SIGNS AND OMENS - Edgar Cayce 8 Numerological ... the signs and omens ... aloud in the inner self or that may be as omens or as signs along the way

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Signs and Omens

Contents Pages

A. General Extracts from the Cayce Readings 5

Palmistry 8

Numerological Influences 8

Astrological Influences 11

Past-Life Influences 19

Stones 24

Finances 26

Physical Issues 26

“Search For God,” Lesson on “Destiny” 28

His Return 31

B. Case Studies from the Readings

1. Reading # 114-1, 42-yr-old woman 32

2. Reading # 136-4, 12, 20-yr-old woman 36

3. Reading # 137-13, 26-yr-old man 38

4. Reading # 262-23, Norfolk Study Group #1 39







11. Reading # 707-1, 6, 57-yr-old man 59



14. Reading # 1035-1, 18-yr-old girl 66





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22. Reading # 1931-1, 19-yr-old boy 96

23. Reading # 1992-1, 4, 38-yr-old woman 103


25. Reading # 3011-3, 68-yr-old man 115 C. Related Circulating Files and Research Bulletins*:

1. Aura Charts and Life Seals, Vol. 1→3 2. Birthmarks 3. Color 4. Gemstones 5. Human Relations: Astrological Influences on Earth 6. Intuition, Visions and Dreams 7. Mediums, Borderland Experiences, and Warnings 8. Numerology 9. Psychic Development: Benefits and Cautions

10. Types of Psychic Experiences 11. Vibrations 12. Yoga, Chanting & Breathing Exercises

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General Extracts from the Cayce Readings

2556-1, F 30 (Teacher), 5/5/41

The entity is a "sensitive," yet one well versed in many ways in the occult, the mystic influences, the signs and omens - whether conscious or same or not. 261-25, M 48 (Banking, Investments), 10/4/36

(Q) My investment management business at ..., ... Ave., N.Y., has continued to grow but rather slowly. Have you any comment as to this activity?

(A) This should be to the body, to the mind, and the enquiring mind of [261] as an excellent omen. Know, that which grows nominally, normally, is a healthy growth. That which comes by spurts and bounds oft is not that prepared for the rebounds that so oft occur in such associations.

Making haste slowly should be ever in such activities the watchword. For, to use some of another land's ways - the English way - is not a bad way for America to follow, in THAT direction.

This then as we would comment, is healthy and is safe. Keep it that way. 1286-1, F 30 (Model), 11/8/36

(Q) What is the significance of the "M" left on the entity's writing pad two years ago?

(A) As has been indicated as to the entity being "sensitive" to the influences about self, this is a sign, an omen of an influence outside of self that might become a destructive or a helpful influence. But ever is there the choice. This then is rather as the proof and as the understanding to the entity of such an influence.

1167-2, F 40 (Divorced in 1920), 5/14/36

While the sojourns in the earth as well as those environs under which and through which the entity passes in the interims are indications, or as signs or omens, there are none that surpass the will of the individual. For THAT is supreme in making its choice. Will rather than knowledge, rather than understanding, rather than other influences, makes for that as may bring developing or retarding in the experience of an entity.

Choice, then, is the factor, as will; as to whether choice is as for that which is the easier way, or for self aggrandizement, or for self-exaltation - or that self may have that which gives fame or fortune for its activity among its brethren, its associates. Not that these are not well; but positions, power, might, positions of fame, positions of fortune, are the outcome of specific choices of individuals' activities, and are not mere coincidence - or not accidents.



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849-18, M 30 (Writer), 6/26/37

(Q) Of the many persons whom I have met in New York who are interested in psychic phenomena, which would be best for me to develop as companions and partners in the furtherance of my program for myself in this field?

(A) Those that hold the more to that of spirituality as related to psychic influences in the life, rather than to that of any individual idea or approach; though all of these are to be kept as a part - or, as has been indicated, as signs, as omens, as directions (as they are). For as has been given, and as is understood by the entity, only in the various forms as they have approached their materiality in their respective fields has the interest been seen. But the entity realizes that "psychic" is not other than of the soul; not so much spiritism or spirit as SPIRITUALITY - or spirit-activity, God-force of the soul active in the individual or person. Hence those that hold fast to that.

1009-4, M 73 (Retired), 8/27/36

As to the abilities of the entity, then, and that to which it may attain and how: In self may be found the key, the answer to those things that cry - either aloud in the inner self or that may be as omens or as signs along the way.

For as the entity does and has done unto others, so there comes in the hours of need, in the hours of depression, in the hours of joy, in the hours of sorrow, fruits of that ye have sown. For as ye sow, so shall ye reap. In Him there may be seen the light, but in self it must be met.

Let the light of the glory of a RISEN Lord ever be thy light, thy guide, thy way of approach to knowledge, power, wisdom and might. For the might is of the Lord, the wisdom is His; knowledge is of God.

Those things that make for bringing happiness, then, the bringing of peace, are from walking the closer with the Christ!

1058-1, F 23 (Clerk Typist), 11/15/35 a little of everything

Yes, we have the records of the entity now known as, or called, [1058]; and those relations with the universe and universal forces, that are a part of the entity's sojourn in the material plane as well as those influences that make for the development of the soul-entity through those environs about the earth.

This entity, as we shall see, has many conditions to meet - which may only be met in relationships to Creative Forces that are made manifest through those experiences of the application of the Spirit of Truth as set in Him, in the relationships to the individuals and groups whom the entity may contact from day to day in the present experience.

The purposes, then, for the entity's entering into activity in the present, that become manifest in the material world, are set before the entity in that in which it may apply itself in its relationships to individuals, to groups, to masses. Those influences that are emblematical or are of the earth's environs, that will make for omens or helpful influences, are apparent from the entity's activities in sojourns in the earth.



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Hence, as we would find, the wearing of the stone lapis linguis would be as an aid in its meditative periods, and would become as a helpful influence. Not as that of "lucky," but rather that as of a helpful influence towards making for the ability to make decisions in dealing with mental attributes.

Also the odor of the peach blossom, or of those natures partaking of the sandalwood as combined with same. Also the numerological aspects make for the numbers as of three and seven. These make for those expressions, then, that are manifest in the activities in its delving into or in its dealings with problems.

For, as will be seen from those experiences through the astrological sojourns (as they are termed by some), we have these influences:

Some are an affliction. Some are in the benevolent influence. Hence we will find periods in the experience of the entity when from

astrological aspects the entity becomes subject to those influences of affliction. But let each soul know, there is no influence above that of the WILL of the

individual when made one with the Creative Forces as are set in Him. For His promises are sure. And He will not leave those comfortless who

seek, but will abide with those that seek to know His face, His will, His biddings. Not everyone that saith "Lord," but he that DOETH the will. THIS, then, is that will which beareth witness with His Spirit, that ye become indeed the children of the living God, KNOWN by thy dealings with thy fellow man.

818-1, F 49 (Housewife [Husband a Naval Officer]), 2/8/35

In giving that which may be helpful to this entity in its present experience, there may be given that approach from which such information may come at this time, in order that there be as little confusion in the experience of the entity in the present as possible. For this entity seeks earnestly. The experiences that may be seen through the sojourns in the earth have been fraught with those things that have made for soul development. And because one experience or another makes for confusion in the present, it is well that the entity set self aright; that it may go on - ON - to the mark of the higher calling which is set in Him, the example unto the sons and daughters of men, their elder brother, even Jesus.

As to the influences, then, that make for signs, omens, periods when this or that in the experience of a soul is the more active, do not confuse signs with that which is sought. Do not confuse the impulses that may arise in the inner urges even, or those from the emotions of the body that take hold upon the soul and the spiritual forces with that which has prompted same. For first there should be the realization by all that matter in any form is of the spirit, whether from the atom in a corpuscle in the body, or the sphere or orb of any of those systems seen about the earth and described by the psalmist, "The heavens declare the glory of God, the firmament showeth His handiwork; day unto day uttereth speech, night unto night sheweth knowledge." So in the transition of an entity, a soul, such as this entity - known in the present as [818] - whether in the body or out of the body it shows forth the Lord's work till He come again; made a little lower than the angels, yet with that promise, that ability, that gift of the Father to each soul that it may be one with Him, yet know itself to be itself and one with Him.



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Palmistry

416-2, M 28 (Freight Agent, Telegrapher), 4/29/34

(Q) What value is there in palmistry? To what extent may it be relied upon?

(A) As we have given in regard to any and every omen, it is an indication - yes. As to whether or not it will come to pass depends upon what the body, the mind of such an one does ABOUT that it knows in relationship to itself. It may be depended upon, then, about twenty percent as being absolute - and about eighty percent "chance" or what a body does with its opportunities. The same as may be said about an individual that has prepared himself to be a medium through which there may be expressed in excellent executive. How much does the preparation have to do with the body being an excellent executive? About twenty percent, and the application is the rest! It is just so with all activities.

For, the will of a soul, of a body, is supreme - even as to whether it makes of itself a channel for the spiritual influences in its experience or for the selfish desires of its own body and its aggrandizing of those influences.

O if souls, bodies, everywhere, would gain that knowledge that the abilities to be sons of God or of the devil lie within self's own individual will! For, as has been given of old, "I am persuaded that neither principalities nor souls, individuals nor conditions, may separate me from the love of God save myself." To be that He would have thee be, in all that thou doest and hast done from day to day, is being then a channel - and being used by Him, rather than using the blessings He has given thee for thine undoing.

(Q) How should I proceed to improve myself mentally and spiritually? (A) By making application day by day of that thou knowest to do as in

relationships to thy fellow man, day by day. For, it is ever as in the training for any activity in the material or commercial life; personal application of that thou knowest brings about those experiences in the lives of individuals that some call "luck" or "chance." For, when the will to do is ever present and not faltered by doubts and fears that may arise in the experience of all, then does it build, then does it attract that which builds and builds and IS the constructive force in the experience of all.

Numerological Influences

338-4, F 43 (former Telegrapher, now Art Student) 7/1/36

(Q) Where may I obtain a numerological reading that would be reliable so that I may better determine my abilities in the present?

(A)These we find may be given through many channels. These may be given through these influences or forces, yet these are rather as the expressions that would be given as signs and not as omens. For the WILL makes for that determination. But if those are sought for, as we find the better may be had from such a one as Moon Trail. [Horace Hambling, English medium, on tour in U.S.A.]



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462-11, M 52 (Dredge Captain), 3/13/37

(Q) Why does 13, or 4, seem to play such a part in my life and what is the significance of it?

(A) This as we find comes to what may be called the vibrations under which the entity as an entity is active, or the contacts with what may be the mental or the material channels through which there are the manifestations. They are as omens, or as the effect of vibratory forces upon the activities of the individual entity for bringing experiences into manifestation.

To this particular entity the 13 (and 4) comes rather as a mental experience, and appears to be the door to or the door in or out of a new activity. As these come into the experience then, the entity experiences that it is either the beginning of or the end of some particular period of manifestations.

Do not rely upon same as other than that in the experience. (Q) Should I leave the initial L. out of my name? (A) We would change the vibrations of the body entirely by same, and

these will come nearer then to being 5 and 8, or changes - with a general reaping from changes as brought into the experience.

Again it is a choice as to whether or not to change. But remember, these influences of 13, 4, 5, 8, will always be present - if the changes are made! They are merely omens or signs; not factors that produce - but are the production of the activities of the body mental, physical and material.

1402-3, F 59 (Widow, Writer on Astrology & Numerology), 7/20/38

While a great deal has been and is written or presented for various reasons on the subjects of psychic phenomena, numerology, astrology and kindred subjects, these each have their place in the experience of the human activity if the approach is made from a spiritual angle - and not from that point where the individual may seek, through personal knowledge of these, as to days or weeks or years or numbers, to take advantage of his fellow man.

Each phase of the experience should be taken and applied in a prayerful, a sincere manner; and not accrediting the influence from the numbers, the stars or any omen in itself, but the AUTHOR; giving the credit to the author of ALL of these things!

261-15, M 47 (Banking, Investments), 8/17/35

(Q) Can the entity's psychic faculties be expressed or developed through numerology?

(A) As we have indicated oft, astrology and numerology and symbology are all but the gateways or the signs of expression.

As for this entity, as we have indicated the symbols of numerology may be developed; but the INTUITIVE forces that arise WITH same make for rather the safer, the saner, the more spiritual way, with the less aptitude of turning to forces from without. (continued on next page)



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For, as we see in numbers, or numerology: One indicates STRENGTH, power, influence; yet has all the weaknesses of all other influences that may be brought to bear upon any given activity in which same may be indicated. But it is KNOWN as strength and power; even as the UNION of self with the Creative Forces that express themselves in the activity of matter, in ANY form, is power.

Two makes for a division; yet in the multiple of same, in four, it makes for the greater weaknesses in the divisions. In six and eight it makes for the same characterizations, yet TERMED more in these that one is power, two is weakness, three is the strength of one with the weakness of two; four being more and more of a division and weakness; six being the changes that have been made in the DOUBLE strength of three. Seven is the spiritual number. Eight indicates the commercial change. Nine indicates strength and power, with a change.

These, then, are as INDICATIONS; and NOT other than the SIGNS of things, that may be altered ever by the force or factor from which they emanate.

Hence INTUITIVE force is the better, for in this there may come more the union of the spirit of truth with Creative Energy; thus the answer may be SHOWN thee, whether in Urim, in Thummim, in dream, in numbers, in WHATEVER manner or form. For He IS the strength of them all, and beareth witness IN thee and through thee - if ye but do His biddings.

(Q) If so, how can they be used through this method for the benefit of others?

(A) As indicated, there are many channels, many manners - as we have just given. These are as free in themselves; the numbers, see?

As related to individuals these each vibrate to certain numbers according to their name, their birth date, their relationships to various activities. Then when these appear, they become either as strengths or as losses or as helps or as change, or as the spiritual forces. But, as indicated, they are rather as the signs, or the omens; and may be given as warnings, may be given as helps, may be given in any manner that they may be constructive in the experience of the individual.

1869-1, F 46, 5/1/39

One inclined to give too much to omens and signs, and those influences that arise from associations or affiliations with those who are reported to be occultists, - or a form of scientific research.

It is well that all of these be considered, but know that much that is attained through the mental concept may be misleading. It must be rather the awareness of the oneness of the universal consciousness, that may bring the spirit of truth and peace.

Know that no form of omen or signs should ever be confusing in the experience of an entity. Thus, while astrological, numerological or the mystic signs are important to a degree, they are merely RELATIVE as to purposes.



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For know, as has been indicated of old, "If ye will be my people, I will be thy God" was not spoken at random, but that each soul, each entity may become - as it seeks - aware of the oneness with the promises which have been and are the birthright of every soul that comes into materialization.

Signs and wonders, lights and noises, - yea, even though one come from heaven and declare that He hath not come in the flesh, such an one would lead thee astray.

In the aspects as we find them from the astrological sojourns, the entity comes close to the cusps.

Hence they are in that position (through the signs!) that the influences are for the entity to be both a materialist AND one given to spiritual things.

It behooves the entity, then, all the more to so examine self as to know not only in what ye believe but WHO is the AUTHOR of that ye profess to believe.

Thus the applying of self in its daily associations with its fellow man, in keeping with the tenets and ideals of that which is the ideal of the entity, will bring more and more awareness of the relationships to the Creative Force ye call God.

For HE is mindful of all, and hath not willed that any soul should be led astray. Seek, then, and ye shall find; knock and it will be opened unto you.

Study then to show thyself approved unto thy ideal, a workman not ashamed, - rightly dividing the words of truth, putting the accent where it belongs.

Know that all is - as Life - the gift of the Creator, and that the opportunities which present themselves from day to day are to be made manifest as a glorifying of the Father. For that is thy mission in this experience.

Astrological Influences

1592-1, F 56 (Actress, Religious Preference: "Christian and Hindu"), 5/16/38

Hence, as has been so oft indicated, the astrological aspects, the mental or material sojourns through an experience in the earth, are only indications; and the activities or applications of self through same are only given as signs, as omens.

For the WILL of the entity is that which is the birthright. 1767-2, M 76 (Manufacturer), 1/8/39

As to the urges which arise astrologically - which are only urges and have nothing to do with the choice the entity makes of that urge - we find that these are only as signs, omens. For, as is and ever has been the experience, TODAY there is set before thee good and evil, life and death - choose thou! It is the will, the self that makes the choice as to the urges!



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2533-1, M 36 (Insurance Agent), 7/8/41

From the sojourns of the entity in Neptune we find rather the influences of water, as well as things coming from water, are a part of the entity's experience. Thus the entity should ever keep a pearl about the self or upon the person, not only for the material vibration but for the ideal expression. For, it will be an omen – not only because of the vibrations that it may give to self but because of keeping the even temperament, yea the temper itself. For the entity can get mad, and when it is mad it is really MAD!

820-1, M 25 (Government Clerk), 2/8/35

Sojourns in environments are those innate activities, while sojourns in the earth are those of the emotional natures; yet each one is under the influence more of the will - or what an entity does about an urge - than merely the position of a sojourn of the entity. Although there are influences from the astrological angle, they are as signs, omens and impulses; not as destinies, for the destiny of each soul is in what the entity does about the application of creative influences and forces in its own experience in any environ.

1222-1, F 34 (Housewife), 7/17/36

As to the influences that arise from the astrological sojourns, these are rather in keeping with the time – the Aquarius forces, and as there are the beginnings of the Aquarian age.

Then DO NOT consider self as being unusual because unusual experiences arise in thy associations, in thy meditations, in thy activities with thy fellow men. Do not do OTHER, though, than contemplate these. Remember thou art in the same signs, omens, as the Mother of Him; that gave to the earth the physical man, Jesus - Aquarius in its PERCEPTION, perfection.

Hence when those experiences arose in that life, ye find it said, "She pondered these in her heart."

Hence the same injunction might be given. For no better direction can be had or given than the consecrating of self in body, in mind, in activity to the service of those influences, those forces that may be as those that the self may give to others in the meditations, in the supplications; keeping self in those directions that INDEED as He gave, "Ye abide in me, I in the Father," and ye may know those forces from the abiding presence of the Master's forces.

1073-4, F 51 (Housewife, Opera Singer), 2/17/36

As to that which may be helpful to the entity from the records of the experiences in the earth, and in the interims of the astrological sojourns, we find many are as omens. Hence these should be used as such, and not to become other than stepping-stones for understanding and making for abilities, the use of self in soul development.



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For the entrance of each soul is that it may become more and more aware in materiality of the oneness of all force, with one purpose and one desire to be wholly in Him - and to be a channel where His blessings may come to others; or to be more and more in that way of manifesting the Creative Forces we call God in manifested form among the fellow men.

In Mercury we find the high mental abilities; the experiences of searching in mysteries, omens, various characteristics of mental forces; and the ABILITIES to transmit to others THAT the ENTITY HAS EXPERIENCED in self - if it will apply self in those directions!

1648-1, F 57 (Librarian), 7/28/38

In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them, these are given with the desire that the experience may be a helpful one; and that the entity, meeting self in the influences that are latent and manifested, may realize it is doing so through the use of the will in relationships to Creative Forces or God - as manifested in the experiences of the entity in the present sojourn.

Also these are given with the desire that the entity may realize that the opportunities as present themselves for activity in relationships to others, whether these are used in constructive forces to the glory of that the entity has or may set as its ideal, are the influences that make for weal or woe as to the growth of the soul experience.

For while we find body, mind and soul are phases of the experiences of an entity in materiality, these are but the manners through which the real ego or I Am manifests.

Then while the urges that arise from the astrological sojourns or aspects, as well as from the appearances of the entity in the earth, are influences, they are not greater than the WILL of self in its choice of what it will do about its concept of Creative Force or God in its experience.

Hence they are only signs or omens through which one may take cognizance to realize the weaknesses as well as the virtues - which in this entity are many (the virtues).

For there have been many experiences through which the entity has passed in the material sojourns, so that the very emotions or the influences from the astrological sojourns only become as visions or dreams - rather than those that make for great overpowering urges.

However, these are given that the entity may feel or know whereunto the calling has come, and the activities of the self that have met and do meet with that which is the ideal of self in the present experience.

2326-1, F 60 (Executive Housekeeper in Hospital), 8/21/40

As in all influences, there are those indications of signs, omens; which is the first law as He gave, that the sun, the moon, the stars, the planets in their course were given to man as signs, as omens, as indications that the way may be clear to those who seek. (continued on next page)



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Hence, as will be indicated, rather than that which is oft interpreted, that the individual impulse is because of the planets or the sun or moon being in a given position at the period of birth, it is that - as the souls are a part of the Creative Forces - the sun, the moon and the planets are as much affected by that influence of a birth, as affecting - or more! Yet because of their position they become as signs, or tendencies or inclinations, as a part of the entity's experience. For, experience is that through which awareness arises in the consciousness of either spirit, mind or body. Thus these become as the shadows of that which was, that which is, that which may be.

1493-1, F 64 (Widow, Dental Hygienist), 12/4/37

If the constructive or creative forces are chosen, that are the manifestations of the Maker . . . then man chooses the way that builds into the consciousness the awareness of that godly approach to the Christ-Consciousness.

Those that choose for self that of fame, fortune or whatnot, that takes hold upon materiality alone, build that which becomes dross in the experience; and bring discomfort, disease, disturbance to the body and the mind, and - as it were shrivel or starve the soul.

Hence into man's consciousness there have been given signs, omens, signposts, as it were; in not only the manifestations through man's experiences within his higher mental self, as may be had from the astrological aspects - which are from sojourns of the entity in those environments between the periods of manifestation in the earth; but in those that arise as emotions through the material senses from the sojourns in the earth; and also the teachings, the warnings that are given here, there, from those who are as messengers…. We find such experiences are brought from these innate influences, that are signs or omens or directions; hence have nothing to do other than pointing the way. For while one may be influenced by such signs, the very will is that which makes for the choice itself - which is in its essence the gift of the Creator, that the soul might choose to be one with that which is everlasting; which is and can be only constructive, born of what may be truly said to be the fruits of the spirit of truth itself; as: longsuffering, patience, kindness, brotherly love. Not envying, not making for strife or that which would even make any soul afraid.

These are then those things that, grown to fruition and applied in the daily experiences and associations one with another, bring into the heart and soul of an entity that peace which He, the loving Brother, gave, "My peace I leave with thee - not as the world knoweth peace, but my peace," that comes of love, of patience, of those things known as the virtues in the experience….

And the entity will find more and more that ye approach more and more to the very throne of grace, ye will find thyself leaning upon the arms of some to whom ye have shown those fruits of the spirit; to someone ye have comforted in trials, to someone whom ye have fed - whether in the fruits of the spirit or in the needs of the body or the heart. These be those things that bring the consciousness of His abiding presence.



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1219-1, F 40 (Stenographer), 7/13/36

Coming in this experience in those environs of April is not the result of the entity's activities in this material plane. It is rather then the indication to the entity, as signs, as omens of what HAVE been the experiences of the entity through its sojourns in the earth and what during those activities the entity did ABOUT, did with, the opportunities for manifesting itself in such a way and manner as to be a channel, a glorifying, an example of Creative Forces through that experience the entity has had.

Hence the warnings as are given from the natural inclinations, for the entity finds itself from those very experiences that arise from those influences from Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, as to be those forces where they may be turned to very good, very bad influences.

There should ever be as a sign, as an omen, as a guiding influence, as from each day's activity, as to each day's opportunities, "There is set before THEE life and death, good and evil - choose thou."

The astrological forces are indications of the entity's activities and show inclinations, but they should be rather as knowledge, rather as understanding; knowing these things exist as urges, as inclinations, but that in the daily dealings with the fellow man the problems of the hour, the problems of the day, are sufficient unto THEMSELVES. And as an entity, a mental being uses same in the LIGHT of its ideal, so does the SOUL become aware of its associations with, its contacts with, that which brings blessings, that which brings reverses, that brings consternation, that brings harmony.

These are in the experience of each soul. And what the entity does about that free will that is the heritage of each soul, as its BIRTHRIGHT - the WILL - makes for development or retardment; and nothing may separate thee from the knowledge of the Father but thyself!

As is indicated from the astrological aspects, that purpose for the present experience is PATIENCE to be learned, patience to be a portion of self, patience to be the experience of the entity.

And yet so oft does the entity find in its dealings and in its relationships with individuals and groups and activities that this virtue is lacking, or it is something that is intangible. Yet this must be learned.

457-2, F 23 (office worker in husband’s business), 5/13/31

In those influences in Neptune, will bring those of the mystic forces as are seen in the influences that come about the entity as related to the influences of mysterious experiences, movements as may be seen, felt, heard or experienced by the entity from unseen sources. These should not be taken as evil omens, nor of those influences following that would be hindrances; rather may the entity apply same in the EXPERIENCES of self and come to be known - by the APPLICATIONS of the influences - as one with a keen INSIGHT, or one INTUITIVELY led and guided into the proper choosing, the proper relationships, the proper attitudes, the proper conditions for the better development of self and of those conditions as related to individuals, peoples, and others about self.



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1849-2, F 37 (Owner Personal Therapy Salon), 7/3/39

In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them, these are chosen with the desire and purpose that these may be a helpful influence or experience for the entity.

For the abilities for a great spiritual as well as mental and material advancement may be the experience of the entity in the present sojourn.

That there has been quite a checkered as well as a varied application of the abilities of the entity is indicated in the present. Yet, as may be inferred, the entity being not only a Uranian but an Atlantean, it has the abilities for quite an unusual career.

This has been and may be again, dependent upon the application of the influences and abilities; a very high, a very exalted, and yet at others a very discouraging, a very DETERMINED experience, - yet an application that may make for disappointments in the material expression of those influences and forces in the experiences of the entity in the present.

There may be given much, yet it is the application of so little that needs be for the entity to comprehend, to understand, to be awakened to the purposes, the desires, the causes that rule the influences in the material as well as in the mental and spiritual relationships through this material sojourn.

Coming in those astrological aspects, we find the entity is one with a great deal of strength of character, strength of purpose; and yet so easily persuaded or dissuaded by material circumstance, - yet innately knowing there IS a way that may seem right unto a man, though the end thereof is death, is disappointment, is that which maketh the heart afraid.

From the urges arising not only from the astrological sojourns but from the very activities in which the entity has applied itself through the earthly experiences, this present experience included, we find that omens, figures (or numerologically speaking), as well as metals and colors, having much to do with the entity in its application of the intent, the purpose of the entity from experience to experience. This is true whether applied from the past sojourns, or from the present material analysis of individual or of companionable circumstance.

Thus we find there have been those relationships in this material plane, as well as those through the activities in various spheres, that have caused a great deal of anxiety, as well as periods of stumbling, as well as periods of exaltation and of glorifying.

As to colors, - black and gold should be much about the entity. Not that these natures ARE as the background, but the urges innately for keeping self purged, and keeping the mental attitude as well as the purposes and desires in the way in which there may be kept in the forefront the greater application of the purposes of an individual making material manifestation.

Three's or their multiples, or their squares, become the numbers, or the numerological aspects for the entity.

Also, for the harmonies for the entity, that represented in the fleur de lis, with the shield of the Roman, as combined with that upon the flag of the Egyptian, should be as the life purposes.



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For in each of these will be seen a great influence in not only the present material sojourn but how and in what manner such forces may bring those vibrations to the entity in this material plane.

The associations, then, with those that are of French extract, as combined with conditions having to do with Rome, - not Italy but ROME as a background; and the odors as from Egypt; these be the influences that may be brought about the entity for that urge to be kept the greater, or for the more harmonious balance in its abilities for choice in material associations with individuals or groups.

We find from the astrological aspects the influences from Venus, Jupiter, - Uranus being the ruling force with these.

