Ogham Readings on Sundays
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kimberlysteele
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.
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Readings are concluded for the week of 25 June 2023. Thank you and see you next week for more readings.
no subject
Date: 2023-06-25 04:20 am (UTC)What should I be aware of for the upcoming week?
Thanks,
Nona
no subject
Date: 2023-06-25 05:29 pm (UTC)You drew three cards this week.
For the You position, you drew Onn or Community well-dignified. In the give and take of normal human relationships with semi-strangers, you have a valued role this week, neither expecting too much nor exhausting yourself when it comes to these people. Community is an easy thing to get out of whack, as there is always a push and pull where what people expect of us and we expect of them.
For the Situation, you drew Ur or Intimacy well-dignified. You keep to yourself what needs to stay there, and that is extremely valuable to your close relationships. That said, be warned of the temptation to either not talk about what you are feeling at all until frustrations build and/or giving too much information to those who cannot use or appreciate it. Like Onn, Ur is a delicate balance. The Ogham predict you are able to keep the balance this week.
For the Outcome, you drew Fearn or Bridge ill-dignified, which indicates not being able to do what you want to do, having to compromise, or being distracted from your goals. Fearn tells you to listen to your inner guide, but not to put so much faith in your own self that you don't admit you could be wrong and to be careful about whose advice you take.
Princess Cutekitten
Date: 2023-06-25 04:42 am (UTC)Re: Princess Cutekitten
Date: 2023-06-25 05:36 pm (UTC)The Ogham give you three cards for this week.
For the You card, they give you Ioho or Grace ill-dignified. Something gets in the way of you having proper rest. When I get this card in this dignity, it often means I'm too busy or there is some physical issue keeping me from getting enough sleep. The opposite imbalance is too much reticence; feeling bored, listless, and wishing something would happen but not having the slow and steady diligence it takes to work for it.
For the Situation, they provide Ur or Intimacy well-dignified. You are a good friend and/or ally to have this week, exercising discretion, helping only where you are truly able to help, and shutting up when it's better not to say anything. That said, recognize it will be tempting to run your mouth this week, whether it is in service of being agreeable or disagreeable is anyone's guess.
For the Outcome, you drew Uilleand or Generosity well-dignified. This card is meant to show you the lesson of generosity and parsimony: when you give from the heart, you will receive it seven times over, and when you are stingy, you will perceive yourself as seven times worse off than you actually are. Notice this law in action and let it inspire you to give from your heart.
no subject
Date: 2023-06-25 08:32 am (UTC)Thank you as always.
no subject
Date: 2023-06-25 05:45 pm (UTC)The Ogham give you three cards for the upcoming cycle.
For the You position, you drew Saille or Sensitivity ill-dignified. Saille is a card of emotions: either allowing too much to get to you or the opposite, shutting down and numbness. Both swings of the emotional pendulum can happen within the span of a few minutes from my experience. Banishing rituals help a great deal to stop assaults from the lower astral, but so does a pragmatic attitude of "earthing it out". Getting rid of extra stuff, doing manual/physical labor, and cooking one's own food are great ways of correcting a Saille imbalance.
For the Situation, you drew Nuin or Communication well-dignified. This is fairly straightforward: you will communicate well and you will have the good fortune of others communicating well and clearly with you. Technology will likely work as it was hoped it would work, commercial transactions will likely flow freely, and there's even the chance of being recognized for your good work and good words... of course the best way of getting such recognition is by thanking others for their good work and good words in the same way you'd like to be thanked for yours.
For the Outcome, you drew Huath or Obstacles. Straight up, this card can signal danger in any dignity, so make sure you're on your guard and don't take any unnecessary risks, don't be reckless, don't run with scissors while wearing flip flops. This is a card of taking yourself to task in the ways you need to reckon with your own faults. It's a card of saying "I don't do that anymore" and turning over a new leaf with steely resolution.
no subject
Date: 2023-06-25 11:20 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2023-06-25 05:55 pm (UTC)It looks like a potential doozy this week; all three cards were ill-dignified. That said, it is still very possible to have the best of weeks. Just be on your guard for imbalance.
For the You card, you drew Beith or Intention. It's possible that you're all over the place this week, not able to gather your energy for any one thing that you'd really like to pour yourself into. I know this feeling very well as I have always had eclectic interests and not enough energy to devote to each one. This card could also mean feeling like your get up and go got up and went, meaning that energy is generally lagging. Thirdly, it could mean you're pouring yourself into something that isn't going to pan out, so better to examine it and consider abandoning it.
