kimberlysteele | Ogham Readings on Sundays

Hi Everyone,

I am happy to read your Ogham free of charge -- that's how I hone my divination skills. I take reading requests until 8pm Central Time (Chicago Illinois USA) on Sunday night. Though I am flattered that people want readings after the deadline, I decline reading requests made after 8pm Central Time on Sunday night without exception.

Please note I will be taking off the week of September 10, 2023. Readings will resume as usual September 17, 2023.

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.

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Readings are concluded for the week of 17 June 2023. Thank you and see you next week for more readings.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

From: (Anonymous)

Hi, Kimberly. What is the Ogham's take on my dilemma with M?

Thank you,
James

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi James,

The Ogham provide Fearn or Bridge ill-dignified. First and foremost, Fearn in this dignity represents a failure to communicate. It's possible that one or both of you is a bit solipsistic, revolving around his or her own center so exclusively that the motion shuts everyone else out. There is also the possibility of one or both of you being stubborn in a way where one point of contention poisons the entire well. Yet a third possibility is the presence of a bad advisor or false guru figure. Any way you slice it, you are going to have to make great efforts where communication is concerned and that may very well mean NOT saying everything that is on your mind.

From: (Anonymous)

Hello and thank you again for what you do here.

I am considering a specific date for a specific action. How does this date look?

Separately, my father has been talking to me about a place. How does this place look *for me*?

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi Anon,

My Ogham like the date you've chosen. They provide Gort or Perseverance well-dignified.

As for the place your father suggested to you, my Ogham like it. They provide Tinne or Defense well-dignified, signifying that it is a good balance where it's neither too precious nor too gritty/dangerous.

From: (Anonymous)

Thank you for this. I think Perseverance is indeed a likely trait and outcome required and it's relieving to see it well dignified.

I'm somewhat surprised at Tinne as an option for myself in the location in question, but it certainly isn't out of the realm of imagination. I think it's probably a good place for *him* but will keep an open mind about its possible virtues for myself.

From: (Anonymous)

Hi Kimberly,

a) Did I hear Saturn’s advice on my internet addiction correctly?

b) I’ve had a weird sense lately that the next time I visit it will be the last time I’ll ever go to Calgary. Do your Ogham think my sense is accurate?

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi Anon,

My Ogham say that Yes, you heard Saturn's advice correctly. They give you Oír or Epiphany well-dignified.

As for B) they provide Coll or Wisdom ill-dignified, which means they think you'll be visiting Calgary more than one time in the future.

From: (Anonymous)

I've written a book about a topic in my professional life, and I've talked to several people about how to publish it but haven't taken the plunge yet. A few weeks ago I asked the Tarot, "What happens if I try to publish with this person? OK, now how about that person?" The answers all looked inconclusive or downright unfavorable, but I don't trust myself to have read them correctly. So I'd like to ask you two questions:

1. Is there a favorable path for me to publish this book AT ALL?
2. If yes, what advice do I need to hear about the way forward?

Thank you,
Hosea Tanatu

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi Hosea,

My Ogham think you need to go forward with your book.

For 1.) They provide Saille or Flexibility well-dignified. So it's a Yes, but you have to be very flexible and open to multiple ways of publishing and promoting it: eBook, website, podcast, audiobook, even self-publishing... Nothing should be off the table. If you've written the book, the lion's share of the work is done. I myself am a self-published author and the proceeds from my fiction paid for groceries for several years, which was better than my peers who got raked over the coals by Hatchette, Harlequin and other umbrella publishers.

For 2.) They provide Luis or Protection well-dignified. In order to make the book happen, you have to invoke bravery and not be afraid of what others think. Your Holy Guardian Angel is telling you to go forward no matter how absurd and hopeless it may feel at times. It's OK to be pushy on your own behalf. Basically getting this thing out into general circulation is going to be an act of will that will act as one of your major tests in your life. Go forward with confidence and determination and don't allow anyone to stop you. They're often jealous for any variety of reasons and that's a them problem, not a you problem.

From: (Anonymous)

Thank you.

Time to pull up my socks, I guess …. (grin!) But thank you.

