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

[(Anonymous)]

Hi Jeff

Just saw your comment on ecosophia; thanks for offering divinations. The one question I have on my mind at the moment is: What should we do about Mama Bunny? Not sure whether Ogham or Runes would be better - I have no experience with either.

[jprussell]

I will do your reading today and post here when I get the chance to write it up!

If it's alright, I propose asking "What does anonymous most need to know about what to do with Mama Bunny?" with the spread "Setting (context), Deed (the thing to do), and Outcome(s) (what is most likely to happen if you go through with the proposed deed)." Also, this feels a bit more like a Rune question to me, so I'll go with those.

[jprussell]

Alrighty, to do this reading, I opened a sacred space, called upon the Wyrds (Norns) and concentrated on your question while shaking the Runestaves vigorously. I then dropped them in a dice tray, said a prayer to the Gods who help me with divination, and then drew three staves without looking, using the spread "Setting (context), Deed (doing the thing you're considering), and Outcome(s) (whatever is most likely to come about if you do what you're thinking about). If I drew the stave right side up, it is "bright," and if I drew it face down it is "murky," which is roughly equivalent to drawing a card reversed in systems like Tarot. In the system of interpretation I use, "murky" means either that the forces represented by the Rune are manifesting in an unhelpful or harmful way, or else that they are somehow "blocked" - not manifesting fully or at all.

Asking - "What does anonymous most need to understand about what to do with Mama Bunny?"
Draw
Setting: Naudhiz (Murky) - "Need"
Deed: Gebo - "Gift"
Outcome(s) Jera (Murky) - "Year"

My Take on It
Hmm, this one is a bit tough to put together. For the Setting, I drew Naudhiz (Murky), which speaks to some kind of "friction" outside of yourself - maybe you are constrained by outside forces, or you are forced to deal with mundane practicalities rather than focusing where you would prefer. As for what to do with Mama Bunny, I drew Gebo, which is a Rune of hospitality and generosity. This would seem to indicate that you should do something kind for her. Unfortunately, the Outcome is Jera (Murky), which implies that you will not get the outcome you hope for - maybe the timing is wrong, or you are caught up in repetitive/cyclical behaviors. If you can find some way to get "in sync" with larger, healthy patterns, you might be able to mitigate this somehow.

Please let me know if you have any follow up questions, and if you're willing, I'd very much appreciate hearing whether this struck a chord or felt off, and if so, in what ways.

Cheers,
Jeff