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Arabic Odu Ifa Sacred Divination Pattern
Aliases: Osameji
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 the blessing of honor and prosperity for this person. Ifá says that this person should remain patient with those who deal with them sincerely and do good toward them. Ifá also advises this person to propitiate their Ori with two white pigeons.
Verse
Poko ni konidi
O fi ihajoko
This was the Ifá divination cast for Lagbanaa,
On the day he was going to be struck by an arrow from Ogbe.
He was advised to offer sacrifice,
And he complied.
Therefore,
May you live peacefully and in comfort,
Just as your companions live peacefully.
O fi ihajoko
This was the Ifá divination cast for Lagbanaa,
On the day he was going to be struck by an arrow from Ogbe.
He was advised to offer sacrifice,
And he complied.
Therefore,
May you live peacefully and in comfort,
Just as your companions live peacefully.
Sacrificial Items (Ebo / Etutu)
- Two White Pigeons (Eyele Funfun Meji)
- One Rooster (Akuko Adire Kan)
- Palm Oil (Epo)
- Eko
- Kolanut (Obi)
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Second Verse
Ese Keji
Ifa Message
Ifá says that the person for whom Osa Meji has appeared should offer a sacrifice for victory. Ifá says that this person will continually face battles throughout life. Therefore, this person should offer the prescribed sacrifice and should also serve Ṣàngó with either one rooster or one he-goat.
Verse
Osa Meji lako ija
Obu yankan yankan loju opon
This was the Ifá divination cast for Oloko Sa Lalu Lambi,
The offspring of Arigba Ota Segun,
When he found himself in the midst of enemies.
He was advised to offer sacrifice,
And he complied.
Therefore,
What did Arira use to establish himself?
Arira established himself in the midst of enemies.
Obu yankan yankan loju opon
This was the Ifá divination cast for Oloko Sa Lalu Lambi,
The offspring of Arigba Ota Segun,
When he found himself in the midst of enemies.
He was advised to offer sacrifice,
And he complied.
Therefore,
What did Arira use to establish himself?
Arira established himself in the midst of enemies.
Sacrificial Items (Ebo / Etutu)
- One He-Goat (Eran Oruko Kan)
- One Rooster (Akuko Adire Kan)
- Palm Oil (Epo)
- Eko
- Kolanut (Obi)
- Orogbo
3
Third Verse
Ese Keta
Ifa Message
Ifá says that the person for whom Osa Meji has appeared should offer a sacrifice for victory. Ifá also says that this person should serve the Òrìṣà with one guinea fowl (Etu) and dedicate one cutlass to the Òrìṣà. Furthermore, this person should serve Ifá with one hen, one rat, and one fish.
Verse
Isa nsa meji kira won jejeje
This was the Ifá divination cast for Orunmila,
On the day he was going to receive a cutlass from the Òrìṣà,
With which he would rescue his child from the Eleye.
He was advised to offer sacrifice,
And he complied.
Therefore,
What did Orunmila use to rescue his child from the Eleye?
It was the cutlass of the Òrìṣà that Orunmila used to rescue his child from the Eleye.
This was the Ifá divination cast for Orunmila,
On the day he was going to receive a cutlass from the Òrìṣà,
With which he would rescue his child from the Eleye.
He was advised to offer sacrifice,
And he complied.
Therefore,
What did Orunmila use to rescue his child from the Eleye?
It was the cutlass of the Òrìṣà that Orunmila used to rescue his child from the Eleye.
Sacrificial Items (Ebo / Etutu)
- One Guinea Fowl (Eye Etu Kan)
- One Hen (Abo Adire Kan)
- One Cutlass (Ada Kan)
- One Rat (Eku)
- One Fish (Eja)
- Palm Oil (Epo)
- Eko
- Kolanut (Obi)
4
Fourth Verse
Ese Kerin
Ifa Message
Ifá says that it is calling forth every blessing for this person. Ifá advises this person to offer sacrifice. Ifá also says that this person should always receive and care well for every guest who comes to their home. Furthermore, this person should serve Ifá with goat meat.
Verse
Momojumisiwon ni n seku pa Baba Alawo
Mo meyin mi siwon ni n seku pa awon Agbalagba Isegun
Look at what these children are doing to me; they do not allow me to rest.
This was the Ifá divination cast for Orunmila,
When he was told:
"This year shall be your year of honor and prosperity, Baba."
He was advised to offer sacrifice,
And he complied.
People of Ipo,
People of Offa,
Come and celebrate with me
The abundance of every blessing.
Mo meyin mi siwon ni n seku pa awon Agbalagba Isegun
Look at what these children are doing to me; they do not allow me to rest.
This was the Ifá divination cast for Orunmila,
When he was told:
"This year shall be your year of honor and prosperity, Baba."
He was advised to offer sacrifice,
And he complied.
People of Ipo,
People of Offa,
Come and celebrate with me
The abundance of every blessing.
Sacrificial Items (Ebo / Etutu)
- Goat Meat (Eran Ewure Kan)
- Palm Oil (Epo)
- Eko
- Kolanut (Obi)
- Liquor (Oti)
Awure — Alchemist Formula YO + EN
Yoruba
Ao mun eran ewure ao ge si merindinlogun ao wa mun ewe aje ewe ire ewe peregun ewe ominnin o wa fi se eran ewure yin ni eni naa ni yoo wa je
English
Take goat meat and cut it into sixteen pieces. Then obtain Aje leaves, Ire leaves, Peregun leaves, and Ominnin leaves, and prepare them together with the goat meat. The person should eat this preparation.
Isegun — Alchemist Formula
Yoruba
ao mu akara elepo die ao mu ewe odunodun ewe tete ewe alo oko egun ori ewure ti won ba fib o ifa ao wa gun gbogbo re papo ao wa po mo ose dudu ao ma fi we laro laro
English
Take a small quantity of bean cake prepared with palm oil (Akara Elepo). Obtain Odunodun leaves, Tete leaves, Alo Oko leaves, and the skull of the goat that was used in the Ifá sacrifice. Grind all of them together and mix the preparation with black soap (Ose Dudu).
The person should use the soap for bathing regularly, especially in the early morning.
The person should use the soap for bathing regularly, especially in the early morning.
Explore Ifa
Osa 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).
This Odu is also known as: Osameji. Understanding all its names helps in recognizing it across different Ifa lineages and traditions.
Odus that share the same family or pairing include: Osa Ogbe, Osa Oyeku, Osa Iwori, Osa Odi.
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