Reading 2708-2

TEXT OF READING 2708-2 F 50 (Widow, Manufacturer, Protestant)

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Date: 3/4/1930 Sex: F Age: 50 ReadingID: 9816

This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 4th day of March, 1930, in accordance with request made by self - Mrs. [2708].

[Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [2708] and her sister, Mrs. [2756].]

Time of Reading 3:15 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. New York City. (Body and enquiring mind - Questions on all phases)

1. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [2708], present in this room, and those conditions that surround the life. Ready for questions.

2. (Q) What causes the swelling in the abdominal region of the body? (A) In understanding these physical conditions, we must understand the conditions as produce, or are produced in the physical functioning of the body. In the region of the 2nd lumbar, and in the 10th dorsal, we find the character of lesion as brings distortion in the supply of nerve energy to that portion of the mesenteric system; so that when in the cycle of functioning the condition occurs, and when there are the exercises - or an undue reaction - this is made more severe. The condition is, then, the accumulation of those forces as operate through that of the lymph and the emunctory circulation, which is so active - especially in the abdominal region, and when this occurs this produces the plethora throughout the system; becoming more acute in the region just above the ends of the jejunum, and in the cavities there does the accumulation press. This being, as seen, in the right side and just below the floating rib.

In MEETING the needs of the conditions, would be to have those corrections made OSTEOPATHICALLY - as we find would be better - that will REMOVE this pressure, and at the same time keep that of the alkalin reaction in the system to such an extent as to produce the drainage in system sufficient to PREVENT the re-occurrence of this disorder. This, we would find, would be accomplished through the use of Coker’s Compound, or of properties as prevent this accumulation in system, used WITH the manipulations, see, and adjustments.

3. (Q) Is it advisable for the body to rent a house at Virginia Beach for the summer? If not, where should entity spend the summer? (A) As WE would find, this would be MOST advisable, to the entity’s best interests in MANY ways and manners. Not only for the associations and surroundings as would come through such, but for the meeting of OTHER individuals whom the entity would contact by such an association. Such a place as may be found in ANY of the surroundings as would prove satisfactory for the body.

4. (Q) Shall body sell the business of … Silk Co., …, Pa.? (A) This, as we find, would be very well - but not at the PRESENT TIME. In the early Fall, or in February of next YEAR would be better than at the period of depression as exists in such, and the new associations or relations as will be made in the interim would make this more expedient for the body’s interests, as WE find same.

5. (Q) If the body retains this business, what new line can increase the present output? (A) This might be increased better by the new associations with those who have had the EXPERIENCE IN such conditions, and following out those lines in which such an one was most familiar WITH. These would be in those of the new channels of the trade, see?

6. (Q) In what part of the country will entity meet her second husband [See 2708-1, her Life Rdg.], and how will she recognize him? (A) Should meet him at Virginia Beach! He will wear a bloodstone on the third finger of left hand, and BORN on the ninth of March! That’s close, isn’t it?

7. (Q) Is [257] to be a helpful influence to the entity? (A) February and April do not always gee! There are some interests that may be made very helpful, and the relationships held much in the manner as is governed by the entity’s OWN intuitive forces - THESE may be made the better. While such contact will bring many varied associations, not ALL does the entity care to retain. They may be helpful as a whole, though there will be many conditions that will not gee.

8. (Q) Has James […] manager of … Co., of …, N.J., been dealing squarely with the owners of the business? (A) This, considered from some viewpoints - there may have been questions. The individual, as a whole, is honorable, upright, and may be trusted. The ENTITY KNOWS the SHORT- COMINGS, and has overlooked some at times. These, however, may be turned into those conditions as would be worth while, and we would keep such relations.

9. (Q) Should body renew lease of her apartment at …, N.Y. City, when it expires in October? (A) She should!

10. (Q) For what length of time? (A) This will be governed - because remember, in October there will be some changes - but these will be considered then, as to what the OUTLOOK from then on would be. This, as we find, would be made for three or five years again.

11. (Q) If not, where would be best place to go? (A) This will be the best for the present! There will be other CONSIDERATIONS as will arise about that time, but the decision - as we see at present - would be made for this same surroundings.

12. (Q) Would the body’s business suffer from financial loss if she should go to Europe in 1931? (A) Better make it ‘32, and that will be more satisfactory for those that will expect to go with you!

13. (Q) Who expects to go with her? (A) These are to be met yet - some of them!

