This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 12th day of November, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - Dr. [3360], 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.) Dr. [3360], Harmon Bro. Born August 5, 1876, in Rosedale, Ontario, Canada.

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. Yes, we are given the record here of that entity now known as or called [3360].
3. In analyzing the records as we find them, there is much to choose from. Many varying circumstances have been experienced by the entity in the earth, as well as there having been quite varied promptings for the activities. For the body-mind is gifted in many directions, and that which the entity has set itself to accomplish through this particular sojourn has not been of an easy nature. Yet, as the entity finds in self, in whatever direction it does choose to direct its abilities, the entity may succeed - be it mental or material gains for the entity.
4. Hence as we find, the manners in which the entity has used opportunities in material experience are quite changeable. Much good has been accomplished by the entity. Much more may be accomplished that will be of a joy, not satisfying but a joyous service of the entity to others through those choices of activities of the entity.
5. If there had been in the early years a directing influence, the entity might have made a very good poet. For the entity finds of interest those things pertaining to nature, the harmonies created by words as well as by normal associations and activities.
6. Also we find the entity interested in occult and mystic signs or symbols. Then, symbols mean almost as much to the entity as would the abbreviation of many sentences or groups or activities.
7. Thus we will find the entity will succeed wherever and in whatever field it pursues. As the entity puts forth an effort, this apparently comes of itself.
8. So, in choosing these interpretations we do so with the desire that this information may be helpful to the entity in outlining its life in the present for those activities which in the end will bring many activities in fields that have only been considered from rather a personal angle of activity.
9. Then, in making the studies of same, these are the conditions to be met:
10. In Mars, Jupiter, Uranus and Venus, we find urges that at times are things to be reckoned with. As these are applied in the appearances we find, while they are not conflicting, they do apparently at times become things to be reckoned with but not exactly according to the ideas of the entity itself.
11. In Mars, though, we find the hardheadedness or stubbornness, and the natural abilities of the entity to attract those who can easily find a scrap with someone else, even though not with the entity, and yet still remain outwardly very good friends. This is something to be cultivated, not in that there are the doubts and fears but that the entity will meet them. For, in the application of self in those activities as may be indicated, there may be brought real expression for the entity in the experiences in this earth.
12. The influence from Mars not only makes the entity very active but also running into disputes that don't always get out from under the entity's feet, though the entity itself may not be drawn into same. They are influences upon his mind, his activity, the things he goes about to do.
13. We find in Jupiter the universal consciousness of the entity, the ability to see all as a whole. And here is a warning: Even though there may be the study of very serious problems, learn to use laughter, even prayer and laughter, that there may be kept these opportunities in self through such periods of activity, and most of all embrace each opportunity wherein the entity may add to the knowledge of true living forces in the experience.
14. As to the appearances in the earth, these we find have been many and varied. While all may not be given, these we give that the entity may see self in the present. For, owing to the interest in the psychic, and the occult forces, there are periods when there are respondings within to the universal consciousness, or universal forces. And the entity uses such very well in his own application.
15. The appearances in the earth have come at varying times, even as there may be presented those activities in which the entity may analyze these and eventually find positive proof to the self respecting such periods of activity or transition of the entity-soul itself.
16. Before this, then, the entity was active in the land of the present sojourn; not in the land of nativity but in the land of the sojourn - but much farther to the south.
17. For the entity was among those following the fall of Fort Dearborn that aided in setting up the activities for meting those problems in and around the northern portion of Ohio, and of many of those individuals that settled near Toledo and Cleveland. These areas would be well for the entity in its application of itself and its abilities, or they may be used as fields through which and out of which greater activity may be found.
18. The entity was one who prepared many of those things from the herbs of the field, as well as those grown and prepared for such emergencies through those periods. This brought to the entity a sense of responsibility as to the application of self in the material as well as mental and spiritual experiences for the entity.
19. Then the entity was an Indian, Chercheu. The entity gained, for it gained the universal consciousness.
20. The influences out of doors, those things pertaining to nature and the abilities to control such activities, arise from those experiences. For the entity was a very good herb doctor in that particular sojourn.
21. Before that the entity was in the Holy Land, during the periods when the Master walked in the earth.
22. The entity then was among those throngs that gathered at times for the interpreting of the new teachings, and the watching of their application in the experience of Him - who gave such hope to the world.
