In this piece of work
Babalawo Obanifa will make exhaustive commentaries on Odu Ifa Oyeku Owonrin also known as Oyeku
-ohun-Owonrin. Oyewonrimi,Oyewonrinje, Oyeku Ajibowu, Oyeku Alagbede. The work will be useful to any practicing
Babalawo or Ifa devotee who want to have an extensive knowledge of detail
interpretations of Odu Ifa Oyeku Irosun for
purpose of practicing or personal use. The work will also be useful in
providing detail knowledge of this Odu Ifa Oyeku Owonrin for those born under the star of Odu Ifa Oyeku Owonrin during their Itelodu(ifa initiation) or Ikosedaye (First Ifa
consultation for new born baby). The author of this work Babalawo Obanifa is a practicing diviner and an authoritative leading Ifa and Orisa
theologian so any knowledge and commentaries in this work is for actual
spiritual practice. The work will examine among other things. What is Odu Ifa Oyeku Owonrin meaning and symbol?, Who are the affiliated
Orisa and Irunmole with Odu Ifa Oyeku Owonrin? What are the taboos
of Odu Ifa Oyeku Owonrin ? What are the favorable occupation or profession
for those born under the star of Odu ifa Oyeku Oyeku Owonrin during their Itelodu or Ikosedaye? What are the names that
can be given to those born under the star Of Odu Ifa Oyeku Owonrin during their Itelodu Or Ikosedaye? Basic summary
of information available for those born under this Odu Ifa Oyeku Owonrin during their Itelodu or Ikosedaye. Comprehensive
detail of some sacred information available inside Odu Ifa Oyeku -Owonrin and Babalawo Obanifa divine commentaries
on them. These aforementioned will be discuss in detail in seriatim
in this work. The work examine Odu Ifa Oyeku Owonrin in nine (9)
different stanza base on it application and interpretation of it in Ifa
practice over the centuries
What is Odu Ifa
Oyeku Owonrin meaning and symbol?
An Odu Ifa will be
said to be Oyeku Owonrin whenever we have one leg of
Odu Ifa Oyeku –Meji on the right and One leg of Odu Ifa Owonrin
Meji on the left side. The amalgamation of the two to become one is
what is refer to as Odu Ifa Oyeku Owonrin. Though Babalawo do nickname this Odu
Ifa as as Oyeku -ohun-Owonrin. Oyewonrimi,Oyewonrinje,
Oyeku Ajibowu, Oyeku Alagbede. .When during Ifa
consultation either via ohun-n –te-ale(Ikin ifa consultation using Iyerosun and
opon Ifa) or Opele(ifa divination chain) if the symbol that appear is a
reflection of one leg of Odu ifa Oyeku meji on the right side and one leg
of Owonrin meji on the left side such symbol
is what is known as Odu ifa Oyeku Owonrin in Yoruba Ifa spirituality. Below are
image of Babalawo Obanifa personal
depiction of image of Odu Ifa
Oyeku Owonrin on how it can appear on Ifa divination tray or
Opele(divination chain).
Who are the affiliated
Orisa and Irunmole with Odu Ifa Oyeku Owonrin?
By this question we are
referring to other divinities or deities –Orisa and Irunmole that those
born under the star of Ifa
Oyeku Owonrin during their
Itelodu or Ikosedaye can harness their energy along with Ifa in other to
have successful and less problem free life. The commonly Identifiable
divinities that their energies can easily be harness with Odu Ifa Oyeku Owonrin are:Ifa,Ori,, Esu Odara,Ogun Agbede,Orisa
oko, Osun,Olokun,,Egbe. Each of these divinities have specific function they
perform. Let examine each in turn:
1. Ifa – for
direction, protection, elevation, victory, success and general
wellbeing
2. Ori – for
fulfillment of destiny, protection, sanctuary, success, victory,
comfort, peace of
mind and self actualization
3. Esu odara – for
victory, financial success, protection, elevation, and
direction
4. Ogun Agbede –
for financial success, victory, success, peace of mind, and
overall wellbeing
5. Orisa oko – for
financial success, achievement, and leadership
6. Osun – for
childbearing, compatible spouse, success and general love
7. Egbe – for
progress, success elevation and general well being
What are the taboos of
Odu Ifa Oyeku Owonrin ?
