SYNOPSIS

ON
THE READINGS

OF

OSE-OTURA
FOR
Olukunle Rotimi Owolabi

SOLAGBADE POPOOLA
Lagos, Nigeria.
January, 2010

1. Introduction
 2. Pre-initiation Divination
3. Post-Initiation Divination
4. Brief History
5. Readings of the message
6. Affiliated Irunmole/Orisa
7. Possible Names
8. Possible Profession
9. Taboos

INTRODUCTION
The information you are about to receive from this reading of your Odu, which was revealed
during Itenifa (Ifa initiation) is the workings of the dynamic forces within you, which were
formed by your emanation and at the point of your existence on this terrestrial plane. It also
bothers on the cosmic forces that are spiritual and beyond your control.

The dynamic forces are your potentials, natural qualities and strength of your character, to be
controlled in order to strengthen your public image and boost your popularity. Whereas the
cosmic forces or components are from Ayanmo, Akunleyan and Akunlegba, these three
components are loosely described as Destiny or Heavenly gifts/virtues.

The Ayanmo is interplay of forces, which are usually divine, and in consonant with the inventive
precepts of Olodumare (The Almighty God of creation). Ayanmo of your life cannot be changed.
Once you are created with it, it remains so till the expiration of your life on this planet earth.
Ayanmo includes sex of an individual, race, family, parent, growth, and other natural rules of
which an individual must tow and obey.

Akunleyan are the virtues and values chosen in heaven consequent upon your actions/activities
in your previous evolution or existence. They are actually things chosen by you and most of the
time form your likes and dislikes or taboo.

Akunlegba are the gifts or virtues added by various Irunmole at the presence of Onibode
(celestial sentinel) in heaven or just before you emanate into the world. They are like spices,
additives, preservatives, and vehicles of propagation of Ayanmo and Akunleyan or things that
complement the Akunleyan in order to fulfill your destiny on earth.

The reading of your Odu helps to determine or reveal your talent, limitations, assets,
shortcomings, possibilities and probabilities. You should use the appropriate ebo (sacrifice)
which has same polarity and magnetism to your Odu in order to discover love, fortune, health,
hope, happiness, fulfillment in life and longevity.

You should also avoid such things, which may hinder your talents, or discoveries by observing
your taboos as explained to you during your Itenifa (Ifa initiation).
Pre-initiation Divination (Àdáwọgbódù)

Pre-initiation divination (Adawogbodu) is usually done before a would-be initiate enters the Ifa
grove. The essence of this divination is to reveal the present situation of things about the
person. It states further and justifies the need or necessity for the initiation. Sometimes, a clue
or hint is revealed about any unforeseen problems that may arise in the course/process of
initiation. Sometimes too, it gives a guide or direction to be followed or observed during the
initiation.

The appropriate ebo (sacrifice) is done immediately, so that a hitch free initiation is achieved,
and to correct or amend any sad or ugly occurrences that might have beset the would-be
initiate.
Post Initiation Divination (Ìta)
Ita, in simple translation means the post initiation divination usually done on the third day of
Itenifa (Ifa Initiation). The significance of Ita is to reveal the situation of things surrounding the
initiate which may likely happen in the near future. It acts as a support to the Odu revealed at
initiation. Through this divination, a Babalawo is told by Ifa if all the rituals and rites of initiation
had been divinely endorsed by the Irunmole and ultimately by Olodumare.
Ita also re-emphasises and re-validates certain messages that are sacrosanct in the main Odu
revealed at initation.

Sacrifices (ebo) are made immediately in order to engender good tidings and possibly prevent
any unhealthy occurrence that may arise in the near future.
ODU: OSE - OTURA
ALIAS: Ose –Awurela, Ose-Onire

Brief History
Ose-Otura comprises one leg of Ose on the right and one leg of Otura on the left. It
occupies the 238th position in the ranking of the 256 Odu.

Ose-Tura—Ose-Awurela—Ose-Onire

1. Ifa assures you that all the ire of life shall be given to you. Ifa sees you as
a navigator who navigates for Olodumare Himself. This is the reason that
you need to comport yourself and be decorous at all times. You cannot
afford to engage in misconduct in any way whatsoever. You must be seen
as a shining example for others to emulate, and by doing so, Ifa and
Olodumare will make you great and respectable.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 8 rats, 8 fish, 3 pigeons, 3 guinea
fowls and money and to feed Ifa with 8 rats, 8 fish, 3 pigeons, 3
guinea fowls and money. On this Ifa says:

Oro lo ji tuu, lo na’wo lalaala

Bi eyi ti yoo fi gun Olorun loju
Bee n o lee fi gun Olorun loju
Ija Orisa ni won n gbe
Dia fun Ose-Teere
Tii se Ituko Olodumare
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Aje, aya, omo, ile, ire gbogbo ile yii nko o?
T’ose – Teere ni o
Iwo ni Ituko Olodumare

Translation:
Oro was the one who woke up early in the morning and stretched his
hands
As if he would use it to stab the face of heaven
 But he cannot stab the face of Heaven
He was only lending support to the Orisa
These were Ifa’s messages for Ose-Teere, the slender Ose (Ose-Tura)
The navigator of Olodumare
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
What about the wealth, spouse, children, properties and all the ire of
life in this home?
They all belong to Ose-Teere (Ose-Otura)
You are the navigator of Olodumare

2. Ifa says that from the very day that you were initiated into Ifa all what you
put your mind to accomplish shall be successfully accomplished. Ifa says all
ebo that were offered for you, or the ones you offered for others shall be
accepted by the Divinities. This is because you have been blessed and
endowed with the Ase which makes whatever you plan to do manifest.

Ifa says that there is the need for you to set a time aside when you will be
telling Olodumare, your Ori, and your Ifa and all the Orisas exactly all what
you need and they will do everything for you. Ifa also says that all those
who were lucky to be around at that time will also have all their prayers
answered by the divinities. Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 4 hens, 4
cocks, 4 pigeons, 4 guinea-fowls and money. After this, you need to
pray for all what you need and they shall be given onto you. On this,
Ose-Tura says:

Paakara woo-woo-woo Awo idi Esu

Dia fun Ose-Teere
Ti n gb’ebo ilee r’ode Orun
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Eni f’owo, f’aya, f’omo, fe’le, fe’re gbogbo o ni
E waa ran’fa nise
Ose ngb’ebo o r’ode orun
Bi e nise e ran

Translation:
The broken calabash, the Awo of Esu’s shrine
They cast Ifa for Ose-Teere, the slender Ose
When carrying ebo that was offered to heaven
He was advised to offer ebo
 He complied
Those who want prosperity, spouse,
Children and all ire of life
Come and send Ifa your message
Ose is carrying ebo to heaven
If you have any message to send.

