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This document contains 9 Ifá readings that offer advice and predictions. Each reading recommends materials for an ebo and to feed different Orishas. Ifá predicts success, leadership, and good fortune but also warns of possible enemies and conflicts, advising to offer ebos to avoid problems and achieve victories.
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12 Ose Ika English

This document contains 9 Ifá readings that offer advice and predictions. Each reading recommends materials for an ebo and to feed different Orishas. Ifá predicts success, leadership, and good fortune but also warns of possible enemies and conflicts, advising to offer ebos to avoid problems and achieve victories.
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ONE FISH

THE WIFE OF A VAMPIRE

Ifá says that this person will become a leader and a very respected personality in the
life. There is a need for this person to offer ebo with three doves and money. He / she
he/she also has to feed his/her Ori and Egbe as prescribed by Ifá. In this aspect,
Ifa divination:

Oh yes indeed
Oh, I see.
The moon is shining brightly
When someone makes a statement
Day fun Jinwin
You are making FOPO an important issue in front of Olodumare.
Neither won nor did WAA happen
You are a sacrifice, you bring a burden

Atewe, atagba
Hey dad, I want to have fun Jinwin.
Everyone, please join me in giving thanks to my Ori, the example.

Translation

He moves around the border


And walking around the border
The hair on the chest is strong and thick
It's as if someone involved in the confrontation with others
The Ifá message for Jinwin
Who will use excessive talk to receive a bright destiny in front of Olodumare
He was advised to offer ebo
He/She fulfilled
Both young and old
Please help improve the destination of Jinwin
And join me in giving thanks to my Ori

2. Ifá says it foresees victory and achievement for this user. Ifá urges this person to continue.
talking his / her mind about all the issues. If he / she does, it will help him / her to
overcome all his/her problems. Ifá advises that person to offer ebo with three
roosters and money. He / she also has to feed Sango and Ogun as prescribed by
Ifá. In this, Ifa says:

I do not know where to go with my life.


Today is fun Atigangan
This is the life of a man.
Eeduu is not what you say, it is what you feel inside.
Day fun Atigangan
This is a male priest of the Sun
Whenever you have used your voice to overcome
The extraordinary young man in the story is a gun.
The hammer of the men of heaven is called Sango
Translation

The Sigo Sigo wood charcoal does not cause any discomfort.
The message of Ifá for Atigangan
Who was a male descendant of Aye, the Sky
The Sigo Sigo wood charcoal does not cause any trouble.
The message of Ifá for Atigangan
Who was a male descendant of Orun
He was advised to offer ebo
He/She fulfilled
All the time he/she opens his/her mouth to speak
He is always victorious
The male descent of the world is the weapon
And Atigangan the male descendant of the heavens is Sango.

3. Ifá says that it foresees the anger of grace and the free gift. Ifá assures this person that he /
she will become a leader through Ifá. Ifá advises that person to offer ebo with
four doves, four hens, and money. In this, Ifa says:

Oh yes indeed
The ring is beautiful
Both the festival and the Akoko tree are beautiful.
It is fun Orunmila
If a powerful person is not aware of it.

Won Lorii re ni yoo have fun in Ifa


It is won and not lost
You have vowed, you have promised
What is lost, is not forgotten
Come and help us with our good fortune

Translation

He moves around the border


And walk around the border
And uses both feet to hit the Akoko tree repeatedly
The message of Ifá for Orunmila
Lamenting that one is not blessed with the free gift
He was advised to offer ebo
And it was ensured that his Ori will bring a gift for him.
Fulfilled
In a little while, not far away
Join us in the midst of joy
Come and perceive all the rage of life

4. Ifá says that it foresees the anger of prosperity and the victory of this user. Ifá advises that.
person to offer ebo with four doves, four hens, two roosters, and money. He / she
It also has to feed Ifá with a chicken. In this, It says Ifá:

Oh yes then
The ring is here

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The two FESE are in the early morning
Today is fun Orunmila
If there is a fight, let it be in the open.
It is not easy to win or achieve success
You are a sacrifice, you are a burden
What do you want from me?
You are my friend, just like I am for you, you are my friend.

Translation

He moves around the border


And walk around the border
And uses both feet to repeatedly hit the Akoko tree.
The message of Ifá for Orunmila
When I was in the midst of enemies
He was advised to offer ebo.
He/She fulfilled
What will help us overcome the conspiracy?
Our Ikin will surely help us with more than just conspiracy.

