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Arabic Odu Ifa Sacred Divination Pattern
Aliases: Otua Meji
The sacred Odu marks as cast on the Opele or Ikin divination tray
1
First Verse
Ese Kinni
Ifa Message
Ifá says it is calling forth the blessing of wealth and prosperity for this person. Ifá says that this person should offer sacrifice so that they may become prosperous, and should offer two tortoises as sacrifice, using one of them to appease their Ori.
Verse
Pere ni kotorinse
This was the Ifá divination cast for Otua,
The one who sent two tortoises on an errand,
The one who possessed a large basket of wealth.
He was advised to offer sacrifice,
And he accepted the sacrifice and performed it.
Therefore, which Otua?
Otua who sent two tortoises on an errand,
And became exceedingly wealthy.
This was the Ifá divination cast for Otua,
The one who sent two tortoises on an errand,
The one who possessed a large basket of wealth.
He was advised to offer sacrifice,
And he accepted the sacrifice and performed it.
Therefore, which Otua?
Otua who sent two tortoises on an errand,
And became exceedingly wealthy.
Sacrificial Items (Ebo / Etutu)
- Two tortoises (Alabahun Meji)
- Palm Oil (Epo)
- Eko
- Kolanut (Obi)
2
Second Verse
Ese Keji
Ifa Message
Ifá says it is calling forth the blessing of children for this person. Ifá says the blessing of children is of great importance to this person. Ifá advises this person to offer sacrifice so that they may become a parent and to appease Ifá with two hens.
Verse
Awo tori aarun sobere
This was the Ifá divination cast for the young daughter of Isin,
And for the adult son of Isin,
When they were both earnestly seeking the blessing of children.
They were advised to offer sacrifice,
And they accepted the sacrifice and performed it.
Therefore, with the command and power of conception,
May the seed become a beautiful child; this is the power of conception.
This was the Ifá divination cast for the young daughter of Isin,
And for the adult son of Isin,
When they were both earnestly seeking the blessing of children.
They were advised to offer sacrifice,
And they accepted the sacrifice and performed it.
Therefore, with the command and power of conception,
May the seed become a beautiful child; this is the power of conception.
Sacrificial Items (Ebo / Etutu)
- Two mature hens (Abo Adire Meji)
- Rat (Eku)
- Fish (Eja)
- Kolanut (Obi)
- Palm Oil (Epo)
- Eko
3
Third Verse
Ese Keta
Ifa Message
Ifá says it is calling forth the blessing of long life for this person. Ifá says that this person should offer sacrifice so that their life may be long and endure. Ifá also advises this person to appease Ifá with Osiki Soup and Pounded Yam, together with one male goat.
Verse
Ajosiki awo imonran
This was the Ifá divination cast for Orunmila,
The one who was destined to become the leader of the council of elders in Ife,
When they told him to offer sacrifice for long life and the preservation of his body.
And he accepted the sacrifice and performed it.
Therefore, death shall not kill the leader of the council of elders in Ife.
Ajosiki, the diviner of Imonran.
Illness shall not overcome the leader of the council of elders in Ife.
Ajosiki, the diviner of Imonran.
This was the Ifá divination cast for Orunmila,
The one who was destined to become the leader of the council of elders in Ife,
When they told him to offer sacrifice for long life and the preservation of his body.
And he accepted the sacrifice and performed it.
Therefore, death shall not kill the leader of the council of elders in Ife.
Ajosiki, the diviner of Imonran.
Illness shall not overcome the leader of the council of elders in Ife.
Ajosiki, the diviner of Imonran.
Sacrificial Items (Ebo / Etutu)
- One Male Goat (Eran Oruko Kan)
- Plenty of Pounded Yam (Isu Pupo)
- Palm Oil (Epo)
- Eko
4
Fourth Verse
Ese Kerin
Ifa Message
Ifá says it is calling forth the blessing of victory for this person. Ifá says that this person is currently engaged in a battle or dispute and should offer sacrifice to overcome the conflict. Ifá also advises this person to appease their Ori with two Cat fishes.
Verse
Oti loti ejo
Obi lobi imonran
Emu lemu ara jonjo
This was the Ifá divination cast for the children of Ipapo,
And for the elders of Ipapo,
At the time they were engaged in a dispute over their land.
They were advised to offer sacrifice,
And they accepted the sacrifice and performed it.
Therefore, the children of Ipapo cannot be summoned to court.
The elders of Ipapo cannot be summoned to court.
Ifá, do not advise them.
Do not caution them.
It is the elders of Ipapo who can be summoned to court, and they will always emerge victorious.
Obi lobi imonran
Emu lemu ara jonjo
This was the Ifá divination cast for the children of Ipapo,
And for the elders of Ipapo,
At the time they were engaged in a dispute over their land.
They were advised to offer sacrifice,
And they accepted the sacrifice and performed it.
Therefore, the children of Ipapo cannot be summoned to court.
The elders of Ipapo cannot be summoned to court.
Ifá, do not advise them.
Do not caution them.
It is the elders of Ipapo who can be summoned to court, and they will always emerge victorious.
Sacrificial Items (Ebo / Etutu)
- Two Roosters (Akuko Adie Meji)
- Two Eja Aro Fish (Eja Aro Meji)
- Palm Oil (Epo)
- Eko
Awure — Alchemist Formula YO + EN
Yoruba
Ao toju ewe anu ao lo po mon iyere ao fi se odidi alabahun Kan lepo ni yo ti a ba se tan ao se adura si ao wa je ni oru oganjo
English
We will gather the leaves of Anu and pound them together with iyere seeds. We will use this mixture to prepare one whole tortoise, cooking it with palm oil and salt. Once it is ready, we will offer a prayer over it and then eat it at midnight.
Isegun — Alchemist Formula
Yoruba
Ao toju egbo peregun igbodu, ao gun po mon ewe ape, ao wa po mon ose dudu ao wa mon fi we.
English
We will gather the Peregun leaves from Igbodu and pound them together with the leaves of Ape. We will then mix them with black soap. The person will use this preparation to bathe.
Explore Ifa
Otura 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: Otua Meji. Understanding all its names helps in recognizing it across different Ifa lineages and traditions.
Odus that share the same family or pairing include: Otura Ogbe, Otura Oyeku, Otura Iwori, Otura Odi.
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