Ogham Readings on Saturdays

[kimberlysteele]

I am happy to read your Ogham free of charge -- that's how I hone my divination skills.  Please limit your reading request to four or fewer Ogham cards: though this can take many forms, here are some common ones (all of them are basically combos of 4 cards):

 

-a single three card reading for the week or month and a one-off, one card reading

-four questions about four separate items that require one answer (card) per item
-a one card reading to answer a specific question and a three card for a more nuanced question
-Two separate readings, two cards a piece exploring the positives and negatives of two different choices

 
I am happy to do Ogham readings confidentially via email -- just email me at k steele studio at gmail during the allotted time/before deadline.  I cannot answer health questions.  If you have a question about health or another sensitive, private matter, provide a bunch of non-identifying information and the Ogham will be able to figure it out even if I don't. I'm serious... the Ogham actually tend to "know" things without me being privy to what is going on.

Please note I take time off during Solstices and Equinoxes for Druid stuff and because sometimes I simply need a break. 

My next planned break is from Saturday, December 21, 2024 - Friday, January 3, 2025.

I take reading requests from whenever this post goes up on Friday night until 8pm US Central Time Saturday.  

For a more in depth look into how I read and interpret the Ogham's symbols, please visit my website druidogham.wordpress.com.

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Comments

[fringe_elemental]

Kimberly,

I'm hoping that I don't have to be specific..
You have mentioned that the Ogham know, and since a certain issue has been dominating my thoughts in a powerful way, I'm hoping that I don't have to go into details and just ask...

Did I do the right thing? (Probably in the wrong way)

It will be interesting to see what you and the Ogham might say on this vague question and I appreciate what you do for everyone here.
I'm a regular follower but usually don't comment or say too much.

Thank you in advance.

Colleen

[kimberlysteele]

Hi Colleen,

I always enjoy hearing from you. My Ogham say yes, you did the right thing, regardless of how you did it. They give Beith or Intention well-dignified, which is to say you limited your thoughts in an upstanding way and you did not involve powers or parties that were better left out. You have a good chance of getting divine help in this matter because your intention was well-crafted.

[nebulous_realms]

Greetings Kimberly! Thank you for your readings as always.

1. What do I need to know to make the best of this coming week?

2.

[kimberlysteele]

Hi Neb, can you re-submit your second request?

You drew three cards this week.

For the You position, you drew Oír or Epiphany ill-dignified. There is a realization you may have been avoiding -- you should make the time and effort to deal with it so it doesn't come back and haunt you later. It's also possible that you are drawing a negative conclusion and calling it too early in the game: don't be hasty and remember to counter every negative, seemingly overwhelming thought with three positive ones.

For the Situation, you drew Ruis or Regret ill-dignified. This points to someone trying to use guilt or shame as a lever against you. We all have a spectrum of that exists between the poles of being completely culpable and being completely innocent: the difficult part is sussing out where you are on that spectrum. When you do figure out exactly where you have reason to be ashamed or guilty, the best strategy is surgically addressing the issue and putting it behind you with a sound "I don't do that anymore".

For the Outcome, you drew Ailm or Transcendence well-dignified. You are well-poised to learn the lessons of this week in stride, making the utmost best of the hand you have been dealt. When you are aware of false transcendence in yourself and in others (also known as toxic positivity) and you can also see how you were keeping yourself down, it is a powerful tool of true progress towards a nobler, kinder, and better self. As cliched as it sounds, genuine kindness is the only thing that has ever mattered or will ever matter, and that kindness must be rooted in a disciplined and rather brutal excision of hypocrisy within the self.

[(Anonymous)]

If you want, please join us in saying the Pledge of Allegiance so that the astral pyramid of America may be strengthened.

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic, for which it stands, one nation, under God(s), indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

[kimberlysteele]

Love this and thank you for promoting it. I have been saying the Pledge whenever I see the flag.

[(Anonymous)]

Hi Kimberly,

Would Mercury appreciate me making $64 donations in his name to the local public library for the next 8 Wednesdays?

[kimberlysteele]

Hi Anon,

My Ogham say he would like that. They give Duir or Gifts well-dignified, which implies you'll get an assist from Jupiter.

[waterfal_85]

Hi dear kimberly, I am about to make a biiiig decision. What s your ogham think?

[kimberlysteele]

Hi Waterfal,

My Ogham are mixed. They give Uilleand or Generosity ill-dignified. Meaning that your target may be misplaced here. Parts of this decision are sound but something is missing or off. You might want to rethink and retool the decision before acting.

[waterfal_85]

Thank you Kimberly.. 🙏🙏

[(Anonymous)]

Will Donald Trump be inaugurated as president of the United States on January 20, 2025?