Hence as will be indicated by the experience of the entity in the present sojourn, those things having to do with home, the building of home, as to its own flesh or blood, have had for the entity experiences in which EXTREMES have been manifested; arising to the heights even of ecstasy at times, and yet at others the very opposite becoming a part of the material experience.

These have also applied, and will apply, in the marital relationships, as well as the associations in a commercial nature.

Yet the application needs to be centered in the spiritual, and not to become shaken by signs or omens or that as may be of material or mental reasoning.

For, each soul enters the material plane for the fulfilling of a purpose; that it, the soul, may be one with the Creative Forces. And when such is allowed to be overridden because of the application for material gains, or for self-indulgence, or self-glorification, or for self-exaltation, - then stumblingblocks are in the experience.

Yet, as with this entity, we find there is a continual harking to those innate urges for a greater spiritual understanding, that innate call for a greater spiritual awakening. 1770-2, F 49 (Widow, Former Concert Singer), 12/29/38

It is well with this entity that in the sounding of the name, in the writing of same, it always all be included. The vibration, the harmonious effect of same becomes almost as a shield in the entity's experience; as well as in the numerological effects and their vibrations upon those the entity may approach.

And this is ever a part of the entity's experience as an emissary or messenger to others. Hence it is well that its own mental and material and spiritual self there be kept that balance.

In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them here, for this entity there will be chosen the interpretations with the desire that it may be a helpful experience. Yet this will be almost, as ye would call, a brief of that which MIGHT be the interpreting of all of that which has been, which is to be, part of the entity's experience through the sojourns in this material plane.

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As is seen, all phases of activity are seen in the manner, the means, the way that each influence or force becomes a part of the entity. For as it is in a three-dimensional plane, it receives those influences or environs, or those that are as signs and omens from all phases of that which is without self.

For instance, the astrological influences are not in the form or manner as has been so oft and is so oft judged by the purely astrological aspects from records. For the shifting, the changes that have been wrought in the zodiac as well as the signs and positions of this material sphere in relationship to the whole have been misjudged. But rather is this judgement drawn from the EXPERIENCE of the ENTITY, as an entity, in that environ.

And as there has been and is attributed to the planetary influences about this present solar system or environ, these become a part of the experience of the entity - the innate, the soul self.

Through the use or application of any influence then does it become so much a part of a soul, or a soul-entity.

Hence we find these as signs or omens, - as also the numerological, the vibratory forces of color, or those of the mineral as may be crystallized in material forces.

Hence the bloodstone or the ruby is well to ever be about the entity, upon its body; so that the very vibratory forces of same give - with that of thought in constructive force - creative environs or vibrations for the entity in its use or application. 784-1, M 40 (Divorcee, Unemployed), 1/8/35

In entering the present experience, there are many of those things that may be called influences in the experience of the entity in the present sojourn.

It would be well if the entity would, for its own best experiences in the present, know that no influence - astrological, numerlogical, environmental or hereditary through the blood - exceeds the WILL of self. Too easily has the entity experienced that this, that and the other sign or omen has influenced the self in opposition even at times to self's own inner urge. It is not alone for the lack nor for the lack nor for the great quantity of knowledge an entity may have, but the greater influence is what the entity in its WILL, its MIND, does about - and with - that knowledge it finds as a mental and spiritual and practical thing in the experiences in a material world. It is not by might nor by power but "by My Spirit" saith the Lord. For the Spirit or the prompting of the Spirit is the heritage of each soul. And as each soul is called by and through the attuning of self to the divine within, the divine manifestations from without, such a soul may know whereunto it may apply itself; and be not anxious, be not troubled about the outcome. For man can of himself do but little, for God giveth the increase in those fields of service; and He, the Father, knoweth that we have need of from day to day.



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Past-Life Influences

1468-1 F 47 (Social Secretary, Divorced), 11/2/37

(Q) What are the lights which I see coming and going, like twinkling stars? (A) As there were those varying lights that appeared when ye first beheld

the company following the Master, they are as the ways being pointed for the greater awakening, the greater understanding in thy spiritual and mental experiences in the earth.

These are AS the influences such as we have given in regard to the urges from astrological sojourns and from experiences in the earth; they are signs, omens. Not to be worshipped AS such; but as He gave the light of the rainbow to those of old, they are as but the keeping of the promise to thee, that thy ways, thy works, thy activities are not forgotten before Him. They are assurances, then, of His love, of His care.

Then with HIM ye can never, no never, feel or be alone. (Q) Would my life work be writing? (A) These are as experiences that applied in giving the beauties of love,

not in the material alone but as to how the divine love overcomes, may bring help, aid and hope.

And he that saves a soul through hope renewed hath covered a multitude of shortcomings.

These would be well - but as in cards, in verse, in the stories of the way to Jerusalem - from Bethany to Jerusalem, from the Temple to the Cross - these would be well.

(Q) Is there anything I can do to help it come through? (A) Look within - these will aid. BEGIN it! As ye use that ye have in hand,

more and more will be given thee. But, as has been depicted for thee, can ye not see the place, the little

town in the hills from which ye journeyed to the city of the many strange noises, the many strange lights, the many unusual customs to THINE own tenets! And then this new experience of He that brought hope and cheer to those that were ill in body, those that had lost hope through the holding to material things and to the old tenets of tradition? And can you not see the great throng as they spread their garments - yea, those of high and low estate or position - and all the wonderment and loveliness of companionship sought in the material ways? These became a vision. Build upon it, carrying - as it were - thine own part in same. And it may be brought through to a BEAUTIFUL, helpful experience - From Bethany to Jerusalem!



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416-1, M 27 (Freight Agent, Telegrapher), 10/8/33 In the latter portion the entity gained, for with the recall of the priest to

Egypt the entity continued as the ruler of the land to keep associations and contacts with his people who returned to the Egyptian land; such a contact that enabled the people to build much of the places in the land that are yet as mysteries to the more advanced in some lines of activity. And the entity gained throughout. [2/20/43 See 845-9 indicating that Mrs. [845] from Egypt was Mr. [416]'s wife in Nubia.]

The occult or the mystic influences in the present are innate, and yet active, in the experience of the entity. And the abilities or those activities in the way of charms, that add to any thought, to the entity in the present will ever be as omens to the entity. Not as in the thought of irreverence, or irrelevant to the ideas or ideals of constructive influence, but that which tends to make the mental forces directed in such channels as to make for the attunement of the physical-mental and the spiritual-mental to combine in their influences in the mind of an entity or soul.

319-2, F 55 (Secretary [to School Board]), 11/7/35

Before that we find the entity was in the periods or sojourns during the activities in what is now the French, or French and Spanish land; during those periods when there were the gatherings of many for the preparations for the Crusades that became as influences or activities in the Holy Land.

Hence those things that have a classic nature, or are as emblems of the classic experiences of individuals during that period become as things that are as omens and as a portion of the entity's activities.

Hence the entity's neatness, the tidiness.

1551-2, F 37 (Traveling Saleslady, commission basis) 3/15/38

There are influences that bear upon the experiences innately, as well as upon the emotions. But know that these are not impelling, but must be used as signs, as omens.

And know that there must first be found within self that which is an ideal. Not merely the ideal home, the ideal economic security, the ideal channel or outlet for the physical and mental emotions, but that ideal which ye would have thy God, thy Lord, have in relation to thee.

Then know that it is indeed necessary in self for the ideal of every phase of the experience - physically, mentally, spiritually - to be founded in that which is eternal, that is as Life itself.

For Life IS, and it is earnest, and it is good, and it is sad, and it IS beautiful, and it is ugly; just as ye apply it in thy dealings and relations with thy fellow man – as patterned from thy ideal.



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Then indeed it is what it is in the present because of what ye have set in motion or done about same in thy experiences here, now, and THROUGHOUT the ages of thy sojourn in the earth as well as in the interims about the environs of the earth between the earthly sojourns. 882-1, F 59 (Housewife), 4/15/35

Before that we find the entity was in the Egyptian land, as now known, during those periods when there were turmoils and strifes through those upheavals by the rebellions in the land; during those periods when the Atlanteans were entering, and when those of the now called Arabian and Persian lands were seeking for an entrance.

The entity was among the natives of the land that were in the associations and activities of the king deposed, but rather among the princesses of that land. As the rebellions and changes came about, the entity embraced the activities of the Atlanteans' experience, the Atlanteans' teachings, and later - with the reestablishing of the Priest, with the beginning of the disseminations of those activities - where there were those understandings of the relationships with the material things that partook of health-giving forces to the body, those things as of the air and water that make for the health-giving to the mental forces and the influences of the fire or the purifying began to be understood - the entity then made for great activities among those associated in the Temple service, the Temple activities.

Hence customs, symbols, omens, are a portion of the entity's innate and manifested self from experience to experience.

And these may bring into the experience in the present a greater understanding of those relationships of the souls of men to the Creative Forces in its activities through those forces of flesh and mind that make known the mysteries of nature, the mysteries of the spiritual forces in and among the sons of men.

The name then was Jah-ptel. 683-1, F 43 (Chiropractor), 10/8/34

The entity then was among the daughters of Ra-Ta that went into Egypt, yet when the rebellions arose there were separations from the activities and the entity joined then with those of Ibex that made for the destruction in those portions of the land.

With the return of the Priest from the Abyssinian land, and the beginnings of the activities with the people that came from the Atlantean land, the entity again - in the name Ali-Shepht - made for ovations to the Priest and the activities in aiding to establish those things known NOW as the medical, the application of the material things from the earth for the healings, and for the things that brought strength to weakened bodies - in the stimulations of same. (continued next page)



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The entity then advanced to a position of aid and help; becoming that would be termed in the present among the first to be established as nurses in the infirmaries that were established in the land; gaining much from these experiences; but when there arose again the dissensions between those from the Atlantean land and the natives, the entity brought turmoils to self by the harkening to the incantations that were made, and the figures and signs and omens that were set aside, rather than following those that were being presented by those in the Temple Beautiful. But in the latter days the entity again returned to the fold, when there had been the regeneration of the Priest, or the father, and the entity aided then in bringing the lessons of the law of One to the peoples in many varied lands. 295-8, F 30 (Secretary), 8/31/33

GC: . . . You will please look up the records made by this entity in the Palestine appearance as described in her Life Reading of Dec. 23, 1929, a copy of which I hold in my hand, when Jesus, the Christ walked among men, and you will give a detailed account of the life of this entity as Mary, the sister of Martha and Lazarus…. (Q) What is the entity's symbol or sign? (A) The rose with the Cross in same. Valley rose.

[See the circulating files titled: Aura Charts and Life Seals, Volumes 1→3 for this type of information.] 2862-1, F 2, 11/24/42

Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land. There the entity was among those who were the emissaries prepared through purification in the Temple Beautiful [GD's notes: in which [849], present uncle, was the musician who led in purification ceremonies; [437] was interpreter to various groups; [1315] was a teacher in schools of art; [1101] perhaps in land to which [2862] went as emissary; [1528] famous architect or artist.); and as one that went to other lands in those activities that made for the bettering of others.

There we find the entity was in those activities directing the development of the young in other lands.

Travel becomes a part of the entity's experience; unusual places; a special interest in the mystic and in omens and signs. And these, if kept in that way of correct spiritual guidance, may be an unfoldment in the experience of the entity in its dealings with others.

The name then was Al-Ves-Etta.



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938-1, F 29 (Singer), 6/21/35

For Life and its expressions are one. Each soul or entity will and does return, or cycle, as does nature in its manifestations about man; thus leaving, making or presenting - as it were - those infallible, indelible truths that it - Life - is continuous. And though there may be a few short years in this or that experience, they are one; the soul, the inner self being purified, being lifted up, that it may be one with that first cause, that first purpose for its coming into existence.

And though there may be those experiences here and there, each has its relationships with that which has gone before, that is to come. And there has been given to each soul that privilege, that choice, of being one with the Creative Forces. And the patterns that have been set as marks along man's progress are plain. NONE mount higher than that which has been left in Him who made that intercession for man, that man through Him might have the advocate with the Father. And those truths, those tenets - yea, those promises - that have been set in Him, are true; and may be the experience of each and every soul, as each entity seeks, strives, tries, desires to become and pursues the way of becoming one with Him.

For the words that He has given are simple, "Inasmuch as ye do it unto the least, ye do it unto me."

Then, as there has been and is the passage of a soul through time and space, through this and that experience, it has been and is for the purpose of giving more and more opportunities to express that which justifies man in his relationships one with another; in mercy, love, patience, long-suffering, brotherly love. For these be the fruits of the spirit, and they that would be one with Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth.

Then in the study, in the meditating upon that as may be presented from thine records here, look to these in that way and manner; knowing that we as souls can of ourselves do nothing save the Spirit giveth utterance, permission, or furnisheth the opportunity. But as we use what is given in this or that experience, expression or manifestation, then may and doth the Lord give the greater opportunities.

As to those things then that become as signs, omens, destined forces that are set before the entity from and by its advent into the earth's experience at this particular period, we find:

These from the astrological, numerological and all the phases of those things that man has set as signs, are as good omens to the entity. While there be some in the material experiences that appear as such, from man's judgement, there have been the opportunities that have been embraced by the entity.

And now, in the heyday of the excess and the experiences of the entity in the present, if these are used for self-indulgences they may become as the stumblingblocks in the way of progress.

If they are used in that manner to show forth His love as He has promised, then may peace and harmony, joy and contentment enter the heart, the soul of the entity - and bring that peace that passeth understanding.



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997-1, F 46 (Housewife), 9/9/35 Before that we find the entity was in the Roman land, during those periods

when there were the exchanges of the Roman activities and expansion of the various lands; in what is now the northern African land, portions of Palestine, portions of now Turkey.

The entity knew of such activities then rather through its own associates who sojourned there. For the entity was the mother, sister, and wife of those who acted in the capacity of the soldiery, or those who acted in the capacity of judge, or those who acted in such capacities at the various meetings for the exploration and domination of those lands.

From same in the present there is rather the anxiety which arises innately as to the jobs that may be given to people in their various estates; that is, the entity may find itself often worrying about whether or not an individual - who is possibly only known to the entity – will fulfill his mission in this or that activity. There are the anxieties felt as to those who go on special missions and things of that nature; these become a very portion of the entity's experience, INNATELY.

For through that experience in the Roman land the entity, as one Pompeai, was looked upon rather as a seeress, as one not wholly understood. For the entity then was given to the study of what would NOW be termed the religions of the world, of THAT day or that period.

Such study brought much to the entity; and in the present we find that symbols and such come to be a part of the entity's own activity. Omens, days, days of the year and of the month and of the period, these become a part of the entity's experience INNATELY and manifestedly. If these are used rather in the light of those experiences indicated - that is, in the analyzing of self, rather than in calling judgments upon others - it will make for a great deal more harmonious experience for self in the present.

Stones

691-1, F 34 (Secretary), 10/12/34

Many are the records of the entity, and bright are they in many of its activities. There is a condition that is out of the ordinary, for the entity should in this appearance become a channel for expressions of the divine activities in the earth through the efforts or expressions in its own writings.

In giving that which may be helpful for this entity in this experience, not only from the astrological sojourn of the entity in the environs about the earth - that have been accredited by the ancients to those influences upon the earth, the activative forces in their positions about the earth - but those things that are more as omens, the various accredited vibrations as in stones, etc., we find having an influence upon the entity. For the entity should ever wear about the body the lapis lazuli or the lapis linguis; for these will bring strength to the body through those vibrations that are brought or built in the innate experience of the entity from its sojourn in the Egyptian land.



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1651-2, F 49 (Housewife), 4/11/40

(Q) Describe in more detail the lapis stone suggested for the body to wear. (A) As understood, and may be found by the investigating of same, there

is a blue-green stone, that is a fusion in copper deposits, that has the same vibration as the body; and thus is a helpful influence, not merely as an omen or good luck charm, but as the vibratory helpful force for health, for strength, for the ability through the mental self to act upon things, conditions, decisions and activities.

Because of its softness, it will necessarily have to be encased in glass - as two crystals and this between same.

It may be worn around the neck, the wrist or the like. But wear it, for it will bring health and hope, and - best of all - the ability to DO that so desired. 4006-1, F 41, 3/29/44

(Q) Will wearing opals by one who does not have them as birth stone signify ill omens for that person?

(A) No, opals will be helpful if there is kept the correct attitude, for it will enable the entity to hold on to self or to prevent those who would be angry from flying off the handle too much.

2073-2, F 39 (Housewife), 4/12/40

Coral should be about the entity at all times; worn, - not as a charm, not other than the vibrations of the body as related to same. Because of the very nature of its construction, and the very activity of the soul forces of the entity, this would become a helpful influence in the experience of the entity. Hence this we would wear about the body, but against the flesh.

All things that have to do with such as marine activities will be a part of the entity's ULTIMATE activity in this material experience.

In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them here for this entity, these are chosen with the desire, the purpose, that this may be a helpful experience for the entity; that it may realize or become aware of the purposes for which it entered this material plane.

For, a birth into materiality is not by chance, but that the will of the Creative Forces may make manifest in the experience of each soul its purpose in a material and mental plane.

Through the very indications of that element as would be helpful in its experience (the coral), we find that the entity is highly sensitive to intuitive forces, spiritual aspects, spiritual imports….

And the entity oft becomes aware of a vision within the environs or surroundings that is not of an earthly making, but is of the celestial spheres; and also of the beauty in color, and the figures that are indicated in those colors, as also music that blends with same, more than of individuals or personalities or individualities that appear in same. (continued on the next page)



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Cultivate these, for they - as the activities in the imaginative realms (should some choose to call them such) - become close akin to the real soul self; just as the wearing of the coral - not as a worshipfulness, but as the omen or as the charm (if one would choose to call it such) – would keep the body in better attunement.

WRITE such visions - keep them; they will be helpful to many.

Finances

900-117, M 30 (Stockbroker), 8/27/25 Dream

(Q) I met Ben Block and I said to him: "I forgot to send that letter to the Stock Exchange telling of our admittance to your firm as partners. I'll do that now." He motioned I should and I thought of how calmly and quietly we took such a big event; that is, the announcement that [137] and [900] had been admitted as partners to the firm of Block, Maloney & Co. I mailed the letter with some stamps and money enclosed.

(A) Still the same experience of the inmost forces of the entity, [900], showing that in the inner forces the larger magnitude only become as commonplace circumstances or conditions, and this, as we see, is of the omen to the entity of the rise in the financial circles and in circumstances and associations with others of the same cult.

And as is seen in the mailing of the papers, of the stamps, that of the necessity of being a genuine condition to bring about such circumstances. Hence the greater lesson would be the genuineness of the individual actions toward all whom the entity may contact, especially in that of the uses of the forces as are manifested for the entity's advancement.

Physical Issues

900-94, M 30 (Stockbroker), 7/15/25 Dream

(Q) Friday Morning, July 10, 1925. "Saw a cake, like a birthday cake, with lighted candles."

(A) This, we see, is an omen of distressing forces that is to present to the body through that of aggrandizement of appetite within self. Beware of trouble from stomach from same, for as the enlightening forces come from these, these as the conditions that may be met and prepared against within the appetite of the individuals itself. Beware of too much sweets. Beware of too much aggrandizement of the appetite in self.



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1173-6, M 28, 11/14/36

(Q) From time to time when the body swallows he notices a cracking sound in his ears. Should anything be done for this?

(A) The applications of the massage as indicated for those centers more specifically in the upper dorsal and through the cervical area reach to those portions where the effect of the circulation will alleviate those disturbances. Do not be alarmed at these conditions, for rather are there the indications that the system is attempting to coordinate the better in the flow of all the forces that accord with the cerebrospinal to the sensory organism.

For as the sensory organisms affect through the vagus center to the auditory forces, to the throat, to the optics and to all portions of the system, these are rather an inclination or a sign or an omen to the body of their reacting nearer normal. But with these manipulations and these applications these conditions should gradually become normal. 5188-1, M 24 (USAF Sergeant, Radio Technician), 6/3/44

For, life itself is the manifestation of that divine influence. Not that ye become as one gloomy, sad, but rather be joyous in the Lord, and these will not only bring greater blessings to thee in thy vision but in thy ability to meet the infections which may come from those malarial conditions from the swamp or from the mosquito. All of these ye can put aside, trusting only in the Christ.

Occasionally, do massage along the spine with Cocoa Butter; that is, an ounce in which there has been put five grains of quinine, mixed thoroughly. Massage this along the spine, under the arm and in the groin. Not only will the mosquito not bite, but there will be no malaria. These are not as an omen, but are those influences which will keep the body in attune with the infinite.

Know that the Lord doeth all things well. Keep His law. For it is not beyond understanding if ye seek not to have thine own way, but can truly in heart, in mind and body, daily say, "Thy will, O God, be done, in me and through me, daily." 2797-1, F 32, 8/26/42

For some time back there has been a pressure in the 3rd and 4th cervical that deflected the flow of the impulse in the sympathetic and cerebrospinal reaction. Hence the localizing of the disturbance to the face and the soft tissue in throat and head.

The glands in the thyroid, in the adrenals, and at times even of the pineal become involved in same, sympathetically; from these pressures as they exist in this body. (continued on the next page)



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The effect upon the nerve system as indicated, is to cause the glands that secrete for the lymph activity in the digestive forces to supply such natures that, lacking in the leucocyte impulse, do not heal - or do not throw off the disturbance.

Hence we will find at times that these areas become swollen, from the attempt of the body to adjust itself with the lack of this proper impulse for healing or coagulation in the blood force; producing a form of infection. That it has not become acute, save at times, it is a good omen, as might be said.

And these conditions may be relieved, if there is the systematic reaction given the body forces as to aid in bringing normal impulses through the body.

Search For God, Lesson on “Destiny”

262-75, Search For God, Group #1, 1/6/35

Destiny is, then, a law - an immutable law, that is as lasting as that which brought all into being that is manifested in all the varied spheres of materialization, or manifestation; and that of which man has seen the signs here, there, written in those experiences of the travelers along the varied spheres of experience. Man in the interpretation of those signs has often mistaken the sign for the law.

Hence to those that hold to this or that theory, then, this group would present - in reference to the destiny of mind, of body, of soul - that which may become as a light to many who have stumbled upon those signs in their activities, in their efforts here and there.

Then, in giving that from which and upon which ye as individuals have applied and may apply as a group in giving an aid to others, in making their paths straight, look ye to the LAW that is destiny - destined - in the Word of Him. For He gave that though the heavens and the earth pass away, His Word shall NOT pass away. What is the gospel? What IS the truth? What is the judgment? What is the law?

"As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he"? ye ask. "As ye do it unto the least of these, my little ones, ye do it unto me"? another asks. "As ye would that men should do unto you, do ye even so to them" says another.

What gave He as the last command? "A new commandment I give unto you, Love one another." What is thy lesson on Love? How many live same in their daily experience?

But ye ask again, What of Destiny? He hath not willed that any soul should perish but that EVERY soul shall know the will of God to DO it!

Then, ye wonder - can such be possible in threescore and ten years in the earth? Also ye wonder - doth the time of birth, the place of the environment, make or have a part in destiny? Do the days or the years, or the numbers, all have their part? Yea, more than that! Yet, as has been given, all these are but signs along the way; they are but omens; they are but the marks that have indicated - for, as given, He has set His mark, and these are SIGNS, not the destinies! For the destiny of the mind, of the body, of the soul, is with Him.



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For naught that man may do maketh for the righteousness, but the mercy of the Father as exemplified in the Son makes for the destinies of that trinity of the mind, the body, the soul, in its effort, in its endeavor, in any environ, in any experience, to mark the way; yea, even so clearly that there may not be longer the stumbling, the wandering - for the day of the Lord draweth nigh for many. While ye wander, search thine own heart and KNOW as of old that faith is counted as righteousness to those that love the Lord. Those of ye study that ye show yourselves approved unto Him that giveth life; that would direct the mind, that manifests in the body, that would have thy soul as a COMPANION with Him - thy elder brother! Who hath OPENED the gates of heaven, who hath closed - to you that manifest love - the gates of hell! For He hath given. And he that confesseth that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, hath LIFE eternal - and the gates of hell shall NOT prevail against him!

What, then, is thy Destiny? It is made in that thou pervertest not that thou KNOWEST to do in thine heart respecting thy fellow man! For ye look to Him who is the author and the finisher of faith. He IS Faith, AND Truth, AND Light - AND in no other is there comeliness at all. For He is the rock of salvation; the bright, the morning star; the rose of Sharon; the WONDERFUL counsellor. In Him IS thy Destiny. Turn ye not away from Him. [GD's note: Again warning not to accept Halaliel or any other.]

As to those things that are marks, signs, omens along the way - UNDERSTAND them for what they ARE! Put NOT thy trust in THEM! For He has given (and remember He gave, "Heavens and the earth may pass, but my Word shall not!"); he that seeks shall find; he that knocketh, to HIM shall be opened. For He hath spoken, and His word is; that "Though ye wander far afield, though ye become beset by the doubts and the fears, though ye even turn thy back upon ME, if ye will remember the promises and TURN, I WILL HEAR - SPEEDILY - and will forgive thy trespasses, even as YOU forgive those that trespass against you."

Let love be without dissimulation. Look not upon that which may bring only joy to thee, yet even peace to thee; for He is thy light and thy guide. Put rather thy life, thy EXPERIENCES, thy associations, even thine own self, into His keeping; knowing He is able to keep that thou hast committed unto Him - and may save thee, for He alone hath the words of life. And no matter what ye make or mark, or mar, He is STILL with thee, ready to harken when ye call. 262-77, Search For God Study Group #1, 1/20/35 “Destiny” (continued)

Then, what is destiny? That the soul who seeks shall the sooner find; that the soul who puts into practice day by day that which is known may the sooner enjoin itself to that which IS hope and peace and happiness and love and joy in the earth….



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Then, that which hinders most - this group, any group, the world - is speaking one thing and living in the inner self another. This destines to bring confusion and turmoil and strife and want, and a reckoning with that which makes for tears, sorrow, and that is of the earth earthy. And ye are, as He gave, servants of - workers with - THAT force whom ye serve.

In presenting self, then, as has been given, come to the altar of truth within thine own self. There He through His promise, IN His promise, will meet thee, and it shall be shown thee that which is the way, the manner.

Individuals in their understanding falter here and there, for they have been told and have listened from their own observation, rather than experience, that this way, that way, the prayer at this period or at that period, the stars at this period have meant or do indicate or do mean that this number from the name, this day means this or that, and in the application comes confusion. These - as has been given - are signs, are omens; but how gavest He? "The heavens and the earth will pass away, but my word shall not pass away."

The signs, the omens then, are to be used as stepping-stones for an UNDERSTANDING; not to be confused with nor given - through that gift in thee of constructive forces from the Father-God Himself - other power than they contain within themselves. For each soul that meets and encounters and accredits receives the same in return. How gave He on this? "He that receiveth a prophet [Halaliel?] in the name of a prophet hath a prophet's reward." This does not indicate that the prophet received is of God, an angel of heaven or of hell; but in the name, in the manner, in the way as received so cometh the reward. THAT is destined! Why? In the seed of thought, whether of body, mind or soul, IS the seed thereof; and it bears fruit which is of its own kind and nature. Said He, "Ye do not gather grapes from thistles; neither may ye expect to do evil looking for good." For the destiny is in that which has set the world, yea, the earth and all that is therein, in motion. And ye in thy blindness, thy foolishness, thy DESIRE for self, look for some EASY way; when all the ease, all the hope, all the life there is IS in Him! Then, HIS way is the easy way. What is His way? "He that would force thee to go one mile, go with him twain; he that would sue thee and take away thy coat, give him thy cloak also." Did He say whether justly or unjustly? Who did He say is the judge? "Judge not that ye be not judged." For, "As ye do it unto the least in the earth, ye do it unto me." [Warning re accepting Halaliel's offer given in 262-71]

Then, when ye seek to do His biddings and do otherwise than thou would have Him do unto thee, thou alone maketh the way harder for thyself. For the will of the Father is LIFE! It is life eternal to as many as will accept, as many as will view that which they hear from the still small voice as they meet Him within. For ye are made up of mind, body, soul. The soul is the God-part in thee, the LIVING God. The manifestations that ye make in thy mind make for that growth which is manifested in the body in the earth and in thy soul in the everlasting.



