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be advised to watch out for traitors or deceitful friends. Ifa says the person
must have reposed conf idence in someone unworthy of the trust. If a client is
battling with financial problems and opposition from enemies, Ogundameji says
that he or she should offer the right sacrifice to Ogun and also propitiate his
or her head (ori) in order to succeed and prosper.
10. Osameji is an odu that implies lack of courage and running away from a
fight or opposition. Children of Osameji do a great deal of traveling, either
for business or pleasure. They grow up to become good managers if they run
other people's businesses. Because they are easily frightened, they will not
take risks.
11. Odu Ikameji signifies many worries and therefore calls for
restraints. With
the right sacrifice it is possible to exercise control. Ikameji's children are
always surrounded by people who are disposed to inflict pain on others or
delight in another's s uffering. They constantly have to be on their guard
because they cannot count on family and friends for help.
12. The most important characteristic of people born by Oturuponmeji is
endurance. They are rugged and tough and will show dogged determination in
spite of rough treatment.
13. Odu Oturameji implies peace of mind and freedom from all anxiety. Children
of Oturameji are gentle and mild in character.
14. Iretemeji says it pays to stoop to conquer. Humility is a very important
virtue. This odu warns against intrigues from enemies who are trying to make
short work of our chances for success in life.
15. Odu Osemeji implies victory over enemies and control over difficulties.
16. Odu Ofunmeji signifies good monetary fortune. It calls for patience and
compromisea life of give and take. With the right sacrifices, success is
guaranteed.
17. In Odu Ogbe Yeku we are advised to use intelligence rather than force or
confrontation to overcome obstacles or enemies. No matter how important someone
is. he or she needs to obtain and follow he babalawo's advice. Unwavering
belief in Ifa will alway s reward the believer.
18. Odu Oyekulogbe suggests that the client will encounter a conflict. Rather
than become involved, the client should be a mediator. In so doing, he or she
will profit. Oyekulogbe also warns us to be careful of friends who could cause
the destruction of t he household.
19. Odu Ogbewehin speaks of emotional confusion. It also ensures successful
conclusions. It tells us to rely on previous experience.
20. Odu Iworiogbe speaks primarily of children and encourages a positive social
atmosphere for maintaining the well-being of the family. Western observation:
The client is too serious and needs to "play"have some silly, childlike fun to
restore balance.
21. Odu Ogbedi speaks of the necessity of performing the correct sacrifice in
order to avoid embarrassment or ridicule. Western observation: The client is
52. Odu Irosu Takeleku speaks of envy and seduction, and calls for sacrifices
to avoid dire consequences. Western observation: A change of jobs will bring
improvement.
53. Odu Oyeku Wonrin offers remedies for possible dire consequences of adultery
and perils of distant travel.
54. Odu Owonrin Yeku speaks of the need for caution in our activities.
55. Odu Oyekubara calls for sacrifices to avoid the consequences of day-to-day
activities.
56. Odu Obara'yeku warns of insubordination at home and at work. western
observation: The client is faced with a more dominant partner.
57. Odu Oyekupelekan speaks of how sacrifice can protect us from the evil
intentions of others and from the loss of prestige. Western observation: The
client is stubborn and refuses wise advice.
58. Odu Okanran'Yeku speaks of sacrifice providing riches and failure to
sacrifice bringing destruction. Western observation: The client enjoys taking
risks or "walking the edge" and should work with his or her ancestors to avoid
pitfalls.
59. Odu Oyeku-Eguntan offers protection against imminent death. Western
observation: A job or relationship is in danger of ending because of emotional
battles.
60. Odu Ogunda'Yeku speaks of kindness and generosity bringing comfort, growth,
and prosperity. Western observation: Strong ancestral support provides an end
to difficulties.
61. Odu Oyeku Gasa suggests compromise to avoid total loss. Western
observation: Oyeku Gasa often denotes partnership or relationship conflict.
62. Odu Osa Yeku speaks of sacrifice to assure longevity and to avoid upcoming
turbulence. Western observation: Lawsuits or job uncertainty combine with
emotional blockage to create a chaotic situation.
63. Odu Oyekubeka speaks of the necessity of the babalawos sharing their
sacrifices with Esu and the others. Sacrifice guarantees safety. Western
observation: The client needs more emphasis on his or her spiritual nature and
less on money or "things."
64. Odu Ika'Yeku offers a solution for male sterility and calls for more
assertiveness in the client's nature. Western observation: A relationship is
ending or has ended. It can be restored.
65. Odu Oyeku Batutu offers avoidance of punishment for wrongdoing but insists
on moral behavior in the future. Western observation: The client faces legal
problems, often with the government.
66. Odu Oturopon'yeku speaks of a client who has sacrificed joy in his or her
quest for money. Western observation: Fixation on business results in family
estrangement.
67. Odu Oyeku Batuye speaks of removing blame and restoring freedom of
activities. Western observation: Legal issues are resolved and social enjoyment
ensues.
68. Odu Otura-aiku warns us to resist the temptation of entering into a
disruptive relationship. Western observation: Seemingly attractive
opportunities should be avoided.
69. Odu Oyeku-irete offers a solution for disease. Western observation: The
client is or will be ill.
70. Odu Irete'yeku calls for initiation and stringent moral behavior.
71. Odu Oyeku-Ise explains the necessity of death as part of the natural order.
Western observation: The client is resisting accepting the ending of a
relationship or business.
72. Odu Ose'yeku offers prosperity and popularity.
73. Odu Oyeku'fuu warns of an imminent illness and offers protection from it.
Western observation: The client faces an unexpected obstacle in everyday
business life.
74. Odu Ofun'yeku assures longevity, respect, and good relationships with
proper sacrifice and behavior.
75. Odu Iwori Wo'di establishes the Ifa concept of rebirth and immortality.
Western observation: The client needs children to reach a spiritual
equilibrium.
76. Odu Idi'wori speaks of the necessity of developing our intellect and warns
against associating with wrongdoers.
77. Odu Iwori'rosu speaks of the necessity for patience to achieve solutions
and goals. Western observation: The client is usually "stuck", unable to go
forward in life.
78. Odu Irosu'wori speaks of there being no joy, peace, or genuine gain from
wrongdoing. Difficulties and change are part of growth and wisdom. Western
observation: The client needs to focus on long-term goals and desires rather
than on short-term gratification.
79. Odu Iwori'wonrin speaks of protection from natural disaster and recovery
from whatever is lost. Western observation: An old relationship may be
rekindled.
80. Odu Owonrin'wori speaks of hard work as the medicine that cures poverty. It
also offers remedies for emotional illness.
81. Odu Iwori'bara insists on good behavior and offers solutions for rearing
responsible children. Western observation: The client's focus should be on
practical matters.
82. Odu Obara'wori establishes the concept of money being important, but never
as important as wisdom, knowledge, health, and good character. Western
98. Odu Ose'wori speaks of power and greatness but warns that misuse of them
can destroy home or family. Western observation: Too much time and emphasis on
work is threatening the client's relationship and family.
99. Odu Iwori-Ofun speaks of improving business and success. Western
observation: The client's monetary or business worries will soon dissipate.
100. Odu Ofun'wori explains that the proper use of money assures fulfillment in
life. Western observation: Monetary issues may cause an emotional argument.
101. Odu Idi-Rosu warns of an illness in the waist or buttock area. It also
predicts an increase in business. Western observation: Female client will often
be encountering menstrual or uterine difficulties.
102. Odu Irosu'di speaks of a person who has a talent for healing, and offers
solutions for conception. Western observation: The client should consider a
different career.
103. Odu Idi'owonrin speaks of upcoming recognition and the importance of a
clients career. Western observation: The client is feeling pressure at work.
104. Odu Owonrin'di speaks of generosity and honesty as the secrets for success
and love.