14. (Q) What investment can I successfully make in order to give a third to the channels through which this information comes? (A) There may be MANY sources that the entity MIGHT be interested in. This dependent, to be sure, upon the CHARACTER of INVESTMENTS the entity would desire to make. There are those with whom the entity has been associated, who deal in just such a way and manner. These, collaborated with, would give FOR the entity the best source, the best resources for such investments - considered in such a way and manner. These will be found, were they in SPECULATIVE manners, in those of industrials that show the combines that are to be of the INTERNATIONAL nature, and to have INFLUENCE on such. Also those of the PARTICULAR RAILS that are of interest at the present time. Any of these, but through these channels would we offer those of the best interest for self, for others.

15. (Q) Does Giatto […] love the entity for herself or for her money? (A) Great big questions might arise from this. Would not be well to speculate too much. The entity knows, intuitively, that there are times when it is NOT for self, but rather for the surroundings and the influence - not only of money, but of individuals - yet there is often shown those conditions when there is seen that within self there is a question if it ISN’T self; but THIS is mostly jealousy and fear. Not to be trusted too far.

16. (Q) Would it be advisable to employ […] or Count [4341] of N.Y. City, as part of the selling organization of Rioner Company? (A) This entity understands the association, and is as one referred to that should be in such a position in the organization.

17. (Q) Will the entity be called to Texas during the year of 1930? (A) We find that there WOULD be some such call, but not for the PURPOSES as is felt that MIGHT be the reason at present.

18. (Q) Is it advisable for entity to have her boy, foster son, [1719] with her this summer? (A) Part time only. During the early portion. Then would be better for self and for the boy, that HE be in other conditions.

19. (Q) Is it advisable to bring […] to Virginia Beach? (A) In the early portion of the stay there, yes.

20. (Q) Then where should he go from here? (A) New England, or Texas.

21. (Q) Any further advice for this entity? (A) In the whole surroundings of the enquiring mind of the entity, many conditions, many various avenues of self-expression present themselves for the entity’s consideration. Consider all well. The entity’s discretion is good. Use discretion, and do not be CAJOLED by another. The will is excellent! We are through for the present.

Copy to Self ” ” Ass’n office ” ” Cayce Hospital

Reports

Reports & Follow-up

R1. 3/5/30 Her sister, Mrs. [2756], obtained a Life Rdg.

R2. 3/12/30 Mr. [257]‘s letter: “For your information, Mrs. [2708] had her niece [2372] operated on and teeth removed against the wailings of the entire family. She said when her son spoke [you in Persian period], she believed. You have SOME wonderful family.”

R3. 3/19/30 EC’s ltr. to Mrs. [2708]:

My dear Mrs. [2708]

How is everything coming? How is the young lady [2372] getting along? Have you had the teeth removed yet? How have you been feeling since your last visit to the beach? What is your sister’s [2756]‘s reaction to her information? (Enough questions.)

We have all been quite busy since you were here. There have been quite a number of people down, and this week we have several and are expecting more over the week end. We have a meeting of our educational committee over the week end, and will no doubt come to some decision as to how soon we will go on with the buildings.

I hope you are feeling your normal good self, and that everything is moving along very nicely. We certainly enjoyed seeing you for the little while that you were here, and hope you are going to find it convenient to spend more and more time at the Beach.

Let us hear from you occasionally, for you know we feel that you are very near and dear to us all. I am glad to say that we are all very well.

With kindest personal regards and love from all, I am

Sincerely, [EC:GD]

R4. 4/8/30 EC’s ltr. to Mrs. [2708]:

Mrs. [2708] New York City

Dear Mrs. [2708]

First of all I want to thank you for your call. I was very sorry that it was impossible for me just at the present to do anything in Mr. Cassidy’s case. So many come up like that when I am giving every bit of my time and strength. I feel very weak and insignificant at times.

Sometime ago you said when things come up for me to talk to you like one of my own people. It’s long been my desire to own a little piece of property in my own name. This morning I find, from a gentleman who is rather in circumstances where he wants to dispose of a piece of property that’s adjoining the property held by the Association. There are five lots I would like to own myself, personally. I wonder if you could help me handle this, or would you care to? It would take $3,000 to handle this. I mean this as a business - I don’t mean it as a gift - rather as a loan, so that it will enable me to get straightened out. I have to give him the answer the latter part of this week.

Hoping to see you down this way real soon, and trusting things are going nicely with you - and with love from all, I am

Sincerely,

R5. 4/14/30 Mrs. [2708]‘s ltr. to EC:

Dear Mr. Cayce -

I am enclosing a check for five hundred dollars which I hope will enable you to close the deal on your lots. I regret I could [not?] do more, but just at present the demands on my purse strings are heavy.