3. Ifa says that, every morning, there is the need for you to pray to
Olodumare, your Ori, and your Ifa and tell them exactly all what you want
on that day and what you want to become in your life. Ifa says that you
have been endowed with Ase that makes prayers to manifest. That is why
you need to start with yourself first before praying for others. You need to
use cool water whenever you want to pray for yourself and others.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 4 rats, 4 fish, 2 hens, 2 cocks, 2
pigeons, 2 guinea-fowls, 2 ducks, 2 roosters, 16 snails, lots of palm
oil and money. You also need to feed Ifa with 2 rats, 2 fish, 8 snails
and a lot of palm oil (out of the ebo materials). On these aspects,
Ose-Tura says:

Akin-Oso
Akin-Okun
Ose Teere ni won npata nile e Ketu
Ajanlawe ni won n p’obi lode Ilawe
Won ni ki won o m’oti wa
Won ni oti o fin’bo
Won ni ki won o m’emu wa
Won ni emu naa ni ose o
Won ni ki won o mu omi tutu wa
Won ni hun-hun-hun!
Igbayi lenu u mi lo ifin
Igba yi lenu u mi to ire o
Dia fun Kolobo
Ti yoo tenu igbin gbire
Ebo ni won ni koo waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
O ni Kolobo, tenu u re wure
Kolobo
Ki o wure taje
Ki o wure taya
Ki o wure tomo
 Ki o wure tire gbogbo
Ki o mu taiku, ki o fi pelu re
Kolobo, lenu u re wure o

Translation:
Akin-Oso
Akin-Okun
Ose-Teere, is what they call alligator pepper in Ketu land
An Ajanlawe is what kolanut is called in Ilawe land
They asked them to bring liquor
They responded that liquor cannot make the ebo to manifest and be
accepted
They asked them to procure palm-wine
They responded that palm-wine has too much sediments
They asked them to bring cool water
They responded yes!
It is my mouth that made my prayers to manifest
It is now that my mouth has the required blessing
These were Ifa’s declarations to Kolobo bird
Who would receive blessings from the snail’s mouth
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Please Kolobo, use your mouth to ask for your blessings, Kolobo
Pray for prosperity
Pray for compatible spouse
Pray for good character
Pray for good children
Pray for the blessing of all ire of life
And add that of long life to your blessings
Kolobo use your mouth to pray for yourself.

4. Ifa assures you that you will never lack in your life. As you are blessed with
wealth, so shall you be blessed with children who will be useful to you and
to themselves. You shall live a happy life.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with four rats, 4 fish, 2 hens, 2 pigeons,
two guinea fowls and money. On this Ifa says:

Ebee
Ebe
Ebee
Egungun m’ohun alagbo
Alagbo o m’ohun Egungun
Ojo patapata nii mule dere
Ajigbale owo, omo oni sasara
O san’so meji gba yigiyigi
Dia fun Akinwumi lode Ilose
Dia fun Faronbi
Ti nsebo omo nile Ojikan
Akinwumi nlowo
Faronbi n loro
Abimo-boro lo kaye ja
Aje ile Ojikan o lenu
Omo o le ku nile Ilose
Aje ile Ojikan o le run

Translation
Ebee (please appeal to Him)
Ebe
Ebee
The masquerade recognizes to the voice of the person who brought
the ram
But the person who brought the ram does not recognize to voice of
Egungun
Strong rain turns the ground to muddy place
The broom used to sweep the ground early in the morning is very
strong
She who wraps himself in two clothes which made her full and regal
These were Ifa’s messages for Akinwumi in the household of Ilode
And also for Faronbi
Who was offering the ebo of the fruit of the womb in the household of
Ojikan
Akinwumi was blessed with wealth and Faronbi was blessed with
wealth
And Faronbi was blessed with opulence
To be blessed with both children and opulence is that satisfies greatly
in this world
The wealth of the home of Ojikan will never go into ruins
and the children will never die in Ilose land.
The wealth in the home of Ojikan will never go into ruin.
5. Ifa says that you shall be happy and you will surely have cause to celebrate
in life. Ifa says that you will be blessed abundantly by Olodumare and all the
Irunmole.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with dried meat of any kind and money.
On this, Ose-Tura says:

Igi gbigbe ko ni tooto

Eran gbigbe ko ni janja
Igi gbigbe o ba ni tooto
Eran gbigbe o ba ni janja
A ba mu rele Oyo loo da
Awon lo nile, loba fi nsegun
Dia fun Atanda
Omo Ajiboye n’Igboho
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gbe’bo, o rubo
Nje yiyo lo yo lo n yo o
Kiku o ma pa Atanda
Omo Ajiboye n’Igboho
Yiyo lo yo lo n yo o

Translation
A dry wood has no water droplet
And a dry meat has no broken pieces
Had dry wood had water droplet
And had dry meat had broken pieces
We would have taken them to Oyo for exhibition
They are the owners of the land, which made them lords and
conquerors
These were the declarations to Alande
The offspring of Ajiboye in Igboho land
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
He is happy because he is filled to the brim
Let death spare Atanda
The offspring of Ajiboye in Igboho land
He was filled with satisfaction and he is happy with it

6. Ifa advises you not to entertain any fear in your chosen profession,
especially if you are an Awo. Ifa says that you will succeed and you will be
known everywhere as a very good Awo, or an excellent professional. Ifa
enjoins you to do good at all times

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 2 pigeons, two guinea fowls, locust
beans, salt , pepper, honey and money. On this, Ifa says:

Penpe lese’e tubu

Ala agemo ni o to gele
I ba to gele
Bee ni ko too weri
Dia fun Awurela
Nijo to nlo s’ode Ijebu
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
Awurela, Awo won lode Ijebu
Dia fun won ni Ijebu –Mure
Ti Ogbonkan – nida
Omo akorin yebeyebe ya’ri Ogun
Ebo ni won ni ki won waa se
Won gb’ebo, won ru’bo
Apejin laa pe Oniru
Apejin laa pe Oniyo
Apejin laa pe Alata
Apejin laa pe Oloyin
Apejin apela laa pe Ose-Awurela n’Ijebu
Ose-Awurela, Awo ire ni o

Translation
Tiny is the leg of the tubu insect
The stripe of Agemo, the chameleon is not up to head gear
Even if it is up to headgear, it cannot be tied to the head
Ifa’s message to Awurela
When going on an Ifa mission to Ijebu land
He was advised to offer ebo
Awurela, the Awo of Ijebu land
He cast Ifa for them at Ijebu-Mure
Those are known for their broad swords
Offsprings of those who gather a lot of iron utensils to decorate their
Ogun shrine
They were advised to offer ebo
And they complied
We call on locust-bean sellers in order to enable them to make profit
 We call on salt sellers for them to make profit
We call on pepper sellers for them to make their gain
We call on honey sellers in order to enable them to make profit
To be profit and successful is the way we call on Ose-Awurela in Ijebu
land
Ose-Awurela is a good Awo

7. Ifa says that whenever you wake up early in the morning, you must always
pray before you do anything. By doing so, Ifa assures you that you will
succeed in life. It is what you open your mouth to say in form of prayers
that the Divinities uphold.

