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Itadogun 10/2/2024
Ifa revealed for us the Holy Odi - Owonrin Odi. Eji Ogbe appeared revealing that we are in ire. Eji Ogbe can be a precarious Odu even in Ire. Do not be so overconfident that you feel like you do not need to do the ebo.
Before getting into the Odu, some messages that came though from our sister temple divination that are equally important.
COrn ebo is still owed for Yemoja - ebo is now 2 cobs of corn. These will be given to Shango and Oya who were prominent in the divination. These will be blessed on Monday, October 7th at 8pm EST with Irentegbe temple. Donation for this ebo is at least $5 for the blessing. Corn should be raw. You will carry a wheel of corn on you during the next 16 days.
If you want in on the full ebo the donation is $40 to $TempleTegbe - I am giving for this ebo as well - 4 Hens, 4 Snails, 2 Ears of Corn
Taboo of eating corn for the next 16 days
Head Cleansing is also a missed ebo for last Itadogun. We will be fulfilling this on Sunday after class, so be sure to have all your Omiero materials together
Wise Counsel and Ritual Practice strongly highlighted
Advisory - Daily Prayer that includes Ifa and an Iba to Akoda and Aseda, Orunmila’s first students
I will make sure there is an Oriki to Orunmila in our Oriki file
You can do an Iba’se to Akoda and Aseda as part of your prayers
Be mindful of the weather - ebo to Shango and Oya on an individual level for protection from loss and destruction during inclement weather
If you have hand of Ifa and do not have an Ogun elekes this is needed, Everyone needs a single link for Ogun
Owonrin Odi
Unexpected changes that can, if handled properly, lead to continued rebirth, or confusion. Speaks of need for generosity. We must give in order to receive. Must be close to Ifa. Calls for a woman becoming apetebi or receiving Hand of Ifa. Calls for protection of children
Changes are coming, and giving ebo will help stabilize us in the midst of the changes that are coming.
Something might need to be removed or cleared away, or there might be something that you are prematurely getting rid of.
Owonrin explores themes related to the cycle of destruction and renewal.
It emphasizes the importance of truth and gratitude, as well as the concept of restoration and healing.
Owonrin also highlights the virtues of endurance and faith, alongside the need for calmness and patience in life's journey.
This Odu is about change and adaptability, advising flexibility.
It's associated with Oya, the Orisha of winds, storms, and transformation.
With Eshu Odara, Owonrin deals with material matters and mysteries focusing on tangible aspects and hidden truths.
Odi is rebirth. In human terms rebirth refers to reincarnation (atunwa). In practical terms it is the creation of new form from inadequate or obsolete structures.
Ebo of rat is explained as so - Just as the rat has the ability to navigate in darkness - we need clarity to see our way, so ebo of jerky to Ori will help give us clarity during the unexpected changes.
Generosity and honesty are the secrets to success and love
Business may be “upside down” - putting out more than taking in
Show gratitude to those that help us out
Listen to your Ori to bring in good fortune
Fighting against destiny
Knowing the destiny of your child so that they can walk in it
Being a “bride of Ifa” bring longevity and protection
Don’t stop what you used to do before you became comfortable
Praise God in the morning for all you have received, then make new requests
Use Wisdom of Ifa to tackle our problems in the afternoon
Praise God again at night before making new requests
Itans
Oworin producing maggots; iwori producing maggots - lots of maggots in the soup, cast divination for Ori who was traveling from Heaven to Earth, thus please Ori save me.
Maggots represent decay of some kind - something that either is decaying and needs restoring (“save me”) or something that needs to be let go of
Owonrin-dimowo, Owonrin dimese advised to give charitably in order to receive blessings. He refused. Thus when divination was done for Obahun Ijapa, who was consulting Ifa on how to not be destitute, he then had to give pounded yam, a big pot of soup, 4 pigeons, and money
The sins of the “father”. This seems like a parent child relationship. The parent had an opportunity to show charity as a vehicle for good fortune and did not. Thus when the child was in need, the good fortune that would have passed down to him was not there and he need to give a substantial ebo.
Hold this thing, keep it safe. If asked the thing should be produced on demand. This is creditworthy. Divination done for baskets and bags. Advised to sacrifice so people might continue to love them. They did. Those who returned things to their owners would always prosper.
How does this one show up for you personally?
First it was a King named Oloyan that wanted divination. Before going, Orunmila consulted Ifa to know if he would have success during this divination. He was told to give an ebo of 4 hens and money before the journey.
When he arrived Oloyan was ill. Orunmilla prescribed an ebo of goat and money. He recovered. Olyan then consulted ifa on having children. Ifa prescribed pots and pans he kept on the roof, 6 hens, and money. He advised Oloyan his first born would be a daughter who would be Orunmila’s wife. Then Orunmila left. As predicted Oloyan had a daughter and 5 sons. 15years later Orunmila returned and was introduced to the daughter. He asked her name and they simply said “child”. He was so struck by her beauty he didn’t blink, thus he called her Awooseju - The one who is looked at without blinking. Orunmila was introduced as her husband. However, she and her mother said he was old and Awooseju refused to marry him.
At some point she goes for divination and is told to give an offering and never divorce Ifa to avert death. She insisted she would not marry Orunmila. Around then God sent for Orunmila to repair the heavens. Orunmila consult Ifa for God and told God a woman was coming that was Ifa’s wife. God’s ebo was the woman, 2 rats, 2 fish, and money. When this ebo is given both heaven and earth would have peace.
Awooseju died on earth and thus found Orunmila with God. God handed her over along with the rest of the ebo. Orunmila let her know that even after death she was to be with Ifa. Awooseju begged for her life and promised to marry him. Orunmila rubbed her with Ifa sacred powder. She then woke up on earth as her family was weeping. She told them to take her to Orunmila’s house for he was the one who returned her to Earth.
I want you to actually read this and consider what it means for you personally. One thing that sticks out is that in this Itan, the daughter is the one who needs to cultivate this relationship with Orunmila in order to restore balance in Heaven and on Earth.
Orunmila went for divination after building a house because goodness refused to enter it. The priests told him that before he got the house he was praying morning, noon, and night. He prayed to God in the morning, Ifa midday,and God again at night. He needed to give ebo and go back to his prayers. He did as advised and goodness came into his house.
What is this Itan saying to you? Have you been doing what brought you good fortune in the beginning? Have you been inconsistent in your practice?
Ebo
This offering has to be done by my hands this time. Donation $22
2 whole catfish
16 pieces of beef jerky
Oti
Iyerosun blessed and rubbed on body (Hand of Ifa only)
Ori cleanse - Sunday October 6th
Individual Blessings
For children - 2 hens and $16 donation
For successful travel - 1 hen and $20 donation
For illness - goat and $10 donation
Taboo
Eating stale food
Conspiring against others
Doubting wisdom of Ifa
Taking on other people’s debts or problems
No eating, beef jerky, corn, corn meal, and mushroom
Travel
Dwelling on insults or abuse in the course of our duties
Offering condolences to those that lost loved ones.
Ase!