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His Return

3976-15, 1/19/34

HLC: We seek at this time such information as will be of value and interest to those present, including T. Mitchell Hastings, Jr. in the next room, regarding the spiritual, mental and physical changes which are coming to the earth….

First, then: There is soon to come into the world a body [see next paragraph]; one of our own number here that to many has been a representative of a sect, of a thought, of a philosophy, of a group, yet one beloved of all men in all places where the universality of God in the earth has been proclaimed, where the oneness of the Father as God is known and is consciously magnified in the activities of individuals that proclaim the acceptable day of the Lord. Hence that one John, the beloved in the earth - his name shall be John, and also at the place where he met face to face [Peniel]. [GD's note: Could this mean that John, the beloved, had been Jacob? See 3976-15, Par. R2*** below.]

When, where, is to be this one? In the hearts and minds of those that have set themselves in that position that they become a channel through which spiritual, mental and material things become one in the purpose and desires of that physical body! [GD's note: Beginning of new age of spiritual awakening? See 5749-5, Par. 5--7; 281-38, Par. 16.]

As to the material changes that are to be as an omen, as a sign to those that this is shortly to come to pass – as has been given of old, the sun will be darkened and the earth shall be broken up in divers places - and THEN shall be PROCLAIMED - through the spiritual interception in the hearts and minds and souls of those that have sought His way - that HIS star has appeared, and will point [pause] the way for those that enter into the holy of holies in themselves. For, God the Father, God the Teacher, God the director, in the minds and hearts of men, must ever be IN those that come to know Him as first and foremost in the seeking of those souls; for He is first the GOD to the individual and as He is exemplified, as He is manifested in the heart and in the acts of the body, of the individual, He becomes manifested before men. And those that seek in the latter portion of the year of our Lord (as ye have counted in and among men) '36, He [He, Christ Spirit?] will appear. [See 3976-1, Reports below*** (12/20/34 EC note in re '36), and 3976-10, Par. 4-A, 5-A on 2/8/32 in re '36 changes.] *** Reports: 12/20/34 EC, on awaking from Ck. Physical Rdg. 287-16, said "Oh, that beautiful music!" When questioned, he said "I was about to have an experience when you woke me up. I heard the most beautiful music. I seemed to get the impression that things are going to happen up in the air that have never been experienced or seen by people before - war, turmoil and strife (Armageddon) - wars and rumors of wars; that they will be stopped by the forces in the heavens."



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INDEX OF READING 114-1 F 42 Astrology: Neptune Par. 8 Attitudes & Emotions: Earth Sojourns Par. 10 Bible: Books Of: James 1:17 Par. 13 1:27 Par. 13 : II Timothy 2:15 Par. 13 Clairvoyance of E.C.: Action & Places Par. 3 Color: Blue Par. 9 Human Relations Par. 5 Humor Par. 3 Incarnations: Holland Par. 9 : Mongolia Par. 12 : Persia Par. 11 : Peru Par. 10 Mind: Memory: Incarnations Par. 9 Prophecy: Personal: Warning: Physical: Firearms Par. 3 Soul Development: Love: Brotherly Par. 11 : Service Par. 11 Soul Retrogression: Jealousy Par. 12 : Misapplication Par. 10 Symbology: Signs: Omens Par. 7 Vocational Guidance: Nursing Par. 11, 13 : Science: Bacteriology Par. 5



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BACKGROUND OF READING 114-1 F 42 None. TEXT OF READING 114-1 F 42 (Registered Nurse) This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 1st day of August, 1927, in accordance with request made by self - Miss [114]. 1. GC: You will give the relation of this entity and the Universe, and the Universal Forces, giving the conditions that are as personalities, latent and exhibited, in the present life. Also the former appearances in the earth's plane, giving the time, place, and the name, and that in that life which built or retarded the development for the entity, giving the abilities of the present entity and that to which it may attain, and how. 2. EC: We have the entity here, and those relations with the Universe and Universal Forces as appear in the present earth's plane in urges and inclinations as are manifested, irrespective and with will's forces in the present earth's plane. 3. In entering we find the entity comes (What an array!) under the influence of Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, with changing influences in many of the phases of the moon, with the influence of Saturn and Mars. Hence, beware of ever becoming involved in any condition where firearms will be an important factor as to settling of same. 4. Under these influences, irrespective of the will's force, then, we find these conditions as exist with this entity in the present experience through the earth's plane: 5. Under the influence of Mercury, Jupiter and Venus, we find one inclined to be studious, especially delving into conditions requiring study of same in detail and in minutia. Hence we find - with those other influences - the entity would and could make of self a wonderful bacteriologist; for the love as is manifest in the body - while of the nature that is sincere - is toward the peoples as a whole, rather than as of an INDIVIDUAL thing or condition, see? that is, the body loves in groups, or in purpose, or in intent, rather than of the individual or individual condition. This - while not in that way of being a fault - produces many misunderstandings for the entity, and while the friendships and the ties that are made by the entity are sincere - are lasting - are true - yet many misunderstand on account of such conditions. These are not as faults, but the body should apply will's force in making self better understood, and not work on - or for self - hardships that are often causing depressions and being misunderstood. 6. As to those greater influences in which the will's forces are applied in this body, irrespective of the planetary conditions, we find: 7. While the body is not of the superstitious nature as would be termed in some respects, yet we find omens, wishing stones, or any conditions wherein there is special sentiment or special attachments in any way - these mean much to the body, and - APPLIED correctly - may often lead to better understanding of the ways, the means, and the whyfores of much of the discord as is seen by attempted combinations, especially toward marital relations.



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8. In the appearances and the influences these have on this entity, we find these are - as it were - of a PECULIAR influence, for these become VERY decided at times, especially when the body mentally, physically, is influenced by those influences as exerted through the Neptune influence, for: 9. As is seen in the appearance before this, we find in the land now known as Holland, and in the name Bertrand. The entity finds that the development there - while in the position of one that was as a layman, or as of the populace, yet much was wrought in the entity's development through that period - while this experience brought many of the CHANGES as appear in the inmost feelings of the entity at the present, and especially the colors - blue - and of the various effects that the scenery and the wind mills, and the study of Holland has upon the entity - which, if studied correctly and followed to its end, would be PROOF much for this entity and others of those conditions as may be re-entering the inmost forces of an entity, and are almost brought entirely through to consciousness. 10. In the one before this we find in that period when there were changes being wrought in the land now known as Peru. The entity then among those that were in power just before the conquest, or the entering in of those that conquered or brought havoc to the peoples of that land. The entity, while not in the position of power as would be called direct, yet serving the peoples - the common peoples - the masses - through the influence that the entity exerted ON ones in power, and then in the name Iciona. The entity gained and lost through this experience, bringing to many the better understanding, yet in self's OWN application we find the entity disregarded many of those conditions that it lived in one way and presented self to be as another way - this bringing those consternations in the inmost self. In the present urge there is seen often indecision by the entity especially when same is related to religious tenents of any nature, or of those relations as exist between sex - this becomes, as it were, a bugbear to the entity, and the entity finds self often put-to to understand just why these inner feelings should arise, when it feels so certain that it KNOWS its own position; yet inwardly feels it isn't true. 11. In the one before this we find in the period of the destruction as wrought in Persian lands in the invading forces from the western portion of that known as India. The entity then among those carried captive into the land, and brought much - even though it suffered physically - to the peoples with whom the entity then associated, and in the name Andiz. In the urge as is seen from this experience, the entity dislikes anything pertaining to the nature of bondage, and is well in that way of rendering assistance to the needy, no matter what their position may be in the social world or field. This period the entity gained much, and is that urge and influence felt most in the life's experience, the life's work, in the present experience in the earth's plane - for when there came in the earlier portion of the present experience that of those conditions that brought distresses in oppression in the physical sense, these urges became more active, and as the body pushed forth its own efforts there came that intense desire to help, and the love - as given - for groups or masses, or conditions, rather than individuals - becomes the developing and manifesting self.



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12. In the one before this we find in the Mongoloid country, when those peoples were studying - as it were - the relations of the then position of the peoples to those that were heard of in the west and south. The entity then among the teachers of that day, and - as is seen - none of the explorations through the geological or archaeological findings has astonished, or even been other than "It should have been found before" in the mind of the entity. In this period the name Sibio, and the entity gained and lost, through not being able to prevent the jealousies arising when there SEEMINGLY was not need of same, by and through those with whom same was associated. 13. As to the abilities in the present earth's plane, those - as will be seen - are many, but lie especially in those lines of study and application of self towards the details for the uplifting of those that occupy positions that are of a submerged nature, on account of living - or of improper understanding OF living. These, then, relate to nursing, medicine, teaching of the care of the body, of the care of person, and the relations one with another - but first make self secure in the desires of the heart being made One with that creative force that gives, "Study to show self approved unto Him, the Giver of all good and perfect gifts, " and keep SELF unspotted from the world. 14. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 114-1 F 42 None.



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INDEX OF READING 136-4 F 20 Dream interpretation DREAMS BACKGROUND OF READING 136-4 F 20 B1. 6/6/25 Letter: "At first I thought readings on dreams silly but [900]'s seemed to have brought about such startling results that even a skeptic may not ignore their worth. Will you please interpret - give in detail the lessons to be learned and better understanding my mind may get from the following dreams?" TEXT OF READING 136-4 F 20 (Bride) This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 322 Grafton Avenue, Dayton, Ohio, this 9th day of June, 1925. 1. GC: You will have before you the body and the enquiring mind of [136], of ..., W. Va., with the various dreams this body has had. I will give you the date and the dream, and you will give the interpretation and lesson this body is to learn from these, in a manner understandable to this body…. 6. (Q) Early Friday morning, June 5, in Room 230 Greenbrier Hotel, White Sulphur Springs, I dreamed I saw a woman stretched on a bedspring and the spring seemed to sway backward. I dreamed that something inside of me said, [136], you will awaken to something different, and I suddenly felt a smile on my face. (A) In this we see the relation awakening in the subconscious forces of the conditions that become existent in physical, mental and the spiritual of the entity's awakening. As is seen in the first, with the body prone on springs, bending backward, that is the relation of the conditions made manifest by the new conditions. In the voice, we find the awakening of the superconscious to the subconscious forces of the condition, and an omen of good pleasure, giving the joys that shall be found in such relations in the consummation of same.

INDEX OF READING 136-12 F 21 Dream interpretation

Cause: Effect Par. 4-A

DREAMS Healing: Spiritual Par. 3-A

Oneness: Forces Par. 3-A

Symbology: Signs: Omens Par. 4-A

Work: E.C.: Quotations & Similes: "Nothing Happens By Chance" Par. 4-A



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BACKGROUND OF READING 136-12 F 21 B1. 8/25/25 Husband [900] submitted dreams of [136] for interpretation. TEXT OF READING 136-12 F 21 (Bride) This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 322 Grafton Avenue, Dayton, Ohio, this 27th day of August, 1925, in accordance with request made by self, through husband, [900]. 2. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, here. These are as we see the presentations of conditions weighed between subconscious and the conscious forces in a cosmic or subjection of the consciousness, yet through the vision of that physical force of the subconscious are brought to the consciousness in dream-vision, see? and may be used as lessons for a more perfect understanding of those forces as may be manifest in the physical world. Ready for dream. 3. (Q) Sunday morning, August 23, 1925, at home in Deal. "Dreamed I had an earache and was waiting for my mother in front of Katz & Bestoff's, a drug store in my old home, New Orleans. My mother came and my ear hurt so, I wanted her to take me to a doctor. 'You don't need one, ' she said. 'You can overcome that yourself.' I did and it so surprised me that I went driving with my friend C. C. and told her all about it. 'What you need, ' she said, 'is Christian Science. You ought to try it, for that is Christian Science. Become a Christian Scientist.' 'No, ' I replied, 'I have my own Science - Jewish Science. I cured myself, just naturally.'" (A) In this we see the presentation of the truths as are manifest in the physical world that are loathe to be gathered in a physical experience; for as is seen, the forces which are manifest to bring the relief to physical force are not of a one faith, but a oneness in faith in the God-force manifest in the individual, see? Study then those truths, for they remain a oneness, whether Jewish, Gentile, Greek, or heathen. 4. (Q) Tuesday morning, August 25, 1925, at home in Deal. "My husband had a four leaf clover in a soap dish. Something happened and I said to him: 'You see, I told you that would not bring you good luck. It has brought you bad luck.'" (A) This again is those attemptings of the subconscious forces to gain those lessons through those conditions that are, as considered in a physical life, of an omen or good luck, see? Then the greater lesson as would be gained: Truth and the lesson of truth comes from cause and effect, the omen being that under such and such relations or conditions they point to certain laws being carried out. Nothing happens by chance, nothing is as good luck, as commonly called, for the cause must be present to produce that which is real….



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INDEX OF READING 137-13 M 26 [edited] Psychic Experiences: Work: E.C.: Readings Par. 8-A Psychic Phenomena: Lights Par. 8-A Symbology: Signs: Omens Par. 8-A TEXT OF READING 137-13 M 26 This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 322 Grafton Avenue, Dayton, Ohio, this 30th day of January, 1925, in accordance with request made by self - [137]. 1. GC: You will have before you the body of [137], located on the floor ... Streets, New York City, and the enquiring mind of this body. You will also have before you all the readings, or all the information that has come from the Universal Forces to the body, [137], through the body, Edgar Cayce, or through his own manifestations, including information on horoscope, on physical, mental and spiritual. You will also answer questions as I ask them on all of these readings on this given information, in a manner understandable to the mind of [137]. 2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, and the enquiring mind of this body, with the information as understood by this mind, both as to own interpretation and that as given. There may be much said as to the conditions regarding this information, and the action of such information correlated with that understanding of this body, [137]. These, as given, will be given, that the body, through its own mental forces better understands that relation of self to the forces that be, and the relation of self, through mental and material forces, to others…. 8. (Q) On Thursday night, January 15, 1925, as the body Edgar Cayce was about to give a psychic reading 137-12 in Apartment 106 of the Cambridge Hotel, New York City, [137] saw a kind of bright shining star (very brilliant) over the body of Edgar Cayce. It was seen for only a fraction of a second. Explain, please, what this flash was, and what it meant or should mean to the body, [137]. (A) We do not find this occurring in Apartment 106. The manifestation, though, as seen, or felt, or experienced, by this body, [137], at this time, was that collaboration of the psychic forces meeting together from each vibration, and from the higher developed forces of the body became physical manifestations in this time. This, then, should be the understanding for the body: The strength, the ability, the brightness, the possibility, the exalted forces as are manifested in the body itself, and the manifestations should be reverenced with that association of star to the human mind. We are through for the present.



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INDEX OF READING 262-23 [edited] Astronomy: Constellation: Orion Par. 4 : Pleiades Par. 4 Attitudes & Emotions: Love: Brotherly Par. 6-A Child Training Par. 12-A Creation Par. 4 Dimensions: Third Par. 9-A Healing: Spiritual Par. 10-A Humor Par. 10-A Meditation: Experiences Par. 8-A, 11-A Psychic Development: Awakening: Definition Par. 7-A Psychic Experiences Par. 9-A Search For God: FELLOWSHIP Sex: Healing: Spiritual Par. 10-A Symbology: Signs: Omens Par. 8-A Time: Oneness Par. 9-A BACKGROUND OF READING 262-23 B1. Subject of Reading - "Norfolk Study Group #1." TEXT OF READING 262-23 This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Virginia, this 10th day of July, 1932, in accordance with request made by those present. 1. GC: You will have before you the group gathered here and the work which they are doing. You will please give us further data and information on FELLOWSHIP upon which we are preparing our present lesson. You will answer the questions which various individuals present will ask.



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2. EC: Yes, we have the group as gathered here, as a group, as individuals. These, as we find, in their preparation for the study necessary in preparing such lessons, are well. These show some improvement in their activity. Some are still rather backward - yea, indolent - in the accepting of that as is necessary for their part in the undertaking; for as these are to give a definite outline for individuals, there must be the concerted effort on the part of each to act in the manner toward the preparations as they would desire were the conditions reversed. 3. In consideration of fellowship, this should mean a great deal to each and every member of this or such a group; for with the application in their own experience there may be expected, and there may be received, that true fellowship in the experience of the individual; and when such is NOT one's experience, then such ones may know they are lacking in THEIR efforts in being what they should in their relationships to themselves, their Maker, the group. 4. Then, make for that which is sincere in purpose, pure in mind, reasonable even to self, walking in the way that brings a more close union with Him, that "Will ye be my people, I will be your God." He seeks to find that expression even in all who are called in the I AM THAT I AM, and is an ever active force that through all ages, all peoples, may be a memorial that one has fellowship with Him, that brought the Pleiades into being, that set the bands of Orion, or the waters in the deep that are cast upon the land, or brings breath into the life of all creatures, and supplies the union with those creative forces that makes for the SONGS of the spheres - the Lord is His name! Ready for questions. 6. (Q) [307]: Can brotherhood exist among men without true fellowship? (A) Fellowship is first brotherhood, a pattern of - or a shadow of - what fellowship is; for, as has been given, all one sees manifest in a material world is but a reflection or a shadow of the real or the spiritual life. Brotherhood, then, is an expression of the fellowship that exists in the SPIRITUAL life. 7. (Q) [585]: Please explain to me what is meant by the awakening. Have I fully realized it? (A) The awakening is the consciousness of a relationship that exists in animate or inanimate, finite or infinite. Becoming conscious of, aware of, the existence of conditions, relations, and such, is an awakening. As to self's being awakened, or aware of, that depends upon what is referred to. As to the ABILITIES of self to become conscious of, or aware of, all are endowed with that, will they but be awakened or aroused to the necessity of becoming aware of. 8. (Q) Interpret the meaning of the drops of blood which I saw in meditation. (A) As there has been builded in self that consciousness that WITHOUT the shedding of blood there is no remission, or without the shedding of blood there is no purification, then this is rather the using of symbols within self's own consciousness to bring about that awareness of self's position. This rather confuses the body! In making self aware of that that is a portion of self's own development, as in the drops of blood brought with same the idea of the purifying of the mental and spiritual self that there might be the more awareness of, in the conscious or material self, of that awareness received in the mental and spiritual self; so, as we would speak of omens, know that self is aroused! Then don't let yourself go back to sleep!



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9. (Q) [993]: Please interpret the meaning of the lights which I saw about Mr. Cayce's head during the last reading on FELLOWSHIP. [262-22] (A) This, too, may be as a symbol of the awareness of, the closeness of, relationships of the entity and the subject through which these were being brought to the consciousness of individuals during such a period; for, as there has oft been seen by the entity, those manifestations in the material plane of the spiritual essences as manifested through the activities of the entity seen, then those expressions as seen at the period are a reflection of the spiritual. Remember those laws as just given! That made manifest in a third dimensional plane, or materialization, is a shadow or reflection of that from which it has its emanation! Then, there is seen in this that it is a harkening to those experiences of the entity in the various periods of its existence in association with those conditions being considered in that particular moment or period as is called time. An attunement of self to the presence of that being manifest. All are wading in rather deep water! But learn what you are doing! [See also 281-8, Par. 26-A.] 10. (Q) [2124]: Is the present method of healing I am using the best for the fullest development of my abilities in this field of work? (A) Provided they are kept wholly upon the spiritual plane, and because they CAN become mechanical are not allowed to partake of the carnal influences that oft are aroused at the same time or periods. This is a development. This is an ability of self, that is harkened from the experiences of self through the sojourn in the earth's experience, and may be made to become a manner and way of manifesting that love that is and was shed upon self. Be true to that as is given thee! 11. (Q) [560]: Please interpret the following which I received during meditation: "That I may touch the hearts, the souls, the minds of others." (A) A message of the Infinite to the infinite of self, seeking to use self as a channel of expression to others. A call. Then, be true TO that, even as the opportunity and the abilities are increased by the power of the might that would touch the hearts, the souls, the minds of those that self may contact in the various experiences in the preparation of truths, that may go in lessons or in thought that may be carried in unison for the awakening of the Christ Consciousness in the lives and hearts of others. 12. (Q) [341]: How should we explain to others how to interpret their experiences as signs of development towards a true realization of fellowship? (A) This has been given in how ones may answer their experiences, have an answer to their experiences, in the way of TRAINING the child (for we all are children) in its development. Or, as this: When an experience of self is in question, then ask self in the mental being so that the answer may be yes or no, and with sincerity. Then, whether the answer is yes or no, as to any question with spiritual forces, then ACCEPT that. Then in meditation and prayer ASK the Spirit whether THAT answer RECEIVED in the mental is yes or no, and KNOW the Spirit answers! Doubt not! For he that looks back, or doubts, is worse than the infidel. Remember Lot's wife!



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INDEX OF READING 274-7 M 36 [edited]

Clairvoyance of E.C.: Action & Places Par. 1 Karma: Human Relations: Talents: Archaeology Par. 4, 9-A, 13-A : Science: Chemistry Par. 4

Nature: Plants Par. 1, 19-A Odors: General Par. 13-A : Perfumes Par. 1, 5

Prophecy: Archaeology Par. 9-A Psychic Experiences: Work: E.C.: Readings Par. 8-A Symbology: Signs: Omens Par. 1, 19-A Vocational Guidance: Archaeology Par. 9-A, 13-A, 17-A : Science: Chemistry Par. 17-A TEXT OF READING 274-7 M 36 (Chemist (Cosmetic Lab) Christian) This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce, Virginia Beach, Virginia, this 2nd day of June, 1934. (Body and enquiring mind, in regard to information given in his Life Reading through these sources, upon which he seeks expansion, clarification, and further information, advice and guidance as to how he may make practical application of same in his present life. Questions.)

1. EC: Yes. So many things we find surround this body and its associations. Odors! (In undertone: Can't find the name of this - there's a kind of an ivy; it isn't like the strawberry, yet it is; it isn't just a ground ivy that runs, but an ivy that blooms. The leaf of this the body should study in its associations, for it would make an odor that would be so unusual and effective and worthwhile, as well as being that which he should use as his omen or have about him often. [274].)… 4. It has been given respecting that which is innate and manifested in the experience of this entity, as to what brought the entity into this environ from its land of nativity; and how in this land the development may be in particular environs or directions. Why was the influence of chemical engineering chosen in the experience of the entity? These things may be seen from the periods of development in the various activities in the earth; as well as interest in genealogy and archaeology, a development that comes in the line of the present development of the inner self from the mental experiences in the chemical analyses of various activities - and especially as to the activities in which the entity is engaged that influence the activity of individuals. In this manner:



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5. Does the odor of an orris compound affect every individual alike? Or does the attar of roses or the essence of clover or of honeysuckle or crabapple or the like affect the same way and manner? No. To some it would bring repellent influences; to others it would bring experiences that have been builded in the inner self. Hence it is given to some that they ADORN themselves in body with those things which appeal to them, to make themselves appealing to others, and yet the very things that to THEM are an appealing expression would be abhorrent to others…. 7. These all would be of interest to the body, and especially in the study of many of those things that have been outlined. 8. . . . Oh, how the odors come pressing about! [M. D. said later she saw at this point oblique light from EC's face.] 9. (Q) Should I undertake right now to prepare for work in the field of archaeology? (A) This will be of particular interest to the entity; and, as it will be seen by making associations with the varied institutions that make for such an activity, the abilities of the entity in that particular field of activity - that is, in archaeology; the ability of being a real chemical engineer in not only the field of cosmetics but in others - will be found particularly necessary. And, as we find, the associations that we would make would be with the University of Pennsylvania, the institutes in Washington; for they are combined - and, as we find, are to make next February a particular survey in a field of activity that will be of peculiar interest to the body. Of course, if it's accepted as a hobby it may be a hobby later in the experience. But if it is looked upon - and expressed - that the abilities of the entity in such associations and connections may be used in the activities that may be opened or uncovered, you see, then it may be made a life's work. What is the approach? The associations, of course, will make variations as to whether the desire is to do that or not, see?... 11. (Q) Into what country will these expeditions be made? (A) As indicated, those that are of the most interest to the body, and that will have to do - in their excavations - with things in which the body has been trained in the present experience. (Get the idea, and then you will follow it.) The openings, you see; not that you will just uncover an old temple or find a new slab that's got a different joint of some animal upon it, but that in the excavations will be found those things of particular interest as related to influences in the lives of individuals throughout the ages. For, there is no greater influence in a physical body (and this means animal or man; and man, presumptuously at times, is the higher order of same) than the effect of odors upon the olfactory nerves of the body. They have made much of the developments for the body. Look at the difference in your New Englander that smells of earth and certain characters, the ringing of the nose, and those in the other climes where they have smelt hot peppers and swamps. Watch the difference in the characterizations of the individuals, or the temperament of same. Nothing has had much more influence than such in the MATERIAL life….



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13. (Q) Would there be any financial advantage in it; that is, would it be some steady position which would allow me to take care of my family, or would it be more or less as a hobby later in life? (A) That depends upon whether it is to be approached from that angle or not! Don't make these questions overlap, because many of these here have been answered, you see. It should first be decided within self as to whether or not this is to be made a life's work. How? First, parallel as to what the activities have been in varied individual experiences. That the body looks upon such as being a proof POSITIVE of certain things that have been ideas or tenets in self, and that those who may be in charge may pooh-pooh at such things, doesn't mean a thing save as to how MUCH the body [274] may make of this as an interest in being able to EXPRESS self; that is, to be sure, express self in writing, in notation, in activities, as to what the findings may be. This is a pretty large field of interest! The abilities of the body in certain directions, for certain forms and kinds of classifications, are excellent! How many of those that usually open an egg that's been buried for five to ten million years can, by its analysis, tell you what it's composition is, or what the fowl or animal fed upon that laid it? This body can! Get the idea? If there were opened a sarcophagus in the form of an activity where the feet of such an animal or man or body were chemically analyzed, as related to the odors and their active influences upon the body itself, would it not be possible to indicate as to what had been the means or activities of such a body during that experience in the earth? and as to what were the principal food values? Such abilities would lend much to many of these. In opening a tomb wherein there had been the form of classifications or activities in a temple service, it would be able to tell whether there had been such sacrifices required as the destruction of animal life or of man, or whether there was used the odors of flowers, trees, buds, or a combination. How valuable would such an one as this body be to many engaged in such work? Not a great many who go into such things see except as a general thing, or rather the superficial portion; while the body - if turning its abilities in this direction - would be more of the analytical, see?... 17. (Q) Would you say that my present occupation as chemical engineer in charge of research and production in a perfume and cosmetic concern is a sound one, viewed from the same angle? (A) A sound one, viewed from the same angle; would be particularly interested in those activities and things as indicated…. 19. (Q) Is there any other advice that would be of benefit to me along these lines at present? (A) There's SO MUCH that may be given! And we would try to find this - we will go back to this - that we may. There is - from certain characterizations of soil and climatic conditions, as well as other influences - not an ivy, and it is an ivy; its bloom is purple, its leaf is shaped round instead of oblong - as the strawberry, but it's not poisonous - and it should be sought by the body. While the fleur-de-lis may have been as a pathological [?] symbol, the scientific would be more from the blossom and leaf of this particular flower - as an interest for this body. Well, we are through for the present.



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INDEX OF READING 423-3 M 46 [edited] Angels & Archangels: Guardian Angel Par. 26-A Bartlett's Familiar Quotations: 171-b Par. 27-A Bible: Books Of: Isaiah 28:10 Par. 27-A : Isaiah 28:13 Par. 27-A : Luke 4:10 Par. 27-A : Luke 11:9 Par. 27-A : Matthew 4:6 Par. 27-A : Matthew 7:7 Par. 27-A : Psalms 91:11 Par. 27-A : Romans 11:33 Par. 29-A : I Samuel 1:21 Par. 26-A : Characters: Elkanah Par. 26-A Knowledge: Application Par. 29-A Life: God Par. 24 Soul Development: Tolerance Par. 24 Symbology: Signs Par. 28-A TEXT OF READING 423-3 M 46 (Executive, Spiritualist) This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce, this 22nd day of January, 1934. 22. As to the abilities in the present, and that to which it may attain, and how: 23. As has been seen from the experiences, whenever there have been those activities that have made for the exemplification of the so-called virtues in man's activities, there have been brought for the entity developments mentally, spiritually, in its relationships for its own soul's activity. For, only by aiding others may the soul within itself advance for its development towards filling that purpose for which it came into material experience in the earth (and as the entity finds, and as the entity seeks to know for what purpose it entered into this present sojourn in its present surroundings). 24. In the present, then, there are those abilities to influence groups, influence individuals, as to their proper relationships to the material conditions in the earth as related to their mental and soul development also, as well as to the more material things of life. Yet the greater joy, the greater development may come in making manifest those virtues that have been manifest in the earth by the entity in tolerance, in a closer sojourn of the manifesting of love and patience, and truth, and life, and light; for life and light are the manifestations of God in the earth.



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25. Ready for questions. 26. (Q) Please give name and history of highest spirit guide assigned to my wife and me? (A) These had best be sought in self. Not that these may not be given, for they are present with thee in thy activities; but "What is thy name?" that has been sought by others, and as the answer came then, "What meanest these experiences in thy life?" so may the name come to thee, even as it did to Elkannah [Elkanah - 1 Sam. 1:21; husband of Hannah, father of Samuel] as he offered the sacrifice, as he offered meat - for he is thy guide. 27. (Q) Has he any instructions as for our contact with him? (A) Seek and ye shall find. Put into application that thou knowest day by day, for it is line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little and there a little that ye gather together those forces that make for the greater material manifestation of those influences in thy daily experience that may bring thee to the consciousness, to the understanding of those forces that would aid thee. For, as has been given, when thou hast shown in thine heart thy willingness to be guided and directed by HIS force, He gives His angels charge concerning thee that they bear thee up and prevent the stumblings that come to the sons of the Creative Forces in and among the sons of men. Hence keep - keep - true to self and to that thou knowest, for the way is open before thee. Seek rather to show thyself as one worthy of acceptance to the God influence that is shown in man's experience through the manifestations of His Son in the earth; for He is thy guide, HE will show thee the way. His brethren, His brothers in the activities in the earth, may show thee thy way. 28. (Q) What is the sign of his presence? (A) The circle with the Cross; these make for the sign that all thou hast heard is fulfilled in Him. 29. (Q) Who is A-z-u-a-b? (A) One that would make known much, but seek - seek - seek; yet thou knowest, as in thine earthly experience, knowledge without the use of that thou knowest comes to naught. He will be near, but let him make manifest - let him speak the NAME; for HE, HE, will guide when thou hast prepared thine self for the greater work that lies just ahead. Give glory, then, to the Father through His Son, that He hast thought, He hast shown, He hast manifest in His relationships with thee that thou art worthy of acceptation for a definite activity in thine experience. And, as thou hast hated in thine brother the faults, the fault-findings, the untrue to their obligations, the untrue to their relationships with thee, so let this attitude make thee ever humble in His presence; for His law, His Cross, His arms may sustain thee; for it is given thee in His name, the Christ, the Lord of all, that His ways are not past finding out, His love is not past being given in thine own experience with thy brothers day by day. For, as thou walkest in the way that brings life, light and hope into the experience of thy brother, so may His joy - that passeth understanding - be in thine heart and quicken thy soul as to being near with Him. 30. We are through for the present.



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INDEX OF READING 500-1 F 35 [edited] Archaeology: Personal Par. 22-A Gems & Stones Par. 4 Incarnations: Mound Builders Par. 22-A : Persia: Uhjltd Par. 14--16 Mind: Memory: Incarnations Par. 22-A-- 24-A Symbology: Signs: Omens Par. 4, 16 TEXT OF READING 500-1 F 35 (Naturopath, Christian Background) This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce, this 26th day of January, 1934. (Life Reading Suggestion) 4. As to the astrological aspects, as we find, these are of specific activity. The omen the body should ever wear on the person is a Maltese cross, or a stone of the agate or amethyst - for their vibrations are the better. But, as the body should comprehend in regard to all such influences, it is as to what the body does about same; not that it relies upon such, but knowing that such influences aid in increasing the ability or efficiency in the periods of exertion or activity, use them rather as stepping-stones and not those things upon which the activities in a mental and spiritual plane would be builded. They are step-stones rather than foundations, then, in the experience…. 9. As to the applications, then, of those things that may shortly come to pass from the astrological influences in the experience of this entity, know that with the greater possibilities, the greater obligations assumed by those even that use that influence with the abilities, there is more required of those that are aware. Some, then, dare say that ignorance is bliss; yet to stumble in the darkness is to become as the groper and the dependent one upon another influence. Yet the crying has ever been from the Father that each soul should stand upon its own feet and dare to call God its Father, its God, and claim the right to be one with Him, and not a groveler in the dust of the earth - or a groper…. 14. Before this we find the entity in that land now known as the Arabian or Persian, during those places and peoples when there was the dissemination of those tenets and truths that had been gathered by a nomad people - yet that came to mean much to many peoples in many lands, and a city and a commercial center - in a manner - between the east and the west - then had grown up.



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15. The entity was among those peoples that came up from the Egyptian land during that sojourn, and aided in establishing for their own peoples as well as those of the eastern lands the co-relationships where they might meet on the common ground for the understanding of their religious cults, educational factors - as they would be termed in the present day, that might bring into the experience of those in the various centers that which was being taught by that leader in the land. 16. Throughout the experience the entity gained, yet causing much turmoil; for the entity then prevented many of those associations in what would now be called wedded life, on account of the various characters of disorders in the bodies; and this brought dissension, yet those activities in the land that rose in its beauty later in the Grecian influences - not in that day, but the later day when beauty of body was almost worshiped - were begun by the entity in those sojourns in a hill city near what would now be called Shushtar, Arabia - or Persia. And there may be found in those tombs there, much that the entity accomplished in the way of making for the preservation of bodies and of those tenets in an unusual way and manner. These are in tablets, and - as indicated - the sign or symbol that should be worn may be found; because they still carry on them much of the symbols that would be written from the Maltese cross - as would be termed in the present, but then called the Yahama [?]…. 19. In the present experience the entity finds self often confused by influences from without and from within, taking issue rather within self; and yet, as indicated from its experiences, if there is applied more of those tenets that were seen in the Arabian - and even in the appearance as Alahoi (?) in the Virginian land, as now called, there may come - in the application of self for bringing influences in the experience of others - that which will answer to the soul's desire to know itself to be at-one with that Spirit that is sought by everyone as the ONE force in the life, in the experience, in the sojourns throughout the earth, or in matter, for the expression of the Fatherhood in His beings. 20. Keep thine body, thine mind, thine soul, pure. Let no question be in thine inner self as to whether there is being accorded the BEST thou knowest in THINE own environ. He requires nothing less, and nothing more. 21. Ready for questions. 22. (Q) Please give the significance of the copper screen and Gulf of Mexico which comes to me during meditation. (A) The associations of the legends and the truths preserved through those periods of sojourn when the entity aided so much in giving them to a peoples. Dig it up, then - near Youngstown, Ohio, where there is the tomb of the entity! 23. (Q) Just what does the screen represent? (A) The message. 24. (Q) Just what does the water or Gulf of Mexico represent? (A) Over which it came!



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INDEX OF READING 540-3 F 32 [edited]

Attitudes & Emotions: Earth Sojourns Par. 3

Ideals Par. 11--13

Jesus: Pattern Par. 4--7, 13, 19

Karma Par. 3

Life: Opportunity Par. 8--10, 13

Meditation: Experiences Par. 27-A

Peace Par. 27-A Psychic Experiences: Intuition Par. 8, 9 : Visions Par. 14

Reincarnation: Purpose Par. 16--20

SOUL DEVELOPMENT: SERVICE

Soul Retrogression: Selfishness Par. 6, 15

Symbology: Birthmarks Par. 29-A

TEXT OF READING 540-3 F 32 This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce, this 13th day of February, 1936.

2. In the application of those experiences in the earth, the developments regarding the experiences and associations, we find: 3. These have a great deal to do with urges that arise in the experience of this entity, as with every entity. Yet these should not be looked upon with disfavor; neither should they be considered as experiences in which there is no turning from same - or, as is sometimes termed by others as being, karma from which there is no turning. But rather should the experiences be as signs along the way; means and manners in which they may be experienced and applied in the material activity of the entity as stepping-stones, as things to be avoided, as things to be embraced, as opportunities. 4. For, as has been given of old, indeed with every disturbing factor, with every ill, with every way, there has been prepared a manner, a means, a way of escape IN Him! 5. When these become interpreted, then, in the experience of this entity, we find: 6. These are to be used as those things that become as omens, as signs. And they are to be applied in the LIGHT of, in the understanding of, that for which He stood - and stands; the purpose, the way, the means of escape from self, from self-indulgences, from self-aggrandizements, from self-emoluments with the things of the flesh.



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7. For we know that in Him there is the way, the manner; which, if applied in the experience, becomes such as to lead one as from darkness into light - here a little, there a little, line upon line, precept upon precept. 8. And those opportunities come into the experience of self to warn others. Those impressions come; those feelings, those manifestations, those impelling influences through the high mental-intuitive forces that PROMPT - that guide the entity in its associations, in its contacts. 9. For more and more does there become the awareness in the inner consciousness of the entity of its associations with individual entities it meets along life's pathway. 10. And with this meeting, with this association, comes the greater opportunity for the entity. 11. For FEW there be who have held so earnestly to the promptings of that which has been their ideal in their activities in the earth! 12. Not that they have not been spoken of, thought of, considered by many as without the realms of those that must be standards in various periods of activity. Yet there has been ever innate, deep within the entity's self, the promptings that have held; as does the needle to the star, as does right to justice, as does love to giving, as does honor to humbleness, as do those influences that make for the modifying, the arousing, of that which is creative in its impulse. 13. Hence oft in the experience such opportunities come, such experiences - if there is kept the ideal in Him as the guide, the way, pointing out to self in the light of His understanding those experiences that become as stepping-stones to the way that leads to life in Him, the everlasting way; that manner, that understanding that makes for the arousing in the experiences of others the thinking more of the divine within. 14. Thus, as the entity receives through those manners of expression in writings, in visions, in dreams - hold fast to that as He has set. WEIGH them in the balance of that He has given as the balance for every soul. "Abide in me - and I in Him - and thus become one with the Lord of righteousness, of justice, of mercy, of love." 15. If those impulses become tinged with self-aggrandizement, or self-indulgences, they become as those things that are without the pall - and become stumbling-stones along the way of light. 16. In the physical forces of the body, these we find show much better coordination with the mental and the physical and the spiritual. Yet they each in their own phase of expression must find, from the experience of self, that which will keep the body as one in accord with the purposes for which the entity entered into the present experience. 17. What was the purpose, then? That ye might show forth, in thy dealings with thy fellow man, that thou hast gained along the pathway of experience and life; the GLORIES of the Lord; the MANNERS, the ways; BECOMING the helpmeet of those that wander and become oft entangled in the turmoils of wisdom that is only worldly wise; aiding those that are weak, in knowing of a truth, "Know, O ye people, the Lord thy God is One!" in purpose, in aim, in desire, in ends, in the MANIFESTATIONS in the earth….



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19. For all power HAS been given unto HIM who hath overcome the world, overcome even death; and is at the right hand of glory; that we, too, may know the way, the light; that we may drink DEEP of the waters of life; that we may break the bread of His body, that - being broken even as His - it may give life, may give sustenance, may give strength to those that are weak, to those that have faltered by the way. 20. THESE be the purposes; these be the lines of thy activity through this material world in the present experience. 21. Oft the visions come to self of those needing thy help. FALTER not; even though others may not - for the MOMENT - understand. But let not thy right hand know what the left hand doeth; but do ALL PURPOSELY unto the glory of God and not to the gratifying, nor to the satisfying, of any SELF in thy activities. 22. BE a light to those that are dimmed in their efforts. BE a strong arm of purpose to those that are weak. Give the cheering word to those that are sad. For ye INDEED know that thy Redeemer liveth, and in Him IS life, light and understanding!... 27. (Q) Please explain the roaring sound in my right ear which I have heard in recent meditation. (A) Thou hast heard that the voice of Him cometh as the rushing of mighty waters; and that injunction which came with same, "PEACE - BE STILL." For it is not only in the storm, nor the rocks, but rather the still small voice that comes after same. Hence thou hast drawn, and do draw, nigh unto the brink of a greater understanding. Hold fast to His hand, that leads the way!... 29. (Q) Why do I have a mark on my physical body? [See 540-14, 5/1/39 questions re. infection and nature of this birthmark.] (A) As given, there is set a mark in those that they - themselves may know that they have been called; that they may understand that they have been called. For it has been given, "I will set my mark upon my own, and they shall hear my voice, and answer - WITHIN." Seek into self to know whereunto such has called thee, that ye may answer even as He, "Here am I, Lord, use me as Thou seest fit." 30. (Q) Regarding former incarnations and associations: What was my name in the Galilean incarnation, as the sister of James and John? (A) (Interrupting, before question was finished) As has been given, oft does there come into the experience of the entity - not only in the meditations but even as a flash, even as in passing, even as in a handclasp, even as in a glance - an awakening to the knowledge that there IS, there has been, there ever was, an association. Not always of body but of the mind, of thought, of purpose. Then, even as in the Galilean experience, when thou didst hear Him give, "As ye abide in me, I will bring to your remembrance that thou hast had with me from the foundations of the earth." In the experience - Oh, so much may be given - for Naomi!...



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Apparel Par. 3 : Sleep Par. 3 Arts: Creative: Music Par. 3 Astrology: Venus Par. 4 Attitudes & Emotions: Detachment Par. 4 : Faith Par. 3 : Gentleness Par. 3 : Harmony Par. 3 : Hope Par. 3 : Justice Par. 3 : Kindness Par. 3 : Love Par. 3, 4 : Brotherly Par. 3 : Mercy Par. 3 : Truth Par. 3 : Turmoil Par. 3

Cause: Effect: Creation Par. 3 Color: Personal Par. 3, 29-A

Gems & Stones Par. 3, 30-A

Human Relations Par. 3, 4 : Friendship Par. 4 Ideals: Service Par. 3, 30-A

Nature: Supernatural: Elementals Par. 4 Numerology Par. 3

Occult: Magic: Charms Par. 3 : Mystic Par. 2, 3 : Superstitions Par. 3

Odors: Vibrations Par. 3 Planetary Sojourns Par. 3 Reincarnation Par. 3

Speech: Human Relations Par. 3

Symbology: Signs: Omens Par. 3

Vibrations Par. 3 Water: Creation Par. 3

Work: E.C.: Quotations & Similes: "If Ye Would Have...Give..." Par. 3 "Law...Love...God" Par. 4 "Loving Indifference" Par. 4



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TEXT OF READING 694-2 F 45 (Stenographer, Christian) This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce, this 16th day of October, 1934. 2. In entering this present experience we find there are many influences from the mystical, or the little understood conditions about the earth, that influence the entity; and in the present experience there have been many conditions arising from time to time that have been - to many, and to the entity itself - little understood, as to how, by this or that - when apparently from the material angle conditions must evidently be thus and so, yet these have - as it were, from the practical side - been rather the outcome of unseen influences, of conditions that have had little to do with the material things. And yet these have always brought to the entity rather wonderment than understanding. For the necessities of the material world have crowded where, were there the practical application of those things and conditions that have been in part experiences these would have been changed entirely for the entity. 3. Then we find not only the influences from the astrological sojourns but from the material environments of the entity under such conditions where there were given, as it were, by those environs in which the entity enacted its sojourns in the earth, the accrediting of activities in the associations of that sojourn, that have builded for omens, the numerological, those that are often called the superstitions of the people in the various environs. Hence we find these as those things that should be in the form of omens about the body; not as good luck charms, but they may be termed so by many; for these are from those activities and sojourns that will make for variations in the VIBRATIONS about the entity, hence bringing much more of harmony into the experience of the entity in the present activity: The very red stones; as of coral, that is rather of the deep sea variety, and when this is worn about the neck or about the waist - or upon the arm - let it rest upon the flesh, for it will bring quiet to the body. Let the raiment be something of blue, EVER, upon the flesh of the body, whether in the waking or in the sleeping - and especially in the sleeping hours, for it will bring the influences as the music that quiets, through the vibrations that are set off by such. And let the numbers as in three, six and nine ever be the choice, whether in the activities in the material, in the sojourn, in the position, in the place, or in WHATEVER the activities may be; for these carry with them their vibration by the NATURAL relative forces to the human emotions. And the body will find that the unquiet and the tumultuous conditions will be changed to the harmonious abilities to give out. And if a body-mind, a body-physical, a soul-body would have understanding, then GIVE - that it may have. For they that would have life, love, hope, faith, brotherly love, kindness, gentleness, mercy, must SHOW these things in their relationships to those they meet in every walk of life. Dare to speak gently, when even thine self is troubled. Dare to speak gently when thou art even berated by those from whom, in the MATERIAL sense, ye have every right to expect or to even demand honor, and hope, and faith. Though they act in the opposite, with these environs about self as intimated the entity will be able to meet such; not as omens, not as good luck, but as facts for thine OWN development. For thy soul has been tried as by fire through many of thine experiences in the earth.



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Yet there are those things that make for harmony in their relationships as one to another, as do the turmoils of the mother-water that brings forth in its activity about the earth those tiny creatures that in their beginnings make for the establishing of that which is the foundation of much of those in materiality. Hence the red, the deep red coral, upon thine flesh, will bring quietness in those turmoils that have arisen within the inner self; as also will the pigments of blue to the body bring the air, the fragrance of love, mercy, truth and justice that is within self. 4. As to the astrological sojourns that the entity has experienced, we find adverse influences through the Venus sojourn; bringing those experiences - in its relationships with the MENTAL activities of individuals - of many disappointments, many experiences in friendships that have made at times fears - even to the entity - to give even confidences to those that in the flesh and in the material things had felt that these would be so helpful. But there is being pointed out not elementals save those that have been builded into materiality, that may aid and strengthen the relationships in those things about self, those very conditions. To thine own self in these relationships be true, and thou wilt not be false to any - to whom thou shouldest show forth in thine life, thine expression of life, thine activities in the material things, the love even of the Father. BE rather, then, in thine associations in friendships, the impersonal; yet with the love of thy fellow man so deep, so high, as to show forth THAT love that passeth understanding. For REST rather in those promises that He has given, in "A new commandment I give, that ye love one another," and thus FULFIL the law of love. Love IS law, law IS love, to those that love HIS appearing…. 29. (Q) What shade of blue should the entity use in her dress? (A) Turquoise! 30. (Q) Should the coral, as suggested, be any particular shape or carving? (A) No particular shape, just so it is mounted so that the coral itself may be upon the flesh of the body. Keep that thou hast PURPOSED in thine heart, that thou wilt serve thy Lord. Let others do as they may; choose thou this: "As for me, I will serve the LIVING God; not a dead one, not an outlook for that outside of myself - for He meets with me, and I am happy in Him." We are through.



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INDEX OF READING 695-1 F 57 [edited] Astrology: Uranus Par. 6 : Venus Par. 4 Creation: Souls Par. 6 Human Relations Par. 6 Soul Development: Helpfulness Par. 2 : Service Par. 20 Soul Retrogression: Selfishness Par. 5 Symbology: Signs: Omens Par. 3, 22-A, 23-A Work: E.C.: Quotations & Similes: "First Things First" Par. 6 "Just Being Kind..." Par. 22-A "Kingdom Of Heaven Within" Par. 6 TEXT OF READING 695-1 F 57 (Gov't Worker (?), Rosicrucian) This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce, this 14th day of October, 1934. 1. EC: [EC mumbled over several dates in searching backward to birth date.] Yes, we have the entity here, and those relations with the universe and universal forces that are latent and manifested in the personalities of the present entity. 2. In the application of what have been the impelling influences in the experience of this entity, [695], much more might be given as to how the entity in the present experience has used that which has been in its experience as a helpful influence in the experience of others, and thus made for itself a development in the present that has transcended any that we see in its activities. However, these influences have been as a star to many that have guided them in their search, their seeking for those things that would become as standards, as rest places upon the periods of activity, and the entity has aided thus in bringing to many that which has been the place for their help, their aid, in their goings in the various activities of the present. 3. From the astrological experiences of the entity we find these have been such as to have aided materially in this present experience, so that omens, figures as related to seals, the varied conditions in the experiences of a material mind that make for emblems of understanding are as a guide oft in the experience even in the present. And the star with the rose upon same should be the emblem worn ever by the entity about its body, for it will to the entity bring the strength and light and hopefulness that is signified in the blooming of beauty in the light of the love of the Father to the sons of men.



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4. In Venus we find those influences that have made, do make for the gentleness of purpose, when there have not been the active forces of the adverse influence in Mars. For while those conditions that arise from same have brought at times in the experience the wrath, the madness of others and the disappointments in self in the relationships to the higher meanings of the Venus influence, these have often tempered justice in the experience when considered from the purely material angle. Yet with the disappointments that have come in the active forces of the experience of the entity in the present there has been the growth in the greater understanding, and more and more the abilities for the application in the truer sense of "Love casteth out fear; love vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, thinketh no evil." This is the greater of the stumbling-steps in the experience of the entity in the present, to THINK no evil, to know that the love of the Father - of those forces that He may manifest in the earth through the sons of men - may be those very experiences in the activity of all that may bring strength. 5. Then, that to be blotted from the experience is selfishness; becoming less and less self-aware, but more and more growing in the grace, the knowledge, the understanding that He doeth all things well. 6. As to the influences in the sojourn of the entity in Jupiter with the Uranian forces, these have made for extremes in the experience of the entity in the present; those periods when apparently all was hopeful and bright, all were in those directions of grasping more and more the purposefulness of life's experience in the earth. Yet under that Uranian force have come also the periods when as from nowhere there has come despair, and the influence as of nothingness, when nothing, no one, might be WHOLLY trusted. Yet from the experiences in the present these have grown through the application of the self to those things that are known. And, as all should gather, doing the first things first - and that not by might nor by power, not by the heralding that some great force is manifested or may manifest in the experience of self or those about it, not as the laudation or praises as of any, but rather from the still small voice as from within - there may come the strength of the hope, of the happiness that passeth understanding to those of an EARTHLY reasoning mind. For He is in HIS holy temple in thee, and will meet thee in thine search for Him; not from without but rather from within may each soul know Him, through patience with self, with others; seeing in those that would speak evil of thee, those that would despitefully use thee, those even who would take advantage of thine gentleness, thine kindness, only the good; knowing that none may do such save that the power be given them through the Giver of ALL power, ALL life, that thou - through thine own experience - may know that the Father suffereth with each child He hath purged, that it may be a companion with Him. For it was in seeking for such companionship that thy soul was brought into being; and would thou lose that birthright in Him? For He will guard, sustain thee in thine seeking - but seek from within!... 18. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, and that to which it may attain, and how:



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19. In the present the entity has applied, and is applying, that it has gained through those experiences in the earth, and more those experiences in its sojourns in the environs about materiality. 20. Then, stand thou steadfast in that way thou hast chosen for thy activities in and among thy fellow man, knowing in self that thou hast chosen - and for the purposes that thou hast consecrated thyself in thine service to those thou may meet day by day; CHOOSING to know through self rather than through those of any channel that may make overtures to thine mental self. For thy Father, thy God, thy Brother, thy Savior, has promised to meet thee within thine inner self, and to THERE bear witness, to THERE guide, guard and keep thee! And these are able to keep that thou commitest unto them in thine inner self. For it is thy soul that seeks the home not made with hands, but eternity in His life, His star that should guide thee in thy seeking that thou may in thine glory bloom as the Rose of Sharon, as the Lily of the Valley. For thy service and thine walks before thy fellow man have come, do come, as a sweet incense before the Throne of grace. 21. Ready for questions. 22. (Q) Should the star and the rose be combined in one symbol - five pointed star? (A) Five-pointed star and rose in ONE symbol. The rose upon the face or in the center of same. One is the light that will guide thee. The other is the symbol of life that is ever as a sweet essence or incense before Him, guiding, unfolding in the service that thou dost give to thy fellow man. For he that is just kind, just gentle, ever hopeful to his fellow man, lendeth unto the Lord. 23. (Q) Would the star and the cross have the same significance? (A) Not wholly. One is as an event; the other is as the growth of thine own self. 24. (Q) What was the significance of the calculations made before the reading began? (A) Correlating the activities of the entity in its relation to this material experience as it passed through the various periods, as it's called in man's counting of time. Only that as has been pointed to the entity. All in Him, He in thee, may make for that awakening that brings the strength and the aid. 25. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 695-1 F 57 11/7/34 Ltr. to EC from [695]: Dear Mr. Cayce:

Yours of October 31, duly received, and in reply I would like to say that, as stated on the morning of my life reading, I could not get very much from it, but could not seem to find the time to call, as you suggested, but the latter part of the week that you left here, I called up Mrs. [264] for an appointment with you, when she told me that you had left on Tuesday, but that she thought she might be able to help me, so I went to her apartment that evening, and she spent several hours in going over the reading with me - in fact, I was ashamed of myself after I left her, and found that it was almost midnight, but the time passed so rapidly, pleasantly, and beneficially, that neither of us seemed to



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have any idea of the time, Mr. [853] having gone to some banquet, but returned just as I was leaving.

I have joined the study group, which has had two meetings since you left, and find them very interesting, enlightening, and instructive, but I have not yet reached that stage of development where I can put into practice, the high ideals set forth in their entirety. However, I believe that by plodding along, absorbing and appropriating here a little, and there a little, step by step, I will eventually attain that standard which has been mapped out for me, but I feel at present I am far from the goal.

In my life reading you said I should wear the rose and star as one symbol, although I generally wear them as two symbols, representing the Eastern Star Order, and the Rosicrucian Order, to which I belong. However, I am inclosing a rough sketch of the combined symbol which I have evolved, for any comments you may wish to make. The center, a white field, contains 3 triangles, in the center of which is a red rose. The 5 points, each a color of the spectrum, is surrounded by a golden or yellow enamel circle, symbolizing Eternity - without beginning and without end, the same to be made in a size suitable for wearing on a chain as a pendent. If you can offer any suggestions by way of improvement, it will be very much appreciated.

With best wishes, and hoping to see you when you return to this city, I am, Sincerely, [Miss [695]] 12/21/34 EC ltr. to Miss [695]: Dear Miss [695]: -

. . . I'm glad to know, Miss [695], that you were able to get a great deal more from your Life Reading when you went over it with Mrs. [264]. Our experience with this type of information has been that each time you read it over you will find something new that you hadn't seen before.

We are hoping to be in Washington again sometime in January, and if we may be of assistance to you at that time in making the proper interpretation of any portion of your Life Reading, don't hesitate to call on us. That's our job, to try and be helpful to others in any and every way we possibly can. We have had some wonderful experiences with individuals who have had Life Readings in the last few years, and many people tell us they are the most helpful readings.

I'm glad to know that you have enjoyed the Study Group work. I really believe it is a helpful thing, because it IS practical - not something that we may attain to all at once, but will step by step, here a little, there a little, get hold of an understanding.