Ifa says also that those who plan to cheat you will be humiliated. Those who
had already cheated you will pay for it. Nobody can point evil fingers at you
without paying dearly for it.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with a matured he-goat and money. You
also need to feed Ifa with a she-goat. On this, Ifa says:

Ifa ni ti a ba ji
Ka ke si Onire
Ki ire wa o le baa fin
Ifa ni ti a ba ji
Ka ke si Agbure
Ki etutu wa o le baa gba
Ka ke si Ako-loloolo
Ti ngberi ereke
Ti n yinbo surusuru
Ako-loloolo, o ti se n gberi ereke
Ti o n yinbo surusuru?
O ni ni Ikere esin
Ni won ba oun ja ni poroporo Aloro
Ni won ko Ikin oun di gaga
Ni won ko Ikin oun di gogo
Ni won ko Ikin oun re iwareware ale
Lo ree da si
Orunmila lo d’erun henhen
Erun feree yan na
Ti n o gba Ikin i mi lowoo won o
Nitori Ikin i mi kii se Ikin-kikin
 Ikin I mi kii se Orisa – korisa
Ikin Akoda, Ikin i mi ni o
Ikin Aseda, Ikin i mi ni o
Ikin Araba lale Ife Ikin i mi ni o
Ikin Agunregejege lode Egba, Ikin I mi ni o
Ikin Awurela lode Ijebu, ikin mi ni o

Translation
Ifa says that whenever we wake up
Let us call on Onire
For our supplications to manifest
Ifa says that whenever we wake up
Let us call on Agbure
For our rituals to be accepted
Let us call on Ako-loloolo bird
Who stays atop the hill and was praying unendingly
Ako-loloolo, why do you stay on top of the hill
And you are praying without end?
He declared that around this time last year
They fought against him as Aloro land
They carried all his Ikin and packed them
They carried all his Ikin and put them together
They dug the ground and threw them there
Orunmila declared that we should wait until the dry season
I chorus that we need to wait until the dry season
The dry season has almost come
When I will retrieve all my Ikin from them
The Ikin that Akoda is using are my Ikin
The ones being used by Aseda are my Ikin
The Ikin of Araba in the land of Ife are my Ikin
The Ikin of Agunregejege in Egba land are my Ikin
And even the Ikin of Awurela in Ijebu land belong to me

8. Ifa says that you shall be blessed with Ase in your mouth. Anything you say
with all sense of seriousness shall come to pass. That is the reason why you
must never curse or swear against anyone. If you do, it will come to pass.

Ifa also says that you need to continuously prepare the ground for your
children, biological, adopted and spiritual so as to enable them progress in
life. This will be your ultimate joy and contentment in the future.
Ifa promises that you will live to your very old age and you will enjoy all the
benefits of Ifa to the fullest.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 4 rats, 4 fish, 2 hens, 2 pigeons, 2
guinea-fowls, 2 ducks, 2 roosters and money. You also need to feed
Ifa with a matured she-goat. On all these, Ifa says:

Orunmila lo di Osurusuru
Mo lo di Osurusuru Ifa
Eyi Awo so sile a d’egun
Eyi a wi f’obi, obi a so
Eyi a wi fun’da, ida a si maa so won
Bo ba kan apa
A si maa kan itan
Bo ba kan aguala
A si maa kan osu
Bo ba kan iwofa
A kan onigbowo
A kan eni ti won bi mo’ni
Iyan eni nko?
Omo eni lo fi je o
Oti eni nko?
Omo eni lo fi mu
Owo eni nko?
Omo eni lo mu lo
Orunmila lo di Oniporoporo-siki
Mo lo di Oniporoporo-siki Ifa
Dia fun Iworo Orisa
Eyi ti yoo kunle soro lodun
Danda Awo ile Onigbayanrin
Dia fun Onigbayanrin, omo Ogun o ro’ke
Agbonrin abedo hamuhamu, Awo Alaganna-Mesi
Aja g’ori odi, aja n da’fa
Dia fun Olowu Kango-oro, Amiwo-Aja
Eyi ti yoo dagba-dagba
Ti yoo gboo kange-kange
Omo ajaye moranyin bi eni nlayin
Ebo ni won ni ki won se
Won gbebo, won rubo
Ko pe, ko jina
E wa bani bayo
E wa wo’re o

Translation
Orunmila declares that it comes in torrent
I responded that it comes in torrents Ifa
Whatever Awo says becomes a curse
That which we say the kolanut tree, makes it germinate fruits
What we say to the sword, the sword strikes them
If it affects the arm it will also affect the thigh
If it affects the Aguala, the planet Venus
It will also affect the Moon
If it affects the Iwofa, the pawn
It will equally affect the Onigbowo, the Guarantor
It will even affect one’s siblings
What about one’s pounded yam?
One’s offspring has eaten them
And what about one’s drink?
One’s children has consumed it
What of one’s money?
One’s kids has taken them away
Orunmila declared that it is now Oni-poroporo-Siki
I chorus that it is now Oni-poroporo-Siki Ifa
This was Ifa’s declaration to Iworo-Orisa, the Orisa High Priest
Who would go and officiate at the Annual Festival
Danda, the resident Awo of Onigbayanrin
He cast Ifa for Onigbayanrin, offspring of Ogun who cannot
manufacture the ivory
Agbonrin, the Deer, with the thick but large liver, the Awo of
Alaganna-Mesi
The dog climbs the walls erected around the town, and was casting Ifa
They cast Ifa for Olowu Kango-Oro, also known as Amiwo-Aja
He who will grow so old
Who will be so feeble with age
Who will enjoy life like someone licking pure honey
They were advised to offer ebo
They all complied
Before long, not too far
Join us in the midst of joy
Come and behold all ire of life.
9. Ifa says that your real success will come during the evening time of your
life. That is the time that you will succeed beyond your wildest dreams.

For this to happen, Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 2 rams and 4
bottles of palm-oil. One of the rams will be used to feed Odu.

Ifa says that you will be wealthy. Your success shall make you an important
person in the community.

On this, Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 2 pigeons, 2 guinea fowls and
money. You also need to feed Aje with one pigeon, honey and gin.

Ifa assures you that you shall be blessed with a compatible spouse. Both of
you will have a symbiotic relationship.

