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 emails -- 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 June 18 - July 5, 2026.

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)]

Hi Kimberly,

I've been accepted into university for a master's degree, but my job is ending in August. I've had a few interviews, but no job offers. I'm not sure if I should pursue university or keep looking for a job. Do the Ogham (or you!) have any advice?

Thank you for your time.

[kimberlysteele]

Hi Anon,

My Ogham think you should think very hard about whether or not to "accept" the acceptance. For the prognosis on pursuing your master's, they give Straif or Resilience ill-dignified. 30 years ago, most of my musical college peers opted into doing their master's degrees, and choosing not to follow in their footsteps was probably one of the best decisions I ever made. School is a debt trap, and even if you've got someone else paying for it, it is wealth that is better spent elsewhere or saved. I know getting a master's does not have to be as expensive as an undergrad degree, however, it's still money and more importantly, TIME.

As for getting a job, they say you should keep looking and that you should not be afraid of a not-so-ideal job that you take for the experience. They give Nuin or Communication well-dignified, which is to say that you will be rewarded if you work on your people skills and immerse yourself in real world interaction instead of college, which is in essence a simulation and a fishbowl in one.

[ennobled_little_day]

Hello Kimberly,

School year ended yesterday, so I am looking forward to a 2 month break...

I'm wondering if A, C, or D are causing any trouble for me. Or is it just stress and I just need to relax?

Hope things are going well.

Ennobled little day

[kimberlysteele]

Hi ELD,

Yay! Wish I could say the same but my teaching schedule does not work that way.

My Ogham give you four cards.

For A, they say Yes, this is causing trouble. They give Nuin or Communication well-dignified. Nuin is the world of strangers and trouble connecting on a personal level. Think stranger in a strange land, alienation, always feeling like an outsider.

For C, they give Gort or Perseverance well-dignified, so Yes, again, another troublemaker. There is investment in a way of thinking that is highly unproductive, and that is what is wearing you down.

For D, they give Huath or Obstacles ill-dignified, and this is saying No, D is not a problem unless you make it into a problem. Just leave D alone and ignore it as much as possible.

For "Is this just stress and do I need to relax?" they give an emphatic YES, and they give you Ioho or Grace well-dignified to express this. Grace means you need to let go of outdated stuff that no longer serves you. The gods will provide. You don't need to worry so much. Always combat worried thoughts with gratitude thoughts.

[ennobled_little_day]

Thank you for your reply, Kimberly.

[ennobled_little_day]

Kimberly:

I have been reading and re-reading your response and I think I need to clarify something. A, C, and D can be thought of as courses of action or procedures. Interpreting your reading under this light, would it be fair to say that the Ogham recommended that I drop A and C but continue D?

[kimberlysteele]

Yes, that's how I would interpret it.

[ennobled_little_day]

Awesome. Thank you!!

[anon_ogham]

Hi Kimberly,

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

Thanks.

[kimberlysteele]

Hi AO,

Here is your reading:

For the You card, you drew Ruis or Regret well-dignified. Regret is not a bad thing, because if you refuse to wallow in it while also acknowledging what you've done badly or wrong, it not only prevents you from future error, it helps you to be empathetic when you are wronged. "Let he who has no sin cast the first stone". Make the most of your regrets and use them as the tools they were meant to be.

For the Situation, you drew Luis or Protection well-dignified. This is one of my Ogham's danger cards, so I issue my usual warning about not doing anything risky or dangerous. With that out of the way, this card is an opportunity to connect with your Higher Self and/or your guardian guides, so listen closely for voices in your head that seem to come from yourself but also from nowhere. That is the ecosystem trying to get your attention.

For the Outcome, you drew Huath or Obstacles ill-dignified. This is yet another physical danger card, so I am going to double down on the warning to be seriously risk-adverse this week. Other than that, this one talks about having too much mojo, feeling frustrated, having a hot temper, and making rash decisions. Calm it down, chill it out, and use the mojo only if you truly need it. On the other side of imbalance, mojo may be in short supply, and in that case you'll feel tired and drained.

[ighy]

Good morning Kimberly,

To review: I came back from the trip in one piece despite setbacks and illnesses.