By this question we are referring to those
animate and inanimate object such as plants and animal and behavior or traits
that those born under the star of Odu Ifa Oyeku Owonrin must avoid in other to haves successful,
healthy and less problem in their life. Below are some of the
identifiable taboo for those born under the star of Odu Ifa Oyeku Owonrin :
1. They must avoid
eating roasted yam – to avoid unconsummated fortune and suffering
2. They must not engage
in altercation with anymore – to avoid unconsummated
fortune
3. They must avoid
eating a cobra – to avoid problem of
child bearing
4. They must avoid
following anyone anywhere without
adequate consultation – to avoid disaster and untimely death
5. They must avoid
working to find out the secret of others – to avoid
disappointment and disaster
6. They must avoid
wearing red and black clothe – to avoid
unconsummated fortune
What are the favorable
occupation or profession for those born under the star of Odu ifa Oyeku Owonrin
during their Itelodu or Ikosedaye?
By this
question we are referring to area or field of professions where people
that were born under the star of Odu Ifa Oyeku Owonrin can choose and achieve success and comfort in life.People
born under the star of this odu ifa Oyeku Owonrin are more better
as Ifa and Orisa priestess , business person such as entrepreneur,trader,
merchant etc, guidance and counseling, black smith and engineering work,
mariner, Ifa/Orisa Priest/Priestess,Anything
to do with the iron industry e.g mechanical engineering, civil engineering,
electrical and electronics, construction, metal fabrication.
What are the names
that can be given to those born under the star Of Odu Ifa Oyeku Owonrin during their Itelodu Or ikosedaye?
By this we are referring
to the likely name that can be given to those born under the star of Odu Oyeku
Owonrin.These names are derived from the positive character in different
stanza of Odu Ifa Oyeku Owonrin They exist in both male and female category
respectively. Some easily identifiable one are:
1. Ifakorede – ifa
brings all ire of life
2. Ajibowu – he
who was born into the family of blacksmith
3. Olasunde – honour
brings us closer to Osun
4.
Opaleye – Orisa oko staff has prestige
Some
Sacred Messages Inside Odu Ifa Oyeku Owonrin
1.
Ifa says that this person is going to be blessed with a
compatible spouse. Ifa says that his wife will be a very sweet woman. At the
same time, she will be a woman with shape tongue, difficult character and may
make many people unwilling to move close to her. Those who move close to her
however shall enjoy her. Ifa describes his wife as a pineapple which is very
sweet but at the same time has all her body covered with thorns. Ifa advises this
person to offer ebo with four rats, four
fish, two hens, and money. On this, Ifa says:
Oye wonrin mi
Oye wonrin je
Oye sorin
paka-paka gbemi
Dia fun Ope Oyinbo
Eyi tin rele oko
aaro
Ebo ni won ni ko
waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Iyawo mori lo
Ko ma ma mewa lo
Oojo lewa nbo
Ori ni nbani gbele
oko
Translation:
Oye wonrin mi
Oye wonrin je
Oye sorin
paka-paka gbemi
They cast Ifa for
the Pineapple
When going to her
husband’s house
She was advised to
offer ebo
She complied
Woman go with your
destiny
Don’t lay emphasis
on your beauty
Beauty will last
for only one day
It is one’s destiny
that will help one to stay in one’s matrimonial home
2.