For this to happen, you will need to offer ebo with 4 rats, 4 fish, 1 hen
and money. You will also need to feed Esu with one rooster. On all of
these, a stanza of Ose-Tura says:

Danda Awo won lode Agbaniyanrin

Dia fun won lode Agbaniyanrin
Ekun owo gbuuru ni won n sun
Ebo ni won ni ki won waa se
Won gbebo, won rubo
Ogbologboo alokan afedofa
Dia fun won lode Ijeshawon nsunkun alailobinrin
Ebo ni won ni ki won se
Won gbebo, won rubo
Tale-tale Awo ile Onisabee-yowu
Dia fun Onisabee-yowu
Tile ola batamu
Toke Ofinfin
Won ni asan-ale loro o san-an si
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E wa ba ni ni wowo ire gbogbo

Translation
Danda, the Awo in Agbaniyanrin land
He cast Ifa for them at Agbaniyarin land
 When lamenting their inability to have money
They were advised to offer ebo
They complied
Tale-tale, the resident Awo of Onisabee-yowu
He cast Ifa for Onisebee-yowu
In the household filled with honor and prestige
That which is situated on Ofinfin hill
They said that they will enjoy success in their evening time
They were advised to offer ebo
They complied
Before long not too far
Join us in the midst of all ire of life

10. Ifa promises that all evil principalities will be chased away from you. Ifa says
that you are sleeping and waking up with all evil principalities. There is the
need for you to take steps to chase these evil principalities away.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with one matures he-goat, plenty of food
and money. On this, Ifa says:

Igbekugbee lomo de kekere n gbe’do

Ilokulo laa lo omi ojo
Bi aso ba gbo tan
A di akisa yele-yele-yele
Dia fun Sense
Ti nloo gbawo nile Eledidi-Moro
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
Iku, arun, ejo, ofo koo ma sele sile Awo
Sense, iwo ma lawo ile Eledidi
Sense

Translation
A youth subject the mortar to misshape
And the rain water is subject to misuse
When the cloth is old and worn out
It turns to rags
These were Ifa’s messages for Sense
When going on Ifa’s mission in the home of Eledidi-moro
He was advised to offer ebo
Death, affliction, contention and loss, please do not occur in the home
of an Awo
 Sense, you are the resident Awo of Eledidi
Sense

11. Ifa says that you, together with all those close to you are pursuing certain
ire in life but you have not yet been able to achieve your heart’s desires. Ifa
says that you shall surely get what you want.

Ifa also says that you need to avoid anything that will turn out foolish or
unreasonable. You need to deliberate properly and ensure that only the
right course of action is taken.

Ifa promises that you will be able to gather together a group of dedicated
and loyal followers and children.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 16 pigeons, 16 hens, 16 guinea

fowls, 16 she-goats, 16 bottles of palm oil and money. On this Ose-
Awurela says:

Apa nii gboko nii te koso

Iroko eluju nii gb’ele nii sonmeme
Ope araka lo yo Kanga merindinlogun
Ijio nimi
Ma dawo oko kan-un lagbo
Dia fun won n’Ibadan ojigbin
Omo ajegbin yo
F’ikarahun fori mu,fomo won mu
Taletale Awo ile Onisaki
Dia fun Onisaki
Omo Ogun o ro’ke
Agbede o m’ero ileke
Dia fun won n’Ilorin Opa
Nibi ti won o mo riru ebo
Ti won o mo eru atete tu
Won wa n ku’ku ago sile beerebe
Oro iwonyi ti to apero gege
Dia fun won labe Olumo
Paakara yeeyeeyee ni o see tu lagberu
Dia fun Tete
Tii se’ya Ose-Otura
Ire Aje, aya, omo, ile kiko, gbogbo ire lawa nwa
Lowo awa o tii to Ifa
Ose Eleruwa
Iwo ma lomo Ijoye Oke-Apa
Ifa o gbo
Edu o gbo lorun
Ose-Awurela, Ifa o gbo
Asewele o de o, ile n gbohun
Awo waa de’bi ile gbe ngbure o
Too! Esin

Translation
Apa tree is it that stays in the farm and bloom invitingly
The Iroko tree of the forest stays in a place and develops
The palm tree that grows Ikin usually sprouts with 16 palm-fronds
I am Ijio, a cannot use the hoe as a farmer
Ifa’s messages for the inhabitants of Ibadan Land, the snails eaten
Offspring of those who after eating snails
They used the shells to prepare corn meal for themselves and their
children
Tale-tale, the resident Awo of Onisaki
He cast Ifa for Onisaki
Offspring of an Ogun worshiper who cannot forge the elephants Ivory
The blacksmith who does not know now to manufacture beads
He cast Ifa for them at Ilorin Opa
When they do not understand the benefits of offering ebo
Or the advantage of offering rituals with alacrity
They were always involved in foolish deaths
This matter involves serious deliberation
Ifa cast for the inhabitants of Olumo rock (Abeokuta)
The broken calabash cannot be used to carry ebo
Ifa cast for Tete
Who would act as the mother of Ose-Tura
It is the ire of prosperity, spouse, children, properties, all ire of life
That we are searching for that we have not been able to secure yet
Ose-Eleruwa
You are the son of the title holder of Oke-Apa
Ifa, you have heard our pleas
Edu, you have heard in heaven
Ose-Awurela, Ifa you have heard our pleas
Here comes Asewele, the Mother-Earth hears our voices
The Awo has reached where the Mother-Earth accepts and endorses
pleas
 Too! May it be so!

12. Ifa advises you never to show anger on any issue. You must always show
your maturity, especially when in the midst of many people. If you do this,
you shall be looked upon for guidance and direction.

Ifa says that your life shall be very interesting and rewarding if you can
keep all the tenets and taboos of Ifa. You have chosen all the great things
of life in heaven. Do not allow excessive anger or tempestuous
temperament to derail you.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 3 roosters, 3 guinea fowls and
money. One of the roosters will be used to feed Esu. On this Ifa says:

Ibinu o da nnkan fun’ni

Suuru ni baba iwa
Agba to ni suuru
Ohun gbogbo lo ni
Dia fun Ose-Teere
Ti yoo kun Irunmole merindinlogun wale aye
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E wa ba’ni bayo
E wa wo’re o

Translation
Anger amounts to nothing for one
Patience is the father of all good characters
An elder who has patience
He has all the good things of life
This is Ifa’s message for Ose-Teere (Ose-Tura)
Who will join the 16 Irunmole from heaven to earth
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Before long, not to far
Join us in the midst of joy
Come and behold all ire of life

13. Ifa says that you shall be blessed with the ability to pray for people and for
such prayers to manifest. This blessing is coming directly from Olodumare.
Ifa says that “Blessings and the Manifestation” shall become your slave
which will be answering your calls anytime you summon it. This is the
reason why you must not swear on or curse anyone. That has become a
serious taboo for you. If you engage in the act of cursing people, you stand
the chance of losing your Ase.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 4 rats, 4 fish, 2 hens, 2 pigeons, two
guinea fowls, 2 roosters and money. You also need to feed Ifa with a
matured she-goat. On this Ifa says:

