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Here is the full Itadogun breakdown
Owonrin S’Ogbe
Owonrin S'Ogbe was the Odu cast for Itadogun over the weekend while I was at the Odunfa for Oloye Obafemi. Since I was present, the messages and blessings from this Odu will also be shared with you all.
There are 2 primary Itans that were spoke during the divination.
Itan 1
Orunmilla and his 200 roosters were traveling to a village he had never been to. Upon arrival, he and his roosters stop at a grove so they can graze and eat. While resting, someone sees Orunmilla and let’s the authorities know a stranger is in the Sacred Grove. Orunmilla is brought to the King and they advised him that he broke the law. He indicates that he’s knew and had no idea. The King states, rules are rules, and proceeds to take the Roosters as the fine.
Some time later Orunmilla is coming home and there are 400 sheep in his home. They’ve made mess and even knocked over his Ikin. The King arrives and Orunmilla tells him that they have violated a severe taboo with his Ikin. He lets them know that the 400 sheep + the 4 sheep herders are now his. There were 2 men and 2 women. He took the two women as wives and the 2 men as servants.
Itan 2
Orunmilla and Obatala each receive a sacred Kola Nut. This Kola Nut is special. Obatala decides to eat his. Orunmilla plants his. It starts to grow quickly and he wants to protect it. He asks to borrow a planter with two openings from Obatala. After awhile Obatala learns that the Kola Nut is growing and producing fruit. When he goes to see Orunmilla, he see his planter and realize it is protecting the Bush. He tells Orunmilla to give it back whole. Orunmilla is like, “How”. So they see the king and the King asks if Orunmilla paid for the planter. He says no and the King awards it to Obatala so he has to cut his bush down.
Some time later, Orunmilla has made a protection amulet that is on Obatala’s arm. He wears it all the time and it’s now too tight to even move. Orunmilla comes to Obatala and tells him he not only wants it back, he wants it back whole. Obatala is like, “How Sway? I’d have to cut off my arm.” They visit the King and the King asks Obatala did he pay for the amulet. He says know. The King calls for his guard who cuts off Obatala’s arm.
· Chaos leads to Ire (good fortune) or lack of humility blocks Ire
· Cool head and calm mind minimize confusion
· Head and house cleansing a must
· This is the Odu invoked when doing Ebo sometimes
· Associated with Esu
· Need to follow guidance of parents and develop Iwa Pele
· Don’t lend things out for 16 days
· Problems caused by greed
· Receive with Gratitude and contentment
· Give with no strings attached
· Confusion coming in from either Esu or negative forces due to resistance to growth
· Akose (Ifa Medicine) – To be taken for those who have confusion, overly active mind, or bad dreams. Prepared by Awo and Priest must chant while it is ingested. Will be available for purchase on my site as needed
· Change way of thinking and release self from your own dogma
· Change can lead to transformation
· Pay attention to your dreams, ancestors speaking
· Abori increases intuition which is naturally keen – It’s about time for most of you to get an Ori cleanse
· Suffering from lack of confidence, Daily Ori Prayers needed
· Don’t discount gifts received in mysteries circumstances
· Make sure appeasing Esu – Share portion of meal with Esu
Itan 3
Death and all other Ajogun were wreaking havoc. Ifa Devotees went to get divination and asked what is needed to be protected. Ifa Devotees went to get divination and asked what is needed to be protected. Bitter leaf and honey.
Ebo was given for this Odu already. Make yourself tea, be sure to add a little honey. Pray for your desires and protection over the tea. Drink it all in one sitting.
Dream Incubation Suggestions
This Odu speaks on dreams and nightmares. Pay attention to the following in your dreams and write them down.
· Where is the dream taking place
· People present
· What is happening
· How does the scenario end
Don’t forget, nightmares – come for divination. This was highlighted in the World Ifa Odu.
· Don’t allow job to disrupt home life
· No being stubborn
· Make inquiries on every endeavor
Our Personal Itadogun – Okanran Owonrin
· Court cases – but ending being a peaceful existence
· Part of ebo donation going to those in need
Itan 1
Ifa divined for the petulant who said Orunmilla is full of warnings, but they will do what they like. Ebo being given to prevent evil and cruelty from entering us and not to be mocked.
· Willingness to practice nw approach leads to the ability to handle unexpected change
· Understanding the value of gratitude
· Don’t take yourself too seriously
· Need for a clean slate Obatala Wash
o Plan water
o Bless the water first
o Then say prayers to Obatala to help cleanse everything not needed so you are a clean slate
o Consider what a clean slate is before you begin
o Need to do two of them in the next 16 days
Itan 2
About the dog who wanted to receive the love of humans. Consider what dogs represent: unconditional love, loyalty, companionship, protection
The dog gives the ebo and sings everyday about the blessing.
Keep in mind the love dogs give human is not always returned. Dogs sometimes take loads of abuse.
Also consider this may be someone coming to you with the traits of the dog, be mindful of how you treat them.
Itan 3
God consulted Ifa over how anything can be possible and to be immortal. He gave an ebo of black, red, and white cloth; as well as a goat and money. One day the heavens went dark and Baba Mole cries thinking God is dead. The Priest that divined for God says, “Nah, God is just doing what God does.”
· Is God you?
· Anything possible? Manifest and co-create
· Immortality – Longevity
· God’s relationship with other deities – Delegation and support
· God does what God does and still consults for Wisdom
Itan 4
Adesope, wife of Orunmilla who doesn’t want to be married to Ifa anymore. She runs to 2 hoses. Orunmilla consults Ifa to see where she is and goes to the first house. Alara basically talks trash to him, so Orunmilla curses him. His wife runs to the second house, and he follows. He gets there and Ajero does the same thing, gaining the same result. So his wife runs off again and ends up at Esu’s palace. Orunmilla gets to Esu and Esu directs him to where his wife is and makes a request. He asks Orunmilla to take her back. Orunmilla agrees but charges her a fine.
· Literally could indicate not leaving your spouse or taking back an ex that left
· You not being in alignment with your favorite destiny or not living up to your Iwa Pele
o Divine still has your back
o Trying to help you get back on path
o Giving ebo can help support realignment
o Esu the one that helps redirect back to your favorite destiny
· Leaving your spiritual practice to do something else and then finding out it wasn’t what you thought and wanting to return back to what works
· Allegory for black people and Abrahamic religions, the disconnect from ATRs, Esu opening the way for folks to return to ATRs
Itadogun and Ose Ebo
· Esu - Orogbo (given)
· Ifa – Devotion
· Egbe – Fruit and Orogbo (given)
· Egun – Oti and Coffee (given)
· Yemoja – Saltwater Bath
· Olokun – Oti (given)
· Oshun – Anointing self with Honey
· Ori – Shea Butter anointing
· Obatala Head Wash – Weekly (so twice) – Plain and not White Bath
· Esu and Ogun – Protection – Obi
· Ifa and Olokun – Prosperity – Alligator Peppers and Epo Pupa w/Salt
· If you are wanting to go back to something or someone you left – Appeasement Ebo – I would need to help you with this one
Whatever donation you were going to send for the Ebo, part goes to me and part you need to give to someone in need