With best wishes,

Sincerely yours [2708] April 14 - ‘30

R6. 4/17/30 EC’s ltr. to Mrs. [2708]:

Mrs. [2708] New York City

Dear Mrs. [2708]

I haven’t answered yours yet of recent date, when you so kindly and so generously wrote me. I don’t know WHAT would happen if we didn’t have friends who thought of us in ways other than what we could do for them - and that seems a mighty peculiar thing to say, when I had asked you as I had about this other - and I want to thank you here for your letter of the 14th. I appreciate what you offer to do, and have done, more than I know how to tell you. I am sure you must have felt that was a little bit out of place, for me to write you as I did - and possibly in so unexpected a way and manner, and such little explanation of what it was all about; but I have been so anxious to at some time begin to make some sort of preparations for a little bit of this world’s goods for my own loved ones. I have tried to give myself in the best way I could for my fellow man, honestly, sincerely, trying to be of help. That I haven’t been thought of for my own personal benefits, or haven’t thought of myself in that way and manner, possibly is as much my own fault as it is of others - possibly the good Lord has known that I didn’t know what to do with this world’s goods if I had it; consequently hasn’t seen fit as yet that I should have very much of same. However, the day that I wrote you, it seemed such a wonderful opportunity that was offered just at that time. There’s a tract of land - five lots - a little bit more improved than the land bought by the Association at first - for it is a through street, paved to the ocean - five lots of 50 by 150, all in one body, or 150 by 250 - that is offered for the $3,000. I knew as soon as it was announced that the university was going to be built adjoining it, that the property would begin to advance - and it already has, as the announcement was made last Sunday. I am in hopes that I’ll be able, with this, to hold it for the time being

• until I will be able to make some sort of arrangements. I feel that if I had this, I could arrange sometime very soon to get a house built on it. Then, its closeness to the university and hospital would not only enhance the value of the association property, but would offer very valuable property for the development or to build a little home on to rent to some of those who would come in; for the housing proposition is going to be one who that will have to be considered when things get started, and unless one gets in at first, not much can be done - and in my over enthusiasm over it I wrote you. I hope you understand me, and know that I wasn’t trying to take advantage of the beautiful and lovely friendship - for we DO appreciate you, we do love you for the kindness and consideration and thoughtfulness that you have shown us, and I can only say - I thank you and appreciate you.

I am glad to say my father is feeling considerably better. He did not allow me to leave him for several days. I have been wondering just how you knew and felt just what was going to happen, that has been the trouble - but he is steadying up, no temperature - his pulse has been rather regular, his heart is doing nicely for the condition.

All send our best love.

Sincerely, [EC:GD]

R7. 4/17/30 Mrs. [2708]‘s ltr. to EC:

My dear -

How I wish I could “drop in” [See 2708-3] on you all tonight, as I feel the need of my Cayces.

In my reading of March fourth the forces said I was to meet “the man” at Virginia Beach and as I am most anxious to follow instructions may I ask for a reading? Then my affairs seem so tangled and my efforts to make something in the market failed me and has caused another loss. I’m not eager for this money for my self, but to help those who need help - so that when they ask for assistance I’ll be in a position to give it.

I wish you’d ask the forces - What time should I be at Virginia Beach in order to meet the man born March 9 - and any other questions that you all feel will be helpful.

I hope - Father Cayce - is greatly improved - and all anxiety removed.

I see you so often - and you come so close to me at times it seems I touch your hand - Such strong vibrations - Keep your cheek close to mine, as I need it - so much - I’m depending upon you.

In all affection, [2708] Saturday Night

R8. 5/19/30 See 2708-3, a second Business reading.

R9. 10/31/76 Adopted son, [1719]‘s letter continued from 2708-1 Reports:

”…I have reviewed 2708-2 and find that I cannot make any helpful comments. Most of the reading deals with rather specific situations of forty-six years ago of which I have no knowledge.

“The Business readings 2708-2 through 2708-6 were commented on in the readings and [had] attached correspondence. I have nothing to add…”

Background

Background

B1. See 2708-1, a Life Reading.

Mentioned Entities

Entity (Cayce Term), Virginia Beach, A.R.E. (Association for Research and Enlightenment), New York City, Texas, Air Shafts (Pyramid), Cayce Hospital, England, Free Will, Gertrude Cayce, Gladys Davis, Intuition, Persia, Purpose, Vibration

Source: The Complete Edgar Cayce Readings, A.R.E. CD-ROM (2006). Reading 2708-2, ReadingID 9816.