Aganse
Aganse
Ojo ti baluwe se weweewe
Dia fun Akololo
Tii se Onibode Olorun
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O jo wipe t’Ikole ni’Fa o gba
A o mo ibi t’Ifa n lo o
O jo wipe t’Imesi ni Ifa o gba
Emi o mo ibi t’Ifa n lo o
Pele omo Alakole-Mesi
Omo a ba gunnugun jeun ebo
Okiti-konko-Irele
Dia fun ‘Latakan
Ti nlo re era Ire leru
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Oloniimoro, takun wa o waa gb’ire
Alaworo-saasa
Ela takun wa, o waa gb’ire
Alaworo-saasa

Translation
Aganse
Aganse
The rain rushes out from the bathroom
Ifa cast for Akololo, the stammered
Who was the Sentry in heaven
He was advised to offer ebo
Maybe Ifa will take the road to Ikole land
We know not where Ifa is going
 Maybe it is Imese road Ifa will take
We do not know where Ifa is heading for
Gently, the offspring of Alakole-Mesi
Offspring of those who consume ebo together with Gunnugun, the
vulture
Oketi-Konko-Irele
He cast Ifa for Latakun when going to purchase Ire, blessing as his
slave
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Oluniimoro, climb down with your rope to accept our pleas
Alaworo-Saasa
Ela, climb down with your rope to come and accept our pleas
Alaworo-Saasa

14. Ifa says that you do not need to be afraid to speak. You do not need to
exercise any fear whatsoever to pray for people and pray for yourself. If
you pray, your prayers shall be answered. Whatever you say shall come to
pass.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 2 axes, one rooster and money. One
of the two axes shall be offered as ebo while the second one shall
be used to make Ifa preparation for you. If this can be done, you will
see that authority and Ase shall be added into your life. On this Ifa has this
to say:

Akeke ni ba’gi sa
Dia fun Orunmila
Ti n loo gba Iba oun Ase nile Olodumare
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
T’Awo b ape a o lowo, laya, bimo, nire gbogbo
A maa laje, laya, bimo, nire gbogbo
Akeke nibagi sa
Enu Awo
Niba oun Ase wa
Enu Awo

Translation
The axe strikes the wood with force
Ifa cast for Orunmila
 When going to take Iba, homage and Ase from Olodumare
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
If an Awo says that we shall be blessed with prosperity, spouse,
children and all the ire of life
We shall be blessed with prosperity, spouse, children and all the ire of
life
It is through the mouth of the Awo that Iba and Ase lives
Surely, from the mouth of an Awo

15. Ifa says that your prayers shall be answered. You will be blessed with
wealth, good and compatible spouse, loving and lively children, success and
comfort. You shall have peace of mind and contentment.

There is a need for you to have Ogun that you will propitiate
regularly. If you do this, you will succeed beyond your wildest
imaginations. You also need to feed your Ori regularly in order for you to
succeed in life.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with eight rats, 8 fish, 4 pigeons, 4 hens,
four ducks, 4 guinea-fowls, 4 roosters and money. You need to feed
Ogun with whatever Ogun demands for. At the same time, you need to
feed Ori with whatever your Ori requires. On all of these Ifa says:

Lasogba, Awo Ode Ibese

Dia fun won ni Ibese Egiri
Awon le di olopolopo eeyan ni won ndafa si
Ebo ni won ni ki won waa se
Ogongo-sole, Awo ode Ibadan
Dia fun won lode Ibadan
Eyi omo ajegbin bimo
Ebo ni won ni ki won se
Ogbologboo lamurin abedo hari-hari
Dia fun wom ni Ijaye Oolore
Ilu awon le sunwon ni won ndafa si
Ebo ni won ni ki won se
Aja g’ori odi, aja n dafa
Dia fun Alake-Idanndan
Omo Aro tii ra’ru oohun gbogbo l’eru
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
Daa fun mi
Tee fun mi
Da’bii mi
Bi yoo yan, bi ko yan
Dia fun won ni Ajaye-Eremi
Ebo ni won ni ki won se
Ode gbangba ni o gb’Erinmi
Awo ile Olowo
Dia fun Olowo
Omo araara gejegeje
Omo irin sakasaka
Tii ba won gb’orun-un bata
Ebo ni won ni ki won waa se
Alawereje o de o, Awo Ilelere
Orunmila pele, Awo won lotu Ife
Dia fun won lotu Ife
Nijo o won nsebo-seru
Tile ile e won o gb’ire
Alawereje o de o
Gbongbolo o de o
Iyereko
Eyi o wu k’Awo o wi
Gbogbo leko o gba

Translation
Lasogba, the Awo of Ibese land
He cast Ifa for the inhabitants of Ibese Egiri land
Can they multiply is what they cast Ifa for
They were advised to offer ebo
Ogongo-sole the Awo of Ibadan land
They cast Ifa for the inhabitants of Ibadan land
Those who eat snails in order to begat children
They were advised to offer ebo
Ogbologboo Lamurin abedo harihari, the aged ape with its thick liver
He cast Ifa for the inhabitants of Ijaye, who must not use Oore mats
Will their land be peaceful was what the cast Ifa for
They were advised to offer ebo
Aja gori odi, aja n dafa, the dog climbed on top of the town wall to
cast Ifa
He cast Ifa for Alake-Idanndan
Offspring of those who buy all things that make them comfortable
They were advised to offer ebo
 Cast my Ifa for me
Imprint the odu that was revealed for me
Break and throw my kolanuts
Let me know whether it will be accepted or not
They cast Ifa for the inhabitants of Ajaye, by the river-side
They were advised to offer ebo
Ode gbangba Ni o gb’Erinmi
The resident Awo of Olowo
He cast Ifa for Olowo
He who purchases what will bring comfort
Offspring of the Iron bells
Which were tied round the bata drums
He was advised to offer ebo
Alawereje, the Awo of the inhabitants of Ife
He cast Ifa for them at Ile-Ife
When they offered ebo and performed rituals
But they were not accepted
They were advised to offer ebo
They complied
Here comes Alawere
And here comes Gbongbolo
And also Iyereko
Whatever an Awo says
All will be endorsed by eko.