5. Ifá says that it foresees the anger of a compatible spouse for the person to whom this is revealed.
sign. Ifa also says that the relationship will be blessed with many children. Ifá advises
that person to offer ebo with two chickens, two sashes, and money. There also exists the
the need to feed Obatala with two snails and to feed Ifá with a hen. In this,
Ifa Oracle says:

The head is adorned with beads.


There is fun Onibuje
You will receive assistance
What is won or lost in WAA
It is a sacrifice, it carries the burden

Badie prohibition yes Kuku


The child that cries is indeed a child.

Translation

The spirit is very strong


The message of Ifá for Onibuje
Who was going to marry Efunwo
It was advised to offer ebo.
Fulfilled
If a hen is making guttural sounds
It is about her chicks that the hen calls.

6. Ifá says that it foresees this user's victory. Ifá assures him/her that he/she is going to overcome
all enemies regardless of how many they are. Ifá says that this particularly strops us in
reference to three brothers here. It is necessary to offer ebo in order to overcome the enemies.
Ebo materials, ten razor blades, two roosters, and the money. The roosters will be sacrificed and
their heads will be added to the ebo. In this, Ifa says:

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Ose-Kaa-luka
Babalawo is very fun.
I am Onibu
Osekaa luka AWO Alakala
Today is fun Alakata
The teacher won the love
Fish Color Red
There is fun today
The thing called Oni Iragbiji
You will not regret it
It is from nothing that it began.
The fish is swimming, I caught the fish in the net.
Airubo alakata won, I alakata kuro lale odo
He won or he lost.
Now you must be strong.
Father is in the grave

Translation

Ose-Kaa-luka
The AWO Okakara set Ifa for Okakara
Who was the fruit of the depths of the sea?
Ose-Kaa-luka
The AWO of Alakata presents Ifa for Alakata
Who was his descendants under the river
Ose-Kaa-luka
The AWO of Eja, Fish
Molded Ifa for Eja
Who was the son of the lord of the depths of the sea of Iragbiji?
They were not advised to offer ebo.
Only Ikakara fulfilled.
The refusal of the fish to offer bait made fishermen take it out of the water.
Denial of Alakata to offer ebo
Made to remove Alakata from the river
It is only Ikakara that cannot be captured.
Who is going to show Ikakara of the river
His father is the lord of the depths of the sea

7. Ifá advises this person to follow Ifá in all the things he/she is doing. He/
she is a child of Ifá from the sky. Materials for Ebo, four rats, four fish, four
hens, four doves, and money. He also has to feed Ifá, as appropriate. Ifá
warns that this person should not allow anyone to illegally usurp what belongs to them
he / she ancestor of him / her. He / she must fight to ensure that no one took away his / her
his/her ancestral belongings in order to avoid the anger of the ancestors. In this,
Ifa Divination:

Atodun-Modun is information
Bee did win or FAPA in the act of winning
The mind is the key to success

Day of fun Olofin

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You will write six words in the year
You should not be afraid
You are the three groups that want to stay in the world
You have a sacrifice, you have a gift

The stranger has come.


Lawon or Gboro won by the grace of Olofin, they have recently won, you will not see it.

I am Gboro, did you see it?


Sanponna in Gboro won or it is seen six
Only Olofin is present in Gboro Lowoo Gbogbo.

Translation

For a while, in memory of the birds had been flying.


They had never collided with others in flight.
Thoughts of AWO of Ilerumu
They cast Ifá for Olofin
When it was time to promote six deities during their annual festival
He was advised to offer ebo
They warned him that those who do not have a deep understanding are about to
conquer the world
He/She fulfilled
When people with foreign religion arrived
They said they would take charge of the traditionalism of Olofin.
They tried and failed

8. Ifá says that this person has to make an offering with the cloth that he/she uses to cover.
his / her body while sleeping. Ifá says that the reason why this person needs to
to get out of this fabric that is for him/her to avoid the restraint of the elders of the
night. Ebo materials, three roosters and money. He / she also has to feed the
elders of the night with a lot of palm oil. In this, Ifa says:

The great king of the sky


There is fun, Oka
You are very beautiful, girl

It is not won nor lost


The dog is barking loudly
Won Luu pa

Translation

Ose Kaa-luka the AWO of Oka, the Cobra


He launched Ifa of Oka
Who was the owner of the shining garment?
He was advised to offer ebo against violent death.
He refused to comply.
He was beating to death.

9. Ifá advises that person to offer ebo so that the ancestors of the night will cast a
benevolent gaze towards him / her and their family. Ifá advises that person to offer ebo.
with a mature billy goat, a bunch of palm oil, and money. All the organs

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The internals of the billy goat will be offered as Ipese to the elders of the night. There also exists
the need to feed Ifa with 16 rats, 16 fish, four guinea fowls, and four
hens. In this, Ifa says:

Oh, my soul is restless.


