Edgar Cayce Readings, 4586-2

Time and Place: 11:10 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. New York City.

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GC: You will give a physical and mental reading on this body, with suggestions for the improvement of either or both of these, and you will answer the questions which I will ask you regarding same.
EC: Yes, we have the body here.
Now, while we find the physical conditions very good in many respects, there are corrections needed in the physical forces, that the body, physically and mentally, may function the more normal.
First in this condition, we find the blood supply does not give the full replenishing or rebuilding forces as it should, being hindered by that condition as would be called autointoxication, produced by the poor eliminations in the system, or by improper eliminations - certain portions, then, being overtaxed in elimination and others not eliminating properly. This, then, causes that irritation as appears at times in the capillary circulation. This produced by some conditions in the intestinal system, some in the nerve system, and the correction of one will assist in the correction of the other. One condition being that of the liver inactive, in the normal sense. In the condition as produced by this from the nerve taxation in portions of the cerebrospinal system, result - that of the tendency towards the system not eliminating properly through the drosses, and of constipation, in the sense that much of that as should be eliminated from the ascending colon causes the re-intoxication, or the system absorbing poisons from the system. Hence we see how that various organs and the blood supply is affected by this condition.
In the nerve system, we find the subluxation in the lumbar and the last dorsals - this causes that distress as is seen in this portion of the body, from the lack of nerve energy or incentive to produce the normal condition throughout the system. Hence this gradual building in the system of those conditions as should be eliminated. This not being of the nature as to become centralized, or localized, produces various effects in the system. Some, as has been given, in the capillary circulation. Another that of the indigestion at times, as produced by conditions in stomach, duodenum, and smaller intestines - that of the taxation of the kidneys - that of the condition where the menstrual periods are disturbed, in a manner; not abnormally, but the result of a general debilitation.
To overcome these conditions would be to have, osteopathically, those conditions corrected in the dorsal and the lumbar regions, and regulate the diet in such a nature as to correct those conditions as regarding the digestive system.
Eating, then, in the regular way and manner, and giving the system the opportunity to digest in its regular normal manner. Using as an antiseptic in the system, to aid in digestion, those of the alkaline Petrolagar, taking at least two tablespoonsful of same twice each day, before retiring and before the morning meal. Do not take too much stimulants of coffee or of tea, or of those of carbonated drinks, for these are taxations to the system under these conditions. Not too highly seasoned foods, but that well balanced in the system. White bread should not be in the diet - those of whole wheat, rye, or of any that carry much of the rougher portion of the cereal. Much of the vegetable and of fruits, and especially of nuts, so these are not taken at a time when these will ferment in the system - that is, not taken at night, see?
Use discretion in the mental and physical activities, using the mental towards the balancing of the system in its equilibrium throughout, for much has been gained by this entity as to effect of suggestions to the body, and as how same may be applied in the material affairs in life. Apply same in the physical body in the same sense.
In the mental, we find this very good - of the turn of both analytical and of the minutia. Hence any detail or clerical work, or of data, or of compiling same, is especially interesting to entity, so same shows its results in that as is aimed at. Keep, then, the mental in that direction and teachings of the fathers, for in that way the greater development comes to the entity, in a physical, mental, and spiritual manner.
At least ten to twelve such adjustments, osteopathically, with the general treatment, should be given.
At least three to five pints of the Petrolagar should be taken before the body begins to lessen its effects on the system. Ready for questions.
(Q) In what way will I bring "more responsibilities to myself in the coming two years?" Through business or social life?
(A) In both ways and manners.
(Q) Is this decision, which I am supposed to make before the coming October 23rd, to follow either the "home" or "business" career, something I am acquainted with now?
(A) Acquainted with now.
(Q) How should I decide?
(A) That must be within the entity's own making, for each entity created, made, left, given, that prerogative of own free will, and of that application the entity has gained, is gaining, much.