16. Ifa advises you to feed your Ori regularly so that all the doors of
opportunity will open widely for you at all the times of your life. You are
bound to succeed. You are bound to prosper. You are bound to be happy
and contented. You are bound to enjoy self-actualization.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 4 white pigeons, 6 guinea-fowls and
money. You also need to feed your Ori with a white pigeon, honey,
gin and coconut. On this, Ifa says:

Oni ni orun’ja
Awo Aja lo dia f’Aja
Omo Alaburo-Akoko
Ifa o pe l’Ado, o d’aje
Aroni dinwindinwin d’agba
Ogota Ilawe sawo
Won o lase lenu
 Irin gbere o, irin eko ni
Irin gbere o, irin eko ni
Eko kii lo ko ma lapejuwe
Dia fun Sasore
Ti n lo obo ori Elewii
Ebo ni won ni ko se
O gbebo, o rubo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E wa ba ni latole ire gbogbo

Translation
Today is the market-day that was transacted every five days
The Awo of Aja, was the one who cast Ifa for Aja
The offspring of Alaburo-Akoko
Ifa you had stayed too long in Ado-Ekiti, and you were known as a
witch
Aroni dinwindinwin dagba
Sixty Ilawe perform rituals but they have no Ase
Majestic walk is the trekking of Eko, the earthworm
Royal trek is the walking of Eko, the earthworm
The earthworm will never pass on a road without leaving a mark
These were the declarations to Sasore
Who will go and initiate the Ori of Elewu
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Before long, and not too far
Join us in the midst of all ire in life

17. Ifa says that anytime you feel sick or ill, all you need to do is to offer ebo
and feed Osu staff and your illness will disappear. Ifa promises you that you
will never live your life in illness.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with three roosters and money. One of
the roosters will be used to feed Osu. You also need to add a lot of
palm-oil to your ebo materials. On this Ifa says:

Aase gbangba, Awo ile Osu

Dia ojo kan f’Osu
Osu nsogboogbo arun
O n tara kaka alai le dide
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
 O gbebo, o rubo
Nje Oniseri mori ro o
Ko o ma dubule o
L’ooro gangan laa b’Osu

Translation
The big door, the resident Awo of Osu
He cast Ifa for Osu
When he was suffering from serious ailment
And was struggling to get well
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Now Oniseri, please lift up your head
Do not lie prostrate
Firm and erect is the way we normally meet Osu

18. Ifa says that you shall become to leader and head of your household.
Everyone in your household shall pay you homage and respect. You shall be
honored.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 2 ducks and money. On this, Ifa says:

Iba a Koto
Iba a Ranyin
Babalawo Oju lo dia f’Oju
Oju nlo ree je Oloja l’awujo ara
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
A jaja m’Oju j’Oloja
Gbogbo ara o
E ya wa e waa sin
Gbogbo ara

Translation
I pay homage to Koto, the ditch
And I pay homage to Ranyin, the far plea
The Awo of Oju, the eyes cast Ifa for Oju who shall become the Oloja,
leader among all the parts of the body
She was advised to offer ebo
She complied
We have installed Oju as the leader
 All other parts of the body
Come here and pay your homage
All other body parts.

19. Ifa says that you have more respect and relevance in your mother’s lineage
than your father’s lineage. Ifa also says that it is the way that you have
chosen your destiny in heaven.

Ifa however says that there is the need for you to feed the spirit of your
father with a matured ram and a lot of palm-oil. Ifa says that you
need to do this in the Oro style. You also need to offer ebo with 4
guinea-fowls and money. On this Ifa says:

Mo bi, mo bi kii s’omo

A fi eyi to ba ra agbo
To fi bo Baba a re
Popondo to difa fun
Eyiti yoo ti inu iya re somo tuntun wale aye
Ebo ni won ni ko se
O gbebo, o rubo
Ko pe ko jinna
E waa bani ni wowo ire gbogbo

Translation
“I have given birth” is not enough to be proud of having children
Unless we see those who procure a ram to propitiate his/her father
That was Ifa’s message for Popondo
Who will be favored in his mother’s lineage from heaven
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Before long, not too far
Join us in the midst of all ire in life

20. Ifa says that you shall be blessed with many children, both biological and
adopted. Ifa says that you must never maltreat dogs. You must keep them
as pets and take proper care of them. Even if you have problems of
childbearing, the problems will disappear and will be replaced with several
children—natural, adopted and spiritual.
 Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 4 rats, 4 fish, 2 pigeons, 2 hens, 2
guinea-fowls and money. You will also feed Ifa with a matured she-
goat. On this aspect, Ifa says:

O san walanja
O rin walanja
Agba opele bale dun walanja
Dia fun Apon-Aja
Omo ar’agan-r’agan b’egberin omo
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Nje Apon-Aja kii pe l’ode o
Walaja
N o re’le, n o loo gb’omo
Walaja

Translation
He runs smoothly
And walked smoothly
A long opele landed and sounded heavily
Ifa’s message for the Bachelor-Dog
Who suffered childlessness and ended up being blessed with 800
children
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
The Bachelor-Dog is not in the habit of staying too long outside
Walaja?
I will return home to play with my children
Walaja

21. Ifa says that you do not need to be moving from place to place. Ifa assures
you that what you will eat and drink will always come to you in the same
place that you are. Ifa says that your daily bread shall not pose a problem
for you to find.

Ifa also advises you to offer ebo so that you will not meet with sudden
death in your search for your daily bread.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 1 he-goat, 2 pigeons and money. On
these Ifa says:
 Babalawo to ba gbon ogbon inu
Ko nii gbon ogbon ikiri
Dia fun Olokunnu
Tii sore idi
Won ni ki won rubo si laiku araa won
Olokunnu nikan n nbe lehin to ntubo
Olokunnu nikan lo rubo re to ye
Ko pe, ko jinna
E wa ba ni ni laiku kangiri

Translation
Any Babalawo blessed with inner wisdom will not consider moving
from place to place as wisdom
This was the Ifa cast for Olokunnu
The friend of Idi
They were advised to offer ebo against untimely death
Only Olokunnu complied
Olokunnu offered ebo and survived
Before long, not too far
Join us when we enjoy longevity

22. Ifa promises that you will be blessed with many children in you life. You
shall be a proud father of many children, both biological and adopted.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 4 rats, 4 fish and money. After this you
need to procure 2 black hens. One of the hens will be used to feed
Ifa while the second one will be returned to you to rear. On this Ifa
says:

Itan adie dudu ni o see mo l’obe

Dia fun orule
Ti nsunkun omo rode Igbeyin
Ebo ni won ni ko se
O gbebo, o rubo
Ko pe ko jinna
E waa bani ni jebutu omo

Translation
The lap of a black hen is not easily recognizable
Inside soup
Ifa cast for Orile
 When lamenting her inability to beget a child
She was advised to offer ebo
She complied
Before long, not too far
Join us in the midst of many children

23. Ifa says that if you lose anything or anyone gets lost, all what you need to
do is to feed Ifa as appropriate and explain what had happened to Ifa.
Ifa will bring back the lost item or person. On this aspect Ifa says:

Salalau lo bi Osupa
Moomo lo bi okunkun
Ni iwonran, nibi ojumo tii mo wa
Nijo ti eru Olokun sa
Ebo ni won ni ki won se
Won gbebo, won rubo
Nijo ti eru Olokun sa
Ose oun Otura lo lo ree waa wa

Translation
Salalau was the person who begot Osupa
And Moomo gave birth to Okunkun
At Iwonran, where good day dawns
On the day when Olokun’s slave ran away
They were advised to offer Ebo
They complied
On the day when Olokun’s slave ran away
It was Ose and Otura who went to find her

24. There is the need for you to offer ebo in order to prevent a situation where
you will lose your life in a painful manner.