Ifa says that
people will try everything they know to create problems between this and his/her
spouse at every opportunity. You will be surprised to find out that many of
those who are very close to you will be speaking bad of you to your wife in
order to discourage her from marrying you. Ifa says that there is the need for this
person to continuously assure his/her spouse that he/she is serious
about her and you have no hidden agenda towards her. He also need to assure her that he do not have any shady character or criminal motives
in his/her life. Ifa advises him to offer ebo with one mature he-goat, two
hens, and money. You also need to feed Ifa with one mature she-goat. On this,
Ifa says
Ribiribi nii peri
oyin
Dia fun
Orunmila
Baba nsawo lo Oke
Edu niluu Ilobinrin
Ebo ni won ni ko
waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Ifa iwo lokoo mi o
Igbati o o si nile
Ni won k’egan bale
Ifa iwo loko o mi
o
Translation:
The navel caps the
pregnancy
Ifa’s message for
Orunmila
When going to Edu
hill
In order to secure
a spouse
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
Ifa you are my
husband
When you were not
at home
They all started
maligning you
Ifa you are my
husband
3.
Ifa warns that this person must offer ebo in order for him not to allow his/her
spouse to either be taken away from him or for him not to chase her out of his
life. Ifa says that if this happens, it will be very difficult for him to bring
her into his life and he will live the rest of his life with regrets. This is the reason why he
must love and cherish her and make sure that she knows that he really love and
cherish her. Same interpretation apply if the client is a woman . Ifa advises him
to offer ebo with one mature he-goat and money. On this, Ifa says:
Oye wonrin mi
Oye wonrin je
Oye sorin
paka-paka gbemi
Dia fun Porogodo
Ti nse obinrin
Akoko
Dia fun Akoko
Ti nse oko
Porogodo
Won ni ki won rubo
Ki won ma fi ara
won sile
Won koti ogbonyin
sebo
Akoko a ni oun o
ri Porogodo aya oun mo o
Translation:
Oye wonrin mi
Oye wonrin je
Oye sorin
paka-paka gbemi
They cast Ifa for
Porogodo
Who was the wife
of Akoko
They also cast Ifa
for Akoko
Who was the
husband of Porogodo
They were advised
to offer ebo
So that they will
not be separated for one another
They failed to
comply
Akoko lamented
that he could not find Porogodo his wife anymore
4.
Ifa says that it
foresees peace of mind and prosperity for this person. Ifa warns that he must never consume roasted yam in his life .
If you do so, he will never prosper. Ifa advises him to offer ebo with three
pigeons, three roosters and money. He also need to feed Ogun with four tubers of
roasted yam. On this, Ifa says:
Oye wonrin mi
Oye wonrin je
Oye sorin
paka-paka gbemi
Dia fun Ajibowu
Omo Alagede Orunto
Ebo ni won ni ko
waa se
O koti ogbonyin
sebo
Nje Ajibowu omo
Alagbede Orunto
Isu taa ni o mu
sola lo mu sunje
Ajibowu omo
Alagbede Orunto!
Translation:
Oye wonrin mi
Oye wonrin je
Oye sorin
paka-paka gbemi
They cast Ifa for
Ajibowu
The child of the
blacksmith of Orunto
He was advised to
offer ebo of peace of mind
He failed to
comply
Now, Ajibowu the
child of the blacksmith of Orunto
The tubers of yam
that you were asked to use for prosperity were what you roasted and consumed
Ajibowu the child
of blacksmith of Orunto
5.
Ifa says that it
foresees the Ire of financial success for this person. A big free gift is coming
his way. Ifa advises this person to
offer ebo with two pigeons, two guinea-fowls and money. There is also the need
to feed his Ori with one pigeon and one
guinea-fowl. On this, Ifa says
Gbongan ere ni
gbongan ere
Gbongan ija ni
gbongan ija
Saworo ide nii
bale
Nii ro
banba-jinwinni, banba jinwinni
Dia fun Olosunde
Tii somo won lode
Owami
Ebo ni won ni ko
waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ire Aje nwami bo
wao
Olasunde owanmi
Ire Aya nwami bow
a o
Olasunde Owami
Translation:
The hall of play
is the hall of play
And the hall of
confrontation is the hall of confrontation
A brass gong hit
the ground and made ricocheting sound
Ifa’s message for
Olasunde
Their offspring in
the land of Owami
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
The ire of
prosperity is coming to look for me
Olasunde Owami
The ire of spouse
is coming to look for me
Olasunde Owami
The ire of
children is coming to look for me
Olasunde Owami
The ire of
property is coming to look for me
Olasunde Owami
All ire of life are
coming to look for me
Olasunde Owami
6.