[kimberlysteele]

I would rather not publicly answer this as it may lead to people making assumptions about me and my Ogham where politics are concerned.

[(Anonymous)]

Hello Kimberly,

You suggested that I should volunteer if I wanted to meet someone worthwhile. A volunteering opportunity has surfaced locally and I wonder what your Ogham have to say about it. If nothing else, I might get to know my new town more intimately. I'm thinking about taking the spot that involves driving around town, delivering food to needy people and families.

Specifically: Will I meet someone? Will it be a constructive experience regardless? Am I choosing the best option (or the best to start with)?

Hope everything is going well.

Ennobled little day

[kimberlysteele]

Hi ELD,

My Ogham generally like this opportunity for you.

They give three cards.

For "Will I meet someone?" They seem to think you will. They give Luis or Protection well-dignified, meaning you should be on your guard as you may end up meeting the wrong someone (for you, at any rate) and have trouble shaking her. Remember that being in a relationship with someone you grow to hate is far worse than being alone and much more difficult to throw into reverse. You will have to play it very cool -- don't advertise your singlehood at all, and beware of the needy and desperate. Also beware of the beer goggle phenomenon, which is the kneejerk form of sexual attraction that makes a candidate seem more appealing in the heat of the moment.

For the "Will it be a constructive experience?" They give Muin or Harvest ill-dignified, which is to say "not right away". It also depends on what you are trying to construct: if you go in with cohabitation with a member of the female species as your primary intention, you are going to be sorely disappointed. If you go in with the love of helping the needy as your primary intention, you are going to get all you wanted and more.

For "choosing the best option?" they say Yes. They give Mór or Sea well-dignified, saying not only is your timing right, but that you are making the best of everything you've got and developing the best parts of yourself with this decision. If there is any time leftover, you might consider joining a yoga class, going on a local park district outing, or attending an in-person cooking class to broaden your horizons and meet women outside the traditional "swipe right" dating space.

[(Anonymous)]

Your advice from the first card seems very on point, by the way, and I had not thought of it. I will keep my guard up.

Thanks, again!

[(Anonymous)]

For the second card, I was thinking something along the lines of "getting better acquainted with human nature" or something to that effect, something that will come in handy for choosing that right partner, raising kids, etc. Teaching has only taken me so far.

Also, it'd be nice to put on my sociology goggles and see what this tiny, Midwestern town looks like, one cross-section at a time.

(I'm a scientist by training, but not in the social sciences, btw. I'm more comfortable with chemicals and equations than with people, it seems.)

Thanks, Kimberly!!

[kimberlysteele]

Thanks for the feedback! Yes, Muin definitely indicates a bit of sociology and looking at people from a bird's eye view.

Possible Betrayal

[(Anonymous)]

Hiya Kimberly,
I hope you had a lovely Autumn Equinox celebration. Welcome back.

It has recently come to my attention that a family member with whom I thought I had a solid, loving relationship has turned out to be a two-faced back stabber. This relative appears to be relying on someone else's opinion of me, although I wasn't told who that person is and assume that person doesn't know me, but is only aware of me. My relative made representations to me that appear to have been misleading. I am angry, heartbroken and feel betrayed.[I guess I never imagined that I had secret enemies and certainly didn't think my relative would be among them].

To be honest, I'm not exactly sure what my question is. I guess I'm wondering what to make of this situation and to understand my role, if any, in this situation and whether there is anything that I can do to alter the outcome?

Thank you so much for your time and effort in providing this service. I appreciate it tremendously.

MJ from MA

Re: Possible Betrayal

[kimberlysteele]

Hi MJ,

Ugh, that sounds horrible to go through.

The Ogham give you three cards of advice for this situation.

For the You position, they give Mór or Sea ill-dignified, which tells me that the Ogham suggest you invoke divine Grace within yourself as much as possible because you're right -- this isn't your fault. You have every right to feel angry and heartbroken as this nasty person is using things you cannot help or ameliorate to besmirch your reputation and character. This whole fracas is a symptom of the collective astral plane being absolute trash at the moment. It is up to you to be the better person and to step away, saying as little as possible (proving them neither right nor wrong) until you've had time to meditate on why people do stupid things, and of course these meditations need to include the stupid things you have done. None of us are innocent. If you can resist gossip and trying to find out all the awful things you are accused of being/doing, that would be for the best. It will be a true test of inner strength. The Ogham are saying you need to completely ignore and potentially replace the roles of these people for the time being until a time comes -- and it may not come in this incarnation -- when you can legitimately forgive them.

For the Situation, you drew Onn or Community well-dignified. There are people in your life more than willing to swoop in and fill the void left by the one who is acting like a potential asshat. Get involved with something new, renew an old hobby or take up a new one, get out and walk in the park or the preserve, and generally stay active so nasty people cannot steal your precious time. The hardest thing on this earth to do is to appreciate the moment you're living in without wallowing in the past or counting on the future.

