Edgar Cayce Astrology

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. [Psalms 19:1-2]

Edgar Cayce suggests that these verses from the Bible Psalms refer to astrological patterns of influences [too]. When asked, he answers it is "Well for everyone to make a study of astrology!" [Cayce Reading 311-10].

Extracted Cayce Teachings

Zodiac signs.

Edgar Cayce gave astrological readings to a variety of people. Scores of books that describe or touch on his astrology teachings have been published. In some sources he is quoted verbatim. The following gleanings are in line with his general astrology teachings. They are taken from The Perfect Horoscope: Following the Astrological Guidelines Established by Edgar Cayce, most often in the form of renderings. For book data, see at bottom. [236, 16]

Cayce teaches that we are to apply laws and good principles intelligently and as diligently as we are up to. We are to enhance progress by profiting from good guidance, and by maximising sound depth somehow. [236, 139]

In this scenario each soul oversees the choice of birth time, and much else. What is fit is to go for soul advancement, and that is the proper perspective. [130, 135]

Awareness of a situation can lead into forecasts of promptings and influences for making decisions, and "forewarned is forearmed", at least to some extent. One is to take the best advantage of things, including astrology. However, some succumb to feelings and some make no choices. Choices may be optimised, however. We have to apply will and our own ideals. And supreme are self-activity, its will, images, and leanings toward good fortune. [133-34, 13, 135, 18, 15, 136]

Influences from planets at birth are like templates. Besides, there are dynamic influences (of progressions) we are surrounded by at any instant. However, according to Cayce it is rather the sojourn of the soul in the environs about the earth plane that determines the influence of the astrological aspects, rather than the position at the time of birth. To spell it out somewhat: Your environment with its conformity and persons in it may influence you far more than astrological drives. [119, 17]

And even though the foregoing may sum up vital parts of your general situation and the astrological lay of the land, your soul is told to be a contribution to universal consciousness. [125]

We are to contribute to Self-guidance, after personally choosing so

Cayce says further:

One is to fulfil the soul's purposes — Vital acts contribute to our destinies — A decision has to be a personal choice. [21, 13]

Being egocentric more often than not leads to negative decisions — Self-exaltation tries and impoverishes the inward relationship. #122]

Each soul is to be itself and surpass all kinds of urges, experiences and influences. Moreover, According to Cayce, akashic records and cosmic impressions from physical birth time horoscopes hardly agree. And this means that guidance from within should be preferred - hopefully. [18, 19]

Activity emanates from a spiritual source — Deep urges arise - astrological urges may be sensed - they stem in part from progressions and are associated with spiritual consciousness — What is felt and experienced may be used as stepping-stones for understanding. Derive something sensible from the cosmos-consciousness - that is, comprehend truly. [22, 23]

Advance to, go for, and stick to the spirit of constructiveness — One is to adhere to constructive activity for definitive purposes. [17, 18]

Major decisions and recurrent fellowship tend to reflect our life priorities

Divine companionship is not automatically attained — One is also to earn such companionship — We are ultimately judged by decisions we make, and not just company we keep. [118, 121, 12]

Experiences are to be dealt with by appropriate or acceptable gains and means, varied as they may be, but not by whining alone

Cayce teaches will stems from the essence — Will is a factor to be dealt with it may change various experiences, and so may urges do too. [123, 124]

A fit horoscope will synchronize with the nature and time of every activity. [124]

Feelings that are not acted upon, may not show in the biography of memorable events — Changes occur, exercise may help. [125, 124]

Memorable events are accompanied by appropriate astrological milestones and peaking instigations. [125]

Many times it comes to the fore that unacceptable gains fail. [139]

Gist

1. We are to contribute to Self-guidance, after personally choosing so.
2. Major decisions and recurrent fellowship tend to reflect our life priorities.
3. Experiences are to be dealt with by appropriate or acceptable gains and means, varied as they may be, but not by whining alone.

Willner, John. The Perfect Horoscope: Following the Astrological Guidelines Established by Edgar Cayce. New York, NY: Paraview Press, 2001.