SYNOPSIS

ON

THE READINGS
OF

OSE OTURA

SOLAGBADE POPOOLA
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 fulfil 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 (dwgbd)
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 (ta)
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.
 Ose-Tura
Ose-Awurela
Ose-Onire
1. Ifa assures you that all the ire of life shall be given to you. Ifa sees
you as a navigator who navigates for Olodumare Himself. This is the
reason that you need to comport yourself and be decorous at all
times. You cannot afford to engage in misconduct in any way
whatsoever. You must be seen as a shining example for others to
emulate, and by doing so, Ifa and Olodumare will make you great and
respectable.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 8 rats, 8 fish, 3 pigeons, 3 guinea
fowls and money and to feed Ifa with 8 rats, 8 fish, 3 pigeons, 3
guinea fowls and money.

On this Ifa says:

Oro lo ji tuu, lo nawo lalaala

Bi eyi ti yoo fi gun Olorun loju
Bee n o lee fi gun Olorun loju
Ija Orisa ni won n gbe
Dia fun Ose-Teere
Tii se Ituko Olodumare
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Aje, aya, omo, ile, ire gbogbo ile yii nko o?
Tose Teere ni o
Iwo ni Ituko Olodumare

Translation:
Oro was the one who woke up early in the morning and
stretched his hands
As if he would use it to stab the face of heaven
But he cannot stab the face of Heaven
He was only lending support to the Orisa
 These were Ifas messages for Ose-Teere, the slender Ose
(Ose-Tura)
The navigator of Olodumare
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
What about the wealth, spouse, children, properties and all the
ire of life in this home?
They all belong to Ose-Teere (Ose-Otura)
You are the navigator of Olodumare

2. Ifa says that from the very day that you were initiated into Ifa, all what
you put your mind to accomplish shall be successfully accomplished. Ifa
says all ebo that were offered for you, or the ones you offered for others
shall be accepted by the Divinities. This is because you have been blessed
and endowed with the Ase which makes whatever you plan to do to
manifest.

Ifa says that there is the need for you to set a time aside when you
will be telling Olodumare, your Ori, and your Ifa and all the Orisa
exactly all what you need and they will do everything for you. Ifa also
says that all those who were lucky to be around at that time will also
have all their prayers answered by the divinities.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 4 hens, 4 cocks, 4 pigeons, 4

guinea-fowls and money. After this, you need to pray for all what
you need and they shall be given onto you.

On this, Ose-Tura says:

Paakara woo-woo-woo Awo idi Esu

Dia fun Ose-Teere
Ti n gbebo ilee rode Orun
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Eni fowo o ni
E waa ranfa nise
Ose ngbebo o rode orun
Bi e nise e ran
 Eni faya a ni
E waa ranfa nise
Ose ngbebo o rode orun
Bi e nise e ran
Eni fomo o ni
E waa ranfa nise
Ose ngbebo o rode orun
Bi e nise e ran
Eni fere gbogbo o ni
E waa ranfa nise
Ose ngbebo o rode orun
Bi e nise e ran

Translation:
The broken calabash, the Awo of Esus shrine
They cast Ifa for Ose-Teere, the slender Ose
When carrying ebo that was offered to heaven
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Those who want prosperity
Come and send Ifa your message
Ose is carrying ebo to heaven
If you have any message to send.
Those who want spouse
Come and send Ifa your message
Ose is carrying ebo to heaven
If you have any message to send.
Those who want property
Come and send Ifa your message
Ose is carrying ebo to heaven
If you have any message to send.
Those who want all ire of life
Come and send Ifa your message
Ose is carrying ebo to heaven
If you have any message to send.

3. Ifa says that, every morning, there is the need for you to pray to
Olodumare, your Ori, and your Ifa and tell them exactly all what you
want on that day and what you want to become in your life. Ifa says
that you have been endowed with Ase that makes prayers to
manifest. That is why you need to start with yourself first before
praying for others. You need to use cool water whenever you want
to pray for yourself and others.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 4 rats, 4 fish, 2 hens, 2 cocks, 2
pigeons, 2 guinea-fowls, 2 ducks, 2 roosters, 16 snails, lots of
palm oil and money. You also need to feed Ifa with 2 rats, 2 fish, 8
snails and a lot of palm oil (out of the ebo materials).

