kimberlysteele | Ogham Readings on Sundays

Hi Everyone,

I am happy to read your Ogham free of charge -- that's how I hone my divination skills. I take reading requests until 8pm Central Time (Chicago Illinois USA) on Sunday night. Though I am flattered that people want readings after the deadline, I decline reading requests made after 8pm Central Time on Sunday night without exception.

Please note I will be taking off the weeks of December 24, 2023 and December 31, 2023. Readings will resume as usual January 7, 2024.

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From:

kimberlysteele

Hi Everyone,

Readings may be delayed this week because my father's memorial service is this Sunday. Thanks for your patience.

From:

miow

Dear Kimberly

Sending you and your family loving thoughts of healing white light. May your memories sustain you with joy.

Miow

From:

kimberlysteele

Thank you so much.

From: (Anonymous)

We understand. Take care.

From:

kimberlysteele

Thank you.

From:

nebulous_realms

Greetings Kimberly! This past week was stressful - wish I asked for a reading from you for it!

1. What do I need to know to make the best of my upcoming numerological cycle? Your Ogham knows what time period I’m referring to.

2. Does the Ogham like the idea of me purchasing “X”? Curious if there’s concerns buying it or if they’re pretty “meh” about the items in general.

Thanks as always!

EDIT: I hope your father’s funeral service is a wonderful tribute to his memory.

Edited Date: 2023-11-12 07:56 pm (UTC)

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi Neb,

My Ogham provide three cards for this upcoming cycle.

For the You position, you drew Ngetal or Hygiene ill-dignified. When unbalanced, Ngetal can refer to health either being not so great or at risk, so take extra care to supplement and exercise regularly. That said, over-healthing yourself with immoderate dieting regimes or fads is just as destructive as throwing caution to the wind. Health isn't always physical either, and when the Ogham say it is unbalanced, they may be referring to a not-so-constructive or even downright boneheaded way of dealing with an emotional issue, so watch for it.

For the Situation, you drew Phagos or Teaching well-dignified. This cycle finds you in your element, able to not only give of your own skills and expertise but to find the right help in the form of teachers and experts in your life. All of these gifts are wasted if you are not willing to earn them, and when Phagos is upright it shows a willingness to do what it takes to achieve mastery.

For the Outcome, you drew Nuin or Communication. In a direct sense, Nuin in this dignity points to a failure to communicate and a tendency to be misunderstood. This could be on you entirely, but the far more likely scenario is that it is a boiling pot of multi-ingredient stew that leads to misunderstanding. Another possibility here is the failure of technology to do what we want it to do, and that can mean being stymied in travel, commerce, or in anything that involves a machine.

My Ogham like "X" as a purchase. They give Koad or Confluence well-dignified, which is an indication of factors colluding to make it the right decision at the right time.

Thank you for your well-wishes about my father's service. I think it went OK.

From: (Anonymous)

Hello Kimberly,

I'm the guy who received the optimistic relationship readings a while ago.

Seems your Ogham were correct about that woman I met at the speed dating event last weekend: after a brief exchange of emails, I have not heard back from her. In the last email I sent her, I told her of a few things that some women might consider as deal breakers, including my refusal to get the CoVID shot and a recent episode of the YouTube channel The Duran. I have not heard back from her. I did a tarot reading a couple of days after her last email and, if I am reading it correctly, it suggested to me that she's waiting for a response from me... If true, is she expecting me to fold on my positions just to have a relationship with her? I don't know, but I'm losing interest in her. I doubt it will go anywhere anyway. Any insights from your Ogham about my accuracy? If I'm wrong, what else could be going on?

As for T, I have not thought about her much. Last week was busy for both me and her (she's a coworker but in a different department just above mine), and tomorrow I have a big event at my job for which I have been preparing for a while. By the way, anything to keep an eye on for tomorrow?

Thanks Kimberly!