Now about the symbol, I don't think I could possibly add any suggestion that would be helpful to the little sketch you outlined. However, I believe if the pyramid were not inverted it would be much better. To be sure, I realize this is in opposition to the teachings of some, yet if the pyramid were erect I think it would be much better and make a more beautiful design. For, according to our readings, the pyramid stands for something specific - as it possibly does in the Rosicrucian order, but standing erect is more as the office of an initiate, and I think you are one.

I hope this finds you feeling much better and able to enjoy a Merry Christmas. May the blessings of the divine that is within each and every one enable you to always see the best in every one. Thanking you for your contribution, and with kindest regards, I am Sincerely, EC



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INDEX OF READING 707-1 M 57 [edited] Arts: Beauty Par. 5 : Music of Spheres Par. 5 Astronomy Par. 5 Electricity Par. 8 Environment Par. 6 Gems & Stones Par. 5, 8 Individuality & Personality Par. 6 Meditation Par. 8 Numerology Par. 5, 7, 8 Odors Par. 8 Oneness Par. 22 Psychic Development Par. 5 Science: Atom Par. 8 Search For God: Knowledge Par. 7 Soul Development Par. 5 Spirit Par. 8 Spirit Communication Par. 6 Symbology: Signs: Omens Par. 5 Truth Par. 7 Vibrations: Sound Par. 8



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TEXT OF READING 707-1 M 57 This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at The Oakland, 2006 Columbia Road, Washington, D.C., this 23rd day of October, 1934. (Life Reading Suggestion) 5. The astronomical, the numerological, the environs of the creations in the vibrations from metals, from stones, from those of every form, have - through the experience of the entity at times had their influence; and thus bear for the entity something that must be used as an omen, or as an experience that may aid the entity in making the proper interpretations of those things that to many an one are not lawful to be spoken in materiality - hence come only to those who have eyes to see, through the spiritual realms, or who have ears to hear the music of the spheres, the growing or the beauty in all the relationships to man that make for expressions of the divine that may be, and is, a portion of man's experience. 6. No man, no physical matter, has ever seen GOD at any time; only the MANIFESTATIONS of Him. 7. As to numbers, the two hundred and ninety-sixth day of the year - this brings eight as a VIBRATION for the entity that means an awakening within the inner self to the new possibilities, the new opportunities within self that may make for not only carrying with it the ABILITIES but the obligations of same as well. For to whom much is given in any manifested form, of him much is required. For THESE as we find, my son, are as the basic, elemental principles of truth itself. It is a growing thing, even as the knowledge of God, even as the knowledge of truth, even as the knowledge of life; which all are words, yet mean the variations of expressions of that YE, my son, would worship as a living God. 8. Hence we find the agate, the beryl, should be STONES with the vibrations and under the influence that the entity may find carrying an incense to the finer self that makes for an awakening, an opening of the inner self for the RECEPTIVENESS. And attunement is made through such vibrations, just as there may be with the tungsten in a portion of a vacuum that may raise those sound Waves that through their relativity of activity of the electrical vibration that makes for the activity of the atomic forces in same give that which is gathered from the ether waves. So may numbers and those vibrations from stones as given, with metals such as come in the lapis lazuli, make for the raising of the attunement in self through meditation. But know these, my child, are but means - and are NOT the God-Force, NOT the Spirit, but the MANIFESTATIONS of same…. 22. In the present may the entity understand and gain that, though the powers are manifest of all natures in the earth, they are the gift of the ONE God, of the ONE universal force; and MAN alone makes those deviations for self's own purposes, self's own aggrandizement. But His promises are sure, "Though ye be far away, when ye call I will hear." And the power that thou may raise within thine self to bring is not of thine own making; thou art but the channel. Give the praise, my son, to the Father THROUGH the Son of light, THROUGH the Son of man, the lowly Nazarene!



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INDEX OF READING 707-6 M 60 Bible: Books Of: John 14: 26 Par. 8 : Romans 8: 16 Par. 12-A : Characters: David Par. 12-A : Moses Par. 12-A : Samuel Par. 12-A INCARNATIONS: AMERICA Jesus Par. 12-A LANDS: ALABAMA: BURIED TREASURE MEDITATION Nature: Natural Par. 7 Time Par. 10 TEXT OF READING 707-6 M 60 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 22nd day of May, 1937.

1. GC: You will have before you the activities of [707] in relation to locating the treasure as buried by him in a past incarnation. Information as given through this channel October 23, 1934 and March 8, 1937. Questions. 2. EC: Yes, we have the information that has been given as respecting the activities of [707] as called now, in relationship to the buried treasure in another incarnation. 3. Now as we find, as has been given, this to become effective or practical in the experience of the entity in the present must arise from activities of the entity in relationship to the turning within for direction and for comprehension of what the influence will be and is as respecting not only the locating of the treasure but its use when located. 4. As has been given, there were activities, purposes, desires on the part of the individual entity at the time of putting same away. 5. That there were those experiences that prevented the entity from recovering same at the time and in using this for the furtherance of the ideas and the ideals of the entity during that individual experience is evidenced by the information that it is possible for the entity, in the present experience in the earth, to do same. 6. The activities, desires, and the influences that are the motivating forces in the experience that may bring same about, then, must necessarily arise from within and not from without. For these would then as in that experience defeat the very purpose of the entity in its spiritual, in its mental desire. 7. Then, as has been indicated, at that season when the movements of the elements within the natural body (physically) may coordinate with the mental and spiritual body (mentally), there should be the seeking. This was indicated, or may be indicated by the period when certain plants are in active force, or in bloom; for this becomes then not as a part of but an evidence, a sign, an omen of the period being present when in the natural forces - as combined between mental and spiritual experiences - the entity may be directed from within, by the motivative forces that move within self.



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8. But if the entity listens to that as may be said by old men's tales or that which is purely hearsay, then the entity loses its hold upon those forces that have been given, "Abide in me, and I in the Father may bring to thy remembrance ALL from the foundations of the earth." 9. Then if the entity will be guided by that which has been just indicated, and only by that force and influence from within, there may be hopes of a fulfilling of purposes within self. 10. Do not confuse present and past - they are one, if the entity, the soul, will make itself attuned to the whole purpose of Creative Energies and forces that manifest themselves in the activities of the individual. 11. Ready for questions. 12. (Q) Will it be the proper time to go now? (A) As has been given, such decisions are to be directed by that within self that answers to the influences or forces from without - but the answers and directions must come from within; rather than by any helping hand. Rememberest thou all that has been given as to the manner in which the individual finds self? Did Moses receive direction save by the period in the Mount? Did Samuel receive rather than by the meditating within his own closet? Did David not find more in the meditating within the valley and the cave? Did not the Master in the Mount and in the Garden receive the answers of those directing forces? These as directions, these as omens, these as signs ONLY, and the direction from the inward closer walk with thine inner self and thy purposes and thy desire. Are they in accord with that which ye would present before the Throne of mercy and grace, to Him who is the Giver and Maker of all? Then thy spirit bears witness with His Spirit in the directions that ye shall take. 13. (Q) Is the place located by [707] in his last trip to Alabama the correct vicinity of the treasure? (A) Is not this question in itself evading the work, evading the activity that must be done by [707] now? Isn't the question out of line with that just given? Is the self willing to abide by the purposes that made the self in the period it was put there as one to be reckoned with in not only the dealings with those of its own people but those who made overtures that prompted the giving of that the entity saved for the development of the better influences in the experience of all? Thus the entity must turn within. Seek rather to find not what others have said to that as will be guided by the self within, but rather to the camp or to that place where there were the dwellings of the entity's peoples during that experience. 14. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 707-6 M 60 None.



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INDEX OF READING 729-1 F 44 [edited] Color: Blue Par. 8 Incarnations: Rome Par. 8 Mind: Planetary Sojourns Par. 3 Reincarnation: Purpose Par. 23 Symbology: Signs: Omens Par. 2 Will: Astrology Par. 3 TEXT OF READING 729-1 F 44 (Entertainer, Christian background) This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce, this 12th day of November, 1934.

2. In giving that which may be helpful to the entity in its present experience, while omens, figures, crests, crowns, only have their part in the entity's consciousness, there is that emblem of the double eagle - or the Roman standard - that should be either as an emblem or as a pin, or as an omen about the body. Ever the strength of this (as it was bourne by the entity in the experience) will in the present make for such a change of vibrations as to be most helpful, most beneficial to the entity. The ROMAN double eagle. 3. As to those influences that may be given from the astrological sojourns, we find these are rather from the experience of the soul-entity in the environ as may be said to exist between the MATERIAL experience, or material or earthly manifestations of the entity in materiality. Hence we have those mental urges from such astrological sojourns as the ancients have given in their records as the position of the planets, the stars, the zodiac, or those elements that are as guides. Yet EVER does the will of an entity make for that the entity or soul does about its experience; or the application of the opportunity - or the urge that arises from within. Hence these are given both good and bad, that are ever in the experience of materiality; and the mental and spiritual influences of an entity choose. For, as has been given, "There is set before thee THIS day good and evil, life and death - Choose thou!"… 8. Again we see BLUE as the color about the entity, or that worn next the body should ever be a portion of the dress. Not that as is of the mode (mauve), but rather that which stood in the Roman experience not for that flaunted in strength but as of power, of a might; yet tempered with mercy and justice. These are as innate, and find expressions in the mental body, in its visions, in its dreams, in its aspirations; while the material or the earthly sojourn may find the greater expression or manifestation in the senses of the body, in the glorifying of self's own abilities or activities…. 21. Then, make thine own ideal in those influences that are spiritual in their inception, that have their inception or foundation in not those things made with hands but rather are the constructive forces in the lives and hearts and souls of men. And thus in the giving out of that thou hast thine self attained may there come that sought by all, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant; enter into the joys of thine own labors."… 23. Seek not from without, but rather through that thou hast experienced in thine own inner self; for it is written in time and space that thou hast a work to perform. Be thou faithful to the end.



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INDEX OF READING 818-1 F 49 [edited] Attitudes & Emotions: Earth Sojourns Par. 5 Dimensions Par. 5 Ideals: Belief Par. 6 Planetary Sojourns Par. 4 Spirit Par. 3 Symbology: Signs Par. 3 Vibrations Par. 4 Will Par. 5 TEXT OF READING 818-1 F 49 (Housewife [Husband a Naval Officer]) This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at 1867 Kalorama Road, Washington, D.C., this 8th day of February, 1935. 1. EC: Yes, we have the records of the entity now known as [818]. 2. In giving that which may be helpful to this entity in its present experience, there may be given that approach from which such information may come at this time, in order that there be as little confusion in the experience of the entity in the present as possible. For this entity seeks earnestly. The experiences that may be seen through the sojourns in the earth have been fraught with those things that have made for soul development. And because one experience or another makes for confusion in the present, it is well that the entity set self aright; that it may go on - ON - to the mark of the higher calling which is set in Him, the example unto the sons and daughters of men, their elder brother, even Jesus. 3. As to the influences, then, that make for signs, omens, periods when this or that in the experience of a soul is the more active, do not confuse signs with that which is sought. Do not confuse the impulses that may arise in the inner urges even, or those from the emotions of the body that take hold upon the soul and the spiritual forces with that which has prompted same. For first there should be the realization by all that matter in any form is of the spirit, whether from the atom in a corpuscle in the body, or the sphere or orb of any of those systems seen about the earth and described by the psalmist, "The heavens declare the glory of God, the firmament showeth His handiwork; day unto day uttereth speech, night unto night sheweth knowledge." So in the transition of an entity, a soul, such as this entity - known in the present as [818] - whether in the body or out of the body it shows forth the Lord's work till He come again; made a little lower than the angels, yet with that promise, that ability, that gift of the Father to each soul that it may be one with Him, yet know itself to be itself and one with Him.



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4. Then, as to the astrological sojourns, these are where the soul-entity is out of the material body and present with spiritual forces, that are only of a higher vibration yet are of the same materials of which matter is brought into experience as the soul enters or possesses a body in a material world; yet each experience, each phase, each realm, is that ye may become more and more consciously aware of being IN Him, abiding in that divine creative force that only is that which is manifested in thine material surroundings as harmony, color, sound, movement, those powerful forces that are the basis of all that is good, lovely, precious in the eyes and in the whole of Him that would have thee one with Him. 5. And the indwellings in those environs about the earth, whether - as this entity - in Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, or in the Moon with its shadows of the Sun itself, these make for the expressions of the spiritual-creative influences that are just above the matter phase, or - as a name - in a fourth dimensional plane of activity. And as an entity enters in the material or matter in material plane as the earth, such indwellings come as innate urges. And the WILL makes for that known in materiality as choice. And the activities in the earth are as the emotional urges that must be met or controlled; and, as in matter, He has promised to meet thee in thine own temple and there commune with thee that ye may choose to offer that not as strange fires upon the altar of thy service to thy fellow man or to thy God, but that thy services, thy activities, may rise as sweet incense before the throne of grace and mercy and truth in which all may know they are one with Him. 6. Consider these, my child. KNOW in whom thou hast believed, and know that He is able to keep that thou committest unto Him against every joy, sorrow, every trial, every temptation, every exaltation. For it hath not entered the heart of man, as man, as to the glories, joys, that are prepared for those that are called and who are TRUE to that whereunto they have been called.



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INDEX OF READING 1035-1 F 18 Astrology: Jupiter Par. 25 : Mercury Par. 20 : Neptune Par. 12, 16 : Uranus Par. 12, 16 : Venus Par. 23, 24 Attitudes & Emotions: Earth Sojourns: Atlantis Par. 5 Bible: Characters: Asaph Par. 74-A : David Par. 74-A : Joshua Par. 50, 74-A Education: Schools: Barnard Par. 71-A, 74-A Gems & Stones Par. 9, R1 Ideals Par. 67 Incarnations: America Par. 32--39 : Atlantis Par. 5, 58--63 : Bible: Old Testament Par. 46--57, 74-A : Egypt: Ra Ta Par. 58--63 : Greece Par. 40--45 : Rome Par. 40--45 Mind: The Builder Par. 28 Numerology Par. 10 Soul Development: Human Relations Par. 39 : Tolerance Par. 24 Vocational Guidance: Writing Par. 38, 45, 68, 71-A Work: E.C.: Quotations & Similes: "If Ye Would Have...Give..." Par. 27 "Like Begets Like" Par. 27 "Thoughts Are Things" Par. 29



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BACKGROUND OF READING 1035-1 F 18 B1. 11/17/34 She had been present for Physical Reading for her grandmother, Mrs. [736], who was in a State Hospital for the insane. TEXT OF READING 1035-1 F 18 (Hebrew, Christian Science Background) This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the David E. Kahn home, 44 West 77th St., Apt. 14-W, New York City, this 27th day of October, 1935. 1. EC: Yes, we have the records here, that are manifested and innate expressions of the entity now known as or called [1035]. 2. Unusual, beautiful in many ways, are the records here - as we find. 3. Those things having much to do with what are termed signs or omens become a portion of the entity's experience in the present, through the activities in the earth. 4. Many of the activities in the earth may be found to have been, some rather gay - but some rather beautiful in their expression; and making for very definite tendencies that are innate and may be expressed in the activities of the entity in the present. 5. Yet some warnings also appear through those omens. For the entity is among those of the Atlanteans, who in entering the present experience will find things MUST HAPPEN about the entity. And in its activity there is the positiveness that resembles even at times, to many, stubbornness; but should not be considered so much stubbornness as rather the convictions that are deep in the entity's experience through those abilities that are innate in the experience of the soul of the entity. 6. These conditions used or applied aright in the present may make for influences such that the entity may be called blessed in the experience of many. For many will be influenced by the activities of the entity. And it is as a natural force that the entity will ever excel in its influence among its associates, in whatever may be the choice of the entity's activity in the material world. 7. The entity will find two influences or sources of expression before it; a career in which it may make for not only a name for itself but beneficial or helpful experiences in the lives of many whom the entity contacts. 8. Again we would refer to the records as written here, regarding omens: 9. Amethyst stones should ever be a portion about the body, either in amulets or adornments about the body. These in their very vibration will make for an influence that has to do with the entity in its innate and manifested expressions in its associations. 10. As to numbers, or numerology: We find that the number nine becomes as the entity's force or influence, which may be seen in that whatever the entity begins it DESIRES to FINISH. Everything must be in order. It is manifested in those tendencies for the expressions of orderliness, neatness. To be sure, nine - in its completeness, then - is a portion. 11. From the astrological sojourns we find the influences of Jupiter, Venus, Mercury, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.



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12. And with Neptune and Uranus there is no wonder that many persons will, in their contact with the entity, find expressions as to say, "Well, she is rather curious in her ideas and ideals in many directions." For mystic forces, occult forces, are a portion INNATELY of the entity. 13. Thus if the entity will act upon not merely the impulse but those URGES that arise from the INNATE influence within self, the more oft will the entity find those things in which it may engage its activity, mentally or physically, will be for the success from every angle. 14. For the entity is sensitive to not only the environs of mystic forces, as may be said - or occult or spiritual forces and influences, but the SOUL DEVELOPMENT rather has been and is the influence that animates those experiences. 15. Hence the entity finds in itself at times definite urges in given directions. At times it allows itself to be influenced or talked out of that which is chosen as to its activities; but in meditation, in day-dreaming - as it were - the entity enjoys at times to be alone and to think for itself. 16. So these influences that arise from the Uranus sojourn, as well as Neptune, bring those periods when many a question, many a problem that becomes a portion of the entity's activities - whether it pertains to the spiritual, the mental, or even the material welfares - may be solved by the entity. 17. And it would be well that many of those about the entity oft take the entity's advice or counsel. 18. But if the entity allows this to become active to such an extent that it tends to lord its opinions over others, it brings detrimental influence. 19. Know the source from which the impulse arises, and we will find the greater blessings, the greater harmony will arise in the experiences of the entity. 20. From Mercury's sojourn there are the natural high mental abilities, the tendencies for the entity in every association to make for an analyzing of situations, of things, of people. 21. The entity finds itself in most of its contacts forming definite opinions. These should not ALWAYS become final - that is, the opinions that are once set; yet such tendencies do arise. Weigh them well. Know the purpose or the motivative force from which the activities of others also arise. 22. This tends also to give the entity that air or feeling of intolerance. And tolerance is that which the entity must CULTIVATE within itself; meeting not only the influences that arise with spiritual forces but with reason, that there may ever be in the imports and activities of the entity - in its relations throughout this experience - a well-balanced, well-rounded experience that may make for, as indicated, the greater advantages not only materially but the mental satisfaction, the material gratifications, and spiritual developments. These should be hand in hand in forming the opinions, in forming those activities that may make for those relationships in the entity's associations throughout this experience. 23. Those influences from Venus make for a sympathetic activity that BECOMES the entity in all of its relationships, making for a pleasing personality in its meeting with others and in its influencing of those whom it may meet at times. 24. And the forming of friendships becomes as a NATURAL inclination in the entity's associations, yet there are those tendencies that are indicated at times to



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END such almost as suddenly as begun. But this, as indicated, if used in those activities in tolerance and patience, may become as one of the beauties, one of the virtues that will make for the growth of the soul, the contentment of the mind, and the fulfilling of its purpose in the earth in the present experience. 25. From Jupiter (for these interpretations have been given backwards) we find the great expanse, or the large forces or groups to which the influences of the entity may expand. These, to be sure, depend upon the application of not only the personality but the individuality of the entity, and the application of self in relationships to those influences that are indicated innately and that may be manifested. 26. Remember this, which may be said to be as a LAW - in self, in the earth, in its relations to others: 27. Like begets like. If you would have friends, be friendly. If you would have loving associations, show thine self lovely. And that YE sow in mind, in activity, ye must reap in thine own experience. 28. KNOW that the Lord liveth, and manifests in and through thee. And that BORN of the spirit in thine mental self may find expression in the material life. For Mind, in the mental, IS the Builder; and bringeth forth fruits worthy of that which is held in the inmost self in its relationships of self to things, to conditions, to peoples. 29. For thoughts ARE THINGS, and as the currents run they become miracles or crimes in the experiences of individual life. 30. As to the appearances in the earth, then, and those that influence the entity in the present, we find: 31. While these are not ALL, these we find are those making for those urges that come NOW rather as emotions of the mental self; the abilities also of the entity in the present, as applied to those experiences through the astrological sojourns, become a portion of the entity's experience in the present. 32. Before this we find the entity was in the land now known as Chicago, during those periods when it was Fort Dearborn. 33. It was during those periods when there were the establishings of the associations in and about that place, when there began to be the relationships established for this not only as a trading post but as a place of abode, as a place to which and from which many in the surrounding lands came to seek those things that might be distributed through those activities in the place. 34. The entity then was young in years when it came to be a portion of those activities, through its associations with its companions in that sojourn, in the name then Marg Dodson. 35. In the experience the entity gained, not only in the material things but in the mental and soul development. 36. Much of the business acumen, much of that expressed in its abilities to judge human nature, arises from the experience in that sojourn. The abilities to make for much of the correlating of plans and ideas become a part of the entity in the emotional portion of itself in the present. Many of the abilities for the making of a career in the present arise from those experiences.



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37. In the present we may find also those abilities to minister unto others in periods when there is the necessity for sustaining the mental attitudes of people, whether they be those that are worried in mind or in body. 38. Hence in those fields as a secretarial activity, as a companion, as a nurse, the entity's activities may FIND an expression that would be most helpful. Yet in the RECORDING of such activities, even though the time may be given in same - as in writing, as in those things pertaining to the records of same, there may come not only satisfaction but material gain - and a breadth of self be expressed. Also in the ability to aid many to come to the rescue, as it were, of many that are troubled, the writings would become the channel through which the entity may reach out and help not only self but others. 39. And as the entity will experience, the wealth of purpose consists not in how much is known or how much is held in stocks or bonds, but in the ability to give to others that which will enable them to take hope, to look up, to look unto the hills from which help may come to many. 40. Before that we find the entity was in that known as the Roman and Grecian period, when there was first begun the exchange of the ideas and ideals in the philosophical manner; as to the arts, as to the purposes, rather than as to political influences. 41. For the entity then was of Roman AND Grecian lineage, and combined in self's activity that which may be said to have been the BEST of each. 42. Hence the influences that the entity during that sojourn wielded into those things pertaining to the art and literature of the Romans, the beauty and the strength of the Grecians, were expressed in the entity's activities during that period - in the name Sustio. 43. The entity gave aid to many in authority, to those that made for the establishings of the periods when there was the combination of the Grecians' presenting of life in the activity of the stage and the Romans' strengthening influence that depicted the valor of individuals upon periods of activities or missions to which they were sent. 44. And those things become as dramatic influences in the life or in the experience of the entity in the present. 45. Hence the abilities to make for creations within self, not only through those innate expressions but the ability to write in such directions becomes a portion of the entity - and these abilities need only their magnifying, or their expressions within self, for the entity to be able to give much that will within the inner recesses of individuals and groups find lodgements that will give hope and aid in all experiences in life. 46. Before that we find the entity was in the land now known as the Holy Land, during those periods when there were those returnings of the peoples who had been as strangers in a strange land. 47. And the entity's activity became as a portion of those peoples' activity, as their journeys began through the wilderness. 48. And the entity was among those who entered into the promised land, and saw those days and periods of the establishing within the land of those that had been promised that activity.



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49. The entity then found joy in the expressions with those that aided in the establishings of those periods when, later, from the very writings of the entity the Psalmist chose much that was set to music. 50. For the entity was an encouraging one to the leader, Joshua, in the experience; in the name then Shumeman, and was of the daughters then of Judah. 51. In the experience in the present from that sojourn there arises that which makes for a harkening within self to that which is of praise to a holy purpose, a holy desire. 52. Hence the entity becomes, then, one that must look, within self, to the answers that were promised there; that: 53. "The Lord thy God is ONE; and meets thee in thine own temple." 54. For those admonitions were given, that the entity set to music: 55. "There is before thee good and evil; choose thou. The Lord heareth the cry of those that seek Him. The Lord is not far from those that call on Him." 56. These became as a portion of the entity's experience. 57. In the present turn not away from them. 58. Before that we find the entity was in that known as the Atlantean land, during those periods when there was the exodus from the land to what is now known as Egypt. 59. The entity then, as a companion of Ax-tell [487], became the leader in those activities when there was begun the correlation of the experiences of those peoples when the turmoils and strifes arose. 60. And the entity aided much in the clearing of differences, and in establishing those activities that made for the greater understandings of all the different purposes, or the different presentations of purposes in that period. 61. A judge, then, became the entity - as Ix-enl. 62. The entity made for those expressions of the relationships that began to be expressed anew, according to the activities of the sons of men who chose the LAW OF ONE as their ideal. 63. Hence things of natures partaking of the oriental reaction become as thoughts and expressions to the entity in the present. 64. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, then, and that to which it may attain and how: 65. It has been indicated that the abilities, the possibilities which lie before the entity are above or beyond the ordinary; yet the purposes, the aims and the motivative influence (which the entity has set in music) will make for the choice as to whether these be in keeping with the law of the Lord of One, or whether to the satisfying or gratifying of desires that arise only from the flesh. 66. Then, how? 67. In making the applications of self rather in that direction as to how HELPFUL, how hopeful, the entity may make the experience of self in the lives and expressions of others, as a part of its own experience. 68. As to the fields of activity, choose - whether in ministering to others in nursing or in secretarial activity, or in combining same with those abilities that lie in the field of writing or acting.



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69. And it will be found that there may come to the entity a great opportunity. For many will call the entity blessed, if it is held in that of the Law of One - or many will say, "Away with such a wayward one." 70. Ready for questions. 71. (Q) Should I go to college? (A) This would depend upon the choice as to the activities in which the entity may engage. If in the ministry through nursing or through secretarial activity, then the choice would be in the PREPARATION for same; not necessarily in college but in those institutions or schools that are the means or manners for preparing self in that direction. If the choice is to be as a writer, or to make such its vocation, then in such a school as Barnard - and in the journalistic portion of same engage its activities. 72. (Q) Which am I best fitted for? (A) Either; or they MAY be combined, as indicated. 73. (Q) Which subjects should I take up? (A) As indicated. Either a special course in nursing or secretarial work, or those subjects that would fit the self for journalism or writing work. 74. (Q) Would Barnard be better than the University of Wisconsin or Michigan? (A) From those experiences in the land, Wisconsin and Michigan both call those urges innate within self. Yet the presentation in Barnard is better for the entity's abilities. However, we find that the activities may later be presented much in other realms; and in and about the north and northwest will become the sources of much that may become a part of the entity's experience. Hold fast to that thou didst give to thine peoples when thy self, thine inner self, supplied strength not only to the leaders of men - as Moses and Aaron and Joshua - but to that which BECAME the strength of the musician [Asaph?] and of him [David?] of whom it was said, "The Lord loved him." For thou didst give of thy strength IN those periods that excelled much. And same may be multiplied in Thine expressions among thy brethren in the present. 75. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 1035-1 F 18 R1. GD's notes in re comments immediately following the reading: Dislikes amethysts; has given away several such stones which have been gifts to her. Her father says she has definitely shown abilities in writing, all thru high school, etc.