On these aspects, Ose-Tura says:

Akin-Oso
Akin-Okun
Ose Teere ni won npata nile e Ketu
Ajanlawe ni won n pobi lode Ilawe
Won ni ki won o moti wa
Won ni oti o finbo
Won ni ki won o memu wa
Won ni emu naa ni ose o
Won ni ki won o mu omi tutu wa
Won ni hun-hun-hun!
Igbayi lenu u mi lo ifin
Igba yi lenu u mi to ire o
Dia fun Kolobo
Ti yoo tenu igbin gbire
Ebo ni won ni koo waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
O ni Kolobo, tenu u re wure
Kolobo
Ki o wure taje
Ki o wure taya
Ki o wure tomo
Ki o wure tire gbogbo
Ki o mu taiku, ki o fi pelu re
Kolobo, lenu u re wure o

Translation:
Akin-Oso
Akin-Okun
 Ose-Teere, is what they call alligator pepper in Ketu land
An Ajanlawe is what kolanut is called in Ilawe land
They asked them to bring liquor
They responded that liquor cannot make the ebo to manifest
and be accepted
They asked them to procure palm-wine
They responded that palm-wine has too much sediments
They asked them to bring cool water
They responded yes!
It is my mouth that made my prayers to manifest
It is now that my mouth has the required blessing
These were Ifas declarations to Kolobo bird
Who would receive blessings from the snails mouth
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Please Kolobo, use your mouth to ask for your blessings,
Kolobo
Pray for prosperity
Pray for compatible spouse
Pray for good character
Pray for good children
Pray for the blessing of all ire of life
And add that of long life to your blessings
Kolobo use your mouth to pray for yourself.

4. Ifa assures you that you will never lack in your life. As you are
blessed with wealth, so shall you be blessed with children who will be
useful to you and to themselves. You shall live a happy life.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with four rats, 4 fish, 2 hens, 2
pigeons, two guinea fowls and money.

On this Ifa says:

Ebee
Ebe
Ebee
Egungun mohun alagbo
Alagbo o mohun Egungun
Ojo patapata nii mule dere
Ajigbale owo, omo oni sasara
O sanso meji gba yigiyigi
Dia fun Akinwumi lode Ilose
Dia fun Faronbi
Ti nsebo omo nile Ojikan
Akinwumi nlowo
Faronbi n loro
Abimo-boro lo kaye ja
Aje ile Ojikan o lenu
Omo o le ku nile Ilose
Aje ile Ojikan o le run

Translation
Ebee (please appeal to Him)
Ebe
Ebee
The masquerade recognizes to the voice of the person who
brought the ram
But the person who brought the ram does not recognize to
voice of Egungun
Strong rain turns the ground to muddy place
The broom used to sweep the ground early in the morning is
very strong
She who wraps himself in two clothes which made her full and
regal
These were Ifas messages for Akinwumi in the household of
Ilode
And also for Faronbi
Who was offering the ebo of the fruit of the womb in the
household of Ojikan
Akinwumi was blessed with wealth and Faronbi was blessed
with wealth
And Faronbi was blessed with opulence
To be blessed with both children and opulence is that satisfies
greatly in this world
The wealth of the home of Ojikan will never go into ruins
and the children will never die in Ilose land.
The wealth in the home of Ojikan will never go into ruin.
5. Ifa says that you shall be happy and you will surely have cause to
celebrate in life. Ifa says that you will be blessed abundantly by
Olodumare and all the Irunmole.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with dried meat of any kind and money.
On this, Ose-Tura says:

Igi gbigbe ko ni tooto

Eran gbigbe ko ni janja
Igi gbigbe o ba ni tooto
Eran gbigbe o ba ni janja
A ba mu rele Oyo loo da
Awon lo nile, loba fi nsegun
Dia fun Atanda
Omo Ajiboye nIgboho
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Nje yiyo lo yo lo n yo o
Kiku o ma pa Atanda
Omo Ajiboye nIgboho
Yiyo lo yo lo n yo o

