This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 28th day of September, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [3246], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by the book, THERE IS A RIVER, via her husband, Mr. [3126].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. (Notes read to and transcribed by Jeanette Fitch.) Born January 11, 1894, in NederHolluf, Odense, Denmark.

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, or 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 records here of that entity now known as or called [3246].
3. In giving the interpretations of the records these we would choose with the desire and purpose that the entity may use same as a helpful influence in the present experience.
4. Many are the virtues, many are the faults; but we would give that as would magnify the virtues and minimize the faults. This is one of the greater virtues in the entity minimizing the faults of others; though the entity also passes judgments on those that it would minimize and magnify those whom it would condemn. Hast thou not read, forgive as ye would be forgiven, condemn not that ye be not condemned? This applies to all. For the Father-God is not a respector of persons as individuals, and if one would come to be the greater channel of blessings to others it is less and less expressive of self and more and more for others.
5. Keep then the faith in those things that pertain to creating in the mind and in the body a helpful experience; see in those ye dislike the most that ye would worship in thy Creator. For, each soul's manifestation in the earth is in the image of its Maker. Just as thou art in his image.
6. But that has been thy God through the experiences in the earth? Self, fame, fortune, aggrandizement of the own appetites? Or is thy God the fleshpots of Egypt or the golden calf of noteriety or fame or fortune? Or is thy God a God of peace and mercy and justice?
7. As indicated in self thy sarcasm is at times not understood. It has often caused others to speak evil of thy good intentions, and this has been the basis of some of the contentions that would bring about changes in thine own experience in the present.
8. And it may be well to change these experiences, for the entity should remain in those environs in the present; no matter what are those environs of the companion. But keep the activities of self rather in an open way or manner, not to be hid. Not to become common property, to be sure, or to be boasted of nor spoken of; but hide not skeletons in thine own closet, for they will rattle when ye least expect them.
9. As to the appearances in the earth and those relationships through the activities in the spheres between, it may be said that these are a composite expression:
10. One fair of face and body; one that may find its greater activities in its work with children the means for greater unfoldment. For these, as ye will find, are not self conscious; neither are they a respector of peoples feelings, nor do they become politique. But they forgive easily. It would be well to pattern after that as has been given, "Unless ye become as little children you will in no wise enter in." In Venus and Jupiter we find the greater astrological influences; thus benevolent influences, a broader scope or field of activity, the love of music, of pictures, the beauties of nature itself, become a part of the entity's own consciousness.
11. The appearances we find quite varied. All may not be indicated here. These we find as the greater portion of the experience for this particular period of the entity's sojourn in the earth:
12. Before this the entity was in the land of the present sojourn, among the early settlers in the land not known as New York or New Amsterdam then.
13. The entity was among those that heard the more oft the longings for the old things. And these kept the entity rather in the subdued idea through the experience. And the longing for freedom of body, of mind, of expression has become and is a part of the mental experiences of the entity, that seeks to find expression in physical or daily activities.
14. In freedom is grace, if grace is allowed in self. Just at the entity may learn, - if you would have friends you must yourself be friendly
15. Then open thyself more to the possibilities and the probabilities that are about thee day by day, and ye will find greater blessings may come to thee.
16. The name then was Stella Angelus.
17. Before that the entity was in the Norse land, during those periods where there were settlings in the low countries, in portions of Germany overrun by the Norse land.
18. The entity then was among those people that were leaders in that particular period of activity, in the name Orslon. The entity was a warrior and a leader of those in preparation for the use of the bow and arrow, the shield, the spear. For the entity was an adept in the preparation of these for defense, as well as the use of these for supplying the daily needs.
19. In the present there are the abilities of the entity to contribute to the welfare and the unfoldment of minds of the young. In and through this may the entity find the greater expressions, the greater abilities, the greater release of self in the present experience.
20. Then as one that would be a tutor, a companion, a maid, a helper to the young, would be the activities in the present in which training may be given - in the use or preparation for the caring of those who are under the entity in the care of the body, the household, the preparations for any physical or material activity that others should or would chose for their experiences.
21. Before that the entity was in the Persian land, when there were the united efforts of groups in carrying out those things of a Grecian expansion.
22. The entity was among those that accepted the Greeks, not among those that rebelled against being overrun by those peoples.
23. Thus we find rebellion in the entity's experience against those conditions where there is too much of routine and of individual expressions. These are running in opposition to the entity or to the self.
24. In that experience the entity gained and lost; for it was for self that most of those things were accepted, for the gratifying of the place and position of self in those periods of activity. Because of its owns household being in authority, self was pitted against its brother. Hence its experiences brought contentions. And thy brother is thy companion in the present. Ye have finished with same, for ye have turned your own ways.
25. Keep that way.
26. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land during those periods of reconstruction when there were the preparations of emissaries for varied activities of the home building, services in the Temple of Sacrifice, and the Temple of Beautiful.
27. The entity was one in charge of the young in their unfoldment or development.
28. Thus in the present there are those abilities for the greater expressions and activities through such associations or activities or service in the present.
29. Do that.
30. The name then was Ekla-Orn.
31. As to the abilities of the entity, that to which it may attain and how:
32. These are well, but the greater influences may be had if there is more openness in self, more trust in others as ye would have others trust in thee.
33. Those fields of activity are as indicated; as a guide, as a counsel, as a protector for the young.
34. Ready for questions.
35. (Q) In what part of this country would it be most advisable for me to stay?
    (A) New York, New Haven or in those vicinities.
36. (Q) Have I known my son [5188] in a former life, and why was I worthy of having so kind and noble a son?
    (A) The activities in the Egyptian experience, where the associations were as companions. Thus the efforts of the entity in a coordination activity brought the experiences worthy of thy present associations, because of those things ye applied then.
37. (Q) Can I be of any further help to him?
    (A) EVER as an influence for good. Let the self ever be as the ideal mother for the son whether he is in this or that activity. Keep that, for it is the closest to the home - or heaven.
38. (Q) Is he happy being where he is?
    (A) We haven't his happiness. We have the associations with thee. Not altogether happy away from thee.
39. (Q) Is it advisable to get a divorce from my estranged husband?
    (A) As indicated, it is finished. Find those applications or activities in that direction outlined.
40. (Q) Have I known any of the people in a former life with whom I have come in contact?
    (A) Most we meet. We meet few people by chance, but all are opportunities in one experience or another. We are due them or they are due us certain considerations.
41. (Q) Is it my duty to stay with Mrs. [...] - can I be of any guidance to her, or can I leave her soon?
    (A) This must be a choice within self, depending upon how and in what manner the offices or the better influences of self are to be expended?
42. (Q) Was [...] a former acquaintance? Are my dealings with her and her family finished?
    (A) Finished.
43. (Q) Was harry [...] a former relative or acquaintance?
    (A) We do not find Harry [...].
44. (Q) Should I continue our friendship?
    (A) We do not find Harry [...].
45. We are through with this reading.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. 9/08/43 Questions were submitted - see reading 3246-1.

