This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Virginia, this 14th day of April, 1944, in accordance with request made by the mother - Mrs. [...], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by the book, THERE IS A RIVER.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Born December 8, 1930, in New York City.

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1. EC: Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [4084].
2. In giving the interpretations of the records here, we find that there is much indicated in the personality and individuality of this entity.
3. Much will depend upon the application of the entity's abilities in those directions as may be indicated from not only the astrological aspects but from the sojourns of the entity in the earth's plane. For the characteristics and the personalities and individualities are the sum total of what the entity has done with its abilities through the varied appearances in the earth.
4. Retardments and developments may be indicated, but we would minimize the faults, we would magnify the virtues.
5. In Mercury we find one quick in its mental capacities. Thus as the changes are coming about there should be a stress made on literature and the ability as a speaker. For we find, when we combine the urges from the astrological aspects and those from the earthly sojourns, the entity could become a lecturer. This may be not so much as a minister or as one of a sectarian group but rather one lecturing on subjects that would apply to creative or helpful influences in the experiences or lives of mankind; those subjects having to do with improvement in the morality, though not from the purely orthodox religious standpoint yet the basis of the teaching being given with the purpose of good and to be good for something.
6. Venus gives appreciation of music, lectures on music and its attunement to the harmony it brings into the experience. The entity may become a critic of music, art or literature. All of these should be parts of the entity's preparation for its contribution to the making of the world and its environs a better place, because of the efforts of the entity. The efforts should never be expended purely for mercenary reasons, but the pecuniary gains should come as a result of the abilities and desires of the entity being used in that direction of contributing helpful forces. For these would of themselves bring the material things, just as virtue in itself brings its own reward.
7. We find that Mars gives the abilities of the entity as almost a tireless worker, especially with things having to do with the mind. Don't overtax the mental self without consideration for the physical self. For these should be kept in balance or in accord.
8. Jupiter makes for the universal consciousness, as for the general welfare or benefit of the human family.
9. As to the appearances in the earth, we find that not all of these are indicated but those that give the pattern as to how and why there are such urges latent in the entity's present experience.
10. Before this the entity was in the land of the present nativity, when there were the early settlings in this land or when the activities of the state were as a part of a group.
11. Then the entity was among those who aided in establishing the metes and bounds, being a recorder and a keeper of records for those groups who would have certain portions settled with particular boundaries.
12. The name then was Henry Beecher; not Henry Ward Beecher, for this was much later, yet of the same connections.
13. Hence the entity's present abilities as a speaker, the abilities for activity in regard to music or as a critic of music, as a critic of literature, as a critic of art. The entity has the ability to be a judge of all these. The abilities to become active in these will depend much upon the application the entity makes in the present in those directions.
14. Before that the entity was in the English land during those periods when there were questionings as to activities of the common people and those who were in authority - as between church and state.
15. The entity then was among the rulers of customs having to do with the changes wrought.
16. Then in the name Minor Cullum, the entity was not exactly a politician but rather as one to feel the pulse, as it were, of the peoples in varied activities and to supply information which would enable individuals as groups to judge the choices as to those fitted for service in given directions.
17. Before that the entity was in the Grecian land during the early periods of the Grecian search for activities in a portion of what is now Asia or Asia Minor.
18. Then the entity was active as the common soldier, yet turned his abilities in that direction as a historian.
19. Hence we find that history and geography are of special interest; activities in certain sections of the country are of special or particular interest to the entity.
20. The name then was Orvan.
21. Before that the entity was in the land of the present nativity in the early periods when those came into this land from the separations or divisions of the peoples in the periods of uprisings in the Holy Land.
22. Then the entity was among the leaders in such activities.
23. Thus we will find activities of the unusual nature in the seeking out of strange places, strange things, will be a portion of the entity's innate and manifested nature. Don't let these wander too far afield.
24. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, as indicated there's rather a definite pattern. Provided there is a balancing of the purposes from the spiritual angle there may be brought through such activities an experience worth while; not merely from the material but from the mental and spiritual angle, bringing peace and harmony as the entity becomes a helpful force in the experiences of many.
25. Ready for questions.
26. (Q) Which of my aptitudes, active or latent, shall I follow for the greatest success in adult life, financially?
    (A) Forget the financial angle and consider rather that outlet for the greatest contribution the entity may make to the making of the world a better place in which to live. Let the financial gain be a result of the abilities being used rather as the lecturer or critic.
27. (Q) As I am graduating from public school this term, which high school in the city of New York shall I attend that would best develop my abilities?
    (A) This should be a choice according to that wherein the teaching may be closer in line with that indicated for the entity. Not that particularly scientific, but that in which there is the stressing of history, literature, art and music.
28. (Q) What courses shall I take through college?
    (A) Those that would follow through.
29. (Q) What college would be best?
    (A) This again might be a choice. As we would give for this particular entity, Princeton.
30. (Q) Where are the most beneficial vibrations for me?
    (A) These you will make, but as indicated in the sojourn before this, the activities may be best directed from New York.
31. (Q) Do I have mental-spiritual health?
    (A) If there is the application of self to spiritual purposes, mental ideals, the result will be a balanced physical, mental and spiritual body. But the spiritual purposes must be centered in Creative Forces and not in the self or in that way of selfishness.
32. (Q) Are there fears you would have be bring to light?
    (A) We would forget fears and put the whole trust in the source of life, light and immortality.
33. (Q) Are there bad mental habits that should be corrected?
    (A) As indicated, it is easy for the entity to be led astray in that direction of wandering and not being concentrated in a definite purpose or ideal.
34. We are through with this Reading.

    Copy to Mother
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. 2/11/44 Letter from [4084]'s mother: "...Cannot that time be given for a reading to determine certain important decisions in the life of my boy? ...He is graduating from school and wishes to be guided in determining the course of his future life..."
2. 2/26/44 Questions submitted besides those which got asked in the rdg.: "What courses of study shall I follow that will equip me for financial success? Will this course through life be the one that will give me greatest happiness? If not, what study or occupation will be my greatest source of happiness? If it were possible to be happy and prosperous at once, through the development of my resources, what would the resources be?..."

REPORTS

1. See Source File Key #4084 for Astrological Chart re 4084-1.
2. 5/03/44 Letter from [4084]'s mother: "...And now may I thank you for [4084]'s reading. Mr. Cayce, it is true. There IS a River! I feel so very fortunate in having found that River - I can't begin to tell you. The things said in that reading are being followed through to the last letter. I KNOW we will all be grateful to you for the rest of our lives..."
3. 6/06/60 Mr. [4084] went to work with the Treasury Dept. of the U.S., Bureau of Customs. This came about as a final result of taking the regular test for Federal service. This was the fifth agency that became involved. The other four he either turned down or they turned him down; couldn't agree on what they were going to do, but this fifth agency agreed they wanted him and he agreed he wanted them. It was after he went to work with the agency that he remembered about his Life Reading mentioning that he did that kind of work in his English incarnation.
   Prior to this job Mr. [4084] had alternated between teaching and various odd jobs, such as working for a time for the Department of Welfare in a large city, going to homes of the poor and giving them money. He was never happy at any of the jobs and never felt he had found his right work until he started with the Treasury Dept., Bureau of Customs.
   It is interesting to note that Mr. [4084] was very successful in public speaking in various volunteer activities, such as with study groups along literary and metaphysical lines and with student groups. This ability was stressed throughout his Life Reading.
4. 4/65 GD's note: He sent us a postcard from Athens, Greece, while on his honeymoon.

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