With this, it will be given the face of Oloko.
The bee cannot see the arm of Oloko
Speak to me, hear me, thank you KAA
He has a very unique way of looking at things.
By this, it will show the power of Oloko to your face.
You will use the Oloko army to fight.
My father, my name, thank you KAA
It's fun, Eru-kukuuku
You are the one who is above all things.
The WAA of Erukuku, the day of Eledid-moro
That ire will not come to you, Akapo.

Translation

He wielded a javelin threateningly.


As if I wanted to use it to tear the eyes out of the farmers
But you cannot use it to start the farmer's eye.
My Ifa, and my Iyereosun, Ose ka
He wielded a spear threateningly.
As if I wanted to use it to tear the eyes out of the farmers.
But it can't be used to start the farmer's eye.
My Ifa, and my Iyereosun, Ose is here.
The message of Ifa from Eru-kukuku
Who was the bird of Eledidimoro?
He was advised to offer ebo.
She obeyed
Here comes Erukuku the bird of Eledidimoro
Use your benevolent feet on the land in Akapo's house.

10. Ifá advises a couple to offer a motherhood ebo. The materials here are the nest of
Brown emo rat, the rats' nest Afe and money. The man will also offer ebo with two.
roosters and money, while the woman goes to offer ebo with two chickens and money. The couple goes
to acquire a mature goat to feed Ifá. They place the nest of Emo and Afe over
the bare ground and it is at the top of this hierarchy that so many of them make love.
In this, Ifa says:

Oh yes
The ring is
Day fun Oko
To this fun, Iyawó
Both of them are about to sleep at home.
The child of Ajose
We are there.
I am fine
You are the child of Ajose.

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Translation

They move around


And walked round
The message of Ifá for the husband
And also for the woman
When both lamented their inability to be blessed with a baby
They were advised to offer ebo.
They fulfilled
Making love is something to do together.
How emo brown rats give birth to babies
So is the rat Afe
Making love is going to be done together

Ifá warns that a serious problem is going to happen which revealed this sign. This
what can even lead to losing one's life. Something was lost in the revelation of this sign. It is in
the best interest of the person who stole the item to return it immediately. If not
return, it is going to lead to a serious catastrophe. There is also a need to offer ebo
in order to avoid a situation where the home where this sign is revealed is dispersed.
Ebo materials, four roosters, four hens, one Agogo, gong and money.

The waiter serves the food.


There is fun Jala
You are going to eat the food in abundance.
He/She won fun, learned sin
I will come back again.
I’ll get my fun miles or
I love my fun miles or
I love my fun miles or
Clock the color of the sun, Clock the color
If I forget you
Alara you're here
Orange bell, I am the Orange bell
If I see you
Ajera a rorun o
Red bell, I don't ring, Red bell
If you do not store
How many days are left until the day?
Red bell, I call you, Red bell

Translation

A water source does not accommodate a bottle canyon.


The Ifa message of Jala
Upon going to the farm of unease
A goat was given to the back.
And the male goat was sacrificed and consumed.
Alara return my goat to me
I am going to defeat the Agogo of problems

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Ajera return my goat to me
I will hurt the Agogo of problems
Owarangun return my goat to me
I am going to play the problem agogo
They hit me
Alara will die
I am going to defeat the Agogo of problems
They hit me.
Ajera will go to heaven
I am going to defeat the Agogo of disaster
If I was hit
The house of Owarangun will not know peace.
I am going to defeat the Agogo of the pandemonium

12. Ifá says it foresees this user's victory. Ogun will ensure this user's victory.
Ifá advises that person to offer ebo with two roosters and money. They also need
to feed Ogun, as appropriate.

Oh yes
The ring is
Hey my, Ose KAA
There is fun Ogun Onija, the playful Lord of Wealth.
Enter the hotel quickly, friend
When the fire is out, Ejigbomekun will shine.
Here it is not won nor is it a WAA
You have made a sacrifice, you have worshipped.
Goodbye, see you later
Come and support us in the battle against Ogun

Translation

They move around


And she walked round
My Iyerosun, KAA Week
The message from Ifá for Ogun Onija oole
The Ejemu of Oluwonran land
He who coincides with strength at the site of confrontation
When he went on a military campaign to Ejigbomekun Eseji land
He was advised to offer ebo.
He fulfilled
In a short time, not very far away
Join us in the midst of victory

13. Ifá advises a leader to offer ebo so that he/she has authority over his/her subjects.
subjects. Ebo materials, from the matured rams, 20 rings. One of the two rams
they will be used to feed Ifá. In this, Ifa says:

The cucumber is in the basket.