REPORTS

1. 10/29/43 "As regard to the Life Reading. I found the statements therein of great interest. I understand that it is most advisable for me to get into some activity pertaining to children or young people. I hope I shall be able to make the right connections pertaining to said kind of work. Is it possible to receive any further information regarding the period in Egypt, where I was associated with my son? I understand, that from that period on I did not progress, rather went the opposite way and perhaps will have an opportunity to make amends into a more sacrificial and useful life. Can any further suggestion be given in regards to this office?"
2. 11/22/43 [3246]'s letter to the A.R.E.:
   New York City
   Ass. for Research and Enlightenment Inc. Virginia Beach
   Dear Friends!
   I appreciate very much the monthly Bulletin, it always gives me "a new lift". I am passing it on to my son [5188], who is in Service in the South West Pacific. He also got the book "There is a River" and together with many of his buddies, they look forward for all available messages coming from your Source. It really seems to give them renewed interest and hope for the future, and I believe it is a great blessing among many of our boys.
   I will be very much interested in getting a weekly page of fragments of Readings.
3. 2/26/52 Reply to questionnaire-letter: "Some parts of the reading do not seem to be clear to me. I did, however always rebel against authority, both from older sisters, aunts, etc. and got myself into trouble with superiors more than once by being sarcastic, when I thought they were too demanding or would not allow the staff decent food in my earlier years. When working as a secretary in Denmark, I lost out one year on my promotion by being impertinent to the manager. Regarding benevolent influences from Venus and Jupiter, some 30 years ago I had my horoscope cast and it stated the same about Venus and Jupiter with opposition from the moon and difficulty in marriage but advice was given me to seek release in spiritual philosophy. The sojourn some 300 years ago to New Amsterdam, N.Y. does not seem to bring recollection, except that I feel best at home around and in New York and Conn., also feel that I have met some people before. I have applied the suggestion of being more friendly. The truth is that I used to be very self-conscious and bashful. Regarding my Viking days some 1200 years ago, I was very much interested in tales of the old Viking sagas, when I was a child. I used to sneak away to a pine forest and play Viking with arrow and bow, not letting on to anyone for fear of being laughed at. I do get along well with young people and like youth. Regarding the Persian experience, you will note that it is said my companion and I have turned each our way and should keep it that way. We were too contrasting in our ways, but we are on friendly terms and correspond with each other. My husband [3126] lives in California. We are both interested in spiritual philosophy, although he leans toward spiritualistic philosophy, which I do not accept. As a matter of fact, he sent me my first copy of TIR which brought me to the A.R.E. I gave up the thought of a second marriage as I found no mental companionship (referred to in the 9th and 10th question). (I have removed these questions from my copy of the reading and wish you would do the same to the copy you hold.) It seems my son and I were together in my Egyptian experience. This is the only one where it seems I have done any good. The question is then, why do we return here, if one's character does not improve? I have overcome many earthly urges such as vanity and love of possessions. A lifetime can make a great change in a person.
   P.S. I am real happy to know that the good work is progressing, as I have felt from the very beginning that here at last is essential truth."
4. See subsequent correspondence re. health under 3246-2.
5. GD's note: Mrs. [3246] has continued through the years to be actively interested in the A.R.E. work and she and her son, [5188], have often contributed generously to various phases of it, besides continuing as sponsoring members - to this date, 1/29/77.

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