105. Odu Idi'bara speaks of the necessity of removing obstacles and
misunderstandings through sacrifice. Western observation: The client faces
relationship trouble. Compromise is necessary to save it.
106. Odu Obara'di warns of losing our independence and integrity. Western
observation: The client's relationship is becoming unbalanced by a demanding
partner.
107. Odu Idi-Okanran warns that anyone performing dishonest acts will surely be
caught and punished.
108. Odu Okanran-Di speaks of a relationship that will eventually turn out
well. Western observation: A previous partnership or relationship is rekindled.
109. Odu Idi-Ogundaa speaks of wisdom and character needed to balance physical
force. Western observation: Sexual promiscuity leads to disaster.
110. Odu Ogunda'Di speaks of a successful journey but warns of possible
intestinal discomfort
111. Odu Idi'sa speaks of restlessness and a desire to avoid responsibility.
112. Odu Osa'di speaks of removing blockage to obtain a successful
relationship.
113. Odu Idi'ka warns of sever punishment for bad deeds. Western observation:
The client faces potential betrayal of business or personal secrets.
114. Odu Ika'di speaks of showing respect to avoid problems in life. Western
observation: The client's lack of spirituality is blocking temporal activities.
115. Odu Idi-Oturupon speaks of solutions for medical problems that prevent
132. Odu Ogunda-Rosu speaks of the end of difficulties and the beginning of
good fortune. Western observation: This is a time for a new business, a new
relationship, and new success.
133. Odu Irosu-Osa speaks of the significance of sacrifice to overcome
obstacles and enemies. Western observation: Others are often plotting to hinder
the client.
134. Odu Osa'Rosu speaks of peace and money as the essential ingredients for
success and prosperity.
135. Odu Irosu'Ka speaks of peace of mind and sacrifice to avoid sleeping
sickness. Western observation: business is more difficult than it should be.
More and more effort is necessary to produce minimal results.
136. Odu Irosu'turupon warns against bad character and offers solutions for
having healthy children.
137. Odu Irosu'turupon warns against bad character and offers solutions
for having healthy children. Western observation: This odu helps female
clients avoid miscarriages.
138. Odu Oturpon'Rosu warns against disharmony in a relationship. Western
observation: This odu calls for a more intimate, open relationship with one's
mate.
139. Odu Irosu'Tura speaks of things being good for us even if we do not like
them. Western observation: The client has a necessary but distasteful but
necessary task to perform.
140. Odu Otura-Irosu speaks of honesty as the only way to achieve peace of mind
and harmony.
141. Odu Irosu-Ate speaks of Ifa initiation to achieve success and long life.
Western observation: The client must follow a more spiritual path.
142. Odu Irete'Rosu speaks of impending and unforseen difficulty. Western
observation: The client is often feeling pressure-with no readily
identifiable cause.
143. Odu Irosu-Ose speaks of overcoming difficulties and improving business.
Western observation: new avenues or approaches result in success.
144. Odu Ose-Rosu speaks of removing pain and misery. Western observation:
Chaotic temporal activity is resulting in unhappiness
145. Odu Irosu'fun speaks of protection from disease in order to have good
fortune.
146. Odu Ofun'Rosu speaks of sacrifice to remove sorrow for a long happy life.
147. Odu Owonrin'bara speaks of looking within ourselves to find answers to our
problems. Western observation: The client may expect a positive reversal in an
everyday situation.
Western observation: The client's "big mouth" has caused potential losses.
195. Odu Okanran-Ate speaks of the need for the client to be initiated. Western
observation: The client must develop spiritually.
196. Odu Irete-Okanran speaks of the necessity for caution regarding a
conspiracy among one's contemporaries. Western observation: The client must be
careful of competition at work.
197. Odu Okanran Se speaks of the need for spiritual development to avoid
distress and tribulations. Western observation: The client has suffered a
financial setback.
198. Odu OseKonran speaks of the necessity for a companion in the client's
life. Western observation: Unsettled business conditions need emotional balance
to reach equilibrium.