The king is on the SOFA
The king has fallen into a trap.

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Neither have I won nor have I lost
You are the sacrifice, you are the offering
You will know everything, my king.
I will go to the market
You will know them.

Translation

A fountain has no space for the bottle neck.


The AWO of the Oba Ifá cast for the Oba
Lamenting that he has no authority over his subjects
He was advised to offer ebo.
He/She fulfilled
The Oba will be able to contain his conspiracy
Only if the rings cannot fit the finger
The Oba will be able to contain his conspiracies

Ifá advises that person to offer ebo and offerings to Orisha Oko to receive the
blessing of prosperity and leadership. Ebo materials, eight guinea fowls, eight
doves and money. There is also the need to feed Orisa-Oko with a lot of
name mashed, egusi soup and liquor. In this, Ifa says:

Oseka-moka
It is fun for Orisa-Oko to celebrate the star
This is what affects a small child.
This will not win, nor will it help.
You are in debt, you are in trouble.
It is good, it is sweet
Come, let us all strive for good.

Translation

Despair
He threw Ifá for Orisa Oko, the greatest of the land of Irawo.
When one goes to the world of perpetual direction
He was advised to offer ebo
He/She/It fulfilled
In a short time, not far away
Join us in the midst of all the anger of life

15. Ifa says that there is a woman who seeks God for the blessing of the fruit of the womb. Ifa says
that a woman's menstrual flow is not good, it is dark and contains a large amount of
impurities. Ifá advises this woman to offer ebo with three pigeons, three guinea pigs.
birds, many from Osun, camwood and money.

Osika-moka AWO Alapá


Today is fun, Alapá
The child of the town is always proud.

I won this not to WAA


You are a sacrifice, you are a burden

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A black eye has been crying.
Nijo a ro pupa ni también dolomo won.

Translation

The AWO of Alapá


He launched Ifá for Alapá
When she lamented her inability to conceive her own baby.
He was advised to offer ebo.
She obeyed
It was the black rain that had been falling in Apa.
It was when red rain fell that we were blessed with our own baby.

16. Ifá says that this person intends to go cultivate a new piece of land or
to go to acquire a new property for housing. Ifá advises that person to
offer an ebo in such a way that it will not be a situation in which he/she will lose his/her life shortly
after completing his / her assignment. Ifá warns that evil spirits are in the
land that this person is thinking about either cultivating or building a house on. Ifá advises
to that person to offer ebo with a goatee, two new hoes, and money. The boss of
The male goat will be cut and placed between the two hoes. They will use white and black thread.
to tie together and they are going to bury it in the ground. That is the moment when the bad ones
spirits will be incapacitated and will flee. In this, Ifa says:

The best guide for success


Day of fun Alabahun
This is what we are going to start in front of the Alaworo.
Here is where he won and also went to WAA
You are a beggar, you are a thief

Alaworo of Ajapa, Alaworo


The one who holds power, holds power.

Translation

The land turtle of Alabahun, the Oseka-moka.


He launched Ifá for Alabahun
When a piece of land is taken in the Alaworo forest, evil spirit
He was advised to offer ebo.
It fulfilled
Alaworo the evil spirit does not kill Ajapa
Alaworo failed and left in shame.

AFFILIATE ORISA / Irunmole OF OSE IKA

1. Ifa - for progress, motherhood, elevation, success, victory, protection and the
general well-being
2. Ori - for the fulfillment of destiny, sanctuary, success, elevation, progress,
Victoria, auto-update
3. I am Odara-- for the sanctuary, victory, protection, guidance, success, and well-being
general
4. Sango - for victory, leadership, and general welfare

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5. Ogun - victory over enemies, leadership, and general well-being
6. Orisa-Oko - for prosperity, financial success, leadership, and general well-being
7. Egbe - camaraderie, leadership, guidance, direction, motherhood and the
general well-being,

Taboos of OSE IKA

1. You should never work in the immigration department - to avoid fortune not
consummated, failure and regret
2. You should never remain silent in the face of intimidation - to avoid misfortune not
consummated, the failure and the disappointment
3. It must allow no one to usurp their ancestral belongings - to avoid the wrath of
the ancestors, failure and disaster
4. You should never steal other people's belongings - to avoid problems, chaos and the
disaster
5. You should never use a snake or any part of it for anything - to avoid disaster and the
threat to life
6. You should never eat pigeons for any reason - to avoid the wrath of the elders of the
night
7. You should never eat mushrooms - to premature death
8. Never mistreat subordinates - to avoid the curse of the deities.