For the Outcome, you drew Ngetal or Hygiene well-dignified. The Ogham are suggesting you employ some natural magic. They think you will have plenty of success there. Put up some sacred geometric shapes around the house and in the bedroom especially to remind yourself of the harmony and order of the Universe, make and wear a red bag amulet, and defend yourself with ritual and prayer. Whenever your thoughts are consumed with the person/people who are acting like fools, counter it by saying a prayer or mantra. Personally, I like the Druid prayer that goes "Grant us, O Holy Ones, thy protection..." but your results may vary. If the negative thoughts are truly terrible, take a bath that is as cold as you can possibly stand.

[nebulous_realms]

Hey Kimberly, thanks for notifying me about my second request.

2. I get the sense I should ask you about relationships at this time. What do I need to know about my romantic and long-term partnership prospects at this time? I have one person I met recently I think I would get along with well, but I’m asking more generally.

[kimberlysteele]

Hmmm... My Ogham think you need to play it cool.

They give Muin or Harvest ill-dignified. Intention is hugely important in forming love/mating relationships. It's very easy to botch. Overall, women crave acceptance and protection. Men crave feeling proud and full of life. When relationships go sour, a woman feels shame (mostly coming from other women) about her man and she will look to replace him with a man she does not have to feel ashamed of. Or she will go it alone because no man truly accepts her for what she is, warts and all. Women also crave protection, which some confuse with money. This is why women are portrayed as gold-diggers, which is often an accurate portrayal. Men want to feel proud, and a good woman makes them feel that way, but so can a bad woman or a slew of them. He also wants to feel full of life, and this is why men surround themselves with youth-markers such as younger wives, the mid-life crisis Ferrari, and hair plugs.

When you go into a relationship, if your real intention is to feel proud and full of life, you can get that without a mate, so why bother? The woman is going to come to you wanting to feel accepted and truly listened to, despite being more Old Green Fiona than Young Princess Fiona. plus she may have the more than tacit expectation that you will be providing for her needs for the rest of your natural lives. If the woman is the right one, you both will have to make great sacrifices of time, money, and autonomy.

[brendhelm]

Hi Kim--

How do the Ogham think October will look for me?

[kimberlysteele]

Hi Brendhelm,

You drew three cards for October.

For the You position, you drew Duir or Gifts well-dignified. Duir is one of the best cards of the Ogham deck to draw, IMO, and this one shows you handling the storms of life with grace. Duir shows you are a good listener with true care for others -- it's not just window dressing, it is from your heart. You have come to understand that what is given from the heart always comes back in various forms, and it comes back in greater proportion than it went out.

For the Situation, you drew Huath or Obstacles ill-dignified. This is one of two danger cards in your reading, and it's worse because it is in a bad dignity. You need to take extra safety precautions for you and your loved ones. Like prepper-level, bug out bag, first aid kit at the ready, storing cash on the sly. October is your month to be ready for anything. Be risk adverse, keep your spending to a minimum, and don't run in socks or hang around any place bad. This card can also indicate an excess or lack of Martial strength. If it is a lack, you'll have to try to remedy it with good, old fashioned exercise and mental discipline. If it is too much, watch your mouth and keep your anger on a tight leash.

For the Outcome position, you drew Luis or Protection well-dignified. This October is an invitation to understand what security actually means versus what most people think it means. For instance, there are people who so concretely believe in the goodness of others, they convince themselves that traveling to a foreign nation and backpacking with nary a care in the world will end well. Many who have done that have wound up in horror-movie worthy crisis situations that usually culminate in being sexually assaulted before being murdered. Was it bad luck? Yes, because I have known many who did the whole rich kid backpacking schtick and survived, however, the ones who do walk into their own death traps are somewhat culpable in the brutal, Darwin Award sense of the term. That said, extreme safety is an illusion. Nothing is safe, life needs to have its dangers, and risks need to be taken.

Amulets

[(Anonymous)]

Hi Kimberley,

I have some queries about some amulets I have recently picked up/am considering picking up on my next travel. I would like to know if they will be beneficial to me.
1) the AV KMT PP amulet for protection - will it be effective and beneficial?
2) Will the AV KMT OK be beneficial to increase my income?
3) what will be the effect of the PST KP heart amulet on my relationships/popularity if I acquire and work with it?
4) What will be the effect of the PST NMP amulet I own on my love life/relationships?

Thanks as always,

P

Re: Amulets

[kimberlysteele]

Hi P,

Here is what the Ogham said about the various amulets:

1) No. The Ogham give Phagos or Teaching ill-dignified, which means you need to go back to the discursive meditation drawing board about what Protection actually means before investing in such an amulet. There is a greater picture you are not seeing. I discuss Protection in the reading immediately above this one for Brendhelm.

