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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Comments

[(Anonymous)]

a) I am looking for an apartment, have heard back from one of my applications, and will be doing a viewing Monday. How do your ogham feel about this place?

b) I am now most of the way through writing the rough draft of a manuscript, and have found a date that I think would be a good one for submitting to a publisher. How do your ogham feel about my intended date for submitting the manuscript?

c) Do they like the publisher I am currently leaning towards submitting to?

[kimberlysteele]

Hi Anon,

My Ogham have reservations about the place you are seeing on Monday. They give Coll or Wisdom ill-dignified, which points to there being an unknown detractor/wild card that will make it difficult to rent there.

My Ogham do not like the date you have chosen. They give Saille or Sensitivity ill-dignified, meaning that the date is not quite right or the manuscript might need to be in a more completed state for you to have your best chance.

For the publisher, they like it. They give Quert or Delight well-dignified, meaning that it is a good publisher that is well suited to the manuscript you are pitching.

[ighy]

Good morning Kimberly,

To review: This week I took full advantage of Huath's unbalanced high energy running a working streak through Thursday morning. I hit the limit on said day to save up energy for my brother's wedding on Saturday and the trip to the farm immediately after. A few cameras, including the Super 8 camera from last time had issues with the battery pack not internally communicating its charge from one battery to the next and then into the camera, so I had to dedicate time to pulling them apart and getting them to successfully work.

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

[kimberlysteele]

Hi Ighy,

Thanks for the feedback! Yeah, I can see how any time around a wedding involves plenty of imbalanced Huath energy.

You drew three cards this week. For the You card, you drew Koad or Confluence ill-dignified. Plans you make this week are difficult to execute; factors don't align and s**t happens. Be ready and keep expectations low.

For the Situation, you drew Muin or Harvest well-dignified. Despite not everything going your way, you've put enough good works in place to see the fruits of your labors. You owe yourself some well-earned rest, so slow down and enjoy it.

For the Outcome, you drew Quert or Delight well-dignified. You are in a rare and enviable state of balance. It is a good week to look at the contributing factors so you can build upon the positive. Much of it is the pace at which you go, but most of it is gratitude. When you are grateful for tiny things most people take for granted in spite of the pain and suffering of life, it beautifies your entire existence.

[anon_ogham]

Hi Kimberly,

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

Thanks.

[kimberlysteele]

Hi AO,

You drew all well-dignified cards this week. As much as I would like to promise a cakewalk with any well-dig dominated reading, unfortunately I would be remiss to do that. I have had all well-dig readings that featured bumbling gaffes and extreme sinus headaches -- it's more of a prediction of how gracefully you will handle the pains of life.

For the You card, you drew Gort or Perseverance. Sticking with it pays off, not necessarily in money, but in the construction of willpower. Willpower becomes a kind of positive addiction. Instead of scattering and disheveling everything it touches like a negative addiction, the positive addiction of willpower draws like particles to itself like a magnet.

For the Situation, you drew Straif or Resilience. True resilience comes from within, not from without. It is an attitude, not a state of finances. True resilience will never be found in a doomstead bunker -- it comes from facing challenges, not avoiding them and accidentally creating new ones.

For the Outcome, you drew Ioho or Grace. Saturn is a taskmaster of a god but if you can accept his limits and not perceive it as an unfair punishment, he will reward beyond measure. Letting go of what is not aligned with you (or what has outgrown its time with you) is powerful magic and shows Saturn you're not fooling around.

Moving

[(Anonymous)]

Greetings Kimberly. I hope things are good for you this week.

My spouse and I are considering moving. We’ve narrowed it down to S and to W. Does Ogham say we will fair well by moving in the first place? Will we be better off choosing S or choosing W for the long term (10 years or so)?

Eve

Re: Moving

[kimberlysteele]

Hi Eve,

My Ogham don't like your move at this time. They are being fairly brutal in their honesty.

I asked them about the move in general and they give Tinne or Defense ill-dignified. The move is too much, too soon. It exposes you to dangers and does not help build your strength. This could change, but right now, it is bad timing. Nevertheless, I highly recommend you seek out other diviners to get second and third opinions.

For S, they give Uilleand or Generosity ill-dignified. This implies that S is dependent on the kindness of others. Either they are helping a great deal and doing it out of love or the opposite, you're not getting enough help because those who could help are withholding.

For W, they give Eadha or Limits ill-dignified, meaning you are expecting benefits W cannot provide or that it pushes you beyond what you can afford.

[roobyalien]

Hi Kimberly,

I hope you are well.

What does your Ogham have to say about my week?

