Edgar Cayce Readings, 3345-1

Time and Place: 3:40 to 4:15 P. M. Eastern War Time. ..., N.Y.

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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: (In going back to birth date - " - 8 Wordsley - Yes, it's been moved - " - )
Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [3345].
In analyzing the experiences of this entity in the earth, and the life experience of the entity as a whole, many tenets and truths must be taken into consideration. But these we choose from the records here, with the desire and purpose that this information may be a helpful thing for the entity. Though some suggestions may appear at first as jokes, they may be realities for the entity.
We would minimize the faults, we would magnify the virtues. For the entity as a whole is a very unusual personality in the present, having had (and will have) many unusual experiences of a purely material as well as of a metaphysical nature.
Then, in analyzing those urges that are a part of the whole experience of the entity, and what the entity has done about them, we find that the urges and the ideals - from one experience to another - are the sources of the emotional as well as the unusual influences in the emotional body in the present.
The mental and spiritual, too, have had their experience in making for latent and manifested urges, and in the application of that which may be a completing of this material sojourn.
In Uranus, Venus, Mars and Neptune we find what would be called astrological urges, or an awareness or consciousness attained by the entity through the experiences in unusual environs and surroundings, and of the various activities.
Here again we find that the entity has changed back and forth in its sex, and - while very feminine - the entity would appear in many respects very masculine.
In Uranus we find the extremes, the interest in odd things, unusual things; not that altogether circumspect at times but that in keeping with the very nature of the entity without desire for hurt for any, or of even the completing of the latent urge for a thrill in the experiences of the material activities of the entity.
The entity is a great student, as indicated in Mercury as well as in Uranus and Neptune. Thus scientific things and experiments should be a part of the entity's activity in the present, but preferably as an associate of a scientist that does an unusual character of research. For the entity might oft be a real inspiration to such an one, if there are other phases of human experience in which they would respond one to another.
Thus the greater purpose of the entity's experience, as we shall see, is to be a helpmate for some scientific research individual in this sojourn. Whether this has to do with the helpful forces as in the conveniences for family life or that research in the activities of the mind or soul, doesn't matter a great deal to the entity. To know those things that are to many classed as unknowable, to do those odd or unusual things that few others of the entity's sex have been able to do, becomes an innate urge and is the field of activity for the entity. The ability to psychometrize the vibrations of places, things and conditions, becomes a part of the Uranian influence with Neptune, though the Neptune influence is more of the spiritual while the Uranian is that pertaining to the metaphysical nature or as to occult forces.
Complying with these, or being related in relative activity to Mars, makes for that very active person. And if there were a talky marathon put on, the entity would be able to out talk most of those that would undertake to talk the entity down! These are the characteristics, and the unusual things pertaining to new thought, things pertaining to unusual metaphysical experiences are of interest. All of this, as we find, would tie to that ability of the entity in being a companion, helpmate or wife to one that is a researcher in any of those fields of activity - or one that is a scientific researcher in electronics, or things of that nature. The entity would be helpful to an individual working in such things. And he would never get lonesome either!
As to the activities of the entity in the earthly sojourns, - we find that these have been quite varied, and quite far apart; hence bringing this unusual attitude towards activities in the earth as would deal with physical relationships.
Before this the entity was in the Roman land when there were the greater persecutions of certain groups of individuals, when the church for a time flourished there, then those in the Palestine area and even in Rome were persecuted and experimented with as to their abilities to withstand fear of beast and of man.
The entity was among those in a part of its experience quite given to seeing such tests being made.
Hence in the present the entity may indulge in the unusual, in oddities - like going to the bottom of the sea or to the highest mountain; or in connection with aeroplanes or such.
Yet in the latter portion the entity became convinced because of the lack of fear in the eyes and in the activities of those that had wholly put on love as manifested by individuals and groups that were tested in the arenas. Hence the entity turned "soft hearted", as many had been called before, and then applied self in contributing to the needs of those that had been deprived of many things - the children of those that were offered in the arena, either as in combat with man or beast in the arena.
Thus in the present we find the interest in unusual types of Christian ministry, accepting those things indicated in New Thought - or that termed such, in the present by many. This has been well.
The entity then was in the name of Lelah Henererman. The entity lost and gained, and in the present is seeking for something it has not yet found. As indicated, this may be supplied, this may be added to so that the entity may become a contributing factor for good - as the companion or wife of a research worker in any field of activity.
Before that the entity was in that land when there were the journeyings of a chosen people to the land of promise.
In those experiences when there was the full destruction of the Midianites with the activities in a portion of the land the entity was in the household of those in authority - in the name then Heloise. The entity sought to know all of those happenings to those that had attempted to hinder, as well as the outcome of the destruction of a companion with Israelites by Eleazar.
These have brought, do bring a concept of relationships in morality to the entity in a manner that is experienced by few. These, though, make for abilities of the entity to write, or to draw conclusions from the happenings that might be applied in the experience of many, if the entity were to apply such in those directions.
Before that the entity was in the Inca land when there had been the journeyings of the Atlantean peoples for setting up what later came to be known as the Incal activities.
There the entity was a companion of the one that acted in the capacity of a leader in setting up the customs, rituals and activities in that land following the destruction of Atlantis.
Thus ceremony, routine and such activities are innately a part of the entity. And at times we find the entity very active in the minutest detail in trying out experimentations both mental and physical; thus making of itself, as it were, an "apt" companion for a student of science in any of its fields of endeavor.
The name then was Esema.
Before that the entity lived in the earth during those periods when the peoples were separated that prepared for the preserving of the activities in the earth.
The entity was the son of Ham (Canaan) that laughed at the weakness of the grandfather. Thus the entity was one of those who occupied the ark, or was in the ark during that period.
After the journeys in the ark, the entity set out activities in definite conditions for the establishing of groups in various portions of the land.
Thus things that have to do with mechanical things are innately of interest. And the entity gathers those peculiar things or oddities about itself in one respect or another.
As to the abilities of the entity in the present, that to which it may attain and how:
As indicated, the greater service may be as the companion of a researcher, in home building. But the application of self should be in writing of the peculiarities, the oddities of various groups and in their manner of worship in various portions of the earth.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Should I consider changing my occupation, environment, or both in the attempt to provide a fuller expression of myself, which I feel cannot be obtained unless I meet soon my soul-mate?
(A) You've met your soul-mate - just catch him!
(Q) Is there anything I can do to overcome any obstacles?
(A) Just apply self and you'll get it, as you won't miss anything you attempt.
But follow in those fields indicated - the oddities in religious worship in various portions of the world, as in tribes, as in communities, as in individuals - and companionship with or wife of a scientist. Thus ye may contribute the greater help to the earth experience.
We are through with this reading.
Copy to Self
Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