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Akashic Records Par. 2 Gems & Stones Par. 5 Ideals: Belief Par. 43 Nature: Flowers Par. 6 Reincarnation: Unnecessary: General Par. 49-A Symbology: Signs: Omens Par. 3, 4 Work: E.C.: Quotations & Similes: "Do That Thou Knowest" Par. 42, 44, 51-A TEXT OF READING 1037-1 F 49 (Widow, Christian) This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce, this 28th day of October, 1935. 2. In giving that as may be helpful to this entity in the present, know that the records that are made by an entity in its activities in the earth are the reflection of that the entity has done about its knowledge, its understanding of Creative Forces in the relations of self to the fellow man. 3. About the entity we find much that may be indicative of those influences in the earth that are as the appearances. These, as we find, bespeak of associations with heraldry, banners, swords, stays and the like; the shield with the bow, the coloring and the reflection of green fields and woods. And the clash that is made in resistances of individuals as to purposefulness, force, power, might of main, becomes associated with the entity. 4. From those experiences we find that omens arise. Not that they influence, but create by their VIBRATION an element through which the MENTAL and the spiritual forces of the entity may vibrate for constructive experience in their activity. 5. The pearl and the moonstone, these in combination or in their setting alone, are well to have about the body. 6. As to flowers - the pansy, in its reproduction of its vibrations from the earth, is active in such manners as to become centralizing for the entity in its meditation…. 41. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, and that to which it may attain, and how: 42. In applying that thou hast in hand TODAY! Do today the things thou KNOWEST to do; tomorrow it will be given thee that thou shouldst do THEN. 43. Know in whom, in what thou hast believed. For as He has kept thee as in the shadow of His hand, as He has upheld thee when thou didst walk in the way, so may ye strengthen thy fellow man.



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44. Not in precept only, but in applying that thou KNOWEST to do - WHERE thou art!... 49. (Q) Can I finish my purpose in this incarnation, so that I will not need to return to the earth? (A) As may any; if they will but put OFF the old and on the new - that is in Him; becoming aware of that I AM conscience within self that becomes one with Him. Yes. 50. (Q) And how long will I have to do this? (A) How long will you require? 51. (Q) How will I progress most in the present? (A) By the application of that thou knowest to do, in bringing awareness to others of His presence in them.



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INDEX OF READING 1183-1 F 55 [edited] Astrology Par. 5 Clairvoyance of E.C.: Discretion Par. 2 Destiny & Free Will Par. 8 Environment: Locality Par. 42-A Knowledge: Application Par. 2 Mind: The Builder Par. 3 Symbology: Signs: Omens Par. 2, 4--7 Vibrations: Places Par. 42-A Will: Birthright Par. 2 Work: E.C.: Quotations & Similes: "Begin Where You Are" Par. 42-A "Channel Of Blessings" Par. 8 "If Ye Will Call I Will Hear..." Par. 8 TEXT OF READING 1183-1 F 55 (Government Office Worker) This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce, this 1st day of June, 1936. 1. EC: Yes, we have the records here and those relations with the universe and universal forces, that are latent and manifested in the records of that entity now known as or called [1183]. 2. In giving that as we find may be helpful to the entity in the present experience, know that while there are urges innate and manifested from the experiences in the earth, as well as those that are innate expressions from the environs about the earth or those called by some astrological influences, these are as signs, as omens. And it is rather what the entity does about that which IS in the KNOWLEDGE of self that counts. And no influence is greater than the will of self, that given as the birthright to each soul in its sojourns through its experience in seeking to find its way back; to become a companion with the Creative Forces, the purposes for which it, the soul, came into being. 3. And in whatever environ, whether in body or out of the body, the consciousness or awareness of the experiences as in relationship to Creative Forces makes for that which draws the entity nearer to its oneness with its source or else through its own self it separates self. For as has been given, there is nothing in heaven, in earth, that may separate a soul from its Maker but the entity itself.



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4. In giving then these signs, these omens for the entity, for this entity it will be found that there are days - as in astrological, as in numerological experience; there are flowers, there are jewels, there are those things in its experience that add to the INFLUENCES in and about the entity. And how much the ENTITY accredits or GIVES the force of power TO those influences depends upon how much they come to mean in the experience of the entity. 5. Just so in the astrological aspects. In so far as the entity allows itself to be influenced by same, they have the influence upon the entity. 6. For as He has given, he that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet receives the PROPHET'S reward. 7. He then that accredits those influences that are as omens, as signs, as inclinations, as indications of being the ruling forces, is ruled by same. 8. Destiny then is indeed in the hands of the INDIVIDUAL, for He hath given, "Though ye be far, if ye call I will hear." If ye be unto thy brethren, unto thy associates, unto those about thee as a channel of blessings, then He thy Father, thy God, will direct thee in the ways thou should go…. 15. Remember, the Lord thy God is ONE! Thy experiences through the earth then are one. The activities of thy body, thy mind, thy soul SHOULD be then as one. And each experience to thine self comes as those influences that make for regeneration, uplift, the experience which if taken into the activities of self becomes as the means for bringing harmony and peace in the inner self…. 42. (Q) Where do I vibrate best (that is, in what locality)? (A) Where thou ART! For the vibrations should be from WITHIN, rather than from WITHOUT! And so create within thine inner self those closer relationships that where thy body is, THERE may be found succor and aid and help and love for others.



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INDEX OF READING 1602-5 F 41 [edited] Archaeology Par. 11--13 Destiny & Free Will Par. 14 Good: Evil Par. 7--10 Jesus: Grace: Law of Par. 3, 4, 14 Karma: World Affairs Par. 3, 4, 14 Mind: Thought Forms: World Affairs Par. 5 PROPHECY: EARTH CHANGES Sin: Creation Par. 7--10 Soul Development: Human Relations Par. 19 : Patience Par. 18, 19 Time: Space: Relativity Par. 17, 18 BACKGROUND OF READING 1602-5 F 41 B1. See 1602-4. B2. 11/18/39 She submitted these questions: Q1...May, 1941, is given, astrologically, as the time of the beginnings of riots, turmults and revolution in and about N.Y.C. Is this correct and what may be looked for? Q2...May 3rd, 1942 is given as a period of earth disturbances; quakes and floods. If this is so, what territory will be effected and how. If these dates are not correct, when could such be expected? Q3...If these indications are correct, should my family and I remain in N.Y.C. Q4...Where, specifically, should we locate and when. Any advice or suggestions?... TEXT OF READING 1602-5 F 41 (Housewife, Religious Preference - "Truth") This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce, this 28th day of November, 1939. 1. HLC: It has been indicated, thru various sources, that the period immediately ahead, is one of change in many fields - politically, economically, and geologically. Will you clarify these predictions for me…. 3. As in relationship to changes, - these are indicated not only through prophecies but through astrological aspects, as well as the thought and intent of persons and groups in high places; bringing about these things, these conditions, in what might be said to be the fullness of time. 4. However, - since the advent of the Son of Man in the earth, giving man an advocate with the Father, there has been an influence that may counteract much of that which has been indicated that would come as retribution, or in filling the law of an evolution of ideas and the relationship of material things to the thoughts and intents of individuals and groups. 5. Then, as to whether the hearts and minds of individuals or souls (who were given authority concerning the laws of the universe) are fired with the thoughts of dire consequences or those things that bespeak of the greater development of a spiritual awakening, is still in the keeping and in the activities of individuals who - as this entity - have caught a glimpse, or an awareness, of that which is in the making, in the affairs of state, nation, and nations, and the universe, as related to the conditions upon the face of Mother Earth.



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6. There enters much, then, that might become questions as respecting that which has been foretold, or prophesied, as well as respecting the activities of groups and individuals who have acted and who are to act as a counterbalance to these happenings in the earth. 7. In the first premise, - know what was the cause of indifference, or sin, entering material manifestations. Was it the purpose by God that such should be, or by the Godhead? or was it that this force or power seeking expression found - with the expression - that there came the forces of positive and negative? 8. And with same the awareness of one influence or force, taking certain courses or directions, became negative. The others became the greater positive…. 10. Thus in the experience of souls through their evolution in the material things of the earth, there has been brought just that same effect in the material affairs of the souls active in manifesting at this particular period or sphere of development. 11. Much of just this comprehending is indicated in some of those records that are now becoming more and more a part of man's experience, or awareness; in that the cosmic or universal or spiritual laws are bringing same into that category or phase of experience where they become a part of individual experience. 12. This may be indicated from the records in the rocks; it may be indicated in the pyramids, - man's attempts to leave a sign to those who, in the spiritual comprehension of material associations in spirit, would interpret that which had been, that which is, and that which was to be. 13. Hence it is seen that there are interpretations that become a matter of the consciousness of the individual so making same. 14. Or, to return to the first premise, it depends upon which line is taken by such an individual making such interpretation; whether a pessimistic or an optimistic, or a positive or a negative; or (by negative we mean) one that sees the world, as related to the earth and its position in the universe, being damned irrespective of what souls do about same, - taking little or no account of the words, the promises, yea the activities of Him. HE manifested in the earth that as would bring to the seeker an awareness of the constructive influence of same. 15. This may be indicated or seen in the record according to the Book, - which is as a sign, a guide to those who seek to know His ways, His purposes to man. 16. These interpretations of the promises, the pledges taken and given in the lives and activities - or during the phases of a sojourn of an individual soul, must be taken into account. 17. And then these indicate as to what is to come to pass, even through these periods of the earth's journey through space; "catching up," as it were, with Time. 18. And then the soul realizes - in his search for his Maker - the patience that was, is and will be manifested in Him; He that is the way, the truth and the light. 19. AGAIN the interpretation of the signs and the omens becomes an individual experience. And each soul - as this entity - then is given the privilege, the opportunity to LIVE such an activity in its relationships to its fellow man; filling, fulfilling, and interpreting that which has been indicated, in such measures and such manners as to bring hope and not fear, peace and not hate, that which is CONSTRUCTIVE and NOT destructive, into the lives and minds and hearts of others. We will rest for the period.



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INDEX OF READING 1671-2 M 21 Archaeology: Personal Par. 31 Astrology: Neptune Par. 19, 20 Attitudes & Emotions: Faultfinding Par. 13, 14 Bartlett's Familiar Quotations: 171-b Par. 18 Bible: Books Of: Luke 6:37 Par. 14 : Matthew 7:1--2 Par. 14 : Matthew 7:12 Par. 15 Birth: Physical Par. 56-A Clairvoyance Of E.C.: Discretion Par. 5 Forces: Creative Par. 22, 32, 41 Human Relations: General Par. 55-A Ideals Par. 20--24 Incarnations: America Par. 26--32 : Egypt: Ra Ta Par. 43--47 : Greece Par. 33--36 : Persia: Uhjltd Par. 37--42 Names: People Mentioned: Socrates Par. 34 Reincarnation: Purpose Par. 6 Soul Development: Application Par. 22, 23 : Spirituality Par. 7, 8 Soul Retrogression: Grudges Par. 35 Symbology: Signs Par. 3, 4, 36 Vocational Guidance: Science: Chemistry Par. 11, 52, 54-A, 55-A Work: E.C.: Quotations & Similes: "Spirit Is Life, Mind Is The Builder, Physical Is The Result..." Par. 7, 8 "Use That In Hand" Par. 51



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BACKGROUND OF READING 1671-2 M 21 B1. 8/27/38 His father obtained a Physical Rdg. for him - see 1671-1. B2. 1/30/39 Father's letter: "He is a high school graduate, has tried grocery store clerking, and is now employed as board marker in a stock and bond brokerage company. I am very anxious to get him started in some line of work that he will like, and one that will assure him a comfortable living." TEXT OF READING 1671-2 M 21 (Protestant) This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 16th day of February, 1939, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [1671], through his father. 2. EC: Yes, we have the records here of that entity now called Mr. [1671]. 3. In giving the interpretations of the records here, we find this as an emblem should be kept in the consciousness of the entity in its dealings with its fellow man, - in its choices day by day as to activities of itself in relation to things, conditions or individuals: 4. That of the balance, with justice and integrity as upon each scale. 5. In choosing those interpretations from the records as are given here, these are chosen with the desire that the experience may be applied in the activities of the entity in such a manner as to make this sojourn in the material plane one of development. 6. To be sure, these are drawn from the premise that each entity enters with certain abilities and faculties for activities in given endeavors, that would make for or mar the development not only in the material but aid in bringing through the mental experience and association a greater oneness with the universal energies or spiritual influences - which is the purpose for the entering of each soul into material manifestations. 7. Hence these are from that premise that the mental and spiritual is that portion that must be the directing force, and that material successes - so called - will be the result of well-applied spiritual and mental purposes and desires by the entity. 8. For without a knowledge of spiritual and mental things, little of growth or advancement may be made by an entity. 9. In giving then the influences that bear upon this entity, we find these as impelling forces in the present experience - but irrespective of what has been done or may be done: 10. One of high mental abilities, that turns towards great detail and exactness, - as may be indicated from the emblem of the life of the entity. 11. Also the entity is one that, with the training - or the desire for same, which is innate and may be made manifest - would find the greatest pleasures in chemical or electrochemical research. 12. But in any endeavor where there are the needs for details, these will be of interest especially to this entity. 13. As may be also gained by the study of the emblem of life of the entity, the inclination to see faults in others is a manifested and an innate part of the entity.



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14. Hence it would be well that the entity practice in its own inner self that injunction which has been given, "Judge not that ye be not judged, for with what judgement ye mete it shall be measured to you again." 15. Do then unto others that as ye would have others do to thee. And this correction in the inclinations will make for a much more peaceful, a much more optimistic experience for the entity in its daily contact with others. 16. Mercury, the Sun, Venus and Neptune become the planetary influences as we find in the experience from the sojourns of the entity in those environs. 17. Hence the abilities, the high mental atmosphere of the entity, the reasoning as well as the inclinations to pass judgements, - as well as a great physical strength and resistance, if there is kept the full attunement to constructive and creative thought within the activities and in the application of the entity as relating to itself. 18. And again it may be said, it is well that the entity remember, "Be ye true to thine own self and ye will not be false to any." 19. From the influence in Neptune, or the water sign, we find the quick perception, and the intuitive abilities; also the interest in those things of the unseen forces or powers we find innate in the experience. 20. As to how and in what manner the influences that arise from these are to be applied, surely depends upon that which the entity has used and will use as its standard, its ideal. Not mere ideas; but there are ideals spiritual, ideals mental, ideals that have been attained in the material manifestations. 21. What are thine? 22. Answer these from within thine own self, not as others may indicate. For thy relationship to Creative Forces, to the now, to the future, to the past, is as ONE in thine own application. 23. For ye are - as every entity - the result of that ye HAVE applied and do apply in thy experience of that thou hast chosen as thy ideal. 24. Make sure it is founded in that which is eternal. 25. As to the appearances in the earth, - here we find quite a varying experience of the entity. 26. Before this we find the entity was in the land of the present nativity or birth, during those periods following the French Revolution, - when the followers of and the peoples close to that leader were so active in establishing an IDEA among the peoples. 27. The entity was among those who were born of those parents in this new land, in the name Renee Deveaux. 28. In the experience the entity gained; for it chose rather to remain in this new land, when others of that group or company returned to France. 29. We find the entity then was active in that capacity of making use of nature's activities for the betterment of the material as well as the mental attitude and atmosphere or environ of its fellows and associates. 30. And the entity gave self in making for better conditions in the social and educational fields, and in the abilities to rule or direct the affairs of that group in this particular land.



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31. And until recently there might have been found records of the entity's activity there, in the first settlings in what was known as Catawba; and the records of that old settlement would bear out the activities of the entity as a leader and director in the early settling there. 32. In the present from that experience, then, use nature's forces by the application and study of the details necessary for the using of nature's forces for man's material welfare, as well as for the understanding through the study of same as to his relationship to the Creative Forces or God. 33. Before that we find the entity was in the land now called the Grecian, when there were those periods of study of the mental abilities, during the days of the counseling from the great teacher in those lands who gave himself for an idea, - yea, an ideal, - as to the freedom of man in thought and in speech, as to his full and complete relationships to the material, the mental and the spiritual realms. 34. The entity came under the influence of those teachings, and carried from Socrates' discussions that of the fear, - yet that which enabled the entity to aid in many of those activities in which the great detail became necessary, in the compounding of those things that might be a part of or an aid to man in his recovery from, in his protection from, those conditions in the body. 35. Not altogether was the entity what one would term a doctor, nor yet a chemist, but rather as a combination of these; interested in all the activities of that day; gaining and losing through the experience. The entity gained in the application of self for the betterments and better understanding; losing in the overjudgements and the holding of grudges and belittling of those who understood not as self. 36. In the present, then, there is the warning again to oft consider that which is the seal or the emblem to which ye must keep the great balance. 37. Before that we find the entity was in the lands now called the Persian and the Arabian, or when there was the development of that 'city in the hills and the plains.' 38. The entity was among those who were the followers or the corps of officers of the King who was active during those experiences in attempting to overthrow or overcome that teacher in the 'hills and the plains.' 39. Yet coming under the influences through the material conditions as arose, the entity became as one who was a corrector of weights, of measurements; setting standards for the exchange of the goods of one land and another. 40. Again we find the entity was active in brewing those oils and ointments that were in such demands for those who were in the positions of trust, - not only for the preservation of those who passed but as emollients and oils for perfuming the body to impress or to indicate the station in life. 41. In the experience the entity in the latter portion gained, for little was given of self save as an aid in the better understanding of the relationships of individual souls or entities to Creative Forces as may be manifested in the dealings of one entity with another, - though the activities made for material gains. 42. The name then was Periclean. 43. Before that we find the entity was in the Egyptian land, during those days when there were turmoils and strifes because of the banishment of the Priest.



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44. The entity again was active in those experiences in keeping a record for the King AND the Priest; siding with the Priest, - went into banishment. 45. With the return after the nine years (as ye judge), to the reconstructive forces, the entity - as Il-aarzen - aided in the preparations of many of those influences as gathered from nature for the uses in the fires of the Temple of Sacrifice. 46. Hence odors, and woods as may be used in the preparation of same for the entity, or for uses of same, are of special significance in the innate forces of this entity. 47. Throughout the experience there the entity gained. 48. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, then, and that to which it may attain, and how: 49. As has been indicated, study thyself - and what ye really desire to do. 50. Judge not others, but keep thine own skirts CLEAN! Do not act in ANY manner wherein a question mark may be after that act or deed. 51. Use that thou hast in hand, in those directions indicated. 52. The greater joy and service and material gains may come in those directions indicated, but in any field where there are the needs for detail work, - whether in facts, in figures, in formulas or in what - these are the fields for thy activity, - rather than in the open or in fields or the like. 53. Ready for questions. 54. (Q) Just what specific line would you advise as the life work? (A) As indicated, these as outlined are the channels through which greater things may come. But in any field where the mental abilities are needed in detail, - whether as a datastician, statistician, keeper of records, or combined - by study - into becoming a chemist or worker in such. 55. (Q) Is the attitude or inclination just outlined applicable to this day and time? (A) Applicable. For the natures, the tendencies of the mind of man have not changed; the environs and the manners or means of expression of same are only under different conditions. 56. (Q) Please give correct time of physical birth. (A) As has been recorded. 57. We are through with this Reading - We are through for the present.

REPORTS OF READING 1671-2 M 21 R1. 1/27/72 Aunt [1100]'s reply to Questionnaire: "The rdg. was thrown out and nothing was ever done about it." R2. 3/12/76 Mr. [1671] via his wife requested copy of his Physical and Life Readings. R3. 4/13/76 Wife's ltr.: "Thanks...we need to think and study the material more to put down in words our reactions. We will plan to later. Mrs. [1100] joins me in thanking you for helping get these readings to study and evaluate."



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Akashic Records Par. 5 Astrology: Jupiter Par. 13 : Mercury Par. 11 : Uranus Par. 14 : Venus Par. 12 Attitudes & Emotions: Earth Sojourns Par. 8 : Faith Par. 47, 50 Forces: Creative Par. 50 Ideals: Belief Par. 55-A Incarnations: Atlantis Par. 11 : Bible: New Testament: Jesus Par. 13 : Persia: Uhjltd Par. 12 Mind: Imagination: Day Dreams Par. 7 : Planetary Sojourns Par. 6, 7, 9 Occult: Mystic Par. 14, 16 Reincarnation: Purpose Par. 3 Symbology: Signs Par. 48 Time: Space: Relativity Par. 5 Vocational Guidance: Arts Par. 17 : Communications Par. B2, 50, 54-A BACKGROUND OF READING 1681-1 M 33 B1. 8/24/38 [1681]'s letter to EC: Dear Mr. Cayce,

My parents, [...] and [...] have just returned today from a most interesting and beneficial visit to you.

Their enthusiasm has caused me to desire to join your Association, and to request a life reading on myself as I feel that there are a number of points in consideration of life which it may be good to change or modify in order that I may more fully use the powers of which I feel possessed from time to time for the benefit of my fellow man. Of course, I understand that there may be no such use destined for me in this life, but perhaps there is some field wherein my occupation may be of more use indirectly than the one in which I now find myself.



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B2. 9/1/38 [1681]'s letter: ..., Pa., Dear Mr. Cayce,

. . . My present occupation seems in line with my temperament, but I feel that it is possible that some other line of work might be more use to me and to those with whom I come in contact. I have a hobby, amateur radio, which I have pursued avidly for quite some years, and have developed it now to the point where it is being of considerable use to others - the natural course of it is to justify the time and money I have put into it. I do often wonder, however, whether I give it too much time. I do not want it to become a burden, nor to let it interfere in any way with a normal family life at home. I have been married for nearly one year, and have striven with this hobby for over 14 years, and it is therefore well established as a part of my daily routine, and is a source of great personal satisfaction and relaxation especially since development of the present activities which are two in number: 1) the relaying of personal messages between friends and relations here and in the Far East (Philippines and China), and 2) operating semi-weekly schedules with two Carnegie Institute observatories in Peru and Western Australia. All of this is without charge. TEXT OF READING 1681-1 M 33 (Banker, Quaker) This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 7th day of September, 1938. 3. In giving the interpretations of the influences about the entity - (there are quite many emblems - a great many figures) - that chosen to be given is with the desire that it may be helpful in the experience of the entity in the present. Hence much of that which has been a part of the experience through the sojourns in the earth will be given, forewarning and giving the purposes and intent for the entrance of each soul into an experience. We would give then also the virtues as well as the faults; with the desire that these influences be used constructively, or that they influence the entity in making that choice in which the greater soul and mental development may be the outcome from same. 4. As to the sources, then - as to the records, then: 5. Each soul, each entity makes upon time and space - through patience recording same - that as may be indeed the record of the intent and purposes, as well as the material manifestations of the entity through its sojourn in materiality. 6. Hence we find astrological as well as material sojourns having an influence. The astrological influences are upon the mental or the intuitive forces, which are developed in this entity to a great degree - as will be indicated. 7. These come then as dreams, as visions - not as dreams from the separation of the body, but day dreams and visions in the meditative experiences of the entity. 8. On the other hand, the material sojourns find greater expression in the emotional forces and influences in the entity's experience. Words fail to give an adequate or even a correct expression of those that have been the experiences of the entity. But these will be drawn in such a way and manner that if there will be the study, the meditating upon same, MUCH will be responding to that within the innate influences of the entity - and become rather the experiences also.



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9. The astrological influences are not because of certain positions of the stars or planets, or this or that phase of the astronomical signs, but because of the sojourns of the entity there during the interims between the earthly appearances. 10. As we find, Mercury and Venus, Jupiter and Uranus become the greater forces in the experiences of the entity. 11. The high mental abilities, the interests in those things of a mechanical nature, those things pertaining to the necessity of figures to denote relative relationships of elements one to another, come from the Mercurian sojourn as well as the sojourn of the entity in the Atlantean experience. 12. From Venus we find the high regard for duties, obligations; and yet those influences or forces of the nature that make oft for an element of insecurity in those things that are only material duties. Beauty, though, and art, and all things pertaining to harmony, arise from the experiences of the entity in those environs - as well as from the sojourn of the entity in the Persian and Arabian experience. 13. The influence from Jupiter we find making for a universal appeal, and those things that would have an influence upon many peoples rather than the individual. Obligations and duties belong to the individual, in the very nature of this entity, while the work and the service and the activities belong to the universe. All of these as we find are from the Jupiterian sojourn as well as the earthly sojourn in what is now known as the Palestine land. 14. We find the Uranian experience gives the influences for the extremes - and the positive; yet the willingness to listen at others with the twofold abilities and always divided opinions - while as to the entity there can only be one way, and proof must be given the entity; especially as to those things in which it finds itself from the very Uranian influence interested - in the occult or psychic nature, or the mystic nature. These, though, must have material, positive proof in the experience of the entity, if they would make for the lending of self in those directions - as well as from the sojourns of the entity in those activities just previous to the present appearance of the entity. 15. These bring, then, innate and manifested urges, and as to what the entity does about same depends upon just how much choice in this or that direction the entity makes as to the application of such urges. 16. One very positive, very determined. One inclined to delve into those things that pertain to the unusual, the spiritual or the manifestations of same. Occult subjects and influences become a part of the experience, as well as the activities in which the influences come from such seeking into the beautiful. 17. The entity with a little training or intent in that direction might have become an artist of no mean ability, if it were of the creative nature rather than the depicting of nature itself. Hence as commercial art, or those things pertaining to buildings or architectural developments. Any of these might have been a part of the entity's experience. 18. The entity is very positive, inclined to be one-track-minded at a time; yet interested in all phases of human experience and human endeavor. 19. As to the application of self from the appearances of the entity in the earth…. 45. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, then, and that to which it may attain, and how:



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46. This, as the entity has experienced, is limited only to the desires of the entity and its FAITH in the one force or God. 47. For by faith are ye saved, and that NOT of yourself - for it is the gift of thy Maker. 48. As has been indicated, then - symbols, signs - all become a part of the entity's vision or means of visioning; as in the sign of the water bearer, or the pouring out from the rheostats*, as from the fish, as from the bow and arrow, as from the signs of the twins in the sky - or the N with the O upon the corner of same. All of these are symbols. * [rheostat Elec. Any contrivance for regulating a current by means of (usually) variable resistances. rheostatic Elec. a. Of or pertaining to a rheostat. b. Producing continuous static effects; as, Plante's rheostatic machine, a number of condensers charged in parallel and discharged in series.] 49. Then as to the abilities: 50. In the material - anything that has to do with communications SHOULD be the eventual activities of the entity. Keep always those things that cause impetus for activity, or that keep the mind busy. But keep also the faith in the one source of help, of aid, of good, of hope. For it is only in the Creative Forces as the source of all good. 51. Then, study to show thyself approved unto thy ideal, to WHOM ye have given thyself, IN thyself - and know that the way is good. For the Lord is in His temple, and thy body is the temple wherein ye worship - not thyself but that ability to use thyself, thy strength, thy might, that He - thy Lord - may be glorified in the minds and the hearts of thy fellow men. For as ye do it unto the least of thy brethren ye do it unto thy Maker. 52. Let love rule, rather than rote. Let hope keep thee in paths of righteousness for His name's sake, and not for what others may say. 53. Ready for questions. 54. (Q) Is my present vocation sufficiently suitable to what ability and leanings I may have? (A) The present associations and activities are rather the outgrowth of circumstance. Those abilities in communications - which will be in the nature of EVERY sort that has to do with distant and mystic communications - will be and ARE the greater outlet for the entity. Hold to these, but do not let them interfere or abuse thy privileges ever. 55. (Q) Is my spiritual trend one that can be called constructive and suitable to my tendencies? (A) These, as has been indicated, are in keeping with that ye have done. Then, as has been indicated, know thy own ideal. Know in Whom as well as in what ye believe; that is, know the author (as is thy nature) of each impulse as may be the promptings, the teachings, of policies, of philosophies, of activity. Or keep HIM - who is the Way - as thy guide? For His promises are to thee - He stands at the door and knocks. If ye will open, He will enter - and as has been given, "If ye love me, keep my commandments - and what ye ask in my name, BELIEVING, will be done in thy experience." We are through for the present.



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REPORTS OF READING 1681-1 M 33 6/8/39 Letter from [1681] from Penna.: "That you have had no word from me since sending me the report on my Life Rdg. does not mean that I have not been giving the subject considerable thought. I have, and thought that Rdg. was of immense interest, I have felt that there are other more useful requirements for your efforts than to bother you with comments on this phase."