Ifa says that this
person is a child of Orunmila from
heaven. Ifa assures him/her that anywhere
he go, success shall be waiting for him. Ifa says that his name from heaven is Ifakorede meaning Ifa has
brought all Ire of life. Ifa advises him/her to offer ebo with four pigeons, four
guinea-fowls and money. He also need to
feed Ifa as directed by Ifa. On this, Ifa says:
Oye wonrin mi
Oye wonrin je
Oye sorin
paka-paka gbemi
Dia fun Apapa
Ti nse omo bibi
inu agbonniregun
Igbati o torun bo
wale aye
Ebo ni won ni o
waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Talo waa ko’re de
tuturu
Apapa, Ifa lo
ko’re de tuturu
Translation:
Oye wonrin mi
Oye wonrin je
Oye sorin
paka-paka gbemi
They cast Ifa for
Apapa
The child of
Agbonniregun
When coming from
heaven to earth
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
Who has brought
all ire of life in abundance
Apapa, Ifa has
brought all ire of life in abundance
7.
Ifa says this is going to become a leader in life. For that
reason, he must know how to comport himself
in order for him not to disappoint those
who trust him. He must also pay attention to his eye in order for him not to have
sight problem. Ifa advises you to offer ebo with one mature he-goat, two ducks,
two pigeons, and money. On this, Ifa says:
Oye wonrin mi
Oye wonrin je
Oye sorin paka-paka
gbemi
Dia fun Oju
Ti yoo joye
ale-genge
Ebo ni won ni o
waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Oju waa joye
saiku
Oju joye oba ara o
Translation:
Oye wonrin mi
Oye wonrin je
Oye sorin
paka-paka gbemi
They cast Ifa for
Oju, the Eyes
Who will be
installed to a vintage position
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
The eyes had been
installed
And he lived long
The eyes had been
installed as the king of the body
8.
Ifa says that it
foresees the ire of a compatible spouse for this person. Ifa also says that he will become a great awo and there is no need
for him to abandon his calling. Ifa advises him to offer ebo with two hens, four rats, four
fish and money. He also need to feed Sango as appropriate. On this, Ifa says
Eye kekere abohun
kosoro
Dia fun Olukoso
alaa lona
Eyi omo atikekere
soko ayaba lagba
Ebo ni won ni ko
waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Kekere ni mo ti ri
mi mo ti nsawo
Lati kekere jojolo
ni moti bope mule
Translation:
A small bird with
loud sound
Ifa’s message for
Olukoso Alaalona
He who becomes the
husband of an important woman from his youth
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
It is from youth
that I have being practicing awo business
It is from my
youth that I had entered into a covenant with Ifa
9.
Ifa says that
there is the need for him to offer ebo for his/her children in order for his/her not to lose any of the children prematurely.
Ifa advises this person to offer ebo
with one mature he-goat for each of the children. You also need to feed the
Ogun of the blacksmith on a regular basis in order for them to live to their
old age. On this, Ifa says:
Oye wonrin mi
Oye wonrin je
Oye sorin
paka-paka gbemi
Dia fun Ewiri
Ti nko omo re lo
Ilagbede
Ebo ni won ni o
waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E wa ba ni laiku
kangiri
Translation:
Oye wonrin mi
Oye wonrin je
Oye sorin
paka-paka gbemi
They cast Ifa for
Ewiri, the Blower
When carrying all
her children to Ilagbede, the blacksmith shed
She was advised to
offer ebo
She complied
Before long, not
too far
Join us in the
midst of longevity
10.
