SYNOPSIS

ON

THE READINGS

OF

IWORI OSA
FOR

GERARDO AVILA

SOLAGBADE POPOOLA
Lagos, Nigeria.
JUNE, 2011
SYNOPSIS

THE READINGS

OF`

IWORI OSA

FOR

GERARDO AVILA

SOLAGBADE POPOOLA

Lagos, Nigeria.

JUNE, 2011.
The synopsis is presented under the following subtitles:

1. Introduction

2. Pre-initiation Divination

3. Post-Initiation Divination

4. Brief History

5. Readings of the message

6. Affiliated Irunmole/Orisa

7. Possible Names

8. Possible Profession

9. Taboos

10. Glossary
INTRODUCTION

The information you are about to receive from this reading of your Odu,
which was revealed during Itenifa ( Ifa initiation) is the workings of the
dynamic forces within you, which were formed by your emanation and at
the point of your existence on this terrestrial plane. Also, it bothers on the
cosmic forces that are spiritual and beyond your control.

The dynamic forces are your potentials, natural qualities and strength of
your character to be controlled in order to strengthen your public image and
boost your popularity. Whereas, the cosmic forces or components are from
Ayanmo, Akunleyan and Akunlegba, these three components are loosely
described as Destiny or Heavenly gift/virtues.

The Ayanmo is interplay to forces, which are usually divine, and in

consonant with the inventive precepts of Olodumare (The Almighty God of
creation). Ayanmo of your life cannot be changed. Once you are created
with it, it remains so till the expiration of your life on this planet earth.
Ayanmo includes sex of an individual, race, family, parent, growth, and
other natural rules of which an individual must tow and obey.

Akunleyan are the virtues and values chosen in heaven consequent upon
your actions/activities in your previous evolution or existence. They are
actually things chosen by you and most of the time form your likes and
dislikes or taboo.

Akunlegba are the gifts or virtues added by various Irunmole at the

presence of Onibode (celestial sentinel) in heaven or just before you
emanate into the world. They are like spices, additives, preservatives, and
vehicles of propagation of Ayanmo and Akunleyan or things that
complement the Akunleyan in order to fulfill your destiny on earth.

The reading of your Odu helps to determine or reveal your talent

limitations, assets, shortcomings, possibilities and probabilities. You should
use the appropriate ebo (sacrifice) which has same polarity and magnetism
to your Odu in order to discover love, fortune health, hope, happiness,
fulfilment in life and longevity.

You should also avoid such things, which may hinder your talents, or
discoveries by observing your taboos as explained to you during your
Itenifa (Ifa initiation)
Pre-initiation Divination (Àdáwọgbódù)

Pre-initiation divination (Adawogbodu) is usually done before a would-be

initiate enters the Ifa grove. The essence of this divination is to reveal the
present situation of things about the person. It states further and justifies
the need or necessity for the initiation. Sometimes, a clue or hint is
revealed about any unforeseen problems that may arise in the
course/process of initiation. Sometimes too it gives a guide or direction to
be followed or observed during the initiation.

The appropriate ebo (sacrifice) is done immediately, so that a hitch free

initiation is achieved, and to correct or amend any sad or ugly occurrences
that might have beset the would-be initiate.
Post Initiation Divination (Ìta)

Ita, in simple translation means the post initiation divination usually done on
the third day of Itenifa (Ifa Initiation). The significance of Ita is to reveal the
situation of things surrounding the initiate which may likely happen in the
near future. It acts as a support to the Odu revealed at initiation. Through
this divination, a babalawo is told by Ifa if all the rituals and rites of initiation
had been divinely endorsed by the Irunmole and ultimately by God.

Ita, also re-emphasises and re-validates certain messages that are

sacrosanct in the main Odu reveal at initiation.

Sacrifices (ebo) are made immediately in order to engender good tidings

and possibly prevent any unhealthy occurrence that may arise in the near
future.
 IWORI OSA
IWORI O J’AWUSA

1. Ifa says that it foresees victory over enemies and

conspirators for you. You have come into this world to
overcome enemies. That is why it is not advisable for
anyone to oppose you. Anyone who does so will live to
regret such action. Ifa advises you to offer ebo with three
roosters, three hens and money. On this, Ifa says:

Mo pa oorun
Mo pa Igba
Dia fun Aaja
Ti nbe laarin ota
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E ba ni laruuse ogun

Translation
I killed 300
And I killed another 200
Ifa’s message for Aaja
When he was in the midst of enemies
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
 Before long, not too far
Join us in the midst of victory

2. Ifa advises a barren woman close to you to offer the ebo of

childbearing. The ebo materials here are two rats, two fish,
two she-goats and money. She also needs to propitiate Ibeji
as directed by Ifa. On this, Ifa says:

Feere fegeje
Dia fun Adaba suusu
Ti nmoju ekun sunrahun omo
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ifa kile da?
Iwori wosa ni mo da
Ebo kile ru?
Ebo Ejigbede ni mo ru
Omo kile bi?
Omo Ejigbede ni mo bi

Translation
Feere fegeje
He cast Ifa for Adaba suusu, the dove
When lamenting her inability to beget her own babies
She was advised to offer ebo
She complied
What was the Odu of the Ifa that you cast
It was Iwori wosa
 What kind of ebo did you offer
It was ebo of twins
What kind of baby did you beget
I gave birth to a set of twins

3. Ifa advises another barren woman close to you to propitiate

Ibeji in order to beget her own children. The Orisa of Ibeji is
directly responsible for her childbearing chances in life. Ebo
materials for this woman are four guinea-fowls, four pigeons,
four rats, four fish and money. She also needs to propitiate
Ibeji as directed by Ifa.

Opa aro nii fidi p’ayinrin

Dia fun Mope
Ti nlo s’Okiti-Efon
Nijo ti n moju ekun sunrahun omo
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Egungun eluju lo gba’re abon
E ba mi dupe lowo igi oko

Translation
The staff used to turn dye soaks itself in indigo
Ifa’s message for Mope
When going to Okiti-Efon land
And when lamenting her inability to beget her own babies
She was advised to offer ebo
She complied
It was the Egungun tree of the wilderness
That gave me joy
 Help me thank the tree in the forest

4. Ifa says that there is the need for you to offer ebo against
illness. Ifa says that the illness is more likely come as a
result of your miserly behavior. You need to be more
generous. Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 20 rats, 20 fish,
10 hens, one matured she-goat, one matured he-goat, one
matured pig and money. There is also the need to propitiate
the elders of the night as prescribed by Ifa. On this, Ifa says:

Agbara ori oke

Nii san geregere wolu
Dia fun Aranisan
Tii se olori ahun niluu
Nijo to nsogbogbo arun
To nnaju ati dide
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Emi o jeku re ri o
Aranisan, iwo llori ahun niluu
Nijooo mo ti daye
Emi o jeja re ri o
Aranisan, iwo lolori ahun niluu
Aranisan
Nijooo mo ti daye
Emi o jeran re ri o
Aranisan, iwo lolori ahun niluu
Aranisan
Nijooo mo ti daye
 Emi o jeye re ri o
Aranisan, iwo lolori ahun niluu
Aranisan

Translation
The flood from the hillside moves rapidly down to the town
Ifa’s message for Aranisan
Who was the head of the tight fisted people in the land
When he was suffering from serious ailment
And was longing for the time that he will regain his health
He was advised to offer ebo
Since the time that I was born
I had never eaten your rat even for once
Aranisan you are the head of the misers in the land
Since the time that I was born
I had never eating your fish for once
Aranisan you are the head of the tight fisted people in the
land
Since the time that I was born
I had never eating your bird for once
Aranisan you are the head of the misers in the land
Since the time that I was born
I had never eating your beast for once
Aranisan you are the head of the tight fisted people in the
land

5. Ifa advises a woman close to you who is a trader to offer ebo

so that she would not have eye sight problem. Ifa advises
this woman not to be too inquisitive and to offer ebo with four
 pigeons, four hens, four guinea-fowls, four roosters and
money. This woman may be your spouse sibling or close
friend. On this, Ifa says:

Kunhinkunhin koja lona olote

A o mese Olote
A o mese kunhinkunhin
Dia fun Awonyin
Ti yoo ta oju re mo Igbado
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
Gbogbo isowo ope
Eni to gbebo nbe
E pe o waa sebo o