For the Situation, you drew Huath or Obstacles ill-dignified. This one could indicate physical danger for you or someone you know, so please be on your guard and don't take silly risks. There's the chance you'll try to be too forceful, wishing too much for a certain result, and if you do push, the results will be crappy. There's also a chance of not fighting hard enough when a challenge presents itself, and that would make a great deal of sense with Beith ill-dig, so keep your eye out for minor dramas (hopefully no major ones) of that nature.
For the Outcome, you drew Koad or Confluence. Plenty of this week's downers can be attributed to the world outside and there is nothing you can do about them. A little bit will be under your control however (unlike the card Mór or Sea Change, where it indicates that you really cannot do squat) so it will behoove you to take what little you can and work to make the most out of it.
no subject
Date: 2023-06-25 11:46 am (UTC)May I have a "what's up/what do I need to know" reading for the month of July 2023, please?
Thank you,
Jan
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Date: 2023-06-25 10:43 pm (UTC)You drew three cards this week.
For the You position, you drew Eadha or Limits well-dignified. This is a card where you realize that you are capable of more than you previously thought, but you have the wisdom to conserve your energy and to pick your battles. That said, it is not a guarantee that you won't have a battle ahead. It just means you are likely to prevail.
For the Situation, you drew Koad or Confluence well-dignified. You may find yourself in the right place at the right time. Since this is in Situation, it's possible that someone you are close to may have a right-place, right-time situation as well. Be ready to take advantage of your good luck. To some degree, you are responsible for this good fortune and it would not have happened had you made worse decisions in the past.
For the Outcome, you drew Tinne or Defense ill-dignified. Whenever this card shows up, especially when ill-dignified like it is today, I warn people that there could be some danger or threat that affects you this week, so be cautious and watchful. Tinne out of whack means you may have defended yourself in some key respect while missing the larger picture. For instance, let's say you criticize the shortcomings of your loved one without realizing that it gives him or her the impression that you don't appreciate them because you tend to criticize him or her quite often. Or the couple who moves to the suburbs in order to have a "safe" place to raise children and ends up with molly-coddled, emotionally stunted drug addict teenagers who have no tools with which to cope with adulthood. We humans are GREAT at missing the big picture, especially when it comes to defending ourselves.
no subject
Date: 2023-06-25 12:25 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2023-06-25 10:53 pm (UTC)Things are looking generally balanced this week. You drew all three cards well-dignified. This does not guarantee smooth sailing, however, it does indicate a propensity towards overcoming obstacles with grace.
For the You position, you drew Nuin or Communication. When well-dignified, this means you speak clearly, you let others know what's on your mind without revealing too much, and that you have an instinctive way of placing your words where they will be of best use. Technology is also more than likely your friend this week and helps you avoid trouble.
For the Situation, you drew Gort or Perseverance. Gort is putting the kind of energy into the fight that is life into what matters instead of what simply feels good. By strengthening the good that you would like to see in this world, you do far more to fight off the bad than you would if you had the resources to sabotage the bad guys. Always build the good and ignore the bad so that you can eventually overcome the bad with your goodness.
For the Outcome, you drew Duir or Gifts. The Ogham recognize you as a gifted individual and say that you will likely be able to use your unique gifts this week, whatever those are. By staying humble and by sharing graciously, you can sublimate those gifts to the power of seven. Whatever you give away with gladness of heart will come back at you seven times across seven planes.
no subject
Date: 2023-06-25 12:25 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2023-06-25 11:06 pm (UTC)Things might be a bit dodgy this week: all three cards were ill-dignified. That said, all ill-dig weeks can be improved greatly by having some hint of the challenges ahead, so let's hope this reading gives you the hints you need.
For the You position, you drew Tinne or Defense ill-dignified. Beware of actual physical danger; there's a higher chance of it this week, so don't take risks or shortcuts. It's very easy to miss "big picture" problems by focusing on details. The Ogham suggest that you do some discursive meditation on what safety means to you and to think of the pitfalls and missed elements this could entail.
For the Situation, you drew Oír or Epiphany ill-dignified. You or someone close to you is likely to have a realization about something, someone, or a situation that cannot be fixed or remedied. True sanity is what happens when we learn our own boundaries and know when to reserve our own energy for ourselves. There are some things that cannot be helped or even ameliorated: better to let them go to their own destinies than get in their way.
For the Outcome, you drew Quert or Delight ill-dignified. This could be a straight up warning not to overindulge in food, drink, shopping, spending, late nights, entertainment or other "delights" that make life merrier but end up causing more regrets than they are worth. On the other side, this could be the Ogham telling you to loosen up a bit, because maybe you'll have the opposite tendency to be an uptight taskmaster this week. The roses are in bloom; take some time to stop and smell them.
no subject
Date: 2023-06-25 01:06 pm (UTC)Sorry for the late entry last week! I didn't pay attention to the time when submitting, I'll keep a better eye on that moving forward.
