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.

....It just so happens to be my 50th birthday on July 23rd, so though I will be reading Ogham as usual, please understand if there is a bit of a delay in finishing the readings for the week of July 23rd.

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From: (Anonymous)

Happy birthday, Kimberly! I hope you have a lovely day.

What does the Ogham say I should be aware of this week?

Thanks,
Nona

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi Nona,

Thank you!

You drew three cards this week.

For the You position, you drew Phagos or Teaching ill-dignified. You'll have to invoke patience this week as your wisdom is taken for granted, ignored, or at best, unacknowledged. You may be frustrated with that which you do not or cannot know. Additionally, you may find yourself having to deal with foolishness.

For the Situation, you drew Huath or Obstacles ill-dignified. This is one of the physical danger cards of the Ogham, especially when it's ill-dignified, so be on guard this week. Other than that, it talks about having to use the right amount of Martial force. Too much and you end up going overboard, too little and the task that is beckoning does not get the attention or resolution it deserves. I recently got this card in the same placement and dignity and it was clearly about a very rude, insecure person I could not avoid. Nevertheless, your results may vary.

For the Outcome, you drew Luis or Protection well-dignified. Your higher self is looking out for you and it is by ignoring the negative and pushing through with the positive you will triumph this week.

From: (Anonymous)

Hi Kimberly,

Thanks as always for this service.

May I please have a "what's up this week" reading for the last week of July?

And if you're not too swamped this week and have time, may I also ask if the intuition I think I may have recently had is in fact on the right track?

Thanks again,

Jan

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi Jan,

This week may be a bit of a doozy: all three cards were ill-dignified.

For the You position, you drew Muin or Harvest. Anxiety may arise as you wait for what never seems to arrive -- better to take your mind off of it. Another potential here is putting your energy into negative and unworthy modes of doing and thinking; this is a good week to examine what you should head of at the pass in yourself. Yet another potential is being disappointed. We're not talking existential crisis or anything, just a bit of a let-down.

For the Situation, you drew Phagos or Teaching. Phagos in Situation often means having to suffer a fool, especially of the sort that believes they are right all the time and get butthurt if anybody suggests otherwise. It's a warning to keep your mouth shut, even among those you love and trust, because it's one of those times where less is more. Yet a third potential is having your own wisdom and good works overlooked or ignored by others.

For the Outcome, you drew Mór or Sea Change. The astral weather in your neighborhood this week is set to $h!+$=0rm this week, and you should understand this is no fault of yours. I often get this one when the people around me are not on a positive trajectory. Lay low, hold off on any major decisions and purchases, and cut yourself some slack this week. It's not a "solutions" week, it's more of a coasting week.

From:

kimberlysteele

My Ogham say they like your intuition this week. They give you Saille or Sensitivity well-dignified, which is about as strong as an affirmation as they can give.

From:

nightwatchwaits

Dear Kimberly. Many happy returns and thank you for being you. Please can you kindly enquire of your Ogham what will I be wise to keep in mind this week.

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi NWW,

Thank you!

My Ogham give you three cards this week.

For the You position, they provide Coll or Wisdom ill-dignified. It's important to be conservative in words and actions this week, because you may lack information, understanding, or both. More work needs to be done in order to grok what is going on. Another possibility is that you may have to suffer someone (or many) who is being a fool.

For the Situation, you drew Huath or Obstacles well-dignified. Here is another card of having to deal with problems that you're drawn into via no fault of your own. The Ogham see you handling this with the appropriate amount of force and being the more mature, upright person about it. Any appearance of Huath can indicate physical, etheric, or astral danger, so be on your guard this week.

For the Outcome, you drew Beith or Intention well-dignified. You will be challenged this week to stray from your own True North and to second guess yourself. You are on the right track and you'll have to ignore any haters who try to convince you otherwise. It's OK to let what you are not fully passionate about fall by the wayside. If it is truly important, you'll get back to it.

From: (Anonymous)

Wishing you a Happy Birthday, Kimberly! :-)

Before I ask my questions, I must say that I feel a little odd asking you for Ogham readings on your birthday. It reminds me of "The Godfather," when Vito Corleone is asked many favors on his daughter's wedding day :-)

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

2. May the Ogham comment on topic "A"?

Thanks!
-Eugene

From:

kimberlysteele

Thank you! Love the Don Corleone reference, it makes me chuckle!

You drew three cards this week.

For the You position, you drew Phagos or Teaching ill-dignified. It's a good week to make good on "to be silent" part of the mage's vows. It's just not worth it to spread your pearls before swine, or to be misunderstood.

