SYNOPSISON THE READINGS OF IROSUN IKA FOR AMUKINRO AWO SOLAGBADE POPOOLA Lagos, Nigeria. September, 2010 SYNOPSIS ON THE READINGS OF IROSUN IKA FOR AMUKINRO AWO SOLAGBADE POPOOLA Lagos, Nigeria. September, 2010 Affiliated Irunmole/Orisa 7. Glossary . Taboos 10. Readings of the message 6. Pre-initiation Divination 3. Introduction 2. Possible Names 8. Brief History 5. Possible Profession 9. Post-Initiation Divination 4.The synopsis is presented under the following subtitles: 1. . it bothers on the cosmic forces that are spiritual and beyond your control. 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. Akunleyan and Akunlegba. The dynamic forces are your potentials. which are usually divine. race. and other natural rules of which an individual must tow and obey. Once you are created with it. natural qualities and strength of your character to be controlled in order to strengthen your public image and boost your popularity. family. which was revealed during Itenifa ( Ifa initiation) is the workings of the dynamic forces within you. Ayanmo includes sex of an individual. growth. . the cosmic forces or components are from Ayanmo. additives. and in consonant with the inventive precepts of Olodumare (The Almighty God of creation). They are actually things chosen by you and most of the time form your likes and dislikes or taboo. Whereas. The Ayanmo is interplay to forces. it remains so till the expiration of your life on this planet earth. these three components are loosely described as Destiny or Heavenly gift/virtues. preservatives.INTRODUCTION The information you are about to receive from this reading of your Odu. and vehicles of propagation of Ayanmo and Akunleyan or things that complement the Akunleyan in order to fulfill your destiny on earth. Also. Akunleyan are the virtues and values chosen in heaven consequent upon your actions/activities in your previous evolution or existence. which were formed by your emanation and at the point of your existence on this terrestrial plane. parent. They are like spices. Ayanmo of your life cannot be changed. happiness. possibilities and probabilities. You should use the appropriate ebo (sacrifice) which has same polarity and magnetism to your Odu in order to discover love. fulfilment in life and longevity. or discoveries by observing your taboos as explained to you during your Itenifa (Ifa initiation) . hope. shortcomings. which may hinder your talents. assets.The reading of your Odu helps to determine or reveal your talent limitations. fortune health. You should also avoid such things. so that a hitch free initiation is achieved. The essence of this divination is to reveal the present situation of things about the person. Sometimes. The appropriate ebo (sacrifice) is done immediately. Sometimes too it gives a guide or direction to be followed or observed during the initiation. .Pre-initiation Divination (Àdáwọgbódù) Pre-initiation divination (Adawogbodu) is usually done before a would-be initiate enters the Ifa grove. and to correct or amend any sad or ugly occurrences that might have beset the would-be initiate. a clue or hint is revealed about any unforeseen problems that may arise in the course/process of initiation. It states further and justifies the need or necessity for the initiation. Through this divination. also re-emphasises and re-validates certain messages that are sacrosanct in the main Odu reveal at initiation. 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. 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.Post Initiation Divination (Ìta) Ita. Sacrifices (ebo) are made immediately in order to engender good tidings and possibly prevent any unhealthy occurrence that may arise in the near future. . in the society or among his/her group. Ifa says that this conspiracy may arise in work place. Ifa recommends as ebo material two guinea-fowls. the dew He was advised to offer ebo He complied When the sun is up in the afternoon The conspiracy of the dew will be scattered . o ru’bo B’osan-an bo pon o Imo enini a tuka Translation Traveler. Ifa says that there is a lot of conspiracy going on against the person for whom this Odu is revealed. He/she also needs to feed his/her Ori as appropriate. All what he/she needs to do is offer appropriate ebo as prescribed here and be consistence in all what he/she is doing.IROSUN IKA 1. two roosters and money. On this. please wake up early Traveler. Ifa assures this