Q- What's up with this week?
Tamanous
no subject
Date: 2023-06-25 11:14 pm (UTC)No worries! You were far from the only one, so don't feel bad about it.
You drew three well-dignified cards this week. It doesn't necessarily guarantee a good week, however, it does foresee a week where you overcome obstacles and drama in style.
For the You position, you drew Fearn or Bridge. You are your best self this week, acting as a much-needed role model in an age where role models are sorely lacking. By opening up positive ways of thought for others, you pave the same path for yourself.
For the Situation, you drew Luis or Protection. Even though it's well-dig, I offer my usual warning that this card is one of the Danger cards of the Ogham, so be on your guard. This is yet another card of being in harmony with the Higher Self. It's a good week to look at frustrations, irritations, and agonies and decipher what you are doing differently this time and why you aren't as caught up in the pablum as you used to be.
For the Outcome, you drew Eadha or Limits. As JMG often says, limits are the key to power. Look at how you work within your limits this week (perhaps you strained at them in the past) and how your results are different and most likely better than they used to be. That said, this week may test and strain your limits financially, physically, or emotionally, so be ready for it.
no subject
Date: 2023-06-25 02:39 pm (UTC)I've been working with the Welsh Druid Revival pantheon for over a year now, and I've found it very to really connect with. As I intend to continue working with the DA/DMH curriculum, I am considering switching over to the one of the other two pantheons associated with the system - Old Irish, and Christian. Interestingly, although I'm not a Christian personally, the Christian saints feel like they are calling me - not least because I now find myself in a musical project focused on medieval pilgrim songs dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
Can your Ogham advise me as to whether this changeover is right for me now, and how to negotiate it respectfully to all deities concerned?
Thanks!
Luke
PS Apologies is this is posted twice - there was a server error.
no subject
Date: 2023-06-25 11:21 pm (UTC)As far as negotiating the change, they provide Uilleand or Generosity well-dignified. This means you have nothing to worry about -- the powers have got your back on this one and you needn't worry about offending them.
no subject
Date: 2023-06-25 03:16 pm (UTC)Hi Kimberly,
Would it be worthwhile to apply for program A?
Thank you for your time.
no subject
Date: 2023-06-25 11:23 pm (UTC)My Ogham say Yes. They provide Tinne or Defense well-dignified.
Stolen Truck
Date: 2023-06-25 03:53 pm (UTC)My ‘96 Tacoma was stolen from my mechanic’s parking lot last weekend😟.
She was my driving partner, farm helper and wildcrafting buddy for 17 years. Her name was Saphire the Bitchin’ Rig.
I don’t expect to ever see her again.
Fortunately we have comprehensive insurance on our cars so I’ll get some money to help buy my next farm truck.
That same weekend a healthy, strong 48 year old friend died suddenly of a heart attack while tilling his garden. Yeah, he most likely got the shot.
The point is, trucks are replaceable and beautiful healthy men aren’t.
So, my question for the Ogham this time is about getting my next truck; should I upgrade to a larger rig, and how much debt should I get from the credit union, if any.
Annette
Re: Stolen Truck
Date: 2023-06-25 11:28 pm (UTC)My Ogham say Yes, you should get a larger rig. They provide Oír or Epiphany well-dignified, which says you'll know the right truck when you see it. Perhaps you already know the general ballpark what you want?
As for going into debt with the credit union, my Ogham say avoid it to the best of your ability. Of course there may be no avoiding it completely, but try to keep it to a minimum. They provide Ur or Intimacy ill-dignified, meaning that deals of that sort (loans) often involve a lot of prying and proof of collateral.
Re: Stolen Truck
Date: 2023-06-26 12:59 am (UTC)So I just talked to a friend who suggested I borrow any money I need to get another truck from her, with the same terms the credit union has.
Does the Ogham like this idea or not?
Re: Stolen Truck
Date: 2023-06-26 01:18 am (UTC)They provide Mór or Sea Change ill-dignified, which means it's just not a good idea for reasons nobody could foresee at this time. Don't take this reading as the gospel though -- I highly recommend consulting other oracles, including
Happy Summer
Date: 2023-06-25 04:46 pm (UTC)Just a general what’s up reading please.
Thanks
Re: Happy Summer
Date: 2023-06-25 11:47 pm (UTC)You drew three cards.