For the Situation, you drew Gort or Perseverance well-dignified. Hanging in there is where it's at this week. Keep plugging and stay diligent and earnest. A small boon is possible -- if it happens it will be more likely to come from the outside. Oddly, it's a good week for a haircut.

For the Outcome, you drew Ngetal or Hygiene ill-dignified. If you have issues with addiction, they may flare this week. It's just as important not to go overboard with restricting food and drink as it is to avoid gorging and stuffing. Moderation is the blessed balance between the two extremes, and to achieve it, use the tool of gratitude.

For A, the Ogham give you a No. They provide Coll or Wisdom ill-dignified.

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From:

kimberlysteele

Hi Eugene, yes, the link you referenced is the best I can give you. Keep in mind I don't know anything about Subject A and therefore cannot give any kind of informed answer. Maybe ask yourself why you may be unwilling to accept "No" as an answer for Subject A, as it seems to me you want a Yes and you seem to have some dissonance about getting a negative answer.

From:

kimberlysteele

It's also possible the Divine would prefer not to answer you right now because it does not think you are ready to handle the knowledge. That sort of thing happens to me reliably often.

From:

nebulous_realms

Greetings and happy birthday, Kimberly!

May I ask for a three-card reading on my upcoming numerological cycle? Your Ogham knows that time period I'm referring to.

Thanks as always.

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi Neb,

Thank you!

The Ogham give you three cards for the upcoming cycle.

For the You card, they provide Koad or Confluence ill-dignified. If there was a special event, project, or other kind of one-off you were planning, the next era will likely not be the best time for it. There are some things you can change about the upcoming cycle, but most of it will be in the hands of fate and is not worth worrying about or fussing over.

For the Situation, you drew Ioho or Grace/Rest ill-dignified. This one can often be taken literally: you need to make rest a priority or you're going to drive yourself into a regrettable state. It can also mean too much rest and procrastination when you should be getting busy. Because it is in Situation, it can be talking about the graceless state of someone who directly affects you.

For the Outcome, you drew Uilleand or Generosity well-dignified. This is a good period for understanding the flow of generosity and the way it creates interdependence. Your tendency will be towards generosity in its balanced state, neither giving too much nor too little. It's a good cycle to look at the most generous individuals you have known versus the stingiest and how they've lived. What came to them as a result? What was or is their general state of mind?

From: (Anonymous)

I just saw the birthday thing now - Happy 50th Birthday!

Half a century in this incarnation is a milestone!

From:

kimberlysteele

Thank you so much!

From: (Anonymous)

Happy Birthday, Kimberly!!! I hope you have a great day.

From:

kimberlysteele

Thank you!

From: (Anonymous)

Happy birthday, Kimberly!

My stepson's 21st birthday is today, as well!! I don't see him anymore (since the divorce), but I sent him a card with a $50 check. He's not into booze, but he's into D&D and related, and he's recently engaged... Anyway...

Anonymous teacher guy, here. Last week of freedom before the the start of the school year. What do your Ogham say about this week for me?

Thank you!

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi Teacher,

Well, all my best to him!

The Ogham say this week could be a bit of a doozy, but keep in mind I've had particularly good times on all ill-dignified days because I knew what to look out for.

For the You position, you drew Eadha or Limits. It's important to watch how you spend this week: how you spend your time, where you put your energy, and how you spend money. Err on the side of minimalism just in case and be ready for situations where you feel pushed. The most difficult balance is knowing where and when to stand your ground. This is why Stoicism has so many important lessons for us: it teaches us to think of all scenarios from crazy worst to crazy best ahead of time.

For the Situation, you drew Ioho or Grace. This is often a sign you are pushing yourself too hard, rushing, and not getting enough rest. Overall, you've got to know when to let go. Letting go is an art. Because this is in Situation, it could be someone in your life who is having the issue with a "Let It Go" imbalance, whether that means letting go too easily or clinging too hard is not an outcome my Ogham are giving away.

For the Outcome, you drew Coll or Wisdom. This is a week to be careful and tailor what you say to the individual absorbing the information. Less is definitely more, and stay silent if you have a choice. You may have to suffer foolishness from individuals or groups. Again, keep your mouth shut and only speak if you absolutely must.

From: (Anonymous)

Thanks, Kimberly.

From: (Anonymous)

Well, you made it!

Now it will get better by the year because you will carry the Crone wisdom with comfort and ease. May your passion be well tempered with that wisdom!

So, oh Wise One, my Ogham questions today are still about replacing my farm truck.

At the moment, I’m quite taken with a particular cute red one. Does the Ogham advise going for that one?

Otherwise, I’m thinking of using tarot, even for no, odd for yes, as I consider any other truck.

