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This document presents several letters and meanings of the Yoruba divination system known as Obi. It describes the positions of the Obi coconuts and what they represent, including Alafia, Eyeife, Etawa, Okana, and Oyekun. It also includes a list of possible osogbos or negative forecasts and another list of irés or positive forecasts. Finally, it presents a list of body parts in Yoruba.
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Ask What I Will and Osogbo Brings The Lyrics: Obi Is at Arun I Am From Araye

This document presents several letters and meanings of the Yoruba divination system known as Obi. It describes the positions of the Obi coconuts and what they represent, including Alafia, Eyeife, Etawa, Okana, and Oyekun. It also includes a list of possible osogbos or negative forecasts and another list of irés or positive forecasts. Finally, it presents a list of body parts in Yoruba.
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The place of death Let "Obi" not announce death

Obi is at Arun Let "Obi" not announce illness


The heart of Ofo Let 'Obi' not announce losses
I am from Araye Let "Obi" not announce tragedies

Ask what I will and Osogbo brings the lyrics


OSOGBO
Osogbo Ikú: death.
Osogbo Ikú Ayé: death that comes from behind the person.
Osogbo Death is Death: certain death (only Orunmila can save).
Osogbo Death of Ote Arayé: death by conspiracy of enemies.
Osogbo Osokú: death by suicide.
Osogbo Fitibó: death caused by something unexpected.
Osogbo Arun: disease.
Osogbo Arun Enimo: incurable disease.
Osogbo Ofo: loss.
Osogbo Ofo Onida: loss of freedom.
Osogbo Ofo Ni Buyoko: loss of seat, of stability.
Osogbo Ofo Lona: loss of the paths.
Osogbo Ofo Ni Lalafia: loss of happiness.
Osogbo Ofo Owó: loss of money.
Osogbo Ofo Lona Irora: loss by a wrong path.
Osogbo Ofo Itifo: continuous loss.
Osogbo Ofo Laitoshu: loss of everything.
Osogbo Eyó: tragedy, revolution, problems.
Osogbo Eyó Niwa Ilé: problems with or for the house.
Osogbo Iña: bad conversations, gossip.
Osogbo Iña Koruma: entanglements, gossip, disturbances, tragedies.
Osogbo Path: azote.
Osogbo Lona Buruku: bad or crooked road.
Osogbo Opalaye: contradiction over a matter of justice.
Osogbo Daie: contradiction due to betrayal.
Osogbo Akobá: contradiction due to confusion and tragedy suddenly.
Osogbo Omu: jealousy-related conflict.
Osogbo Tiya Tiya: contradiction due to quarrel, fight, war.
Osogbo Ogú: conflict due to witchcraft.
IRES

Iré Ashegun ota: luck to overcome difficulties.


Iré Aiku: luck of health, for longevity or life.
Iré Omá: luck for your intelligence.
Iré Buyoko: luck of seating.
Iré Abeyawo: good luck with the marriage.
Iré Owó: luck of money.
Iré Siwayú: luck of progress.
Iré Loshowo: business luck, trade, etc.
Iré Dede Wantolokun: luck for something that comes from the sea towards the land.
Iré Abilona: luck of having the paths open.
Iré Lona Iré: luck in obtaining good paths.
Iré Onida: luck of freedom.
Iré Omó: lucky to have a child.
Iré Ilé Unshinshe: luck in getting a job.
Iré Bawa Ilé: luck that comes to your house.
Iré Otonowá: luck that comes from heaven.
Iré Alaleyo: luck given by the guardian angel, balance, happiness.
COCONUT POSITIONS

FOUR WHITE COCONUTS - ALL FACE UP

PEACE

This is an affirmative answer and says Yes, but it is not an answer.


firm. One can ask for more firmness above Alafia if desired.
what one asks. Alafia means well-being, tranquility, happiness. Everything
apparently it is fine, but for greater security and with Orishas like
Oshún, Elegba, and Shangó, must be thrown again for firmness because these
Orishas can be unstable in this sign. It is called Alafia when the four fall.
Obí, pieces of coconut, with the white part facing up. In this verse, Obatalá speaks,
Orunmila, Shango, The Ibeyi, Babalu Aye and Inle.And it means: Yes, peace, prosperity,
Thank you. When Alafia falls, it should be said: 'Eyeunle Obatalá, orú ayé.' And it should be repeated.
Question to obtain the ratification of Etawa or Eyeife.
TWO WHITE COCONUTS FACE UP AND TWO BLACK COCONUTS FACE DOWN
DOWN

EYEIF

This is the most affirmative response that 'Obi' has to any question that is
I do it. The word Eyeifees is firm and unchanging in any Orisha. Eyeife
give the blessing for everything that is being done and for it to proceed with
Firmness, confidence, and security. They speak in this song: Eleguá, Ogún, Oshosi, and Osun.
Yes, categorically and firmly, it reaffirms what the Alafia lyrics indicated if it was released earlier.

