Ogham Readings on Saturdays
Nov. 22nd, 2024 09:04 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
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
-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.
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.
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Date: 2024-11-23 04:25 am (UTC)Hope you're well!
I've recently received the cold shoulder (aka Silent Treatment) from a long time friend after I went public with my vote for Trump this election. What advice would the Ogham have regarding this situation?
Thanks,
Tamanous
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Date: 2024-11-23 10:42 pm (UTC)Ugh, that sucks. I certainly feel your pain.
The Ogham give you three cards. For the You position, they give Ioho or Grace well-dignified. You are handling this with as much maturity and deference as any human being can, and the Ogham commend you for this. You may have to let go of this friend. If and when your friend comes to his or her senses, at least you can say you were never bitter, mean, or petty.
For your friend, they give Huath or Obstacles ill-dignified. Your friend does not understand where his or her enemies are, and the attack he or she is mounting is completely misdirected and foolish. Your friend is a victim, all right, but it is self-victimization/self-sabotage. You would do best to avoid this friend for the time being as they are only going to become more unhappy and unlucky.
For the Outcome or Karma, you drew Coll or Wisdom well-dignified. The less said, the better. Maybe this friend will be able to get over him or herself enough to remain civil with you. I have a liberal friend who tried to bring up her fear of Trump's "regime" with me and I simply dodged the subject and made small talk about our many mutual interests.
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Date: 2024-11-25 05:22 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2024-11-23 01:17 pm (UTC)To review: I poked around the edges of a gathering of an old hobby, and found that I am still disengaged from it. Still, I was already there, and my main takeaway was that the hype I built up regarding the vintage gear that I finally found there after several years of yearning was overblown. It turns out that I had already experienced their developed mature forms, and their vintage forms were clearly underdeveloped in comparison.
I explored several antique stores, and the same lesson came forth, there are good reasons the items I do have are the developed mature forms. My issue of vintage vs current is that these mature forms are further overdeveloped and fall apart into a maze of complications.
Personally, I found a quirk resulting from my health incident that has me wondering if it's a permanent feature. I already have a workaround, which is how I found out, but nonetheless it's a newfound limitation.
To ask: What is it that I need to know this week, according to the Ogham?
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Date: 2024-11-23 11:04 pm (UTC)Thanks for the feedback.
You drew three cards for this week: all were ill-dignified. Please keep in mind that though an all ill-dignified reading can indicate a doozy of a week, it can also lead you to triumph over adversity. I had a doozy week myself and lots of ill-dignified cards, however, I would say this has been one of my best weeks ever with a great deal of personal bests.
For the You position, you drew Tinne or Defense. Tinne is a danger card in my Ogham, so I suggest an unusual amount of risk awareness. Wear an amulet and try to avoid anything that puts you in harm's way. Other than that, Tinne talks about not seeing the forest for the trees and needing to take a wider perspective so you can truly see your own vulnerability or lack thereof.
For the Situation, you drew Ur or Intimacy. You'll want a closeness that cannot be had, at least not at this time, and it is not advisable to push for it. Keeping your mouth shut or at the very least, tailoring what you say, will go far in making your life more pleasant.
For the Outcome, you drew Muin or Harvest. The Ogham advise not to rush things and to keep expectations low. Look for logical, rational explanations first -- once you eliminate those, then look for why certain outcomes might be consequences of patterns you've put in place in the past.
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Date: 2024-11-23 05:57 pm (UTC)1-2. What two things do I need to know to make the best of this coming week?
3. I think now is a good time for me to re-study divination, as life has slowed down a little bit and I never became too impressive in my ability to discern readings over the past years. Is now a good time to do this?
4. What’s the best way I can serve my Higher Self at this time? That is a lifelong multifaceted answer but I can tell that I may be in a rut at this time due to repeated mistakes along the same lines.
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Date: 2024-11-23 11:17 pm (UTC)My Ogham give you two cards for this week.
