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Arabic Odu Ifa Sacred Divination Pattern
The sacred Odu marks as cast on the Opele or Ikin divination tray
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First Verse
Ese Kinni
Ifa Message
Ifá says that it is calling forth every blessing for the person for whom this Odu has appeared. Ifá says that this person will receive all good things in life, but they must perform the prescribed sacrifice for blessings.
Verse
Pelebe idin awodi lawo laoke
Ka to mo ero agogo niriro riro
This was the Ifá divination cast for Olofin,
Who would continually cast Obara Meji upon the Ifá tray.
He was advised to offer sacrifice,
And he complied.
Therefore, Ifá says I shall prosper and become wealthy.
Ebora Alase Obara Meji,
The one whose blessings manifest swiftly and powerfully.
Ifá says that it is bringing me every blessing.
It is bringing me all good things.
Ebora Alase Obara Meji, the one whose blessings manifest swiftly and powerfully.
Ka to mo ero agogo niriro riro
This was the Ifá divination cast for Olofin,
Who would continually cast Obara Meji upon the Ifá tray.
He was advised to offer sacrifice,
And he complied.
Therefore, Ifá says I shall prosper and become wealthy.
Ebora Alase Obara Meji,
The one whose blessings manifest swiftly and powerfully.
Ifá says that it is bringing me every blessing.
It is bringing me all good things.
Ebora Alase Obara Meji, the one whose blessings manifest swiftly and powerfully.
Sacrificial Items (Ebo / Etutu)
- 1 Rat
- 1 Fish
- 1 Hen
- Palm oil
- Eko
- Kolanut
2
Second Verse
Ese Keji
Ifa Message
Ifá says that this person should offer sacrifice for attendants, followers, and supporters. Ifá says that this person will have people who will serve and support them, but they must perform the prescribed sacrifice so that they may find such people.
Verse
Orore ni kolagba ninu
Gbogbo eiye oko loda weese weese
This was the Ifá divination cast for Eji Obara,
Who woke up poor and became wealthy the next day.
He was advised to offer sacrifice,
And he complied.
Therefore, Eji Obara, our Ifá has become wealthy.
Our Ifá has become prosperous and honorable.
Gbogbo eiye oko loda weese weese
This was the Ifá divination cast for Eji Obara,
Who woke up poor and became wealthy the next day.
He was advised to offer sacrifice,
And he complied.
Therefore, Eji Obara, our Ifá has become wealthy.
Our Ifá has become prosperous and honorable.
Sacrificial Items (Ebo / Etutu)
- 1 He-goat
- Palm oil
- Eko
- Kolanut
3
Third Verse
Ese Keta
Ifa Message
Ifá says that this person should offer a sacrifice for elevation and advancement. Ifá says that this person should also offer a sacrifice for a title or position of honor, because they will be called to occupy an important position. They should not reject it, for that title will make them a great and respected person.
Verse
Onibara
Olabara
Eyin o mo pe eye bara bara kii kate?
This was the Ifá divination cast for Orofo,
On the day she was going to become the Queen of Birds among the flock.
She was advised to offer sacrifice,
And she complied.
Therefore, Orofo has arrived, the Queen of Birds.
Do you not know that a beautiful bird cannot be overlooked?
Olabara
Eyin o mo pe eye bara bara kii kate?
This was the Ifá divination cast for Orofo,
On the day she was going to become the Queen of Birds among the flock.
She was advised to offer sacrifice,
And she complied.
Therefore, Orofo has arrived, the Queen of Birds.
Do you not know that a beautiful bird cannot be overlooked?
Sacrificial Items (Ebo / Etutu)
- 3 Ducks
- Palm oil
- Eko
- Kolanut
4
Fourth Verse
Ese Kerin
Ifa Message
Ifá says that this person should offer sacrifice for the preservation of their life. There are certain people who have surrounded this person with evil spiritual attacks and burdens. However, Ifá says that these attacks will not prevail, sacrifice should be made for back to sender. This person should also serve Ifá diligently for the protection of their life.
Verse
Kesekese leri
Kasakasa n bo leyin baba Kesekese
This was the Ifá divination cast for Agbigbo, whom they sent
To place a burden of suffering upon another.
It was also the Ifá divination cast for Orunmila
On the day Agbigbo intended to place a heavy burden upon him.
He was advised to offer sacrifice,
And he complied.
Therefore, is death coming against me?
Agbigbo, whom they sent to carry the burden away,
The priest does not have money to buy death,
The priest does not have money to buy sickness.
Will all the Ajogun come against the priest in vain?
Agbigbo, carry away your burden.
The priest does not have money to buy death,
The priest does not have money to buy sickness.
Kasakasa n bo leyin baba Kesekese
This was the Ifá divination cast for Agbigbo, whom they sent
To place a burden of suffering upon another.
It was also the Ifá divination cast for Orunmila
On the day Agbigbo intended to place a heavy burden upon him.
He was advised to offer sacrifice,
And he complied.
Therefore, is death coming against me?
Agbigbo, whom they sent to carry the burden away,
The priest does not have money to buy death,
The priest does not have money to buy sickness.
Will all the Ajogun come against the priest in vain?
Agbigbo, carry away your burden.
The priest does not have money to buy death,
The priest does not have money to buy sickness.
Sacrificial Items (Ebo / Etutu)
- 1 Goat, 1 Rooster, Palm oil, Eko, Kolanut
Awure — Alchemist Formula YO + EN
Yoruba
A o toju ewe aki ka ti je ewe agbayun ao wa gun mon ose dudu, eni naa yio mon fi we.
English
One should obtain Aki Ka leaves, also known as Agbayun leaves. They should be ground together with black soap, and the person should use the preparation for bathing.
Isegun — Alchemist Formula
Yoruba
Ao mun ewe alupaida mesan to baje okunrin ni odu yi jade fun, sugbon toba je obinrin, alupaida meje, ao wa mu eyo atare meje fun obinrin tabi mesan fun okunrin, ao jo po, ao wa fi sin gbere mesan fun okunrin, meje fun obinrin.
English
One should obtain Alupaida leaves. If this Odu appears for a man, nine Alupaida leaves should be used; if it appears for a woman, seven Alupaida leaves should be used. One should also obtain alligator pepper, using nine seeds for a man and seven seeds for a woman. These should be burned together and prepared. The medicine should then be used to make nine incisions for a man or seven incisions for a woman.
Explore Ifa
Obara Meji is one of the 256 sacred Odu Ifa — the corpus of divination verses that form the foundation of the Yoruba oracle system. Each Odu contains multiple Ese (verses) alongside their Ase (spiritual power), Ebo (sacrifice), and Alchemist formulas (alchemical remedies).
Odus that share the same family or pairing include: Obara Ogbe, Obara Oyeku, Obara Iwori, Obara Odi.
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