LEARNING 

THE VERSES
In traditional Yoruba culture  a  person  who is  identified  at their naming as having a
destiny as a diviner begins the process of memorizing the Oracle at the age of 
seven  and  continues  the training for the  next seven to ten years, Students
of Ifa who  do  not have access to this type of training are required to rely on written
material to cast the oracle,  There  remains  value in  memorization and I
recommend the  student  start  by  learning  the  verses associated with
the Olodu or Odu Meji.
Egbg Ifa Ogunti Ode - Remo.
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EJIOGBE
There - is - no - place - on - earth - I - can - go - where - I - will - not - meet -
happiness  cast Ifa for  Odunkun  (Sweet  Potato)  on  the  day he was going to
make the journey to the  land  of  Isu  (Yam) 
and Agbado (corn). Ifa advised Odunkun to make ebo so his life will be  sweeter 
than  Isu   and Agbabo. Isu and Agbado were tasted by the  people of earth and
they were not as sweet as Odunkun. It was on that day Odunkun danced  and  sang
for joy saying he would  do  the ebo over and  over again. Ifa advised  there was no
value  in  repeating the ebo. Odunkun sang and danced in praise of the Awo, while
the Awo praised Ifa, while Ifa praised  Olodumare.  When  Odunkun started to
sing Esu  put a  song  in  Odunkun's  mouth.  Odunkun started singing;
Aye Senren ti dun, o dun ju oyin lo. 
Aye Senren ti dun, o dun ju oyin lo.
Orisa je aye mi o dun, Alayun Gbalayun. 
Orisa je aye mi o dun, Alayun Gbalayun. 
Sweet Potato life, sweeter than honey.
Sweet Potato life, sweeter than honey.
Immortals let my life be sweet, o Alayun Gbalayun. 
Immortals let my life be sweet, o Alayun Gbalayun.
 
Commentary:
Ifa says this person is about to go on  a  journey.  Ifa says there will be a blessing of
long life, abundance and children. Ifa says this person's star will shine above all
other's  who  are  met  on  the journey. Ifa says this person should eat sweet
potatoes as medicine for good fortune.
Etutu: (offering); 4 eiyele (pigeon), 4 akuko_ (rooster), 1 epo (bottle of palm oil), 1
white plate, 4 eko (corn meal cakes), aadan (corn floor mixed with  oil),  plus many 
sweet  things  (honey,  sugar,  candy)  and 25 nira (money), offered
to Obatala and Ogun.
Akogi - l 'apa - tied - himself - with - a  - rope cast Ifa for the slanderer in the home,
the  slanderer  out on the street and Orunmila on the  day  they were all told to
make ebo inside the  home and  out on the street. The slanderer in the home and
the slanderer out on the street refused to make ebo. Orunmila made ebo and was
victorious over his enemies in his home and his enemies out on the
street. Orunmila was very happy, he started to sing and dance in praise of
the Awa, while the Awo
praised Ifa, while Ifa praised Olodumare. When Orunmila started to sing, E§.u put a
song in his mouth. Orunmila sang;
Elenini Ile, Elenini ode o. Elenini Ile, Elenini ode o. 
Kini mo ra lowo yin.
Elenini Ile, Elenini ode o.
Slanderer in the home, Slanderer out on the street. 
Slanderer in the home, Slanderer out on the street. 
What did I buy from you?
Slanderer in the home, Slanderer out on the street.
Commentary:
Ifa says the Immortals insist on justice. Ifa says this person will receive a blessing of
abundance. Ifa says there are many people saying slanderous things about this
person both at  home  and  at work. Ifa says this person will rise above their
enemies. Ifa says this person should worship Ifa.
Etutu (offering): 3 eiyele (pigeons), 1 epo (bottle of palm oil), 3 eko (corn mealcakes)
16 nira (money), offered to Obatala and Ogun.
Eewo: (taboo): ground nuts, mushrooms and black cloths.
 
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OYEKU MEJI

Joy   -  received - at  - home - is - not - as  - strong - as -joy - received  - on - the -
farm cast  Ifa for  Onikabidun  on  the  day  Onikabidun wanted to increase his
joy Ifa advised  Onikabidun  to  receive  five hoes treated
with Ifa medicine. Onikabidun  took  the hoes  to  his home. The  people  from  his 
home took  the  hoes to the  farm, while the people from the farm brought their hoes
to his  house.  Both groups of people met on the road between the  house and the
farm. The people from the farm said their hoes were used for digging up wealth. The
people from the house  said  their  hoes were  used  to bury
placentas. Onikabidun was very happy, he started to sing and dance  in  praise  of 
the  Awo, while the Awo praised Ifa, while Ifa praised Olodumare.
When Onikabidun started to sing Esu put words in his mouth. Onikabidun sang;
iyoyo ke wa yo fun mi o. 
iyoyo ke wa yo fun mi o. 
A mi yo nile, a mi yo lajo.
Iyoyo Aye e, Iyoyo
Joyfulness, let people come to me with joy. Joyfulness, let people come to me with
joy. 
Joy at home, joy on the farm.
Joyfulness, let people come to me with joy.
Commentary:
Ifa says this person  will receive a  blessing of joy. Ifa says whatever joy is in this
person's life will be doubled. Ifa says the blessing of joy includes abundance  and 
children.  Ifa says  things  have  not  been going well for this person  prior to
making ebo. Ifa says this person's life has been going in a zig zag pattern from good
fortune to bad fortune. Ifa says this person has troubled accepting joy in their life and
this attitude must change.
Etutu (offering): 4 eyelet (pigeon), 4 aba adie (hen), 1 eku (rat), 1 Eja aro (black cat 
fish),  1 epo (bottle  of palm  oil),  1  white plate,  money as  determined  by
the  Awo, offered  to lbeji. The Awo will mark this Odu with iyerosun on five hoes 
to  be  kept  in  the  house,  and  five hoes to be kept outside.
My - right - hand  -  Oye -  my -  left -  hand  -  Oye-  two -  Oye - become - true - in -
front - of - the - tub  - cast Ifa for Ape with epo’s head and Alagara Opero on the
day  the  Ape did  not  want to loose all he had. Ifa advised Ape to made ebo.
Ape  made ebo on the   day he kept the things  that  belonged  to  him.  From  that 
day on, when  the Ape swings through the trees with his  child  on  his  back,  the 
child does not fall. The  Ape  was  very  happy,  he started  to sing and  dance in
praise of the Awo, while the Awo praised Ifa, while Ifa praised Olodumare. When
the Ape started to sing,  Esu put words  in  his mouth. The Ape sang;
Mo ru iyan, mo ru  iyan o.
Ide edun pa poju. Ile edun pa poju.
Mo ru iyan, mo ru iyan o.
Ile edun pa poju.
I offered pounded yam.
The house has no misfortune. 
 I offered pounded yam.
The house has no misfortune.
 
Commentary:
Ifa says this person  must make ebo to ensure  they do not loose what they already
have gained. Ifa says adimu offerings of pound yam should be presented to this
person’s Orisa. Ifa says  wool should be wrapped around the pot of this
person’s Orisa. Ifa says prayers must be offered to avert unexpected  death and
misfortune. Ifa says this person has struggled in the past and they will receive a
blessing of peace.
Etutu (offering): 5 eiyele (pigeon), 4 abo adie. (hen), 1 white plate, 1 epo (bottle of
palm oil), iyan (pounded yam), amount of money established by the Awo, offered
to lbeji
Eewo (taboo): grey rat, do not cover the head with leaves when it rains.
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 IWORI MEJI

The - mortar - that - we - use - to - pound - yam - is - not - used - to

- pierce - elu - an  - aged - pot - covered - at - the - mouth - cast Ifa for Olu on the
day he  wanted  to go Ile Olosa (house of the  Spirit of the Ocean)
and Ile Olosa (house of the Spirit of the  Lagoon).  Ifa advised Olu to make ebo so
the journey  would  be  blessed  with goodness. Olu made the  ebo. Olu arrived at 
the  home of Olokun and beat him. three times playing ayo  (a  game  of 
chance). Olokun promised he would  give  half  of  his  property  to anyone  who
could beat him. playing ayo. Olu went to the  home of Olosa and  beat him, three
times playing ayo. Olosa promised he would give half of his property to anyone who
could  beat  him. playing  ayo. It was  on  that day Olu received the blessing of
abundance.  Olu was singing  and dancing in praise of the Awo, while
the Awo praised Ifa, while Ifa praised Olodumare. When  Olu started  to
sing, Esu  filled his  mouth with a song. Olu sang;
Mo bolu t'ayo mo kan re o. 
Mo bolu t'ayo mo kan re o. 
Mo bolu t'ayo loyinbo o.
Mo bolu t'ayo mo kan re o, o, o, o.
I played ayo with Olu, I received a blessing. 
I played ayo with Olu, I received a blessing.
 I played ayo with Olu at the home of a foreigner. 
I played ayo with Olu, I received a blessing.
 