POSSIBLE THE PROFESSION OF OSE IKA

Ifa / Orisa Priest / Priestess


2. Administration, management, assistance, advice, research, and consulting
3. Trading, marketing, the art of selling
4. Broadcasting, commentator, announcer and presenter

NAMES OF POSSIBLE OSE IKA

MALE

Ifakiite - Ifa will never face humiliation


Ifasegun - Ifa is victorious
Ifakorede - Ifa brings all the anger of life

WOMEN

1. Subulokun - everyone who fell in the midst of Okun's expensive bills


2. Jeun - she who has food in abundance
Ifa blesses me

THIS IS
Fingers of the hand

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1. Ifa says that this person shall become a leader and highly respected personality in life.
There is the need for this person to offer a sacrifice with three pigeons and money. He/she also
needs to feed his/her Ori and Egbe as prescribed by Ifa. On this aspect, Ifa says:

It is good
The ring is here
The beautiful river is flowing
If someone speaks a statement
Day for Jinwin
You are taking the matter seriously before Olodumare.
They asked him not to go.
You are a sacrifice, you are a prayer
Examine, it is completed
My father, help me to find Jinwin
Everybody should join me in thanking my Ori as an example.

Translation

He moves around the boundary


And walk round the boundary
The hairs on his chest are strong and bushy.
He is like someone engaged in confrontation with others.
Ifa’s message for Jinwin
Who will use excessive talk to receive a brilliant destiny in front of Olodumare?
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Both youths and elders
Please help to improve the destiny of Jinwin
And join me in giving thanks to my Ori

2. Ifa says that it foresees victory and accomplishment for this person. Ifa urges this
person to continue to speak out his/her mind on all issues. Doing so will help him/her to
overcome all his/her problems. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with three roosters and
money. He/she also needs to feed Sango and Ogun as prescribed by Ifa. On this, Ifa says:

Eeduu you will not take it, you will see it with your own eyes.

Day for Atigangan


This is a man's world.
Eeduu is not what you say, it is what you feel inside.
The day of Atigangan
This is the way of the sun for men
Whenever you speak, you have succeeded.
The boy is very brave in the face of danger.
The man is the messenger of Sango

Translation

The charcoal of Sigo wood does not allow Sigo to give one discomfort.
Ifa's message for Atigangan
Who was a male offspring of Aye, Heaven

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The charcoal of Sigo wood does not allow Sigo to give one discomfort.
Ifa's message for Atigangan
Who was a male offspring of Orun
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
All the time that he opens his mouth to talk
He is always victorious
Atigangan the male offspring of the world is the gun
And Atigangan the male offspring of heaven is Sango

3. Ifa says that it foresees the ire of grace and free gift. Ifa assures this person that
he/she shall become a leader through Ifa. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with four
pigeons, four hens and money. On this, Ifa says:

Oh, how are you?


The bell is ringing

Both sides of the tree are lush.


Day for Orunmila
If the unrecognized alarm is
Your destiny will be revealed to you.
This is what they say we should do
You take an oath, you will fulfill it
Whether it is good or bad
Come and give us a good fortune

Translation

He moves round the boundary


And walk round the boundary
And uses his two feet to hit the Akoko tree repeatedly
Ifa's message for Orunmila
When lamenting that he was not blessed with a free gift
He was advised to offer ebo
And was assured that his Ori will bring a free gift for him.
He complied
Before long, not too far
Join us in the midst of joy
Come and perceive all ire of life

4. Ifa says that it foresees the ire of prosperity and victory for this person. Ifa advises
this person to offer a goat with four pigeons, four hens, two roosters and money. He/she also
need to feed Ifa with one hen. On this, Ifa says:

It is good.
The ring also
Both sides are fighting hard.
Day for Orunmila
If there is something to be fought against
This is what they say to do
You are a promise, you are a gift

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Who are you taking me to?
I am not in a good state, I am not well

Translation

He moves round the boundary


And walk around the boundary
And uses his two feet to hit the Akoko tree repeatedly.
Ifa's message for Orunmila
When he was in the midst of enemies
He was advised to offer ebo.
He complied
What will help us to overcome conspiracy?
Our Ikin will certainly help us to overcome conspiracy

5. Ifa says that it foresees the ire of a compatible spouse for the person for whom this
Odu is revealed. Ifa also says that the relationship will be blessed with many children. Ifa
advises this person to offer ebo with two hens, two sashes and money. There is also the need
to feed Obatala with two snails and feed Ifa with one hen. On this, Ifa says:

I will not forget your kindness


Day of the Onibuje
You will receive assistance
They said he should do it
You are a sacrifice, you carry a burden

Badie ban se kuku


The child who doesn't cry is not a child.

