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 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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Your prayers of blessing to the deity/deities of your choice are welcome whether or not you can donate.

Comments

Reading

[(Anonymous)]

Hello, Kimberly.

C had a surgery a few days ago. Will there be serious complications on the road to recovery?

Patrick

Re: Reading

[kimberlysteele]

Hi Patrick, this is very close to a health question, and I don't answer those. However, I asked my Ogham if they were willing to answer it and they said Yes. They think there is a risk of
serious complications from this surgery. They give Ailm or Transcendence well-dignified, meaning that C will be able to recover... eventually. C needs to be extremely careful. Second and third opinions should be obtained and considered even though the surgery is in the past. Research alternative protocols, supplements, and herbs. Find a competent naturopath if you are able to do so.

Re: Reading

[(Anonymous)]

Thank you.

Patrick

[ighy]

Good morning Kimberly,

To review: The recency bias of negativity has me initially focusing on Coll. I had the unpleasant experience of dealing with a new person at work who did not want to learn his job despite attempts by a coworker and myself to get him up to speed.

Duir expressed itself early by way of testing the film camera at the birthday of my brother's fiancée. While not sure if it actually got the Super 8 footage, it brought flair to the party. I look forward towards the end of the year when I finish shooting the footage and cobbling together a little film out of it.

The word finally came of the travel dates, and everyone's plans are intermeshing with each other. The mesh isn't too tight nor too loose.

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

[kimberlysteele]

Hi Ighy,

Thanks for the feedback! Oooh, Super 8 sounds cool.

For the You card, you drew Nuin or Communication well-dignified. Being prompt, thorough, and doing a thing as soon as you remember (sooner is better than later) are hallmarks of this week. If you do all of those things, everything will fall into place quite nicely.

For the Situation, you drew Oír or Epiphany ill-dignified. Watch out for insensitivity about realizations that need to be had so you can move on with your life. Since this is Situation, it could be applying to someone else who impacts you very directly. Many of us, me included, have a bad habit of procrastinating when it comes to doing what needs to be done, especially if the things that need doing are unpleasant or unflattering. Face down your reality before it forces your hand.

For the Outcome, you drew Quert or Delight well-dignified. This is a nice card. It is reminding you that you've done well and now it is time for some proper rest, relaxation, and celebration. Quert is taking joy in "little" things most people take for granted and not being afraid to stand out for being joyful.

[anon_ogham]

Hi Kimberly,

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

Thanks.

[kimberlysteele]

Hi AO,

You drew three cards.

For the You position, you drew Ngetal or Hygiene ill-dignified. This is one of my Ogham's danger cards, especially when ill-dignified, so I will utter my usual warning about bolstering your immune system and trying to stay out of harm's way. Other than that, Ngetal talks about needing to maintain better boundaries where your time, energy, money, and health are concerned. It is OK to shut some people out -- the dismissal does not need to be permanent. You need to focus on yourself a bit.

For the Situation, you drew Ruis or Regret ill-dignified. Ugly memories surface and they leave you feeling hollow and raw. As usual, I will suggest taking these memories apart in discursive meditation. Remember the whole point of being put through the awfulness of this world is so you learn what not to do, so when you have sinned, it is always an opportunity to not do that anymore.

For the Outcome, you drew Gort or Perseverance well-dignified. If you are in for the long haul, the Divine sees it and of course they see it much better than you because they are smarter and better than any of us humans. Your job is to stay the course no matter how boring and painful. Staying the course offers glimpses into both future and past that can be extremely strange. Be ready.

The Great White North

[(Anonymous)]

Greetings Kimberly!

I am wondering what your Ogham have to say about the next 12 months for Canada. Things have been strange there for a while and the weirdness seems to be continuing apace.

With thanks and blessings, Heloise

Re: The Great White North

[kimberlysteele]

Hi Heloise,

Interesting.

My Ogham have three cards for Canada's upcoming year.

For the main card that represents Canada's identity as a nation, they give Straif or Resilience ill-dignified. Canada is not ready for what is coming. Resources have been flagrantly wasted and morale is going to stay at an all time low. True resilience is mental and most Canadians do not have any idea how to adapt to the times.

For the Situation, Canada drew Eadha or Limits well-dignified. People will begin to decide to do their own thing and their independence will increase in strength. Many will go under the radar and successfully avoid government scrutiny. This is the only kind of effective resistance. No significant changes in leadership will be happening in the next year. It is truly up to Canadians to save themselves, one by one, and this card show they will begin to do just that.

For the Outcome, Canada drew Luis or Protection well-dignified. My Ogham see improvement for Canadian citizens and the building of inner strength that will help in the struggle against elite powers. Politicians are becoming more transparent by the day and I think it is self-evident around the world that they cannot help or save anyone. We are all better off learning how to make a rocket stove than writing our so-called leaders. When a large number of people realize that every improvement begins with Number One (the self), it is extremely powerful.

[roobyalien]

Hi Kimberly,

My job continues to sputter along. What does your Ogham have to say about it?

Is SH considering forgiving me or will I remain in her dog house until I meet her request?

What does your Ogham (one card) say about my upcoming week?

Thank you.

Sending you love and light.

