Ogham Readings on Saturdays
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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, March 22, 2025 - Friday, March 28, 2025.
My next planned break is from Saturday, March 22, 2025 - Friday, March 28, 2025.
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Date: 2025-02-01 02:29 am (UTC)Do the Ogham think it a good idea for me to do X this year?
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Date: 2025-02-01 09:38 pm (UTC)The Ogham say No. They give Ioho or Grace ill-dignified, which means this choice represents something you have to let go of for the time being or that it's too much and does not allow you proper downtime and rest.
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Date: 2025-02-01 03:12 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2025-02-01 09:45 pm (UTC)You drew three cards for this week.
For the You or most immediate position, you drew Fearn or Bridge well-dignified. By being helpful, magnanimous, and giving people and situations the benefit of the doubt, you have drawn sympathetic and helpful energy to yourself. Hopefully you can use this energy to advance your case.
For the Situation, you drew Eadha or Limits well-dignified. Your limits may be pushed but you are likely to react in a sensible and mature manner. Eliminating distractions, including those items and activities that you are lukewarm about, is especially beneficial this week and helps you to focus on what truly matters to you. Realizing how unique the things that matter are to you is part of the process of knowing yourself.
For the Outcome, you drew Ruis or Regret ill-dignified. I often get this card when a bunch of bad memories, especially memories of what I've done wrong, bubble up or are thrown in my face by a malevolent party. The measure of strength here is to own your mea culpas and say resolutely "I am not proud I did that and that is why I do not do that anymore."
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Date: 2025-02-01 07:29 am (UTC)Re: Princess Cutekitten
Date: 2025-02-01 09:56 pm (UTC)You drew three cards this week. All are ill-dignified. I advise never to take an all ill-dig reading as a portent of doom, nor to take an all well-dig reading as a mandate from heaven. It's always a mix with my Ogham. They are just saying it is easy to slip into old, bad habits this week and that working through them will gain you much needed attention from the Divine.
For the You position, you drew Ur or Intimacy. It's hard to love the ones your with, especially because the ones we are with test us so constantly. Nothing is forever and God is not giving you anything you cannot bear. Another dark truth is we all die alone, at least physically. It is my belief (as a former atheist, no less) that a pair of guides typically accompanies the newly departed to "after" and gets the process going. You then visit a congregation of the higher selves of loved ones who have gone before you in a place beyond space and time.
For the Situation, you drew Ngetal or Hygiene. Health is not great this week. In this time of etheric starvation, you've got it as bad or worse than any, so I will recommend the usual remedies: sunlight on the spleen area and head, baths that include total immersion of the head and washing of the hair, especially at the nape of the neck, and homemade food in moderate amounts plus gentle exercise. And also don't forget to breathe from your nose whenever possible and do some deep breathing once a day.
For the Outcome, you drew Nuin or Communication. Messages are crossed and hexed. You feel like you cannot make your point or they're not listening, a.k.a. they don't care enough or they don't care at all. Machines might behave badly and travel might be stymied. The Ogham suggest appealing to Mercury or the Mercurial aspect of your deity via prayer. Forcing things never works with Mercury -- you often have to walk away, think about it in every permutation you can manage, and then revisit it later from a fresh and entirely new perspective.
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Date: 2025-02-01 10:16 am (UTC)To review: I took Ngetal as a call to embrace the wabi sabi approach to my work this week, trading timeliness for quality. Elsewhere, there were loose threads that I found myself mending after they emerged out of the seams of forgetfulness. Small things like clothing and items left behind from a move (why do I have so many jackets?), bills and taxes. I am overwhelmed by this obscene material wealth I am buried in, better to flex by Potlatch and untangle myself a bit.
To ask: What is it that I need to know this week, according to the Ogham?
Also, what does the Ogham make of my travel plans at the end of this month of February?
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Date: 2025-02-01 10:09 pm (UTC)This may be a doozy of a week: the reading is all ill-dignified. That said, all ill-dig readings are never guaranteed doozies nor are all well-dig ones guaranteed cakewalks. Usually an all-dig reading is a gentle warning not to slip into old, negative habits.
