Fall of the Coconut
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ScribdTranslationsThe possible combinations formed by the four pieces of coconut falling to the ground result in five.
letters and signs of the Oracle of Obi. Through these combinations, the consultant will obtain answers from
'YES' or 'NO' to the questions you have asked.
Next, we will explain the first of the letters or odus:
ALAFIA (OOOO)
The letter u odu called Alafia corresponds to four pieces of coconut that fall with the concave part.
interior upwards, that is, four white pieces can be seen. We symbolize the coconut with the white part.
upward with (O) and with the dark side facing up like (X).
When this odu is seen, the ground is kissed and Obi, who is recognized as a divinity, is greeted.
to make this greeting, the following prayer is pronounced:
Peace, peace child, peace home, peace life, peace all around. Blessings of Obatala.
What it means: peace and happiness for your children, for the living and the dead. Blessed be Obatalá.
When seeking 'YES' or 'NO' answers to specific questions, when this letter or odun appears, it indicates
a "YES" that must be confirmed with another trade although the Yorubas do not confirm it and consider it given.
affirmation. In the Osha rule, it is a response that is not firm and must be confirmed. The responses
Possible definitives are the following:
If Alafia is repeated, the 'YES' is repeated, and it is said that the letter is twin. It announces happiness and abundance.
as well as good health. To give thanks for this good that we are about to receive, we express gratitude saying:
Glory be to Obatala.
If Etawa (OOOX) goes out, it indicates that the good announced by the first entry of Alafia will be complete.
a difficulty that interrupts the process must be resolved. That difficulty must be sought in order to be able to
solve it.
If Eyeife (OOXX) comes out, it signifies a firm and sure 'YES'. Thanks are also given when this odu comes out.
Glory be to Obatalá.
With Okana (OXXX) it indicates that there is something bothering the orisha or an egun. Respond 'NO' in a way
return to the question. Can something be given in exchange to the orisha or egun so that they provide us with firmness?
in the statement of Alafia.
If Oyekún comes out (XXXX), it confirms the presence of a egun or an orisha that is causing disturbance and needs to be addressed.
find out what the entity wants. It is necessary to investigate by asking Obi each specific question.
In summary, it can be said that the odu Alafía is good when it is melli (that is, it comes out twice).
consecutive) or when it comes out after Etawa or Eyeife. When Okana or Oyekún come out after Alafia is
a small odu and it is necessary to continue consulting with the orisha or the egun to know what should be done for
to drive away the evil that is being announced.
In a general record, where not only questions are asked with affirmative or negative answers,
when this letter or odu comes out, the following orishas are mentioned: Obatalá, Orunmila, Shangó, The Ibeyis or Ibellis,
Babalú Ayé and Inle.