THREE WHITE COCONUTS UPSIDE DOWN AND ONE BLACK COCONUT UPSIDE DOWN

ETAWA

This is the most versatile lyric that 'Obi' has, since you have to throw again.
to wait for the response. Etawa is like if the Orisha were telling us to wait in
What I think and ask me again. When they fall in this way, they are collected.
saying ETAWA OWO, ETAWA OMO, ETAWA AIKU BABAWA, which means:
May Etawa be for the prosperity of money, prosperity of children, and for a
immortal prosperity, as long as the world exists. If throwing it back to Etawa again
again, the expository answer, but it is unreliable because it is a letter that
it is not very firm. They speak through this letter: Shangó, Ogún, Yemayá, and Oshosi. This letter says:
Yes, as a possibility, that is to say that what is being asked is possible, but it is subject to some
conditions such as performing an ebbó, feeding an Osha or Orisha, etc., the word
Etawa means to be in front, it is confirmed. If this letter fell in response to a question
should throw himself again saying: "Etawa laguo." That is, asking for Etawa to be repeated, to
affirm the answer.

One must re-ask to get a firmer answer about what one is asking.
especially if it is a question of great importance. I remember that the
Old folks used to always say that ETAWA MEJI meant to get oneself into trouble.
Many of us are used to hearing that what is known does not get asked.
in Etawa Meji, it is recommended not to be so sure and to return to
to rectify because Etawano is not very trustworthy. The only Orishas that
They leave in ETAWAY, they no longer throw Sonobaluaye and all his associates,
any Orisha related to Iku such as Orishaoko, Olokun and so on
successively.
THREE BLACK COCONUTS UPSIDE DOWN AND ONE WHITE COCONUT

OKANA

This letter gives a definite NO, but it also comes with its baggage. In Okana, the
Orisha says don't do it and be careful about what you are asking me because it can
to report something bad. This letter also appears when something is incomplete due to lack
about something and the Orisha feels dissatisfied. Upon leaving Okana, not being a
specific question; is ABEKU asking, what does FA!.TA mean?
If the answer is affirmative to this question then, depending on
Whatever Orisha it may be, one proceeds to ask what it wants.

For example: if it is Oshún to whom Obi is being given and she took it.
If you ask Abekú Si if he wants a little bit of Oñi (honey), if he says yes, he will have it.
It will be poured a little inside the soup pot and then it will proceed to throw again.
Obi
Good. If you give an affirmative answer, there is nothing else to do. If the
negative response, so we must continue asking if
Do you want something else or is it some kind of warning that you would like to make?
Orisha. Questions will continue to be asked until everything is finally clarified.
theOrishasatisfied and has said WEDDING.

When 'Obi' many Okana are done one after another, the coconuts are collected and spread on them.
Epo (corojo butter), and they are thrown into the street along with the water that is
in the gourd, we will proceed to keep asking with four pieces of coconut
new. Always remember that Okana is a particular question, it is a NO.
definitive, and one should not play with this so as not to have to
to lament.
In this song, they talk about: Shangó, Babalu Ayé, and Ikú; for some Iworos, they only speak in
this lyric Shangó and Babalu Ayé. This lyric can simply mean no, it can also
to assume some dead or at least a serious difficulty. An investigation is underway.
You must question again as we have already seen, to know if in that presentation Okana
It simply says no or is there some difficulty in presenting it.
FOUR BLACK COCONUTS UPSIDE DOWN

OYEKUN U OKANA OYEKUN

Oyekun says a resounding NO and with more emphasis than Okana. This letter of 'Obi'
It is quite unpleasant and has a greater wingspan than Okana.
talks about death, destruction, something bad that may be quite close,
which should be approached with great caution. When this sign appears, it is taken
Immediately the coconuts are placed in a jicara with water if there is one.
Young girl in the house, it is preferable that she picks them up.

