Osa Meji 2026/2027 World Ifá Reading | Oke Itase Ile Ife Nigeria
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IFA OF THE YEAR 2026/2027 FROM OKE-ITASE, ILE-IFE, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA.
OSA MEJI ALSO KNOWN AS OSA ELEYE
Eriwo Ya!!!
In the name of Olódùmarè, Òrúnmìlà, and all the Òrìṣà, we extend our greetings to adherents, devotees, and well-wishers throughout the world.
We also convey the greetings of His Eminence, Owolabi Awodotun Aworeni, the Araba/Olu-Isese Agbaye, Permanent Chairman of the Council of Araba/Oluwo, and Pillar of the International Council for Ifa Religion (ICIR), to all and sundry during this auspicious season of the World Ifa Festival.
With the collaborative efforts of the Board of Ethics and Scripture and the Council of Elders of the International Council for Ifa Religion (ICIR), we hereby present the verses of the Odu Ifa of the Year as divinely inspired and recited by the assembled priests on the sacred mat during the early hours of Sunday, 7 June 2026. This day marks the first day of the year in the Ifa Calendar System.
The Odu Ifa revealed for the year is Òsá Méjì (Òsá on the right and Òsá on the left), also known as Òsá Eléyẹ. The Odu appeared with Ire Ajé (Prosperity and Economic Well-being). To secure and sustain this blessing, the performance of the prescribed ebo is strongly recommended.
The divination process benefited from the participation and contributions of Ifa priests from Nigeria, the Republic of Benin, the Republic of Togo, Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago, Mexico, the United States of America, Venezuela, Cuba, Argentina, Panama, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Germany, Ghana, Sweden, Italy, and France.
We are pleased to present below the verses of Òsá Méjì, together with their narratives and interpretations, for the guidance, benefit, and spiritual advancement of humanity throughout the year.
LONGEVITY AND SOUND HEALTH
Ifa assures everyone of protection against untimely death. According to Ifa, people should be confident of enjoying long life, good health, and longevity. However, ebo is prescribed so that no negative forces, adverse influences, or harmful energies will hinder the manifestation of this divine assurance of long life. The prescribed sacrificial materials include three cocks, palm oil, solid pap (eko), money, and kola nuts. By performing the recommended ebo, the blessings of longevity, peace, and well-being shall be firmly established. On this, Ifa says:
i.
Yi mi sebe
Ki n yi o si poro oko
A difa fun Godogbo
To n raye ilainiiku
Eroopo tofa, e wa bani laiku kangiri
Place me on the ridge
So that I place you on the furrow
Ifa revelation to Godogbo
When going to live long on earth
All and sundry, come and meet us in longevity
ii.
Atelese abenu ponpon Awo Aso
A difa fun Aso
To n raye ainiku
Ebo ni won ni ko se
O si gbebo nibe o rubo
A ki i gboku Aso
Jee jee jee laso n gbo
Atelese abenu ponpon the priest of Aso, the cloth
Cast Ifa for Aso, the cloth
When going to enjoy longevity
It was advised to make ebo
It complied
We do not hear of the death of Aso, the cloth
It is bit by bit that Aso, the cloth, fades out
Ifa says that anyone who is ill should offer ẹbọ with a goat. After the ẹbọ, Ìpèsè will be performed, and the goat will serve as a substitute for the person's life, thereby averting danger and restoring health. Through this sacrifice, the individual shall overcome illness, regain strength, and enjoy long life. On this, Ifa says:
Baba gbudu erin
Baba koso efan
Ogbonrangandan nidahun omoro odo
Iyewu kan soso ko gba okunrin mefa
Paaropaaro awo ile Elepe
A difa fun Elepe
Won ni ki o fi odidi eran paaro ara re nitori iku
O si gbebo nibe o rubo
Iku wa fi Elepe sile eran lo mu lo
Paaropaaro awo ile Elepe
Baba gbudu erin
Baba koso efan
Ogbonrangandan nidahun omoro odo
A room cannot contain six men
Substitution, the message of Ifa to Elepe
Was the Ifa declaration to Elepe
He was advised to use a complete animal as a substitute for himself
He complied
The death spared Elepe and killed the animal instead
Substitution is the message of Ifa to Elepe
PROSPERITY
Ifa foretells abundant blessings, progress, and prosperity for the people during the course of this year. According to Ifa, individuals should regularly shave their hair and offer prayers and supplications to their Ori, seeking guidance, favor, success, and all-round blessings. Ifa further advises that both Ifa and Ori should be appeased continually so that their support and benevolence may remain steadfast.