Translation

The head of the spirit is intricate and beautiful

Ifa’s message for Onibuje


Who was going to marry Efunwo?
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
If a hen is making a guttural sound
It is her chicks that the hen is summoning.

6. Ifa says that it foresees victory for this person. Ifa assures him/her that he/she will
overcome all enemies no matter how many they might be. Ifa says that this particular stanza
us referring to three siblings here. They need to offer ebo in order to overcome enemies. Ebo
materials; ten razor blades, two roosters, and money. The roosters will be slaughtered and
their heads will be added to the ebo. On this, Ifa says:

Ose-kaa-luka
Babalawo fortune is for the fortunate
I am Onibu
Open the door of Alakala
A day for Alakata
You are learning by the river.

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The fish has a tail
Day for Eja
You are the person who is an influencer
They should make a sacrifice
There is no way to refuse.
Catch the fish, they are taking the fish out of the net.

A house is built with many hands.


You saw my true nature.
Now you must be careful with Ikakara.
Father, come here in the evening.

Translation

Ose-kaa-luka
The awo Okakara cast Ifa for Okakara
Who was the offspring of the deep sea?
Do not be afraid
The awo of Alakata cast Ifa for Alakata
Who was their offspring under the river
Ose-kaa-luka
The awo of Eja, Fish
Cast Ifa for Fish
Who was the offspring of the lord of the deep sea of Iragbiji?
They were advised to offer ebo
Only Ikakara complied
Refusal of the fish to offer ebo made fishermen remove her from the water.
Refusal of Alakata to offer ebo
Made them to remove Alakata from the river
It is only Ikakara that cannot be caught
Who will display Ikakara from the river
His father is the lord of the deep sea

7. Ifa advises this person to follow Ifa in all the things that he/she is doing. He/she is a
child of Ifa from heaven. Ebo materials, four rats, four fish, four hens, four pigeons and
money. He also needs to feed Ifa as appropriate. Ifa warns that this person must not allow
anyone to illegally usurp what belongs to his/her ancestor from him/her. He/she must
struggle to make sure that nobody took away his/her ancestral belongings from him/her in
Order to avoid the wrath of the ancestors. On this, Ifa says:

Atodun-modun is information
They do not leave their own behind.
The old place of Ilerumu
A day for Olofin
You will learn six words every year.
You have to make a sacrifice
You are the ones who do not want to live on earth.
You shall make a vow, you shall offer a sacrifice
The foreigner has arrived.
They have not yet received the call from the Lord, they will not see it done.
I will speak, they will not hear it.

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They won't be able to hear your voice
Only Olofin is in charge of everyone.

Translation

Since time immemorial, the birds had been flying.


They had never collided with each other in flight.
Ajatata the awo of Ilerumu
They cast Ifa for Olofin
When he was to appease six deities during his annual festival
He was advised to offer ebo
They warned him that those who have no deep understanding are about to take over the
world
He complied
When those with foreign religion arrived
They said that they were going to take over traditionalism from Olofin
They tried and failed

8. Ifa says that this person needs to offer ebo with the cloth that he/she uses to cover.
his/her body while sleeping. Ifa says that the reason why this person needs to release this
Cloth as ebo is for him/her to avoid the contention of the elders of the night. Ebo materials,
three roosters and money. He/she also needs to feed the elders of the night with plenty of
palm-oil. On this, Ifa says:

The voice of the morning sun


Day for Oka
You are very beautiful, girl
They said it should be done.
O dog that speaks in the night
Won't you come?

Translation

Your Majesty, the king of Oka, the Cobra


He cast Ifa for Oka
Who was the owner of the shining garment?
He was advised to offer ebo against violent death
He refused to comply
He was beaten to death

9. Ifa advises this person to offer sacrifice so that the elders of the night will cast a
benevolent glance at him/her and his/her household. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo.
with one matured he-goat, plenty of palm-oil and money. All the internal organs of the he-goat
will be offered as Ipese for the elders of the night. There is also the need to feed Ifa with 16
rats, 16 fish, four guinea-fowls and four hens. On this, Ifa says:

I am dreaming vividly
This will help to ride the horse well.
You can use a bee to help it flourish on the farm.
My destiny, my voice, I give praise

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Oh, my eye is really problematic
By this, it will make the journey easier.
You can use a bee to sting on the farmer's face.
My father, My name, Thank you
Day for Eru-kukuuku
You are the great artist
The sky is clear, and the Creator is watching
That journey is not easy in Akapo.