The first thing to ask before leaving Oyekun is who is speaking.


the Orishaporque can be talking even with the person who is doing
divination is not necessarily done with what is being looked at.

It is asked if that Oyekun is with 'Ori' (the head) of so-and-so, and it continues.
asking until one is quite sure who the Orisha is talking to.
When this is investigated, a series of questions is asked to see
What is done, for example: if you need to take the person to see with
the snail or with Ifa or if any type of immediate Ebode must be done, what
I know that it says the Orisha. When everything is clarified, these fools are no good for
nothing else, just like if Oyekún repeats several times in the same gaze, they...
They throw Epo out into the street for Eshu to take care of it.

When the Orishada Oyekún, it may be that he is upset with someone.


present, the same one that is being looked at as the one who is throwing 'Obi' and this one
Orisha either wants something to calm down or wants to let the person know their
indisposition. There are times when one is not able to be doing things.
that are improper and there is where the Orisha can warn one what
It is happening. In summary, Oyekune is a rather unpleasant letter for it.
Let it be and we must always find out well where that Oyekun comes from.
to save oneself and one's responsibility, including sometimes even one's life.

In this song, Shangó and Oyá Yansa speak. It says no and announces death. It is a bad song, it
investigate.
ARA: PARTS OF THE BODY

THE BODY
1.-Little Bird The head
Eshu is meeting The nape
What is it? Left shoulder
3.-
Esika lotun Right shoulder
4.-Okan Heart
The full moon Left arm
5.-
new moon Right arm
6.-Dog Stomach
Left money My left hand
7.-
New money My right hand
8.-Orunkun Knees
That is so Left foot
9.-
That one Right foot

OOOO: Alafia (the four up)


Affirmative response: it means peace and prosperity.
Proverb: We all need good, but not everyone knows how to appreciate it.

OOOX: Etawa (three up and one down)


Affirmative response, but not certain, the roll has to be repeated. If this letter is repeated, then
we can be sure, it is a definitive statement.
Proverb: Everything in life has its opposition, there is no first without second, nor second without
first.

OOXX: Eyeife (two down and two up)


Affirmative response, it is the major letter of the coconut, a secure and firm letter. When this comes out

the lyrics give thanks to Olofin.


Saying: Much good and greatness, many enemies

OXXX: Okana (three down and one up)


Negative response, says NO to the question we have asked. If asked about
Some offering or work has to be thrown again to know what is missing (beconsi).
Saying: Everything great was formed with the help of the smallest things, everyone is
important.

Oyekún (all the coconuts down)


Negative response, the coconuts must be moistened and a candle lit for the dead.
It is thrown again. With this letter, Olokun, Eggun, Shango, and Saint Lazarus speak.
When everyone falls mounted, the letter is not read and the roll must be repeated.

To predict with the Obi, the same bases and previous prayers are performed, only their interpretation.
it has several meanings, including those that appear below:
1) If in the Obi throw 4 sides face up and in case 2 whites are represented
stacked one on top of the other = means that it will have a good influx of luck and money.
2) if in the Obi throw 4 sides face down and in case of representing 2 dark ones
stacked one on top of the other = means that there may be betrayal, discord, or delicate situations.
3) if in the Obi throw 3 sides face up and in case 1 is represented on edge =
it means that luck comes and goes at the feet of the person closest to the lid of this coconut.
4) If in the Obi throw 3 sides face down and in case 1 is represented on edge =
It means that there could be certain death for the person closest to this coconut shell.
5) if in the Obi throw 3 sides face up 2 of these stacked one on top of the other and 1
dark side cocoa = means it will have a stable life.
6) if in the Obi throw 3 face down 2 of these stacked one on top of the other and 1 coconut from the
white side = means that there may be health issues or disputes.
If in the Obi throw there are 3 white sides and 1 coconut facing down, but 1 of the whites
piled on top of the coconut upside down = means that there may be a beneficial trip.
8) If in the Obi throw there are 3 dark sides and 1 coconut face up, but 1 of the dark ones
stacked on top of the coconut face up = means there are evils of witchcraft.
9) If in the Obi throw there are 3 white sides and 1 coconut face down, but 1 of the sides in
white breaks = means that a moment must be kept the half of this coconut as a sign of
may his/her well-being last.
10) if in the Obi throw there are 3 dark sides and 1 coconut upright, but 1 of the sides
dark ones are separating = means that one must do a supplication or cleansing with it and something else, to be freed
envy and the evil eye.

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