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi Anon,

Interesting, thank you for the feedback. My Ogham agree that she is likely waiting for you to respond, and unfortunately, she may be one of those women who sees the man she dates as a "project". Meaning, she thinks she will be the one to change you. They give Saille or Sensitivity well-dignified in confirmation of what your Tarot said. As for responding, they give you Fearn or Bridge ill-dignified, which says that she is not a bridge to anywhere you want to go. Unfortunately it is very slim pickings out there. If it's any consolation, an old friend who came to my Dad's service today said that she met her husband of many presumably happy years on a message board for fans of Neil Gaiman. Her husband is from a foreign country and moved to the US in order to be with her. I hope it is reassuring to know that your choices are not confined to your local geographic area -- this is the age of the internet, for better or for worse.

As for what to keep an eye on for tomorrow, the Ogham provide Oir or Epiphany ill-dignified. Be careful of false epiphanies, whether coming from yourself or somewhere outside of you. A false epiphany can take a few forms: one is false hope. Another is being all black pill or thinking people are out to get you when the truth is a bit more complicated. Beware oversimplification and rushing to judgement.

From: (Anonymous)

Thank you, Kimberly. I am going to pass on that woman. I'm also going to keep an eye out for oversimplification, whether from me or anyone else.

From: (Anonymous)

...and thank you for telling me about your friend and her husband. Feeds my hope a bit.

From:

nightwatchwaits

Dear Kimberly. As always, many thanks. Please can you enquire of your Ogham what will I be wise to keep in mind this week.

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi NWW,

You drew three cards this week.

For the You position, you drew Saille or Sensitivity well-dignified. This week shows a propensity to be marked by good timing and empathy on your part. Paying attention to detail and being helpful will go a long way to strengthen relationships. You can enhance your strengths by thanking household objects, because this week is a good week to "feel" them thanking you back.

For the Situation, you drew Quert or Delight ill-dignified. Someone may be rude, abrupt, hurried, curt, or a straight up a##hole to you this week and your challenge will be not to return it in kind. Remember that it is the little details of kindness and courtesy that make civilization worthwhile as a project. Also, don't deprive yourself or a loved one of a small treat or excursion -- you have to find a way to enjoy life somehow. That said, sometimes a Delight imbalance is simply that: the Ogham may be warning you against overeating, overdrinking, overshopping, or some other lapse in moderation.

For the Outcome, you drew Nuin or Communication ill-dignified. Technology may not be acting the way that suits the general ideal this week, so be prepared for outages, failures, and stymied messages. Another possibility is the scourge of sociopathic autistic literalism that is sadly not confined to autistics in our current materialist, mouse-find-cheese age of "Reason".

From: (Anonymous)

Hi Kimberly,

So sorry again for your loss of your dad. I hope the memorial service helps bring you peace, and that his soul's journey is a smooth transition.

Question this week -

I recently met two people (a couple) who are friends-of-a-friend. These people were both very "nice" to me, but for some reason I did not like them. I can point to superficial reasons (woke PMC types) that I would have found them annoying, but I feel like it went beyond that. What was it about them that I REALLY didn't like? I feel like something in me was triggered by them (something more than just annoying PMC obliviousness) but I can't put a finger on what it was. Can your Ogham provide any insight?

Thanks much,

J

From:

kimberlysteele

Hmmm, my Ogham give a rather creepy answer here.

They give Ioho or Grace ill-dignified. This could mean a few things, but the foremost is that these two lacked grace, and the only thing we can say for sure is they are clinging on to psychological baggage and projecting their fears and shadows onto you. Ioho, symbolized by the Yew, is Ogham's equivalent to the Death card in the Tarot. Ioho could mean they are plagued with death imagery somehow, and sadly it would not be uncommon if they wished death upon you consciously or unconsciously. People in this demonic age do this all the time, and of course my usual suggestion is to take up a daily banishing ritual and/or do some hoodoo magic to combat their septic energy. Mostly, you would be wise to avoid them just as you would a crazy, ranting person on the street. Despite their facade of niceness, you most likely "saw" their true natures with your growing abilities of perception. Whatever nasty things were infesting them did not like being seen.