For the You card, you drew Eadha or Limits well-dignified. This is a card saying you've grown up: nobody can have it all and everyone who told us that was lying. Limits are powerful and when you understand your limits and those of the world around you, you strike a much happier arrangement than those who constantly fight or deny limits. That said, at least in the short term, limits can really suck, so it is best to go forward determined to make the best out of what you've got. Ask yourself how you could limit yourself and potentially make do in order to secure a larger reward? What is the thing you want to work towards, and how can limiting yourself make that a reality? For instance, I will likely never have a large or fancy home because in order to do so, I would have to have a different job and several other key factors would have to change, and I like the non-lucrative occupation of teaching music far too much to chase that dream. That said, it would be nice to have a large and luxurious home; it's just not in the cards for me at this time.
For the Situation, you drew Gort or Perseverance ill-dignified. You may have put too much energy into the wrong approach, so in order to make change, you are going to have to cut your losses and change your strategy. Gort also talks about feeling you are worn thin in some areas such as physical health or finances, or that you are feeling beaten down (metaphorically) by the daily drag.
For the Outcome, you drew Oír or Epiphany well-dignified. Oír is the realization that some people/places/things will never change and is a concrete decision on what to do about it. Sometimes that concrete decision is deciding to do nothing at all; you still have made a choice. In this case, the Ogham say the choice you make (though it might be painful) is absolutely for the best.
Dealing with difficult supervisor
Date: 2023-06-25 08:46 pm (UTC)I have a very strained relationship with my PhD supervisor, although I have obtained a lot of help in resolving our issues and it has been slowly improving after big conflict last month. Basically he is an extremely anxious and insecure person (I feel resulting from incompetence as he is a poor leader, not knowledgeable about my topic field, and a micromanager).
One of my concerns is that his insecurity will result in curtailing my opportunities for exchange at a better institution, which was a key condition upon which I accepted my offer and a requirement for my scholarship.
In view of this, which option should I push for: A (split 3 months in the middle and 3 months at the end), or B (6 months at the end, with the risk of him trying to cut it down to 3 months to hold me back?).
Another question I have is regarding someone else in my life: does this person intend to walk the talk and carry through with their commitments, or are these empty and I should give up on them?
Many thanks to you and the Ogham, and may you be blessed always!
Anon Kiwi
Re: Dealing with difficult supervisor
Date: 2023-06-26 12:13 am (UTC)My Ogham think you should push for Option A. For A, they provide Koad or Confluence well-dignified, which is to say that converging factors make this one the best possible choice. For B, they say No. They provide Ailm or Transcendence ill-dignified, which means you are most likely completely correct in your estimations of your PhD supervisor trying to cut it down to hold you back. He sounds like a real gem. I don't envy you having to deal with him.
As far as the person in your life, you got Saille or Flexibility well-dignified. My Ogham say you should give them the benefit of the doubt (for now) but keep your feelings reserved, your speech edited, and your expectations low. Give them enough chance so all parties can adequately say you've been fair, but be ready to face the same decisions if they disappoint once again.
no subject
Date: 2023-06-25 09:00 pm (UTC)Cleaning the toilet has actually made the rest of the living space feel more spacious and alive. It's quite shocking!
Completely apart from that, what is good to know for the coming week?
no subject
Date: 2023-06-26 12:28 am (UTC)Thanks for the feedback on the toilet! I feel cleaning my toilets has improved my space too, you are not alone in that!
You drew three ill-dignified cards this week. Though at the surface this can seem like a bad omen for the week, it's really not. I have had absolutely great days on all ill-dig readings and terrible ones on all well-dig ones (like splitting headaches, work hassles, etc). From what I have noticed, the dignity has more to do with how you will feel about life's little dramas.
For the You position, you drew Onn or Community. When ill-dig, either the community (friends, extended family, co-workers, store clerks) is taxing you too much and asking too much of you or you are doing that to them. It's a good week to stay cordial yet non-committal, to skip meetings, dates, parties, etc. that are not absolutely a must or that you don't feel 100% about. If someone asks you to commit time or money, delay and think about it first, or consider saying a hard no if the answer seems clear.
For the Situation, you drew Ailm or Transcendence. Out of dignity, you are either at risk of having to deal with someone who suffers false transcendence or the sufferer could be you. False transcendence is that bright-sided refusal to admit anything is wrong. Plastering a smile on a bad situation will make it worse almost every single time. In America, it is quite common to run into individuals who have Potemkin villages for personalities -- they are always erecting a false front of happiness and having it all together when if you look beneath the surface, their lives are a hideous mess of unexamined emotions and seething problems. On the other side, you or someone close to you may be straight up depressed or tempted to parlay with trolls. I suggest taking a hiatus from swears worse than "bitch" and generally cleaning up your astral state by staying away from poisonous media and entertainment for a brief time.
