What Did Edgar Cayce Really Say
About Earth Changes?
Kevin J. Todeschi
Because I had originally been so concerned with Cayce’s earth change predictions, I was surprised
when I eventually counted them for myself. Less than twenty of the readings even discuss physical
earth changes! Some of these readings suggest that the entire planet can expect major earthquakes
and inundations before the turn of the century. A few, given concerning the period 1932-1936 are
especially fatalistic. Oftentimes, they are the very readings that have been quoted out of context or
have proven to be inaccurate. Just one example is the frequently quoted reading which states, “The
earth will be broken up in many places. The early portion will see a change in the physical aspect of the
west coast of America...” (3976-15) This reading was even quoted in A.R.E.’s long-running
“Introductory Film” (1975-1993). But the question to which Cayce was actually responding dealt with
the changes to be expected in 1934!
The readings also pinpointed 1936 as a year of major change. However, the readings suggested that
the change would entail “the breaking up of many POWERS” in terms of “world affairs.” The irony of
this date is that 1936 did mark the outbreak of civil war in Spain, Chiang Kai-shek’s declaration of war
on Japan, and Hitler’s reoccupation of the Rhineland – an event which many pinpoint as the impetus
for the eventual outbreak of World War II. Rather than earthquakes, the changes expressed
themselves in the affairs of humankind through the outbreak of war.
For the most part, Cayce’s perspective of future events is positive. A number of readings suggest that
the changes will be gradual not cataclysmic, resulting in the dawning of a “New Age” of hope and
community for all of humankind. The readings also saw the period between 1958-1998 as one of great
global transformation – changes that would enable us to move from the vibrational consciousness of
the Piscean Age into that of the Aquarian.
However, to be true to some individuals’ interpretations of the Cayce material, I must add there are a
number of readings which suggest that the earth would receive major physical changes before 1998,
with a shifting of the poles between 1998-2001. Undoubtedly, changes of this magnitude would have
had catastrophic effects upon all of humankind, most likely destroying civilization as we know it. These
external events would so alter the lives of any survivors that the only way remaining for them to turn
would be to place all of their faith in God. Since several readings are fairly insistent that the changes
will occur and they haven’t, should we expect the worst for some time in our history or should we
assume that Cayce was wrong?
Kevin Todeschi is
A.R.E.'s Executive Director and CEO. As both student and teacher
of the Edgar Cayce material for thirty years, he is the author
of over twenty books, including his most recent, God In Real Life: Personal Encounters with the Divine, and
the bestselling Edgar Cayce on the Akashic Records. Known for his ability
to explain complex subjects in a straightforward and easy to
understand manner, Kevin is popular for his insight and his sense
of humor.
Copyright 2009, Kevin J. Todeschi