Ifa says that
anytime there is any problem in this person life,He/she should run to Ifa.He should not rely on any help from
anyone. Ifa is his sanctuary. Ifa is his
pillar of support. Ifa is your source of
joy, success and victory. Ifa advises him to offer ebo with two pigoens, two
hens, two guinea-fowls, two roosters, two ducks and money. You also need to
feed Ifa with one mature he-goat. On this, Ifa says:
Odudu gberedu
Igi a labu
Igi a lawo
pinpinpin
Dia fun Sunkunba
Tii somo Ijesa
Obokun
Ebo ni won ni ko
waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Sunkunba o de, iwo
lomo Ijesa Obokun
Aje lemi nwa
Lemi o tii ri
Ifa se e fun mi o
Sunkunba o de, iwo
lomo Ijesa Obokun
Aya lemi nwa
Lemi o tii ri
Ifa se e fun mi o
Sunkunba o de, iwo
lomo Ijesa Obokun
Omo lemi nwa
Lemi o tii ri
Ifa se e fun mi o
Sunkunba o de, iwo
lomo Ijesa Obokun
Ire gbogbo lemi
nwa
Lemi o tii ri
Ifa se e fun mi o
Sunkunba o de, iwo
lomo Ijesa Obokun
Translation:
Odudu gberedu
Igi a labu
Igi a lawo pinpinpin
They cast Ifa for
Sunkunba
The offspring of
Ijesa Obokun
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
Here comes
Sunkunba
The child of Ijesa
Obokun
It is prosperity
that i am looking for
That i have not
found
Ifa has done it
for me
Here comes Sunkunba
You are the child
of Ijesa Obokun
It is spouse that
i am looking for
That i have not
found
Ifa has done it
for me
Here comes
Sunkunba
You are the child
of Ijesa Obokun
It is children
that i am looking for
That i have not
found
Ifa has done it
for me
Here comes
Sunkunba
You are the child
of Ijesa Obokun
It is property
that i am looking for
That i have not
found
Ifa has done it
for me
Here comes
Sunkunba
You are the child
of Ijesa Obokun
It is all ire of
life that i am looking for
That i have not
found
Ifa has done it
for me
Here comes Sunkunba
You are the child
of Ijesa Obokun
11.
Ifa says that it
foresees victory over enemies for this person . Ifa assures him/her that all his enemies will die before him. Ifa advises him
to offer ebo with one mature he-goat and money. He also need to feed Ifa with one mature she- goat.
After this, you need to procure Ajejiwara leaves and pound them with soap for
bathing. On this, Ifa says:
Oye wonrin mi
Oye wonrin je
Oye sorin
paka-paka gbemi
Dia fun Orunmila
Baba nbe laarin
ota
Ebo ni won ni ko waa
se
O gbebo, o rubo
Ota awo ji wara o
rorun
Warawara lewe
ajejiwara nrorun
Translation:
Oye wonrin mi
Oye wonrin je
Oye sorin
paka-paka gbemi
They cast Ifa for
Orunmila
When he was in the
midst of enemies
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
The enemies of awo
woke up early in the morning and went straight to
heaven
With alacrity does
Ajejiwara leaves rush to heaven
12.
Ifa says that some
people had decided not to associate with this person any longer. Ifa however says that where he/she
seat quietly is where all those planning
not to have anything to do with him anymore will be coming to consult with him.