For the Outcome, you drew Ur or Intimacy. It may feel tempting to unload your troubles on someone who either doesn't understand or cannot help you in any way or both: refrain. There is power in silence. That said, it's OK to show your soft side, just keep in mind you should always tailor what you say to everyone you interact with.
no subject
Date: 2023-06-28 05:53 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2023-06-25 09:51 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2023-06-26 12:56 am (UTC)You drew three cards this week.
For the You position, you drew Beith or Intention well-dignified. This week has you thinking clearly about what you want. Though this card isn't a guarantee you're going to get it, it does foresee you choosing the right limits and working in the correct way to attain your goal or ideal.
For the Situation, you drew Ngetal or Hygiene ill-dignified. Because it is in Situation, this can be talking about your situation or the situation of someone close to you. Ngetal can be talking about personal hygiene, astral hygiene, health, or all three. It's easy to miss the forest for the trees health-wise. For instance, my beloved grandmother, who was as neat as a pin her entire life, clean and organized. She smoked 2-3 packs a day though, and in the end her "clean" house had walls covered in a solid inch of sticky, smelly nicotine tar. Take the lesson and make the hard, honest decisions that will preserve your health over time. It won't be fun initially but nothing worthwhile is a cakewalk the entire way.
For the Outcome, you drew Oír or Epiphany well-dignified. You stand a good chance of having something become known that helps you tremendously, although it may be painful or inconvenient. It will probably be helpful to journal about epiphanies like this and others you've had in the past and how you did or did not deal with them.
Week 26
Date: 2023-06-25 11:11 pm (UTC)What do I need to know in order to make the best out of this week?
Thanks!
-Eugene
Re: Week 26
Date: 2023-06-26 01:07 am (UTC)You drew three cards this week.
For the You position, you drew Nuin or Communication ill-dignified. You may feel misunderstood or have a hard time getting your sentiments across this week, so don't take it personally if this happens; there is something in the air. Technology may be on the fritz this week and inconveniences may pop up -- try to handle them with grace and patience.
For the Situation, you drew Onn or Community ill-dignified. Either you may be expecting too much of your community (of semi-strangers including extended family) or they may be expecting too much of you. Be very, very reticent about committing to anything before thinking it through and keep your expectations low if you have to interact with anyone.
For the Outcome, the Ogham predict brighter shores ahead. They give Mór or Sea Change, which means that either you will transcend the general astral muck, the muck will clear up a little in your area, or a combination of both. You can control the first one to some degree, but the second one is completely out of your control, so don't fret it.
no subject
Date: 2023-06-26 12:39 am (UTC)I hope this week has treated you well. I would like to ask the Ogham which of two options would have the most favorable outcome: Option A or Option B?
Thank you,
-MF
no subject
Date: 2023-06-26 01:07 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2023-06-26 12:52 am (UTC)What's up for me and my family this week?
Thanks!
-PW
no subject
Date: 2023-06-26 01:16 am (UTC)You and the fam drew three cards this week.
For the You position, you drew Ur or Intimacy well-dignified. You and the family practice a great deal of discretion this week, perhaps refusing to speak ill of others in the gossipy sense or keeping quiet when being loud would be easier. There is great power in silence even if the payoff is not always immediate.
For the Situation, you drew Quert or Delight ill-dignified. It's easy to party a bit too hard this week, to overspend, to overdrink, overeat, or to get in trouble because caution has been somewhat thrown to the wind. In the case of a family, this could be in reference to someone acting up in an entitled or spoiled way. It's also possible to be so busy and overworked, you end up not enjoying anything, and in that case, the Ogham are saying one or more people in your family need to kick back a little and indulge and relax.
For the Outcome, you drew Koad or Confluence well-dignified. Converging factors offer a snapshot of daily life that is largely serene and well-adjusted. Much of this is what you have put in place, so give yourself kudos for that. Take the opportunity to look at what seemingly little things are adding up to make up general contentment. Everything is always changing, of course, but it's a good idea to look at how you've handled changes in the past successfully to inform the future.
no subject
Date: 2023-06-28 07:31 pm (UTC)Last week we got: Uilleand or Generosity well-dignified; Quert or Delight ill-dignified; and Oír or Epiphany well-dignified.
We went to the family reunion. It was a lot of work. While packing I fell and hurt my hand. It hasn't gotten better so I saw the doctor today. Might be broken or dislocated.
I think it's interesting that we got Quert ill-dignified again this week. Should have listened last week, eh? :facepalm: