Ogbe Oyeku: Meaning, Prophecy & Interpretation

Ogbe-'Yeku is the father of success
Walking carefully is the father of good fortune
The stones upon stones cannot be easily lifted
Ifa was cast for Orunmila
When he was about to turn his back to eat kola nut

A child of Orunmila cast Ifa when his eyes were strained. They said he would have wealth, he would have a wife, he would bear children, he would build a house.

They told him to prepare sixteen rats, sixteen female chickens, one goat, two hundred large cowries, and two hundred kola nuts. He was instructed to offer two hundred kola nuts to Ifa daily.

After Akapo (the priest) performed the sacrifice, all good fortune started coming his way. Akapo said, "Edu (the divinity) was the one backing him, which is why Ifa was supporting him."

Divination Instruction

Ifa calls for the person for whom Ogbe-'Yeku appears to continuously offer many kola nuts in request for all forms of blessings from Ifa. The blessings will surely come their way.

This translation reflects the essence of the Ifa divination message and the associated sacrifice for good fortune.

Ogbe-'Yeku Warning

Ifa says that if the person for whom this Odu (divination sign) appears has children, they should not take their children on long journeys or travels abroad.

Listen to what Ifa has said:

White is the color of a dog's teeth
The dog has no song to sing
Konno (a river) flows quietly without a sound
Ifa was cast for the nursing mother
Who took her children to the marketplace of Ejigbomekun

The nursing mother mentioned by Ifa here loves money more than her children. Ifa is explaining to us about a mother whom Ifa warned, but this woman did not listen.

When she was about to go to the market, she carried one of her children on her back and held the other by the hand.

As she went to the market, the children met with their companions from the spiritual world (the emere, or spirit children), and the spirits took the lives of the children.

The nursing mother could no longer bring back the lives of her children-they were already in the spirit world. When the children's father asked for them, the mother could not respond.

In her grief, she claimed that she was going to sell goods at the market, and then the children collapsed and died instantly.

Divination Instruction

Ifa instructs that the person should not go on long journeys with child/children.

Proverbial Explanation

The phrase "Konno a b'ifo lara l'odo" is a Yoruba proverb that draws upon natural imagery to convey a deeper meaning. Here's a breakdown of the components:

• Konno: Refers to the calm, quiet flow of water.
• a b'ifo lara: Literally means "it gently rubs against the skin."
• l'odo: Means "at the river" or "by the river."

Thus, the phrase can be understood as: "The calm water flows quietly, gently brushing against the skin at the river."

Metaphorically, this suggests that quiet or subtle forces (like a gentle river) can still have an effect on you, even if they don't create noise or disturbance. It conveys the idea that small, unnoticed actions can be significant and have lasting impact.

In the context of Ifa divination, this proverb might highlight the importance of heeding quiet warnings or subtle signs, as they can have profound consequences.

Alternative Interpretation Based on Context

In Yoruba, "Ifo" can also mean eczema, a skin condition. With this in mind, the phrase "Konno a b'ifo lara l'odo" could have a double meaning. Here's how it might be interpreted:

• Konno: Refers to the calm flow of water.
• a b'ifo lara: Translates to "it rubs eczema on the skin."
• l'odo: Means "at the river."

In this interpretation, the phrase could mean: "The calm water rubs eczema on the skin at the river."

This alternative interpretation suggests that even something as calm and soothing as a quiet river can bring discomfort or undesirable consequences (like eczema). It highlights the idea that seemingly harmless or gentle situations can still carry risks or negative effects.

The dual meaning of "ifo" enriches the proverb, providing both a gentle interpretation and a cautionary message about the potential dangers in things that appear safe or tranquil.

Ogbe Oyeku Sacrifice for Good Fortune

Ifa says that for the one for whom Ogbe Oyeku appears, they should make a sacrifice to bring good fortune, so that they may return home with profit. Listen to what Ifa says:

Apadele Consulted an Oracle for the Cat.

This is the Ifa cast for the cat who was preparing to go hunting.

The cat went to consult Ifa, asking if it would catch any game in the hunt it was about to embark on.

Ifa responded, saying it should offer a sacrifice.

The cat was told to sacrifice three rats and offer a chicken to Esu before going to the hunting ground.

The cat ignored the advice of the sacrifice.

When it got to the hunting ground, it only caught mice.

Esu then cast the net of hunger upon the cat, and it ate all the mice it had caught.

When the cat returned home, it was asked, 'Where is the game you caught from the hunt?'

It responded, saying it had eaten it along the way.

This is why it is said, 'The reason we don't recognize the cat as the best hunter of rats is that it always consumes its prey before returning home.'

Divination Instruction

Whoever this Odu appear should consult an expert Babalawo or Iyanifa to prescribe necessary sacrifice for good fortune and profit in their endevors.

Ogbe Oyeku Sacrifice For Prosperity and Higher Position

Ifa said it is calling forth honor and prosperity for the one who casts the Ogbe-'Yeku. Ifa said they should offer a sacrifice so they can become a leader in their profession.

Ogbe-'Yeku is the Father of Success,
The head of wisdom, and the head of achievement is the Father of Distinction.
Osoro is the Father of Rainfall.
Ifa was cast for the lion,
Who was seeking to surpass all other animals in greatness by its urine.

