that Mary, the Mother of Christ will come to my aid when I ask her for help..."
3/07/51 Letter: "The press has been cruel to us in our sorrow, and no doubt you have read of our tragedy. My son [3633], who has been emotionally unbalanced for 3 years, last Wednesday shot his father and grandmother... I am writing to ask you to please get one of your prayer circles to work on us and to pour spiritual power into my mother... and into my husband...and my son [3633]. We certainly need it. Also if my friend [507] is there, tell her."
6/14/56 She wrote expressing appreciation for help given her son by A.R.E. referring her to Still-Hildreth for his treatment.
2/25/64 Note to HLC: "Because your wonderful father was a friend of both [3633]'s and mine, I am sending you this." [It was a picture of her with her son, [3633], "In Memoriam" announcing [3633]'s death 12/31/63.]