[kimberlysteele]

Hi Rooby,

My Ogham give you Coll or Wisdom well-dignified in reference to your job. You are truly earning the wealth that comes from your job, and your approach of accepting your circumstances, warts and all, is what is meant to be, at least for now. As always, Coll reminds that saying less or nothing at all is usually the best strategy. Don't let people know what you are thinking. Curate your mask carefully. Honesty is often the worst policy. It is only the best policy when you are dealing with yourself.

My Ogham say SH is considering forgiving you. They give Huath or Obstacles well-dignified, and this is to say SH can be very thorny/stubborn and is somewhat aware of this. Don't push for forgiveness. Keep it light, lively, and relaxed. These matters are never the end of the world.

For this week, you drew Fearn or Bridge ill-dignified. This is a card of disappointment, both in others and disappointment coming at you from others. Life is a flaming dumpster fire and it is our job to pick out what little can be salvaged and make the best of it. Sometimes doing our best has to be OK even when it is far from perfect.

[(Anonymous)]

Feedback time: I asked about preparations for a move, and you gave me fearn-ill dignified and told me I was overlooking something. I came into a minor windfall this week, and this has thrown some wrenches into my plans because my move is scheduled for the end of the month and there's paperwork and a bunch of issues involved with getting this money.

Question time: I've wanted to become a writer for a while, but there's always been too many distractions in my life. I'm moving in large part to get away from some of the worse distractions, and while the windfall won't be enough for me to live off of long term, it is enough I will not need a job for a little while.

How do your ogham feel about my plan to try to live quite frugally and devote most of my time to writing for the next few months and try to establish myself as a writer in that time?

[kimberlysteele]

Hi Anon,

My Ogham say that it will be a mixed bag. If you are working, I think they are advising that you keep a job and if you are not working, I believe they are suggesting you look for work.

For the You position, they give Fearn or Bridge ill-dignified, which is a card of disappointment in the people and resources around you and/or the feeling of treading water. Fearn is also easily a card of shady characters with false promises. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

For the Situation, they give Quert or Celebration ill-dignified. Frugal may not be the right thing for now. In the case of any sort of addiction, and I believe all of us, including myself, have many addictions (in my case it's sugar!). Suddenly cutting yourself off from every little luxury and perk of life will actually be more distracting than helpful as a writer. Focus on gratitude and generosity instead of worry. I plan on making an essay about this sometime soon but what you want to do here is turn every "oh s**t I could have saved two dollars on that bag of potato chips!" moment into gratitude for the snack, delight in how good it tasted, and gladness that you had a safe, clean place to eat it.

For the Outcome, they give Beith or Intention well-dignified. You are very serious about becoming a writer and that, in the end, is what you need to be a writer. You have to keep writing and not give up. In my own case, I wrote several novels by committing to a thousand words a day, no matter what. Nowadays, I'm writing mostly nonfiction, and since I developed such good habits when I was writing novels, it is almost effortless to turn my thoughts into essays and books.

[mistyfriday]

Good evening Kimberly,

I hope late summer is treating you well. We're going into another round of 100+ degree days here in central Washington.

I would like to ask the Ogham for a three card reading on how reaching out to M would influence my divorce proceedings? I would also like to ask if my suspicion concerning M is correct?

Thank you,

Misty

[kimberlysteele]

Hi Misty,

Ay yi yi, 100 degrees? It has been beautiful here in Northern Illinois -- the reason the readings are so late tonight is because I spent most of the day in the yard. Tomorrow it is supposed to drop down to 57 degrees at night and only 72 in the day!

For your questions about M, they give three cards.

For the You card, they say reaching out results in Onn or Community well-dignified. M has access to information you need and it is likely you may be able to help M as well. M is a good ally and certainly is sympathetic to your case.

For the Situation, you drew Oír or Epiphany well-dignified. There are some painful realizations you need to come to terms with, and it is likely that M cannot help you even if they want to help you. It is deeply personal. As usual, I suggest dealing with issues like this in discursive meditation.

For the Outcome, you drew Straif or Resilience well-dignified. M helps you to stay resilient and to understand where you are already resilient. M helps you to adapt to circumstances and to see what is coming next.

For your suspicion concerning M being correct, they give Duir or Gifts well-dignified, which is an emphatic Yes.

[(Anonymous)]

Deliberately vague here: what would happen if I put my plan into motion?

[kimberlysteele]

My Ogham says it would work out well for you. They give Ruis or Regret well-dignified. You won't regret doing this. It is meant to be and its time has come.

[ktdev]

Hi Kimberly,

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

Thanks!
-PW

[kimberlysteele]

Hi PW,

You and the family drew three cards this week.

For the You position, you drew Gort or Perseverance ill-dignified. I often draw this card when I have financial worries, excessive expenses, or my patience is being tested. As I was mentioning to a querent above, it's crucial to turn niggling worries into gratitude and generosity and not let them get the better of you. God takes care of us if we let him, and he doesn't do it by sending more stuff, he does it by helping us to understand the bounty we already have.

For the Situation, you drew Nuin or Communication ill-dignified. Misunderstandings are plentiful and it is all too easy for any member of the family to fall into an isolated zone. Technology has many downsides and these become glaringly apparent -- make sure that everyone gets outside and touches grass.

For the Outcome, you drew Huath or Obstacles well-dignified. Huath is one of my Ogham's danger cards, and even in good dignity I utter my usual warning about being risk-adverse and watchful this week. Other than that, this shows some real mojo and family members, including yourself, differentiating from the crowd, not succumbing to peer pressure, and choosing the high road over the easy road.