2) No. The Ogham give Beith or Intention ill-dignified. Again, it is back to the meditation drawing board. Increased income may not be the answer at this point: it may be getting rid of what siphons away your life force. Etheric starvation (and we all have it) often feels like actual starvation even when we are well-fed. You will always feel you don't have enough if you have etheric starvation, even if you've got your own private jet.

3) The effect will be... interesting. They give Uilleand or Generosity ill-dignified, meaning you will likely get attention from people you don't like very much. Chances are you'll also get lots of attention from great people. It's a mixed bag.

4) They like this one the best, maybe focus on it. They give Duir or Gifts well-dignified, which means this works with what you've got naturally and with what you've already got going. It will have a sweetening effect on your life and it will help you to be generous and grateful.

Hosea Tanatu

[(Anonymous)]

Hello Kimberly!

What do I need to be aware of in the coming week?

Thanks,
Hosea

Re: Hosea Tanatu

[kimberlysteele]

Hi Hosea,

You drew three cards this week.

For the You position, you drew Oír or Epiphany well-dignified. You are exacting of yourself and as a realist, you take a no b.s. view and approach about what needs to happen for a logical result to occur. Sometimes Occam's razor is the best tool -- not always, of course -- and sometimes honesty, at least honesty with yourself, is the best policy.

For the Situation, you drew Fearn or Bridge ill-dignified. The temptation is to throw the baby out with the bathwater. Just because someone once said a stupid thing does not mean everything they have ever said is stupid. Even a broken clock is right 2x a day. Don't abandon ship too early. Fearn also shows the danger of assuming others are too smart or too good. People often put on rose colored glasses when viewing their favorite celebrities, never once thinking the public face could be vastly different from the private one.

For the Outcome, you drew Coll or Wisdom ill-dignified. This is your warning to keep your mouth shut at the correct time... or else. The Ogham have saved me many a blunder with this card in this dignity! It is also a gentle admonishment to you to put in the "carry water, chop wood" aspect of knowing. If you truly want wisdom on a subject, you have to get your hands dirty. For instance, I can read all the books on music and not be a better musician. It really does come down to real practice on a real instrument, day in and day out, without any kind of instant gratification.

Re: Hosea Tanatu

[(Anonymous)]

Thank you!

HT

[(Anonymous)]

Hi Kimberly,

What's up for me and my family this week?

Thanks!
-PW

PS re the reading 2 weeks ago. I had asked, "Am I interpreting that dream message correctly (or was it just a dream)?" Ogham said Muin. Well, I had prayed for help knowing what offering I should make. I had dreamed I gave my hands. I had interpreted this to mean I should volunteer somewhere. How does Muin fit in with this? Thanks again!

[kimberlysteele]

Hi PW,

You and the family drew three cards this week.

For the You position, you drew Saille or Sensitivity well-dignified. Your home is especially restorative this week with an etheric balance that heals and protects. This engenders gratitude and kindness towards each other. The value of etheric balance, thankfulness, and kind acts cannot be overestimated. These are the things that make life worth living.

For the Situation, you drew Eadha or Limits ill-dignified. Maybe it's you, maybe it's another family member, or maybe it's both but someone could be straining at limits. What this means on the ground is a frustration with not having enough money or "security", yet the second you throw money at something, eight more things pop up to take its place. There is also the potential of not understanding the limits in place and thinking you are more limited than you actually are: a good example of this was me in junior high and high school in the 1980s, not realizing I could drop out and either go the homeschool route or just get a GED and no college and still be an accomplished, happy young woman.

For the Outcome, you drew Beith or Intention ill-dignified. Intention is the trickiest thing. Get it wrong, and you end up getting exactly what you don't want because you never sorted out what you truly wanted in the first place. If you're like me, you end up intentionally scattershot, with a million talents going in a million directions and not able to tamp any one of them down in order to gain from it: jack of all trades, master of none. We have to set limits on our time and we have to know our intention in all its truth in order to weed out what we do not desire.

Feedback, not a question.

[(Anonymous)]

Good Evening Kimberly,

I asked a series of questions regarding vehicle purchases this summer. The answers guided me to buying a new Outback ASAP. File this under TSW, I was able to secure a 0% APR loan and a discount (limited time dealer incentives) on the exact trim/color/options I wanted. This all before I unexpectedly got laid-off. Which, given my industry and circumstances, is mostly just an impediment to securing loans and not a significant financial burden.

Thank you,

-MF

Re: Feedback, not a question.

[kimberlysteele]

Thank you! I'm delighted the Ogham could help.