Translation
A dry wood has no water droplet
And a dry meat has no broken pieces
Had dry wood had water droplet
And had dry meat had broken pieces
We would have taken them to Oyo for exhibition
They are the owners of the land, which made them lords and
conquerors
These were the declarations to Alande
The offspring of Ajiboye in Igboho land
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
He is happy because he is filled to the brim
Let death spare Atanda
The offspring of Ajiboye in Igboho land
He was filled with satisfaction and he is happy with it
6. Ifa advises you not to entertain any fear in your chosen profession,
especially if you are an Awo. Ifa says that you will succeed and you will be
known everywhere as a very good Awo, or an excellent professional. Ifa
enjoins you to do good at all times

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 2 pigeons, two guinea fowls,
locust beans, salt, pepper, honey and money.

On this, Ifa says:

Penpe lese e tubu

Ala agemo ni o to gele
I ba to gele
Bee ni ko too weri
Dia fun Awurela
Nijo to nlo sode Ijebu
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
Awurela, Awo won lode Ijebu
Dia fun won ni IjebuMure
Ti Ogbonkannida
Omo akorin yebeyebe yari Ogun
Ebo ni won ni ki won waa se
Won gbebo, won rubo
Apejin laa pe Oniru
Apejin laa pe Oniyo
Apejin laa pe Alata
Apejin laa pe Oloyin
Apejin apela laa pe Ose-Awurela nIjebu
Ose-Awurela, Awo ire ni o

Translation
Tiny is the leg of the tubu insect
The stripe of Agemo, the chameleon is not up to head gear
Even if it is up to headgear, it cannot be tied to the head
Ifas message to Awurela
When going on an Ifa mission to Ijebu land
He was advised to offer ebo
 Awurela, the Awo of Ijebu land
He cast Ifa for them at Ijebu-Mure
Those are known for their broad swords
Offsprings of those who gather a lot of iron utensils to decorate
their Ogun shrine
They were advised to offer ebo
And they complied
We call on locust-bean sellers in order to enable them to make
profit
We call on salt sellers for them to make profit
We call on pepper sellers for them to make their gain
We call on honey sellers in order to enable them to make profit
To be profit and successful is the way we call on Ose-Awurela
in Ijebu land
Ose-Awurela is a good Awo

7. Ifa says that whenever you wake up early in the morning, you must
always pray before doing anything. By doing so, Ifa assures you that
you will succeed in life. It is what you open your mouth to say in form
of prayers that the Divinities will uphold.

Ifa says also that those who plan to cheat you will be humiliated.
Those who had already cheated you will pay for it. Nobody can point
evil fingers at you without paying dearly for it.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with a mature he-goat and money. You
also need to feed Ifa with a she-goat.

On this, Ifa says:

Ifa ni ti a ba ji
Ka ke si Onire
Ki ire wa o le baa fin
Ifa ni ti a ba ji
Ka ke si Agbure
Ki etutu wa o le baa gba
Ka ke si Ako-loloolo
Ti ngberi ereke
Ti n yinbo surusuru
Ako-loloolo, o ti se n gberi ereke
Ti o n yinbo surusuru?
O ni ni Ikere esin
Ni won ba oun ja ni poroporo Aloro
Ni won ko Ikin oun di gaga
Ni won ko Ikin oun di gogo
Ni won ko Ikin oun re iwareware ale
Lo ree da si
Orunmila lo derun henhen
Erun feree yan na
Ti n o gba Ikin i mi lowoo won o
Nitori Ikin i mi kii se Ikin-kikin
Ikin I mi kii se Orisa korisa
Ikin Akoda, Ikin i mi ni o
Ikin Aseda, Ikin i mi ni o
Ikin Araba lale Ife Ikin i mi ni o
Ikin Agunregejege lode Egba, Ikin I mi ni o
Ikin Awurela lode Ijebu, ikin mi ni o