6/08/43 [3345]'s ltr. to EC:
..., New York
Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Va.
Dear Mr. Cayce:
I have read with great interest "There is a River" & I want to express my gratitude to you & Mr. Sugrue for giving to the public the benefit of your great experience.
I have no difficulty whatever in absorbing the philosophy revealed, as I have studied systems of metaphysical thought which have prepared me for ready acceptance of the truths which your book corroborates & explains. On many subjects I have gained enlightenment from the record the work contains of your readings.
It is with all humbleness of spirit that I express the wish to have a life reading, though this is not the main object of my writing you, which I have already shown.
I am not ill physically but as to spiritual needs I feel almost desperate. Briefly I think this is the case with me: I am a youthful sort of person of 46. All my life so far has been spent in service to others which has been my goal & still is for that matter. I am a school teacher & except financially, a successful one; by successful I mean capable of bringing happiness into the lives of those whom I teach. I will not elaborate further on this.
It does seem to me that I must be paying my Karmic debt however, as I have always longed for a right mate & know that I could make a lovely home for others & myself if I had a chance to fulfill my highest concept of self-expression, which I feel has thus far been denied me. I have no trouble in attracting friends of both sexes, yet I seem like Tantalus of old mythology, who always had the object of his longing "so near & yet so far" of attainment.
Now doesn't there come a time when one can rightly fill his Karmic debt (I am convinced of this Karma) is about paid up & he can turn his back on it? I am praying for a "lead" to show whether or not I should make a complete change of environment, occupation etc. to hasten the opportunity for the Divine Design of my life to manifest itself. Or am I destined to go on plugging away in my obscure capacity as a teacher, with my own unsatisfied longings pushed into the background.
I don't want this to sound as if I have become selfish all of a sudden. I shall still go on trying to make the world a better place to live in for those whom I am in contact with.
If you are kind enough to give me a life reading I shall certainly heed it & appreciate it. I was born Feb. 8, 1896 in England.
Regardless of that request I have made, however I reiterate my thanks for your inspired message which has delighted me & my friends in the last few weeks and given us a keener desire for the study of the Bible. May it effect many people that way.
Sincerely & earnestly, [3345]
6/16/43 EC's ltr. to [3345]:
..., N.Y.
Dear Miss [3345]
Received your recent letter and certainly glad to hear that you enjoyed the book "There Is A River".
You can appreciate how many requests we have received from all over the country since the book has been published, and since it is only possible for me to give two a day, it would be about four months before I could get to you. Under separate cover I am sending you literature that describes the work and life readings and after you have read this, if you will send in your application for membership in the Association (which is required by law in the State of Virginia before I can give you an appointment), I will be glad to set aside a time for this life reading.
I do hope the delay will not be too discouraging, but am sure you can understand that, and that you will feel that it had been worthwhile.
Sincerely, Edgar Cayce [by M. Poss]
7/04/43 [3345]'s ltr. to EC:
..., N.Y.
Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Va.
Dear Mr. Cayce:
I received your good letter and shall look forward to the afternoon of October 24, but hasten to say that if at that time it seems urgent for you to rest please postpone my reading to some future date. You asked if you had sent me the life-reading data. You did send me a pamphlet entitled Life Readings, a Study of Spiritual Evolution, dated April 1943. I have read its contents, and also have sent for The Search for God, and the other booklets mentioned in the pamphlet. As yet I have not received them.
In regard to the questions first I should like to know the general outline of former incarnations, and my queries are along the line of the general purpose of life readings.
Specifically I should like to know whether I should consider changing my occupation, environment, or both in the attempt to provide a fuller expression of myself, which I feel cannot be obtained unless I meet soon my soul-mate.
Shall I meet him in this life, or must I go on paying my apparent Karmic debt without satisfying the longing of my heart's desire. If I have already met the necessary individual, is there anything I can do to overcome any obstacles?
These are the main big questions and I sincerely hope they are legitimate ones. By the time of the reading I may have others, which I can inform you of.
Best wishes for your continued good health, and good work.
Sincerely, yours [3345]