(Q) Did I act wisely in rejecting previous offers of marriage?
(A) As the entity sees now - true.
(Q) Will I receive the right offer?
(A) That is to be with entity.
(Q) When will this offer be made to me?
(A) Been made in part already. May be led on or may be rejected, by not encouraging same.
(Q) Will I have any children?
(A) If the entity so desires, it may.
(Q) What is my financial outlook?
(A) Very good.
(Q) How are my business conditions?
(A) Business and social both, very good. The entity capable, and as has been given, those fields those endeavors, as have been outlined, are the greater fields. The entity may make either the CROWNING condition in the life.
(Q) How long will I continue in business?
(A) That's with the entity. There are many days - many days - for the entity.
(Q) Will I make any money on my stock investments, or shall I sell them out now?
(A) Should make money on same.
(Q) Is there anything wrong with my stomach?
(A) As has been given.
(Q) How can I remedy the "acid condition" in my system?
(A) By the correction of those conditions as have been outlined, and by the taking of those properties that bring about the better condition for the system, as has been outlined for the body. Do that.
(Q) Is the skin blotch which I have caused by my liver?
(A) Caused by the combination of the conditions as have been outlined.
(Q) How can I clear this condition?
(A) Correct that producing it, as has been given, and the condition will leave, so we will bring about a normal equalization in the circulation and elimination and assimilation for the body. These have been outlined. Do as we have given.
That is all the questions.
We are through for the present.

BACKGROUND

See 4586-1, with subsequent correspondence.

REPORTS

9/27/26 [4586]'s ltr. to EC:
New York, N.Y.
My dear Mr. Cayce,
How delighted I was to have your letter with the reading! I have read it over several times and it all seems very plausible to me. I am starting out immediately on the correct diet and, too, I am going to indulge in Petrolagar! In fact you JUST KNOW I am going to follow the reading to the letter and I am sure, as you say, I'll be the gainer! I'm very appreciative for the reading!
How are you all? I think of you all so many times and wish I could "chat" a bit with you every now and then.
I had your lovely letter about a week ago and apologize for not answering it sooner but I have been SO busy. At the office I was in a deluge of work and at home we were in the throes of moving and I know you will feel that these two excuses are ample! However, things are getting around to normal again and you WILL hear from me often.
Did the book reach you in good order? I hope so.
I am enclosing herewith a few of the details of a dream which I had Saturday night, September 25th, which you may be able to interpret for me. The entire episode seems vague now but I do have a gist of it. Many, many thanks!
Mrs. [2213]'s stepmother has been away on vacation and tells me today she will write you in a day or so. She too is anxiously awaiting hearing from you.
I hope Hugh Lynn succeeds at school, which I know he will, and with kindest personal regards to you and Mrs. Cayce, not forgetting Miss Gladys, I am
Most cordially, [4586]
10/01/26 EC's ltr. to [4586]:
My dear Miss [4586]
I have yours of the 27th, and as always we are more than glad to hear from you. I'm glad that you were well pleased with your reading, and we feel very sure, of course, that by your following out the suggestions as were given you will bring the better conditions for yourself in every way and manner.
Well, we are all getting along pretty well. I haven't been feeling very good for several weeks, which is not very nice for one engaged in the work I am. However, I'm glad to say that by applying the instructions for my own self I seem to improve right away, though I'm like everyone else - when I begin to feel better, I kind of neglect it. Mrs. Cayce has had a very bad cold for the last week or ten days. She hasn't felt very good, but that I believe is some little better. Hugh Lynn seems to be doing alright in school. I'm in hopes he'll make it alright, and I believe he will.
Yes, the book reached us alright. Many thanks. I certainly am in hopes that you got something out of it that made it at least worth your while wading through such deep subjects; [[3744] data?] whether the were handled in the way and manner that one could get much from them or not, I sometimes wonder - yet I feel sure that you, like many of us, will see lines and paragraphs from time to time that will remind you a great deal of something of the idea expressed in those pages.
