Dafá (Ifá Oracle Divination) revealed Òtúrá’dí (aka Òtúrá Ìdí) for this month with Iré (on-path, good fortune) for family, an Odù that speaks of changing dynamics within the family and personal relationships where roles evolve over time. For example, it talks about the natural evolution of a child becoming an adult and assuming the family leadership role that a parent once held; this is also true in personal relationships, where one partner makes all the significant decisions, then roles reverse.

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Families become dysfunctional without a healthy, visionary, and empathetic leader with good character. Similarly, we see a social order in wildlife; for example, wolves form packs with a pair of alphas (one male, one female) and beta wolves that can assume the role of an alpha when necessary. One wolf may enforce pack rules to keep everyone in line; this social structure ensures not only survival but peaceful coexistence.

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On a personal note, this reading resonates with me because my mother has become my child; I make the decisions for her because of her declining mental health; our roles have reversed.

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I want to extend a "Happy Mother's Day" to all you Moms.

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Òfún'Rosù (aka Òfún Ìrosùn) revealed Iré (on-path, good fortune).

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Òfún means "to give out whiteness"; it's a beacon of light that helps us find our way out of darkness (negativity). Ìrosùn is also known as Olósùn, a reference to a spiritual force called Òòsùn that listens to what flows from your Òrì (consciousness,) the inner voice that alerts you when your actions don't reflect good character or when you're attracting negative energy. So, in essence, Òfún'Rosù is telling us that our thoughts and actions are becoming more positive, and that's the reason for our good fortune.

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Ogbè’kànràn (aka Ogbè Ọ̀kànràn) is the Odù the emphasized family.

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Ogbè shows a clear path for family dynamics. At the same time, Ọ̀kànràn means "what flows from the heart (ọkan = heart)," we just need to be careful with emotionally charged situations and not allow frustration or anger to disrupt open communications.

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Please make the following Ebó (sacrifice/offering) to your Icofa:

• Assorted Fruit, as revealed by Ìká Ọ̀wọ́nrín.

• Candy, as revealed by Òtúrá Ogbè.

• Cocoa Butter, as revealed by Ìrosùn Ìwòrì.

• Shea Butter, as revealed by Ìrẹtẹ̀ Ọ̀yẹ̀kú.

• Peppercorn, as revealed by Òtúrá Ogbè.

• Sunflower Seeds, as revealed by Ìrosùn Ọ̀wọ́nrín.

• Flower Petals, as revealed by Ògúndá Ìdí.

• Yams (or sweet potatoes) as revealed by Òfún Ogbè.

• Rosewater, as revealed by Òtúrá Ògúndá.  Spray it on the Ikin.

• Note: Those of you studying divination should study the Odù listed above to get more insights into the reading. The offerings have a meaning, e.g., cocoa and shea butter are to soothe or calm a situation.

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Light a white candle, burn sage or other space-clearing herbs; and place a clear glass of water. Take 16 Ikin (palm nuts) into the cusp of your hands, share your breath by blowing on them three times, then bring them up to your forehead and chant a prayer to Ọ̀rúnmìlà. Say the Odù of your Icofa three times, or if you're an Ifá priest, the Odù of your path. Make the offering on the 16 Ikin; most people have more than 16 Ikin; separately, address the remaining Ikin.

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Note: When making offerings, always offer a taste to Èṣù/Ẹlégbá first who is the divine messenger and takes your prayers and offerings to their destination.

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Blessings! … Oluwo Ifájuyìtán

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

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