From: (Anonymous)

Hi Kimberley,

Firstly I wanted to say thank you for your Ogham reading last week. It confirmed what my sister and I had suspected all along (that her ability to have healthy children had been impacted by a curse). I have been praying to Aphrodite on her behalf as per your reading.

I have a follow up question on thos issue, if I may, for your Ogham. My question is: Is my sister's sister-in-law (whose first name starts with an M) responsible for this curse, and has she done this knowingly?

Thanks for your response!

P

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi P,

Thank you for the feedback. My Ogham say Yes, M has at least some responsibility in casting that hex. They provide Straif or Strife well-dignified, which indicates M is a bit of a drama-queen and that much of M's troubles are self-created. As for doing it knowingly, they say No, she is not aware of it. They provide Duir or Gifts ill-dignified, meaning that M has "gifts" and has most likely hexed all sorts of people without knowing it at all, which sadly does not make the karma any less potent as it circles back her way in this and potentially in future lifetimes.

From:

nightwatchwaits

Dear Kimberly. Please can you enquire of your Ogham what I will be wise to keep in mind this week.

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi NWW,

My Ogham give you three well-dignified cards this week. Though this is not an omen of a perfect week, it does indicate the challenges you face will be overcome by you with dignity and style.

For the You position, you drew Onn or Community. You will find a way of seeing and bringing out the good in semi-strangers that blesses your week and fortifies your future. Even if they are rude, you will be gracious and kind about it and your inner strength will easily overcome petty drama.

For the Situation, you drew Koad or Confluence. Koad is a snapshot in time of converging factors in your life, and for the most part they will be positive this week. It's a good opportunity to compare where you are now with worse times in the past and to look at all you put in place and why you did it -- was there a process of improvement that you've been following to its logical end? Is it still ongoing?

For the Outcome, you drew Muin or Harvest. You have kept your expectations within limits and because of the judgements you've made, you've come out with some good outcomes. Time to kick back, enjoy, and relax a bit. This would be a good week to schedule some time off, a special get together, or simply to rest and refresh yourself.

From: (Anonymous)

Hi Kimberley,

Sorry, I got the relationship of the suspected curser to my sister wrong - the suspect is the wife of my sister's husband's brother (her name begins with M).

P

From:

kimberlysteele

Thanks! You'll see I simply addressed her as "M" in my comment on the thread.

From:

nebulous_realms

Greetings Kimberly. What do I need to know to make the best of my current numerological cycle?

Thanks as always.

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi Neb,

They provide Beith or Beginnings ill-dignified, which is a gentle warning not to force yourself into anything for which you don't feel prepared and ready. They are also saying that you may feel your get up and go "got up and went" or that you'll feel pressed because you've got too many tasks to accomplish.

From: (Anonymous)

Hi Kimberly,

What would the outcome be if I spoke out about issue A to my classmates?

Thank you for your time.

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi Anon,

My Ogham give you Oír or Epiphany well-dignified, saying that the outcome would be mostly positive. It could be a bit painful though for you or your classmates because revelations of the truth are often painful. That said, Oír often points to truths that need to be revealed.

From: (Anonymous)

Hi Kimberly,

1. What do I need to know in order to make the best out of this week?

2. May the Ogham comment on two incidents/instances that happened to me recently?
-I hope that I don't need to be more specific for the Ogham reading.
-And given that the same result happened in both cases, I hope that one reading will cover both incidents/instances.
-But if you don't advise this, then I will ask for a reading of "i," not "ii."

Thanks!
-Eugene

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi Eugene,

My Ogham think it will generally be a positive week of you overcoming challenges. They provide three cards, all well-dignified.

For the You position this week, they give Saille or Sensitivity. Well-dignified, this is a card of "garbage in, garbage out", meaning that you won't be willing to be anyone's emotional dumpster and that you will draw healthy boundaries, learning to excuse yourself when you've had enough. It is also a card of being considerate in a healthy and kind sense.

For the Situation, you drew Gort or Perseverance. Though you may be tested and your patience tried, you'll have some extraordinary grace this week. Since it is in Situation, it is possible that someone affecting you will show steadfastness and determination and act as an inspiration to you.

