This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 14th day of July, 1944, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [5347], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by the book, THERE IS A RIVER.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Jeanette Fitch, Stenos. [5347]. Born June 24, 1909, in Yakima, Washington.

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, on a good cycle! [5347], June 24th, 1909. Yes, we are given the records here of that entity now known as or called: [5347].
3. In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them here, these we choose with the desire and purpose that this information may be used by the entity in this experience to better fulfill those purposes for which it entered this sojourn. Think not it was perchance that ye entered the environ ye did, or in that portion of the earth. For the earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof and He hath not willed that any soul should perish, but hath with every trial, every temptation, given the souls of a men a manner, a way of escape from eternal death.
4. Thus that which may be indicated is for the spiritual application, for the use of the abilities which are latent and manifested in the consciousness of this particular entity, to be used, to be applied to the glory of the Creative Forces or energies and not alone to the satisfying, or gratifying, of the material natures of a worldly world.
5. But keep faith with self and with the urges which are part of thy consciousness; that ye would walk with, would know, that source from which ye come and what ye may do about same in this material plane.
6. Know that in the manner ye treat thy fellow man, ye treat thy Maker. Know as ye are false to the trusts given thee, to the obligations ye take, to thy promises, to thy fellow man, ye are false first to self and to thy Maker, who gives thee the opportunity of material manifestation through which the environ was first established into thy consciousness and brought doubt and fear within the soul-consciousness.
7. As to the astrological aspects for this entity, these mean little. As to what has been done with opportunities, this may or can mean much. These are parts of the personality and of the individuality. There are, then, those which are faults; there are virtues. We would magnify the virtues; we would minimize the faults. For this should be the attitude toward thy fellow man with whom ye learned to manifest that consciousness which ye entered the world, to accomplish, or materiality.
8. As to the appearances in the earth, not all may be given, for these we find as faults, as well as virtues:
9. A pleasing personality. This ye have practiced; this make no greater than thine own individuality; that is, never let thy expression of a smile or of a hope, or of a wish or of a desire, be other than that which includes self; that is, never ask another to do that ye do not do yourself.
10. There are inclinations and tendencies to urge individuals to be contributors to this or that as may require expending of self, or of selves, mentally and materially, and you don't reach those same conclusions for self. Thus be warned. In associations ye will find ye are very good at anything ye set thy mind to do. Remember these as warnings, as ye warn others, take heed and warn thyself. Be particularly mindful of those conditions of any nature as of health-giving. Beware of those things where your lungs would be involved as in gases, as in dusts, or odors of particular natures. For ye are, as ye will find from thy experience in the earth, subject to or are having to meet self because of that period when ye imposed upon others such to have thine own way.
11. Let, then, rather thy prayer be, yea, thy tenet, thy sincere self, "Lord, lead thou the way, and let my going in, my coming out, my dealing daily with my fellow man, be in keeping with that thou would have me do," and you will keep on an even keel.
12. For ye have a way with others! Use it for His glory, not for thine own satisfaction only. For ye will make money, but money and fame easily take wings and fly away, unless ye are in partners with thy Maker.
13. The appearances in the earth have much more to do with thy personality and individuality than the sojourns in the realms between same. Thus ye are tended towards judgments by material standards and these are false standards. Take warning! For what mattereth it to a man that He gain the whole world, yet lose his own soul? Know there is nothing that may separate thee from the love of GOD but thine own self. No urge, no activity may break thy will, if ye will ask, as indicated, "Lord, be Thou the guide."
14. Before this we find the entity was in the land of the present nativity, as a sojourner, or one who came from other lands; not, though from over the sea, but in the periods when the groups under Rogers Clark made expeditions through this country, this entity was among those groups, and in the name then James Clarkson.
15. In the experience the entity understood the signs as of stars, as of measurements and directions, as those which pertain to mathematical calculations; and thus things which deal with that, not of materiality, not of material things, but high-minded, or those which require working out. This has tended to bring into the experience of the entity those accumulations of things. Let this not become to great a hobby. For the real value of a man consisteth in not what he hath but that he hath given away. For all ye possess is that ye have given away in helping, in encouraging, in bringing hopes, in bringing life to others. That remember! To be sure, the earth is the Lord's. Act like it!
16. Before that we find the entity was in the Roman land when there were those activities in which many individuals were required to look after the protectorates in various portions of the empire.
17. The entity was set among those who in portions of Palestine, following the period when the Master walked in the earth.
18. The entity became acquainted with, heard of, understood much of that which had happened. For, in the entity's own household the Master had come - before the entity was born, though. For the entity, as Julius, was a son of Jairus, whose daughter was healed.
19. Thus the entity has had, has subconsciously, has unconsciously, a sense of right, a sense of justice, a sense of meekness, a sense of hallowedness; while the entity is at times, not passionate, but affectionate in the love of right for right's sake and of the stories of, and particularly the history of, that pertaining to that particular period. Keep it! Apply it in thy daily life, if ye would be one with Him.
20. Before that we find the entity was in the Egyptian land. There the entity was among those trained in the Temple Beautiful for activities among other people.
21. Thus the entity will travel far, wide, and thus give the greater opportunity to determine in self that every soul ye meet may at least have an encouraging word, for it is like sowing seeds of beauty, of hope and truth, and all too seldom do people speak and say and look a kindly word.
22. The name then was known as Edrass-Abi.
23. As to the abilities of the entity, then, it lies within self. Ye may conquer; ye may subdue; ye my work with others to the glory of God. Choose thou! In any field of activity which has to do with purposes, causes, activities other than things, ye may succeed.
24. Ready for questions.
25. (Q) What are my best abilities and in what line or work would I be most successful after the war?
    (A) Just read and analyze that which has been indicated. Anything that deals with causes, principles, and purposes, whether it be in mechanical ways or in things which are the activities of others. These are the outlets for the entity.
26. (Q) How can I best complement the companionship of my wife, [...] and help us to progress.
    (A) As ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them. As ye would thy wife would be to thee, be that to her. Ye have labored together in the fields of activity in the Roman and the Palestine periods. As ye worked together as man and wife ye were a complement to the nation ye represented and to that cause under which ye served. Ye also knew one another in Egypt. Not so good, but it's the little differences. And remember, to each and every woman, it's the little things that count as, "thank you," "yes, dear" that mean much more than all the glories that ye may bespeak about big doings somewhere else - it's the little things!
27. We are through with this reading.