Commentary:
Ifa says this person should make ebo to ask for the blessings they seek. Ifa says
this person should become  skilled  in  games  of chance. Ifa says this person should
offer a sheep to Eleda. Ifa says this person will find good fortune from. a stranger.
 
Etutu (Offering): 1 eiyele (pigeon), 1 abo adie. (hen), 1 white plate, eko (corn meal
cakes) and money to be determined by the diviner, offered to Obatala -
What - you - like - I - don't - like -  which -  one -  should -  be - among
- us cast Ifa for Onimuti Iwori children of those who ride horses with arrogance in
front of Olu on the  day  they  were concerned about being treated like they were
dead. Ifa advised the children to make ebo. The children made ebo. The diviner said
the image of a  dead person is never seen digging ground. From that day on the
children were known to be among the living.
Commentary:
Ifa says this person should make ebo to avert death and disease. Ifa says that this
person  should  make ebo so that  the world  will not treat them as if they are either 
dead  or worthless.  Ifa says  this person should receive two sets of Ibeji, one set of
female lbeji, and one set  of male lbeji, as  part of their personal shrine. Ifa says
the lbeji will provide protection from enemies, death and disease.
Etutu (offering): 4 eiyele (pigeon), 4  abo adie. (hen), 1 white plate, 4 eko (made
from cooked yam),  eku  (small  rat),  1  epo (bottle  of  palm oil) and
50 nira (money), offered to Ibeji and Obatala.
Eewo (taboo): dog and ori fruit.
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IDI MEJI (ODI MEJI)

Two - bottoms - that - I - use  - to  - sit  - on - give - me - comfort

cast Ifa for Onibode Ejiejiemogun on the day  Onibode  Ejiejiemogun wanted to see
goodness greet him twice a day. Ifa advised Onibode Ejiejiemogun to make ebo so
goodness would not pass him by Onibode Ejiejiemogun made ebo. From that day
on goodness greeted Onibode Ejiejiemogun twice a day. 
Commentary:
Ifa says  this  person  will  receive  blessings  if ebo is  made.  Ifa says this person
believes good fortune has passed them by. Ifa says when good fortune has come to
this person  in  the  past  it  has slipped through their fingers. Ifa says this  person 
remains optimistic about the future and they should offer prayers  to the Orisa asking
for support in the manifestation of their dreams. Ifa says constant prayer will brings
this person's dreams into reality.
Etutu (offering): 4 eiyele (pigeon), all  edible  things  (offerings  of  a variety of
prepared  foods),  4 eko (corn  meal cakes),  1  epo (bottle of palm oil), 1 white plate
and 40 nira (money), offered to Esu.
Eetalewa - with - gbagbdegbagada -  eyes  cast Ifa for Orunmila on the
day Orunmila was carrying lagede to the three meeting places of death. It is duck we
call sojiji and  it  is  lagade who  was  being carried  to the  three meeting places of
death. Ifa advised Orunmila to make ebo so death, disease and the stone of trouble
would not greet him at the three meeting  places  of  death. Orunmila made ebo and 
passed through the three meeting places of death with lagade. Both  of them made
the journey unharmed. Orunmila started to sing and dance  in  praise  of 
the Awo, while the Awo  praised Ifa, while Ifa praised Olodumare. 
Commentary:
Ifa says this person must make ebo so the  stones thrown by death and disease will
not reach them.
Etutu (Offering): 3 Ako okuta (hard stones), 3 eiyele (pigeon), 1 eko (corn meal
cake),  1 agbo (ram),  1 white plate and  money determined by the diviner, offered
to Esu.
Eewo (taboo): If a yam breaks while it is being removed from its container  it must
not be eaten.  Do not  dig  holes  near  the entrance to the city.
 
 
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IROSUN MEJI

Their - mouth - their - mouth cast Ifa for Apeni on the day he was being threatened
by the mouth of the people of  the  world.  Ifa advised Apeni to make ebo to avoid
death and destruction from the mouth of the people of the world. Apeni made ebo.
Apeni was protected from the  death and  destruction  caused  by the  people of the 
world. Apeni was singing and  dancing and praising the  Awo, while
the Awo praised Ifa while Ifa praised Olodumare. When Apeni started to
sing Esu put a song in his mouth. Apeni sang;
Enu won, e nu won e le pa Apeni
Enu won, e nu won e le pa Apeni
Their mouth, their mouth cannot kill Apeni. 
 Their mouth, their mouth cannot kill Apeni.
 