199. Odu Okanran-Ofun speaks of the end of trouble and tribulations. Western
observation: The client will experience a new relationship or increased
intensity in a current one.
200. Odu OFun-Konran warns of the misuse of power. Western observation: The
client is getting "a swollen head".
201. Odu Ogunda'Sa speaks of monetary gain for the truly spiritual. Western
observation: Strength at work leads to significant gain.
202. Odu Ose'Gunda speaks of good fortune not taking care of itself without
sacrifice. Western observation: There is someone the client must not trust.
203. Odu Ogunda'Kaa speaks of the need for caution and sacrifice in solving
money problems. Western observation: The client faces conflict or accusations
at work.
204. Odu Ika-Ogunda speaks of sacrifice to Ogun to develop courage for the
fearful. Western observation: The client is pretending a problem does not
exist.
205. Odu Ogunda-Oturupon speaks of good fortune resulting from improved
behavior. Western observation: Difficulties and blockages are dissolved with
spiritual development.
206. Odu Oturupon-Eguntan speaks of the present being bad timing for a new
child but holds out great promise for the future. Western observation: The
client has recently lost a child prior to or shortly after birth. Something was
wrong with the child.
207. Odu Ogunda-Tura speaks of a healthy client feeling physically ill as a
result of pressure and enemies. Western observation: The client is a
hypochondriac.
208. Odu Otura-Eguntan speaks of the need to remove negative energy from the
client. Western observation: The client needs cleansing to remove negative
spiritual energy.
209. Odu Ogundakete speaks of two important concepts: the role of Elegbara
(Esu) as messenger between human beings and God; and egungun (ancestors) as a
human being's path to supremacy. Western observation: The client is being
dominated by a female.
210. Odu Irete-Eguntan speaks of the necessity for initiation. Western
observation: Spiritual development is necessary for peace and prosperity.
211. Odu Eguntan se speaks of not punishing people for their physical
characteristics. Western observation: The client marches to the beat of his or
her own drummer.
212. Odu Ose-Eguntan speaks of impending good fortune. Western observation:
Rapid changes in temporal activities will result in profit.
213. Odu Ogunda-Fu speaks of possible arguments over possessions. Western
observation: The client is facing some sort of inheritance issues, or children
who feel that the parent is not treating them equally.
214. Odu Ofun-Eguntan speaks of the consequences of ignoring moral behavior and
sacrifice. Western observation: The client is involved in or desirous of a
potentially harmful sexual relationship.
215. Odu Osa-Ka speaks of forecasting a new baby and of protecting one's
secrets. Western observation: A comment about a former employee can cause
trouble for the client.
216. Odu Ika-Sa warns people not to do anything dishonest. Western observation:
Emotional turmoil can lead to harmful decisions.
217. Odu Osa-Oturupon speaks of infertility and of sacrifice for long life.
Western observation: This is a time to sacrifice to Ogun for conception.
218. Odu Oturupon-Osa speaks of removing a baby from danger. Western
observation: A new child or new responsibilities are creating a temporal upset.
219. Odu Osa-Otura speaks of the gods favoring those who tell the truth.
Western observation: The client must confront a problem that he or she has been
avoiding.
220. Odu Otura-Sa speaks of the consequences of failing to sacrifice and the
reward for those who do sacrifice. Western observation: The client's temper is
causing problems.
221. Odu Osa-Rete indicates that the only solution to current problems comes
from the deities. Western observation: the client is receiving no practical or
moral support from his or her mate.
222. Odu Irete-Sa speaks of prevention being better than a cure. Western
observation: The client may face competition in a love relationship.
223. Odu Osa-Se warns against false accusations. Western observation: The
client may face sudden changes in his or her work or job.
224. Odu Ose-Sa speaks of conciliation rather than confrontation to settle
disputes. Western observation: The client is in a dispute--often with the
government. Settlement is in order.
observation: Those who are trying to impede the client's progress will suffer.