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Dafá (Ifá Oracle Divination) revealed Òtúrá-Oríkọ̀ (aka Òtúrá Ogbè) with Ibi (off-path) to the detriment of health. The Odù typically indicates a lack of direction or lack of confidence and motivation to move forward. Note that the word Orí makes up part of the Odù name Oríkọ̀; this implies that we need some guidance.

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There's a lot of emphasis on the Odù Òtúrá-Oríkọ̀ because it came up three times in the reading: the energy of the week, for health, and the ẹsẹ Ifá (Ifá Divination verse) below.

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Ọ̀sá’Gbè (aka Ọ̀sá Ogbè) indicated that we should work with Òrìșà-Oko (aka Òòsàoko), the Òrìṣà associated with agriculture, known for "bringing order to chaos." Consider the farmer who thrives by diligently tending to the animals and crops. Òrìșà-Oko is connected to the Earth's energy, a grounding influence that calms the mind. To connect with Òrìșà-Oko, take care of plants; get your hands in the soil. Bees are his messengers and essential to farming, so don't kill them if they approach you.

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At this time, Òrìșà-Oko is telling you that your life needs more structure, so you should maintain a daily routine and create good habits. In the context of health, you could, for example, go to bed at a particular hour and then get up at the same time each day, exercise daily, and maintain a proper diet. I want to re-emphasize that when Òrìșà-Oko comes up in a reading, he is "bringing order to chaos" to the area that was emphasized, in this case, health.

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The reading for this week refers you to the following ẹsẹ Ifá (Ifá Divination verse) as the "take-away" wisdom for this week's reading.

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"Pẹnrẹnmiyẹnmi, Pẹnrẹnmiyẹnmi, Ọ̀ràn mi d'ete, Ọ̀ràn mi d'ero divined Ifá for Àgbàdo (the corn) when she was coming into the world for the first time. She was told to offer sacrifice to prevent people from eating her products; she heard but refused to sacrifice.

 

Consequently, all corn products are cultivated, and the plant doesn't grow old in peace like other plants.”

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One interpretation of the above ẹsẹ Ifá is that prevention mitigates future problems. In this example, if Àgbàdo (the corn) had made the proper sacrifices, the plant would have grown old in peace.

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Ìdí-Rosù (aka Ìdí Ìrosùn) revealed Ibi (off-path) for this week; it warns of issues with the digestive system. Ìdí or Odí is symbolized by the buttocks or hip area.

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To understand how to convert Ibi (off-path, bad fortune) to Iré (on-path, good fortune), we need to look at the Odù that came up opposite Ìdí-Rosù, and that was Òtúrá-Tutu (aka Òtúrá Òtúrúpọ̀n). The Odù speaks of cleanliness of mind, body, and soul. Therefore, we must refrain from things that can harm us, such as mind-altering substances. It refers to the story of Obàtálà (who rules the mind) drinking palm wine.

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"Palm oil separately, white cloth separately was divined for Obàtálà Ọ̀ṣẹẹrẹ̀-Igbó when he was coming from Ìrànjè (heaven) to be enthroned in the world. He was told to sacrifice a white wrapping cloth, a snail, and twenty thousand cowries. He was advised not to drink palm wine at all. He obeyed and sacrificed halfway. He was told to clothe himself in white cloth, which is the dress of Òrìṣà. He was told to wear it while in the world. He wore the white cloth but did not heed the palm wine warning. He got drunk, and palm oil splashed on his clothes. He sacrificed the snail at last and vowed never to drink palm wine again."

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Note: Children of Obàtálà are always told to protect their minds by avoiding mind-altering substances as they are more likely to become addicted to them.

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Òrìșà-Oko shares qualities with Obàtálà in that both are Funfun (white or tranquil) spirits and have a calming effect on the mind. In addition, they both apply their intellect to come up with solutions.

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Please make the following Ebó (sacrifice/offering) to Òrìșà-Oko.

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• Corn as revealed by Ìdígbè (aka Ìdí Ogbè). There's a need to take preventive measures now to avoid problems in the future.

• Milk as revealed by Òfún'gbè (aka Òfún Ogbè).

• Hard-boiled egg as revealed by Ọ̀sá’Gbè (aka Ọ̀sá Ogbè), the same Odù that came up for Òrìșà-Oko.

• As always, if you don't have a shrine, you can make the offering in nature.

 

Have a good week!

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General Reminder: When making any Ebó (offerings), always offer a taste to Èṣù first, who is the divine messenger and takes your prayers and offerings to their destination.

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Às̩e̩

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Blessings! … Oluwo Ifájuyìtán

"We talk to God through prayer; we listen through meditation."

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