Well, we got the reading for Mrs. [See [2213]] as you already know, but we didn't get any information as I feared, but we tried - and that's the best we can do.
Your dream is quite interesting. I don't know when we can have the opportunity to get this, but I am in hopes we will, for it seems to me that this is worth while. [See 4586-3.] We are booked up now until about the middle of November. Possibly we may be able to work this in somewhere along the line - hope so.
Let us hear from you whenever you have the opportunity. It certainly would be nice if you could run in and see us occasionally. I know we would certainly be mighty glad to have you. I am hoping to see Mr. Kahn this week end.
I haven't heard though just what time he is to arrive, if at all. You know you never can tell about him. He phoned me though last week that he was leaving New York that day, going West, for a short trip, and expected to be here this week end. I certainly would be glad to see him.
We all send our kindest personal regards and hope you will let us hear from you.
Sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC:GD
10/04/26 (Monday) [4586]'s ltr. to EC:
New York, N.Y.
My dear Mr. Cayce,
I think the best way I can express my delight in hearing from you is to say "I get a real KICK out of seeing a letter from Mr. Cayce". Your note reached me Saturday morning and I must have beamed all over because my chief, Mr. [...] said, "that must be a fine letter, Miss [4586] -, by the look on your face"! And it was! I just love to hear from you and be able to answer. I do hope you will always find a little time to answer me.
You will, in the course of a few weeks, receive a few requests from folks I have talked to about your work. I know they will be very pleased with what you will give them.
This is not camouflage when I say I am on my second bottle of Petrolagar and the best part of it is, I don't mind taking it! I'm not a very good patient, as a rule, taking medicines, etc., but this Petrolagar is the most pleasant thing to take and it is effective! With strict adherence to "do's and don'ts" on diet and taking "Petro" religiously, - I look so much better and I do feel better. Don't think for a minute, Mr. Cayce, I'm saying this to make it sound real pretty to you, - that's not the case. On Sept. 23rd we moved and there was much to be done. I guess I overtaxed myself and did not have the proper rest for about two weeks prior to that time, as well as ate irregularly. Two days after we moved your reading came, - Sept. 25th - and I surely did apply myself to it! I haven't started the osteopathic treatments as yet because I am waiting to hear of a good osteopath through a friend of mine. As soon as I get his name I will have carried out all your instructions! Now don't you think I'm a pretty good patient to have?
I'm very sorry you and Mrs. Cayce have not been feeling so well and hope by the time you receive this note you will both be back to normal again.
I had a letter from Hugh Lynn the other day and will drop him a note in a day or two. He tells me he is very satisfied at school. I'm so glad to hear that; he will succeed feeling that way.
Mrs. [2213]'s stepmother had your reading, and while, as you say, she was a bit disappointed at the brevity of it, it is something tangible that she can work on and she has already set out to trace [2213] thru Gloucester. You will hear from her. She feels in the next month or so she will get another reading on [2213] and maybe something further I will develop.
So you think my dream was interesting and worth while delving into! I do, - in fact I have not forgotten it - which is unusual about dreams. I seldom remember them. The only think I am discouraged to think of waiting until NOVEMBER to have it interpreted. I'm afraid it will become stale!! I know you will work in it before that! Right? I am pleased to note that you expect Dave over the week-end. Hope he carried out his threat! - that is, I hope he paid you that long promised visit.
Many thanks for saying I should run down to see you. You may be sure that if I am anywhere near Virginia Beach you will either hear or see me!
With kindest personal regards and best wishes to you and Mrs. Cayce, and hoping to hear from you soon again.
Most cordially, [4586]
How is Edgar Evans? Please give that little "book lover" my love.
10/08/26 HLC's letter to EC: "I had a nice letter from Miss [4586] the other day. How was her last reading? If it was not personal and was interesting, send me a copy when you have time. She doesn't object and it will give me something to write her. Must follow up the dream, you know. I had a nice dream the other night but also got a nice interpretation with it."