Translation
Ifa says that whenever we wake up
Let us call on Onire
For our supplications to manifest
Ifa says that whenever we wake up
Let us call on Agbure
For our rituals to be accepted
Let us call on Ako-loloolo bird
Who stays atop the hill and was praying unendingly
Ako-loloolo, why do you stay on top of the hill
And you are praying without end?
He declared that around this time last year
They fought against him as Aloro land
They carried all his Ikin and packed them
They carried all his Ikin and put them together
They dug the ground and threw them there
Orunmila declared that we should wait until the dry season
I chorus that we need to wait until the dry season
 The dry season has almost come
When I will retrieve all my Ikin from them
The Ikin that Akoda is using are my Ikin
The ones being used by Aseda are my Ikin
The Ikin of Araba in the land of Ife are my Ikin
The Ikin of Agunregejege in Egba land are my Ikin
And even the Ikin of Awurela in Ijebu land belong to me

8. Ifa says that you shall be blessed with Ase in your mouth. Anything
you say with all sense of seriousness shall come to pass. That is the
reason why you must never curse or swear against anyone. If you
do, it will come to pass.

Ifa also says that you need to continuously prepare the ground for
your children, biological, adopted and spiritual so as to enable them
progress in life. This will be your ultimate joy and contentment in the
future.

Ifa promises that you will live to your very old age and you will enjoy
all the benefits of Ifa to the fullest.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 4 rats, 4 fish, 2 hens, 2 pigeons, 2
guinea-fowls, 2 ducks, 2 roosters and money. You also need to
feed Ifa with a mature she-goat.

On all these, Ifa says:

Orunmila lo di Osurusuru
Mo lo di Osurusuru Ifa
Eyi Awo so sile a degun
Eyi a wi fobi, obi a so
Eyi a wi funda, ida a si maa so won
Bo ba kan apa
A si maa kan itan
Bo ba kan aguala
A si maa kan osu
Bo ba kan iwofa
A kan onigbowo
A kan eni ti won bi moni
Iyan eni nko?
Omo eni lo fi je o
Oti eni nko?
Omo eni lo fi mu
Owo eni nko?
Omo eni lo mu lo
Orunmila lo di Oniporoporo-siki
Mo lo di Oniporoporo-siki Ifa
Dia fun Iworo Orisa
Eyi ti yoo kunle soro lodun
Danda Awo ile Onigbayanrin
Dia fun Onigbayanrin, omo Ogun o roke
Agbonrin abedo hamuhamu, Awo Alaganna-Mesi
Aja gori odi, aja n dafa
Dia fun Olowu Kango-oro, Amiwo-Aja
Eyi ti yoo dagba-dagba
Ti yoo gboo kange-kange
Omo ajaye Ifa moranyin bi eni nlayin
Ebo ni won ni ki won se
Won gbebo, won rubo
Ko pe, ko jina
E wa bani bayo
E wa wore o

Translation
Orunmila declares that it comes in torrent
I responded that it comes in torrents Ifa
Whatever Awo says becomes a curse
That which we say the kolanut tree, makes it germinate fruits
What we say to the sword, the sword strikes them
If it affects the arm it will also affect the thigh
If it affects the Aguala, the planet Venus
It will also affect the Moon
If it affects the Iwofa, the pawn
It will equally affect the Onigbowo, the Guarantor
It will even affect ones siblings
What about ones pounded yam?
Ones offspring has eaten them
 And what about ones drink?
Ones children has consumed it
What of ones money?
Ones kids has taken them away
Orunmila declared that it is now Oni-poroporo-Siki
I chorus that it is now Oni-poroporo-Siki Ifa
This was Ifas declaration to Iworo-Orisa, the Orisa High Priest
Who would go and officiate at the Annual Festival
Danda, the resident Awo of Onigbayanrin
He cast Ifa for Onigbayanrin, offspring of Ogun who cannot
manufacture the ivory
Agbonrin, the Deer, with the thick but large liver, the Awo of
Alaganna-Mesi
The dog climbs the walls erected around the town, and was
casting Ifa
They cast Ifa for Olowu Kango-Oro, also known as Amiwo-Aja
He who will grow so old
Who will be so feeble with age
Who will enjoy life like someone licking pure honey
They were advised to offer ebo
They all complied
Before long, not too far
Join us in the midst of joy
Come and behold all ire of life.

9. Ifa promises that all evil principalities will be chased away from you.
Ifa says that you are sleeping and waking up with all evil
principalities. There is the need for you to take steps to chase these
evil principalities away.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with one mature he-goat, plenty of
food and money.

