OGUNDA ODI

OGUNDA DII

1. Ifa says that it foresees the ire of victory over enemy for this person. There are many
enemies but this person shall overcome. Ifa advises him/her to offer ebo with three
roosters and money. He/she also needs to feed Sango with one rooster. On this, Ifa says:

Eni to berin late ko moyi eru

Ajajanaku ko moyi i re
Eni ti ko moja Ogun
Nii fowo gberin nidii pee
Eran tii maa se won seru-seru ni
Dia fun Ewegbemi, ona Awuja-ile
Nigbati nbe laarin osiiri
Ti nbe laarin ota
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Kinlarira fi nsota pa?
Opo oro-oko larira fi nsota pa

Translation
He who finds the meat of an elephant in the market can never appreciate the worth of an
elephant
He who consumes the elephant can never understand its value
Those who never witness the wrath of Ogun
They are the ones who slap the elephant in the buttock
The elephant is certainly an animal which destroys people
Ifa’s message for Ewegbemi the offspring of Awuja Ile
When he was in the midst of wants
And he was surrounded by enemies
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
What did Sango use to destroy his enemies
Plenty of pebbles were what Sango use to destroy his enemies
2. The part of the work that will bring success and accomplishment to this person is for
him/her to be a hunter, military, paramilitary or security officer. He/she will succeed in
life in this profession. He/she will however face the initial financial challenges. Ebo
materials, three pigeons, three guinea-fowls and money. There is also the need for
him/her to feed Ifa with one Okete and feed the elders of the night with another Okete.

Ogunda idi igbin

Okusu dadii igere
Agbon jadii o dalara
Opolo o jewura
Emi lo nse labe ahere
Dia fun Baba adebiti sola
Ti nsunkun pe oun o laje
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Nje owo ebiti lawa nsee la nilee wa

Translation
Ogun remove the shell of the snake
Okusu removed the base of the fish trap
The basket’s base was removed and it became useless
The toad does not consume water yam
What is it looking for under the barn
Ifa’s message for Baba-a-debiti-sola, he who sets traps to succeed
When he was lamenting that he has no financial success
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Setting trap is the profession that brings us success in our lineage
3. Ifa says that it foresees the ire of long life and success for this person. This person is afraid
of death because of resent development in his/her life. He/she will not die young. He/she
needs to offer ebo of victory. Ebo materials, three roosters and money. He/she also needs
to look for Oruwon leaves, Orupa leaves, Agbe feather, Aluko feathers and grind them
together into fine paste. A rooster or he-goat will be slaughtered and the blood will be
used to mix this paste. It will be left in the sun to dry. This person will make incision into
his/her head from the front of the head to the back. This mixture will be used to rub the
mark of the incision. The remaining one will be used with soap for regular bathing. On
this, Ifa says:

Ogunda dii igbin

Okusu dadii igere
Agbon jadii o daa lara
Opolo o jewura
Emi lo nse labe ahere
Dia fun Okusu
Tii s’eran igare lodo
Oun le di eni ohun fun gbogbo aye lo dafa si
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Nje e ma paa o, eran ohun ni
Oruwon, nwon nii won ni
Ode to pagbe won o kadun
E ma paa o, eran ohun ni
Orupa npa ni npa’ni
Ode to paluko, won o kasu
Ema paa o, eran ohun ni
Ode to pa okusu, a bokusu rin
Translation
Ogun remove the shell of the snake
Okusu removed the base of the fish trap
The basket’s base was removed and it became useless
The toad does not consume water yam
What is it looking for under the barn
Ifa’s message for Okusu
The forbidden animal of the river
When he went to cast Ifa on whether he could become an animal that will be spared from
being slaughtered
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Please do not kill him, he is a forbidden animal
Oruwon leaves declare that such will have repercussion
The hunter who kills Agbe will not live to witness the following year
Do not kill him, he is a forbidden animal
Orupa leaves declare that such will lead to disaster
The hunter who kills Aluko will not live to witness the following month
Do not kill him, he is a forbidden animal
The hunter who kills Okusu will die together with Okusu
4. Ifa warns this person not to allow the matter of extra-marital activity to destroy his
reputation and image. It will also lead to his being turned into a subject of ridicule and
humiliation. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with three pigeons, three guinea-fowls,
three hens, three roosters and money.

