This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 24th day of April, 1927, in accordance with request made by self - [4162], via his brother, [257] and mother, Mrs. [325].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Born February 17, 1897, Lexington, Kentucky.

TEXT

1. GC: You will give the relation of this entity and the Universe, and the Universal Forces, giving the conditions that are as personalities, latent and exhibited, in the present life; also the former appearances in the earth's plane, giving time, place, and the name, and that in that life which built or retarded the development for the entity, giving the abilities of the present entity and that to which it may attain, and how:
2. EC: We have the entity and those relations with the Universe and Universal Forces, as are latent and exhibited in the present entity.
3. In entering the earth's plane we find the entity under the influence of the cusps, and influenced through Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Neptune.
4. In those appearances then as urges there appear many conditions that are exceptional in many ways and manners, and in the development in the present plane will require that the body take self in hand and control will's forces in self; for we find one with these as urges:
5. One of high mind and proud look, yet remember the plowing or using of the wicked is sin.
6. One that is easily influenced by the gentler or opposite sex.
7. One that should remember to look on strange women is sin.
8. One that is hard put to take orders from anyone, yet the entity should learn that to be able to serve one must know - through service and orders from others - how to control self.
9. One that lives in an exemplary manner to self, yet one that should remember that man looks on outward appearance, but God looks on the heart.
10. One that has ability in many lines, and especially in those that pertain to craftsmanship in that of the salesman, when the body - entity - gains that knowledge of the object that is sold, and one that should not attempt to sell anything that the body - entity - does not know how same is made or created.
11. One that is high minded, in that the entity would not stoop to little things, yet one that would do well to learn that to make self of low estate to serve others is better than putting on a show that self is not able to cover; nor is it well to appear to be in one position when in the heart the entity knows different.
12. The entity often attempts to deceive self, which is a small policy, and one that the entity should overcome by will's forces, and the greater reason why that the entity should know the real source of the endeavors is EVERY line.
13. One that would do well to consider self's position as related to others, rather than consider others relation or duties to self.
14. One that will find that to attain in the better forces of life is to deserve - through self's own efforts - that station, place, or position, by service self renders others, other than by politic, or by birth - for all are born equal under the law, and the entity must learn to comply with all law to BECOME the law, which is success attained in ANY form, for in service is the highest form of law.
15. In the personal efforts of the entity, then, those endeavors through which the entity would accomplish most in the present experience would be through those channels through which the entity - by self's own might, own main - would acquire that accurate self-attained knowledge concerning its creation from its inception and its right to be sold.
16. The entity, then, will find that things and peoples are the channel through which the endeavors of the entity may gain the greater success to self in the present experience, and that things must be known, and peoples must be known, for the entity to gain the proper concept of how the entity may serve the better.
17. In the appearances and the urges as are seen from same, we find:
18. In the one before this the entity among those in that land now known as France, and among those who sought to establish the cult of those that came from the Holy Land, and the entity both gained and lost in the experience. Then in the name Isiail, and the entity finds in the urge from same the love of the show, and the love of women. Both that may be detrimental to the entity's development, unless the will's power is shown in the discretion, and the entity should first learn that self must act in a consistent manner, and in a manner in keeping with that to which the entity would attain; and would the entity attain the understanding of that urge, set self's will in that manner that makes self's endeavors consistent with that desired in position, or place, or that as is to be thought of self by others, by the actions of the entity.
19. In the one before this we find in that period when the walls of the Holy City were being rebuilt. The entity then among those who strove with the workers in the restoration of the temple service, and in the name Abiniah, and the entity gained and lost in this experience. Gained in service as was set in setting before the brethren the ensample, and lost in turning the position gained into selfish motives, selfish purpose, and selfish desires. In the urge again is seen that of the love of the temple service, yet not felt within as the necessity of same to always be from the sincere inward expression as the outward manifestation of the actions, and the entity should understand that from the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh unto edification, and from the lack of understanding the mouth speaking showing the babbling - babbling from within.
20. In the one before this we find in that land when the children were going into then the Egyptian land. The entity among the sons of him [Simeon?] who gave the self for the ransom to him [Joseph? Genesis 42:24] who called the people of promise into the land, and in the name Icitha, and the entity gained in that experience through the lessons obtained in the counsellors of those in that period, and in the application of the secular and spiritual lessons gained, as was seen in the craftsmanship as the entity turned self to in that period. The urge, then, as is seen, the entity often finds the easier way to accomplish that as is set before self as the task, yet some of the other urges conflicting often causes entity to fall short of that which it should attain. Well, then, that the self's interest be studied in the line of these things and conditions as have been given the entity should study, for first should these things be taken into the sacred inmost portions of the being, that "Seek first the kingdom of God and then all those things necessary, as is of the secular nature, will be added in their turn." Know, then, self - and the application of self; for herein has been shown self as self really is and stands before him who would guide, guard, direct, and lead aright - for the promise has been given to "Him that will come to me and and keep my statutes, I will in no wise cast out." Then let the meditation of thine heart, and the thoughts of thy mind, be holy and acceptable to him that gives all good and perfect gifts, for to gain the whole world and then lose thine own soul is as but the dust of the earth, or the wish that is never fulfilled, the desire as never granted, the morrow when it has passed.
21. Show thine self, then, to be worthy of trust, and trust will be placed in thee.
22. Show thine self acceptable in His sight, and He will not fail to guide, guard, and direct thee - for the way is set before thee. Choose THOU whom thou will serve - God or mammon.
23. We are through for the present.