Thank you!
Rooby

[kimberlysteele]

Hi Rooby,

Thanks... I can't complain.

My Ogham give you three cards this week.

For the You card, you drew Fearn or Bridge well-dignified. This shows that you are highly valued in the eyes of others, that you are very special to certain people, and that you have deep ties that will carry you through the storms of life. It also shows a willingness to compromise and to work with what you've got instead of wishing for an ideal that never arrives.

For the Situation, you drew Ur or Intimacy ill-dignified. You don't owe anyone your innermost thoughts or morbid curiosity. Ur in this dignity is always a warning to keep your mouth shut at the right time. If in doubt, leave it out.

For the Outcome, you drew Huath or Obstacles well-dignified. Huath is one of my Ogham's danger cards, so please be aware and take extra caution this week. Other than that, it's a warning not to force things or to let your strong will get the best of you. Huath can also be accompanied by fears of vacillation and weakness, or that feeling of being overburdened like Atlas carrying the world on his shoulders. You may have to let something slide and forgive yourself. Too many of us are expected to be superhuman and we need a break.

[(Anonymous)]

Hi Kimberly,

Should I prioritize making time and finding the money to pursue the hobby I had to take a break from this summer, by studying under a new instructor? Or just work on the hobby on my own? Or neither/give it up?

Thanks as always for you helpful Ogham!

Jan

[kimberlysteele]

Hi Jan,

My Ogham say that you shouldn't try pursuing the hobby with a different instructor... not just yet anyway. They give Fearn or Bridge ill-dignified, which is to say the new instructors available are not up to par.

For working on the hobby on your own, they give Uilleand or Generosity ill-dignified, which is to say No, you have other gifts you need to work on. This card is the Ogham saying you've got a lot of different talents, many of which are worth pursuing, and that perhaps you are a polymath.

For giving up the hobby, at least for the next few months, they give Ailm or Transcendence well-dignified. My Ogham seem to think you and your hobby need some time off from each other. Please feel free to ask again about this hobby. Things could always change.

Weekly Reading & A Question

[(Anonymous)]

Hello, Kimberly! As you predicted, I had an issue with my car a few days ago but it was solvable and I didn't even have to miss worktime because of it.

But the Defense ill-dignified card seems to better indicate my mother's condition getting worse. (She'll Can Ogham cards indicate multiple situations in one week?

And can I have a three card reading for the week? Thank you for doing this every week.

Patrick

Re: Weekly Reading & A Question

[kimberlysteele]

Hi Patrick,

Thanks for the feedback!

Yes, a single Ogham card can often refer to multiple situations. For instance, in my own case, Defense often refers to both a need to stand up for myself and issues a family member is suffering.

For the You card, you drew Ailm or Transcendence ill-dignified. A nagging problem just will not go away and demands to be addressed. Overall, the collective astral is such a septic tank that it is difficult to stay positive and energized. Beware the falsely transcendent -- people who insist everything is OK and will be OK as a form of running away from unpleasantness or accountability.

For the Situation, you drew Huath or Obstacles well-dignified. Huath is one of my Ogham's danger cards, so be aware of all forms of risk this week. Other than that, this talks about diligent, strong Martial energy that is not seduced by rashness but also has no problem being bold and decisive. Use this energy to make unpleasant decisions, to clear tasks from the schedule, and to address old wounds and personality flaws.

For the Outcome, you drew Ur or Intimacy ill-dignified. Ur in any dignity is always a warning to keep your mouth shut at the appropriate time: if in doubt, shut up. Remember that little things go a long way -- acting in a considerate manner and daring to put someone else first by picking up an annoying task or doing something considerate and selfless will pay dividends.

[mistyfriday]

Good afternoon Kimberly,

A while back I asked for a reading involving a relationship with RJ. The Ogham suggested that the experience would be good for me, but the relationship itself would have issues. I think that was a fairly accurate assessment.

I would like to ask the Ogham if that relationship has run its course, if I learned the lessons it was meant to teach, and if a cut a clear spell would be problematic?

Thank you,

Misty

[kimberlysteele]

Hi Misty,

Thanks for the feedback!

My Ogham say the relationship with RJ has run its course. They give Quert or Delight well-dignified, meaning that you've both benefited from the relationship. Like a fruit that has ripened, it is time for it to go to seed and ground.

As for the lessons it was meant to teach, they give Tinne or Defense ill-dignified, which is to say "Not yet". Relationships are very much tied for you to needing security, and I would be lying if I did not admit to having the same need to feel secure... it can be torture. As usual, I suggest discursive meditation on various scenes from the relationship and on your need to feel defended and secure.