Coll came into play as I was interrogated twice regarding my luggage. As I was traveling light, I went into show and tell mode until they got bored. Turns out the 12oz coffee bag standard in the US is an air travel legal limit, and the 18oz bags I was carrying had to be thrown out. I didn't buy these (the coffee was roasted and packed by family members), so I was not particularly upset, although I wish they told me about these things much earlier.

As I was in the farmhouse I found the baby clothes of my brother and I mildewing away in drawers, and decided to contribute to the baby shower for his January child by packing it all up in a suitcase (the coffee would not have fit inside with the clothes) and sending it his way. My personal bags emptied out with gift giving to all who I wanted to give, leaving only the memory-gifts of the film I shot, yet to be developed and gifted in turn.

Saille was key in keeping me on an even keel despite the buffeting. Arriving early without the rush kept things rolling smoothly.

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

[kimberlysteele]

Hi Ighy,

Thanks for the feedback!

You drew three cards.

For the You card, you drew Muin or Harvest ill-dignified. It is too soon to count on something you thought was in the bag, so prepare yourself for the possibility of it being delayed or not happening at all. Additionally, there are some bad habits you need to work on, most likely relating to your health. Start working on them in earnest. Like my savings account, they may not be all that lucrative, but everybody has got to start somewhere.

For the Situation, you drew Tinne or Defense ill-dignified. Tinne is one of my Ogham's danger cards, so I utter my usual warning about not running in socks and about getting the good ladder instead of the sketchy chair to hang the picture. Other than danger, Tinne talks about worrying too much or not enough. Worry always needs to be put in its place and meditated upon thoroughly, otherwise it can run our lives. Too little worry, however, is reckless, so always be considerate of what bad could happen.

For the Outcome, you drew Phagos or Teaching well-dignified. This is the ability to know and take good advice when it comes your way. The slow, steady approach to learning is the type that does not fail. The Divine likes the dogged persistence and hard work in pursuit of knowledge that you embody this week.

Good Grief, Canada!

[jpc_w]

Hello. Thanks again for the divinations.

Time for some more...heretical questions.
1) There was a political phenomenon/philosophy born out in the Praries Provinces called Social Credit. Is it worth my time to read up on it again, or is it done and dusted as an historical phenomenon?
2) Does any measure of Canadian self-government actually exist, or is it a perspective illusion?
3) An honest Ogham opinion about Canada becoming a "51st state".
4) An honest Ogham opionion about letting China legit take over.

Thanks again.

Re: Good Grief, Canada!

[kimberlysteele]

You're welcome as always, JPC!

For 1, Social Credit in the Prairies, they say No. They give Onn or Community ill-dignified, which is to say that it appears to be finito, at least for now. The community just is not having it, and it is implied that the spirit of the land itself does not want it.

For 2, they say No, it does not exist. They give Ioho or Grace ill-dignified, meaning that there is too much that must be given up for that to happen, and Canadians have not done it and probably will not in the future.

For 3, they say Yes, Canada may very well become the 51st state. They give Quert or Delight well-dignified, meaning that again the land spirit is piping up and it wants some kind of united North America. This is not what I expected the Ogham to say. The North American land spirits are so damn weird. I need to visit Canada in my lifetime so I can talk to them more directly. I wish I wasn't so adverse to traveling.

For 4, they give Straif or Resilience ill-dignified, or No, China should not be allowed to take over. The Ogham are pretty harsh here and are saying the Chinese government needs to say in its lane. China is trying to become the next resource-pirating world empire, yet their own country is in demographic collapse. I know Canada's government has cucked to China pretty hard. It's important to put up a fight. The land spirits will help you.

[nebulous_realms]

Greetings Kimberly! Thanks as always for your readings.

1. What do I need to know to make the best of the month of June?

2. Would greatly reducing the amount of "X" in my life help me improve my wellbeing?

[kimberlysteele]

Hi Neb,

You're welcome!

You drew three cards:

For the You card, you drew Luis or Protection well-dignified. Even in good-dignity, Luis is one of my Ogham's danger cards, so be careful and take precautions this whole month. Other than that, it is a card of alignment with the Higher Self. This month is an opportunity to look at where you truly shine and to build upon the good, because this is one of your purposes for incarnating to begin with.