10/15/26 EC's ltr. to [4586]:
Miss [4586] New York City
Dear Miss [4586]
I have yours of the 4th, also the 6th, and have mailed the appointment card to Miss [...] I certainly hope I may be of some help or assistance to her.
It is certainly quite nice of you, Miss [4586] to say that you delight in hearing from us, for I know I am a very poor letter writer - but I can only make them what I am - to some a mystery, to some one worth while, to some the biggest fake that ever was. However, I am sure, as one man very nicely put it, quoting from Lincoln I believe: "You can fool some of the people all the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you can't fool all the people all the time."
Well, I am certainly in hopes that you are finding real results by following out the suggestions as were given for the improvement of your physical health. I hope that you found a good osteopath, and I am sure you, as everyone else has been, were amused to have him tell you your trouble when you already knew.
Yes, both Mrs. Cayce and myself are feeling a great deal better. I think my cold held on a little bit longer than hers, though hers started first. Perhaps, however, she's a better patient than I am to my own treatment.
Yes, Hugh Lynn told us about how he enjoyed your note, and was anxious to know if we had gotten your dream. I wish we could say we had, be we haven't been able to get to it. I had a rather peculiar experience this morning. It possibly may be interesting to you. I went to give a reading and couldn't. For some reason, I seemed to be unable to get all of my brain subjugated - just half of it wouldn't "go to sleep". Just one of those peculiar things, I suppose, that develop in such phenomena - but a person studying the phenomena in any way, I am sure, is interested in such conditions. I assure you it makes me wonder a great deal.
I was sorry that Mrs. [2213]'s reading was so short - but I couldn't help it.
You know we have never seen nor heard anything from Dave yet? He certainly is an enigma. Mr. Blumenthal was down over the week end.
You certainly must run in and see us whenever you have the opportunity. Edgar Evans speaks of you quite often. Naturally, its always in reference to books or plays - moving pictures. It is a remarkable thing to watch what we call "developing" minds. I don't think its so much development as it is finding a way of expression in this plane. He associates you with books. It is wonderful though to see him sit down and read a book by himself. He went out the other day and got one of his brother's fifth year readers - picked out the stories he liked and read them - didn't ask anyone.
Well, here's hoping I get that dream in somewhere soon.
Let us hear from you whenever you have the opportunity.
With kindest personal regards and best wishes from all here, I am
Sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC:GD
10/19/26 [4586]'s ltr. to EC:
Mr. Edgar Cayce, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va.
My dear Mr. Cayce,
Today is a raw, chilly one, and when I arrived at the office this morning and saw an envelope from you, the day didn't seem quite so chilly! Can you imagine that? Guess I'm getting as bad as Edgar Evans. I can read your letters over two or three times and each reading seems like another letter. I have such pleasant recollections of Virginia that anything coming from there gives me great deal of pleasure.
The incident related in your letter, - not being able to go wholly to sleep - was indeed very interesting. You mentioned that this occurred in the morning. Did you try again later on or not? I'd like to know this.
I agree with you - Dave is an enigma! He was away longer than he expected and only got into New York on Monday last, I believe. I saw him the other night and I wanted to ask whether he visited you, but there was so many folks around I did not have opportunity. I'm glad Mr. Blumenthal was down. Is this his first visit since the summer time? We'll have to send Dave down "air mail" otherwise he'll never find time!
Isn't that amusing how Edgar Evans associates me with books, etc. Well, I'm happy he gets me in some connection because I didn't feel that I made a particular hit with him when I was in Virginia. That seemed very extraordinary to me because I have always had the happy faculty of making a "hit" with kiddies and I was disappointed in myself because I did not feel that I was able to "reach" Edgar Evans. However, maybe I'm making better progress than I anticipated if I have gotten under his skin by a book! Maybe my next visit to Virginia will be more successful with him.