To this end, ebo is prescribed with the following items: two rats, two fish, two hens, honey, gin, two pigeons, money, and kola nuts. Ifa assures that upon the successful completion of the prescribed sacrifice, both Ifa and Ori will be appeased and will bestow their blessings upon the people. Consequently, the paths to success, prosperity, good health, honor, fulfilment, and all forms of iré (good fortune) shall be opened. On this, Ifa says:
Ooro teere oju ebu
A difa fun Ejiosa
To n lo ree weri ola ni osa
Ejiosa, bi o ba la ki o la mi o
Mo ti fari ola kodoro
Mo ti fari ola kodoro
Ejiosa bi o ba la ki o la mi
Mo ti fari ola ola kodoro
Ooro teere oju ebu
Cast Ifa for Ejiosa
Who was going to wash his head at the lagoon to be successful
Ejiosa, when you become successful, kindly make me successful as well
I have shaved my head
I have shaved my head
Ejiosa, when you become successful, kindly make me successful as well
I have shaved my head
Ifa foretells prosperity and success for people in foreign lands during the course of this year. According to Ifa, many individuals will relocate from their countries, towns, or places of birth to settle in other locations. Ifa assures that such movements and relocations will be beneficial and that the new settlements will provide favorable opportunities for growth, progress, stability, and prosperity.
Ifa further declares that those who travel or establish themselves in new environments shall find acceptance, support, and avenues for advancement. Their endeavors shall be fruitful, and they shall enjoy the blessings of peace, abundance, and fulfilment in their adopted homes. Therefore, people are encouraged to embrace positive opportunities for relocation and expansion, while remaining mindful of the necessary spiritual obligations that will sustain these blessings. Ebo is to be made with 8 pigeons, gin, solid pap, honey, money, and palm oil. On this, Ifa says:
Bi a ba da oti sile a di okun
Bi a ba da oguro sile a di osa
Osa ree osa ree
Oju opon kun tetete
A difa fun Adeyemi
Omo omu rere igba iwase
Ara ti Adeyemi da kii baje
Rekete ni gun lori omi
Okeere la gbo isi awo
Olueebo ku, a gbo isi re
Okeere la n gbo isi awo
When we pour beer on the ground, it becomes ocean
When we pour raffia wine on the ground it becomes lagoon
Here is Osa, here is another Osa
The Ifa tray is fully occupied
Cast Ifa for Adeyemi
Omo omu rere igba iwase
Any thing invented by Adeyemi cannot be destroyed
It looks marvelous on the water surface
It is in abroad that we hear about a priest’s popularity
When a king of a country abroad dies, we must hear the news
It is in abroad that we hear about a priest’s popularity
Ifa says that the support, protection, and benevolence of our celestial comrades (Ẹgbẹ́ Ọ̀run) are greatly needed at this time. According to Ifa, their assistance will shield individuals from shame, disgrace, disappointment, and situations that could bring dishonor or embarrassment. Their guidance and intervention will help ensure success, acceptance, and fulfillment in one's endeavors.
To secure these blessings, Ifa prescribes ebo and emphasizes that the appeasement of Ẹgbẹ́ Ọ̀run is essential. The sacrificial materials include all edible items, honey, a cock, a hen, a pigeon, money, and a guinea fowl. Ifa assures that upon the successful completion of the prescribed ebo, Ẹgbẹ́ Ọ̀run will be appeased and will extend their support, protection, and favor. As a result, obstacles to progress shall be removed, honor shall replace disgrace, and the path to success and well-being shall be opened. On this, Ifa says:
Isansa meji ni ki ara won jee jee je
A difa fun Egbe Aye
A bu fun ti Orun
Borokinni Orun kii je ki ti Aye o te
Borokinni Orun e gba wa
Ti Aye n te lo
It is two absconders who greet each other unobtrusively
Cast Ifa for the Egbe Aye
As well as the Egbe Orun
Comrades in the celestial space prevents the ones on Earth from disgrace
Comrades in the celestial space, come to our aid
The ones on Earth are about to be disgraced
Ifa assures us of abundant and enduring blessings. According to Ifa, we shall not lose the achievements, wealth, honor, and fortunes that we have acquired up to this moment. Instead, greater blessings and opportunities shall continue to locate us. Life will be favorable to us, and our days shall be filled with joy, fulfillment, peace, and lasting happiness.
However, Ifa emphasizes the importance of remaining in harmony with the energies and benevolence of the Iyami. To this end, people are strongly advised not to quarrel with, offend, or mistreat any woman, whether she be one's mother, wife, daughter, sister, relative, or friend. Respect, kindness, and proper regard should always be shown to women so that the blessings ordained by Ifa may manifest fully.
To secure these blessings, ebo is prescribed with seven pigeons, two pincers, water-yam leaves, and other sacred Ifa leaves. Following the completion of the ebo, an akose shall be prepared and applied through ritual incisions around the wrists. Ifa assures that through these observances, the blessings of preservation, prosperity, happiness, favor, and lasting success shall be established in the lives of the people. On this, Ifa says:
Ogbon kan n be nikun omo asa
Imoran kan n be nikun omo awodi
Okan ninu re
Okan ninu mi
Okookan nikun ara wa
A difa fun Orunmila
Lojo to n lo ree ba Iyami Osoronga mule nigbo Onikorokorobojo
O n lo;
O mu egbaa si owo otun
O mu egbaa si owo osi
Won ni tori kin ni
O ni ki ire owo oun o ma ba a bo
Won ni ire owo re ko ni bo
Nitori pe emu kii mu irin ko bo
Ogbon kan n be nikun omo asa
Imoran kan n be nikun omo awodi
Okan ninu re
Okan ninu mi
Okookan nikun ara wa
A difa fun Orunmila
Lojo to n lo ree ba Iyami Osoronga mule nigbo Onikorokorobojo
O n lo;
O mu egbaa si owo otun
O mu egbaa si owo osi
Won ni tori kin ni
O ni ki oun ma ba se sofo ni
Won ni ko ni sofo
Nitori pe ataare ti ko ba lanu, omo inu re kii sofo
Ogbon kan n be nikun omo asa
Imoran kan n be nikun omo awodi
Okan ninu re
Okan ninu mi
Okookan nikun ara wa
A difa fun Orunmila
Lojo to n lo ree ba Iyami Osoronga mule nigbo Onikorokorobojo
O n lo;
O mu egbaa si owo otun
O mu egbaa si owo osi
Won ni tori kin ni
O ni ki ire le to si oun lowo
Won ni ire yoo to sii lowo
Nitori pe gegege ni ewura n to ewe loko
Ogbon kan n be nikun omo asa
Imoran kan n be nikun omo awodi
Okan ninu re
Okan ninu mi
Okookan nikun ara wa
A difa fun Orunmila
Lojo to n lo ree ba Iyami Osoronga mule nigbo Onikorokorobojo
O n lo;
O mu egbaa si owo otun
O mu egbaa si owo osi
Won ni tori kin ni
O ni ki aye le ye oun dojo ale ni
Won ni aye yoo ye e dojo ale
Nitori pe leyeleye la n ba eyele
An eagle has wisdom to teach
A hawk is full of valuable lessons to learn
I have my own
You also possess your own
Ifa revelation to Orunmila
When going into a covenant with the Iyami Osoronga in the forest of Onikorokorobojo
When he was going
He held two thousand cowries in his right hand
He held two thousand cowries in his left hand
They asked him why
He said so that his already acquired fortunes would remain secure
They said his already acquired blessings will remain secured
Because whatever the pincer grips cannot escape
An eagle has wisdom to teach
A hawk is full of valuable lessons to learn
I have my own
You also possess your own
Ifa revelation to Orunmila
When going into a covenant with the Iyami Osoronga in the forest of Onikorokorobojo
When he was going
He held two thousand cowries in his right hand
He held two thousand cowries in his left hand
They asked him why
He said so that he would not experience any kind of loss
They said he will not experience any kind of loss
Because an alligator pepper that is not broken does not lose any of its grains
An eagle has wisdom to teach
A hawk is full of valuable lessons to learn
I have my own
You also possess your own
Ifa revelation to Orunmila
When going into a covenant with the Iyami Osoronga in the forest of Onikorokorobojo
When he was going
He held two thousand cowries in his right hand
He held two thousand cowries in his left hand
They asked him why
He said so that he enjoyed blessings upon blessings
They said he would enjoy blessings upon blessings
Because water yams have their leaves set in the farm
An eagle has wisdom to teach
A hawk is full of valuable lessons to learn
I have my own
You also possess your own
Ifa revelation to Orunmila
When going into a covenant with the Iyami Osoronga in the forest of Onikorokorobojo
When he was going
He held two thousand cowries in his right hand
He held two thousand cowries in his left hand
They asked him why
He said so that his life would treat him well
They said his life would treat him well
Because life always treat pigeons well
PROTECTION, VICTORY AND SECURITY OF LIVES
Ifa assures us of divine protection and security. According to Ifa, all forms of visible and invisible adversaries shall be unable to prevail against us. The enemies, regardless of their strength, schemes, or intentions, will not be able to overpower, subdue, or bring harm to us.