For the Situation, you drew Phagos or Teaching ill-dignified. You cannot help someone who does not want to be helped, and what is sad about humans is they will often claim to need help in either deliberate or unintentional deception. I recently had a run in where a woman was begging in front of a grocery store. I knew that if I gave the cash/gift cards she was asking for, she would turn around and turn that money into substance abuse. I could see it in her eyes. I bought her some snacks and a drink which she probably threw away. Whatever. I did what little I could.

For the Outcome, you drew Quert or Delight well-dignified. This is a lovely month for enjoying the little things. The appreciation of the small adds up fast to a good and well-lived life. By appreciating the tiny, we appeal to Aphrodite, and if you get in good with her, you will always be comfortable and joyful.

For reducing X, they say No, actually, it won't. They give Oir or Epiphany ill-dignified. You need to look at X and why the amount of it is a concern at all -- is there a fear underneath that concern that you need to deal with? What is the fear and where in the subconscious or in childhood might it be coming from?

[roobyalien]

Hi Kimberly,

This week I am curious about a couple of things.

If I used a jar with a bent nail and salt in situation A will it help ward off the bad energy and evil people who may pass through a fairly large space?

Is my intuition correct that the people associated with BW are involved in a fairly high level of evil?

Will a Talisman help with situation S for Stalker?

Is the stalker leaving clues to be found?

Never a dull moment...

Best,
Rooby

[kimberlysteele]

Hi Rooby,

Ay yi yi. Boy, I hate stalkers. I have had them . . . always men.

For the jar and bent nail, they say Yes. They give Fearn or Bridge well-dignified. This is an appropriate strategy and it would help even though it is a large space. You can also wear a salt bag amulet of the same nature over your solar plexus. I do that.

For the BW people being involved with a high level of evil, they say Yes. They give Ailm or Transcendence well-dignified, which is to say they are of the Luciferian bent. Gigantic egos, narcissism, "we can do anything we want because we are more special than anyone else" garbage. Eeew.

For the talisman, they say No, it's not helpful for situation S. They give Beith or Intention ill-dignified, and that means that the intention needs to be discerned more thoroughly. If you're not making the talisman yourself, it's hard to control the ecosystem that must converge for it to be effective. Go with the simpler salt bag amulet instead -- it is fairly fool proof. And I hope you are doing a daily banishing ritual.

For the stalker's clues, they say Yes, he or she is leaving them. They give Saille or Sensitivity well-dignified, meaning he or she is going to betray his or her identity if you are paying attention.

I'll pray for you if I have your permission.

[(Anonymous)]

Please check your email. Prayers happily accepted.

Time to Move On?

[(Anonymous)]

Hi Kimberly,

A year or so ago, I joined “Breakfast Club”. It’s a small group of somewhat likeminded people that gets together for breakfast once a month or so.

As an introvert, I really had to push myself on this, and overall there was some benefit to me and hopefully to others, but I feel it’s time to drop out.

My sense is that I really am not a good fit for this group, and they are not a good fit for me. The dynamics feel artificial and forced.

It feels like time to bail, but I would appreciate the Ogham’s clarity on undercurrents and outcomes.

Thanks as always,
Valerie

Re: Time to Move On?

[kimberlysteele]

Hi Valerie,

My Ogham agree with you -- it's time to move on.

For the You or most immediate part of the story, they give Gort or Perseverance well-dignified. It was good while it lasted, but you and this group have grown apart. It is time to thank them for their gifts and gracefully bow out for your own well-being and sanity.

For the Situation, they give Coll or Wisdom well-dignified. They did benefit from you and you from them. Both sides -- you and the group -- get to take that knowledge with you wherever you go. You earned it. Nevertheless, it is time to wrap it up.

For the Outcome, they give Straif or Resilience ill-dignified. There may be some dissonance about you leaving, probably not spoken aloud. Again, you'll want to express your gratitude and it would be nice to keep in touch with individuals from the group on a casual basis.

moving questions

[(Anonymous)]

Hi Kimberly,

Hope you’re doing well. It’s been a while, but always grateful for your readings.

I wanted to ask today about moving house. We’ve been looking for a while and the market here on the other side of the pond hasn’t improved much…Everything seems frozen in time - 2022 prices time! - we want to move and have decided on a different area:“B”, that’s cheaper to improve our options.

