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Arabic Odu Ifa Sacred Divination Pattern
The sacred Odu marks as cast on the Opele or Ikin divination tray
1
First Verse
Ese Kinni
Ifa Message
Ifá says there is the blessing of wealth and prosperity for the person for whom this Odu appears. Ifá says the path of wealth is opening for this person. They are advised to perform the prescribed sacrifice so that wealth and prosperity may come into their hands.
Verse
When money is scarce, people become careful with spending.
When water is scarce, one longs for the flow of water.
When food is scarce, it is called famine.
Ifá divination was cast for Ohunyo-wọn,
who was a child of the king in the heavenly realm,
when he was crying and seeking abundant blessings of wealth.
He was advised to perform sacrifice.
He accepted the sacrifice and performed it.
Therefore, come quickly and buy the beautiful goods of the prince.
Come in great numbers and buy the beautiful merchandise of Ohunyo-wọn.
Come quickly and buy the beautiful goods of the prince.
When water is scarce, one longs for the flow of water.
When food is scarce, it is called famine.
Ifá divination was cast for Ohunyo-wọn,
who was a child of the king in the heavenly realm,
when he was crying and seeking abundant blessings of wealth.
He was advised to perform sacrifice.
He accepted the sacrifice and performed it.
Therefore, come quickly and buy the beautiful goods of the prince.
Come in great numbers and buy the beautiful merchandise of Ohunyo-wọn.
Come quickly and buy the beautiful goods of the prince.
Sacrificial Items (Ebo / Etutu)
- Rat (Eku), Fish (Eja), Hen (Abodie), Rooster (Akuko), Pigeon (Eyele), Palm oil (Epo), Eko, Kola nut (Obi)
2
Second Verse
Ese Keji
Ifa Message
Ifá says this person should perform sacrifices for victory. Ifá says there are people waging battles or hostility against this person. Therefore, the person should make the sacrifice and continue to serve and care for Ifá properly so that they may overcome their enemies.
Verse
Aragadagba, the mighty rainbow.
The rainbow stretches itself magnificently across the heavens.
Ifá divination was cast for the great Iroko tree when it was standing in the midst of enemies.
It was advised to offer sacrifice.
It accepted and performed the sacrifice.
Therefore, no forest can become so dense that there is no pathway through it.
The Iroko tree stands so firmly that no one can overcome it.
The Iroko is mighty like the rainbow stretching across the heavens.
The rainbow itself stretches magnificently across the heavens.
The rainbow stretches itself magnificently across the heavens.
Ifá divination was cast for the great Iroko tree when it was standing in the midst of enemies.
It was advised to offer sacrifice.
It accepted and performed the sacrifice.
Therefore, no forest can become so dense that there is no pathway through it.
The Iroko tree stands so firmly that no one can overcome it.
The Iroko is mighty like the rainbow stretching across the heavens.
The rainbow itself stretches magnificently across the heavens.
Sacrificial Items (Ebo / Etutu)
- One he-goat
- Palm oil
- Eko
- Kola nut
- Money
3
Third Verse
Ese Keta
Ifa Message
Ifá says this person should perform sacrifices for a long life. Ifá says the person should be at peace and not be afraid, because his or her life will be prolonged. Therefore, the prescribed sacrifice should be performed.
Verse
Okutannu omi alama seje
Ifá divination was cast for the hand, the child that gave birth to five and enjoyed the fruit of the five.
It was also cast for the leg, the child that gave birth to five and enjoyed the fruit of the five.
They were advised to offer sacrifice, and they complied.
Therefore, the child of the hand does not die while the hand is present.
The child of the leg does not die while the leg is present.
Ifá, do not let me die before my protector; let me be under your protection and care.
Ifá divination was cast for the hand, the child that gave birth to five and enjoyed the fruit of the five.
It was also cast for the leg, the child that gave birth to five and enjoyed the fruit of the five.
They were advised to offer sacrifice, and they complied.
Therefore, the child of the hand does not die while the hand is present.
The child of the leg does not die while the leg is present.
Ifá, do not let me die before my protector; let me be under your protection and care.
Sacrificial Items (Ebo / Etutu)
- Two guinea fowls
- Palm oil
- Eko
- Kola nut
4
Fourth Verse
Ese Kerin
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 should offer sacrifice and also serve Ifá diligently so that they may attain wealth and prosperity.
Verse
Eku sanhin
Eja sanhin
This was the Ifá divination cast for Ope Eluju
On the day he would begin to walk in wealth and prosperity.
He was advised to offer sacrifice,
And he complied.
Therefore, it is time for all blessings to come unto me.
I have become Ope Eluju.
It is within me that strength resides.
It is within me that wealth grows and flourishes.
Eja sanhin
This was the Ifá divination cast for Ope Eluju
On the day he would begin to walk in wealth and prosperity.
He was advised to offer sacrifice,
And he complied.
Therefore, it is time for all blessings to come unto me.
I have become Ope Eluju.
It is within me that strength resides.
It is within me that wealth grows and flourishes.
Sacrificial Items (Ebo / Etutu)
- Rat
- Fish
- Hen
- Rooster
- Pigeon
Awure — Alchemist Formula YO + EN
Yoruba
Ileke iyun gidi ti won ti wo dara dara epo opoto ao wagun gbogbore mon ose dudu, eni naa yio maa fi we.
English
One should obtain genuine coral beads (Iyun) that have been properly worn and consecrated, together with Opoto oil. They should be ground and mixed with black soap, and the person should use the preparation for bathing.
Isegun — Alchemist Formula
Yoruba
A o toju epo iroko ati ewe iroko ati egbo iroko ao wa jopo mon odidi atare kana o wa fi si gbere lari ja ao mon fi iyoku foko mu.
English
One should obtain Iroko bark, Iroko leaves, and Iroko root. These should be burned and prepared together with one whole alligator pepper. The preparation should be applied through an incision running from the forehead to the back of the head. The remaining powder should then be mixed with Eko (corn pudding) and consumed.
Explore Ifa
Owonrin 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: Owonrin Ogbe, Owonrin Oyeku, Owonrin Iwori, Owonrin Odi.
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