For the You position, you drew Phagos or Teaching. You may have to deal with foolishness, including your own. For me, the most recent manifestation of Phagos ill-dig has been in the form of computer confusion. I'm usually great with computers but lately I find that I am very impatient and cannot hack my way around computer errors like I used to. It's important with Phagos in this dignity to not behave rashly, to remain silent until you've had lots of time to think things over, and to not make decisions that force you to step into piles of proverbial doodoo.
For the Situation, you drew Ioho or Grace. It is time to let go of something and you don't feel ready. There is also the possibility of being frustrated and jettisoning too much and thereby throwing out the baby with the bathwater. A good example of this is dieting. We see ourselves in the mirror and think "Oh no, I'm fat!" and then severely restrict calories and work out like a psycho for a couple of weeks. A far better approach would be to eat ever so slightly less and to add a tiny bit more physical movement to each day. Or let's say I look into the mirror and my jowls and eye bags look a bit worse than usual. If I were a celebrity influencer, I would go crazy and get a bunch of fillers and a facelift until I looked like a sexbot from Uncanny Valley. Or if I were the opposite and couldn't be bothered to care, I would go out with crusty eyes and a stained pair of overalls with spaghetti sauce on my chin. The middle ground is always more sensible.
For the Outcome, you drew Quert or Delight. Welcome to etheric starvation, the most common condition of our time. It's bad and you'll probably suffer it this week. You can combat this by bathing thoroughly, eating home cooked meals, sitting with trees, and getting sunlight. Also take some time to do deep breathing every day. This one can also be warning about spending too much money, especially on frivolous stuff, or being so much of a miser that you're not enjoying life.
For the travel plans at the end of February, they give Koad or Confluence well-dignified, which is to say my Ogham like it and think that all factors convene to make it a good trip.
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Date: 2025-02-01 02:43 pm (UTC)b) Is doing X a good idea?
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Date: 2025-02-01 10:11 pm (UTC)My Ogham like mid-August. They give Luis or Protection well-dignified, meaning that it is the safest time for whatever reason and that your spirit would respond positively to expediting the move.
For X being a good idea, they say probably not. They give Duir or Gifts ill-dignified, which is to say it's not the absolute worst idea ever. It's not quite right or not meant for you at this time.
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Date: 2025-02-01 03:30 pm (UTC)Thank you for the reading last week. I was very happy because your reading saved me from taking what would have been a miserable trip.
My questions for this week:
Will the social situation improve for W?
What does Ogham say about upcoming travel to C?
Will A's standing improve such that he has the opportunity to succeed?
Thank you so much!
Rooby
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Date: 2025-02-02 02:34 am (UTC)Thanks for the feedback! I'm delighted to hear the Ogham may have saved you some trouble.
For W's social situation, they say No. They give Quert or Delight ill-dignified, which indicates there is class warfare a.k.a. snobbery going on either overtly or behind the scenes that prevents anyone from moving on up in the rigid, largely unspoken social structure. It would be better if W could avoid that crowd or opt out somehow.
My Ogham don't like the upcoming travel to C. They give Ailm or Transcendence ill-dignified, which means there will be setbacks and problems no matter how you try to work around them. It also points to it generally being a bad time.
For A's standing improving, they say No, it's not likely. They give Gort or Perseverance ill-dignified, which means he does not have what is perceived as good enough for success or that if he does succeed, it will be too much pressure and he will wish he had not taken on the burdens.
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Date: 2025-02-01 04:02 pm (UTC)What's up this week?
With thanks and blessings, Heloise
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Date: 2025-02-02 02:43 am (UTC)It's been a banner week for all ill-dig readings and I am afraid yours is too. Please keep in mind I have had some of the best days of my life on all ill-dig readings and the worst on all well-dig; the Ogham like to warn of mischief well ahead of time so you can prevent it.
For the You card, you drew Duir or Gifts. There really isn't a bad side of Duir, and at its worst, it is a gentle reminder to appreciate your privileges. When ill-dignified, Duir often means a feeling of not utilizing your gifts even when you are giving all you can -- it's a reminder to relax and enjoy the ride. Often, Duir in ill-dignity means you give what the Divine perceives as excessively, and if you are giving in the true spirit of generosity, you will be rewarded sevenfold or more.
