kimberlysteele | Ogham Readings on Saturdays

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 October 23 - November 6.

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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Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

From:

ighy

Good morning Kimberly,

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

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi Ighy,

You drew three cards this week. All were ill-dignified. As much as this makes it seem like the week may be a doozy, I have frequently found the dignity is more indicative of attitude towards events than the actual nature of the events themselves. The warning is that you will tend to take good things for granted this week and fixate too much on the bad. The challenge is to focus on the good and to be grateful for it.

For the You position, you drew Mór or Sea. The negative vibe around everything right now is likely the fault of the state of the collective astral plane. You cannot control this any more than you can control the movement of an ocean, but since you know which way the current is traveling, you can be forewarned and hopefully forearmed. Expect negative spin, both from within and without, and practice relentless positivity. Above all, keep your sense of humor!

For the Situation, you drew Ur or Intimacy. This card in any dignity is a warning to shut up and not to play all your cards, especially if you are tired or feeling pressed. They wouldn't understand anyway and often the best way of getting along with others is by NOT telling them your exact thoughts. This also point to insensitivity and narcissism among loved ones, who may say they are looking out for you and then act in a completely self-absorbed manner that disregards you and your needs.

For the Outcome, you drew Muin or Harvest. A situation has not come to fruition, something has not arrived on time or as expected. Remember that every instance of worry can be mitigated if not outright replaced with gratitude. Worry is living in the future whereas gratitude is living in the present.

From:

eyvindmartinsson

Hi! I would like a reading for the upcoming month.

Thanks!

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi EM,

You drew three cards for the upcoming month. All were well-dignified. As much as I would like to promise the upcoming month will be a bed of roses, from my experience, all well-dig readings can be brutal. The only indication is that you have a strong, resolved attitude that focuses on the positive and is therefore able to overcome life's dramas.

For the You card, you drew Ur or Intimacy. Whether well-dig or ill-dig, Ur means that you need to watch your words, curate your own personality towards its audience, and mercilessly edit what you put out there. Ur is the subtle adjustments we make to our presented "face" in order to get along with others, and yours needs to be dead on target this month.

For the Situation, you drew Ngetal or Health. In any dignity, Health means to be careful about your health -- it could mean that you're on the verge of catching a flu and only have a small window of time to beat it, or it could mean actual physical danger in some other way. This is the time to be alert to risk. Other than that, it talks about having healthy boundaries, not allowing others to walk all over you, and doing what is right for yourself at the right time.

For the Outcome, you drew Straif or Resilience. You are developing habits and learning skills you need for the long haul. True resilience, however, is inner strength. This card talks about detaching from shallowness and materialism and "growing up" in general. It's not necessarily an easy process but the Ogham think you are up to the task.

From: (Anonymous)

Do your ogham think my planned preparations for my move are going to be sufficient?

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi Anon,

My Ogham think you're overlooking something. They give Fearn or Bridge ill-dignified, which means you need to double-check somewhere and put a back up strategy in place. It could be something as silly as forgetting to drink enough water on the day of the move or packing enough clean underwear. Good luck.

From: (Anonymous)

Greetings Kimberly!

What's up for me this week?

With thanks and blessings, Heloise

From: (Anonymous)

I hope Kimberly won't forget to do readings for you.

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi Heloise,

It's one of those banner days for all ill-dignified readings... yours is one of them. It's not a portent of doom though, nor is an all well-dig reading a prediction of smooth sailing. Mostly this is a warning about negative attitudes and taking things for granted.

For the You position, you drew Ioho or Grace. You have to allow yourself to rest, because that is all part of a greater package of recognizing the power of limits. Know when it is time to quit and let go even when part of you objects -- your gut will tell you even if your mundane brain protests.

For the Situation, you drew Quert or Delight. This is yet another card telling you to relax, slow down, and enforce limits on your own time and energy. Nobody is entitled to your time and energy, but at the same rate, you are not entitled to theirs! Gratitude, as always, is the answer because nobody likes being taken for granted, and I believe the trend may even extend to the divine powers.

For the Outcome, you drew Straif or Resilience. I often draw this card when my finances are especially stretched or when someone is wearing on my patience. This is a reminder that this too shall pass. True resilience only comes from the inside -- how much you save or spend is not the crux of the matter. Security comes from the knowledge of self and the development of inner reserves that finances cannot reach.

From:

mistyfriday

Good morning Kimberly,

I hope you've been having a pleasant summer. The job I'm on is winding down and I may get the opportunity to do an intermountain west road trip soon.

This week I would like to ask the Ogham four yes/no questions: A, B, C, and D.

I would also appreciate some clarification on what it means when a question where a positive answer would usually be considered bad is answered with a few like muin or uilleand? Does it mean that the negatives will be excessive, or does it mean that such a result would not be the negative that is presumed?

Thank you,

Misty

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi Misty,

Well, it's one of those banner days for all ill-dignified or all well-dignified readings. In this case, all four are ill-dignified, which unfortunately means my Ogham do not like any one of them. There are no ambiguous cards here like Uilleand (Generosity) or Duir (Gifts) here. My Ogham skew pessimistic on all the choices, some worse than others.

For A, you drew Straif or Resilience. A is not for you, though it may be fine for someone else or maybe for you at a different time. You would have to either bend over backwards to get it and/or its limits are not helpful or friendly for you.

For B, they give Ur or Intimacy. This one does not allow you to be comfortable and it does not allow you to be you. You would have to pretend you are someone who you are not and the real risk is that you would become the person for whom B is right.

For C, you drew Fearn or Bridge. This starts a negative pattern and connects with the wrong forces. It's almost impossible to get help.