person that he/she will overcome this conspiracy. please sleep early We are only advising the traveler Ifa’s message for Eruwa susu the fresh shrub When going to receive the title of Elenini. Ifa says Ero tete ji Ero tete sun T’ero la nso f’ero Dia fun Eruwa susu Ti yoo joye Elenini Ebo ni won ni ko waa se O gb’ebo. o ru’bo Aje ma na mi Ore re o see na’ni o Ero Ipo. It is preferable for this person to have the icon of Aje in his/her possession. Ifa advises this person to go and feed Aje in order to receive the blessing of financial prosperity. He/she also needs to offer ebo in order to be able to pay off the debt. o ba won ni aadota amidan Dia fun Aje Tii somo onipasan owere Ebo ni won ni ko waa se O gb’ebo. He/she also needs to feed Aje with one white pigeons and Ekuru. Ifa says: A ni ki ero o ma sun’ka Eroo sun’ka O ba won logun eru A ni ki ero o ma sun’ka Eroo sun’ka o ba won logbon iwofa Ani ki ero o ma sun’ka Eroo sun’ka. ero ofa Tani o mo wipe are aje la nsa kiri? Translation We told the traveler not to sleep at Ika The traveler slept at Ika He ended up acquiring 20 slaves We told the traveler not to sleep at Ika The traveler slept at Ika . four white pigeons and money.2. On this. Ifa says that the person has a lot of debt to pay. In the focus of his/her ebo is for him/her not to have problems of money everywhere he/she goes. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with four guinea-fowls. He ended up acquiring 30 serfs We told the traveler not to sleep at Ika The traveler slept at Ika He ended up acquiring 50 damsels Ifa’s message for Aje The owner of the consistent whip She was advised to offer ebo She complied Aje please do not beat me Your whip is not good to use in beating one Travelers to Ipo and Ofa towns Who doesn’t know that we are all running up and down in search of money? 3. belonging or spouse. There is going to be a lot of impediments along the line but the person needs to feed Ogun and Ogun will assist in ensuring that he/she acquires his heart desire. He/she also needs to feed Ogun with one rooster. property. The gun of Ogun needed to be shot at least once when Ogun is being fed. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with three roosters. roasted corn and money. raffia palm wine. a complete hunters uniform and money. mashed yam. This maybe money. Ifa says that someone is planning to acquire something from someone else. Ifa says: Alabahun nii je labe eburo Eburo nikan nii wewu eje kanle Dia fun Orunmila Ifa nloo gba’binrin Ode Ebo ni won ni ko waa se . It may also be position or title. On this. With appropriate ebo this person will be able to acquire the thing. There is also the need to feed the Elders of the Night with plenty of palm oil. wick. On this. and money.O gb’ebo. do not sleep at Idere Please go to Ijero Olomofe 4. pepper. Ifa says: Asiti oke Asiti isale Dia fun Ewu Ololo Omo agbajaale polomose Won ni ko rubo Ko yaa sii Gbogbo isowo ope Emo gbebo nibe o waa sebo o . This is in order to avoid a situation where he/she will die the death of pains and discomfort when the ailment commences. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with one matured hegoat. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo against serious ailment. o ru’bo Nje Ero ma sun’ka Ero ma sun’dere Ero je ko dile Ijero Olomofe o Translation The tortoise is it that eats under Eburo leaves Only Eburo leaves wear the garment of blood Ifa’s message for Orunmila When going to snatch the woman of the hunter from him He was advised to offer ebo He complied Now traveler don’t sleep at Ika Traveler. Ifa says: Denge tutu leyin O gbona ninu kanrinkanrin Dia fun Olu Agadagidi Omo Ara’gbo mu sorun nitori omo Ebo ni won ni ko waa se O gb’ebo. She also needs to make a vow that if everything works out the way she desires. everything in her life had turned upside down. Apart from problem of child bearing. she will come and give this ancestor a matured ram. Ifa advises the person for whom this Odu is revealed to offer ebo with three roosters and money in order to receive the blessing of the fruit of the womb. On this. the giant rat He who we live under ground to regret his refusal to offer ebo He was advised to offer ebo He did not take to the advice All devotees of the holy palm tree Let those advised to offer ebo heed the advice accordingly 5. She also needs to assure the ancestor that she will do certain things if her prayer was answered. This