This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 22nd day of July, 1944, in accordance with request made by the mother - Mrs. [3037], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Jeanette Fitch, Stenos. Born April 29, 1930, in Orange Memorial Hospital, Elizabeth, New Jersey.

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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 entity here, [5359].
3. Here we find very unusual abilities and some very unusual warnings to be given also for such a lovely person.
4. In the interpretation of the records, these would be first directed to those who have the developing or the giving of the opportunity for the entity for the developing of its abilities, especially in that field of art which would be designated as place cards, Christmas pictures, season's greetings and that particular nature. These should be the opportunities given the entity. This necessarily would include music, but not music as a means of doing other than attuning or giving expression.
5. For the entity of its inner self is very psychic. Do not submerge, but rather encourage all such.
6. There will be these as warnings, these for those responsible for the entity: A tendency for the body to overeat or to be overindulgent in appetites. Be warned for self, as well as associates of those who take wine or strong drink, for this may easily become a stumblingblock to the entity.
7. In giving the interpretation of the records for the entity, these opportunities, these privileges and these warnings should be directed more to those responsible. This may be to the entity:
8. We find Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, all of these are parts of the entity's consciousness. Thus a very strong-minded individual, but one given to light things; and yet one very capable when talking to individuals, rather than groups or numbers of people.
9. Thus those warnings should be: make the self, then, embrace opportunities with groups and others. Do apply self in the direction especially of art and music. For these will offer the channels, especially as has been indicated, through which not only the material success may be gained but the interpretation of the physical, the spiritual, the psychic. Don't be afraid to acknowledge that ye see fairies as ye study, for you will nurture these experiences. Don't be afraid to say that you see the gnomes which would hinder peoples at times. These may be a part of the background for many of the cards, for many of the various sketches which you would make.
10. As to the appearances in the earth, these have been quite varied:
11. Before this we find the entity was in the land during that period when there were those reconstructions following the period called the American Revolution. Here we find the entity interested in building a home with the beautiful grounds about same.
12. In the name then Lila Chapman, the entity gained through the period, for the home to the entity and its family, and its children was that which took the greater portion of its time, save the study of the Word which was given place in that home; and yet there came from same those who took too much of the cup, as cheers. This brought disturbances, sorrows. Don't let it occur again. There will be the tendencies for attraction, not only for self, but for those about you. For that ye hate has come upon thee. Don't hate anything in the present.
13. Before that we find the entity was in the lands to which the Apostles went when they were driven because of persecutions to the Holy Land, and those parts of what is Asia Minor or the old portions and to Persia; and we find the entity, not as a "hanger-on" but as one who aided the Disciples, who followed through in these directions with John in one portion of the land, and then with the descriptions of Bartholomew. The entity was closely associated with these in singing psalms and in the alms and good deeds for those attracted to same for the material as well as spiritual portion of their lives.
14. In the experience the entity was then known as Ishneth.
15. Before that we find the entity was in "the city in the hills and the plains" and the entity was among those of the natives attracted by, attracted to, the peoples who came from the Grecian land, but not for any good purpose. Some succeeded in undermining peoples. Most did not, but became believers themselves. The entity was among those attracted for their beauty, for their grace and most of all for their cleanliness. For cleanliness is next to Godliness. For he who is pure as an individual should be pure in body, as clean in body also.
16. In the experience the entity learned much of the mystical, not any of the Persian, but those activities in "the city in the hills" which aided individuals in the artistic phases of Grecian culture and lore.
17. Thus the interest in the body-beautiful, the interest in nature and nature's dwellers in air, as well as from flowers, roses, clouds, trees, water, sounds and all of these which come from nature itself.
18. The name then was Pleghen.
19. Before that we find the entity was in the Egyptian land when there were those who were a portion of that development for Ra-Ta in bringing perfected children into the earth. The entity was among those who were of that individual's activity and yet brought into the service in the Temple of Sacrifice and the Temple Beautiful the arts which first were expressed in colored flowers upon the linen of the day, and those which made for beauty among the peoples in the homes, as a means for instruction in urging the emotional forces of body, and life-building.
20. The name then was Itcar.
21. As to the abilities of the entity and that to which it may attain and how: First it is dependent upon those who would direct the early experience of the entity, and then upon the entity holding fast to that which brings hope and life and understanding.
22. Ready for questions.
23. (Q) What is the nature of my karma that I am to work out in this appearance?
    (A) Read that which has been indicated.
24. (Q) For what purpose did I come into the environment and influence of these parents?
    (A) That there might be the more perfect understanding to each. For they each have much to give to the other.
25. (Q) What urges are most characteristic of me and should be developed?
    (A) These have been indicated also, and that which is the greater warning and that which is virtue.
26. (Q) How have I been associated in previous incarnations with my parents: my mother [3037], and with my father, [3434]?
    (A) Parallel with the application of each or the activities in varied experiences. These ye will draw the better in the Egyptian experience.
27. (Q) My brother, [...]?
    (A) In Egypt and Persia.
28. (Q) My sister, [...]?
    (A) You won't get along so well with your sister, though you love her; you were not associated.
29. We are through with this reading.