Translation

He held a javelin threateningly


As if he wanted to use it to pluck the eyes of the farmer
But he cannot use it to pluck the eye of the farmer
My Ifa, and my Iyereosun, Ose ka
He held a spear threateningly
As if he wanted to use it to pluck the eyes of the farmer
But he cannot use it to pluck the eye of the farmer
My Ifa, and my Iyereosun, let it be well
Ifa’s message for Eru-kukuku
Who was the bird of Eledidimoro?
She was advised to offer ebo
She complied
Here comes Erukuku the bird of Eledidimoro
Please use your benevolent feet to land on the home of Akapo

10. Ifa advises a couple to offer ebo of childbearing. The materials here are the nest of
Emo brown rat, the nest of Afe rat and money. The man will also offer ebo with two roosters.
and money while the woman will offer a goat with two hens and money. The couple will
Procure a matured she-goat to feed Ifa. They will place the nest of Emo and Afe on the bare
floor and it is on top of this nest that both of them will make love. On this, Ifa says:

What is it?
You are a bell

Day for Oko


This is for the wife
Both of them are in a playful mood.
A child is a blessing.
We are here
I am fine
The child of the covenant.

He moves around
And walked round
Ifa's message for the husband
And also for the wife
When both of them were lamenting their inability to be blessed with a baby
They were advised to offer ebo

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They complied
Love making is to be engaged in together
As Emo brown rat gives birth to babies
So also is Afe rat
Love making is to be done together

11. Ifa warns that a serious trouble is about to happen where this Odu is revealed. This
thing may even lead to loss of life. Something will be lost where this Odu is revealed. It is in
the best interest of the person who stole the item to return it immediately. If it is not
returned it is going to lead to a serious disaster. There is also the need to offer ebo in order to
avoid a situation where the household where this Odu is revealed will scatter. Ebo materials;
four roosters, four hens, one Agogo, gong and money.

The water fountain receives the blend.

A day for Jala


You are using the market wisely.
I want to learn
Won paa leran je o
Let me know for me.
The rain is good for me.
I love myself
The bell does not sound, the bell does
If I sing
Let it be done.
Red bell, it does not ring red bell
If I see you
A jester to run or
The clock strikes, it does not stop, the clock strikes

If I sing
How many days are left?
Orange bell, it does not ring, orange bell

Translation

A water fountain does not accommodate bottle neck.


Ifa's message for Jala
When going to the farm of restlessness
He was given a goat to rear.
And the goat was slaughtered and consumed
Alara, return my goat for me.
I will beat the agogo of trouble
Ajero, return my goat for me.
I will strike the agogo of trouble
Owarangun return my goat for me
I will play the agogo of trouble
If I beat it
Alara will die
I will beat the Agogo of trouble
If I beat it
Ajero will go to heaven

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I will beat the Agogo of disaster
If I beat it
The home of Owarangun aga will not know peace
I will beat the Agogo of pandemonium

12. Ifa says that it foresees victory for this person. Ogun will ensure this person’s victory.
Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with two roosters and money. He/she also needs to feed
Ogun as appropriate.

It is like that
Oh ring you
Hey my, come here
Day for the God of War, the embodiment of wealth and prosperity
Get away from the hotel, lady.
When the battle is over, Ejigbomekun is at rest.
This is what they said to do.
You are a sacrifice, you are a prayer.
What is it, what is the matter
Come help us with the battle

Translation

He moves around
And walked round
My Iyerosun, the week is complete

Ifa’s message for Ogun Onija Oole


The Ejemu of Oluwonran land
He who matches forcefully to the venue of confrontation
When he was going on a military campaign to Ejigbomekun Eseji land
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Before long, not too far
Join us in the midst of victory

13. Ifa advises a leader to offer sacrifice in order for him/her to have authority over his/her followers.
subjects. Ebo materials; two matured rams, 20 finger rings. One of the two rams will be used
to feed Ifa. On this, Ifa says:

Watermelon is delicious.
Ah! A king goes to his palace.
The king's judgement is not to be questioned.
This is what they say we should do
You give a vow, you pay a price
The king will gather all of them.
I will bring the food.
You will see them.

Translation

A fountain has no space for bottle neck.