The lion consulted Ifa, wanting to know how to become greater than all the other animals.
Ifa told it to prepare a special garment (a large, protective cloth), sacrifice a large animal, and offer a significant amount of money.
The lion performed the sacrifice.

The Babalawo cast Ifa using 200 needles of the giant prawn.
From that moment, the lion became the king of animals, and it praised the Babalawo, while the Babalawo praised Ifa.

Divination Instruction

Ifa says it calls forth elevation and success for the one for whom this Odu appears. Whoever this Odu appear should consult an expert Babalawo or Iyanifa to prescribe necessary sacrifice especially the one mentioned above which the lion did.

YORUBA Translation

Ogbe Oyeku, Ogbe Yeku: Ifa Omo Orunmila

Ifa pe oun pe ire ori rere fun eni ti o da Ogbe Oyeku. E gbo bi Ifa ti wi:

Ogbe-'Yeku ni baba amulu
Ka t'ese mo'rin ni baba ori ire
Okuta l'ori okuta ko ni mundun mundun
A d'Ifa fun Orunmila
Ti yi oo fi eyin ti je obi

Omo Orunmila lo da Ifa nigbati oju npon o. Won ni yi oo ni aje, yi oo ni aya, yi oo bi'm, yi oo ko'le. Won ni ki o toju eku, merindinlogun, abo adiye merindinlogun, ewure kan, igba oke owo, ati igba omo obi.

Ki o ma fi igba omo obi bo Ifa lojojumo, akapo ru'bo tan, gbogbo ire ba nto o l'owo. Akapo ni:

"A se eyin ni Edu fi ti, ti Ifa fi ngbe ni"

Ase: Ifa pe eni ti Ogbe-'Yeku ba jade fun, opolopo obi ni ki o
Fi ma toro ire gbogbo l'owo Ifa, ire na a yi o si to l'owo.

Ogbe Oyeku, Ogbe Yeku: Ifa Abiyamo Loja Ejigbomekun

Ifa ni bi eni ti Odu yi ba jade fun ba ti bi omo, ki o ma se mu omo re lo si eyin odi tabi irin ajo.

E gbo ohun ti Ifa wi
Funfun ni eyin aja fun
Aja ko ni orin kankan
Konno a b'ifo lara l'odo
A difa fun abiyamo
Ti nmu ayinrin lo re e ta l'oja Ejigbomekun

Abiyamo ti Ifa nsoro kan yi, o feran owo ju omo lo. Ifa nse alaye fun wa nipa Abiyamo ti Ifa se ikilo fun, sugbon obinrin yii ko gbo. Nigbati yo lo si oja, o gbe omo re pon s'eyin, o tun fa omo re miran l'owo.

Bi o e lo si oja beeni awon mo yii ri awon egbe' orun (emere egbe orun), ni won ba mu emi awon omo yii lo.

Abiyamo ko le mu aaye awon omo yii de'le mo, oku won ni o gbe w'le. Baba omo bere omo l'owo re. Iya omo ko le
dahun. Ni o ba bu se kun. O ni ayinrin l'oun pe oun yo ta, ni omo ba daku gbanrangandan.

Ase: Ifa pe ki eni naa ko ma dejaa. Ani ri Iku Omo.

Ogbe Oyeku, Ogbe Yeku: Ifa Apadele Fun Ologbo

Ifa ni eni ti Ogbe oyeku ba jade fun ki o ru'bo amubo ire. Ki o le ba ko ere de'le. e gbo bi Ifa ti wi:

Apa de'le. Lo d'Ifa fun ologbo ti nroko ode

Ologbo lo ree da'Faa, oko ode ti oun nlo yii, nje oun le ri eran Pa, ni o da Ifa si. Won ni ebo ni ko ru. Ko ru Okete meta. Ki o fi akuko adiye lo fi b Esu ki o to l si oko ode.

Ologbo se eti gboin si ebo. Nigbati o de oko ode, ni o ba pa eku ni Esu ba na ado ebi si, ni ebi ba npa ologbo, ni o ba j gbogbo eku ti o pa, nigbati o de'le, won bii lere. "Eran ti e pa ni oko ode wa nko? o ni oun ti mu ranu.

Idi niyi ti won fi so pe, apa de'le ni ko je ki a mo pe ologbo 's'ode eku.

Ogbe Oyeku, Ogbe Yeku: Ifa Kinnihun

Ifa ni oun pe ire iyi fun eni to da Ogbe-'Yeku. Ifa pe ebo ni ko ru ko le baa di oga l'enu ise.

Ogbe-'Yeku ni Baba amulu
Ori ogbo, ori ato ni baba edan
Osoro ni Baba ojo,
A d'Ifa fun kinniun
Ti yo fi ito gba'ju l'owo eranko

Kinniun ni o da Ifa, ti o mu eeji kun eeta pe bawo ni oun se Le gbayi ju gbogbo eranko iyoku lo. Won ni ko toju aso oniroro (Aso ibora nla), ran agba nla kan. Oke mokanlenirungba owo.

Kinniun ru'bo naa. Awon awo se Ifa fun pelu igba abere oporo. Lati igba naa ni kinniun je oba, o wa nyin Babalawo, ni Babalawo nyin Ifa.

Ase: Ifa pe oun pe ire Igbega fun eni ti odu yii jade fun.

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