Ifa says that there is a need for you to offer ebo of victory. Any time you
experience anything undesirable, you need to go for Ifa investigation and
offer all appropriate ebo. On this Ifa says:

Emi o roju Aperemopete

Emi o roju Aperemopete
Emi o roju u Perente pelu
Dia fun won nile Ilawe Arupo
Ebo ni won ni ki won se
 Won gbebo, won rubo
Nje Ara ilawe mo rupo
Ero Ilawe mo ru’po
Ata epo ti mo ru
Ko ma ma fo
Ara Ilawe mo ru’po
Epo laa p’emi

Translation
I do not see the face of Aperemopete
Neither do I see the face of Aperemopete
I do not see the face of Perente too
These were Ifa’s declarations for the inhabitants of Ilawe land
Where they carry their palm-oil on their heads
They were advised to offer ebo
They complied
Inhabitants of Ilawe, I carry my palm-oil
Travelers to Ilawe, I carry my palm-oil
The pot of palm-oil that I carry on my head
Please do not let it break
Inhabitants of Ilawe, I carry my palm-oil
Palm-oil which one carries is one’s life

25. Ifa says that it is most likely that you will have problems with your
relationship as a result of the woman’s parent’s opposition to your getting
married to their daughter. This may lead to a delay in your settling down to
a blissful marital life.

If this happens you need to offer ebo with 16 rats, 16 fish, one matured
she-goat and money. You also need to feed Ifa as prescribed by Ifa.
On this Ifa says:

Rodorodo pon mi si
Rodorodo pon mi si
Tete ponmi fun mi wa, won o ya kere
Iye omo o je ki won o bomo sun
Baba omo o je ki won o bomo sun
Iye omo o ba je ki won o bomo sun
Baba omo o ba je ki won o bomo sun
Omo I ba ti loyun inu denden-den
Ejigbede nisa akan
 Dia fun Ose-Teere
Tii somo Buba-Oye

Translation
Rodorodo pon mi si {alias of}
Rodorodo pon mi si { Awo }
Tete ponmi fun mi wa, won o ya kere
The child’s mother does not allow one to love her daughter
The child’s father does not allow one to love his daughter
Had the child’s mother allowed one to love her daughter
And if the child’s father had allowed one to love his daughter
She would have become pregnant
And her stomach would have protruded
The crab digs its hole in twos
Ifa cast for Ose-Teere
The offspring of Buba-Oye

26. Ifa advises you to offer ebo so that all of your prayers will be answered by
Olodumare. You have many things agitating your mind and you need more
than mere prayers to make all things work in your favor. You need ebo and
rituals too.

There is a need for you to offer ebo with 1 matured she-goat and
money. The she-goat will then be sliced open form the chest down and the
heart removed. A lot of eko, corn-meal will be added inside the gut of the
she-goat. A lot of palm-oil will be poured into it and given to the Elders of
the Night wherever Ifa specifies. On this Ifa says:

Ise lo se erin
Lo wonu igbo
Ise lo se efon
Lo dero odan
Ise lo se kokoro rogbodo
O renuu poopoo lo bimo kandi-kandi si
Dia fun Oba Ajalorun
Ti wonjo n fun’ra a won lomo
Ebo ni won ni ki won waa se
Oba Ajalorun fun Oba Ajalaye lomo
Iyawo ko ko room bi logun odun
Nje Alaworo sasa
Ela takun waye, o waa gbure o
 Alaworo sasa

Translation
It was poverty that affected the Elephant
And sent him to the forest
Poverty was it that affected the Buffalo
That sent him to the plains
It was equally poverty that affected the big ant
That sent him to the Guinea-corn farm to give birth to several children
These were Ifa’s declarations for Oba Ajalaye
And also for Oba Ajalorun
When one planned to give the other his child in marriage
They were advised to offer ebo
Oba Ajalorun gave the hand of his daughter in marriage
The wife did not give birth to any child in 20 years
Now Alawuro-Sasa we pray.
Ela please descend and accept our prayers
Alawuro-Sasa we pray

27. Ifa says that you will give birth to a child who will be the most successful
person in the community when he/she grows up. Apart for this, this child
will be blessed with the most effective and most profound authority in his
/her environment. This is the reason why your ebo for this child is heavy.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 8 she-goats, 8 bundles of velvet

clothes and money. You may decide to feed Ifa with 8 she-goats in
on day of feed Ifa with one she-goat per day for the eight days. On this Ifa
says:

Gbangogo-gbangogo
Ewe okoko nu bale
Nii ro gbangogo-gbangogo
Dia fun Onise-Osi
Ti nfomi oju sungbere omo
Ebo ni won ni ko se
O gbebo, orubo
Igbati yoo bii, o bi olomo
O wa dagba tan
O n sunkun omo lai ri bi
O n gbaawe omo lai ri pon
Won ni ko maa lo sode Isalaye
 Won ni ko beere ile Babalawo to ba dele aye
Ile Orunmila lo gba lo
O ni omo loun wa was ode isalu Aye
Orunmila wa lo pe awon
Rinrin nii bale, nii mu Aye
Otutu omo Ajalorun
Dia fun Olomo
Ti nmoju ekun sungbere omo
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
Ewure mejo ni won ni ko fi bofa
O gbebo, o rubo

Translation
Gbangogo-gbangogo
Okoko leaves is it that drops
And sound “gbangogo-gbangogo”
Ifa cast for Onise-Ose
When lamenting her inability to beget a child
She was advised to offer ebo
She complied
When she gave birth, she begot Olomo
When Olomo grew up
She too was crying in lamentation of her inability to beget a child
She was suffering from childlessness
She was advised to head for the planet earth
She was instructed to ask for the home of a Babalawo when she
arrived on earth
It was Orunmila’s house she went to
She said that it was how she would beget a child that brought her into
this world
Orunmila went to meet
The cold affects to whole world
Otutu, the offspring of Ajalorun
They cast Ifa for Olomo
When lamenting her inability to beget a child
She was advised to offer ebo
She was told to feed Ifa with eight she-goats
And she complied

She ended up giving birth to the most important child in the whole
community
28. Ifa says that there is a particular ceremony that you need to identify and
ensure that you celebrate annually.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with one she-goat and money. You also need
to feed Ifa with a matured she-goat. On this Ifa says:

Atanpako o si mo
Ika demu
Bale ile ku
Ile dahoro
Dia fun Orunmila
Baba yoo bi Odun lomo
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E wa ba ni bayo, e waa wo’re o

Translation
When the thumb is no more
The remain fingers are just like pincers
When the head of the family dies
The whole house is deserted
Ifa cast for Orunmila
Who would give birth to Odun, Annual Ceremony, as his child
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Before long, not too far
Join us in the midst of all ire of life

29. Ifa advises you to feed Ogun regularly and have the icon of Ogun in your
home. If you do this, prosperity, success, general well-being and victory
shall be yours. You shall lack nothing in life. On this, Ifa says:

Oke le genge ma ye
Awo won lode Ijebu – Mure
Dia fun won lode Ijebu-Mure, Ogbonkan-nide
Eyi omo akorin yebeyebe ya ori Ogun
Ebo aseyori ni won ni ki won waa se
Won gbebo, won rubo
 Ko pe, ko jinna
E wa ba ni latole ire gbogbo

Translation
The hill is huge and tall without collapsing
Their Awo in Ijebu-land
He cast Ifa for the inhabitants of Ijebu-Mure
Owners of the broad sword
Those who decorate their Ogun shrine with several iron utensils
They were advised to offer the ebo of accomplishment
They complied
Before long, not too far
Join us in the midst of all ire of life

30. Ifa says that you will be blessed with both wealth and children. Ifa promises
that you will not lack wealth and good children in your life.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 4 rats, 4 fish, 2 pigeons, and money.
On this Ifa says:

Lasogba, Awo ode Ibese

Dia fun won lode Ibese
Won n sunkun Aje
Won nsunkun omo
Ebo ni won ni ki won se
Won gbebo, won rubo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E wa ba ni ni wowo ire gbogbo

Translation
Lasogba, the Awo of Ibese land
He cast Ifa for the inhabitants of Ibese land
They were lamenting their inability to have money and their failure to
beget children
They were advised to offer ebo
They complied
Before long, not too far
Join us in the midst of all ire of life

31. Ifa says that you shall be blessed with children. Ifa however warns you
never to eat okra in your life. It is against your destiny and well-being.
 Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 4 rats, 4 fish, 2 hens, and money. On
this aspect, Ifa says:

Orun niku ila

Dia fun Ila
Ti nlo soko loo sowo omo
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E wa ba ni ni jebutu omo

Translation
Every five days, the okra is plucked for consumption
Ifa cast for okra
When going to the farm for child-bearing venture
She was advised to offer ebo
She complied
Before long, not too far
Join us in the midst of plentiful children

32. Lastly, Ifa warns you never to underestimate a woman. Ifa says that a
woman can make of break any man. This is the reason why you must
always accord respect and honor to women.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with a mature she-goat and money. You
also need to feed Ogun as appropriate and feed Esu with a mature
he-goat. On this, Ifa says:

Konkoro, Awo Ewi-L’Ado

Orunmu-deede kanle, Awo ode Ijesa
Alakan ni nbe lodo
Ti nlaakaara aya pee-pee-pe
Dia fun igba Irunmole Ojukotun
A bu fun igba Irunmole Ojukosi
Won ntorun bow aye
Won la igbo Oro
Won la igbo Opa
Won o fe fimo se t’Osun
Won gunyan
Iyan-an won lemo
Won ro’ka
Okaa won di petepete
Won lana tooro Olu-Ife
Won o reni too
Awon Agbedegbeyo Ajuba
Ajuba ree aboju gberegede
Awon ni won difa fun Osun Sengese
Eyi ti yoo maa gbe ikoko ba ebo igba Irunmole je
Won wa pada seyin
Won to Olodumare lo
Olodumare ni obinrin kan soso to nbe laarin yin nko?
Nje e fimo se tire?
O ni ki won lo fimo se t’Osun
Won wa fimo je t’Osun
Won wa gunyan
Iyan-an won dara
Won ro’ka
Oka won sunwon
Won lana tooro Olu-Ife
Won reni too
Nje Iyewa ba wa pe nimo
A fimo je tire o

Translation
Konkoro, Awo of Ewi of Ado
Orunmu-deede kaanle, the Awo of Ijese
Alokan ni nse lodo, ti aleeka aya pee-pee-re
They cast Ifa for the 200 Irunmole on the right
And for the 200 Irunmole on the left
When coming to Earth
They cleared the path of Oro
And that of Opa
They refused to consult Osun
They prepared pounded yam
It was full of lumps
They prepared cassava flour meal
It turned too soft and uneatable
They cleared the path to Olu-Ife
Nobody passed through the path
Agberegede Ajuba
Ajube ree Aboju gberegede
 They were the ones who cast Ifa for Osun
Who shall sit in a corner to spoil all the ebo of the 200 Irunmole
They returned to Olodumare
Olodumare asked them to go and consult with Osun
They did
They prepared pounded yam
It turned out well
They prepared cassava flour meal
It was edible
They cleared the path to Olu-Ife
People passed through the path
Iyewa please join us in our deliberations
We are ready to consult with you

B. Affilated Orisa/Irunmole of Ose-Otura:

All known Orisa/Irunmole are affiliated to Ose-Otura, those that are more relevant
are the following:
- Ori
- Ifa
- Egbe
- Esu Odara
- Ogun
- Osun
- Osu
- Oke
- Sango
- Obatala
- Egungun

C. Taboos of Ose-Otura
- Must not eat chicken- to avoid unconsummated fortune.
- Must not eat okra- to avoid emotional pains, childlessness and disappointments.
- Must not use black, red or tie-dye clothes- to avoid unconsummated fortune.
- Must not swear at people- to avoid being cast out of the community
- Must never argue- to avoid unconsummated fortune and disappointment.
- Must not be traveling out of base too frequently- to avoid unconsummated
fortune.
 - Must not mistreat a dog or other domestic animal- to avoid unconsummated
fortune.
- Must never underestimate a woman- to avoid unconsummated fortune and
disappointment.
- Must never be in haste to succeed- to avoid disappointment and emotional pain.

D. Possible Professions of Ose-Tura children:

- Ifa priest
- Medical/Paramedical practitioner
- Lawyer, Judge, Advocate, Solicitor
- Policeman, Immigration/Customs officer
- Religious/Civil Administrator
- Business tycoon
- Public Relations Officer,
- marketing Officer/Salesman

E. Possible Names:
- Faronbi - Ifa gives birth to this
- Ifasaanu - Ifa took pity on me
- Ajiboye - he who was born into titles and honor
- Akinwumi - I love bravery

ABORU ABOYE ABOSISE

S. Solagbade Popoola
Rector, Ifa International Training Institute