BACKGROUND

1. 3/18/21 He referred a Mrs. [...] for a physical reading: "She is very much enthused over my accounts of your accomplishments."
2. 1/25/26 Brother [257]'s letter: "Judge, I wish you would give a life reading on [4162]. He is my other problem to know how to handle - He is very anxious - He was born ... and will be 29 next month. I'd like to know just what he is best fitted for and how to develop him in our business."
3. GD's note: Although EC planned to get the life reading , he didn't get around to it - possibly because [4162] did not ask him personally, and was not personally seeking it.
4. 3/28/27 Mother [325]'s letter: "I wanted you to give [4162] a reading. I have asked GD how many times to get your advice, and I am very anxious for you to advise him just what to do, as he seems to think his brother [257] is not giving him a fair show. What do you think of this matter? ...I just can't understand about [4162], as [257] never says anything but the best of things about home, and I know that [4162] and [257] have words together. [257] wants [4162] to make a man of himself in the business world. [4162] likes to have a good time socially, and the two together do not work so well as [4162] oversleeps and is tired and that aggravates [257] and so it goes."
5. 4/06/27 Letter from [4162] requested a reading, submitting questions mostly regarding relationships with his current girlfriend and his disagreement with his brother over commissions paid him or due him, etc.
6. 4/12/27 Mother [325]'s letter: "I hope [4162]'s reading will help him. Maybe if he sees himself he will profit by it."
7. 4/12/27 Brother [257]'s letter: "My one problem is going to be, while I am gone, to get the matter of [4162] settled. You see, all his braggadocio and stand he took was bluff. He is lost unto himself and I cannot figure him out, and yet mother [325] will never be happy unless he gets on the right track. I am enclosing a few questions which I'd appreciate if you will have asked. I am really very sorry for him but I want to set him aright to stand on his bottom. First give him a general horoscope and then give a reading as to the questions."
8. 4/12/27 Mr. [4162] verified his appointment for a rdg. as requested by him through his mother, Mrs. [325].
9. 4/21/27 EC's letter to Mrs. [325]: "I am of the opinion that it will be best to have the straight life reading, and then let him ask his questions on the life reading, rather than try to have them all put together, or having the business mixed up with the life or abilities of the body."

REPORTS

1. 4/25/27 EC's letter to [4162]:
   Dear [4162]:-
   Well, it looked like everything was against us trying to get your reading, but I felt like I was justified in breaking a rule and taking this on Sunday - though I assure you I am pretty well worked down.
   Now [4162], regarding the reading, I am in hopes you will see I have done the right thing; not taking the reading just as you outlined from your questions, but rather beginning at the BEGINNING and have a basis to work upon. Now, if you so desire, after you have read and studied this very carefully and thoroughly, make up your list of questions, even as you already had if you wish, or substitute others that may have been suggested to you by the information given here - and I believe, from this way of working it, you will be better able to understand and apply all other information that may be gotten regarding the questions you may desire answered; for you will find, I am sure, that is, if you are able to apply this to yourself, that you will of necessity have to refer to this reading to understand the other information. That's why I took this one first, and we will arrange to get the other one just as soon as possible.
   [257] said he was coming by here, but I suppose from the announcement we received that he is already back in New York. He suggested possibly that he would be present when we took one or the other of your readings, and then would possibly be able to suggest some questions that would enable you to get just the information you desire. I certainly am in hopes that you are going to find this worth while, and that you will APPLY what is given.
   Hoping you will let me hear from you, and with kindest personal regards to yourself and the rest of the family, I am
   Sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC:GD
2. 5/10/27 [4162]'s letter to EC:
   Dear Judge:
   The first time I could get to answer on your reading. I have been busy as I started construction on a house and luckily have gotten a partner to put up money and take the work from me so I am free. We expect a nice profit and if successful will extend operation to your town out of first profit.
   Your reading was excellent, of fine grammar and much truth. Soon I shall get you to follow up this reading with more of its kind and see it thru. [257] is here now and I will be able to breathe easier as he is a help in the things at the top.
   Your reading would make a fine scenario.
   Much luck and many regards to you and the folks.
   I expect to gain much by your reading and will abide by it strictly.
   Your friend, [4162]
3. 7/18/28 See 4162-2, a business reading.
4. See subsequent correspondence under 4162-3 Reports.

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