Of course, I’m also using my more mundane resources like mechanics and smart about truck friends to advise me.

Thanks so much for your time, and many blessings for this day and year.

Annette

From:

kimberlysteele

Thank you!

My Ogham like the red truck. They think it may be a bit hard to get though. They provide Huath or Obstacles well-dignified, which indicates there will be trouble that you will overcome with grace.

From:

kimberlysteele

Also, I wouldn't hesitate to consult the Tarot in addition to this reading.

From: (Anonymous)

Hi Kimberly, what would be good to keep in mind for the week ahead? Thanks!

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi Anon,

It's one of those banner weeks for all ill-dignified readings. Yours was yet another one. That said, it's very rare that I've had a truly bad day on an all ill-dignified reading. The Ogham are trying to give you preventative medicine.

For the You card, you drew Ngetal or Hygiene. Health should be a priority, and that means physical, astral, and mental. On the physical, get plenty of rest, fluids, fresh air, and sunlight. On the astral, keep it light and happy, don't fill your brain with trash: for instance, watch comedies instead of horror. For the mental, focus on the positive and ignore the negative/haters whenever possible.

For the Situation, you drew Tinne or Defense. This one can signify physical danger, so be on your guard this week. Other than that, it is talking about the counterproductive nature of worry. Worry is a form of obsessing about the negative and subconsciously willing it into existence. It has its uses, of course, but make sure you are its master and not the other way around. Because this is in Situation, you may have to deal with one or more worrywarts.

For the Outcome, you drew Saille or Sensitivity. Your senses may be on overdrive this week, making for lots of false positives. Filter and contemplate as much as possible and don't act rashly. You may also feel insensitive yourself or be the victim of insensitivity: if you're like me, others pile their literal and metaphoric junk at your doorstep in hopes you'll deal with it for them.

From: (Anonymous)

Should I do option A or option B?

From:

kimberlysteele

Though I wouldn't count on it making you happy, the Ogham say B is better (I said "Give me well-dignified for A and ill-dignified for B") and they give you Onn or Community, which in an indirect way indicates trouble in your local world of semi-strangers.

From: (Anonymous)

Good morning Kimberly,

Nearly two years ago I asked about what the outcome of moving to Texas would be. The answer was that it would be a positive experience. I had faith that it was the right choice and when I finally arrived I found a place even more welcoming than I'd imagined. The relationship with the land is different than any I've experienced before; it's like a loving and attentive mother.

I would like to ask the Ogham if my experience is due to a past life connection to the area and/or to being in sync with the spirit of the land?

Thank you,
-MF

From:

kimberlysteele

That is good to hear! I am glad it is working out for you.

My Ogham say it is from a past life, as you suspected. They provide Phagos or Teaching well-dignified, which communicates that the land is wanting to talk with you about your own past and its history. There are very few who even bother to converse with land spirits these days, so I am confident you'll have many meaningful "chats" ahead of you.

From: (Anonymous)

I survived last week, what’s up this week?

From:

kimberlysteele

Congrats... you made it.

You drew three cards this week.

For the You card, you drew Ioho or Grace ill-dignified. This week there is the possibility of either giving up too easily or not giving up soon enough. If it's too easily, it means that you're rolling over when you should stand your ground. If it's not soon enough, you're longing for something that is either no longer meant to be or never was meant to be. Ioho imbalance can also be talking about too much sleep and its flip side, insomnia.

For the Situation, you drew Phagos or Teaching ill-dignified. This one can be talking about having to suffer foolishness, pigheadedness, or inflated ego. It can also be the feeling that your knowledge/skill is not being appreciated or put to good use.

For the Outcome, you drew Luis or Protection well-dignified. This week you count on your higher self for guidance and generally the higher self steers you in a constructive direction. It's a good week to think about times when the voice of the higher self/guardian angel was not so clear and how that showed up in your life.

From: (Anonymous)

Happy birthday 🎂 and many happy returns!

—Princess Cutekitten

From:

kimberlysteele

Thank you!

From:

ehu

oh wait, that was 50 years ago! ;)
anyway,

May God give you for every storm, a rainbow.
For every tear, a smile.
For every care, a promise.
And a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life may send,
may he send a faithful friend.
For every sigh, a sweet song.
And an answer for every prayer.
Happy birthday!

From:

kimberlysteele

That's very kind! Thank you.

From: (Anonymous)

Happy Birthday! Wishing you many returns of the day!

Heloise

From:

kimberlysteele

Thank you, Heloise!

From: (Anonymous)

Hi Kimberly,

My house, and to a lesser extent my life, is kind of falling apart.