From: (Anonymous)

Good morning Kimberly,

To review: I indeed got a new trainee to teach, and have been teaching him what five years of experience distills into Phagos. Saille eliminative tendency came out in the form of my brother's wisdom teeth which were extracted during the week. Tinne was heeded by leaving extra early, consuming emergency supplies, promptly encountering delays and shortages that took up all the slack I let out in anticipation to status quo ante.

To ask: What is it that I need to know this week, according to the Ogham?

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi Anon,

Thanks for the feedback! I am delighted to hear the reading was useful. And yes, Saille being Sensitivity can often mean physical pain. Wisdom teeth... yeoowch.

You drew three ill-dignified cards this week. Though this sort of reading can indicate a crapfest of a week, more often than not, it is constructive criticism from the Ogham that can help you spot weaknesses and prevent them from causing mayhem.

For the You card, you drew Onn or Community. You may feel like an alien within your local pool, either at work or among extended family, neighbors, friends, and locals. Patience will be a necessity and a virtue. Another caution from the Ogham is to not draw too heavily or depend too much upon the community this week, as it won't be conducive to friendliness. Nevertheless, try to give others the benefit of the doubt.

For the Situation, you drew Ailm or Transcendence. The trolls will likely try to drag you down and it is going to be very tempting to match them. I am at an age where I often have the power to obliterate someone's self-esteem for many years via my wordcraft -- as fascinating as it is to have such a talent, I am determined not to do that anymore because I would not like it if someone else used their talents to obliterate me. Ailm can also mean simple melancholy and depression of the non-constructive variety for you or someone close to you, or a need to take some time for self-care.

For the Outcome, you drew Quert or Delight. Over-doing it and drinking, eating, or shopping too much present temptation this week. It is fine to kick back a little but know when to say when. The other and equally pernicious imbalance is to go hard-core teetotaler/dieter and not allow yourself to enjoy life. Gratitude at its core involves some allowance for bending rules and wildness, just do it within sensible limits.

From: (Anonymous)

What’s up this week?

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi PCK,

You drew three cards this week, all well-dignified. Though this indicates a rosy week, be aware that imbalances of the three given cards are quite possible, but you will have a better than average chance of triumphing over weakness.

For the You position, you drew Gort or Perseverance. The long game approach reveals its innate wisdom and you realize some of the benefits of what you have stuck out over the long haul. New habits that are far more helpful than harmful are easier to begin this week.

For the Situation, you drew Huath or Obstacles. Huath is one of the danger cards of my Ogham even in a good dignity, so be aware of risk and don't tempt fate. The upside of anger is when you are able to view it from a larger and more mature perspective, resulting in a balance of Martial force and being able to use your dislike of any given person/place/thing as a thrust block in order to be a better person.

For the Outcome, you drew Eadha or Limits. Apollo said All things in moderation and you are on the straight and narrow track towards the moderate ideal this week. Moderation is the golden mean: it is sustainable, bringing us full circle to the first card, Perseverance. This is a good week to contemplate the areas of your life where you are sensible and moderate. How can you apply your sense of moderation to other parts of your life that might benefit from that approach?

From: (Anonymous)

Greetings Kimberly! I hope your father's memorial service was was meaningful and filled with fond rememberances.

Last week for my situation your Ogham predicted lots of deferment for me. That was spot on.

What is up for this week?

With thanks and blessings, Heloise

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi Heloise,

Thank you for your wishes and thank you for the feedback on last week's reading.