7/24/65 [1681]'s letter: ... Ave. ..., MN Dear Friends, Would it be possible to obtain copies of both Life and Health readings which I received from you back in the early '30s or '40s?... My late father [1662], was known to Mr. Cayce - I believe they had considerable correspondence. Both my parents were greatly interested in the psychic side of life, and were able to break through the "con-man fringe" of mis-use of these wonderful, natural human abilities, undoubtedly latent in most or all of us, to where they were able to be of great use to many of their friends. My mother [1661] communicates with my father almost at will, using a ouija board, but her impressions come so fast that the ouija board seems to be nothing more than the switch that turns the "receiver" off and on. Over the last 15 years or so we have been out of touch with this subject, busy raising 6 children. Several recent books have brought us back to thinking about it again, and we would like to try to find some way to be of service in it. Yours very truly, [1681]

9/16/65 Mr. [1681]'s letter to GD: Dear Gladys, I've been very slow in answering your nice note, for which my apologies. It was good to hear that you are still a part of the A.R.E. group. I can imagine that having once become a part of that wonderful work it would be almost impossible to do anything else…. I had really forgotten much of the data in my Life Reading, and was amazed to find closely the last few years have followed the general direction of communication which it mentions. In addition to my amateur radio interest - now centered entirely in communication between Eye-Banks, to keep them informed as to need for and availability of corneal transplant material, it has been a duty and pleasure to lecture to several hundred groups on the drug industry, socialized medicine, etc., the effort being in trying to get people to see that hand-outs, per se, undercut the natural initiative of the individual and do nothing to strengthen the spiritual attack on our problems. We never know when someone will "pick up the ball and run with it", so you really can't stop even though you see no direct results…. Sincerely, [1681]



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Astrology Par. 8--11 : Inaccurate Par. 8 Color Par. 11 Dimensions: Third Par. 7 Gems & Stones Par. 11, 12, Reports Life: Balanced Par. 5 Numerology Par. 4, 11 Planetary Sojourns Par. 8--10 Soul Development: Application Par. 10, 14 TEXT OF READING 1770-2 F 49 (Widow, Former Concert Singer) This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 29th day of December, 1938. 1. GC: You will give the relation of this entity and the universe, and the universal forces; giving the conditions that are as personalities, latent and exhibited in the present life; also the former appearances in the earth's plane, giving time, place and the name, and that in each life which built or retarded the development for the entity…. 4. It is well with this entity that in the sounding of the name, in the writing of same, it always all be included. The vibration, the harmonious effect of same becomes almost as a shield in the entity's experience; as well as in the numerological effects and their vibrations upon those the entity may approach. 5. And this is ever a part of the entity's experience as an emissary or messenger to others. Hence it is well that its own mental and material and spiritual self there be kept that balance. 6. In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them here, for this entity there will be chosen the interpretations with the desire that it may be a helpful experience. Yet this will be almost, as ye would call, a brief of that which MIGHT be the interpreting of all of that which has been, which is to be, part of the entity's experience through the sojourns in this material plane. 7. As is seen, all phases of activity are seen in the manner, the means, the way that each influence or force becomes a part of the entity. For as it is in a three-dimensional plane, it receives those influences or environs, or those that are as signs and omens from all phases of that which is without self.



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8. For instance, the astrological influences are not in the form or manner as has been so oft and is so oft judged by the purely astrological aspects from records. For the shifting, the changes that have been wrought in the zodiac as well as the signs and positions of this material sphere in relationship to the whole have been misjudged. But rather is this judgement drawn from the EXPERIENCE of the ENTITY, as an entity, in that environ. 9. And as there has been and is attributed to the planetary influences about this present solar system or environ, these become a part of the experience of the entity - the innate, the soul self. 10. Through the use or application of any influence then does it become so much a part of a soul, or a soul-entity. 11. Hence we find these as signs or omens, - as also the numerological, the vibratory forces of color, or those of the mineral as may be crystallized in material forces. 12. Hence the bloodstone or the ruby is well to ever be about the entity, upon its body; so that the very vibratory forces of same give - with that of thought in constructive force - creative environs or vibrations for the entity in its use or application. 13. Then in making the choice of these, we find Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, as with the Sun and Moon, become a part of the entity in its abilities, as well as in its faults or failures, or weaknesses, - in its virtues as well as its graces. 14. For it is as an entity, in giving expression of that as thought or felt or experienced, makes the application in its own experience that the development or retardment comes….

REPORTS OF READING 1770-2 F 49 8/46 Report by Miss Mary Ann Woodward in re 1770-2, Par. 12, etc.: This party reports she has never worn the ruby as they are too expensive. She has worn a bloodstone but at the moment the ring has to be repaired so it has not been worn for some time. While she did wear the bloodstone she noticed no particular effect. Was not aware of any vibrations.



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INDEX OF READING 1877-2 F 45 Christ Par. 35 Essenes Par. 40-A INCARNATIONS: BIBLE: NEW TESTAMENT: JESUS Jesus: Miracles: Feeding Multitudes Par. 39-A : Pattern Par. 35 Names Par. 42-A Soul Development: Human Relations Par. 20 : Suffering Par. 35 Symbology: Shield Par. 3, 14, 30, 41-A : Signs Par. 3, 14, 41-A Work: E.C.: Quotations & Similes: "Just Being Kind..." Par. 36 : Readings: Life: Paralleling Par. 40-A TEXT OF READING 1877-2 F 45 (Housewife) This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Milton W. Harrison, 56 Highland Circle, Bronxville, N.Y., this 18th day of April, 1940. 1. HLC: You will have before you the life existence in the earth plane of [1877], born in Brooklyn, N.Y., February 14, 1895, as Elcor in the Palestine period at the time of Jesus. You will give a biographical life of the entity at that period from the entrance to the departure, giving the developing and retarding influences in that life and the urges which come from this life to the present experience. 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 [1877] AS Elcor. 3. It would be well for the entity to consider a painting, a drawing, a stone, or some form of such, in the shape or form of a shield; not as an omen, not as merely a sign, but rather as a shield to remind the entity of that as may be given here. 4. For that as may be gathered from that sojourn may be as a helpful influence in the present. 5. During the experience the entity was among those peoples in that land because of the positions of those close to the entity as a helpful influence for the people of the land, as well as for the influences, forces or powers of other lands.



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6. Hence it was a land of adoption for the entity, rather than merely by the birth there. 7. Thus we find that the developing of the mental, social and spiritual influences was twofold, through the experience of the entity. 8. When there was the voicing of groups and individuals as to that fact taking place in the land, - of a new teacher, a new rabbi, - at first this was considered by the entity merely as something of the same thing which had been as a report of those peoples for many, many years. 9. Yet, with the contact in a social manner, and in the manners in which needs were supplied in healings, and in the variations that were being considered among the Romans, the Grecians, the Parthians and the Jews of the experience, the entity began to consider those teachings and influences from a different angle, or from a different manner of thought. 10. Because of the character or manner of livelihood of many of those who were proclaimed as disciples or adherents to those teachings, the entity attempted to dismiss them. 11. However, again and again the entity was presented with those influences proclaimed by groups, as to the experience and life of the individual, and as to the followers being in that position of fulfilling the prophecies which had been a part of not only the teachings of those peculiar peoples, but also of the verse and the songs of many. 12. Though many of those groups were oft questionable to the entity, these had again an altering influence in the entity's experience; sometimes doubting, sometimes fearing, sometimes dismissing. 13. And these have brought, do bring into the present experience of the entity, periods when such experiences in the lives of individuals apparently AROUSE something deep within the innate forces and influences of the entity, as to those very same characters of doubts, of hopes, of fears, of assurances; and these become again as questionings. 14. Hence as indicated, this sign, this figure, may remind the entity that indeed one should put on the whole armor, with the shield of faith, and the hope in righteousness, and with every form as may be outlined in the figure of a shield for the entity. 15. As to the parentage, and the household environment, - these had little to do with the things which made for the activities, owing to the associations, the social life, the variations in those groups and sects among the Jewish population, and the effect upon such population by the Romans who were in partial political power, and refrained from an active influence in the religious - or certain portions of the social life of individuals through the period. 16. Thus the entity finds in the present that these very influences vary in their EFFECT upon the entity, or their relationships with the entity, in every form of activity in which the entity finds itself at times, - as to peoples in certain positions, politically; as to peoples in certain positions socially; as to peoples of certain beliefs in their religious life, in their social life.



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17. Then, as it might be interpreted, various periods of the activities through that particular sojourn apparently become re-enacted in relationships in the present experience. 18. These may be literally dismissed from the mind, and the attempt to act as if independent from the latent urges that arise; but being a part of the entity's development, being a part of that continuity of opportunity in soul and mental process, they may not be dismissed from the entity without something being done about same. 19. Again we would reiterate the reason (if one is sought) for having something to remind the entity that there is at times a way that seemeth right unto an individual or person, but the end thereof may be such as to be called death. 20. Also it may remind the entity that there is a way which may be applied and taken hold of, in every relationship of life, - not as a boastfulness, not as one setting self above those of other spheres of development or phases of activity, but in patience, in love, in gentleness, in kindness, - which will hold the entity to that as will indeed RENEW a righteousness within; creating a more perfect union with the vital forces of soul and mind, that are continuous in the experience of every entity. 21. Hence we find, - as conditions developed in that experience, and as activities were brought about in the life of the man Jesus, - there were periods of expectancy, periods of fear that there might be an uprising - as to undermine the very foundations of that upon which the entity and its associates, and its household, depended; not merely for the position, the political forces that brought the activities, but for the very THOUGHTS of relationships with the material, mental and spiritual life, and the physical outlook upon same! 22. Then, - during those periods when there were the activities which brought the relationships more with those in the religious authority, and as the death was brought about, - again great changes came into the experience of the entity, as well as into the experience of groups - and those who had been in authority in high places of political influence, and those who were in authority among the various groups of the Jewish leaders. 23. Hence, with the questioning which arose as to the real divinity of Jesus - through and by the experience of those who saw and talked with those who knew the facts concerning what had taken place - the realization and the wonderment of it all dawned upon the entity; so that there was then the humbleness in the entity's activities for the time. 24. Then when there were the persecutions, and those being questioned as to their INTENTIONS in their dealings with their government, in their dealings with their beliefs in the LAW as had been a part of the experiences of so many, - the entity again faltered in its willingness to stand without questioning; fearing what others might say. 25. Hence the entity heard again and again the consequences of self's own conscience, and these eventually became a physical experience of the entity.



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26. Again in the present experience we find, from that sojourn, the periods when changes are wrought by accident, as it were, or by apparently a preconceived idea in the minds of those who would attempt to influence the thought or activity of the entity. 27. Often in that sojourn, by the very nature of the entity's associations with those in political power and authority, there were changes to other lands. 28. Consequently, there was a knowledge of what took place in other lands, - as in Alexandria, Cyrene, Silicia, Antioch, and even in Rome as the activities progressed. 29. Then eventually, in the latter portion of the sojourn, the entity determined to stand fast; when there were the activities and ministry of the leaders of the Church, - even Paul and Silas and their work; for the knowledge of their ministry brought the determining factors into the experience of the entity. 30. Thus again it may be said that the entity should let that shield be a reminder to self to put on the whole armor of God, acquitting self as a good soldier; keeping that breastplate of righteousness, the feet shod as with good tidings ever. 31. Let thy activities among thy fellow men, thy neighbor, - yea, thy enemy, - be such as ye finally sought to express in those experiences there. 32. For, ye found within self that which has ever been the promise of Him, - whom ye questioned, whom ye loved, whom ye sought, whom ye doubted; but whom ye finally embraced with thy whole purpose. 33. That promise is that if ye will open thy heart, He may enter and abide with thee; and all fear, all doubt, all confusion, WILL be cast away! 34. Hence we find that the entity throughout that sojourn was as one who would fear (to put in common parlance of the day), yet one who could not turn loose; one who denied, and yet conscientiously embraced; one who FEARED, yet who GLADLY aided others who showed the lack of fear - though they were of various castes, though they were of groups and peoples not the entity's equal in social, mental, or in any manners. 35. In the present, then, - by keeping self reminded, the entity may remind others of the needs to live that life which was wholly, truly exemplified in the life of the man Jesus, who became the Christ through the things which He suffered, and through demonstrating in the earth the abilities to overcome DEATH, the law of death. 36. Even so the entity in the present, in its dealings with its fellow men, may become more and more aware of that Life filling its own thoughts, its own purposes, its own desires, merely by JUST being kind! 37. Ready for questions. 38. (Q) Of what race or nationality was the entity at that time? (A) Of the peoples of the Palestine land that were not Jews, but were AMONG the Jews; and the entity was wed to one of the Romans in authority but of the Grecian descent.



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39. (Q) What contact did the entity have with Jesus during that period? (A) OFT the entity was in the presence of the Master, and ESPECIALLY upon those occasions when He spoke in places where those in authority entertained. When in the house of the "ruler" He was in the entity's own home; and when the woman of the street was questioned by one of the companions there, it brought confusion and yet determinations in the experience of the entity. Also the entity was present when there were about five thousand who saw and heard the words of the Master after the resurrection; and as the entity thinks, dreams of or FEELS that experience, the GLORY of it warms the heart in the present. 40. (Q) Who were the individuals with whom the entity was associated in Palestine, with whom a closer relationship should be developed now? (A) This should be a matter, rather, of the awakening from experiences in self, and the paralleling of such experiences with those who were active in that particular sojourn; joining their works and services in ways commensurate with the own activities through that sojourn. We find that a close relationship should exist with all of those who were of the household of faith, those who were among the teachers of the Essenes, - those who were of the households of those who were the channels through which the prophet and the forerunner came. 41. (Q) What was the spiritual significance, if any, of the entity's life in Palestine? (A) The very shield itself should indicate this, - as the symbol of what it means; for there the entity saw, the entity embraced, that which is indeed the SHIELD of life itself! 42. (Q) What is the symbolic meaning of the name Elcor? (A) As may be found in scripture itself, - one who JOINED doubt with faith! 43. (Q) Is there any way in which the entity at this time could serve her Father-God, as she has an intense desire to do so? (A) As indicated, - it is not by might, nor by some great deed (as the entity saw illustrated in that experience), nor by something that may be spoken of by others, but as He has given so oft, it is here a little, there a little, line upon line, precept upon precept; SOWING the fruits of the spirit, LEAVING the fruition of same to God! So oft do individuals stumble over their own abilities, because of not seeing, not experiencing, great revolutions because of their attempts. Remember, as it was told to those of old, as it was told to THEE by those who answered when ye beheld Him enter the glory of the clouds, the sky, - "Think not He has left thee, for His promise has been, Lo, I am with thee always, even unto the end of the world." So, - all who open their hearts, - all who keep their purpose in Him, are as under the protecting wing of that promise. Faint not, - but keep the faith. 44. We are through for the present.

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INDEX OF READING 1931-1 M 19 [edited] Astrology: Saturn Par. 29 : Uranus Par. 29 : Venus Par. 28 Clairvoyance Of E.C.: Characteristics Confirmed Par. R4, R5 : Discretion Par. 3, 4 Education: Schools: Pennsylvania State College Par. 59-A, R1, R2 Environment: Conservation Par. 58-A Forces: Creative Par. 8 Gems & Stones Par. 11, 15--17 : Lapis Ligurius Par. 11, 15 Human Relations Par. 25--27 Ideals Par. 19, 20--22, 25, 50 Names: Similar Par. 38 Prophecy: Personal Par. 5 : Warnings: Spiritual: Soul Retrogression Par. 19 : World Affairs: America Par. 43, 56-A, 58-A Reincarnation: Purpose Par. 8 Soul Development: Constructiveness Par. 37 Symbology: Seals Par. 13, 14 : Signs: Omens Par. 11--14 Triune: Oneness Par. 20 Vocational Guidance: Conservation Par. 24, 43--44, 53, 55-A--59-A Will Par. 6--9, 50--52 : Karma Par. 18 Work: E.C.: Quotations & Similes: "Extremes Meet In Christ" Par. 30



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BACKGROUND OF READING 1931-1 M 19 B1. 1/3/38 See mother's Life Rdg., 1506-1, Par. 74-A, 75-A regarding his education. TEXT OF READING 1931-1 M 19 (College Student, Protestant) This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 23rd day of June, 1939, in accordance with request made by the self - [1931], Jr., recommended by his mother, Mrs. [1506]. 3. In giving the interpretations of the records as we find here, a great deal as we find is indicated in the choices that are soon to be made by the entity, - as to what the outcome or the application even as self is to be in this particular experience. 4. Hence from the records here, there may be given those tendencies and inclinations as they are applied in the present experience that will become the problems in the activities of the entity here, now, in this sojourn. 5. Through those experiences that have been a part of the material sojourns, as well as the astrological influences, the entity is one who will be heard from, - not only in local but in national and international activities. 6. As to whether these are to be constructive in this experience, or merely for the acquiring of fame or fortune, may depend solely upon the entity. 7. For, know - as ye will experience - there is nothing that may hinder thee from fulfilling the purpose for which God allowed thee to come into being now BUT THINE OWN SELF! 8. Then, when an entity fulfils that purpose for the desire of the Creative Forces or God, - it is that each soul shall appear before Him CLEAN, - and in that manner and way that is to the glory of the Father as manifested in self. 9. As to whether those abilities, those virtues or those faults are to be turned into self-indulgence, self-glorification, self-gratification (through the opportunities that will be offered), or used to fulfill those spiritual purposes for entering this material sojourn, depends then upon self. 10. Much might be given as to that which is emblematical in the experience of the entity, through those various periods of sojourn and activities in conjunction with individuals; the self not only being of noble lineage in some of the appearances but associated and affiliated in others with those who have been notables, - some for their virtues, and some for their vices. 11. As to the material inclinations, - we find things that become what might be termed as omens. Not that these should be merely considered as good luck stones that the entity should wear about self often, or most always, - but the lapis liqurius [?] would bring much that will act in that manner as would be termed a PROTECTIVE influence, if kept about the entity. This is the green stone, you see, - the crystallization of copper and those influences that are creative within themselves. 12. And we will see from material sojourns how or why, innately or mentally, such things have been given power, as it were, in the experience of the entity.



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13. In the omens or signs, rather that as would be a pattern of the life, kept where it might be studied through the periods of meditation or thought, would be a helpful force, - representing both the virtues and the weaknesses, or the things that easily beset. This would be then as a shield upon which there would be the head of the boar; UPRIGHT, however, and the plume upon either side of same, in the corners of the shield. 14. This, as indicated, then, would represent the shield of faith or hope or trust, - as the boar the destructive destruction, or gormandizing of self in indulgences, - and the plumes the attaining to that influence or power for service, as well as the shield being that through which - as we find indicated - there may be the greater field for service; as will be the conservation not only of minerals but of wood or woodcraft, or those things pertaining to the abilities of lands, countries, nations, to keep in store that which is the very heart of progress within itself. 15. For, as indicated from the influence of the lapis ligurius, there is the need for not only the copper ore, that is a part of man's OWN development in many fields, but the need for the very combination of its elements as PROTECTION to not only the material benefits but the bodily forces necessary for the transmission of benefits through its own physical being. 16. For, the very elements of body - through which spirit and mind manifest - are atomic in their nature. Hence so are the elements of this stone indicated, that partakes of most of the elements that are to man of great influence or power, because of their representations in the body. 17. Hence the radial activity of radium, as well as the strengthening influences of gold, the stabilizing influence of silver, are all a part of those elements that make for the transmission through the activity of the very vibratory forces themselves, and become to THIS body of great influence; for this entity is not only destined but rather prone to be thrown INTO those channels where all of such are necessary for usage in either the protection or destruction of mankind himself. As to which, - the entity will choose, for it is within his own power. 18. In giving the interpretation then of those influences as we find that relate to the astrological as well as material sojourns, - these are chosen because of that as we find indicated as a part of this entity's experience, and - applied in a constructive way and manner - may become a helpful influence in the experience in the present. These disregarded, - well, the entity will one day meet itself coming back! 19. Of course, not all of the appearances are given, nor all of the astrological influences indicated in the present, - when choices are to be made as to what is the ideal of the entity; and this is that which confronts the entity in the present. For the rest, as has been indicated, will be a matter only of waiting. For it will be, as it were, thrown at the entity, - or the entity will be invited to become a part of those forces. And then, depending upon what ye have chosen or do choose as thy ideal, ye will either retard or develop in this sojourn. Not that the entity may not make a material success and develop spiritually at the same time, but LONELY indeed is he that may have gained the whole world and lost his soul - or become weary of the very earth and its environs, and no place for the soul's abode!



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20. In the choices, then, - know that the ideal must first be set in the spiritual, then the ideal in the mental, as well as the ideal in the material things of life. They all must be as one, just as the body, the mind and the soul are one. So then must the ideal principle be of a spiritual or an everlasting nature. For unless the ideal IS a constructive force, it must eventually turn and become the stumblingblock to self's material, mental or spiritual advancement. 21. And only that which is spiritual in its nature is everlasting. 22. Then, remember that the choice of thy ideal is what ye must continue to live WITH - throughout thy whole experience in this sojourn. 23. As to astrological aspects, we find Jupiter as combined with Venus, Saturn and Uranus being the greater influences. 24. Hence the entity will find the channel for activity in those things that will deal with great masses of peoples, in the material or mental plane of activity. As we find, then, the conservation of abilities or powers or activities in every phase of man's experience should be the channels for the entity to give expression - rather than in those as may be termed the purely commercial natures, or those that would have to do with elements or the applications of them in the experience; but all of those that have to do with the very nature of and the very filling of all the forces or powers that become as a part of man's experience. 25. And remember in thy ideal of dealing with thy fellow man, there should not be the thought so much as to what others would do for you, but what's the ideal that you would do for others! 26. Let this apply to thy relationships in every phase of thy activity with thy fellow man, whether it is in business or in home or in the social life. 27. Not as to how much ye may gain. Do not get the "gimmies!" Rather have the "givvies" than the "gimmies." 28. In Venus we find the influences pertaining to NATURE, as well as the beautiful, as well as those things that are lovely, as well as those things having to do with the very influences or forces that direct man's nature in his relationships to others. 29. From Saturn's influence we find the changes, and the various outlooks as will appear; as in Uranus we find the EXTREMES. 30. For, remember, there is only one source in which the extremes meet - spiritual life…. 43. In the present, then, as indicated, the entity has the ability - from that very sojourn - to become a judge or a chooser of those influences for conservation, - that MUST become more and more a part of man's experience, especially in the environ in which this entity has come. 44. Hence, as indicated, the entity has a definite mission, - not only in making for the material gains for its own land and peoples and nations, but to spiritualize those purposes also, rather than the conservation of power or might without a channel or outlet for the emotions of the spiritual nature of man himself….



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49. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, then, and that to which it may attain, and how: 50. As to the choice of how the entity will act itself, as to what is to be the choice of its ideals, - that is alone to the entity. 51. For the urges and impulses may be magnified or minimized by the very power of the mind and impulse within itself. 52. As to whether it is to be for the fulfilling of that for which it entered, or for the glorifying of self or a cause or a purpose, or an individual, must be chosen by the entity. 53. In those fields of conservation, not only that is with government, with the activity of nations, - whether it be of fishes in waters, birds of certain calibre or needs for food, or for the varied manners that they give protection to certain portions of the land, or timbers or the better conservation of soil for certain seeds or crops, - all of these are the channels as we find in which the entity may find contentment and harmony, and the better outlet for fulfilling that purpose for which the entity entered this experience. 54. Ready for questions. 55. (Q) For which of these lines is the entity best fitted? (A) As indicated, - these are all a part of the GENERAL conservation, see? 56. (Q) How should I go about to prepare myself for it? (A) The study, the interest of the Government or the peoples as related to these various phases that have so much to do with the life, the civilization, the peace and harmony of man in his various fields of activity. 57. (Q) Is it advisable for me to make the trip to Alaska with my mother, leaving Sunday, or is there any other activity more advisable? (A) This as we find would offer a channel or an opportunity for the study of these various PHASES of man's experience in a way and manner that may later become INVALUABLE to the entity, if the choice is in those directions as we have indicated. Go by all means, if it is practical and possible. 58. (Q) How should I expend my energies while there, to the greatest advantage? (A) Just as indicated. There have been and are in those fields especially the ATTEMPT of the Government to lay out plans whereby man may be taken from various portions of the land or environ where there is less opportunity; but HERE there is the taking of the activity of the raw and converting it into man's use! But man must learn - as the entity may particularly aid in - to conserve these very natures in WHATEVER PORTION of the land he ALREADY resides! Of course, the land continues to grow, - for it is God's footstool. Man's abuse of same gives way to those things such that it becomes no longer productive. But if there is the conservation of its strength - the lands, the timbers, and God's creatures that manifest through same - it is a continuous thing. For "Ye grow in grace and in knowledge and in understanding" is applicable to man's secular life just as much as to his mental or spiritual….



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REPORTS OF READING 1931-1 M 19 R1. 12/6/39 He wrote: "I have a thousand and one questions that must be answered pretty soon and I feel that the only person in the world who can answer such questions is Edgar Cayce. "Is it at all possible to have a 'ck. rdg.' after which I could ask a few questions? I'm pretty much 'up a tree' at present concerning my curriculum here at State College and I am wondering if there is any other institution at which I would be more suited - whether I should quit college and go to work - and a whole string of other questions. Do you think you could arrange a rdg. within the next week? "Mr. Cayce mentioned in his last rdg. that conservation should be my life's work and I should go to Penn State if such a course was taught. There is no such course here. I feel that I am wasting my time at present and would like to get started in conservation right away. Will you let me know if there is an open day anytime soon?" R2. 12/12/39 He wrote: "Thanks very much for the period Thursday a.m. I know you can help me, for I feel that you know me better than I know myself. After the rdg. last June I have found myself to be exactly as you described. I feel the old yearning for the mountains and streams and somehow feel that they are all a part of me. Before the rdg. I had picked forestry for my life's work, just to prove that conservation had shown itself before I became conscious of it. But here at State College new complications have come forth. I have found that I was not cut out to be a technical forester, as physics, chemistry, etc., have proved time and time again. There are no woods or streams within seven or eight miles of here and that is where I feel most at home. There is no course in conservation here and I feel that conservation is my calling. I would like to get started on my work as soon as possible but I'm a babe lost in the woods. Where will I go? How will I start?" R3. 12/14/39 He obtained Ck. Life Rdg. 1931-2. [See subsequent Ck. Life Rdgs. and Reports.] R4. 1/24/72 GENERAL QUESTIONNAIRE sent: 2/28/72 GENERAL QUESTIONNAIRE ret'd: PART ONE 1. What jobs have you held since your reading? (In chronological order) Timber Cruiser, U.S. Forest Service Ranger-Naturalist, U.S, National Park Service U.S. Park Ranger, U.S. National Park Service U.S. Game Management Agent, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service 2. Have you ever spoken with Edgar Cayce? (Yes) (No) Yes. How well, if so, did you know him? Corresponded frequently while working for the U.S. Forest Service in Alaska as well as spoke to him at the June conferences at Virginia Beach and after life reading and check readings. 3. Do you feel that Edgar Cayce's source of information depicted you accurately? No doubt about it. 4. At the time of the reading, did you have confidence in his counseling? (Yes) (No) Yes. 5. Do you feel that the reading helped you? How?