For the Outcome, you drew Ruis or Regret. Not that there will be any shortage of regrets this week, but you'll get the benefit of them by saying "I am not proud of that, but I don't do that anymore" and you will show the Powers through action that you've learned your lessons, which was the whole point.

As for the incidents, the Ogham provide Ur or Intimacy well-dignified, which means those events were put before you in order to learn a lesson about how much you do or do not reveal about yourself in any given situation. It is perfectly OK to keep some secrets until you die, and these secrets become your power. Though I am sure some conventional psychiatrists would consider me sociopathic or psychopathic for this, I tailor what I say according it to the individual to whom I am saying it. I am never the exact "real me" when I am around another person. Maybe my cats see the real me on occasion but they only talk to each other, so my secrets are safe with them.
This means that essentially I am a chameleon who changes colors depending on who I am with, which is a skill I developed partially because I am autistic. It's known as masking. Only I know who I truly am, and honestly, I am still figuring that out. Being yourself is about keeping secrets and tailoring your personality, and that is usually what Ur is about. Your cloak of secrecy about yourself becomes your armor.

From: (Anonymous)

Good Morning Kimberly,

My question this week is: I've been invited on a trip to Canada in September. What does your Ogham think of this trip?

Thank you (and your Ogham) gain for this service.

Jan

From:

kimberlysteele

My Ogham are not big fans of it, but I would seek other divinations as well as doing your own before making a final decision. Maybe ask around at JMG's Magic Monday if anyone besides me is doing free divinations.

andrewskeen might still be doing horary astrology and if he is, definitely consider him because he has provided some very sound divinations for me.

They provide Muin or Harvest ill-dignified, which indicates you won't be able to get the benefit of the trip in some key way, that it will be overly expensive, or that the time may not be right.

From:

miow

Hi Kimberly

Blessings to you.

Could I ask your Ogham for a general reading please?

Many thanks

Miow

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi Miow,

You drew three cards this week.

For the You position, you drew Duir or Gifts ill-dignified. There is a good chance you feel your real gifts are either being taken for granted, used to give someone else an advantage, or shoved by the wayside this week. That said, it's hard to find a bad side to Duir, and it frequently means that you are either the recipient of generosity or very giving of yourself, and in that case, what you or someone else gives will sublimate to the power of seven and come back in various forms.

For the Situation, you drew Tinne or Defense ill-dignified. Straight up, this card, especially when ill-dignified, can signify physical danger, so be on your guard this week. Other than that, someone in your life may be overly defensive, and/or the overly defensive person could be you. The opposite imbalance is not watching your back closely enough, so be on the lookout for those who would take advantage of you while trying to maintain an attitude of giving them the benefit of the doubt... within limits, of course.

For the Outcome, you drew Huath or Obstacles well-dignified. This one is another potential physical danger card, even when well-dignified. Other than that, it is talking about balanced Martial force. You've got just enough fight in you to turn bad situations around and to use the tests of life as learning experiences instead of lazily shuffling through or fighting too hard. Huath also talks about you taking responsibility and owning your mistakes in a constructive way.

From:

miow

Thank you very much

From: (Anonymous)

Hi Kimberly!

What should I be aware of this week?

Thanks,
Nona

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi Nona,

You drew three cards this week.

For the You position, you drew Fearn or Bridge ill-dignified. Fearn in this dignity indicates having to field advice that is not right for you, feeling tempted to give not-so-great advice yourself, or generally not being able to find True North all that easily as you navigate your week. The Ogham's advice is to excuse yourself when you feel the need, not to worry too much, and to err on the side of quiet/silence if in doubt.

For the Situation, you drew Coll or Wisdom ill-dignified. You may have to be a very patient audience as someone behaves in a foolish manner or generally does not say the smartest things. Hopefully the someone who is acting foolish is not you. Coll ill-dignified can also mean feeling a bit frustrated because you are either in the dark about something or not being let in on something.

