This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 25th day of October, 1928, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [4349], via Mrs. Lucy A. Cooney.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Born July 27, 1887, between 3 & 4 A. M., 10 miles west of Clanton, Chilton County, Alabama.

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1. EC: Yes, we have the entity and those relations with the universal forces, as are latent and exhibited in the present sphere; also those conditions as are as personalities builded in the present entity through the application of that meted in the experiences in the earth's plane.
2. In entering the earth's plane we find the entity, [4349], we are speaking of, coming under those influences (in the astrological sense) of the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, and Uranus. These, as we find, bring exceptional qualities and exceptional abilities in the entity's experience, through the varied influences as have and do come in the life in the PRESENT experience.
3. In the abilities, these lie in varied directions, and - as the entity has applied self in the direction that these may assist in the development for the oneness of purpose, for which entrance into the earth's plane is brought about - then, in that has the entity GAINED in the present experience. In so far as the entity has attempted to express or manifest self ALONE, in that has the entity lost, even in the present experiences. These may be judged and applied for the correction of applications of self's abilities through that used as a criterion, that makes each and every individual a oneness of purpose in the sojourn through the earth, in the manifesting of creative forces as are seen in the earth's experience. This applies especially to that of teachings as relate, not so much to the MORAL life as is ordinarily considered but, rather of the spiritual life as related to the material affairs. These apparently are contradictory statements in their face, yet - when studied in the light of the entity's experience - will be understood by same; for there is often seen in the entity's experience that the morals are considered that of out of the ordinary, and the spiritual life nil. Hence, when the actions of the body bring such expressions in the minds of others, there is a fault in the manner of expressing self.
4. As to the personalities, and as to that being brought into the life in the present experience, these may be seen more from the appearances and the influences these have with the present experience. Let this be known to the entity, that while one may merit - through application or lack of application in the earth's experience - that to which and through which it goes; yet choice IS made IN self's sojourn, according to that needed for the correct development of the individual or inner self, through that position in which the entity enters or comes into the earth's plane. Many individuals change their actions through varied portions of their experience, but such an advent is for that period as the advent takes place. Get that, for it means much.
5. In the appearances:
6. In the one before this we find in that land known as India. The entity among those of the teachers in that land during the period of the greater oppression, and this brought much torment, much aggravation, to the mind of the entity. In the name Maiyah. During this period or sojourn, the entity a teacher in the city known as Caylen. In that place there still may be seen and known in the native tongue, much of the teachings of the entity in that period. This in the period known as 1472. In the experience during that period, the entity gained much in the early days through application of self, and lost during the period of oppression; not being able to stand the oppression. In the present urge from same is seen the desire to complete much of that ATTEMPTED to be accomplished at that time, that would bring easier access of a motive force in the application of lifting waters. This may not in the PRESENT experience be completed. It will in the next.
7. In the one before this we find in that period when there were divisions in the land now known as Egypt. The entity among those that were of the natives that were subdued by the incoming king that builded up the higher civilization, or higher application of what is called civilization in the present, and the entity then in the capacity of assistant to the teacher who afterward became famous through the king putting the native in power. The entity then in the name Tsiou, and the entity gained through the first portion of the experience, losing again under oppression, yet the tenets taught at that time to the pupil who became powerful in the land, applied in the present, would bring greater satisfaction to the entity than those of any other, for they were the foundations of that known as the Christian era. In the urge from this experience, fear of oppression, and still determination when it comes to religious, or to the philosophy, in the application of that thought by self to be correct.
8. In the one before this we find in the land as then ruled by the Ohms (?) [Aymaras]. The entity among those of the teachers and the ministers, and the priests. The entity gained through this experience, and in the name Aoirm. The entity established much of help and assistance to the peoples in that period, giving much understanding of division in a proper manner among the workers and the skirkers, among the well and the ill, the strong and the weak. This then, in the present urge, tends to give the entity at least the real semblance of personal conditions of unity in application of that state in which one may find self.
9. In the abilities in the present sphere, as has been seen, teaching - ministering, or assistance in same - is, was, WOULD BE, the field of endeavor for the entity, and as same is applied to overcome or to meet the needs of that necessary for the oneness of an understanding of the laws as govern the universe and universal forces, these will give the better ideas, ideals, and bring the greater blessings in life here and in its continuity throughout that period until the entity becomes one with the whole. Ready for questions.
10. (Q) Should I hold my present occupation?
    (A) This very good, in that THROUGH its channels the body may have access to others in applying that as is gained in study, and in a manner be the teacher, the minister.
11. (Q) Can the machine be made to operate successfully - the one which I have worked on at times since boyhood?
    (A) Will be in the next incarnation, under the name of that force through which it may come - which may not be given at the present - only the shadow of same.
12. (Q) Who is guiding me?
    (A) We don't find it - its difference - [murmured something that sounded like "Doc," though not sure].