For the You position, you drew Phagos or Teaching ill-dignified. There is frustration with what you do not know or cannot know. You may have to suffer someone who is acting like a fool. As always with this card, the advice is to keep your mouth shut at the right time and place, and this may be quite a challenge.
For re-studying divination, my Ogham like it very much for you. They give Nuin or Communication, which means you have a special connection at the moment. The god of communication, a.k.a. Thoth, Hermes, Mercury, or whatever you'd like to call him, is there to assist.
For serving your Higher Self, my Ogham give Quert or Delight ill-dignified. This is a card that reminds you not to take everything so seriously all the time. The gods can afford you all the time you need to figure this out, so there is no need to force things. The direct hint they are trying to give you here is to build the connection with your higher self through consideration, gratitude, thoughtfulness, and humility. Love the ones you are with through small actions more than words, and that includes the spirits of place. Clean your toilet and make your bed in the morning with thanks in your heart.
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Date: 2024-11-23 07:40 pm (UTC)I have short term and long term plans for my life. From finding job in the new country that I am now to buying a house and building up a good life for my son... how your ogham see my current situation? Am I doing my best or I still need to work harder than this?
Thank you so much in advance for your time. God bless you❤️🙏
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Date: 2024-11-23 11:33 pm (UTC)Congratulations on your successful move!
My Ogham give you Tinne or Defense well-dignified for your current situation. Yes, there are dangers afoot but you have managed them and removed some of the worst ones. Certainly you still must keep your guard up just like any other parent, however, you have afforded yourself a great deal of shelter from the storm and that is commendable.
For the Situation, you drew Oir or Epiphany well-dignified. It took some extreme self-reckoning to get where you are today. Your ability to honestly and unflinchingly look at your own life and your various roles is one of your greatest strengths. You are a no b.s. sort of person where it counts and that is why you make such good decisions.
For the Outcome, you drew Beith or Beginnings well-dignified. You have done the utmost in making a fresh start. Nobody could have done it better with the resources at hand. Overall, the Ogham recommend a bit of relaxation for you -- you have certainly earned it. You've kicked some serious ass.
For the "Am I doing my best?" I think they answered that in the previous cards with a resounding YES. They give you Mór or Sea ill-dignified, which means you need to accept that you cannot stop Meatworld from sucking. Meatworld sucks and often there is absolutely nothing you or anyone can do about it. You have to accept that bad things will happen and that you cannot prevent them from happening -- studying Stoicism is highly recommended here, as it is all about molding your own reactions to circumstances rather than trying to change what cannot be changed.
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Date: 2024-11-24 04:42 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2024-11-23 07:59 pm (UTC)Update: I was able to ask my old aide about why she was switched. She tells me that her math skills are better than that of the new aide I now have, so they had to move her to a more math-intensive class. She says she misses the kids in my class. She traded in a slightly psychotic but younger/tender group for an older but more consistently surly one, so I can see that. When I was young, I was painfully awkward at times, so I jumped to conclusions and thought that I must have done something.
I will be meeting friends this Friday. Any advice from your Ogham?
Thank you, Kimberly!
Ennobled little day
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Date: 2024-11-23 11:46 pm (UTC)My Ogham give you Quert or Delight ill-dignified for this Friday. I interpret this as a need to take the gathering less seriously, or that someone might be a bit of a buzz-kill in the gathering, or maybe the weather or circumstances don't cooperate. If you are going in with expectations of meeting someone, that is not likely to happen. You can make the best out of it by making sure you've got a solid exit plan and by doing your best to keep conversation light and lively.
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Date: 2024-11-24 12:25 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2024-11-24 01:07 am (UTC)I plan on quickly explaining that I was going to vote for Kennedy, but he then threw his support behind The Great Orange One. Given my previous background in biomedical research laboratories, I felt like I had to. I will try to be as sensitive to their fears and concerns as I can, but I don't want to lie. They're homosexuals from red states who came out a long time ago, and they're afraid that their rights will be rolled back to what they had 3 or 4 decades ago or worse.