Ifa declares that the protective forces surrounding us shall remain steadfast and vigilant. Every plot of the wicked shall be frustrated, every evil plan shall fail, and every attempt to undermine our progress shall be rendered ineffective. Through the grace of Olódùmarè, the support of Ifa, and the guidance of the Òrìṣà, we shall overcome challenges, triumph over opposition, and continue to move forward in peace, honor, and prosperity. Ebo will be made with a he-goat, a big rat, money, palm oil and Ifa leaves.
On this, Ifa says:
i.
Atata kurakura
Enu eye ko le ran okuta
A difa fun Orunmila
To n be laarin ota eleye
Enu yin ko le ran mi o
Igba eja, kii dari so were
Atata kurakura
Bird’s beak cannot devour stone
Cast Ifa for Orunmila
When he was amidst female enemies
Your mouth cannot overpower me
Two hundred fishes cannot withstand were leaves
Ifa assures the people of divine protection and preservation. According to Ifa, no form of calamity, disaster, tragedy, or misfortune shall befall us. We shall be safeguarded against dangers, accidents, losses, and all forces that may seek to bring sorrow or hardship into our lives.
However, Ifa emphasizes the importance of making the prescribed ebo so that these blessings of protection may be firmly established and all negative influences averted. By carrying out the recommended sacrifice with sincerity and faith, the people shall enjoy peace, security, stability, and freedom from unforeseen calamities. Ifa assures that the protective forces working on our behalf shall remain strong, ensuring that we continue to live in safety, progress, and well-being. The items of ebo for this are 8 eggs, a big rat, a cock or he-goat, palm oil, money and solid pap. On this, Ifa says:
Osan pon
Elekuru n hu bi aja
Ibikubi la a bi Iwofa
Oro ti olowo ba bi iwofa
Iwofa ee gbodo bi olowo san
Oro ti a o le gbo lenu Ologberi
Enu Babalawo ni won ti n gbo o
Oro ta o le gbo lenu Babalawo
Enu Ologberi ni won ti n gbo o
A difa fun Oju
Ti yoo joye Molete
Ebo ni won ni ko se
O si gbebo nibe o rubo
Oju lowo ju ara lo
A ti moju joye Malete
Oju lowo ju ara lo
It is noon
Ekuru seller is howling like a dog
A servant is sent on errand here and there
The way an employer addresses his/her servant
The servant dares not address the employer in the same manner
The statement that cannot be heard from uninitiated
It is from Babalawo that we hear it
The statement that cannot be heard from Babalawo
It is from uninitiated person that we hear it
Ifa declaration was made for Oju, the Eye
When it was going to be situated in a safe place
It was advised to make ebo
It complied
Oju, the Eye is safer than other parts of the body
Oju, the Eye was situated in a safer place
Oju, the Eye is safer than other parts of the body
Ifa says that the protective energy, strength, and divine authority of Ṣàngó are greatly needed at this time. According to Ifa, the benevolence of Ṣàngó will provide protection against adversity, repel hostile forces, and empower people to overcome challenges and opposition. Through the support of Ṣàngó, courage, justice, victory, and security shall be established.
To secure these blessings, Ifa prescribes ebo with three cocks, or alternatively a he-goat or a ram, together with bitter kola, palm oil, and àmàlà. Ifa assures that upon the successful completion of the prescribed sacrifice, Ṣàngó will be appeased and his protective and empowering energies will manifest in the lives of the people. Consequently, dangers shall be averted, enemies shall be subdued, and the people shall enjoy peace, protection, and progress. On this, Ifa says:
This O sa meji lakodi
O bu yankanyankan leti opon
A difa fun Olukoso laalu
Olubambi
Omo arigba ota segun
Ebo ni won ni ko se
O si gbebo nibe o rubo
Ta a lo n peri re
Too!
Emi o peri re Alado
O sa meji lakodi
O bu yankanyankan leti opon
Cast Ifa for Olukoso laalu
Olubambi
One the has two hundred stones with which he conquers
He was advised to make ebo
He complied
Who is daring you?