For the Outcome, you drew Ruis or Regret well-dignified. Having been around the block more than once enables you to avoid potential mistakes and bad directions this week. You are able to own your regret enough to benefit from it, which was likely the point of the experience in the first place!

From: (Anonymous)

Good afternoon Kimberly,

To share: Last week I got Ruis Eadha (a new one for me), and Quiert, and the overall impression of the reading was a need to be detail oriented while bouncing about within my lane. To that end, I called and asked about small details that I encountered at the farm this time last year. I also asked about "details" regarding items I ought to bring in August, gifts and paperwork. Quiert manifested in a rather cavalier attitude toward rest, but I sought to use my own lack of rest to facilitate others who needed rest themselves, so I hazard I used Eadha's influence as a thrust block to work things out well.

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

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi,

Thanks for the feedback!

You drew three cards this week. All were ill-dignified. Though this could indicate a doozy of a week, it is not necessarily so. I've had some excellent times with all ill-dig readings, but typically it was because the Ogham warned me of the imbalance so I could head it off at the pass. You might have a look at my Druid Ogham site because it has lots more information about the cards.

For the You position, you drew Saille or Sensitivity. Straight up, it's easy to be an insensitive ass this week, to run over people's feelings, to dump a bunch of etheric labor on them, or to say dumb things that don't convey what you meant. Conversely, don't allow yourself to become someone else's dumping ground, and draw hard boundaries if you encounter an emotional vampire or any other form of manipulation/being used.

For the Situation, you drew Straif or Resilience. You may feel worn out this week and tired, perhaps pushed too hard. It's very common in the modern era to feel this way, and it is most likely not your fault. Straif in this dignity can also indicate overspending or underspending. The former means you are over-prepared with junk you don't need and the latter means you are being too strict and need to unwind and enjoy life more.

For the Outcome, you drew Koad or Confluence. It's easy to see yourself as unlucky or somehow at a disadvantage: this is another common curse of our time: of course the powers that be want us to believe we are lacking so we go out and consume more stuff. Don't believe the hype. Part of this week's woes are existence being what it is and part of it is what you have put in place that is not so great. It's your task to weed out what little you can control and improve what you can.

From: (Anonymous)

Hi Kimberly,

Many thanks and blessings to you.

What do your ogham say about moving forward with plan M now or waiting until next year?

Sincerely,
Tim PW

From:

kimberlysteele

My Ogham say now is the time.

They provide Muin or Harvest well-dignified, meaning you can maximize results from jumping on this ASAP.

From: (Anonymous)

Hi Kimberly, what should I keep in mind this week? Thanks!

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi Anon,

You drew three cards this week.

For the You position, you drew Koad or Confluence well-dignified. You will experience good fortune, but some of it you can take credit for, so give credit where it is due. It's a good week to reflect on times that were not as fortunate or happy and to analyze what key factors made them that way in comparison with this week.

For the Situation, you drew Muin or Harvest ill-dignified. You or someone close to you may be caught in the psychology of previous investment, where you've put your heart and energy into a thing that is no longer working. Time to seriously question what you are doing. There also could be anxiousness over getting a result before its time or disappointment over an investment that did not pan out.

For the Outcome, you drew Nuin or Communication well-dignified. You can overcome much difficulty with general kindness and grace and treating strangers the way you'd prefer to be treated (do unto others). Benefits are likely to come from the world of strangers and this card often indicates the positive aspects of technology and connectivity, of which there are many that are often taken for granted.

From: (Anonymous)

I have a promising job I have applied for and will be interviewing for soon. What advice does your Ogham give for me to secure the position?

Thank you!

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi Anon,

My Ogham give you Ailm or Transcendence, which means it will help you to strike a balance when you describe what you believe your capabilities are between downplaying and glorification. All too often, people go into interviews and they make dishonest, overblown promises about what they can do. There are also people who go in and they effectively hand their potential employer a list of "I Wants" as if the world owes them a living. The balanced individual looks their potential employer in the eye and levels with them, saying "this is what I believe I can do for you." One of the biggest problems with being an employer these days is that people are chronically late and chronically take days off -- it's always an emergency for them, of course. If you're the type who actually shows up on time every day ready for work, you're already a shoo in and you should make mention of your punctuality and lack of unscheduled off-time; it will absolutely work in your favor.