On this, Ifa says:

Igbekugbee lomode kekere n gbedo

Ilokulo laa lo omi ojo
Bi aso ba gbo tan
 A di akisa yele-yele-yele
Dia fun Sense
Ti nloo gbawo nile Eledidi-Moro
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
Iku, koo ma sele sile Awo
Sense, iwo ma lawo ile Eledidi
Sense
Arun, koo ma sele sile Awo
Sense, iwo ma lawo ile Eledidi
Sense
Ejo, koo ma sele sile Awo
Sense, iwo ma lawo ile Eledidi
Sense
Ofo koo ma sele sile Awo
Sense, iwo ma lawo ile Eledidi
Sense

Translation
A youth subject the mortar to misshape
And the rain water is subject to misuse
When the cloth is old and worn out
It turns to rags
These were Ifas messages for Sense
When going on Ifas mission in the home of Eledidi-moro
He was advised to offer ebo
Death, affliction, contention and loss, please do not occur in the
home of an Awo
Sense, you are the resident Awo of Eledidi
Sense

10. Ifa says that you, together with all those close to you are pursuing
certain ire in life but you have not yet been able to achieve your
hearts desires. Ifa says that you shall all surely get what you want.

Ifa also says that you all need to avoid anything that will turn out
foolish or unreasonable. You need to deliberate properly and ensure
that only the right course of action is taken.
Ifa promises that you will be able to gather together a group of
dedicated and loyal followers and children.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 16 pigeons, 16 hens, 16 guinea

fowls, 16 she-goats, 16 bottles of palm oil and money.

On this Ose-Awurela says:

Apa nii gboko nii te koso

Iroko eluju nii gbele nii sonmeme
Ope araka lo yo Kanga merindinlogun
Ijio nimi
Ma dawo oko kan-un lagbo
Dia fun won nIbadan ojigbin
Omo ajegbin yo
Fikarahun fori mu,fomo won mu
Taletale Awo ile Onisaki
Dia fun Onisaki
Omo Ogun o roke
Agbede o mero ileke
Dia fun won nIlorin Opa
Nibi ti won o mo riru ebo
Ti won o mo eru atete tu
Won wa n kuku ago sile beerebe
Oro iwonyi ti to apero gege
Dia fun won labe Olumo
Paakara yeeyeeyee ni o see tu lagberu
Dia fun Tete
Tii seya Ose-Otura
Ire Aje, aya, omo, ile kiko, gbogbo ire lawa nwa
Lowo awa o tii to Ifa
Ose Eleruwa
Iwo ma lomo Ijoye Oke-Apa
Ifa o gbo
Edu o gbo lorun
Ose-Awurela, Ifa o gbo
Asewele o de o, ile n gbohun
Awo waa debi ile gbe ngbure o
Too! Esin
Translation
Apa tree is it that stays in the farm and bloom invitingly
The Iroko tree of the forest stays in a place and develops
The palm tree that grows Ikin usually sprouts with 16 palm-
fronds
I am Ijio, a cannot use the hoe as a farmer
Ifas messages for the inhabitants of Ibadan Land, the snails
eaten
Offspring of those who after eating snails
They used the shells to prepare corn meal for themselves and
their children
Tale-tale, the resident Awo of Onisaki
He cast Ifa for Onisaki
Offspring of an Ogun worshiper who cannot forge the elephants
Ivory
The blacksmith who does not know now to manufacture beads
He cast Ifa for them at Ilorin Opa
When they do not understand the benefits of offering ebo
Or the advantage of offering rituals with alacrity
They were always involved in foolish deaths
This matter involves serious deliberation
Ifa cast for the inhabitants of Olumo rock (Abeokuta)
The broken calabash cannot be used to carry ebo
Ifa cast for Tete
Who would act as the mother of Ose-Tura
It is the ire of prosperity, spouse, children, properties, all ire of
life
That we are searching for that we have not been able to secure
yet
Ose-Eleruwa
You are the son of the title holder of Oke-Apa
Ifa, you have heard our pleas
Edu, you have heard in heaven
Ose-Awurela, Ifa you have heard our pleas
Here comes Asewele, the Mother-Earth hears our voices
The Awo has reached where the Mother-Earth accepts and
endorses pleas
Too! May it be so!
11. Ifa advises you never to show anger on any issue. You must always
show maturity, especially when in the midst of many people. If you do
this, you shall be looked upon for guidance and direction.

