This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 5th day of April, 1944, in accordance with request made by the self - [4067], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. (Notes read to and transcribed by Jeanette Fitch.) Born October 30, 1901, in Sullivan, Illinois.

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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 of that entity now known as or called [4067].
3. What an unusual record, the entity having been a man more than once! thus an individual entity who is in its characteristics and mental processes quite efficient and at times quite sufficient unto itself.
4. The entity finds self with the ability to love, yes - but rather not inclined to be affectionate in any way. These are tendencies or characteristics that are a part of the entity's experience because of the variation of the sex. We find that these contribute in many ways to the abilities of the entity yet in many of the emotions, as has been the experience of the entity, have been at times quite confusing; as the entity's emotion towards its own sex under certain conditions, as well as the repulsion and attraction to the opposite sex.
5. in analyzing the urges latent and manifested, we find that there are very definite urges. Yet these have been rather of a spasmodic nature, until there is that association of the entity's abilities in every direction towards the universal, or towards social activities.
6. The social life, the social experiences of individuals and groups as related to their relationships to others of the entity's own sex or the opposite sex are of the universal nature. These at times, bring wonderments and confusions to the entity.
7. The urges latent and manifested, that arise from the emotions, are rather perplexing at times even to the entity. As indicated, the entity finds itself rather efficient, rather sufficient at times. The sufficiency may be too well or too much drawn upon, but generally we find that the conclusions of the entity to be rather in regard to the greater number of experiences, and so much so as for the entity to use its abilities to greater advantage in the help of others. So the entity needs the study of characteristics of individuals, in order to understand others, and thus there may be the greater accomplishment of itself, as the entity understands how it may use or control its innate abilities to the greater advantage, by the systematic and sincere study of self. For the complexity of the individual attaining to that consciousness from which either of the sexes may be judged, brings rather an impelling or compelling influence in the experience of the entity in the present.
8. But by all means remain in those activities in which the greater part of the abilities are supplied in a social service that includes both sexes; in the activity of the body as a chaperon, as an instructor, as an individual who may counsel with others respecting vocational guidance. These are the fields and channels in which the entity may serve the better.
9. Thus the study and application of psychological effects are of particular interest to the entity and may be well applied in the experience as the entity labors with the various problems arising from the associations of groups and individuals, under the general stress that exists in the world today. But use and not abuse these privileges. Thus we will find a greater peace and comfort, greater peace and happiness will be a part of the entity's experience throughout this sojourn.
10. Mercury, Venus and Jupiter are the ruling forces. Thus the activities in which study, reading, or the applying of the natural spiritual laws as may manifest in the earth are of special interest; while other particular activities cause the entity to keep others in their individual relationships or in the relationships that may have to do with the masses as well as classes of individuals.
11. As to the appearances in the earth, while not all may be given in the present, these we would indicate to show the variations found in the emotions and the experiences of the entity in this particular sojourn:
12. Before this the entity was in the earth and active in those environs of the present land of sojourn during the latter part of the American Revolution.
13. Then the entity was in the opposite sex, as a man, Ernest Cobb; and the entity's activities in the planning of the latter portion of the campaigns through eastern and southern Pennsylvania may be found recorded, in its associations with others, and may be of special interest to the entity; especially associated with the family of Clarence Cobb.
14. In the experience the entity gained for it applied the principles of "Life and let live". Yet there was ever the attempt of the entity to improve its environs and surroundings by a social activity or a social service throughout those periods. Thus we find much of the entity's experience in the present regarding same. Yet as indicated, the study of self, is that most needed. the entity then gained in those activities that brought about the great scope in which the entity finds itself, though at times irrational in. Yet we find the abilities to rule, to govern, to direct, to aid in whatever cause the entity would sincerely espouse.
15. Before that the entity was in the French land during the early preparations for the Holy Wars.
16. Thus we find the urges not only as related to family history but as to the activity of individuals respecting those tenets dealing with individuals meeting their own selves in the experiences of the day. Thus those injunctions indicated as to the necessity of the entity applying self in the study of self, in order to understand others better. This please do.
17. The name then was Arnan Andyran.
18. Before that the entity was in the Holy Land during the period of the last judges, when the people were anointed for the acceptance of the activity in a more universal way, yet there is little accredited to the entity as to the real contribution made with those activities in the early settlings of the land.
19. Thus games of chance are not always good for the entity, for the more often there may be felt or experienced the variation as to the appearances of the entity in that particular period of activity.
20. Before that the entity was also in the Holy Land during the period of the return of those peoples to the land of promise.
21. There the entity was again a man, and active in the capacity of attempting to supply or furnish not only active service but a helpfulness to many groups of people.
22. Thus the injunction as to the application of self towards social service or special work requiring very close observance of the rules through which the entity passed to attain to the oneness of the consciousness of God.
23. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, entering into those capacities as the students of individuals and groups, there being assigned to the entity those offices concerned with the how and where there are to be the activities of particular groups through that period.
24. Follow these very carefully, very particularly. The name then was Ista-Ebeln.
25. As to the abilities of the entity, that to which it may attain and how:
26. Do study self. Do analyze the purposes, the aims of the various groups in the activities pertaining to spiritual unfoldment or the studies that become a part of the entity's experience.
27. In such activity the entity should bring harmony through the activities of groups.
28. Ready for questions.
29. (Q) Am I doing the kind of work in which I can make the best contribution in this life?
    (A) If it conforms to that indicated here, follow it through in this experience.
30. (Q) Is my work to continue in [Maine], or should I consider employment elsewhere?
    (A) Employment elsewhere may be considered, though for the present - until the body has found self and its purposes - remain in [Maine].
31. (Q) In what ways could I more effectively work toward the welfare of others in this life?
    (A) By applying as thy rule, irrespective of position or activities in those directions dealing with such, "I will be forgiven as I forgive." Show the spirit of truth regularly - patience, peace, harmony. Activity in a searching out, yes - but the application of principles will mean much more to the entity than quotations or even activities as a guide, as this confuses others as well as self at times.
32. (Q) Have I any psychic powers?
    (A) Interested especially in transmigration, the translating of activities, and those that are the natural consequences from the general experience in the earth - should be studied very carefully.
33. We are through with this reading.

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BACKGROUND

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