For the Situation, you drew Eadha or Limits. You need to think out possibilities, including the possibilities of great success, dismal failure, and everything in between. This is what is required to make balanced, realistic, holistic decisions. Watch out for others pushing your limits or pushing your buttons, or emotions seeping into places where they don't belong. Eadha is a good reminder to say less or stay silent entirely at the right times.
For the Outcome, you drew Fearn or Bridge. Watch out for snake oil salesmen or loved ones falling for tricks and bad actors. A good example of this is a loved one who thinks everything his doctor says is the gospel truth. That said, no advisor is ever perfect, so you have to take any advice with a grain of salt and save the best parts while throwing away the bad ones.
Question about a friend
Date: 2025-02-01 04:04 pm (UTC)A close friend of mine has been obsessed with a man for over a year, who only bothered to put in effort for her for about a week last March (what I would consider love-bombing), and then cut off contact, to the extent of blocking her a month ago.
She is convinced that after she completes her extensive spiritual practice to remove malevolent beings set on her from family opponents (which have affected her relationships for years), he will come back as a transformed person who will fulfil her relationship aspirations.
I'm concerned about her and I should also say that I have feelings for her, and I know for a fact that she has feelings for me too, but can't get past her obsession for this (what I think is a toxic) man.
My question is: what is the likelihood that this man likely to come back for my friend to pursue the romantic relationship that she wants?
If he comes back, what will be the nature of their relationship (in terms of intensity and longevity)?
Keeping in mind that as her closest friend, I have to deal with the fallout regardless of what happens.
Thanks,
Anon Kiwi
Re: Question about a friend
Date: 2025-02-02 02:56 am (UTC)Yikes, this sounds like a real mess. Basically the "extensive spiritual practice" your friend is doing is actually black magic to ensnare this toxic man. Pardon my french but the pretense of removing malevolent beings is pure bullsh*t. I call it black magic because it is septic. Look at the intention: she has stated that she is trying to transform HIM so that he will fulfill her needs. All black magic starts with efforts to transform someone or something that is not the self.
If you stick around this friend, be ready for blowback. This includes infection of her septic intentions, such as feeling infatuation for people who are extremely toxic and miserable. You might find you have increased feelings for her AND other toxic women as her emotional plague cloud spreads itself around.
My Ogham think her black magic will be successful. They give Beith or Birth well-dignified, which points out she is a natural witch whether she realizes it or not. The karma of this will be absolute garbage but it seems she hasn't bothered to investigate, let alone care. The gods have plenty of time to let her learn the hard way.
As for the nature of their relationship, the Ogham give Saille or Sensitivity well-dignified.
These two will suit each other well because they are both generally confused, murky, and septic in their intentions towards others. They are well-matched and will quickly fall into a dramatic co-dependence that could last several years.
Re: Question about a friend
Date: 2025-02-02 03:01 am (UTC)Re: Question about a friend
Date: 2025-02-02 05:38 am (UTC)She is a natural witch but I don’t think she does black magic at all as I know her path and it is grounded in pure surrender and worship of the divine mother. In fact she saved me from a catastrophic engagement to someone who did black magic on me and my family last month. So I shall have to to think about your very negative reaction.
She also worships Aphrodite for self-love.
As for murky intentions and confusion, I go agree there.
Re: Question about a friend
Date: 2025-02-03 07:12 pm (UTC)Trees
Date: 2025-02-01 07:40 pm (UTC)Would you please ask your Ogham what they think of hazelnut, butternut, black walnut, and chestnut, in the particular creek bottom area I am thinking of for them?
Thank you!
BoysMom
Re: Trees
Date: 2025-02-02 03:05 am (UTC)Sure thing!
My Ogham give Oir or Epiphany well dignified for hazelnut. They say it will have a protective influence and will help the wildlife.
For butternut, they are not so keen. They give Muin or Harvest ill-dignified, which means the tree will either fail to thrive or that it will grow and spread too fast.
For black walnut, they give Gort or Perseverance ill-dignified, which indicates similar problems to butternut.
For chestnut, my Ogham like it. They give Onn or Community well-dignified, indicating that chestnut will fit in well with the ecosystem you are helping to create.