In all honesty, I have no idea how real their fears are. Given the turbulence that's coming, anything could happen.
Wish me luck on Friday.
Ennobled little day
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Date: 2024-11-24 01:41 am (UTC)My essay this week will be about why Trump won. I think it might be right up your alley!
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Date: 2024-11-24 01:55 am (UTC)They were particularly critical of the transexual business when a family member decided that she wanted to be a "him." I think they were afraid of alienating her and being seen as bigots, so it snowballed from there.
Looking forward to that post.
Thanks again, Kimberly!
Princess Cutekitten
Date: 2024-11-23 08:31 pm (UTC)Re: Princess Cutekitten
Date: 2024-11-24 02:36 am (UTC)You drew three cards this week, all ill-dignified. It might be a crappy week, however, whenever I get an all ill-dig reading, I notice that I can usually turn it around far more easily than an all well-dig reading that is often accompanied by a severe sinus headache.
For the You position, you drew Duir or Gifts. Even ill-dignified, Duir is a good card, with the ill-dignity often referring to you giving more than you can afford (this isn't necessarily in the form of money) from the depths of your heart, which will reverberate back to you in many forms and make you a better person. At its absolute worst, Duir is a gentle admonishment to be aware of how good you have it and how much worse it could be.
For the Situation, you drew Phagos or Teaching. There is much you will never know. Much of it could be information the Divine is holding back from you because you cannot handle it... yet. Everything in due time. You may have to suffer someone who is acting the fool. Be careful about how you react if you choose to react at all.
For the Outcome, you drew Ur or Intimacy. It is easy to feel alone when times get as hard as they have been. Talking to others is often not a solution because they aren't equipped to help you or they aren't listening or both. The Ogham suggest connecting with your Higher Self and the ecosystem of the Higher Selves of the loved ones who went before you. You can pray to them even if you don't technically believe they are there.
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Date: 2024-11-23 09:15 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2024-11-24 02:46 am (UTC)You drew three cards for next week.
For the You position, you drew Fearn or Bridge well-dignified. By acting as a good teacher or advisor in the past, you have gained the karma of being trusted (for good reason) as well as being able to take good advice when it comes your way. Only those of balanced ego can access this kind of help.
For the Situation, you drew Phagos or Teaching ill-dignified. Phagos often represents not being appreciated for your gifts or not being compensated appropriately. Because this is in Situation, be on the lookout for people in your life behaving like arrogant asses. Another potential is that you'll be frustrated by what you do not know. Be ready to keep your lips zipped tight, as this card often represents an opportunity to stick your foot directly in your mouth.
For the Outcome, you drew Luis or Protection well-dignified. Even in a good dignity, Luis is one of my Ogham's danger cards, so I issue my usual warning about risk aversion and not running in flip flops. You have true security, and true security is a kind of awareness that can only come with experience. The Ogham commend your "logic first" approach. Perhaps it was not always this way?
Hello!
Date: 2024-11-23 09:27 pm (UTC)Thank you very much for your readings...
Could I please have a reading for next week?
Also, there's a planned meeting for work next month, it's more a Christmas thing and to meet people than 100% work...I had a cold last year so I missed it...no sure about going this year...should I try to go yes or no?
Thanks!
J
Re: Hello!
Date: 2024-11-24 03:25 am (UTC)You drew all well-dignified cards for next week's reading. Though that may seem like a cakewalk of a reading, from my experience, all well-dig readings are usually not as glossy as they appear. I have had some real humdingers on all well-dig readings, so caveat emptor.
For the You position, you drew Onn or Community. You experience the benefits of fitting into a certain niche. By staying humble and friendly, you secure a good future for yourself and your loved ones. Imbalances, if they come at all, are in the form of semi-strangers behaving badly and you having to handle it gracefully.