Never!
I do not dare you, Alado
Ifa warns that there are individuals who are actively working against us and seeking our downfall. According to Ifa, some of these adversaries have been commissioned or influenced to carry out harmful missions against us through various means. However, Ifa assures that all their evil intentions, conspiracies, and diabolical efforts shall be rendered ineffective.
Ifa declares that the protective forces standing on our behalf are far greater than the schemes of our enemies. Every plot designed to bring harm, disgrace, loss, or sorrow shall fail to achieve its purpose. The plans of the wicked shall be exposed and frustrated, while those under the protection of Ifa shall remain secure and victorious. Therefore, people should remain steadfast, courageous, and committed to the necessary spiritual obligations, knowing that success, triumph, and divine protection are assured. In the end, victory shall surely be ours. The items of ebo here are a big rat, 3 cocks, palm oil, kola nuts, money, 4 snails and solid pap. After the ebo, Obatala will be appeased. On this, Ifa says:
Pooro kisi
A difa fun Owu
To n lo si erebe odun
Otun eye kangun
Osi eye kangu
Won gbara jo
Won be Oda lowe si Owu
Oda da tititi, ipa Oda o ka Owu
Won be Ojo lowe si Owu
Ojo ro tititi, ipa Ojo o ka Owu
Won be Oorun lowe si Owu
Oorun mu tititi, ipa Oorun o ka owu
Igba ti Owu se tan
Ni Owu wa lo ree la pee
Obatala wa sofin oran kan nife
Won ni ki eleye Kankan ma tun jowu mo
Adan nikan lo gba bi Owu lo
Igba ti Adan je Owu tan
Enu ni fi n je
Enu ni fi n su
Eewo Orisa! Eyekeye ki je Owu
Owu we o
Owu la
Nisoju omo eleye ni Owu se n la
Pooro kisi
Cast Ifa for Owu
When going to the farm
Otun eye kangun
Osi eye kangu
They conspired together
They set draught against Owu
The draught tried but could not affect Owu
They set rain against Owu
The rain tried but could not destroy Owu
They set sun against Owu
The sun tried but could not kill Owu
After their plans
Owu became successful
Obatala enacted a law
That no bird should eat Owu
Only Adan, the bat,went to Owu’s place
After Adan, the bat has eaten Owu
It eats through the mouth
It defecates through thw mouth
It is a taboo!no bird eats Owu, the cotton
Owu, the cotton starts withour disturbance
Owu, the cotton became successful
It is amidst the birds that Owu, the cotton becomes successful
SPIRITUAL POTENCY
Ifa says that many people are presently experiencing spiritual weakness and diminished spiritual potency. As a result, numerous prayers, supplications, and petitions are not producing the desired results. Ifa reveals that some individuals are being hindered by adverse spiritual influences that obstruct the effectiveness of their prayers and prevent their aspirations from manifesting.
For those whose supplications appear ineffective or whose efforts have not yielded expected blessings, Ifa recommends the performance of ebo and the preparation of appropriate akose to be applied to their Ikin Ifa or Òrìṣà. Through these prescribed spiritual observances, the barriers to progress shall be removed and the potency of their prayers and invocations shall be restored.
Ifa further indicates that some of these challenges are connected to negative energies and malevolent spiritual influences. Therefore, spiritual cleansing, appeasement, and the proper observance of the prescribed rites are necessary to neutralize these forces. Ifa assures that upon compliance with these instructions, prayers shall receive favorable responses, spiritual strength shall be renewed, and blessings, progress, and fulfillment shall begin to manifest. On this, Ifa says:
Gbegi ni soju kokooko soloko
A difa fun Orunmila
Lojo ti agbarijo eleye n ba ikin re se ibo
E ma ba ikin mi sebo mo o
Ewe obiba n be lara ikin mi
Gbegi ni soju kokooko soloko
Cast Ifa for Orunmila
When malevolent female energies are disturbing his Ikin
Do not be close to my Ikin to render it powerless
Obiba leaf is on my Ikin
Ifa advises that people should recognize and appreciate the spiritual significance and influence of the Iyami in their lives as a means of maintaining spiritual strength, balance, and well-being. Ifa teaches that acknowledging and respecting the powers associated with the Iyami contributes to spiritual stability and the successful manifestation of blessings.