Commentary:
Ifa says this  person  must make for protection  from  enemies.  lfa says offerings
should be made to the family Egungun.
Etutu (offering): 4 eiyele (pigeon), 4 aba adie. (hen), 1 epo (bottle of palm
oil), akara (bean cakes), moin - moin (startch balls) and 16 nira (money), offered
to Ori and Egungun.
Porogun - of - igbodu - with - a - stock - bottom cast  Ifa  for Okansusu Irosu on the
day Okansusu Irosu made the  journey from the home of the ancestors to the home
of the people on earth. Ifa advised Okansusu Irasu to make  ebo so
when  Okansusu  Irosu pounds yam he  will  see a child eat it, when Okansusu 
Irosu prepares soup he will see  a  child  eat  it.  Okansusu Irosu  made ebo and
saw children  eating  everything  he  cooked.  Okansusu  Irosu started to sing and 
dance  in  praise  of  the Awo,  while  the Awo praised Ifa, while Ifa  praised
Olodumare. As  Okansusu  Irosu started to sing, Esu put a song in his
mouth. Okansusu Irosu sang;
Baba ma je nikan je , iyan ti mo gun. 
Baba ma je nikan je ,, Obe ti mo se.
Baba ma je nikan je ,
Father don't let me eat alone, yams that I have prepared. 
Father don't let me eat alone, soup that I have prepared. 
Father don't let me eat alone.
Commentary:
Ifa says this person or  someone close to them is looking for  children. Ifa says
making ebo will bring a blessing of children.
Etutu (offering):  iyan (pounded yam),  eba  (soup),  sweet things, 1 eiyele (pigeon),
1 abo adie. (hen), 1 white plate, 1 epo (bottle of palm oil) and 35 nira. Offered
to Ori and Egungun.
Eewe (snake): snake, red cloths.
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OHENREN MEJI (OWONRIN MEJI) 

Thief - but - not - a - thief - who - made - the - diviner - take - our - things - in - our -
presence  cast Ifa for Owon foliage on  the  day  that he wanted to bring the power of
a chief from the sea. Ifa advised Owon foliage to make ebo so that he would receive
the blessing of fame. Owon foliage made ebo and became a chief. Owon foliage
started  to sing and  dance in praise of the   Awo, while the  Awo  was
praising Ifa, while Ifa was praising Olodumare. When Owon foliage started to
sing, Esu put a song in his mouth. Owon foliage sang;
 
Owon mi jo, Own mi yo
Owon ti mu ota oye b’odo.
Owon mi jo, Own mi yo
Owon day dance, Owon day sing.
Owon has brought the power of the  chief from the sea.
Owon day dance, Owon day sing.
Commentary:
Ifa says this person must make ebo so  they  may  receive  an important title or
position. Ifa says this person has the  head of a leader. !fa says this person must
assume a position of responsibility within their family. Ifa says this person can help
their family solve a problem.
Etutu (offering): 6 eiyele (pigeon), 6  aba  adie (hen), 6  eku  (small rat), 6 eja aro 
(black cat  fish),  1 white plate and  25  nira (money),  offered to -Obatala and Esu.
It - is - a - big - tree - that - takes - a -  brass - bell -  broom  -  the  - little - palm -
tree's -  mouth  - leaving  - insult  - behind  - saying - that - nobody - should - push -
the - calabash - gradually - beside - them cast Ifa for Ologbo Jigolo (sluggish cat) on
the day Ologba Jigolo found himself under attack by those who throw hexes. !
fa advised Ologbo Jigolo to make ebo. Ologba Jigolo made ebo. From that day
on Ologbo Jigolo traveled without being harmed. Ologba Jigolo started to dance and
sing in praise of the Awo, while the Awo praised Ifa, while Ifa praised Olodumare.
When  Ologbo  Jigolo started to sing, Esu put a song in his
mouth. Ologbo Jigolo sang;
 
Ologbo dudu ese, goolo ma se lo gozo ma se bo.
Black cat, sluggishly I will go, sluggishly I will come back.
 
Commentary:
Ifa says if this person is planning to take a trip they should make ebo in order to
avoid being harmed by hexes. Ifa says after ebo is made this person should
use Eyonu herbs to attract good  things while on the journey.
Etutu (offering): 10 okete (large  rat),  1 epo (bottle of palm oil),  1 white plate and
50 nira (money), offered to Obatala and Esu.
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O'BARA MEJI