23. In those periods the entity followed close, and yet was easily dissuaded for fear of bodily force. These find expressions in the present rather in the physical conditions than in the spiritual natures. Hence these will and do become at times hard to be understood.
24. The name then was Ardath. The entity gained throughout, save when the fear prevented the full cooperation with those that were set in authority in many places.
25. So the abilities in the healing arts, as well as in poetic activities, are a part of the present experience.
26. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, during those periods when there was the rebuilding after the complexities brought about by the various periods and seasons for a great deal of discussions.
27. With the beginning of the distribution of ideas as would affect body, mind, and those influences through same, the entity was pretty well represented at court as well as with those who would hang on.
28. The entity was not of that inner group of the Young King but rather in those experiences that brought the Young King to his favor wherever there were those activities for these preparations, even in those periods so long ago.
29. Then, these make for the entity's abilities to bring in activities that may appear strange or uneasy. But the abilities to coordinate same in the present are most active.
30. Through that period the entity gained for a time, then the entity didn't apply the experiences, then the entity gained again.
31. As to the abilities of the entity in the present that to which it may attain and how:
32. First find self, self's relationship to Creative Forces, self's application of Creative Forces in the relationships to others. Then keep self unspotted from the world.
33. Ready for Questions.
34. (Q) What past incarnations have an influence on my present life?
    (A) Those as just indicated. The one just before this, one in Palestine and one in Egypt.
35. (Q) What are the urges from these incarnations?
    (A) As indicated, these are as those latent forces that give expression indifferent forms. One is to the mind forces, the other to the purely material forces.
36. (Q) How should they be more fully unfolded in respect to healing capabilities?
    (A) These we would use in the power of suggestion, in the healing forces in the present, with the application of those tenets that become truths to those whom the entity would help.
37. (Q) Did I contact Jesus, if so, in what activity and under what conditions?
    (A) Knew the man Jesus as He went about the countryside. As to the application, as just indicated, the entity blew hot and cold through the periods of development. With the Resurrection, when the entity saw Him again, the entity became very active in the churches established - first in Caesarea and then in Caesarea-Philippi.
38. (Q) Did I have any contact with Buddha?
    (A) Not that you are to use in this experience! You had plenty of contact, but they are one and the same!
39. (Q) Were there other incarnations during Biblical History in which I took part?
    (A) Not as we find that are applicable in the present.
40. (Q) Or as a Priest in the 15th century in Italy and France?
    (A) These we have, but don't you use 'em right now - You'll get yourself sidetracked again! Stick to what you're doing if you want to make the success.
41. (Q) Would it be advisable to leave my present location, if so when?
    (A) This should depend upon contingencies of many kinds. There are reasons for the entity remaining in the present environs. There would be very good reasons for changing to others. It is indicated that the Tidewater area would be good for the entity, while it would not be so good for some other member of the family.
42. (Q) Where should I locate in order to give better service to my fellowman?
    (A) It isn't so much the location as it is the sincerity of purpose. Wherever you are brighten that spot and then the other fields will be shown and given thee. But as indicated in the Tidewater, Virginia area would be well for this body.
43. (Q) What were the past associations and activities with the following and what are the urges for the best mutual development in the present? My wife, [3478]?
    (A) These will come later [See 3478-1, given later].
44. We are through.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. 4/28/43 [3360]'s letter:
   Edgar Cayce Norfolk, Va.
   Dear Mr. Cayce-
   On reading a notice of your book "There is a River" about a month ago, I was immediately very strongly impressed to send for the book and also to contact Mr. Cayce.
   I wrote to a Calif publishing Co. where I buy most of my metaphysical books and ordered a copy of the book and also asked for the address of Mr. Cayce. They replied they had not as yet heard of either the book or Mr. Cayce. So I concluded it was not a Calif. product. Yesterday however a copy of Psychic Observer arrived having in [it] a picture of Mr. Cayce also the Norfolk address.
   I am herewith enclosing check for $3.00 for a copy of the book. And I would also like to open up negotiations, relative to meeting Mr. Cayce some place sometime in the near future. If he were travelling around in this section of the country I'd be glad to have him make me a visit. Or I might arrange to make a little vacation trip down to Norfolk in May or June providing Mr. Cayce is not coming this way during the summer.
