This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 13th day of May, 1944, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [5091], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Jeanette Fitch, Stenos. Born July 17, 1900, Providence, Rhode Island

TEXT

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 here of that entity now known as or called [5091].
3. In giving an interpretation of the urges latent and manifested, and as to how the entity may use its abilities to the greater unfoldment, how it may meet those urges latent and manifested which are of the nature of hindrances, we would give those interpretations not only from the material sojourns in the earth but from those consciousnesses of this entity in other realms, of other dimensions.
4. For the entity is as a complete entity, and this, with the virtues and faults, finds these as characteristics: One who, it might be said, if there is the application of the talents and abilities, may sway great audiences; and thus the entity should be a lecturer and a leader in group activities. While there are those activities at times in which the consciousness is made aware in the entity, others at times resent that which appears to be of even suggestive natures, or the entity is accused of being dictatorial and shortsighted in much of its meditation.
5. These the entity, recognizing as faults, goes about to disperse same from the consciousness of the entity, knowing that these laws are unchangeable: "Whatsoever a man soweth, that he reapeth." With what measure ye mete to others in thy counsel, in thy ministrations, in thy suggestions even to others, these ye must meet in thine own inner self.
6. Urges from the astrological sojourns have little to do with the present application of the entity's ability, but those in Mercury, in Mars, in Saturn are parts of this whole consciousness; but as to tenets, as to truths, these may be made manifest in the entity's movement through such, or they may be turned into stumblingstones or question marks by the entity's appearing as one not unmindful of its abilities in the material sojourn.
7. These, then, are the warnings, these then, are the counsel: Do know thy ideal, spiritually, mentally and physically. Then applying same, study to show thyself approved, unto God, a workman not ashamed, rightly divining the words of truth and keeping self from condemning others, from being pessimistic even in the face of adversity. These will bring to the entity the awareness of the closer walk with that divine force that is the light of the whole world.
8. As to the appearances: Before this the entity was in the land of the present nativity during those periods of the early settling in this land, in the laying out of group activity for the Friends as well as groups who sought refuge from activities which are today termed dictatorial in their might. These are the things that the entity has to be warned against and that the entity must be mindful of, it must practice all it preaches in the physical, the mental and the material and spiritual planes.
9. In the experience the entity aided and yet became self-conscious of its own authority or power, not as of being better than another, but better equipped in many ways to make those suggestions to others; as may be done in lecturing and writing. The entity then known as Clara Callahan. This was helpful, yet a questioning experience for the entity in that sojourn.
10. Before that we find the entity was in Laodicea when there were those disputations in the church with Lucius, Paul, Barnabas and Mark. These brought questionings to the entity as to the manner in which varied individuals made use of that called the power of God, to self, in such measures as to become their own undoing.
11. These make for the sincerity of experiences of the entity in the present.
12. In that activity the entity was known as Eloise.
13. Before that we find the entity was in the Egyptian land during those periods when there were those preparations made by individuals for the return of the Priest. The entity was among those who might be said to have been on the King's welcome committee of the Priest as he returned.
14. These make for the interest of the entity in spiritual things and spiritual activities in the material sojourn. The entity knows those disputations and how they interfere at times with the activities of the persons themselves.
15. In the name then Ineta.
16. Before that we find the entity was in the Atlantean land when there were those disputations among the children of the Law of One, yet siding with and in love with the men of the children of Belial. The entity overstepped its bounds.
17. Hence in this experience let it be late in life if there is to be association or marriage, if at all.
18. Then the entity was known as Asmara.
19. As to the abilities of the entity: Learn self and self's purposes and then apply them in that way and manner as may be a living example to others. As a lecturer, as a teacher, as a writer, may the entity find the greater outlet for its abilities in the present.
20. Ready for questions.
21. (Q) What is my purpose in life in this incarnation?
    (A) As a teacher or instructor, in lecturing or in organizations.
22. (Q) What steps shall I take to achieve this to the fullest?
    (A) Practice them and apply them. Good to work at it, in other words.
23. (Q) What are my most useful aptitudes in this life?
    (A) In the abilities to judge others and to question others.
24. (Q) When confronted with difficult situations, how can I be sure the decision I reach is from the Light and not my own thinking?
    (A) As the body recognizes, there is the body-mind, the body-consciousness, there is also the inner consciousness or soul-mind. Ask the question in self in the physical mind so it may be answered yes or no, and in meditation get the answer. Then closing self to physical consciousness, through the meditation, ask the same question. If these agree, go ahead. If these disagree, analyze the own self and see the problem that lies in the way.
25. (Q) How can I overcome giving a general impression of domineering, which is contrary to my feelings?
    (A) As has been indicated, use the same measuring stick for others, as ye would like others to use on you.
26. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. Personal Data: Single; "living on farm with friend, [5089]"; raised a Lutheran.
2. 10/23/43 Letter: "My friend, Mrs. [5098] and I have come to Utah, having followed Light guidance, and also trying to regain our health. We have been fortunate in finding a soul who, similar to yourself, is able to tune in, and get certain help from the Light Source. But right now, we seem to be stymied and would more than appreciate your Light help. Our main desires are: to know His will for our lives today; to be able to commune with the Higher Powers directly; to improve our physical health... Having perused your booklets, I hasten to tell you of our eagerness for the 3 types of readings..."
3. 12/20/43 Question submitted in addition to those at end of 5091-2: 1) When confronted with difficult situations, how can I be sure the decision I reach is from the Light and not my own thinking?"

REPORTS

1. 7/29/52 Comment by IMG: "No report was submitted on this reading, but attention is called to general comments made in Miss [5091]'s letter of 5/19/44, which appears in the Reports of her Mental-Spiritual Reading. See 5091-3, Par. R1.
   "On page 3 of this reading [5091-2, Par. 10], you will note that Miss [5091] was associated with Lucius (who in this life was EC). It is therefore, significant that during her brief contact through correspondence, she should volunteer to edit the EC Bible Class Minutes. This material appears on current A.R.E. Publications' List as 'A Commentary on Genesis, Bible Study Group led by EC 1939-1944'.
   "Miss [5091]'s third reading was the Mental-Spiritual, given 2 days later [5091-3].
   "The final one was a Check Physical Reading given 2 months later [5091-4]."

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