For the Cut and Clear being problematic, they say No, it will be fine. They give Coll or Wisdom ill-dignified, meaning that it would be unwise to avoid a Cut and Clear ritual here. The Ogham truly think this relationship is over.

[(Anonymous)]

Hello, Kimberly! Hope you and yours are well. I am considering joining a particular organization; what advice might the Ogham have about this idea? Thank you!

--Sister Crow

[kimberlysteele]

Hi Sister Crow,

My Ogham say that joining this particular org would be a mix of good and bad, probably more bad than good.

For the You position, they give Gort or Perseverance well-dignified, meaning you bring a great deal to the table in any organization you join. You're responsible, steadfast, earnest, and wise.

For the Situation, they give Eadha or Limits ill-dignified. This could mean lots of things, for instance, that it is difficult to arrange or get to meetings with this org, that they expect too much of you, that you won't see eye to eye with some of the people there, or that they will try to overinvolve you in the group -- you give an inch, they take a mile.

For the Outcome, they give Ngetal or Hygiene ill-dignified. This is another warning about boundaries not being respected within this group, either someone or several have toxic attitudes or they expect too much, or there is clique-ish hierarchy in play that is not worth dealing with.

[(Anonymous)]

This all sounds very likely. Thanks again!

Which system is a good choice?

[mysteries_abound]

Hi Kimberly,

I keep vacillating among a few of JMG's systems to follow. Perhaps the Ogham have a point of view that might help. One card reading for each of 4 options, please. Thanks so kindly.

MJ from MA

Re: Which system is a good choice?

[kimberlysteele]

Hi MJ,

For Choice A, the Ogham give Oir or Epiphany ill-dignified. This one is right for someone, but it is not for you, and it would become apparent... eventually. Best to skip.

For Choice B, they give Uilleand or Generosity ill-dignified. Again this is right for someone with different gifts than yours. It would be do-able, but parts of it would feel clunky and alien.

For Choice C, they give Phagos or Teaching well-dignified. This one will work out perfectly and meshes well with your learning style. This one will fit like a glove.

For Choice D, they give Nuin or Communication well-dignified. This is another win-win, this time healing your relationship with Hermes/Mercury. To my mind, JMG is a Mercury/Thoth figure, invoking the benevolent aspects of that god for his readers.

[(Anonymous)]

Hi Kimberly, what do the Ogham think I should keep in mind for the week ahead? Thanks!

[kimberlysteele]

Hi Anon,

You drew all well-dignified cards this week, and as much as I would like to promise you a rose garden, all well-dig readings are usually not that. They do surmise that you'll come out triumphant despite the challenges you face, handling life's crap with grace and dignity.

For the You card, you drew Huath or Obstacles. Huath is one of my Ogham's danger cards, so be warned and take extra steps to avoid risk this week. Other than that, this talks about strong Martial force, powering through petty annoyances and drudgery, and holding yourself accountable enough to be a mighty force for good.

For the Situation, you drew Fearn or Bridge. You are valued and your influence stretches further than you realize. People in our culture have trouble extending thanks to role models and it is not easy to rise to the occasion. You are knowledgeable, admired, and able to work with what (and who) you have.

For the Outcome, you drew Muin or Harvest. Take a moment to relax and breathe -- you deserve it. You've worked hard and now is the time to ease off a bit and enjoy the fruits of your labors. Don't overdo it, of course, but take a little break. It will be OK.

[ktdev]

Hi Kimberly,

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

Thanks!
-PW

[kimberlysteele]

Hi PW,

You drew three cards this week.

For the You card, you drew Saille or Sensitivity ill-dignified. Beware etheric starvation this week, as it can lead to illness and depression. Ruthlessly eliminate clutter and thank your spaces and things for your gifts -- the power of gratitude and order will go a long way towards healing.

For the Situation, you drew Ngetal or Hygiene well-dignified. Ngetal is one of my Ogham's danger cards, even in good dignity, so please be aware, keep up with vitamin supplements and be extra sanitary as a defense. Other than that, it talks about healing taking place and restoration setting in.

For the Outcome, you drew Ailm or Transcendence well-dignified. You're clearing some troubles and the sailing will be smoother this week. Attitude matters, so keep it on the positive side and always consider how much worse it could be, yet isn't.

[ktdev]

Thanks! Feedback from that week: We had already been planning to declutter, so we took this as a sign that it was a good idea. However, when decluttering, I kept injuring and reinjuring an old back injury. I suspect that week is when we picked up the cold we've been having all this week, too (since we came down with it on Tuesday). However, our home is much more comfortable after all the decluttering we did, and my husband's incisions are still healing well.