Ifa further instructs that priests and spiritual practitioners should always accord due reverence and recognition to the Iyami in the performance of their spiritual duties. Ipese must always be given to Iyami Aje this year. Ebe aje and Imule Agba are the akose to be taken serious this year. By doing so, the efficacy, potency, and effectiveness of their spiritual activities, prayers, rituals, and sacred responsibilities will be enhanced.
Moreover, Ifa strongly warns that anyone who desires to preserve spiritual power, favor, and progress must never disrespect, belittle, oppress, or look down upon women. Whether they are mothers, wives, daughters, sisters, relatives, or members of the community, women should be treated with dignity, honor, and respect. Ifa assures that those who uphold these principles shall enjoy spiritual strength, divine support, and enduring blessings, while avoiding the loss of spiritual potency and favor. On this, Ifa says:
Orunmila lo di oloworondosu
Ifa mo lo di oloworondosu
Won ni ta lo tosu da
Gbogbo awon
Irunmole ni awon to osu da
Orunmila ni won ko tosu da
Won ni iwo Orunmila tosu da
Orunmila ni oun o tosu da
Won ni ta lo wa tosu da
O ni awon iyami Osoronga lo tosu da
Ta lo da wa losu ta fi n sawo
Iyami Osoronga! Lo da wa losu ti a fi n sawo
E je ka kunle fun obirin
Obirin lo bi wa ki awa to di eniyan
Orunmila says it is a matter of talking about the people who are capable of initiating people
Ifa says we need to know who is capable of initiating people
They asked who is capable of initiating people
All the Imole said they are capable of initiating people
Orunmila said it is not true
They said Orunmila is capable of initiating people
Orunmila said he is not capable
They then asked to know who is capable of initiating people
He said it is only the Iyami Osoronga who is capable of initiating people
Who initiated us before we started practicing the priesthood
Iyami Osoronga! Is the only one capable of initiating people
Let us kneel down to greet women
Women gave birth to us before we become great people
MARITAL LIFE
Ifa instructs that harmony, care, and mutual responsibility must exist within marriages and partnerships. According to Ifa, couples are expected to take good care of one another in order to sustain peace, stability, and prosperity within the home.
Husbands are advised to provide for, protect, and attend to the needs of their wives with love, fairness, and responsibility. In the same manner, wives are encouraged to support their husbands, stand by them, and contribute positively to their life endeavours, so that greater achievements, success, and fulfillment may be attained.
Ifa emphasizes that when there is mutual care, respect, and cooperation between couples, their home will be strengthened, their progress will be steady, and their blessings will multiply. Such harmony brings peace of mind, joy in the family, and lasting prosperity. Ebo should be made with edible things include beans cakes and gin. After the ebo, Aje will be appease. On this, Ifa says:
Osan pon
Elekuru n hu bi aja
Ibikubi la a bi Iwofa
Oro ti olowo ba bi iwofa
Iwofa ee gbodo bi olowo san
Oro ti a o le gbo lenu Ologberi
Enu Babalawo ni won ti n gbo o
Oro ta o le gbo lenu Babalawo
Enu Ologberi ni won ti n gbo o
A difa fun Orunmila
Baba n lo fe Lakagba lobinrin
Lakagba loruko a n pe Aje
Ebo ni won ni ko se
O si gbebo nibe o rubo
Lakagba wa ka je
Omohin
Ekuru lowo mi
Omohin
Akara lowo mi
Omohin
It is noon
Ekuru seller is howling like a dog
A servant is sent on errand here and there
The way an employer addresses his/her servant
The servant dares not address the employer in the same manner
The statement that cannot be heard from uninitiated
It is from Babalawo that we hear it
The statement that cannot be heard from Babalawo
It is from uninitiated person that we hear it
Ifa declaration was made for Orunmila
When he wanted to marry Lakagba as a wife
Lakagba is the name of Aje, Wealth
He was advised to make ebo
He complied
Lakagba come and eat
Highly delicious!
Here is ekuru in my hands
Highly delicious!
Here is akara in my hands
Highly delicious!
Ifa further advises couples to support one another in their respective responsibilities and life endeavors. Each partner is expected to see the other as a helper and ally, ensuring that no one fails in fulfilling their rightful duties within the relationship. Through mutual assistance, understanding, and cooperation, the home shall be strengthened and progress shall be sustained.
Ifa also instructs that couples should pay attention to and appease each other’s Ori, so that destiny alignment, harmony, and success may be established within the union. In addition, Ifa emphasizes the need to appease Òyá, the spiritual force of transformation and movement, so that obstacles may be removed and positive changes may be welcomed into the relationship.
