This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 16th day of June, 1944, in accordance with request made by self, Miss [5248], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by the article in Coronet magazine.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Jeanette Fitch, Steno. Born May 4, 1908, in Louisville, Kentucky.

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 the development for the entity; giving the abilities of the present entity, and 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 [5248].
3. In giving an interpretation of the records here and the latent and manifested abilities of the entity, and as to how these are to be applied in the experience of the entity for the bringing forth of the better abilities to be used or manifested, and those where they are not so well, where they may be used to greater harmonious experience for the entity during this material sojourn, we find that there is much from which to choose. But these patterns and these suggestions we give with the desire that this may be a better experience for the entity, enabling it to better fulfill the purposes for which it entered this particular experience.
4. As we find, there is here a very pleasing personality. At times it becomes rather overwrought, over very trifling experiences or conditions. There are a few of the unchangeable laws the entity should manifest in its experience and thus gain the broader knowledge, the broader understanding of the activities in what they may portend, or may be used in the present experience to meet the needs to better bring about the activities in the experience of the entity to enable it to better live in those realms or that consciousness.
5. We find that there are those latent talents, especially in kindred opposition as one to another in some respects. There are those abilities in the entity to write. There are those abilities to act or to take the place of others in such, or to be in screen activities, or possibly the radio would be the greater outlet for the entity. For these have to do with those things which have been a part of the consciousness of the entity through many experiences in the earth, and thus in one form or another indicating the better environment in these directions for the entity.
6. In this activity, if the body sets a goal for itself, it may in spirit and purpose attain it. For this is the very nature of the individual entity. One who may find a great deal of those things to answer in plays, in those rather out-of-the-way places, or in out-of-the-way circumstances, yet applying self in the Creative Forces, as has been manifested in the activities in which these may be brought about, we would find these will bring greater results into the experience of this entity.
7. As to the appearances of the entity in the earth, while all of these may not be given, this is as a pattern and indicates the tend and trend and why certain activities are a part of the experience:
8. Before this we find the entity was in the land of the present nativity but much earlier in the experiences, for it was then as frontier land. The entity throughout the experience was a helper, instructor, director of young peoples. These brought about the desires for home and these were beginning to find expression in the experience of the entity in the present, and there should be choice of the companion where these are in accord, not where there is some position for argument daily. For these would naturally come as the general trend of the entity. Those who are in accord study together, and you will find such a one in those relationships as you go about those activities.
9. In those experiences we find the entity added to what would be called the school activity. The name then was Sylvia Garth.
10. Before that we find the entity was in the French land and in the activities when there were those who were among the courtesans who were a part of the retinue of the first and second Louis. The entity was as an entertainer.
11. Thus, as we find, it would be possible, may be yet possible, to apply self in such manners as to be an actress on stage, screen or radio; radio being the better outlet owing to circumstances that surround the body in the present. But as upon the great stage of life may the entity find the greater activity from the experiences as just indicated.
12. Before that we find the entity was in what is now known as the Holy Land and among those who were the courtiers when the widow of Nain was stopped by the Master, among the holy women who were mourners for this particular occasion was the activity of the entity in that particular period, but the application of many of those things which were heard and applied was and is part of the consciousness of the entity, and in these directions only need the application of self to become that which would be a helpful experience for many.
13. In the experience the entity gained.
14. So may the entity apply self in the experience in the writing, in song, or in the activities which pertain to each of these may bring the contribution to the welfare and the activities of many individuals, as through that particular sojourn.
15. Before that we find the entity was in that period in Egypt of rebellion, when there was the casting out by those in authority respecting the tenets or truths presented by the Priest.
16. The entity was among those who chose to go into banishment through the edicts. The entity remained true throughout the experience and this is among the greater consistencies in the activities of the body in the present; physically, not mentally and spiritually. For as the preparations were in the house of the Temple of Sacrifice, there are those applications, those tendencies for the entity, even in the periods of its greater success that it may make in the applying of either of these particular activities as just indicated to have doubts and fears arising.
17. Know in whom ye have believed. Do study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman not ashamed, rightly dividing the words of truth, and stop condemning others. Keep patient, keep gentle, and we will find we will bring bettered conditions for this body in the application towards those tenets and truths as seemeth good to the entity.
18. Ready for questions.
19. (Q) Can I hope for love and marriage, a family of my own?
    (A) There is little to prevent this from coming to pass, save as to the choices of the entity. When there is that desire set for this or that particular type of influence from such associations, these may come and bring greater experiences for the entity.
20. (Q) Is there some profession or line of work for which I am capable, other than secretarial?
    (A) As has been indicated.
21. (Q) What should I do about it?
    (A) That's up to the entity. To know what to do and not to do it, it becomes a sin, and to know to do good in certain given directions, these may become as semi-good. Just keep trying in the attitude of asking daily that the entity be guided in doing and choosing that which is the greater benefit, not for the entity alone, but the contribution to making the world a better place for others to live in.
22. (Q) Should I give up my present position which has been of eight years' standing?
    (A) As we find, we would keep this in the present, but prepare for the writing and prepare for the situations which may arise as the particular consciousness of the entity.
23. (Q) Can I hope for some semblance of a contented, useful and even happy life, that will take away my loneliness and the feeling of futility which is at present in my heart?
    (A) As just indicated, in teaching or in giving through activities or in the home building, there may come the greater contribution of the helpful forces in the experience.
24. We are through with this reading.