Re: Trees
Date: 2025-02-02 06:24 am (UTC)Hello!
Date: 2025-02-01 10:01 pm (UTC)Thanks so much for doing these readings. I have been trying to come up with ideas for alternative ways to make a bit of money if/when things hit the fan...some of the options I had previously seriously consider are now a no-go as my ability to do things is a bit more limited due to health stuff...On the other hand, the options that I've been thinking about are things that I'd like to learn anyway, so there's always that
By the way, not sure if these are 2 readings? If so, apologies, I can do a part 2 next time
The question is, I think...
Does the Ogham think it'll be better to learn how to do (H) and if so - learn with J or C
or will it be better to learn how to do (T) - there's only one option for learning this one as far as I know.
To be fair I think (T) would be more difficult to get paid for? The Ogham had already answered previously that learning to do (T) would be a good idea, but not in the context of making money out of it - which is where I'm putting these options now...however, I'm happy with what the ogham suggests, even if it's none will be good for money back-up plans, but you should do X anyway asap ;P
Thank you!
J
Re: Hello!
Date: 2025-02-02 03:10 am (UTC)My Ogham like learning how to do H better than T. For H, they give Coll or Wisdom well-dignified, indicating that H is the kind of earned skill you will take with you past this lifetime. If you work for it, it will be extremely fulfilling and appropriate to you as a personality.
For T, they're not so keen and they give Uilleand or Generosity ill-dignified, meaning that it would take too much financial help and would drain you as well as robbing you of time.
As for learning with J, they like it and give Gort or Perseverance well-dignified. J can help you build long term skills and help you to be independent. As for C, they give Tinne or Defense ill-dignified, and that's fairly damning. C is very much not the right person to learn with.
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Date: 2025-02-01 10:57 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2025-02-02 03:19 am (UTC)You drew three cards this week.
For the You position, you drew Onn or Community well-dignified. You fit in well with the community of semi-strangers which includes casual friends, store clerks, co-workers, neighbors, and extended family. Such niches, though vastly undervalued by our civilization, are the connective tissue of society. By exhibiting generous behavior, you bring similar behavior for yourself and you weave a net of protection around yourself and loved ones.
For the Situation, you drew Ngetal or Hygiene ill-dignified. This is one of my Ogham's danger cards, so I will utter my usual warning about remaining risk adverse and not doing any reckless acts. Other that that, this card talks either about working yourself into a froth over health problems in yourself or in someone else -- keep in mind you can worsen a condition by obsessing about it, especially when there is no moderation invoked to fix it. The opposite problem is ignoring a health condition and "powering through" when you need to slow down and be nicer to yourself.
For the Outcome, you drew Ailm or Transcendence ill-dignified. Just when you thought it was over, there are more hurdles. Don't let life's setbacks get you down. The Watcher at the Threshold is real and is constantly testing you to see if you have what it takes to stick it through. Transcendence can also take on a false guise. "Fake it until you make it" is not always good advice, especially if it involves papering over weakness and sadness so you don't have to face your own debility.
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Date: 2025-02-02 01:46 am (UTC)What's up for me and my family this week?
Thanks!
-PW
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Date: 2025-02-02 03:27 am (UTC)You drew three cards for you and the family this week.
For the You position, you drew Ur or Intimacy well-dignified. You have learned some important lessons about not letting it all hang out all the time. Everybody does not need to know everything, and curating versions of yourself according to whom who are with is not sociopathic, it is deeply considerate. Sweetness is in the details. The people around you know you can be trusted and they know you have their back.
For the Situation, you drew Mór or Sea ill-dignified. Like the weather, the astral climate surrounding your area is foul at the moment. Pissy moods, bad dreams, and klutzy moments are themes. You did nothing to cause this and you can do nothing to change it. To work with it and sail with the wind, lay low, keep activities outside the house to a minimum, and save major decisions, agreements, and announcements for another week. Also, maintain your sense of humor!
For the Outcome, you drew Oir or Epiphany well-dignified. A necessary realization comes that may be painful. Some things are meant to be and some are not -- wisdom is figuring out which is which and grace is accepting the outcome. The voices in our head are often not us. It's a huge and complex spiritual ecosystem and the primary challenge is figuring out who or what we are talking to.