The prescribed ebo includes two hens or a goat, two cocks, two pigeons, palm oil, pap, money, kola nuts, and bitter kola. After the completion of the ebo, Òyá shall be properly appeased with a hen or a goat, while Ori shall be fed with a pigeon. Ifa assures that through these rites, harmony, progress, spiritual alignment, and lasting success shall be established in the lives of the couples. On this, Ifa says:
Isansa meji ni kira won jeejeeje
A difa fun Oya a bu fun Sango
Ebo ni won ni ki won se
Won si gbebo nibe won rubo
Oko n muna
Aya re n mojo
Ebo wa wa debo arusete
Two truants/absconders greet each other silently
Cast Ifa for Oya and Sango
They were advised to make ebo
They complied
The husband is controlling fire
The wife is controlling rain
Our ritual was the one performed to overcome challenges
Ifa advises women in polygamous marriages to exercise patience, understanding, and emotional restraint in their relationships with one another. According to Ifa, co-wives are encouraged to avoid unhealthy rivalry, jealousy, and unnecessary competition that can disrupt peace within the home. Instead, they should cultivate cooperation, tolerance, and mutual respect.
Ifa further warns against taking advantage of another wife’s weakness, challenges, or difficult moments to shame or disgrace her. Such behavior, Ifa teaches, brings division, bitterness, and spiritual imbalance into the household.
In addition, Ifa instructs that co-wives must not separate their children or show favoritism or discrimination among them. All children within the household should be treated equally with love, care, and fairness, regardless of their mother. Through this unity and fairness, peace and stability will be sustained in the family, and the household will enjoy harmony, progress, and collective blessings. Ebo must be performed here with 8 pigeons, 8 rats, 8 fish, 8 hens, 8 cocks, kola nuts, gin and money. After the ebo, Olokun and Olosa will be appeased. On this, Ifa says:
Reureu la n dana eyin
Tiemitiemi la n dana eyin
A difa fun Olokun
A bu fun Osara
Olomo lo laye o
Osara ma gbaye o
Reureu la n dana eyin
Tiemitiemi la n dana eyin
Cast Ifa for Olokun
Cast Ifa for Olosa
The person with many children owns the Earth
Osaara has taken over the world
NEED FOR PEACE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Ifa says that some elders, rulers, or leaders are in conflict with one another. The disagreement among them is causing considerable harm to the land and its people. Therefore, efforts should be made to resolve the disputes and restore peace among them. Ifa warns that if the conflict is allowed to continue, the land may lose many of its blessings, fortunes, and opportunities, and may also become vulnerable to various dangers and misfortunes. Ebo should be made with 7 cocks or a he-goat, and an emo rat. Other items include palm oil, gin, kola nuts, honey, money and solid pap. On this, Ifa says:
Oke se ribiti se ori sonso
A difa fun Oba Ajalaye
A difa fun Oba Ajalorun
Lojo won n roko ode
Won ba pa eku emo kan
Ajalorun loun loun o mu un
Ajalaye ni oun ni oun o mu un
Ajalorun wa binu o lo
Ojo ko ojo ko ro mo
Isu peyin ko ta
Akeremodo ko ongbe
Odo gbogbo wewu irawe
Asa gbebo ko le gbe e
Awodi gbebo ko le gbe e
Igunnugun n gbebo rorun dugbe
Oke se ribiti se ori sonso
Cast Ifa for Oba Ajalaye
Cast Ifa for Oba Ajalorun
When theybwere going on hunting expedition
They killed an emo rat
The king Ajalorun said he would take it
The king Ajalaye also claimed the right to take it
Ajalorun then left in anger
Rain stopped to fall
Yam did not yield tubers
Small streams dried off
All rivers were covered by dry leaves
Asa, the eagle took the ebo but could not carry it
Awodi, the hawk carried the ebo but could not take it to Ajalorun
Igunnugun, the vulture is taking the ebo to Orun with much stress
The two kings were renowned hunters. They hunted together regularly and always shared whatever game they caught. One day, however, they succeeded in killing only an emo rat. A dispute arose over who should take possession of the small animal. Oba Ajalaye insisted that the rat belonged to him, while Oba Ajalorun, deeply offended by the claim, departed in great anger.
Thereafter, various misfortunes began to afflict Otu-Ife. Concerned about the situation, the elders consulted Ifa through divination. The Odu that appeared was Osá Méjì. Ifa prescribed ebo and instructed that the sacrificial materials should include an emo rat.