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BACKGROUND

1. Born 5/04/08 in Ky.; single.
2. 11/17/43 Letter: "...I read about your wonderful power in 'Coronet'... I am 35, have a college degree. For the past 7 years, I have been a secretary in the surgery department of this hospital. While I enjoy my work, I feel very strongly that it is not what I was intended to do. My deepest desire has always been to have a home and children, but so far, I have not had that opportunity. I seem to be unlucky in love. Perhaps you will tell me what is wrong. Should I seek another occupation, or should I expect marriage? I want to live a full rich life. I belong to a Presbyterian church, teach Sunday school, attend meetings and enjoy them all, but something is definitely lacking, and I have not the power to furnish it..."
3. 1/16/44 Letter: "...I do want my Life Reading more so now, than ever, since the loss of my precious mother is an irreparable one, and I want to know the best path to take..." [Mother had appointment for a Physical Rdg.]
4. 5/11/44 Letter: "...My future plans being uncertain and undecided, I am counting heavily on that reading to advise and help me... I was 36 years old on the 4th of this month of May, but I feel and look 26. I am not unattractive, yet, possibly because I was timid at the time when I should have been going with boys, I didn't know how to act, and consequently have had no real courtships. There were several boys I might have formed real friendships with - as I look back - but my shyness prevented it. Except for this, my life has been good with the blessings of devoted family relationships. But now, at 36, I find myself practically alone with parents gone, my brother in the Army, and myself in a medical secretarial job. The men I knew are now married and gone... I have tried, all my life, to live a truly Christian life, and hoped that everything would turn out all right. But now, I have reached the point where I feel my life has counted for nothing and that I have nothing to look forward to. You don't know how much I am depending on your help to aid me out of the darkness and uncertainty which increasingly surround me."

REPORTS

1. 7/03/44 Letter: "...I have read and re-read it several times, but find several places that still are beyond my proper understanding... Your suggestions as to talents interested me, as I always wanted to go into acting and even tried once in New York, without success. I have also been writing stories and having them rejected by the publishers. I believe I am too old to go into acting now, unless it were the radio. Would you kindly look at the paragraph beginning with 'in this activity if the body sets a goal for itself ...'; also the paragraph in which we find the part beginning with '...but the application of many...' etc. Please do tell me what interpretations to give here, as I can tell they are important, yet escape my true comprehension. I should like to know how to prepare for my future, as mentioned in Q-3 [Par. 21-Q]. I have every intention of following out your advice and will pray for guidance. Please let me hear from you soon, as to the length of my reading and elucidation on the above questions. I realize you are very busy and trust you will not be annoyed. But this is very important to me, and I know you know that. Some day, I hope to come and talk with you in person, if you will not be too busy."
2. 7/08/44 EC's letter: "...I am of the opinion as in practically every one of this type of reading, it is giving you the basis for you to search out...lay it aside and then read it again and again, and then try putting into practice some of the things which it has suggested to you..."
3. 9/21/49 Questionnaire sent. No reply. No record of verbal or written contact since the letter of 7/03/44.
4. 7/16/60 Letter in reply to early America Research Project form letter: Requested copy of reading, and expressed re-kindled interest in her own reading and in the Edgar Cayce work currently going on.

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