From: (Anonymous)

What’s up this week?

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi PCK,

You drew three cards this week.

For the You position, you drew Uilleand or Generosity well-dignified. It is only by being generous from the heart that you can benefit from generosity. Those who give from the heart will never truly lack even if they are poor, and those who cannot give from the heart will never feel they are fulfilled, even if they are very rich. This week you'll have the opportunity or the instinct to give something away and it will be your choice whether or not to act on it.

For the Situation, you drew Nuin or Communication ill-dignified. Tech could go awry this week, or it is possible you'll be on the downside of tech matters, have to deal directly or indirectly with tech addiction, or have to deal with something annoying like a phone tree. It's also very possible you won't do a great job of communicating this week or will be misunderstood.

For the Outcome, you drew Ailm or Transcendence well-dignified. You'll have a healthy balance of self-awareness this week, neither seeing yourself as above the fray nor feeling like you are on the bottom and needing to claw your way up. The Ogham suggest you use your balance to quietly encourage and inspire others and to relate your own experiences so they can also have the benefit of them.

From: (Anonymous)

Thanks and happy Father’s Day to your dad if he’s still around!

—Princess Cutekitten

From:

kimberlysteele

Thank you! He is. My brother and I both went home for a visit yesterday. It was fun.

From: (Anonymous)

Good evening Kimberly,

I got a job last week that will last me through the duration of my planned stay on the west coast. That was a huge relief as I hadn't anticipated any trouble with securing employment only to show up during a dry period. The rest of the week went by smoothly.

I would like to ask the Ogham what I should keep in mind to make my next four months of employment peaceful?

Thank you,
-MF

From:

kimberlysteele

Congratulations on your new job!

My Ogham give you Eadha or Limits well-dignified. Though it is only four months, the Ogham suggest you keep a careful lookout for any exploitation attempts, as the employer may try to milk you for all you are worth. It is fine to go the extra mile sometimes, but there will likely be lines in the sand you will have to draw and limits you'll have to enforce: that's work these days... Crappy. That said, if you keep your expectations realistic and your effort earnest, you have a good chance of this being a win-win relationship that will be a good addition to your resume and a good notch on your belt of life experience.

From: (Anonymous)

Hi Kimberly,

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

Thanks!
-PW

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi PW,

You drew three cards this week.

For the You position, you drew Uilleand or Generosity well-dignified. Acts of true generosity within your family (and perhaps gifted to or from your family to those outside it) sublimate to the power of seven this week, offering a powerful lesson to observe. Generosity always blesses the giver and returns to them seven times over or more over seven planes. That's why truly generous people never want for anything and are always genuinely happy at their core. Whatever they need is always mysteriously provided, often at the last minute. I believe the Law of the Return of Seven is one of the fundamental natural laws.

For the Situation, you drew Quert or Delight ill-dignified. Though there is some real generosity going on, there may be someone taking the details for granted this week, immersing themselves in complaining/gossip, or dumping etheric labor on someone else. Sometimes this happens because we get too busy and overscheduled, so the way of remedying it could be to cancel participation in an event that is taking more energy than it is worth.

For the Outcome, you drew Oír or Epiphany well-dignified. There is a realization of truth that could be painful this week for you or a family member. This is a benevolent spirit showing you the way things truly are so you can learn from them, so it's important to take your lumps (if there are any) and to work with what you've got.

From: (Anonymous)

Hi Kimberly,

In the same theme as last time, the Ogham showed that my sisters fertility was likely negatively impacted by a curse by M, my sister's sister-in-law, either knowingly or unknowingly. I have a few follow up questions, if I may:

1. Has the M, the evil sister in law, or M's mother contracted anyone to curse my sister ?
2. Is there anything else we are missing about this issue?
3. What would it take to stop M from cursing my sister?
4. In the past week, my own partner has received some potentially bad news ab9ut her reproductive system. Is this part of the same curse?

Thank you as always,

P