O, and I expected to receive that interpretation! However I know you'll do your very, very best and one of these days I'm going to get a big surprise and receive an envelope with your version of that very "disturbing" dream in it! Maybe your next letter will give me that surprise? I'm glad that Hugh Lynn is anxious about it too, because maybe the two of us can bring enough pressure to have it come REAL SOON! Like you say - "here's hoping you get it in somewhere soon"!!
I'm very glad that you and Mrs. Cayce are feeling so much better. Just now I'm suffering with a cold in the head and I'm sure you know how annoying it is to be in the first stages of that malady - the sniffling stage! However, I feel well enuf [enough] to fight it off and it won't be with me very long.
Guess this letter is getting too long and protracted so I'll bring it to a close with the best wishes to you, Mrs. Cayce and all, and hope that I hear from you VERY soon.
Most cordially, [4586]
10/21/26 EC's ltr. to [4586]: My dear Miss [4586]
For a wonder I am so near "caught up" with my correspondence that I can answer letters within a few days after receiving them. I only wish that it had been possible for me to enclose with this information gotten as respecting your dream - but we haven't gotten it yet, and I am in hopes we don't wait so long that it won't do you any good.
It's certainly very nice and kind of you to say that the letter from this office kept the day from being quite so chilly. If we can only radiate good cheer, brotherly feeling, I am sure our trip through this vale will not have been in vain - but we have a beautiful morning - a little patter of rain and a good deal of rain last evening, but this morning the sun is bright and the world looks real good! with all its worries, its troubles and forebodings, but there is so much good to be accomplished, so many hearts to be cheered, we must just be up and doing, and not let old man gloom come in.
Not a good report from my mother at all. She has been very, very ill for some time, but I'm glad that Dr. House is there, and I am in hopes that I will be able to offer some suggestion that he, with his good offices, will be able to give her relief and comfort.
Well, I did have a line from Dave! But this time it was for someone else entirely, without even a word as to when he expected to get this way, or how he was faring with the world.
Let us hear from you every chance. I don't think your letters will ever get too long, for we are all always glad to hear from you. Mrs. Cayce and Miss Davis, as well as Edgar Evans, join me in kindest personal regards.
Sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC:GD
10/23/26 [4586]'s ltr. to EC:
Dear Mr. Cayce,
You have my "moral" support to the fullest extent towards keeping up with your correspondence - 'cause that surely was a most prompt reply to my letter! I was just tickled to death when I saw an envelope from you but I must admit a bit disappointed when "ALL" the long-looked-for contents were not there! O, so disappointed! But then again I guess you are terribly busy and I cannot be too selfish about your time. You remember I said that I didn't think I could possibly wait until November for the interpretation, but see! I'm unconsciously waiting - 'cause here we have the end of October, and I'm still waiting anxiously!
I'm sorry to hear that your Mother is not well, but with your help and Dr. House so close there is no question but that she will get a lot of relief and comfort.
Now when you have a little time, give thought to a nice little trip to New York - just a little recreation - and you just know we'd be delighted to have you. I know Mrs. Cayce would enjoy some of the wonderful shows that have opened up here recently. Don't you ever think of that little vacation? Please do.
Glad to hear you heard from Dave. He's one of those "bobbin up-and-down" boys, but then again he is so busy I sometimes wonder where he finds all the time to accomplish what he does.
I have been very busy at the office and today is the first "easy" one I have had in a couple of weeks. Guess I should not be looking for easy days when in business but at the same time I do tire of the tension I am under and I want to fly!
I do not think it presumptuous to expect that I will have THAT NICE "SURPRISE" with your next letter! Right?
