Divination Offering: Ask the Ogham or the Runes

[jprussell]

Doing divination with the Runes was actually the first occult thing I learned to do, and since then I've also picked up the Ogham. I do a daily reading for myself with one or the other, and as needed for specific questions where I'm looking for guidance. But I've never done a reading for someone else, and I think it's time I give that a shot.

So! Do you have a question that some additional information might help? A decision you're contemplating? If so, let me know in the comments and I'll do my best to answer. Fair warning, as I said, this is my first shot at other folks' questions, so I can't guarantee how helpful or accurate I'll be! That being said, I wouldn't be offering this if I didn't think I could help.

In your comment, let me know your question, any details or context you think might be relevant that you're willing to share, and whether you'd like me to consult the Ogham or the Runes. For what it's worth, I tend to go to the Ogham for spiritual or magical questions and the Runes for life-direction or practical questions, but I've used both for all sorts of questions. If you have a simple "yes/no" question, I find that easier with the Runes.

With all that out of the way, fire away!
Thanks everyone, but this offer is now closed! Next time I'm offering readings, I'll post here again.

Comments

Re: A reading

[jprussell]

Hi Cealin,

Thanks very much for giving me the opportunity to practice.

I asked "Will Cealin's healing endeavors make a difference?" For a spread, I used "Setting" (Context), "Work" (the healing endeavors themselves), and "Outcomes" (what will come of it).

Draw
Setting: Raidho "Ride"
Work: Ansuz (Murky) "Ancestral God"
Outcome(s): Gebo "Gift"

My Take on It
The short answer is "yes," but I hope it will be helpful to give some context. It seems like you are in the midst of some kind of "orderly change" - maybe you are moving from one life phase to another, or perhaps you have started a new routine that's good for you, or taken up a course of study (maybe MOE?). Now, for the work itself, Ansuz murky is a bit tough, because Ansuz is one of the main Runes for Magic, as the "Ancestral God" it refers to is Woden, the God of Magic. This indicates some struggle with the work, that it won't come easy or naturally. The other thing that a murky Ansuz suggests is to look out for deception or manipulation, especially of a verbal kind - is there someone involved in the healing work that is saying one thing, but doing another? Maybe giving you bad feedback on how it's going? Or perhaps you are feeling clumsy and "getting in your own way" here. The good news is that the outcome is Gebo, which is extremely positive and also is associated with magic. If you keep up with the work and navigate the difficulties indicated by the murky Ansuz, you will either give or receive a "gift" (or both). Gebo is all about exchange, and the bonds between people they build, and the good things that come of it.

Please let me know any follow-up questions you have, and I'd certainly appreciate hearing if this rings true at all.

Re: A reading

[(Anonymous)]

Hello Jeff. What do you mean by Murky in this context.
Cealin

Re: A reading

[jprussell]

D'oh! I thought I had explained that, but I realize I did not. "Murky" here is just a bit of jargon that means "the Runestave landed face down" and it's roughly equivalent to drawing a card "reversed" (upside down) in card-based systems like the Tarot. In the system of interpretation I use, it means either that the force/concept/archetype represented by the Rune is manifesting in some unbalanced or unhelpful way (for example, with Ansuz, the Rune of language, consciousness, and Magic, that could be lies or manipulation) or else that it is blocked somehow (again, with Ansuz, that might mean dullness or inability to express things).

Does that help? Did you have any follow-up questions based on that being unclear?

Re: A reading

[(Anonymous)]

If I was interpreting that reading I would say wow that's good because I don't do reversals in tarot and pick my runes out of a bag by hand. Yes many changes with leaving my employment after 34 years, yes I have been doing JMG's healing stuff but it has morphed into a Heathen 3 cauldron visualization thing. The murky Ansuz may be because I don't feel the Gods even though I know they are there. I don't feel energy but I believe it's working. This makes thing a little difficult sometimes. I have 3 new clients and 2 say it's working. My biggest issue is lack of confidence in my abilities and this reading is very helpful in that regard. Raido is very appropriate as I see it as a ride with the Gods. And Woden is my patron
Cealin