Translation
A tiny bird passed across the road of the conspirator
We cannot identify the foot print of the conspirator
And we cannot identify the foot print of the tiny bird
Ifa’s message for Awonyin
Who will sell her eyes together with her corn grains
She was advised to offer ebo
All followers of Ifa
Let those advised to offer ebo do so accordingly

6. Ifa says that there is wayward woman who is very close to

you. This woman needs to change her attitude because her
secrets are in the open and she would be humiliated and
 cast out very soon. Ebo materials: three roosters, three
hens and money. On this, Ifa says:

Omi yereyere loju epo

Epo yerepere loju omi
Dia fun Eegunbiyii omo Alagomoru
Nijo ti won nfe labe ata loko
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O koti ogbonyin sebo
Gbogbo isowo ope
Eni gbebo nbe ko sebo o

Translation
The little drop of water on top of palm oil
And the small amount of palm oil on top of water
Ifa’s message for Eegunbiyii the daughter of Alagomoru
When she was being loved under the pepper tree in the farm
She was advised to offer ebo
She refused to comply
All followers of Ifa
Let those advised to offer ebo comply accordingly

7. Ifa says that it foresees success from outside the locality

where you were born. You will either be invited to come
somewhere or you will decide to go somewhere. You will
bring back all ire of life. Ebo materials: four pigeons, four
guinea-fowls and money. You also need to feed Ifa with
eight rats and eight fish. On this, Ifa says:
 Eni ran ni ni’se
Nnii wo’le de’ni
Dia fun Iwori
Ti yoo wo’le d’Osa
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Nje Iwori wo’le mi de mi
Mo s’awo lo
Ifa ni yoo wo’le de
Iwori wo’le mi de mi mo s’awo lo o!

Translation
The person who sends one on an errand
Will take care of one’s home behind one’s back
Ifa’s message for Iwori
Who will take care of Osa’s home in his absence
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Now Iwori please take care of my home in my absence
I have gone on Ifa’s mission
Ifa will take care of my home for me
Iwori please take care of my home because I have gone on
Ifa business

8. Ifa says that there is woman who is having problems in her

matrimonial home. This woman may be your spouse. Ifa
says that nobody is making life difficult for this woman.
Rather, it was her character that is giving her problems in
her matrimonial home. Ifa advises this woman to first of all
return to her own parents’ home and then procure a matured
he-goat. The he-goat will be slaughtered on her head while
she is standing on top of Esu shrine. She will be given a
special soap with which to wash off the blood from her head.
It was after this that she will be asked to return to her
matrimonial home. This woman is suffering from excessive
anger and impatience. The ebo materials here are two
matured he-goats and money. One of the he-goats will be
used for her as described above. On this, Ifa says:

Iwori o jawusa awo Olomo

Dia fun Olomo
Olomo nrele oko awuro
Won ni ko sakaale
Ebo ni sise
Olomo nrele oko gbayi o
Esu Odara o ba wa pada leyin Olomo

Translation
Iwori o jawusa the awo of Olomo
He cast Ifa for Olomo
When going to her husband’s house
She was advised to offer ebo
Olomo is returning to her husband’s house this time
Esu Odara please get back from Olomo
9. Ifa says that there is not enough cooperation between you
and your siblings and that all of you do not understand one
another. It is in your best interest to co-operate and show
love to one another. Ifa advises each of the siblings to offer
ebo with one rooster, one jack knife and money. On this, Ifa
says:

Tee birikoto
Ada yii o too lo si
Dia fun Awusa
Ti yoo bi Igba omo
Ti okan o nii foju kan ara won
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O koti ogbonyin sebo
Gbogbo isowo ope
Eni gbebo nibe ko waa sebo

Translation
Please bend it properly
This silo is not enough to use
Ifa’s message for Awusa, the wallnut
Who will give birth to 200 children
And none of them will know the mind of the other
They were advised to offer ebo
They refused to comply
Travelers to Ipo and Ofa towns
Let those advised to offer ebo do so accordingly
10. Ifa advises you to offer ebo with one matured female
sheep in order to chase away crises, conspiracies and
restlessness. The head of the sheep will be cut and be
placed inside a broad calabash. They will add bones and
Elegun leaves with it. The ebo will be carried to the stream
side and be placed there. While Elegun leaves and the
different bones will be buried inside the parlor of this person.
On this, Ifa says:

Aguntan nla abori boorobi-boorobi

Dia fun Olofin
Nibi won ni ki won fi ori aguntan kan goronbi-goronbi
rubo loke odo
Nitori ajogun
Won gb’ebo, won ru’bo
A o nii rogun nile yi o
Ifa l’ogun lo
Iwori o j’awusa o! ifa l’ogun lo o

Translation
A big female sheep with its huge head
Ifa’s message for Olofin
When he was advised to use one huge female sheep
head as ebo
And place it across the stream
In order to chase away all Ajogun
He complied
We will not witness crises in this land
Ifa has chased away crises
Iwori o jawusa o! ifa has chased away all crises
11. Ifa says that it foresees prosperity and success for you.
Ifa advises you to offer ebo with one matured female sheep,
cocoyam leaves and money. The sheep will be slaughtered
and the stomach will be sliced open. All the internal organs
will be removed and all the Ikin will be placed inside the
stomach together with the cocoyam leaves. Very early the
following, day the Ikin will be removed and the cocoyam
leaves will be pounded with soap and handed over to this
person to bath with it. On this, Ifa says:

Eni ara de nii j’iyan

Eni ara de nii je’ka
Eni ara ba ni nii j’eka gbigbona
Dia fun won lode Ibini
Won nsunkun awo o laje lowo
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Aguntan mi waa dee, ma dun me-me-me
Igbe owo ni aguntan mi ndun
Koko lo ni kire aje o fori ko sodo mi

Translation
The person who is comfortable is he who eats pounded
yam
The person who is comfortable is he who eats yam flour
meals
The one plagued with hardship is the one who eats hot
yam flour meal
Ifa’s message for the inhabitants of Ibini land
 When they were lamenting their inability to receive the
blessing of financial success
They were advised to offer ebo
They complied
Here comes Aguntan
With the bleating of mee-mee-me sound
The bleating of Aguntan is to attract money
Cocoyam leave is it that authorizes financial success to
gather round me

12. Ifa advises you to offer ebo against going on an errand

that may lead to your death. Ifa advises you to offer ebo
with one matured he-goat and money. You also need to
know the type of errands that you will be going.

Leele laala
Laala naa leele
Ifiti a fimo emo
Ka ma fimo ejo bee
Ti a ba fimo ejo bee
Inu oloro a baje
Dia fun Gunnugun
A bu f’Olumo
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
A o r’Olumo aba-jigun o
A o r’Olumo
Eni a ba ba jigun
 Nbe lode orun ko se o
A o r’Olumo aba-jigun o

Translation
Leele laala
And laala leele
The way we pull the brown rat
We must not pull the snake that way
If we pull the snake that way
There will be sadness everywhere
Ifa’s message for Gunnugun and Olumo
They were advised to offer ebo
Only Gunnugun complied
Olumo did not comply
We could not see Olumo anymore
We would have consumed Gunnugun
But Olumo is no more
The person that we sent to find out if we could consume
Gunnugun
He went to heaven but did not return
We could not see Olumo anymore
We would have consumed Gunnugun

13. Ifa says that anytime that you are going to a ceremony
far away from your home, there is the need for you to offer
ebo so that you will come back with prestige and honour.
The person that you are going to meet will also be blessed
with prestige and honour. Ifa advises you to offer ebo with
two pigeons, two hens, two guinea-fowls, two hens and
money. On this, Ifa says:

Ladelade kan
Ladelade kan
Dia fun Iwori
Ti nrele Osa loo jo
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Igba Iwori rele Osa loo jo
Lo di Alaje
Ladelade kan
Ladelade kan
Igba Iwori rele Osa loo jo
Lo di Alaya
Ladelade kan
Ladelade kan
Igba Iwori rele Osa loo jo
Lo di Olomo
Ladelade kan
Ladelade kan
Igba Iwori rele Osa loo jo
Lo di Onire gbogbo
Ladelade kan
Ladelade kan

Translation
Ladelade kan
Ladelade kan
They cast Ifa for Iwori
 When going to dance in Osa’s house
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
When Iwori went to Osa’s house to dance
We were blessed with wealth
Ladelade kan
Ladelade kan
When Iwori went to Osa’s house to dance
We were blessed with spouse
Ladelade kan
Ladelade kan
When Iwori went to Osa’s house to dance
We were blessed with children
Ladelade kan
Ladelade kan
When Iwori went to Osa’s house to dance
We were blessed with all ire of life
Ladelade kan
Ladelade kan