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The awo of the Oba cast Ifa for the Oba
When lamenting that he has no authority over his subjects
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
The Oba will be able to contain their conspiracy
It is only if the finger rings cannot contain the finger
The Oba will be able to contain their conspiracies

14. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo and feed Orisa Oko in order to receive the blessing
of prosperity and leadership. Ebo materials; eight guinea-fowls, eight pigeons and money.
There is also the need to feed Orisa-Oko with plenty of pounded yam, egusi soup, and liquor.
On this, Ifa says:

Shovel-soup
Day for Orisa-Oko, the great star
This is what the little bird is singing.
This is what they said to do
You have a vow, you carry a burden
He is neither a liar nor a thief
Come let us go and seek all the good things.

Black bean
He cast Ifa for Orisa Oko, the elder of Irawo land.
When going to the world of perpetual leadership
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Before long, not too far
Join us in the midst of all ire of life

15. Ifa says that there is a woman looking up to God for the blessing of the fruit of the
womb. Ifa says that the menstrual flow of this woman is not good; it is dark and contains a lot
of impurities. Ifa advises this woman to offer a sacrifice with three pigeons, three guinea-fowls,
plenty of Osun, camwood and money.

Eagle of the River Alapa


Day for the Weaver
They are calling the child.
They say you should not do it
You are a vow, you carry a burden.
The black eye has been raining down.
They have placed a red cloth on the drum

Translation

Osika-moka the awo of Alapa


He cast Ifa for Alapa
When she was lamenting her inability to beget her own baby
She was advised to offer ebo

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She complied
It was the black rain that had been falling at Apa
It was when red rain fell that we were blessed with our own baby

16. Ifa says that this person is planning to go and cultivate a new farmland or to go and
erect a new housing property. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo so that it will not be a
situation where he/she will lose his/her life shortly after completing his/her assignment. Ifa
warns that evil spirits are on the land that this person is planning to either cultivate or erect
a house on. Ifa advises this person to offer a sacrifice with one bearded he-goat, two new hoe blades
and money. The head of the he-goat will be cut and will be put in the middle of the two hoes.
blades. They will use white and black thread to tie it together and they will go and bury it in
the land. That is the time that the evil spirits will be incapacitated and will run away. On this,
Ifa says:

The once beautiful woods of Alabahun


The day for the funeral
This is what is happening behind the scenes at Alaworo.
It is said that they should not go.
You make a promise, you fulfill it

The shout of Ajapa, the shout


The secret has been revealed, the secret

Translation

Oseka-moka the awo of Alabahun, the land Tortoise


He cast Ifa for Alabahun
When going to take a piece of land in the forest of Alaworo, evil Spirit
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Alaworo the evil spirit failed to kill Ajapa
Alaworo failed and left with shame

AFFILIATED ORISA/IRUNMOLE OF OSE IKA

1. Ifa - for progress, childbearing, elevation, success, victory, protection, and general
well being
2. Ori - for fulfillment of destiny, sanctuary, success, elevation, progress, victory, self
actualization
3. Esu-Odara–for sanctuary, victory, protection, direction, success, and general
wellbeing
4. Sango–for victory, leadership, and general wellbeing
5. Ogun – for victory over enemies, leadership and general wellbeing
6. Orisa-Oko – for prosperity, financial success, leadership, and general wellbeing
7. Egbe - for comradeship, leadership, direction, guidance, childbearing and general
wellbeing

TABOOS OF OSE IKA

1. Must never work in the immigration department–to avoid unconsummated fortune,


failure and regret

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2. Must never keep quiet in the face of intimidation–to avoid unconsummated fortune,
failure and disappointment
3. Must allow anyone to usurp his/her ancestral belongings–to avoid the wrath of the
ancestors, failure and disaster
4. Must never steal other people’s belongings – to avoid trouble, pandemonium and
disaster
5. Must never use a cobra or any part of it for anything–to avoid disaster and threat to
life
6. Must never eat pigeon for any reason–to avoid the wrath of the elders of the night
7. Must never eat mushroom–to untimely death
8. Must never maltreat subordinate–to avoid the curse of the divinities

POSSIBLE PROFESSION OF OSE IKA

1. Ifa/Orisa Priest/Priestess
2. Administration, management, welfare, counseling, research and consultancy
3. Trading, marketing, salesmanship
4. Broadcasting, commentator, announcer and presenter

POSSIBLE NAMES OF OSE IKA

MALE

1. Ifakiite–Ifa will never face humiliation


2. Ifasegun–Ifa is victorious
3. Ifakorede–Ifa brings all blessings of life

FEMALE

1. Subulokun–she who fell into the midst of expensive Okun beads


2. Jeun – she who has food in abundance
3. Ifakemi–Ifa blesses me

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