Ifa says that your life shall be very interesting and rewarding if you
can keep all the tenets and taboos of Ifa. You have chosen all the
great things of life in heaven. You should not allow excessive anger
or tempestuous temperament to derail you.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 3 roosters, 3 guinea fowls and
money. One of the roosters will be used to feed Esu.

On this Ifa says:

Ibinu o da nnkan funni

Suuru ni baba iwa
Agba to ni suuru
Ohun gbogbo lo ni
Dia fun Ose-Teere
Ti yoo kun Irunmole merindinlogun wale aye
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E wa bani bayo
E wa wore o

Translation
Anger amounts to nothing for one
Patience is the father of all good characters
An elder who has patience
He has all the good things of life
This is Ifas message for Ose-Teere (Ose-Otura)
Who will join the 16 Irunmole from heaven to earth
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Before long, not to far
Join us in the midst of joy
Come and behold all ire of life
12. Ifa says that you shall be blessed with the ability to pray for people
and for such prayers to manifest. This blessing is coming directly
from Olodumare. Ifa says that Blessings and their Manifestation
shall become your slave which will be answering your calls anytime
you summon it. This is the reason why you must not swear on or
curse anyone. That has become a serious taboo for you. If you
engage in the act of cursing people, you stand the chance of losing
the Ase.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 4 rats, 4 fish, 2 hens, 2 pigeons,
two guinea fowls, 2 roosters and money. You also need to feed Ifa
with a mature she-goat.

On this Ifa says:

Aganse
Aganse
Ojo ti baluwe se weweewe
Dia fun Akololo
Tii se Onibode Olorun
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O jo wipe tIkole niFa o gba
A o mo ibi tIfa n lo o
O jo wipe tImesi ni Ifa o gba
Emi o mo ibi tIfa n lo o
Pele omo Alakole-Mesi
Omo a ba gunnugun jeun ebo
Okiti-konko-Irele
Dia fun Latakan
Ti nlo re e ra Ire leru
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Oloniimoro, takun wa o waa gbire
Alaworo-saasa
Ela takun wa, o waa gbire
Alaworo-saasa

Translation
 Aganse
Aganse
The rain rushes out from the bathroom
Ifa cast for Akololo, the Stammerer
Who was the Sentry in heaven
He was advised to offer ebo
Maybe Ifa will take the road to Ikole land
We know not where Ifa is going
Maybe it is Imese road Ifa will take
We do not know where Ifa is heading for
Gently, the offspring of Alakole-Mesi
Offspring of those who consume ebo together with Gunnugun,
the Vulture
Okiti-Konko-Irele
He cast Ifa for Latakun when going to purchase Ire, Blessing
as his slave
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Oluniimoro, climb down with your rope to accept our pleas
Alaworo-Saasa
Ela, climb down with your rope to come and accept our pleas
Alaworo-Saasa

13. Ifa says that you do not need to be afraid to speak. You do not need
to exercise any fear whatsoever to pray for people and pray for
yourself. If you pray, your prayers shall be answered. Whatever you
say shall come to pass.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 2 axes, one rooster and money.
One of the two axes shall be offered as ebo while the second
one shall be used to make Ifa preparation for you. If this can be
done, you will see that authority and Ase shall be added into your life.

On this Ifa has this to say:

Akeke ni bagi sa
Dia fun Orunmila
Ti n loo gba Iba oun Ase nile Olodumare
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
TAwo ba pe a o lowo
A maa laje
Akeke nibagi sa
Enu Awo
Niba oun Ase wa
Enu Awo
TAwo ba pe a o laya
A maa laya
Akeke nibagi sa
Enu Awo
Niba oun Ase wa
Enu Awo
TAwo ba pe a o bimo
A maa bimo
Akeke nibagi sa
Enu Awo
Niba oun Ase wa
Enu Awo
TAwo ba pe a o lowo, laya, bimo, nire gbogbo
A maa laje, laya, bimo, nire gbogbo
Akeke nibagi sa
Enu Awo
Niba oun Ase wa
Enu Awo

Translation
The axe strikes the wood with force
Ifa cast for Orunmila
When going to take Iba, homage and Ase from Olodumare
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
If an Awo says that we shall be blessed with prosperity, spouse,
children and all the ire of life
We shall be blessed with prosperity, spouse, children and all
the ire of life
It is through the mouth of the Awo that Iba and Ase lives
Surely, from the mouth of an Awo
14. Ifa says that your prayers shall be answered. You will be blessed with
wealth, good and compatible spouse, loving and lively children,
success and comfort. You shall have peace of mind and contentment.

