gistfile1.php

public function initialize() {
        parent::initialize();
        $this->Auth->deny();
        $this->loadModel('Users');
        $this->loadModel('Items');

        $user = $this->Users->find()
            ->where(['id' => $this->Auth->user('id')])
            ->contain(['Ranks'])
            ->first()
            ->toArray();

        $this->set('user', $user);
    }