For D, you drew Mór or Sea. This means that through no fault of anything you did or would do, this would not work out or would not be available.

From:

mistyfriday

Since the first three questions were about wether harmful actions or intentions existed I interpret ill-dignified answers to mean that such speculation was false and those actions or intentions are not present. The tile drawn should then indicate the flavor of what motivated the things I'm picking up on?

Your readings and the website you built for the Ogham have been so helpful and I'm trying to get a better sense of how interpretation works. It's not quite the same as the SGO, but I think the basic principles are the same.

From:

anon_ogham

Hi Kimberly,

I'm interested in a three card reading for the next week.

Thanks.

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi AO,

You drew three cards for next week.

For the You position, you drew Oir or Epiphany well-dignified. You are becoming more perceptive and more subtle about interpreting messages from Spirit and your ecosystem. These are often not things you would like to hear, and a common litmus test is that your ego is very much not flattered with what Spirit has to say.

For the Situation, you drew Koad or Confluence ill-dignified. Wrong place, wrong time, wrong everything rears its ugly head when situations try to kick you when you are down. Be ready to walk away, to stay silent, and to not pour energy into opposition so you can avoid making it stronger than it would be without your attention.

For the Outcome, you drew Saille or Sensitivity well-dignified. By pruning away your intentions and even your physical stuff, you become more sensitive to that which suits you and is meant for you. In other words, you clean up your vibe and that draws good luck.

From:

pleiadesdreaming

Hi Kimberly! As always, thank you for your weekly readings. For this week I'd like to know what activities I should prioritize for the health of the whole of me. Hope you're having a great week!

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi PD,

Thank you! You drew three cards this week.

For the You card, you drew Duir or Gifts well-dignified. Duir, symbolized by the mighty Oak, is one of the best cards in the Ogham deck. This one shows you sharing your gifts in such a magnanimous, genuine way that it will bounce around and turn your own life into gold rather quickly.

For the Situation, you drew Ailm or Transcendence ill-dignified. People are jealous of you whether you realize it or not, and what you don't know can hurt you. Protective magical measures are suggested this week, whether it is in the form of a banishing ritual or simpler forms such as natural magic. Envy is extremely toxic and most people are completely unaware of how much poisonous envy they harbor.

For the Outcome, you drew Uilleand or Generosity well-dignified. Much like Duir, it is hard to get Uilleand wrong. When it is in good dignity, it means you are replacing worry with gratitude, which brings more abundance for which to be grateful. "Enough" is truly a matter of perception, not of physical wealth.

From: (Anonymous)

Hello, Kimberly!

What do I need to know this week?

Patrick

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi Patrick,

Did you ever ask JMG about that pushy-seeming entity?

You drew three cards this week.

For the You card, you drew Muin or Harvest ill-dignified. There are a couple of possibilities here: one is that you are pushing too hard and expecting too much from an arrangement that has not had enough time to bear fruit. There is also the possibility that you are doubling down on the wrong strategy, and that means you need to pull back, assess where you are, and determine where you should be putting your precious time.

For the Situation, you drew Gort or Perseverance ill-dignified. Impatience is a running theme this week, so be ready to have your patience tested. Keep in mind that negativity and hopelessness often represent an easy way out because they are both thought-stoppers that engage addictive catastrophic thinking. Try to make better use of your brain.

For the Outcome, you drew Quert or Delight well-dignified. You need to take a well-deserved break even if it is only for ten minutes and enjoy the little things that make life worth living. This does not need to be extravagant. Taking delight in the small things makes you more sensitive, and not in a bad way.

From: (Anonymous)

Thank you. I'm going to ask JMG about the Entity if and when it shows up again.

Patrick

From: (Anonymous)

Hey Kimberly,
I hope it’s going well for you.
Could you ask Ogham for me what if I developed an intimate relationship with GP? Would I be happy long term?

From:

kimberlysteele

My Ogham like this relationship a great deal for you. They give three cards, all well-dignified.

For the You card, they give Gort or Perseverance. They seem to think GP is the one you've been waiting for. They predict you will be very compatible with GP.

For the Situation, they give Ailm or Transcendence. GP seems to have a good sense of humor that matches yours or at least compliments it. I cannot overemphasize how many times humor has saved my marriage.

For the Outcome or Karma, they give Tinne or Defense, which is to say Yes, you and GP will be happy long term and that your bond is one of strength that can overcome obstacles. I'm going to guess you two had unfinished business from previous lives that is culminating in this relationship.

From:

ktdev

Hi Kimberly,

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

Thanks!
-PW

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi PW,

You drew three cards for this week.

For the You card, you drew Eadha or Limits ill-dignified. This is a card of trying to cram too much into the schedule. It can warn of being overly compelled by the fear of missing out. Effort has to mean more than actual results -- nobody is expecting a superhuman. Know when to stop, even if it means disappointment and frustration.

For the Situation, you drew Luis or Protection well-dignified. Even in good dignity, Luis is a danger card in my Ogham, so take extra safety measures and have backup plans this week. It is easy to let the overwhelming bad energy of our era drag you down. Stay diligent, modest, and don't be afraid to stand against the trendy people who exist in a bubble of privilege and cluelessness.

For the Outcome, you drew Quert or Delight ill-dignified. Being too busy puts a kind of blinders on to the smallest, sweetest parts of life. We become so fatigued that we take every convenience of modern life for granted and view ourselves as if we are in a rat race. Yet being in the rat race is 100% a choice. The challenge is to throw off the malenchantment of dullness where you cannot see how good you have it. There is goodness everywhere but it is subtle and when your senses are dulled, they could shout at you and you would not perceive them.