This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 4th day of January, 1944, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [3617] - new Associate member of the Ass'n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc., via his wife, Mrs. [3424].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor, Gladys Davis, Steno. (Notes read to and transcribed by Jeanette Fitch.) Harmon Bro. Born June 8, 1899, in Baltimore, Maryland.

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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: Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [3617].
3. In giving an interpretation of the records as we find them here, there is much from which to choose. These we choose with the desire and purpose that this information may prove to be a helpful experience; enabling the entity to better use those talents to magnify the virtues and to minimize the faults - not only in self but in the entity's judgement of others.
4. For remember, the law of the Lord is perfect and with what measure ye mete to others, ye mete to thyself.
5. In analyzing the urges latent and manifested, we find, not astrologically speaking but from the consciousness of the entity in the universal consciousness in other dimensions, these are parts of the entity's experience analyzed or compiled with the use of the opportunities in the earthly experience.
6. Uranus brings the interest of the entity in the unusual, in the occult, in the spiritual phenomena, in the activities that bind the entity to the universal consciousness. These are well if balanced, but there are extremes when doubts and fears arise. Know that there are those realms wherein there is as much confusion as there is in the material world, unless the ideal that is ever creative in its purpose is the directing influence.
7. In Mars we find the energetic activities in regard to things as well as interests in associated activities. Thus, we find the entity's abilities in directing policies of organizations or groups, rather than in that direction of working in a business for itself.
8. In Venus we find a great sympathy for those misunderstood, as well as those activities having to do with public relationships and with relationships in homes. Thus activities in regard to the rental of homes or the preparing of homes for others would be well for the entity to engage in, for the renter as well as for those who would rent them. For here we find an individual capable of making both coordinating and cooperative.
9. We find in Jupiter, as indicated from Uranus, not always the perfect accord with a universal consciousness but inclinations to become rather politique in its judgements, or becoming overzealous. This we find a portion of the entity's latent urges to be adhered or watched closely.
10. For who is the more helpful individual? He that may be all things to all people - he will thereby help in saving the more.
11. As to the appearances that make for much of the personality of the entity, as indicated from the interest in the occult or spiritual or spirit phenomena (and they are not one and the same, my brother, - be mindful of that!):
12. Before this the entity was in the area of Salem during those periods when there was a great interest in phenomena of such a nature.
13. Then in the name John Rash, the entity was among those interested until there were those great persecutions. Then the interest was latent, and much was accomplished by the entity.
14. Learn in the present experience greater spirituality, less spiritualism. Not that this phenomena is not true, but it is judged according to the use to which such efforts are directed. If it is to gratify a longing, then learn to know the promises better. Apply them in thy daily dealings. For God is God of the living, not of the dead. For He is creative, He is life. Thus as ye apply brotherly love, patience, longsuffering, gentleness - in thy dealings with they fellow man - ye may commune with the holy saints that are as angels before the throne of God, as promised.
15. Do that.
16. Before that the entity was in the Roman empire during those periods of expansion, when helpers and representatives were chosen to become active in varied lands.
17. The entity was among those observers or overseers, of the collectors of customs, those who enabled those in authority to set a just tax upon various groups, various activities.
18. Thus we will find that in the entity's experience those tendencies in those lines of directing offices of groups or activities in which there were definite records to be kept as well as judgements for people.
19. The name then was Ardenth. The entity gained in his justice, in his thought of others, in his application. But what an unusual type of physical manner!
20. Before that the entity was in the Persian or Arabian land, among those groups in the caravans that passed through the "city in the hills and the plains" between Indo-China, India, the Gobi land and Egypt. For the entity was one much traveled.
21. Interests in customs of the peoples, especially of the orient and the far east, are indicated in the entity's present experience.
22. The entity was a judge of the cloth woven, basketry, rugs. These and the like are of special interest at periods to the entity.
23. The abilities in directing channels of thought in groups is manifested from the experience of the entity in that land, then in the name Paschen.
24. Before that the entity was in Atlantis when there were the preparations for the upheavals, when there were those divisions that arose between the sons of Belial and the children of the Law of One.
25. The entity was among the children of the Law of One remaining faithful even against great odds, willing to sacrifice self for a cause, for a purpose, and gained in the experience and in the knowledge of the Law of One. This if applied in the present may open the way for a greater opportunity for the entity.
26. The name then was Am-lee-ham.
27. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, that to which it may attain and how:
28. First find thy ideal, spiritually, mentally, physically.
29. Then study to show thyself approved unto thy ideal, or God, a workman not ashamed, rightly dividing the words of truth, keeping self unspotted from the world. Condemn not as ye would not be condemned. Let thy light so shine that others seeing may take hope, not of self but as of Him - who may manifest through thee in thy kindness, in thy patience, in thy love to thy fellow man.
30. Ready for questions.
31. We are through with this reading.

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BACKGROUND

1. 12/22/43 Letter: "...Question I wished especially to ask:"
   What is my best line of work, or what work should I be doing?
   Sincerely yours,

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