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BACKGROUND

1. 7/14/44 He obtained Physical Rdg., 5347-1 preceding 5347-2.
2. 7/01/44 Letter: "I would also like to get some information from you via the readings regarding a system of living and a philosophy which I have learned of over a period of years, but which I have not been regular or conscientious in carrying out in my own life. In the writing of this group, I have noticed references to great knowledge of ancient Egypt and a beautifully written account of the story of Atlantis. Since these tie in with things revealed in your readings, I would like to find out how much more is corroborated by you.
   "This system includes rhythmic breathing exercises, for development of mind and body, glandular exercises, strict vegetarianism, and a philosophy taken from the teachings of Zarathrustra and Jesus. It is called Mazdaznan and was taught by the late Dr. Otomann Hanish. Perhaps you have heard of it."

REPORTS

1. 9/08/44 Letter: "I have benefited from my Physical Rdg., and my Life Rdg., that were given July 14th and expect to continue to benefit more and more as I study them and heed their advice."
2. 3/24/49 GD requested report from [5347], and the following questions asked a numerologist skilled in the science of numbers - with her answer 3/28/49:
   Q. "Just what is your interpretation of the opening sentence of [5347]'s reading - 'Yes, on a good cycle!' etc."
   A. "The cycle depends upon one's age. Because 12 is the Unit of TIME on this planet, the basic unit of measure is the 12-year cycle, and multiples thereof.
   "Taking it for granted that reading was given between the age of 24-36 or between 1933-45, he was in his 3rd cycle of 12 ruled by "e" (5) of ... [his name]...
   "1933-45 (24--36) was an experience cycle, good for research, improvement, contact with the public to gain their reaction, and some travel would have been good [she only had his birth information; did not know he was in the Navy]. He could have developed something before 1945, or gained a definite experience, which would be turned into a definite program now. Former cycle was growth through experiment - but that was necessary to perfect the definite plan or medium which could be brought into production from 36-45. 1949 at age 40 crystallizes present cycle. This year lays a new foundation for the future. If he closes one activity in order to embark upon a more definite undertaking of his own by his birthday, well and good, 1950 should see him established in a better world of his own making."
3. 12/24/68 He wrote for a copy of his readings, "especially the Life Reading."

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