There is the need for you to have Ogun that you will be
propitiating regularly. If you do this, you will succeed beyond your
wildest imagination. You also need to feed your Ori regularly in
order for you to succeed in life.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 8 rats, 8 fish, 4 pigeons, 4 hens,
four ducks, 4 guinea-fowls, 4 roosters and money. You also need
to feed Ogun with whatever Ogun demands for. At the same time,
you need to feed your Ori with whatever your Ori requires.

On all of these, Ifa says:

Lasogba, Awo Ode Ibese

Dia fun won ni Ibese Egiri
Awon le di olopolopo eeyan ni won ndafa si
Ebo ni won ni ki won waa se
Ogongo-sole, Awo ode Ibadan
Dia fun won lode Ibadan
Eyi omo ajegbin bimo
Ebo ni won ni ki won se
Ogbologboo lamurin abedo hari-hari
Dia fun wom ni Ijaye Oolore
Ilu awon le sunwon ni won ndafa si
Ebo ni won ni ki won se
Aja gori odi, aja n dafa
Dia fun Alake-Idanndan
Omo Aro tii raru oohun gbogbo leru
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
Daa fun mi
Tee fun mi
Dabii mi
Bi yoo yan, bi ko yan
Dia fun won ni Ajaye-Eremi
Ebo ni won ni ki won se
Ode gbangba ni o gbErinmi
Awo ile Olowo
Dia fun Olowo
Omo araara gejegeje
Omo irin sakasaka
Tii ba won gborun-un bata
Ebo ni won ni ki won waa se
Alawereje o de o, Awo Ilelere
Orunmila pele, Awo won lotu Ife
Dia fun won lotu Ife
Nijo o won nsebo-seru
Tile ile e won o gbire
Alawereje o de o
Gbongbolo o de o
Iyereko
Eyi o wu kAwo o wi
Gbogbo leko o gba

Translation
Lasogba, the Awo of Ibese land
He cast Ifa for the inhabitants of Ibese Egiri land
Can they multiply is what they cast Ifa for
They were advised to offer ebo
Ogongo-sole the Awo of Ibadan land
They cast Ifa for the inhabitants of Ibadan land
Those who eat snails in order to begat children
They were advised to offer ebo
Ogbologboo Lamurin abedo harihari, the aged ape with its thick
liver
He cast Ifa for the inhabitants of Ijaye, who must not use Oore
mats
Will their land be peaceful was what the cast Ifa for
They were advised to offer ebo
Aja gori odi, aja n dafa, the dog climbed on top of the town wall
to cast Ifa
He cast Ifa for Alake-Idanndan
Offspring of those who buy all things that make them
comfortable
 They were advised to offer ebo
Cast my Ifa for me
Imprint the odu that was revealed for me
Break and throw my kolanuts
Let me know whether it will be accepted or not
They cast Ifa for the inhabitants of Ajaye, by the river-side
They were advised to offer ebo
Ode gbangba Ni o gbErinmi
The resident Awo of Olowo
He cast Ifa for Olowo
He who purchases what will bring comfort
Offspring of the Iron bells
Which were tied round the bata drums
He was advised to offer ebo
Alawereje, the Awo of the inhabitants of Ife
He cast Ifa for them at Ile-Ife
When they offered ebo and performed rituals
But they were not accepted
They were advised to offer ebo
They complied
Here comes Alawere
And here comes Gbongbolo
And also Iyereko
Whatever an Awo says
All will be endorsed by eko.

15. Ifa advises you to feed your Ori regularly so that all the doors of
opportunity will open widely for you at all the times of your life. You
are bound to succeed. You are bound to prosper. You are bound to be
happy and contented. You are bound to enjoy self-actualization.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 4 white pigeons, 6 guinea-fowls

and money. You also need to feed your Ori with a white pigeon,
honey, gin and coconut.

