Soulmates and reincarnation: Ancient principles deepen modern love searchDo the idea of soulmates and
reincarnation seem inevitably linked for you? They do for
me, and that's why I'm including a page on them here. On the role of relationshipsTwo ideas are prominent in Edgar Cayce's readings regarding our relationships and choice of life partner. They also speak to our life purpose, and to soulmates and reincarnation.The Cayce material clearly states that it's prudent to choose our companions carefully. Why is this? First, it's due to the principle that all of us are here on earth for the purpose of growing and developing our consciousness. As such, relationships with some people are more conducive to our growth than with others. This is fairly easy to digest if we just consider our friends, isn't it? Some days, more difficult to swallow with marriage partners. However, it's clear that our marriage relationships have a powerful impact on our growth. According to the Cayce readings, a good marriage or partnership should be founded upon a shared purpose in life and the capacity to help each other grow. The second principle found in the readings relates to soulmates and reincarnation. We as spiritual beings (or souls) experience this previously mentioned growth in consciousness through a series of lifetimes in physical human form. In other words, we have been on the earth many times, and have had close relationships with certain souls. Attraction to marriage partnersAttraction to another and thoughts of marriage could very likely be related to memory patterns (even subconscious memories!) of being with that soul before in a past lifetime. In the readings, Cayce suggested that, often, we are attracted to a particular person for marriage in this lifetime because of such a relationship at least once before.But if soulmates and reincarnation are a fact, we've likely been married to many souls during our past lives. In this lifetime, the questions become:
"Such
as have in an experience found an ideal may be said to be soulmates,
and no marriages [are] made in heaven nor by the Father save as each do
His biddings." (275-38)
These suggest that one could have more than one soulmate. And, that most relationships require some effort before they reach the highest level of loving interaction. Souls and reincarnationThe Cayce readings speak to soulmates and reincarnation, and they also also raise some provocative questions as well.First, is the soul male or female? Both or neither? The readings propose that the soul itself does not have gender. Further, the readings suggest that we incarnate in both sexes to promote our long-term growth over many lifetimes. However, in order to learn and grow, a soul enters into the physical domain (characterized by polarities as light/dark, positive/negative, thinking/feeling, etc.) and chooses to be born as a man or a woman. In selecting one gender over the other, a condition is usually created in which a balance or complement is needed. Often, such a complement can be found in a marriage companion. This is not to say that one cannot experience important spiritual growth during a life without marriage. Rather, that marriage is one great avenue for development. Provocatively, some readings suggest that in ancient prehistory, such as the times of Atlantis more than 12,000 years ago, a soul could incarnate in a way that male and female qualities were manifested simultaneously. It isn't clear from the readings what form the physical body took. One person was told in a reading about an Atlantean incarnation: "for then both male and female
might be-desired so-in one." (288-27)
What is a soulmate, then?Is it the soul that one has married in the most incarnations? Frequency of marriage may be one factor because, according to Cayce, soulmate status is built by shared physical experiences over a long period.However, a more precise understanding is this: a soulmate is a complement to oneself. One Edgar Cayce reading poetically describes soulmates as: "the tongue to the groove, the
tenon to the mortise..." (1556-2)
In any case, love and soulmates are about more than physical attraction. It's about a capacity to help each other at the physical, mental, and spiritual levels. Another interpretationAnother interpretation of the meaning of "soulmate" was offered by Edgar Cayce's son, Hugh Lynn Cayce, who was present for a number of the readings his father gave on this subject.Hugh Lynn Cayce wrote: "The
idea of soulmates and affinities is closely related to the theory of
reincarnation as explained through the Edgar Cayce readings. Two souls
may, in a number of incarnations, grow very close together in their
pattern of spiritual evolution. These souls will need the help and
assistance of each other as they evolve and hence, in any one
incarnation, will be drawn
closely together because of their many past associations and the
intricate entwining of their respective personalities."
Does marriage = soulmate?Those who come across the idea of love and soulmates after having already married can still rest assured that their partner is, in fact, a "soulmate."The readings recommend caution when it comes to leaving a current marriage partner merely because of an attraction to someone else. This isn't a moral stance, as the readings do not label divorce either "good or bad". Caution is warranted because of the principles of soulmates and reincarnation. In other words, it's likely that we'll face the same karma, a.k.a. problems and "opportunities", regardless of which partner we have. In relationships, we most often must face those things we need to work on in ourselves, even when we might sometimes think of our partner as being the source of our frustration. What is karma? Relationship advice for singlesWhat do the Cayce readings on soulmates and reincarnation have to offer singles seeking true love?First, the readings suggest choosing someone who will help you to a: "more
helpful, more sustaining, more the well-rounded life..." (364-7)
In modern language, we might say that we are looking for someone who has the "right vibrations" for us. In fact, 'vibration' is a term used to describe the kind of experience that might be felt between soulmates: "with the union of two that
vibrate or respond to those vibrations in self..." (364-7)
Together, our soulmate would assist us (and we them) in finding a balanced life. Soulmates forever?The readings don't offer a 'magical' solution (a good thing in my view!). They say that even if we find someone who fits these criteria - someone who is perhaps a soulmate - this does not necessarily guarantee a good marriage immediately. This only guarantees a good marriage if both people willingly work together for the great potential of the relationship. When that happens, the relationship can flower.Here's an excerpt from a reading which talks to soulmates and reincarnation - and a harmonious marriage. We might assume that this question asked whether or not these two people were soulmates (remember these readings were done before there was taping equipment - the records are handwritten notes). Q (Client): Is this
girl the type and quality of womanhood best suited to this man for a
successful life?
A (Cayce): May be made so in each. No one is suited exactly in the beginning, unless it has been fore-ordained through the ages of the mating of each. (Reading 257-15) 'Fore-ordained' is not clearly explained. Those that study Cayce's work suggest that it possibly means a choice made by the two souls before being born, or it may relate to very strong bonds built over many lifetimes of being married (i.e., "the mating of each"). The bottom line?There is some rich and eye-opening information on soulmates and reincarnation in the Cayce material, plus great guidelines for making a wise choice of a marriage partner. Also, important reminders to all us that relationships are tremendous storehouses of love, helpfulness and growth.The readings also encourage us not to forget that our ultimate companion is [the energy that Cayce called] "the Christ". They also caution us to carefully consider our actions, if tempted to leave committed relationships, as this may influence our experiences in future lifetimes. In other words, temporarily avoiding the issues we must face in order to grow. Thanks for reading about soulmates and reincarnation!Take me from Soulmates and reincarnation to: Edgar Cayce - More fascinating facts about America's most documented psychic Finding your soulmate - How to fast-track your unique soulmate search Soulmate Site Home |