I've been trying to generally patch the house up, but I just keep getting the strange thought of "It's not going to matter soon". I can't tell if this is ominous, but I don't detect any malicious intent behind it, just more of a "heads-up".

Can the Ogham give me any idea of where this is coming from and what it might mean?

Thanks.

From:

kimberlysteele

Hi Anon,

My Ogham provide two cards for you on the matter.

For where it's coming from, they provide Onn or Community ill-dignified, and what this means is that your local non-corporeal ecosystem is unhealthy. This is a fancy way of saying the house is haunted. One or more of the spirits is a naysayer/negative type. Just as there are negative human beings who spoil a gathering simply by walking in, there are negative spirits who do the same. In the sense that some people absolutely live for the Apocalypse and lust after it, there are spirits who do the same. "It's not going to matter soon" is the exact sort of thing such a spirit says. It is highly likely it does not mean you any harm, but like attracts like and it probably wants you to be as generally miserable as it is (misery loves company). You should politely tell it that if it cannot provide positivity and encouragement, it is not welcome in your home. Once you make this announcement, see what happens. It could leave. It could also get pissed.

For what it might mean, the Ogham give you Muin or Harvest ill-dignified. You have to look at what you're investing in and make a hard decision whether or not to go on. For me, I have certain behaviors and habits with other people that make me and them very unhappy, and it is my constant task to not do that anymore. Falling into old patterns is easy and destructive, especially when we are feeling down. When you are going about your day, ask yourself "If I could do absolutely anything today, what would I do and where would I go?" Sometimes I have days where I am doing exactly what I want to do, but it certainly is not all the time. I do know for a fact I would never make a good beach bum; I'm too uptight for that. I'm too much of a hippie to be a lady who lunches. So my ideal day would usually involve walking in the forest preserve, teaching a couple music lessons, and then eating a nice meal. Determine what your ideal day would be and then think about some realistic things you could do so that you can more ideal days.

From: (Anonymous)

Thanks, that all makes a lot of sense. But ugh, another haunted house? I left my old one partially because of the oppressive energy there (I later discovered that the previous owners' son was on drugs and had killed himself, albeit not in the house, but the gloomy, angry, paranoid energy still persisted, and I didn't have the magical skill to dispel it).

I'd have thought that daily banishings would have kicked most unpleasant entities out, but I suppose like a guy who turns up to a party and spends 45 minutes moaning about the traffic and eating all the snacks, that doesn't make him *evil*, just a bit of an unwelcome nuisance, and politely asking him to leave is more effective than calling the cops.

The Harvest thing is strange though - I've now had 9 synchronicities for "harvest" in the past 2 weeks, and none have been in a good way. They've been in a "reap the whirlwind" kind of way. In a way, I hope it really is just a curmudgeonly ghost, and not the Fimbulwinter on its way...

I will do as you mention though, and try to make nudges towards my ideal life - I did actually plot out my ideal day/home/life a while back, I just need to follow through on making some actual steps towards it. A forest preseve next to the beach sounds pretty perfect to me though! Ideally with some secluded mountain biking/snowboarding trails nearby, but I'm not sure such a place actually exists...

Ps. I just saw some of the other comments- happy birthday! :)

From:

kimberlysteele

Well, to be fair, this whole world is haunted. My house is haunted -- I am now at the point where I see full body apparitions of ghost cats and it doesn't even cause me to jump because I am so used to them. It's human beings that became blind to how alive everything is. We humans are trained to think of everything as dead, mostly because that line of thinking diminishes its value in order to exploit it, but it is not dead and never was. Right now, I am sitting among a panoply of non-corporeal beings. Some vie for my attention, most do not.

Keep in mind the ideas of balance and compromise when it comes to your ideal life. I know someone who envisioned herself in a remote cottage in the countryside in a foreign country. She forced this to happen for a time, abandoning her child and her husband while essentially putting him in the unenviable position of financing it with his very limited means. It didn't last long and soon she was back, worse off than before.

In my own case, my ideal has been to live in a place where owning a car isn't necessary to live one's life. So let's say I chuck it all and move to a place I like, such as Rouen, France. Not only would I slam face-first into the language barrier of not speaking French, I would have to abandon my six cats, my husband (unless he was willing to move with me) my parents, my students, the studio I work for, etc. There is always give and take that must be accounted for. A few years ago, I was driving a great deal more and I vowed to reduce the amount. I have managed to reduce my driving significantly, but I won't betray the ones I love in order to avoid driving, which seems to be the price of living where I am, at least in my own case. I can reduce my driving a little by avoiding certain errands and artfully re-arranging my schedule. That's the best I can do at the moment.