Ifa advises him to offer ebo with three pigeons, three hens, three roosters and
money. He also need to feed Orisa-oko
and Ogun of the hunters as appropriate. On this, Ifa says:
Aseseso egbesi nii
fara jo iku Osanyin
Dia fun Igba Irin
Won lawon o nii ba
Owu se mo
Opa ma ti dorisa o
o
Opa ma ti
d’Orisa
Igba irin to lohun
o b’Owu se mo o
Opa ma ti d’Orisa
Tranalstion:
A newly germinated
Egbesi fruit resembles Iku Osanyin
Ifa’s message for
the 200 pieces of iron metals
Who planned never
to associate with the anvil again
Anvil was advised
to offer ebo
He complied
The staff had
become an Orisa
The staff had
become the symbol of Orisa Oko
All the 200 pieces
of iron metals who planned never to associate with the
anvil again
The staff has
become an Orisa
13.
Ifa says that
whenever there is any downturn in fortune of this person , there is no need for him
to change his profession. Instead, he only need to change the area where he is
working and move to another place. Ifa says that where is working presently is not favorable to him. Ifa
advises him to offer ebo with three pigeons, three roosters and money. He also need to feed the Ogun of the hunters with
one rooster. Ifa however warns him not to change his present work. It is only
the location that he need to change. On
this, Ifa says
Oye wonrin mi
Oye wonrin je
Oye sorin pakapaka
gberin mi
Dia fun Ajibowu
Tii s’Alagbede
orun
Eyi ti yoo pada
Ti yoo di Alagbede
Isalu aye
Ebo ni won ni ko
waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E wa ba ni ni
jebutu ire
Translation:
Oye swallows the
iron
Oye eats the iron
Oye collected the
iron pieces and swallowed them
Ifa’s message for
Ajibowu
Who was a
blacksmith in heaven
Who would later
change location
And become the
blacksmith on earth
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
Before long not
too far
Join us in the
midst of all ire
14.
Ifa says that it
foresees financial success and prosperity for this person . He need to offer ebo with three pigeons, three
roosters and money. After this, he will need to feed the Ogun of the blacksmith
in the dead of the night as appropriate. On this, Ifa says:
Oye wonrin mi
Oye wonrin je
Oye sorin pakapaka
gbe mi
Dia fun
Ajibowu
Tii somo Alagbede
Orunto
Ebo Aje ni won ni
ko waa se
Aje ni mo lu
Emi o lu’rin o
Owu kekeeke ti e
gbo loru ana
Aje nmo lu
Ng o lu’rin o
Translation:
Oye swallows the
iron
Oye eats the iron
Oye collected the
iron pieces and swallowed them
Ifa’s message for
Ajibowu
The child of the blacksmith
of Orunto
He was advised to
offer the ebo of financial success
He complied
It is Aje, wealth
that I am summoning
I am not hitting
the iron
The anvil sound
that you were hearing in the dead of the night yesterday
I was summoning
prosperity
I was not hitting
the iron
15.
Ifa warns this
person not to follow any friend to
anywhere without proper consultation. Ifa says that if he go without finding
out to be sure that he can go, he/she may not return. Ifa advises this person to
offer ebo with three roosters, and money.
Oye wonrin mi
Oye wonrin je
Oye sorin pakapaka
gbe mi
Dia fun Agbo
girisa
Ti yoo ba ikoooko
rele
Ebo ni won ni ko
waa se
O koti ogbonyin
sebo
Agbo girisa to n
ba Ikooko rele
Alo la ri o
A o ri abo re o
Ero Ipo ati Ofa
Eni gbebo nibe ko
waa sebo
Translation:
Oye swallows the iron
Oye eats the iron
Oye collected the
iron pieces and swallowed them
Ifa’s message for
Agbo girisa, the giant ram
Who plans to
follow Ikooko, the hyena to his home
He was advised to
offer ebo
He refused to
comply
Agbo girisa who
followed Ikooko to his home
We all witnessed
when he was going
Nobody saw his
return
Traveler to Ipo
and Ofa
Let those advised
to offer ebo comply accordingly
Copyright :Babalawo Pele
Obasa Obanifa, phone and whatsapp contact :+2348166343145, location Ile Ife
osun state Nigeria.
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