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By giving direction to natural urges. After following the advice in the readings I have been truly happy in my life's work. With Edgar Cayce's "road map" the journey has been great in the conservation field. 6. As you look back, do you see patterns that were shown in the readings that you didn't see before? Please explain. No. I think everything mentioned in the readings was accurate in my case from the start. It was only a matter of getting on with life's work. At the time of the reading I knew the information was correct and nothing has changed my mind. 7. Do you think that your life could have been made better by following the advice more closely? I don't see how it could have been made any better for, as stated above, I have been very happy in my work to date. I hope that there is still room for a greater contribution in the conservation field in the future. 8. If Edgar Cayce were alive would you refer people to him for help? (Yes) (No) Undecided) Yes. 9. Did any of his predictions manifest themselves? (Granted that you followed his advice.) Yes. R5. 1/24/72 Personal Questionnaire was sent and ret'd 2/28/72: NUMBER 1931 - Part Two 1. Were you always interested in nature? Yes No Yes. 2. Were you interested in anything pertaining to conservation before your first reading? Yes No Yes. If so, what? A desire to be associated with some type of outdoor work. 3. Did you find the lapis ligurius to be a helpful influence? Yes No Yes. 4. Did you feel (always) an innate desire to work in your chosen field? Yes No Yes. As stated in #2 there was always the desire to be associated with some type of outdoor work but after the readings the direction was pointed out and it became only a matter of waiting for the doors to open which they did. The greatest benefit I received from the readings was the knowledge that my urges were correct and should be followed in the field of conservation - especially with government. R6. 10/19/74 He and his wife visited A.R.E.



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INDEX OF READING 1992-1 F 38 Astrology: Jupiter Par. 27 : Saturn Par. 28 : Uranus Par. 28 : Venus Par. 25 Attitudes & Emotions: Earth Sojourns Par. 30 : Joy Par. 30, 55 : Love: Giving Par. 31 : Selflessness Par. 29 Child Training Par. 59-A, 60-A Clairvoyance of E.C.: Action & Places Par. 2 : Discretion Par. 6 Dreams Par. 22, 23 Ideals Par. 53 Incarnations: America Par. 32--36 : Bible: New Testament: Jesus Par. 37--47 : Old Testament Par. 48--51 Jesus: Pattern Par. 11 Mind: The Builder: Analysis: Self Par. 62-A Names: People Mentioned: Oglethorpe, James E. Par. 32 Reincarnation: People Famous: Oglethorpe, James E.'s Daughter Par. 32--36 Soul Development: Service Par. 43--45, 54 Symbology: Signs: Omens Par. 9, 10, 26 Vocational Guidance: Education Par. 19, 57-A, 59-A--61-A Will Par. 7, 9, 44, 45 Work: E.C.: Quotations & Similes: "If Ye Would Have...Give..." Par. 20, 30 "Know Itself To Be Itself..." Par. 11



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BACKGROUND OF READING 1992-1 F 38 B1. 8/21/39 Letter: "Having become acquainted with your work through my aunt, Mrs. [1663], I am more than interested." TEXT OF READING 1992-1 F 38 (Music teacher) This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 5th day of September, 1939. 2. EC: (In going back over years from present - " - '36 - realization periods, but changes - '29 - a seeking and wondering, and changes - '20 - changes - '04 - yes, a hurt - " etc., on back to birth date.) 3. Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [1992]. 4. In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them here, many phases of the entity's urges present themselves for interpretation; as well as for patterns of same. 5. For, there are unusual abilities in the experience of the entity - if these are applied in the manner as to be kept constructive in their activity. 6. These then we will choose to give, that the experience may be a helpful influence for the entity at this time. Yet it is indeed true that day by day there is before one good and bad, constructive and destructive forces. And individuals choose according to that which is the impelling influence in their experience. 7. Yet, know that it is this will - the birthright to each soul - that makes for growth or retardment in any given experience or activity. 8. In a form, many things show themselves as emblematical. These to the entity become rather expressive. These are well. 9. Forms, shadows, colors, numbers, - even as to astrological aspects, - have their place. But know that they are but as lessons, as signposts along the way. They indicate, as the weather vane, from what direction the impulse may arise, - the easier way of any activity; and are not, thus, the thing nor the power itself. For, learn indeed what it meaneth in this respect, and apply in self's OWN way, "Know, O child that seeks, the Lord thy God is ONE!" 10. What meaneth this, then? That every form of activity of expression is but a movement that the individual soul, in the pattern or image of the Maker, may be more aware that those forces or influences in the experience are not only as signs and omens but may indeed be used as stepping-stones for the greater comprehension of the relationship self bears with that universal consciousness. 11. Then indeed, as thy Elder Brother has shown in His journey through the planes of experience - physical, mental and spiritual - it becomes necessary that ye become aware of yourself BEING yourself yet one with Him. 12. These are not merely philosophical presentations to thee, but as ye study thy own abilities, as ye are persuaded here or there to look into this form or that manner, be not deceived by any. For as hath been given of old, it is not who or what will bring thee a message from above, or who from over the seas may present thee with a formula by which ye may use the influences about you to the greater application of materialization of forces. For lo, it is within thine own self. He is nearer than thy hand, closer than thy foot.



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13. For it is in Him ye live, and move, and have thy being. And it is in thy body-temple, where He hath promised to meet thee - in the holy of holies. 14. How, then, do ye keep that holy of holies? Cluttered with strange fires? with unholy water? with vain sayings, or signs of the moon or of the sun, or the visitation of seasons? Hath He not warned concerning these? "These I have hated; but he that will DO the will of the Father, him have I loved." And, "As ye do it unto the least of these, thy brethren, ye do it unto thy Maker." 15. What has all of this, you say, to do with thy life patterns? MUCH! as will be seen - as to the abilities and as to the urges which have arisen and do arise. 16. Then, be not confused. Love Him. For He hath promised, "If ye abide in me, as I abide in the Father, I will come and abide with thee; and all ye ask shall be done, and I will bring to your remembrance ALL things, from the foundations of the world! For ye were indeed with me from the beginning." 17. He ALONE - as ye understand and know - is able to keep that He hath promised thee. 18. As to the aspects of astrological influences, - these have come to mean little, as the common term might be expressed, and yet because of the experience, or the experiences of others, these have been attempted at times to be fitted into the innate urges and patterns that have become the experiences of the entity from time to time. And yet their diffusion has only proven that there must be SOMETHING, yet so little for the entity to tie itself TO - as a means or manner, or even a way to instruct. 19. And the natural inclinations or tendencies, and the abilities of the entity, are to INSTRUCT and to teach and to write and to lecture and to GIVE TO OTHERS a comprehension. 20. For it is as life itself, which is the manifestation of the Father-God, - GIVE ye, if ye would have! Only that ye have given away do ye possess. Only that as ye have taught to others do ye come to comprehend thyself. For ye see it manifested as it blossoms and grows to fruition in the lives of others. 21. In the astrological aspects we find Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn a part of the entity's experiences, - in their order. And thus we have innate or manifested urges according to the dreams or visions of the entity. 22. Remember, dreams are but a pattern of that whole. For what is the premise? Thy Lord is One. 23. Then as the physical consciousness is laid aside, there may come dreams or visions, and even He, thy Lord, thy Brother, may show thee. For He is the same yesterday, today and forever. And He hath promised to speak with thee, if ye desire same; possibly in dreams, in visions, or in the still small voice within. 24. Trust not other means! 25. In Venus we find the love of the beautiful, - which may give expression in the manners in which the entity may not only become entertaining to others, but instruct others. 26. These as to forms and formulas, as we have given to understand, are not other than patterns or shadows; and not the thing itself.



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27. In Jupiter we find the relationships with groups or masses, or the general trend to instructive forces in the experiences of others; and those of the harmonious natures as in music or letters pertaining to the instruction to individuals and peoples. 28. In the Uranian aspects we find the EXTREMES, as have been, as are. And when these are in conjunction with Saturn forces, the changes have been wrought so quickly that oft these no doubt have become confusing. But there is ever the answer, "As ye abide in me, I abide in thee." 29. The less and less of self, then, the more and more of "Thy will, not mine, be done in me and through me, " the greater becomes the abilities, the greater becomes the harmonies, the greater joy there is seen in the experiencing of associations and activities with others; and life becomes not a bed of flowers or roses but worth while! Things and conditions and experiences become a part of the entity's activities. 30. As to the experiences or sojourns in the earth, - these we find as not so many and yet these have been arranged as it were in the experience until we find a great deal of emotions arising in the experience of the entity. And yet if there is the ability to quiet self and to turn to the within, these become more and more the beautiful pattern of experience, and with same joy in the JOYOUSNESS of the Lord. And these should ever be cultivated, that ye become joyous. For they that would have must give, - that is the cultivating, the tearing up, and yet in love - which is that new commandment He gave, that "ye love one another." 31. What is love, then? GIVING - GIVING! For God so loved the world as to give His only Son, that was manifested in the flesh that we through Him might have access to Him. 32. Before this we find the entity was in the land of the present sojourn, in those periods of the first settlings of the land, - among those peoples that are a part of that experience in the present. 33. We find the entity was among the daughters of one Oglethorpe, Olga. And the activities were tempered with those pages of experiences that were both good and bad. Yet there may be seen those activities in which there was the greater stress laid upon that of INDIVIDUAL SERVICE becoming the criterion upon which judgments were to be drawn, as to social as well as political and spiritual and moral relationships. 34. Hence from that sojourn we find the interest in those things pertaining to being the instructress, the teacher, and especially in the economic forces and influences as they have to do with the activities in the lives of individuals. 35. These become, then, the channels and outlets in which the entity may in the present find not only charm but harmonious manner of expression. 36. But because of the temperament of intuitive influence, let not those things which are but the shadows be active for the form or the life itself. 37. Before that we find the entity was in the land now known as the Promised Land, during those periods when the Master walked in the earth. 38. There we find the entity was among those peoples TO WHOM the entity - AS the Mother of the Master - came for help when it was necessary for the fleeing from the hands of the decree of Herod.



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39. We find the entity there PHYSICALLY acting in the capacity of fulfilling, in the material expression, God's plans. 40. Think on that! and live that also today. 41. For it was from this entity's own activity and urge that the beasts were obtained upon which the infant and the Mother fled into Egypt. 42. Hence the interest the entity bore to the activities of those who were bereft by the edict, in which the entity's OWN child had become a part of that destruction; and the influences which brought later into the experience of the entity the comprehending of and the application of the teachings of Him during those experiences. 43. The name then was Mateal. In the experience the entity gained in soul development. For who may be the channel, or have the full knowledge of being used as a messenger of the all-powerful, and not comprehend some development of the soul? 44. ALL are in that position of being ABLE to be used, if they will but recognize their opportunities day by day in their CHOICES of dealings with their fellow-men. 45. WHAT is the choice? That as creates love, hope, faith, patience, kindness, gentleness in the experience; that bringeth that opportunity more day by day. 46. And as the entity gave to others throughout that experience, aiding in all of the forms of activities during the development of that God-Child in the earth, so may it in the present become more and more aware of His presence abiding with thee. 47. For, did ye not aid Him? Comprehend what this meaneth! in thy life, now - NOW! For, as He would say, "I stand at the door to lead thee into those channels of service in which this great glory again may be in the consciousness," that ye have saved the God-Child in the hearts of many. 48. Before that we find the entity was in the Chaldean land, as now known, during those periods when the children of promise were called there. 49. We find the entity was among those peoples whose men were in authority in the land; and there was the knowledge of some of the tenets becoming an experience of the entity through the servants of the entity. 50. Thus we find the tempering of the experiences, yet the wonderment as to those influences that were accredited then in those experiences to the emanations from forces which governed the seasons, the crops, the war, the peace, the plenty, and of every nature of character. 51. Is there any wonderment in the present, then, that all such - in another form - present themselves? or that the warnings have been given as to being sure of the sources? and that thy infinite love be shown, and as to thy abilities to measure to thy fellow-men in all the varied forms of application those tenets and truths or psychic forces, or soul forces, in thy present experience? 52. As to the abilities, then, and that to which it may attain, and how: 53. First, know thy ideal - spiritual, mental, material. And know that unless it is founded upon that which is eternal, it will fade and die away. 54. Then, apply thyself in those directions as indicated, - in ministering to the needs of others; and ye will find those blessings coming as have been indicated, in that "Lo, I am with thee always, even unto the end of the world."



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Know that this means YOU, - and thy ability to give to others the greater awakening as to His consciousness in THEIR lives and their daily dealings with others. 55. This does not mean becoming a recluse, but rather as He, be JOYOUS, be happy! For, know that ALL is one in Him, - and HE is love! 56. Ready for questions. 57. (Q) Is music the proper field of activity? (A) Every field that is a teaching of harmony and beauty is the field for the entity. More in lecturing than the physical application, would be better. 58. (Q) What are the major deterring factors in my development? (A) Study that as has been given. 59. (Q) Should I continue my work with children? (A) By all means! For, as He taught, and as ye learn more, "Suffer little children to come unto me" is indeed the greater promise to the earth. For unless we become as children we cannot enter in; unless we learn as they. No faults, no hates remain in their experience, until they are taught to manifest such. Hence these may give thee greater insight into the meaning of it all. 60. (Q) Please give specific guidance for this work. (A) If there are the comparisons of those things just indicated, as well as combined with the influences which have been given, as to how and where the child - the children - became to the entity the burden, THEN ye learn the lesson. 61. (Q) Would it be wise for me to turn more attention to work with teachers? (A) Children! 62. (Q) Do I need further self-development through some special study? (A) Study SELF, now, more; in comparison with - that HE has given. 63. (Q) Is it time for me to try to publish some of the results of my work, or should I continue to collect material? (A) Still collect material, and with that as indicated as the criterion of judgments upon the character and the manner of material; and then in forty ('40), in the fall - November - publish same. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 1992-1 F 38 R1. 9/30/39 Mrs. [1992] obtained a physical reading. See 1992-2. R2. 9/25/39 Letter: "There have been interesting developments in my work for the coming year since the Life Reading which you gave me early in September. I am convinced that constructive forces are at work, and with the help of your study outlines [A SEARCH FOR GOD lessons] - which are wonderful…. I have never before started a teaching year with as much hope and optimism. "When anything occurs to you that I might do for the A.R.E., please let me know. I shall be teaching music to hundreds of children instead of to fifty or sixty as in former years. Mrs. [1947] and I are working together in the ... [N.C.] school system." R3. 9/14/40 Mrs. [1992] obtained her second Life Reading. See 1992-4. R4. 3/28/42 She obtained her third Physical Rdg. 1992-5. R5. 11/4/80 GD's note: Mrs. [1992] has been an active member of A.R.E. all these years.



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INDEX OF READING 1992-4 F 39 [edited] ARTS: MUSIC EDUCATION: TEACHING: MUSIC Incarnations: Bible: Old Testament Par. 49-A Ideals: Ideas Par. 5-A, 48-A Prophecy Par. 5-A Symbology: Signs: Omens Par. 3 Time: Space Par. 5-A BACKGROUND OF READING 1992-4 F 39 B1. 9/5/39 She obtained Life Reading 1992-1. B2. On 9/30/39 and 2/15/40 she obtained Physical Rdgs. 1992-2 and 1992-3. TEXT OF READING 1992-4 F 39 (Music Teacher) This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 14th day of September, 1940. 2. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [1992]; the information which has been given regarding the life, the associations and activities. 3. In analyzing the life's work, we find in the present very unusual aspects of same; the insignias or emblems are not broken, but columns, - hence indicating building in the experiences of others that as must stabilize their lives. 4. Ready for questions. 5. (Q) Regarding the publication advised in Nov. 1940, is it necessary to complete it by this fall? (A) It should be better understood by seekers of truth regarding time and space as related to conditions in individuals' lives. As is at times conceived by the mental attitudes of individuals, that which is to come into materialization - as a book, a manuscript, or even a service as related to others must pass through its NATURAL laws; or there ARE laws governing same that are ever uniform. An idea, an IDEAL, first has its spiritual inception, then its mental conceiving, and then the physical reactions that make or bring same into materialization. As to the time of this publication, then, - there must be at least the mental concept fully analyzed, completed; for the spiritual concept is a part of the entity. Then, it may be a little later; but don't delay too long….



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48. (Q) In my Life Rdg. I was warned to be sure of my sources. How can I be sure of sources of things? (A) Sources not so much of THINGS as of the principles, the purposes, the desires, see? These, as has ever been indicated, must within themselves indicate constructive, creative, and not POSSESSIVE or superlative activities, or any self-aggrandizement or indulgence. Creative in its nature. 49. (Q) How should the influences from the Chaldean experience find expression as to "forces which govern the seasons, the crops, the war, the peace, the plenty" etc.? (A) This is as in the RHYTHM of movement of body. This appears to be far afield from crop, season or the like; and yet the same rhythm does not apply to the sowing of the crop as to the gathering of the crop. The appreciations for the abundance in the seasons of fruition are not expressed in the same manner (or rhythm) as the appreciations or feelings in the seasons of labor and activities of same. See? These are to be taken into consideration; just as they were through the entity's experience in that particular period or sojourn. For, in that season or period, much that had to do with the giving of expression in such was a part of the activities of the entity…. REPORTS OF READING 1992-4 F 39 3/28/42 Mrs. [1992] obtained her third Physical Rdg., 1992-5.



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INDEX OF READING 2029-1 F 54 [edited] Arts: Music Par. 11 : Egypt: Ra Ta Period Par. 47, 48 : Painting Par. 12, 58 Astrology: Neptune Par. 18 : Saturn Par. 19 : Venus Par. 17 Attitudes & Emotions: Earth Sojourns Par. 21 : Hardheadedness Par. 15, 16 Clairvoyance of E.C.: Action & Places Par. 2 : Discretion Par. 8, 9 Consciousness: Christ Par. 63-A Forces: Creative Par. 52 Healing: Economic Par. 70-A : Spiritual Par. 62-A Hobbies Par. 20, 58 Human Relations: Leadership Par. 15, 16 Ideals: Service Par. 54 Incarnations: Egypt: Ra Ta Par. 46--49, 52 Jesus: Healings Par. 62-A Mind: The Builder: Analysis: Self Par. 56 : Thoughts Par. 7 Symbology: Signs: Omens Par. 5--7, 72-A, 73-A Vocational Guidance: Education: Welfare Par. 13, 57 Will: Astrology Par. 10, 14--16 TEXT OF READING 2029-1 F 54 (Housewife) This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 21st day of October, 1939.



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4. In giving the interpretations, we find there is much here that might be of an interest from one phase, and then other information that might be of interest from other phases. 5. For the symbols, signs, omens, all have been and are a part of the experience of the entity, - and have at times been a manifested interest. 6. Hence all such in the present hold an interest, and at times influences, for the entity. 7. A Maltese cross of teakwood should be worn by the entity at all times, next to the skin, about the neck or waist. It will be seen from experiences in the material plane, as well as the symbols from same, that this would have a helpful influence by creating a VIBRATION. Not that it would within itself have an influence, but the associations of same would become as helpful influences, - just as that you think gradually grows to become YOU - as you digest its influence or force. 8. Then, in choosing from the records here, - these are given with the desire and the purpose for making this information a helpful influence in the experience; that many of those questions may be answered that have been a part of the experience, - not so much as to answer them, but to give verification and strength. 9. Thus to give expression to that which may be as a helpful influence in the experience becomes that sought, that desired in the present. 10. These are the influences from the correlation of the astrological as well as material experiences for the entity, - but without respect to the activity of the will. For, as to how much they influence the entity depends upon how much the entity allows these to influence the emotions, as well as the vibrations of the body. 11. We find music especially as an influence, particularly that as may be said to be colorful; that is, those characters which express emotions, those that tell the story of joy or suffering, - the emotions as related to places, conditions or relationships. 12. Also we find the influence pertaining to art, especially as to water color or sketches, - particularly of pastoral scenes or still life, or such that makes for the satisfying of beauty in the not totally abstract and yet not what would be called concrete. 13. Then, too, we find those influences which would arise from social service in the affairs of underprivileged individuals or groups, especially children, and natures having to do with the environs for same respecting those that might become skilled in given directions or activities. 14. The astrological aspects we find as a part of the experience, though the entity has developed in this sojourn and thus has nullified much that might be of the nature tending towards the entertaining of any thought that would be of other than a constructive nature. 15. But the greater force from the astrological sojourn we find coming in the headstrong nature; not as defiant, but purposeful in its activities in those directions. 16. Rather has there been this as an incentive, - first being sure of self and its purpose, the entity has gone ahead. HOLD to this! For in Him is the strength to carry on that which WILL be and IS constructive in the experience of each soul.



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17. Hence Mercury, Venus, Neptune and Saturn become the ruling astrological forces. Thus we find a high mental ability, with reasoning powers of EVERY nature as would be inclined to indicate social service; as well as, from Venus, the beauty of art, beauty in music, - especially COLORFUL; not of the dirges, save as some ONE of such is of special interest, yet those that are of a pastoral nature, those that indicate the emotions through the associations of individuals, - as longing for home, or ties, or lands, or conditions. These arise from those influences through which the entity has also materially passed. 18. In Neptune we find the interest in the mystical, or the mystical-spiritual things in the affairs of individuals; as well as water becoming a part of the experiences of the entity, - and these for help as well as for woe have been in the experience. 19. In Saturn we find the love for change, for change of scene; the love of travel, the love of being quite busy at all times or seasons, with only the periods of relaxation as necessary for the beneficial influences. 20. And for this entity it would be found well, apart from its service or work in which it would employ itself physically and mentally, to have a hobby - one that would be ALMOST, apparently, at variance to whatever activity the self would choose. For, such would keep this entity in a more even balance, more harmonious in its associations and activities in any phase of its experience. 21. As to the appearances in the earth, - these have been quite varied. Not all are given, but these are indicated as the influences that in the present make for the wielding of the emotional expression in the experience of the entity. These have been rather often. Hence the highly emotional, the highly sensitive nature of the entity; the ability to oft read others' minds or purposes, even before they give expression to same; the ability to be analytical in its judgements of others - so that only the name may indicate to the entity the very individual in its emotions or activities….

46. Before that we find the entity was in the Egyptian land, when there were the turmoils and the strifes, and the activities that brought such changes in the teachings in that land, as well as the attempts for the unification of activities in other lands. 47. There we find the entity's special service was in the first of the Temples of Sacrifice, - again in the Temple Beautiful. For, some of the music set by those who had charge of the musical activities had its incentive from, or was prompted by the activities of the entity urging individuals in those abilities, or the giving expression of their abilities in the preparation. 48. Hence chants, and those things that bespeak of the tempo or the mood of individuals, become something soul-stirring at times, as well as something that causes FEAR in the heart of the entity at others. This is because of the experiences of the entity through that activity then, - in aiding others to find their place, their niche, their activity that would bring greater service, greater harmony; not only in their individual lives but as ways, means and manners in aiding them to cooperate with groups, as well as states, as well as the government or the nation. 49. The name then was Ar-en-el. 50. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, that to which it may attain, and how:



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51. In those experiences that have been indicated, little has been said of the motives or the promptings that impelled the entity in its activity. 52. But, as indicated in the manner in which the services were rendered, first in the Egyptian, there were influences from without that PROMPTED the activities of the entity - the creative influence or force, or God. 53. In each of those that influences the entity in the present, then, we find such being more often the promptings of the inmost self. 54. As is understood by the entity, then, that to which it may attain is only limited by the desire of the heart, and the purposes for which it would give its service. 55. For in Him ye live and move and have thy being indeed. And as ye do it to the least of thy brethren, ye do it to thy Maker. 56. Then, study, analyze self and the desire and the purposes. See if these are in keeping with thy ideal, that was, that is set in Him, the Giver of all good and perfect gifts. 57. In social service or its associate activities may the entity find the greater outlet, - whether in sociology or economics, in home building or in establishing relationships under varied environments. 58. And, as a SYMPATHETIC hobby - PAINT!... 62. (Q) Where and how may I learn to heal mental and physical ills? (A) Within self, - by the study of vibration as related to human emotion, - or in those studies also as combined or compared with the teachings of the Teacher of teachers. 63. (Q) Where can I get concrete guidance besides from the inner voice? (A) Seek not other than that of His meeting thee within thine own temple. For beside Him there is none other. Know, as He gave, they that climb up some other way are robbers. Then, listen, - listen to that voice within. Prepare thyself, consecrate thyself, purify thy body, thy mind, in much the same manner as did those of old who were, or would be, the priests and priestesses to Jehovah. And then, open thy heart and thy mind to those promises; surrounding thyself with the consciousness of the Christ love. And He stands and knocks. Will ye entertain Him? Then, do not entertain others…. 70. (Q) What should I do to become financially secure? (A) Be secure rather in the spiritual and mental self, and know that the supply is from Him - and it will be sufficient. 71. (Q) Is there any danger about which I should be forewarned? (A) The development of self forewarns the entity, as has been experienced in more than one instance. Hence these are rather of such a nature that they are nil in the experience of the entity. 72. (Q) Is there any advice further I need? (A) As has been indicated, much might be said as to the symbols and those influences, - but apply that which has been indicated, looking within self more and more; and we will find more peace, more harmony, more understanding. 73. (Q) Where can I get teakwood Maltese cross? (A) These as we find may be obtained from some concern such as a Japanese Store in the central portion of the land, or in the east or the west.



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INDEX OF READING 3011-3 M 68 Angels & Archangels: White Brotherhood Par. 4, 6-A, 7-A Christ: Second Coming Par. 9-A Doctors: Cottam, N. Par. R3 Jesus: Pattern Par. 3, 4, 8-A Psychic Phenomena: Lights Par. 3 Spirit Communication Par. 3, 4 Symbology: Signs Par. 3 BACKGROUND OF READING 3011-3 M 68 B1. Previously he obtained 3011-1 and 3011-2 for Parkinson's disease. B2. 9/23/43 He submitted questions for a Mental-Spiritual Rdg., including: "Will someone be brought to us to be trained to become our successor or to take over the home work while we are out in the field lecturing? [GD's note: The "we" no doubt refers to himself and his wife, Mrs. [3248]. Will financial provision be made for lecture tours and other expansion of our work so that we do not have to depend upon voluntary contributions which are so limited and uncertain?" TEXT OF READING 3011-3 M 68 (M.D., Metaphysician) This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 29th day of September, 1943. 1. GC: You will have before you the entity, [3011], who seeks a Mental & Spiritual Reading, with information, advice and guidance as to his life and work. You will answer the questions he submits, as I ask them: 2. EC: Yes, we have the entity here. 3. They look for signs. Know rather, as has been given, signs are only given to those that seek only in Jesus' name. Through messengers, yes. As ye have seen, as ye experience in the present, the great white light in the center of the table here is a force or power ye give to those influences about thee. 4. But let this be sent rather by the Master, than calling for same from and through other channels. 5. Ready for questions.



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6. (Q) Will I be able CONSCIOUSLY to communicate with Masters of the Brotherhood in this incarnation? If so, is there anything I can do to develop that ability? (A) If the self is purified of every selfish motive, and if the seeking is that such be given that it may be administered to warn His people. But if it is only for the gratifying of self, no. Possible then, and probable, if the self will sanctify thyself in purpose, in body, in mind. 7. (Q) Is it likely that I will meet any of the brothers in the flesh, as Mr. Cayce has done, in this incarnation? If so, where and when? (A) Ye may meet many. For, oft doth man entertain angels unawares. 8. (Q) What can I do further to become more serviceable to the Brotherhood and my fellow men? (A) Purifying, dedicating, consecrating self and purpose in the Master - the one Master - Him. 9. (Q) We have been told that the Second Coming of the Master in the flesh would not take place until 1985. Is this approximately correct? Can't we expect to see Him sooner? (A) How doth He interpret, as to the day or the hour? No man knoweth save the Father. Live ye then, each soul, as though ye expected him today. Then ye shall see Him as He is, when ye live such a life. 10. (Q) Can you give us any suggestions as to our lecture work when my body is sufficiently regenerated for that phase of our work? (A) As ye receive, so give out. And in giving, remember the Lord is the way and the truth and the light. They that climb up some other deceive themselves. 11. We are through. REPORTS OF READING 3011-3 M 68 R1. See subsequent notations under his Ck. Physical Rdg. 3011-2. R2. 2/14/46 Dr. [3011] died. We read a beautiful memorial to him in a metaphysical magazine.

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