For the Situation, you drew Huath or Obstacles. Even in good dignity, Huath is one of my Ogham's danger cards, so I will utter my usual warning about being risk adverse and on high alert about yourself and your friends and loved ones. Huath is the life spirit or mojo. You'll have plenty of it this week, and it is a good week to overcome bad habits, to scrutinize your own mea culpas and make amends through diligence and resolve, to handle life's dramas with strength and determination, and to be a good role model in an era where those are few and far between.
For the Outcome, you drew Straif or Resilience. You've got what it takes for the long haul. Moderation is the name of the game, and you have put worry in its proper place: not too much, not too little. True resilience comes from within, of course, and it means that you've built a solid foundation. A good theme for meditation is the story of Peter building his house upon a rock.
As for the work meeting, they don't care for it. They give Ngetal or Hygiene ill-dignified, meaning that it could represent a literal health risk or that it could be unpleasant or dangerous in some other way. Or it could just be annoying and plagued by those sorts of people who don't know their own boundaries or when to say "when".
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Date: 2024-11-23 11:38 pm (UTC)What's up this week?
With thanks and many blessings
Heloise
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Date: 2024-11-24 03:38 am (UTC)You drew three cards this week.
For the You position, you drew Eadha or Limits well-dignified. Limits are the most powerful aspect of nature. You are operating from a place of sensitivity and you know when to approach and when to back off -- no small things. This makes you extremely valuable to know. Very few are capable of that kind of subtlety. Use your discernment to figure out who and what you can help this week; leave the rest behind.
For the Situation, you drew Tinne or Defense ill-dignified. Tinne is one of my Ogham's danger cards, so please heed the usual warning and stay risk adverse. Watch for imbalances of force: maybe someone in your life is moody or defensive without just cause. There is always a careful line to walk here. You have to stand up for yourself without running someone else over. As far as matters of defense against the copious evil of the world, always start with the pragmatic and work your way up towards spiritual defenses. For instance, if I want to protect myself against rapists, I need to avoid sketchy parties and always carry pepper spray. The next step up is to wear an amulet (etheric defense). The next step up from there is a banishing ritual. The highest step is to cultivate a relationship with a god.
For the Outcome, you drew Huath or Obstacles well-dignified. Huath is mojo/Martial force in balance, but the downside here is you may have to use your fighting will, especially in light of the previous card. Be ready to make quick decisions. Hopefully this week is drama free. If so, use this week's copious mojo to deal with past weaknesses/mistakes with diligence and resolve.
Choices
Date: 2024-11-24 01:29 am (UTC)I would like to ask the Ogham what the outcomes would be of the following options: A, B, C, and D?
Thank you,
-MF
Re: Choices
Date: 2024-11-24 03:52 am (UTC)My Ogham give you four answers:
A -- Duir or Gifts ill-dignified. If this one is possible, it will only be because a favor is called in, a privilege is invoked, or a generous bit of help is given.
B -- Muin or Harvest ill-dignified. This is not advisable. It requires unearned wealth and will yield bad results.
C -- Oir or Epiphany well-dignified. This one is good. If given proper thought, it will be self-evident why this is a good choice.
D -- Eadha or Limits well-dignified. This one is also good. It's reasonable and the factors all line up in place to favor it.
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Date: 2024-11-24 01:56 am (UTC)What's up for me and my family this week?
Thanks!
-PW
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Date: 2024-11-24 03:58 am (UTC)You and the fam have three cards this week.
For the You position, you drew Quert or Delight well-dignified. This is Aphrodite/Venus's calling card in my deck and comes with all the blessings we associate with that deity. Comfort, love, sweetness, and the niceties that make life worth living grace this week. This is your call to kick back and relax with family and friends.
For the Situation, you drew Onn or Community ill-dignified. You or someone in the family may have beef with an ornery member of the community, and that includes any semi-stranger such as store associates, extended family, neighbors, etc. It can also indicate turbulence at work.
For the Outcome, you drew Ailm or Transcendence well-dignified. True transcendence means you have honestly faced your setbacks and have focused on the positive enough to overwhelm them. By focusing more on what you have than what you don't have, you'll be able to build the kind of force that strengthens everything it touches.