With the best of wishes to you, Mrs. Cayce and Miss Davis, and please tell Edgar Evans I think of him a lot,
Most cordially, [4586]
11/10/26 EC's ltr. to [4586]:
My dear Miss [4586]
I just want to say "Thank You" for your note of the 6th [Sympathy note re. death of EC's mother, of which she heard via DEK.], for we realize at such times we lean more and more upon our friends. While perhaps I should have been better prepared for this than many, still the actual fact is so mystifying. Of course, I realized for several days even before I went home that the end was near. It was good to have a day or two with her, and to have and hear the verification of many an ideal, and to be with her as she crossed over the river - but how hard was the parting! There can never be anyone that can fill the place of Mother. While I know she is not dead, in the broader sense, but she LIVES, and is One with that All Creative Energy - yet these poor weak minds of ours fail to grasp at all times that larger life, seeing only that which we can handle, feel, and see, and when such things come we almost doubt our own selves. I have found it hard indeed to take up the regular duties or everyday life. I seem to want to think, study and meditate more and more on those last few hours with her - study in to what this transition means, has meant and does mean now. Yet I know this is not the way, that it is not the best, for we must meet things as they are - for to know a thing is one thing, to apply that knowledge is another. I just want to say "Thank You" again.
I hope things are going along nicely for you. I'm sorry not to have gotten that interpretation for you. Surely there must be some other by now, or will be very soon that will be all inclusive of this. I do want to get it if I can.
Let us hear from you whenever you can. Mrs. Cayce, Edgar Evans and Miss Davis send you their kindest regards.
Sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC:GD
11/15/26 [4586]'s ltr. to EC:
My dear Mr. Cayce,
There is no doubt but that we can count our friends in the hour of trouble and I am sure that you must have wonderful support. I am so glad to know that you were able to spend some time with your Mother before she passed away; this must have been a great consolation to both of you. I can quite understand that no matter how prepared we are for these "big" things, when the bump comes it certainly gives us a jolt!
Things are going along very nicely for me, thank you. We are very busy at the office, putting on a very extensive sales campaign all over the country. Our part of the work is stimulating the Division Managers, telling them how to "pep" up their subordinates, and this is indeed very high-pressure work. Our president, Mr. [...] is a real leader of men, and while his work is, in a sense, difficult, it is interesting because he is leading. As soon as he enters the office everything starts to buzz.
I am very sorry that you have not been able to get that interpretation as yet. You say that I must have had others since which would be all inclusive. No, Mr. Cayce, it was "one of its kind". I haven't had a repeater on it as yet. I do hope you can get that for me. It might be a little old and all that but at the same time I think there was some significance to it. [See 4586-3.]
In your next letter I'd appreciate your letting me know when you could give me a reading, (life) supplementary to the one you gave me on June 2nd of this year. You see I have just passed my birthday on October 23rd and would be interested in a reading for this coming year. Now I'm going to put in my request! HOW SOON IS IT GOING TO BE GIVEN ME???
I've gained four pounds since I've followed your reading. The Petrolagar has helped me wonderfully but after reaching the fourth pint I found it was too strenuous and had to reduce the doses. I find taking it just a few times a week keeps me in condition but does not become annoying. Have you any suggestions to make? I have lived up to the diet given in the physical reading to the letter. I have not touched tea or coffee or any such stimulants for about 7 weeks and I surely show improvement since I left them off. I have been drinking half cream and milk for every meal, eliminating coffee and tea entirely, and no carbonated waters. I've been eating vegetables plenty, as well as fruits. Mother is very pleased with my improvement and she is just as enthusiastic about your work as I am. At home when we get to talking about my health Mother will never fail to say the source of my improvement!
By the way, Mr. Cayce, I do hope you'll be coming up this way some time this winter. I'm so anxious to have you meet my Mother and the family. Isn't there any encouragement along this line?
Guess this letter is becoming too voluminous.
I truly hope it won't be so long before I hear from you again, and with the best wishes to Mrs. Cayce, Miss Davis and little Edgar Evans, and you may be sure not forgetting yourself,
Very sincerely, [4586]
11/19/26 See 4586-3, a dream interpretation reading.