Ogbe Ika: The Rabbit Wife's Daring Choice

Ogbe Ika: The Rabbit Wife's Daring Choice

Ogbe Ika is the Odu that governs the relationship between personal power and personal responsibility. The narrative explores themes of destiny, courage and sacrifice, and it does not treat the choice as an easy one. In Ifa, a sacrifice is never merely a loss. It is an exchange, and the story examines what the rabbit wife is willing to give up in order to move forward.

When Ogbe Ika appears in divination, the querent is often facing a similar exchange. Something of value must be released before the next stage can begin. The Odu's wisdom is that the price is usually smaller than the hesitation makes it feel.

Read the full interpretation on the Ogbe Ika page.