The ebo was entrusted to Asa (the hawk) to deliver to Orun (the spiritual realm), but Asa was unable to complete the task. Awodi (the kite) also attempted the mission but likewise failed. It was only Igunnugun (the vulture) that successfully carried the ebo to Orun.
During Igunnugun's absence, however, nobody cared for its aged mother. Left unattended and hungry, she was forced to wander to the farm in search of food. Sadly, she died there from hunger and exhaustion.
When Igunnugun eventually returned to Aye (the earthly realm), a heavy rainstorm had begun. The rain was so intense that it sought shelter from house to house. Yet no one opened their door to receive it. Instead, people drove it away and struck its head with clubs. This, according to the tradition, is why the vulture remains bald-headed to this day.
Rejected everywhere, Igunnugun finally found refuge in a secluded place in the bush. Exhausted and severely hungry, it came upon a corpse in the darkness of the night and fed on it.
The following day, when Igunnugun arrived home, it was informed that its mother had gone to the farm and died there. Since nobody expected Igunnugun to return, no one had recovered her body for burial. It was then that Igunnugun realized, with great sorrow, that the corpse upon which it had fed during the night was that of its own mother.
Overwhelmed by grief and anguish, Igunnugun pronounced a curse upon humanity, declaring that every person must, in one way or another, taste his or her mother. Thus, according to this sacred narrative, all babies suck the breasts of their mothers from birth, thereby fulfilling the pronouncement of Igunnugun.
Ifa assures that peace, stability, and harmony will be restored. The prevailing troubles and disturbances will gradually come to an end, and the people shall once again enjoy peace of mind and prosperity. Ifa further declares that all lost glories, fortunes, opportunities, and blessings shall be recovered. What has been diminished shall be renewed, and what has been lost shall be regained. Therefore, everyone is encouraged to remain hopeful, steadfast, and committed to the necessary sacrifices and righteous conduct that will bring about the fulfillment of these blessings. Items of ebo here are 4 pigeons, honey, gin and money. On this, Ifa says:
Osa yooyoo babalawo Aye
A difa fun Aye
Lojo to n wa Oju omo re kiri
Awa roju o
Awa raye
Awa wa ri ire wa eyi o nu
Osa yooyoo babalawo Aye
Cast Ifa for Aye
When looking for, Oju, his child
We found Oju
We found Aye
We found all our lost fortunes
TABOOS AND CULTIVATED HABITS OF THE YEAR
Do not be cruel to birds
Do not look down on people
Do not fight over water/Avoid water related conflict
ORISA OF THE YEAR
Obatala
Sango
Oya
Aje
Egbe Orun
Olokun
Olosa
Iyami Aje
Ori
Verses recorded, transcribed and translated by:
Chief (Dr) Fayemi Fatunde Fakayode (President, International Council for Ifa Religion (ICIR))
Chief (Dr.) Abiodun Fafolarin Agboola (Ex Officio)
Chief Fakayode Olanipekun (Ex Officio)
Araba Adewale Oso (Ex. Officio)
Otunba Kehinde Idowu-Fagbohun (Secretary, Festival Organising Committee)
Prince Adeyinka Ojopagogo (Treasurer)
Fafemi Aremu Fakayode (Recorder)
Miss Fadamilola Owolabi (Transcriber)
Oluwo Fabuluje Fayomi Fakayode (Spanish Translator)
Awoyomi Fakayode (Portuguese Translator)
Oluwo Fatou Abioose Ogougbeyi (French Translator)
Thomas Osunmuyiwa Ifakorede S. (German Translator)
Shantel Jones Fakayode (Swahili Translator)
Aboru, Aboye, Abosise.
Osa Meji 2026/2027: Final Reflections and Spiritual Guidance
As we journey through the Osa Meji year, may we walk with wisdom, humility, and good character. This sacred Odu reminds us that long life, prosperity, protection, spiritual strength, and peace are available, but they must be matched with discipline, respect, and alignment with destiny.
Osa Meji calls us to honor our Ori, strengthen our connection to Egbe Orun, respect the Great Mothers, nurture our relationships, resolve conflicts, and remain mindful of the unseen forces that help maintain balance in creation.
May this year bring good health, abundance, victory over adversity, restored spiritual potency, and lasting blessings to you and your family. May the wisdom of Ifa guide your decisions, may your Ori open the doors destined for you, and may the blessings revealed through Osa Meji manifest fully in your life.
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