person also needs to go and feed this male elder with a rooster. o ru’bo Igba o ba ma san mi .Gbogbo isowo ope Translation Asiti oke Asiti isale They were the Awo who cast Ifa for Ewu Ololo. Ifa also advises the woman to go and feed one of her male ancestors who had passed on. He/she shall certainly overcome all the enemies.Ma m’agbo wa ko o o Boo ba je nbimo werewere Translation The hassock is cool on the surface But the inside is very hot Ifa’s message for Olu Agbadagidi She who as a ram to feed the ancestors because of child bearing She was advised to offer ebo She complied When I am comfortable I will come and give you a matured ram If you assist me to give birth to my own children 6. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with two matured rams and money. On this. One of the rams will be used together with 200 pebbles to feed Sango. Sango will help him/her to gain victory over these enemies. Ifa says: A ni kero ma sunka Ero sun’ka. Ifa says that this person has a lot of enemies to contend with. o ru’bo Kini l’Arira fi sete? Igba ota . o ba won logun eru A ni kero o ma sunka Ero sunka o ba won logbon iwofa Dia fun Olukoso lalu Jenrola omo Arigba ota segun Igba tin be laarin Osiiri Ti nbe laarin Ota Ebo ni won ni ko waa se O gb’ebo. She also needs to feed Osun with plenty of maize beer. On this. and plenty of palm oil. o nmoju ekun sunrahunom Ebo ni won ni ko waa se O gb’ebo. 20 yams. one hen. Ifa says that the woman for whom the Odu is received shall receive the blessings of the fruit of the womb.Larira fi sete Igba ota Translation We told the traveler not to sleep at Ika The traveler slept at Ika He ended up acquiring 20 slaves We told the traveler not to sleep at Ika The traveler slept at Ika He ended up acquiring 30 serfs Ifa’s message for Olukoso lalu Jenrola who has 200 pebbles to win wars When he was in the midst of inadequacies And he was in the midst of enemies He was advised to offer ebo He complied Now. o ru’bo . The female pig will also be slaughtered for Osun. Ifa advises the woman to offer ebo with one matured female pig and money. plenty of akara. Ifa says: Asiti oke Asiti isale Dia fun Yeye mi Otoro Efon Omo Eji gbojo ile Ido O feyinti. what did Sango used to overcome? 200 pebbles that was what Sango used to overcome 200 pebbles 7. if Ifa foresees Ayewo. my mother is equal to a crown owner Omukemuke.E lo ba mi sipe f’Osun Iyaa mi too ki nbi o tooki Moro lefon Iyaa mi tooki Iyaa mi talade nbe o talade Moro lefon Iyaa mi tatade Omukemuke. that person must never go on that journey. Ifa says that if someone intends to go on a journey and this Odu is revealed. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with one matured he-goat. one rooster and money. If the person insist on going that trip will spell his/her doom. Ajemo bi itale Eporogun tooki o Translation Asiti oke Asiti isale They were the ones who cast Ifa for Osun When she was lamenting her inability to have a baby She was advised to offer ebo She complied Please help me plead with Osun Alakole who will never use a broad sword to cut the okra Help me plead with Osun His my mother worthy of salutation or not Holders of moro title in Efon land My mother is worthy of salutation His my mother worthy of being crowned or not Moro lefon. The . who is also known as ajemobiitale Eporogun is worthy of salutation 8. think and do good all the time of his/her life. Ifa says: Ero ma sunka Ero ma sungede O dile Ijero koko Ibi a gbe bi e lomo o Dia fun Ojiyan-Ego Ti yoo mese mejeeji lo ajo Ti ko nii mori dele Ebo ni won ni ko waa se O koti ogbonhin sebo Gbogbo isowo ope Eni gbebo nibe ko sebo o Translation Traveler do not sleep at Ika Do not sleep at Idere Go to Ijero land The place where you were born Ifa’s message of Ojiyan-Ego. speak or do evil in his/her life. this person must not go on that journey. After offering this ebo. He/she also needs to feed Ifa with two rats and two fish. On this. On this. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with four guinea-fowls.he-goat must be slaughtered and the head of the he goat must be put inside the ebo. Ifa says: . After this. four hens and money. the Argumentator Who will go on a journey with his two legs But who will never return with his head All Ifa devotees Let those warned to offer ebo heed the advice 9. Ifa warns this person never to think. Ifa advises and encourages this person to always speak. This is because engaging in this will certainly backfire. he/she also needs to feed Ogun with one rooster. Ifa says that the person for whom this Odu is revealed is an important person in the society. Ifa says: Atelo.Eni to kunle to gbebu ika Ori onika nii hun le Dia fun Orunmila Baba nlo ree te Ogun nifa Ebo ni won ni ko waa se O gb’ebo. There is the need for this person to offer ebo against untimely death. o ru’bo Translation Whoever plants the yam of wickedness It is the head of the evil perpetrator that the evil will grow on Ifa’s message for Orunmila When going to initiate Ogun into Ifa He was advised to offer ebo He complied 10. On this. And if care is not taken his/her own household will scatter and go into ruins. atebo Kii je ki yanrin o lee dagba Dia fun Apa Oloja Tiis e oniji awon eye o Won ni ko rubo O koti ogbonhin sebo Apa Oloja a wo o Gbogbo eye e waa dorukan . Many people use him/her as their sanctuary. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with one matured he-goat and money. This is because if he/she should die at this period in time the whole community will suffer. This is because there are so many wicked elders of the night were he/she plans to go.Translation Constant trekking on up and down Does not allow the sound to grow Ifa’s message for the big apa tree Who is the shade of all the birds He was advised to offer ebo He failed to comply The big Apa tree fell All the birds scattered in confusion 11. Ifa says that this person is planning to go on a journey there is the need him/her to find out properly whether to go or not. four rats. o ru’bo Orisa ko maa j’ese Bi a ba nsoro Orisa lowo Ka mu tosogbo kuro Orisa kan maa jese o . two guinea-fowls. four fish and money. Consequently. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with one matured he-goat. Ifa says: Elemoka Ajanaka Awawanwowo ewe agbon o ro Kaka ko ro leyo Kokooko nii le bi oju eja Dia fun Ologinni-golo O n sawo lo si ijeni Aje Ebo ni won ni ko waa se O gb’ebo. On this. it is in his/her best interest not to go in order to avoid calamity. He/she also needs to feed elders of the night with all the internal organ of the he-goat. All the feathers of this hen will be plucked out alive and the hen will be used as “Adie Irana”. On this. Ifa says that there is the need to protect the life of the person for whom this Odu is revealed. After this. o ru’bo Referefe. the Cat When going to the land of the witches He was advised to offer ebo He complied No Orisa will consume a cat If we are discussing about Orisa Please remove anything that has to do with the cat from such discussion No Orisa will ever consume a cat 12.Translation Elemoka Ajanaka Awawanwowo the coconut leaves are never soft Instead of being soft and succulent It is a though as the eye of fish Ifa’s message message for Ologinni golo. adie irana ko maa gbeku awo rorun . Ifa says that death is seriously threatening his/her life. there is the need to procure one hen. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with two roosters and money. Ifa says: Olokere nii sare iku Olopaka nii se’re aserorun o Dia fun Orunmila Ti won nfojo iku re da ireni piiti Ebo ni won ni ko waa se O gb’ebo. This fowl will then be used to feed Ifa. Ifa says that the person for whom this Odu is revealed is right in the midst of suffering and inadequacies. Ifa advises him/her to offer ebo with three guinea-fowls. the shrub When he was in the midst of suffering He was advised to offer ebo . Ifa assures this person that he/she will become comfortable. three pigeons and money.Translation The invalid is he who is hurrying to go to heaven And the person suffering from hiccup is he engaging in his last play before going to heaven Ifa’s message for Orunmila When it was declared that he had only four days to live on earth He was advised to offer ebo He complied Let “Adie Irana” carry my death to heaven 13. Ifa says: Ero ma sunka Ero ma sundere Dia fun Eruwa susu Ti nbe laarin iponju Ebo ni won ni ko waa se O gb’ebo. o ru’bo Gbodogbodo lenini nseruwa Ko too di lamoodun Yoo san wa ju bayii lo Gbodogbodo lenini nseruwa Translation Traveler do not sleep at Ika And do not sleep at Idere Ifa’s message for Eruwa susu. On this. Ifa says: Isinkanrin awo Oba Dia fun Oba lalade Oyo Ebo ni won ni ko waa se O koti ogbonyin sebo Isinkanrin o waa de. Awo Oba Sebi iwo lo moti wa ana ku Translation Isinkanrin the awo of Oba He cast for the Oba in Oyo land He was advised to offer ebo He failed to comply Here comes Isinkarin the aw of Oba Where you not the one who consume all the alcohol yesterday . Ifa warns the person for whom this Odu is revealed never to consume alcohol.He complied Enini the dew always brings comfort for Eruwa By this time next year I will be more comfortable than I am now Enini always brings comfort for Eruwa 14. It is either that the alcohol will destroy his/her internal organs or that he/she will meet with disaster or when he/she is under the influence of alcohol. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with one matured he-goat and money. On this. At the same time Ifa urges him/her to stop alcohol consumption all together. Ifa says that alcohol consumption may lead to his untimely death. one sharp knife. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with one matured he-goat. Ifa advises this person to offer the ebo of honor and prestige where he was going.15. o ru’bo Ero ma sunka Ero ma sundere Tero tero la nso fero Tarara. The rooster is to be used to feed Ogun. Ifa says: Ero ma sunka Ero ma sundere Tero la nwi fero Dia fun Orunmila Ifa nsawo rele Ijero Olomofe Ebo ni won ni ko waa se O gb’ebo. On this. three roosters. plenty of needles. o dile Ijero Olomofe o Ara oke yii Ki e ma pe o gbohun ode Ode n lo o Translation Traveler do not sleep at Ika And do not sleep at Idere You are only advising the traveler in his own interest Ifa’s message for Orunmila When going on Ifa mission to the home of Ijero Olomofe He was advised to offer ebo He comply Traveler do not sleep at Ika And do not sleep at Idere You are only advising the traveler in his own interest Straight away it is to the home of Ijero olomofe . the hunters costume and money. He/she also needs to offer ebo in order to prevent other people from taking away his/her belongings. three pigeons. three guineafowls. three hens. three roosters and money. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with three pigeons.Inhabitant of this hill side Please don’t be annoyed that you did not hear my voice The hunter has gone 16. Ifa says: Ero ma sunka Ero ma sundere Tero la nwi fero Dia fun Onibudo Ero-o-ya-sun Eyi tire gbogbo o yale re lafemojumo Ebo ni won ni ko waa se O gb’ebo. o ru’bo Translation Traveler do not sleep at Ika And do not sleep at Idere You are only advising the traveler in his own interest Ifa’s message for Onibudo Eroyasun Whom all Ire of life will come into his home before dawn He was advised to offer ebo He complied Aboru Aboye . This person also needs to offer ebo so that all Ire of life will enter his/her home. Ifa advises this person to always take good care of visitors especially strangers. On this. . elevation. leadership and success 9. child bearing and child rearing 8. Must never consume alcohol – to avoid unconsummated fortune and disaster leading to untimely death 2. Aje – for financial success and compatible spouse 7. success and victory 6. victory. and general well being 2. Must never be promiscuous – to avoid unconsummated fortune and humiliation 5. Ogun – for protection. Must never eat a tortoise – to avoid unconsummated fortune. Esu-Odara – for success. direction and protection 4. protection elevation.AFFILIATE ORISA/IRUNMOLE OF IROSUN IKA 1. frustration and disaster 3. Ifa – for success. Osun – for compatible spouse. Ori – for fulfillment of destiny. Must never put on red or black dress – to avoid unconsummated fortune and public ridicule 6. victory. success. Sango – for protection. direction. and ridicule 4. and victory 5. success and protection 3. speak or do evil – to avoid unconsummated fortune. Must never consume a rat or maltreat it – to avoid unconsummated fortune and public odium . Egbe – for comradeship. Must never think. direction. Egungun – for ancestral support TABOOS OF IROSUN IKA 1. Must never maltreat a visitor especially a stranger – to avoid unconsummated fortune POSSIBLE PROFESSIONS OF IROSUN IKA 1. Ifayale – Ifa has entered my home to stay 3. Osuntooki – Osun is worthy of salutation. Piloting or Sailing 4. Legislator or judicial officer 5. Unionist POSSIBLE NAMES OF IROSUN IKA MALE 1. Ifakunle – Ifa has filled my home FEMALE 1. Driving. 2010. Ifasunmbola – Ifa draws me to prosperity 3.7. Ifakemi – Ifa pampers me 2. Ifasegun – Ifa is victorious 2. Security. Aboru Aboye Solagbade Popoola Lagos. . September. Ifa/Orisa Priest/Priestess 2. Nigeria. Military/Praramilitary officer 3. Transporter.