14. Ifa says that joy and celebration will come together into
your life. Ifa advises you and your sibling to offer ebo with
two pigeons, two guinea-fowls, two ducks, different types of
fruits available at this time and money. On this, Ifa says:

Gbaruru gbaruru bi oye

Afomo nii diraa re bi eeyan
Dia fun Dunnni
 Tii somo iya Oyin
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Idunnu waa subu loyin nilee wa o

Translation
As cloudy as the harmattan
The parasite behaves like human being
Ifa’s message for Dunni, Salt
Who is the sibling of Oyin, Honey
They were advised to offer ebo
They both complied
Happiness had joined sweetness that is like honey in
our home

15. Ifa says that it foresees the ire of childbearing for a

woman who had just finished her menstrual flow. Ebo
materials: four rats, four fish, two hens and money. Half of
these materials will be used to offer ebo while the remaining
half will be used to feed Ifa. On this, Ifa says:

Iwori o jawusa ni o seni aa fobi kan laya

Dia fun Oloruntefun
Ti nloo odo Ahanramogun
Eyi too maa foso ase e re tekuntekun
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ko ma ma somo late o
Olowo i ba ra
Omo ma ma nbe late
 O dile Orunmila

Translation
Iwori Osa is not someone who one can use the kolanut
to touch his chest
Ifa’s message for Oloruntefun
The offspring of Ahanranmogun River
Who would be washing her menstrual rag with tears in
her eyes.
She was advised to offer ebo
She complied
There is no child in the market
The rich would have bought
There are children in the market
Go to Orunmila’s house

16. Ifa says that you have not being the recipient of
real ire of life in your life. Ifa promises that you will be
blessed with two major ire together. Ifa says that you will
receive the ire of childbearing and that of accomplishment
together. Ebo materials : two rats, two fish, two hens, two
pigeons, two guinea-fowls, two ducks, two roosters and
money.

Parakun awusa nii fowo koraa won koro-koro-koro

Dia fun Ode
Ti yoo rire meji loojo
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E wa ba ni ni jebutu ire

Translation
The plant of the walnut intertwine with one another
Ifa’s message for Ode, the hunter
Who will be the recipient of two ire in one day
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Before long, not too far
Join us in the midst of all ire
AFFILIATED ORISA/IRUNMOLE OF IWORI OSA
1. Ifa – for direction, guidance, progress, elevation, success,
victory, support, love, contentment and overall wellbeing
2. Ori –for actualization of destiny, victory, sanctuary, support,
progress, love, peace of mind, success, elevation and self
actualization
3. Esu Odara – for sanctuary, victory, protection, progress,
support, love, elevation, and overall wellbeing
4. Orisa-Oko – for accomplishment, childbearing, leadership
and support
5. Ibeji – for childbearing and support
6. Egungun – for ancestral support, elevation and progress
7. Sango – for victory over enemies

TABOOS OF IWORI OSA

1. Must never eat walnut – to avoid incessant quarrel amongst
siblings
2. Must never eat locust bean – to avoid unconsummated
fortune and failure
3. Must never eat dog – to avoid unconsummated fortune,
failure and disaster
4. Must never be avaricious – to avoid unconsummated
fortune, failure and disaster
5. Must never be too tight fisted – to avoid incessant illness and
failure
6. Must never be promiscuous – to avoid disgrace, and disaster
7. Must never eat female sheep – to avoid crises and
tribulations.
POSSIBLE PROFESSIONS OF IWORI OSA
1. Ifa/Orisa Priest/Priestess
2. Trading, supermarket, marketing, salesmanship, consultancy
and hospitality professions
3. Agriculture, arable and pastoral and sales of agricultural
produces
4. Transportation, land, sea, rail and air

POSSIBLE NAMES OF IWORI OSA

1. Ifatooyanran – Ifa is worthy of being proud of
2. Ifayemi – Ifa befits me

Aboru Aboye
Solagbade Popoola
Lagos, Nigeria
JUNE, 2011.