You drew three cards this week. For the You position, you drew Ioho or Grace ill-dignified. As I mentioned to the commenter above, Ioho is the equivalent of the Death card in my Ogham, and if it is ill-dignified, it can be a bit sinister. Its meaning can range from a lack of grace to literal death as an influence, whether it means someone in your circle becoming gravely ill or something more innocuous such as a lack of grace (deferment) when it comes to something like aging. To handle the energy of this card, make it your priority to let go of what is not meant to be or what is not meant for you.

For the Situation, you drew Eadha or Limits well-dignified. This points to good judgement when you are tempted to take on too much or otherwise overdo it. It also points to a rejection of stinginess, deprivation, or parsimony and the embrace of sensible moderation. Lastly, it may be indicating a touch of genius when it comes to conserving energy, sanity, and well-being.

For the Outcome, you drew Ur or Intimacy ill-dignified. Intimacy in imbalance could mean feeling alienated from a loved one because he or she is being a jerk, or maybe you're being a jerk! There also could be a temptation to say what really ought to be kept to yourself, so play it close to the vest. That said, there are rare occasions when you do need to step up and speak your mind, so be prepared to think it out and know your boundaries.

From: (Anonymous)

Hi Kimberly, how do the Ogham think my next week is looking? Thanks!

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi Anon,

You drew three well-dignified cards for this week. Though an all-well-dig reading can be an indication of a rosy week, more often than not, it points to you having an excellent shot of triumphing over your own drama and coming to a place of balance despite the storms of life that are always coming at us from all directions.

For the You position, you drew Ruis or Regret. It's not that this week won't have its moments of being viscerally reminded of what you've done wrong, however, you will be likely to take a constructive and positive approach instead of either wallowing or pretending that you've transcended when you have not transcended. We all have regrets; it's what we choose to do with them that is important.

For the Situation, you drew Huath or Obstacles. Huath is a danger card in my Ogham and I will utter my usual warning about not running in socks or cutting corners with heavy equipment. That said, there may be an occasion where you will require some Martial force, whether that is vigorous physical activity, defending or rescuing someone, or standing up for what is right (or all three, which is a doozy of an event) and you will stand strong. Because this is in Situation, it could be talking about someone close to you.

For the Outcome, you drew Uilleand or Generosity. When you act with generosity from your heart, you can watch as it will sublimate and uplift everything it touches by the power of seven not unlike the ripples of a pond. This energy can and will return to you, though the way it will manifest is something only the gods know. This card shows generosity coming towards you and yours and outflowing from you, creating many exponents that sublimate everything in your corner of the Universe.

From: (Anonymous)

I’m an orphan myself, so I have an idea of how you must be feeling now. May I pray for you and your family, including your father?

—Princess Cutekitten

From:

kimberlysteele

I appreciate your sympathy. Yes, thank you; my family and I would like the prayers.

From:

tamanous2020

Hi Kim,

Just a thank you for the reading from the other week. It turned out to be right on the money (the individual in question ended up flaking on me after being interested in meeting up).

Tamanous

From:

kimberlysteele

Oy vey, sometimes they are correct and it is unfortunate. Thanks for your feedback, Tamanous.

From:

white_bear_chronicles

Please accept my condolences again for your loss and my prayers for you, your Dad and family if you'll have them.
I get so much mileage from each of your readings I'm a bit surprised to be back so soon to ask, What do I need to know now? Then again the Oracle said the respite would be brief.
Take all the time you need in responding, there's nothing on fire that I know of.
All peace and blessings,
Gawain

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi Gawain,

Thank you so much for the well-wishes. Yes, my family and I would appreciate the prayers right now.

Thank you for your feedback as well; I am glad the readings are giving you food for thought.

All three of the cards you drew were ill-dignified. Though at face value an ill-dig reading can seem dire, it is seldom all that dramatic because it isn't my Ogham's style to be dramatic. Think of this reading as a gentle caution and a prodding toward balance. I do a daily reading for myself and I have had some of the greatest days of my life on all ill-dig readings.

