This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 25th day of September, 1943, in accordance with request made by the mother - Mrs. [...], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by the book, THERE IS A RIVER.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. (Notes read to and transcribed by Jeanette Fitch.) Born September 21, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois.

TEXT

1. 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:
2. EC: (In going back over years from the present - " - '41 - changes in relationships - '35 - not so good physically - " - etc., on back to birth date.)
3. Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [3241].
4. In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them here, this is rather an unusual entity as to its intuitive abilities. And these cultivated, the entity may become a real spiritual reformer if so desired on the part of the entity.
5. If this is chosen as the life's expression, do not make this an inconsistent thing; not other than ever being of a constructive influence. Let it not be done for conspicuousness, for it might easily become such as was indicated by some whose names may be in certain forms of history and yet little accomplished in the hearts and minds of the populace as a whole. Rather let it be as the little leaven; inconspicuous as to its manifestation, yet entering into thinking peoples as a way and means through which real influence in the lives of others may be at such a pitch as to bring into experience, into manifestation, those powers that be in the directing of those that are spiritual-minded.
6. In choosing the records here, this we do with the desire and purpose that this may be a helpful experience for the entity; enabling the entity to better fulfill those purposes for which it entered. Never incline self to be, then, just as father or mother because of such, but rather be individual.
7. For, abilities, those that are indicated in faults and virtues, are indicated. Then, use the power of spiritual purpose to the glorification of the divine that is within each individual. For, thus as there has been indicated, TODAY - TO YOU WHO WILL ACCEPT MAY COME THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH; that in Him, through Him who is the way and the truth and the life, ye may enter in and become one with Him.
8. Keep that faith, ever.
9. Astrologically we find Mercury, Saturn, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus. Not because the entity was born under those particular signs or planets, but because of the consciousness of the soul-force in those environs, the entity may attain to much through the manifestations of the activities of the spiritual self and spiritual purposes in this particular period.
10. In Mercury we find the high mental abilities, in Saturn the many changes; or as indicated, many talents. Yet these need their classification in thine own mind, as well as the use of same in whatever phase of experience or expression is sought.
11. "Seek and ye shall find, knock and it shall be opened unto you." This pertains to what might be termed the mystery of life that has been and is a part of the dream of every well-balanced person in those situations, those conditions as have been a part of the present entity.
12. Then keep in the way of faith, as indicated.
13. In Venus with Jupiter we find the benevolent influences, but also an activity in the gratifying of emotions or hopes or visions that the entity finds are experienced by self in its dream, even in its awakening state.
14. These are parts of the self. Hence do not allow secular things to cause too great an extravaganza of living, being or manifesting in and among its fellow men.
15. As to these urges then, when such planets are in their increasing position in the Zodiacal forces, these may be helpful or detrimental - as indicated in the Uranian influence in the body.
16. These are urges. Not that these will happen whether or no, but as the entity uses self or abuses self the advantages that arise from these particular urges will become more and more a part of the experience of the entity.
17. We find in Venus as well as Jupiter and Mars those manners of expression in the great number of choices necessary to be made by the entity in its preparation of that which may be its own experience; evidenced by the activities for the body healing, the body pleasing, the body occupying self in those directions in which there may be the greater expression of self even as in those periods of former times.
18. For, before this the entity was in the land of the present nativity. There the entity aided those who would escape from the sieges laid to the city now called Chicago.
19. When the entity comes to the period of its first choice of profession, start with same in that place now called Richmond, Va. There, in associations with those various groups, were the first periods of activity in which the entity acted in those capacities as an instructress to the groups of certain plantations or certain areas during those early periods.
20. The entity manifested its purpose and its cause in that experience, bringing to itself and others helpfulness.
21. Then in the name Marthea Fairfax, the entity gained. So may the entity apply itself in the present in any of these directions as will be seen that have been a part of the entity's experience through the sojourns in the earth. In teaching, in lecturing, in writing. That these may be combined and made one indicates all the more reason why the entity should stress these in this particular period of sojourn.
22. For, in those activities it aided others, and others ever should be the watchword for each and every soul. For the soul enters not by chance but for the unfoldment of a growth, of an activity. Let thy words be well spoken of but let thy hopes the emphasis of thy promises, the emphasis of thy expectancy be ever one with that Creative Force that brings all into manifestation.
23. Before that the entity was in the English land, during those periods when groups were selected to act in the capacity of defenders of an ideal or purpose in that called the Holy War, or the Crusades.
24. These brought fears to the entity respecting its associations with the opposite sex. Hence, as indicated, there has come an awakening to the entity of this phase of the experience, and that it may be abused or used as the fulfilling of purposes in the experience.
25. The name then was Anne Stuart. The entity was the reformer when those of its own household had gone to the activities in the Holy Land. Yet the fear of men still exists in the experience, because of those activities there.
26. The abilities as a writer also arise from those activities of the entity there, in keeping the records for the various groups. In the present use and not abuse those urges arising from that sojourn.
27. Before that the entity was in the Parthenian land or the northern coasts of what is now the Holy Land.
28. There the entity came under the influences and activities of the teachers of those that followed the Master. Though these were attempted to be used by the entity in relationships to its own teachings at that particular period, these bring in the present confusions to the entity as to varied groups or denominations in the present - and the desire to know WHY there has to be such.
29. These analyze for self; not as in varinglorying, not as of the own private interpretation. For, know the whole law is: "Thou shalt love the Lord with all thy heart, thy mind, thy body, and thy neighbor as thyself." For, as He has given, "As ye do it unto the least of thy brethren, ye do it unto thy Maker."
30. Who is then thy friend, thy mother, thy brother? They that do the will of the Father in heaven, the same are thy mother, thy brother. Then let not those relationships vary thee in the purposes of thy heart in following after the things pertaining to the spirit.
31. The name then was Lucernes.
32. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, during those periods when Ra-Ta was offering the activities in the Temple of Sacrifice and in the Temple Beautiful; when there was the establishing of homes.
33. For, the entity was among those that were for home building. In the present these will soon become the most significant things in the part of the entity's experience in the earth. For the home is the foundation of the ideals and purposes of the nation. And these should be, these are sacred in the experiences of those that would serve Him wholly and surely.
34. In choosing thy activities then ye may be the teacher, the instructor; ye may be the lecturer or the writer, but forget not the promptings of same. And know those that are founded in Him are founded in surety.
35. Keep thou, then the faith.
36. In those activities in the Egyptian land the entity followed up the actions of those sent as messengers of the tenets and truths of the time. Use them, then, for ye will travel - if there is the fulfilling of thy purposes and hopes. And these ye may attain if ye choose same in the purpose of the Lord and not in gratifying of self's appetites in any sense or in any desire.
37. Let thy yeas by yea and thy nays nay in the Lord. Then keep His temple, for thy body is indeed the Temple of the living God. Keep it as in trust, keep it as in a usefulness of His service.
38. Ready for questions.
39. (Q) What future should I plan for myself which will coincide with whatever talents I may have?
    (A) As indicated, either as a lecturer, a teacher, an artist, or better in writing. And know those that write and would write must just begin and commence. The entity will find that the 13th of some October will be the most far-reaching effect of happenings upon that day. And watch it for the present 13th of October as to whom ye meet in relationships to what ye will do with this life in after years.
40. (Q) Which of these talents should I stress the more?
    (A) As indicated, writing.
41. (Q) What spiritual qualities should be stressed?
    (A) Know that all that is in material manifestation is first of spirit; then by mind (the builder) is brought into realization. Then by the power of the might that is in Him and in His promise, keep that faith which has been indicated for the entity.
42. (Q) Please give me any advice that will aid me in my choice as to marriage?
    (A) These choices should be done better within self, yet when the heart speaketh listen. When the mind disturbeth thee put it away. When the spiritual influences in thy dreams of Him make thee one as in the Egyptian experience, take heed and He will answer thee.
43. (Q) Give any other advice that will help me in attaining higher goals, in guiding my life intelligently?
    (A) Seek the Lord while He may be found. Learn to lean upon Him; not as to do things for thee but to guide thee in the spirit and purpose of all ye do.
44. We are through with this reading.