BACKGROUND

1. 8/26/28 [4349]'s letter to EC: "...I remember you very well here two or three years ago when it was through my initiative that you spoke to our Theosophical Society. Have been very much interested in your work ever since...
   "Mrs. R. F. Cooney, a good friend of mine, handed me a copy of the talk made by your president, Mr. Blumenthal, August 4, 1928. She also told me that to become a member of the Association and to be entitled to one reading, the fee would be twenty dollars. So, to save time, I am enclosing my check for this amount, and wish to have the reading as soon as possible.
   "Please let me know what preparations I should make, if any.
   "...I want first a Life reading, and wish to know about the following: 1) About the year 1900 or 1901, at the suggestion of my grandfather, I started to work on a machine. It was a failure. Have had the idea on my mind ever since, and have lately taken up some more work on it. It seems simple. I want to know if it will be a success according to my plans at present. 2) Who is guiding me in this work? 3) What is the best course for me to take? 4) Should I go back to teaching school or devote my time to this and other inventions..."
2. 8/29/28 EC's letter to [4349]: "We are just in receipt of yours of the 26th, and I'm sending you the card so that you may fill out the data necessary for us to get the Life Reading. We will do this as soon as possible after getting this back.
   "Data regarding our Association will also be sent you under separate cover. I'm sure you recognized from the talk made by Mr. Blumenthal that he at least has been a student of the phenomena, whether you agree with all he says or not.
   "Our work is progressing very nicely here. The hospital building is under erection. Of course this, as you know, was my dream years ago. One good Birmingham friend told me, when he looked at it the other day, 'They said you couldn't do it, but you did!' I'm sending you a snapshot of the building under erection. You may find this interesting.
   "Hoping and trusting that we may be of service..."
   "P.S. You understand, we have to have the full name given at birth, place of birth, and the day of the month and year, and the hour if possible."
3. 9/30/28 He returned the birth data card, submitting questions.
4. 10/21/28 [4349]'s letter to EC: "On August 24th, a mutual friend of ours was talking to me and advised that I send you $20.00 to cover membership fee and a Life reading. She said be sure to mention 'Life reading,' and to give my age, etc. Well, on August 25th, I sent the $20.00 - TWO LONG MONTHS ago. I have not received the reading yet. Will you please tell me if you are going to give me the reading, and when?
   "I need the twenty dollars awfully bad, and could use it to help pay some debts that are worrying me very much. Perhaps I misunderstood what I was giving the money for. I intended for ten dollars to go for membership fee and the other ten dollars to pay for a reading as quickly as possible. That's why I sent the twenty dollars all at once. That's what the friend told me. I so stated in my letter to which the check was attached. If that was wrong, why didn't you return my check and give me the proper information?
   "If I can't get a reading real soon and can't get some more readings in the future within a reasonable time, I would be glad if you would cancel my membership and return the money. I was in a hurry for a reading and was very enthusiastic about it, and did all I knew to avoid a delay, but it seems that I misunderstood somewhere or something.
   "At least, I expected some explanation as to why my actions have been apparently overlooked or ignored.
   "Will you please tell me what this twenty dollars really goes for..."

REPORTS

1. 10/25/28 EC's letter to [4349]: "Yours of the 21st just received. Your reading was only mailed today. I'm glad I can say it was mailed before I wrote this letter. I don't blame you for feeling that there must have been something entirely wrong with the operations of the office here. I assure you it was certainly not our intention to have such delay in the matter, but the great number of requests that have been coming in, combined with the business of having to look after the building that is nearing completion, having to be out of town on business regarding this work and the financing of same, and not being well myself, all these things combined has made the delay. There is no excuse though, for my not having written you personally, notifying you of same, but I am in hopes you will overlook this at this time. That's what we are attempting to do, is to systematize our work through the offices of the institution, and through the Association. This will be done in the very near future I'm sure.
   "I'm in hopes you are going to find it possible to be with us on the 11th. I think you will find there are special rates for the occasion. I would like for you to meet and know some of the men that are associated with the Work. Hope you can hear the man who is to address us at that hour, and most of all I would like to know you personally.
   "The data we sent you should have explained to you just the outlay of membership, etc. Possibly it is not clear enough. Twenty dollars is the membership to the Association for the first year, which includes with it a reading, and all other readings during that year are ten dollars each. After that time the yearly membership is fifteen dollars and ten dollars for each reading. I think this is set forth in the data. If you haven't this, we will be glad to send it to you.
   "Hoping to see you on the 11th, and trusting this explanation is satisfactory, and that the information may be of service to you..."

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