My main question is: what does the Ogham think about us moving to B?

and if there’s a possibility for another question…there was a house we managed to see, that went off the market the day after our viewing…when we were thinking about putting an offer… Now it’s back on the market…Is this house a good place for us? I’m a bit conflicted about it…I like it,it's the right size, etc.. but not so sure about it because the husband became ill a few months after they moved in and died…so I’m not sure if this house is good for us after all? It’s a bit grim to be honest, although I know that a lot of houses only go on the market when the owner passes away

Thank again for you readings!
J

Re: moving questions

[kimberlysteele]

Hi J,

Thanks, glad to hear from you.

For moving to B, my Ogham like it. They give Huath or Obstacles well-dignified, meaning moving to B would be no picnic, but things that are worth it are worth the struggle and B would be worth the struggle.

For the house that is back on the market, they give Phagos or Teaching well-dignified, which means it would be a house where you could make it work. It wouldn't be easy and you would have to learn a few things to fit in there, but again, as in the last card, it would be worth the struggle.

I also asked if you should just wait, and they say Yes. They give Beith or Intention well-dignified for waiting as long as you possibly can. From what I see on social media (for odd reasons, I follow real estate trends despite having zero plans to buy another house again) and we are in a bubble that is popping depending on where you want to move. Markets in Florida and other southern states are very soft and getting softer. Illinois is still expensive as hell (highest property tax in the US, yay!) but other states are finally beginning to loosen the high-price death grip. If you can stand waiting out this year, depending on where you are moving, things may change.

[(Anonymous)]

Hi Kimberly,

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

And, I'd like to again ask a 1-card, "What do I need to know about the current situation with this group?"

Thanks!
-PW
PS Still working on that upcoming event, wish us all luck!

[kimberlysteele]

Hi PW,

You drew three cards for the week.

For the You position, you drew Ur or Intimacy well-dignified. Even in good dignity, this is a warning to keep your mouth shut at the right time. Don't speak up unless you are absolutely sure you need to do so. Other than that, it talks about being a tight family unit and the energy of building the good.

For the Situation ,you drew Eadha or Limits well-dignified. You make reasonable concessions this week, yet you stand firm where it truly matters. So much of family harmony is knowing when to give a little and when to say "absolutely not."

For the Outcome, you drew Ngetal or Hygiene well-dignified. This one can be a health-danger card even in good dignity, so I am going to make the usual suggestions: drinking 4-8 oz of warm water every morning, eating sunflower and/or pumpkin seeds once per day, and practicing moderation in all things. Other than that, Ngetal is about setting healthy boundaries and knowing where you end and the outside world/the world of others begins.

For the group, it's Fearn or Bridge ill-dignified. There are some troublemakers in this group, I can tell. Overgrown children, from what I am sensing. Be the bigger person, always give the benefit of the doubt and assume the good first. Play dumb and innocent whenever possible. The biggest trouble in groups like this are Negative Nancies (they're jealous, but it's not personal, their whole lives are full of envy, you should pity their emptiness) who sense your insecurity and weaponize it against you with "GOTCHA!" moments. Stay positive, light, and lively and they won't be able to touch you.

[(Anonymous)]

Hi Kimberly, could I get a what's up reading for the week ahead? Many thanks!

[kimberlysteele]

Hi Anon, sure thing.

You drew three cards for this week.

For the You card, you drew Straif or Resilience well-dignified. There are some tests this week, but you are ready for them. True resilience has nothing to do with upbringing, financial circumstances, or privilege -- it is all attitude. Think through as many outcomes and scenarios as you can, and imagine what your emotions might include. This makes you truly ready for anything.

For the Situation, you drew Luis or Protection well-dignified. Even in good dignity, Luis is one of my Ogham's danger cards, so be aware and don't take unnecessary risks this week. Your higher self and possibly your Holy Guardian Angel are trying to get your attention. This is a good week to think about your noblest goals and best talents. Where do the two intersect? What life circumstances have presented opposition to your goals and talents?

For the Outcome, you drew Phagos or Teaching ill-dignified. There is something that you don't know that you suspect can hurt you, or at least might be a threat, and that is frustrating. Phagos reminds you to be patient. You are not a god and you should not expect superpowers of yourself, nor should anyone expect you to be superpowered. This is also a warning that education isn't always serving a coherent purpose and that to be well-rounded, you must look outside of establishment teachings.