For the You position, you drew Nuin or Communication. Tech may not live up to its promises. Sometimes there can be a literal failure to communicate with this one. I have seen this card in this dignity mean cancelled appointments, missed meetings, downed websites, and other snafus that stymy productivity, but it can also mean feeling misunderstood or unrecognized.

For the Situation, you drew Beith or Beginnings. One imbalance of Beginnings is not having the energy to do them: I call this "when my 'get up and go' 'got up and went'". It can also mean stirring too many pots and not having time to do any of them right or not having adequate time to relax and enjoy life. The Ogham's obvious answer here is to let a few of them go, even if the pruning is painful.

For the Outcome, you drew Ruis or Regret. This one may indicate beating yourself for something that wasn't entirely your fault or perhaps was not your fault at all, or being made to feel guilty by a force that is attempting to manipulate you with that guilt. Another potential is that you aren't feeling culpable enough and that you need to contemplate your role in your own sorrows.

From: (Anonymous)

Hi Kimberly,

1. What do I need to know in order to make the best out of this week?

2. May the Ogham comment on whether a certain acquaintance from a previous part of my life (who has shown up later in my life from time to time) will show up once again in my life?

Thanks!
-Eugene

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi Eugene,

You drew three cards this week.

For the You card, you drew Nuin or Communication well-dignified. This is a week where your attention to detail pays off, where you are recognized, and where tech works mostly as it should. It is a good week to be wordy, to write positive reviews and thank yous, and to generally put happy energy out there as it will return to you in time.

For the Situation, you drew Straif or Resilience well-dignified. What doesn't kill us often does make us stronger, and this week teaches the lesson of how a little suffering and deprivation can strengthen the spirit as well as the body. Place the proper limits and exact the proper diligence from yourself, such as in the form of exercise, and you will see all sorts of unexpected benefits popping out of the woodwork. This week also has you reacting in a more balanced and mature way than previous eras of your life.

For the Outcome, you drew Mor or Sea Change ill-dignified, which means the general state of the collective astral in your corner of the world is a crapstorm. This is nothing you did and you need not beat yourself up for it: just as you cannot personally begin or end a drought, you can't do much here either, you just have to adapt and roll with the general vibe. Lay low, stay positive, and don't blame yourself for the symptoms of bad astral weather such as grumpy people in stores, horrible drivers, and a lack of courtesy among the local population.

As to 2., the Ogham either are not willing to say or they think it is unlikely the person will show up anytime soon. They give Duir or Gifts ill-dignified, which means you may be able to draw this acquaintance via acts of compulsive, selfless generosity.

From: (Anonymous)

Hi Kimberly,

Best wishes to your father on his journey to the next life.

My reading request is the usual: What's up for me and my family this week?

Thanks!
-PW

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi PW,

Thank you!

You and the fam drew three cards this week.

For the most immediate or You position, you drew Huath or Obstacles well-dignified. Despite its good dignity, Huath is still a danger card in my Ogham, so watch like a hawk and be risk adverse this week. Other than that, Huath can talk about anger flaring, or on the opposite side, someone having issues with being too soft or pliant.

For the Situation, you drew Nuin or Communication ill-dignified. Tech has its shortcomings this week, so be prepared to adapt to the shortcomings of a tech-addled world. When you have kids, Nuin in this dignity can often mean that difficult balance of how much tech you allow them (video games spring viscerally to mind) being at issue. Thirdly, Nuin in this dignity can refer to having trouble getting your message across or feeling misunderstood.

For the Outcome, you drew Tinne or Defense ill-dignified. Tinne is another Ogham danger card, so along with Huath, this week needs to be one of caution and laying low -- if you and the fam can avoid physically dangerous activities, please try to do so or at very least wear protective gear. That said, a life of paranoia is not one well-lived, and there is something to be said for the kind of lackadaisical upbringing that was so common to youth before 1990 of days spent outdoors and only being called home to dinner.