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BACKGROUND

1. 5/17/43 Mother's letter: "She seems to have a number of talents and for that very reason it is more difficult to help her choose a career."
2. 9/07/43 [3241]'s letter:
   Edgar Cayce Association for Research and Enlightenment
   Dear Mr. Cayce;
   As you have reserved the afternoon of September 25th for my Life Reading, I am writing now in regard to it.
   I suppose the reading follows a general course or pattern and that many topics are covered, but I especially want your help in planning a future for myself which will coincide with whatever talents I may have, and in trying to make the most of these talents both for myself and for the benefit of others.
   If within your grasp is the power to reveal my spiritual qualities, my choice in marriage, and other things to help me in attaining higher goals, please tell me all you can.
   I am hoping that through my Life Reading I may be able to guide my life intelligently, to make wise decisions, and to make sound and intelligent choices throughout my life.
   I did not compile a specific group of questions but any other information other than that mentioned above would be of great interest to me. I am anxiously looking forward to the results of my reading and after I have studied it and applied any part of it to my life, I will let you know the nature of the results.
   Until I hear from you further I remain, [3241]

REPORTS

1. 9/05/47 Mother's letter:
   Mr. Hugh Lynn Cayce, Virginia Beach, Va.
   Dear Mr. Cayce,
   Your letter of August 16, together with the publications was received. Your letter suggested that I get in touch with two individuals who are members of the organization, but you forgot to give me their names. I should like very much to talk with them.
   Yes, I should like also to attend the open meeting in Chicago and to meet you, Mr. Cayce.
   Do you have a copy of [3241]'s life reading? When [3241] was married a year ago last June I thought I gave it into her keeping. But she tells me she does not have it and I cannot find it here. I wanted to refresh my memory before talking to you about her reading.
   Looking forward to meeting you and attending the meeting. I am
   Very sincerely (Mrs.) [...]

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