On this, Ifa says:

Oni ni orunja
Awo Aja lo dia fAja
Omo Alaburo-Akoko
Ifa o pe lAdo, o daje
Aroni dinwindinwin dagba
Ogota Ilawe sawo
Won o lase lenu
Irin gbere o, irin eko ni
Irin gbere o, irin eko ni
Eko kii lo ko ma lapejuwe
Dia fun Sasore
Ti n lo obo ori Elewii
Ebo ni won ni ko se
O gbebo, o rubo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E wa ba ni latole ire gbogbo

Translation
Today is the market-day that was transacted every five days
The Awo of Aja, was the one who cast Ifa for Aja
The offspring of Alaburo-Akoko
Ifa you had stayed too long in Ado-Ekiti, and you were known
as a witch
Aroni dinwindinwin dagba
Sixty Ilawe perform rituals but they have no Ase
Majestic walk is the trekking of Eko, the earthworm
Royal trek is the walking of Eko, the earthworm
The earthworm will never pass on a road without leaving a mark
These were the declarations to Sasore
Who will go and initiate the Ori of Elewu
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Before long, and not too far
Join us in the midst of all ire in life
16. Ifa says that anytime you feel sick or ill, all you need to do is to offer
ebo and feed Osu staff and your illness will disappear. Ifa promises
you that you will never live your life in illness.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with three roosters and money. One of
the roosters will be used to feed Osu. You also need to add a lot
of palm-oil to your ebo materials.

On this, Ifa says:

Aase gbangba, Awo ile Osu

Dia ojo kan fOsu
Osu nsogboogbo arun
O n tara kaka alai le dide
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Nje Oniseri mori ro o
Ko o ma dubule o
Looro gangan laa bOsu

Translation
The big door, the resident Awo of Osu
He cast Ifa for Osu
When he was suffering from serious ailment
And was struggling to get well
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Now Oniseri, please lift up your head
Do not lie prostrate
Firm and erect is the way we normally meet Osu
 B. Affilated Orisa/Irunmole of Ose-Otura:

1. Ori for fulfillment of destiny, direction, elevation and self

actualization
2. Ifa for success, protection, victory, direction and longevity
3. Egbe for leadership, support, longlife, comradeship, victory and
achivements
4. Esu Odara for victory, success, protection and direction
5. Ogun for victory over enemies, financial success and direction
6. Osun for childbearing, child rearing, for protection of
fundamental rights and victory
7. Osu for strong health, and support
8. Oke for victory over enemies and fortune
9. Sango for victory, and contentment
10. Obatala for leadership, success and elevation
11. Egungun for ancestral support, success and victory.

C. Taboos of Ose-Otura
- Must not eat chicken- to avoid unconsummated fortune.
- Must not eat okra- to avoid emotional pains, childlessness and
disappointments.
- Must not use black, red or tie-dye clothes- to avoid unconsummated
fortune.
- Must not swear at people- to avoid being cast out of the community
- Must never argue- to avoid unconsummated fortune and disappointment.
- Must not be traveling out of base too frequently- to avoid
unconsummated fortune.
- Must not mistreat a dog or other domestic animal- to avoid
unconsummated fortune.
- Must never underestimate fellow women- to avoid unconsummated
fortune and disappointment.
- Must never be in haste to succeed- to avoid disappointment and
emotional pain.

D. Possible Professions of Ose-Tura children:

- Ifa/Orisa Priestess
- Medical/Paramedical practitioner
- Lawyer, Judge, Advocate, Solicitor
 - Policeman, Immigration/Customs officer
- Religious/Civil Administrator
- Business tycoon
- Public Relations Officer,
- marketing Officer/Salesman

E. Possible Names:
- Faronbi - Ifa gives birth to this
- Ifasaanu - Ifa took pity on me
- Ajiboye - he who was born into titles and honor
- Akinwumi - I love bravery
- Ifagbure Ifa answers my prayers

ABORU ABOYE ABOSISE

S. Solagbade Popoola
Rector, Ifa International Training Institute