    Copy to Mother
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    Copy for indexing

BACKGROUND

1. 7/04/44 Mother [3037]'s letter: "...I shall be anticipating the success of this reading as I have enjoyed the benefits of my own Life reading..."

REPORTS

1. 6/09/47 [5359]'s mother [3037]'s letter: "...Another immediate concern of mine is with alcoholics! A half dozen of my women friends are victims of this allergy. I would like to know if EC ever gave out information regarding a cure for this allergy? Of course, total abstinence is the proper treatment but many folks don't succeed at that easily!..."
2. 3/11/49 Questionnaire submitted to [5359]'s mother [3037] by GD and completed 3/22/49:
   Q-1. Were her characteristics correctly analyzed? A-1. "Quite correct."
   Q-2a. Give examples, for instance: Is it true that she has ability in the field of art - sketching, etc.? A-2a. "No - but decided emphasis on self-adornment (artistic and luxurious in taste), loves elegance!"
   Q-2b. Tendency to overeat, be overindulgent in appetites? A-2b. "Yes."
   Q-2c. Attraction to those who take wine or strong drink? A-2c. "No - dislikes it herself, but married into a very 'drinky' family, though her husband is pretty sensible considering his upbringing!"
   Q-2d. Psychic ability - many interpret the physical, spiritual and psychic through art and music? A-2d. "?"
   Q-2e. A strong mind but given to light things - very capable when talking to individuals, rather than groups? A-2e. "YES."
   Q-3. Has it been necessary to urge her to "embrace opportunities with groups and others"? In other words, if left to her own devices would she seek companionship with one or two rather than joining the whole gang? A-3. "Very true; quite critical of people; too discriminating; not outward-going!"
   Q-4. Has she shown any special interest in Sunday school or church attendance of Bible classes, choir work, charity work? Beautifying of home and grounds? A-4. "NOT for church or Bible, but from childhood, a concern in CARING FOR ORPHANS. YES, BEAUTIFYING HER HOME, and hoping to GET HER AN ELEGANT place!"
   Q-5. Does she love nature, "the body-beautiful," Grecian culture, mystical lore? Is she especially particular about her personal health and appearance? For example, did you have to keep after her to wash her face, brush her teeth, etc., or did she do these things with more willingness than the average child manifests? A-5. "In a romantic and sensual way she appreciates beauty; has shown no interest in the mystical yet; decidedly a CLEAN person even from babyhood! Never even looks slightly soiled! If a bug came upon her clothes or bedcovers she had to immediately change them. (ALWAYS SMELLS DELICIOUS!)"
   Q-6. Have you noticed any special interest in flowered linens? Interior decorating? A-6. "Romantic and sensual appreciation of flowers and soft materials such as ANGORA sweaters and SILK underwear (and PERFUMES)."
   Q-7. Is she particularly susceptible or responsible to the opposite sex? Or does she have decided views on relationships in home and marriage? A-7. "Decided views - opinionated, critical of most boys who were attracted to her because of her good looks. Repulsed by drinking, petting, dirty jokes, even smoking! Decided at fifteen that she would marry the boy she just married last June - at 18 years old."
   Q-8. Has she realized, as the reading admonished, that her accomplishment in this life depends on how fast she holds to the Christ-Consciousness, which she innately knows "brings hope and life and understanding"? A-8. "Material comforts and love life fill her thought as yet. She has an innate sense of God being good, and therefore faith in 'living a good life!' Beyond that she feels we can't expect to understand (like her father [3434] in this)."
   Q-9. Have she and her parents found that "they each have much to give to the other"? A-9. "I definitely see the 'exchange'; I believe she also appreciates her background and upbringing; unconsciously she has repeated my moral teachings in her conversations."
   Q-10. Do she and her brother [...] have similar interests? A-10. "Have always been congenial though different activities and faults and virtues! (Both are Taurus, both overindulgent in foodstuffs)."
   Q-11. Is it true that she doesn't get along so well with her sister [...]? A-11. "Very true - can't stand her! [...] is entirely opposite."
3. See Source file Key #5359 for Solar Chart re 5359-1.

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