O se ire lalo
Nigbati o dabo lo ba iyoku je
Dia fun Epo
Tii sobinrin Ogun
O a se ire lalo
Igbato dabo lo bayoku je
Dia fun Adi
Tii sobinrin Orunmila
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Nje Ogun dadii o gbadi
Ifa d’Epo o gbepo lowo o won

Translation
You did well when you were going
It was on your return journey that you spoiled everything
Ifa’s message for Epo
The wife of Ogun
You did well when you were going
It was on your return journey that you spoiled everything
Ifa’s message for Adi
The wife of Orunmila
They were advised to offer ebo
They fail to comply
Now Ogun made love to Adi and took away Adi
Ifa also took away Epo from them
5. Ifa says that what will make this person succeed in life is inside his/her stomach. Ifa says
that if this Odu is revealed for mate selection, the woman in question will be influential to
the success and elevation of the man. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with two
pigeons, two guinea-fowls, two hens, two roosters and money. He/she also needs to feed
Ifa with four rats and four fish.

Sinpinsinpin laa ro’fo

Gbedegbede laa pate ileke
Dia fun Orunmila
Ifa nloo gbe Wura niyawo
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Babalawo to gbofa abi Wura nikun

Translation
Deliciously do we prepare vegetable soup
And conspicuously do we display beads in the tray
Ifa’s message for Orunmila
When going to marry Wura, Gold as wife
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
A well versed babalawo is endowed with gold in his stomach
6. Ifa says that it foresees the ire of longevity for this person. He/she shall live long to enjoy
the fruit of his labour. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with two Okete, giant rat and
money.

Ogun ni dadii igbin

Okusu nii dadii igere
Ajadii agbon lo da lara
Dia fun Basorun Eran
Ti won n ranse iku pe lorun
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Okete wusa gburugudu kan orun
Okete wasa, awo o ku mo
Okute wasa awo o ku mo
Ewu wasa awo lo

Translation
Ogun remove the shell of the snake
Okusu removed the base of the fish trap
The basket’s base was removed and it became useless
Ifa’s message for Basorun Eran
When they were sending death messages to him from heaven
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Okete bore hole from earth to heaven
Okete bore hole and the awo dies no more
Okete bore holes and the awo escape
7. Ifa advises this person never to break oath or plan evil. Ifa also promises that this person
will overcome all his/her enemies. Ebo materials, one matured he-goat and money.
He/she also needs to feed Ifa with one Okete and feed the elders of the night with another
Okete.

Mo ku gbe lohun oro

Ohun ogbigbi lohun obarisa
Olukaluku lorisa fisee re le lowo
Dia fun Okete
Tii se omo Ikofa Agbonniregun
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O koti ogbonyin sebo
Nje Okete bayii niwa re
O bafa je, o bafa mu
O bafa mule o dafa

Translation
I am damned is the cry of pain
Murmuring is the sound of melancholy
Everybody has natural gift and endowment
Ifa’s message for Okete
Who was the student of Orunmila
He was advised to offer ebo
He refused to comply
So Okete this is your character
You ate and drank with Orunmila
You entered into covenant with Ifa
And you broke your oath
8. Ifa advises a woman here never to contemplate divorce or separation from her husband.
This is because, the man in question is her husband from heaven and it will never favour
her to separate herself from the man. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with two
roosters, two guinea-fowls, four rats, four fish and money. On this, Ifa says:

Aa maa mu
A a maa yo
Odifa fun Abere
Tii se oko aso
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E wa ba nib a jebutu aya

Translation
We shall continue to celebrate
We shall continue to display joy
Ifa’s message for Abere the Needle
Who is the husband of Aso, the Cloth
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Before long, not too far
Join us in the midst of compatible spouse

Aboru Aboye.
 AFFILIATED ORISA/IRUNMOLE OF OGUNDA ODI
1. Ile – for victory over heart breakers, success, support, sanctuary, elevation and general
wellbeing
2. Aje – for financial success, leadership, compatible spouse, and general well being

TABOOS OF OGUNDA ODI

1. Must never eat snail – to avoid unconsummated fortune and disappointment
2. Must never tell lies – to avoid failure, disappointment, unconsummated fortune, and
disaster

POSSIBLE PROFESSIONS OF OGUNDA ODI

1. Ifa/Orisa Priest/Priestess
2. Hunting

POSSIBLE NAMES OF OGUNDA ODI

MALE
1. Ifarire – Ifa foresees ire

FEMALE
1. Ifayemi – Ifa befits me