   While I am at present a very busy practicing Osteopathic Physician, I am and have been for some time very much interested in spiritual healing. At times I get results almost beyond my comprehension. I am therefore deeply anxious to contact a person like Mr. Cayce who has had such outstanding results in this line of work which I think will come into more and more prominence as we progress farther into the new age.
   With best wishes and hoping to hear from you at your earliest convenience.
   I remain Very Truly Yours, [3360]
   P.S. Curiously enough Mr. Cayce and myself are the same age and have had considerable experience in Psychic Research.
2. 6/05/43 EC's letter:
   Dear Dr. [3360]
   Have yours of the 1st - while would be very happy to see you and have you at the Congress, it would be impossible for me to make an appointment for a reading, much less two of them, before the latter part of October, even were the appointment made today, we are having many more requests for readings than we can possibly make.
   Do hope tho you may be able to come in and see us.
   Thank you very much for your interest.
   Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce
3. 6/22/43 [3360]'s letter:
   Mr. Edgar Cayce, Virginia Beach, Va.
   Dear Mr. Cayce,-
   I just want to express my appreciation to you and Mrs. Cayce for your kind treatment and hospitality during my recent visit to Virginia Beach.
   I arrived home as per schedule Sat. morning only two hours late. I began work at 11 A.M. and did not find any respite until 10 P.M. There were some urgent cases needing my attention, so it was best I came home, altho I would have liked very much to have stayed on through your convention and for another week.
   The traveling conditions are bad. The aisles of all the trains were crowded with people standing. If there were any improvements in this respect by November, [...] and I might both go down then for a week. How is the swimming in Nov.?
   I think you had a wonderful program. I was sorry to miss the two open readings, and your talk on Prayer. You would have to go a long way to find a speaker equal to Mrs. Bro. And that peppy Miss Wynne, she was fine. Hope some time I can have a good visit with her. In fact, all the people there were so friendly that I felt as if I were among home folks whom I had known for a long time.
   I am enclosing Mrs. [...]'s application for active membership and reading. I also want to of Miss Wynne's books, and another bottle of Ipsab.
   One reason for wanting to experiment with the machine you pack in ice, is because my feet and ankles are sometimes so tired after a heavy days work that I often waste several hours before getting to sleep. When you mentioned it would make a person sleep, I was interested immediately.
   Now, as to finances, I presume the reading and membership for Mrs. [...] will be $32, the two books $2, and Ipsab $1, or $35 in all.
4. 6/28/43 EC's letter:
   Dear Dr. [3360]
   Thanks for yours of the 22nd - wish you might have stayed on through the meetings, as we had a quite noted Anatomist [Dr. Henry W. Stiles] to come in to see us and is still here, had reading for himself, taught Anatomy at ..., N.Y. [Syracuse University] for a number of years, so am told, had reading for himself, and needs just such as your self to give him treatments. My, what you could do if you had a place here, do hope you and Mrs. [3478] can come. The Physical is for the afternoon of the 12th of Nov and the Life reading - the afternoon of the 15th. Think you could very soon make your reservations, know such can be cancelled easily but think by then you would be alright, so hope to see you both at that time.
   Glad you liked our feeble effort, think we had some lovely people here and - of course as the saying goes - we were just getting started when you had to leave. Mrs. Bro to me is one of the loveliest people have ever met, and is a marvelous speaker.
   Believe the young man has sent your machine - am sending the books and booklets this mail, and will have the Ipsab sent soon as get hold of the men who makes it. Thanks for every thing.
   Mrs. Dillman is still here, is feeling much better - did you meet Mr. Kahn, he, his wife and two boys are here, believe they came after you left.
   You should meet him if you wish to know one that is enthusiastic about the work, as the book indicates about him.
   Thanks again and do hope to see you again in November.
   Check is all OK.
   Thank you, Sincerely, [signed] Edgar Cayce
5. 11/08/43 [3360]'s letter:
   Dear Mr. Cayce:-
   I am going to try to get down to see you on Nov. 12th. If I can't make it you can have the health reading at that time, and see if we can find out how to keep ticking for the next 30 years.
   Best Wishes Sincerely yours [3360]
6. 11/12/43 EC gave the Life Reading, for which Dr. [3360] was present and submitted his questions in person.

REPORTS

1. 11/15/43 EC gave his Physical Reading - see 3360-2.

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