Washing - the - right - hand - with - the -  left  -  hand  - and  - washing - the - left -
hand - with  - the  -  right  - hand cast Ifa for Awun (white wood) on the  day he
wanted to have his head cleaned. Ifa advised Awun to make ebo.
Awun made ebo. It was on that day that Awun received a  good  head.  Awun sang
and  danced  in praise of the Awo, while the Awo praised Ifa, while Ifa praised
Olodumare. When Awun started to sing, Esu put a song in his mouth.
Awun sang;
Awun de na, Awun dero. Ori ire l'Awun nwe . 
Awun de na, Awun djro. Ori ire l'Awun nw .
Awun has come, Awun easiness. It is good luck that Awun  takes a bath.
Awun  has come, Awun  easiness.  It is  good  luck  that Awun takes a bath.
Commentary:
Ifa says this person should  have their head cleaned  so the  hand of the  Awa will
ease their burden. Ifa says this person should worship Ifa so their burden may
continue to be lifted.
Etutu (offering): 4 eiyele (pigeon), 4 aba adie. (hen), 1 epa (bottle of palm oil),
6 iyan funfun (white yarn), 6 eko (corn meal cakes) and 50 nira (money), offered
to Esu.
Abarere Awo Odan cast Ifa for Odan on the day he was preparing to reestablish
himself. Ifa advised Odan to make ebo so the area would have
shade. Odan made ebo. The area started having shade. Odan started  to sing and 
dance  in  praise  of  the  Awo, while  the  Awo
praised Ifa, while  Ifa praised Olodumare. When  Odan started  to sing, Esu put a
song in his mouth. Odan sang;
 
Odan nbi,Odan nre. Odan ti mule Ibudo o.
Odan nbi,Odan nre. Odan ti mule Ibudo o.
Odan was born, Odan survived. Odan has established itself.
Odan was born, Odan survived. Odan has established itself.
 
Commentary:
Ifa says it is a good  time for this person  to start a new project.  Ifa says if this
person wants to move the time is right. Ifa says if this person  is  about  to  enter  a 
relationship,  the  relationship  will  be good. Ifa says this person will receive a
blessing of abundance and a blessing of a good relationship.
 
Etutu (offering): 4 eiyele (pigeon),  4  abo  adie. (hen),  1 epo (bottle of palm oil), 1 
white  plate,  4  eko  (corn  meal  cakes)  and  100  nira (money) offered to Esu.
Eewe (taboo): hunting small birds.
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OKANRAN MEJI

The - hard - wood - of - the  - forest - used - to - make - Osunsun - staff - doesn't -
give - juice - while a - tree - used - to make - Atori - staff - will - draw - blood
cast Ifa for Sakoto on the day he was making a journey to the town of Owa.
Ifa advised Sakoto to make ebo. Sakata made ebo. As Sakoto was  traveling
to Owa he met Esu and  gave him  a  bean cake. Esu took the  day cake and 
changed  himself into a woman. Esu posing  as  a  woman  asked Sakoto for
whatever he  could  give.  Sakoto gave the  woman  a  bean cake. Esu took the cake
and changed himself into a small child. Esu posing as a child asked Sakoto for
whatever he  could  give.  Sakoto gave  the  child  a bean cake. On the
journey Sakoto gave away three bean cakes. Esu asked Sakoto where he was
going. Sakoto said he was making the journey  to Owa. Esu  told  Sakoto the 
people of Owa  were  suffering for a long time without rain. Esu pointed to a patch
of  ado  (small gourds used to  carry  medicine)  and told  Sakoto  to  go  among 
the ado. Esu said some of ado would say, "Pluck me," and others would remain
silent. Sakoto was instructed to take one of  the ado  that remained  silent and  cut 
off the   top. Esu said as  Sakoto approached the entrance to Owa he should lift
the ado up over his  head  and announce  he  was  bringing  rain.  Sakoto  did  as  
he  was  instructed and entered the town saying; "People of Owa I bring rain."
Immediately it started to rain.  The  next day the Oba of Owa   instructed  the town
crier to tell the  people of Owa he wanted to  meet the stranger who said he had
brought the rain. Sakoto was     brought to the Oba and the Oba divided all his
property and   belongings giving half to Sakoto. It was on that day Sakoto received
the blessings he had been looking for. Sakoto started to sing and dance  in  praise 
of  the  Awo, while  the  Awo praised  ha, while Ifa praised Olodumare.
When Sakoto started to sing, Esu put a song in  his mouth. Sakoto sang;
Sakoto mo lewa, awo ire dun bo n'if e  
Sakoto mo lewa, awo ire dun bo n'if e  
Sakoto is beauty, good divination is sweet to praise. 
Sakoto is beauty, good divination is sweet to praise.
Commentary:
Ifa says this person is about to go on a journey. Ifa says this person should
make ebo so that the journey will  bring  fame  and abundance. Ifa says when  this
person  arrives at  their destination they will be able to solve a problem that will bring
good fortune. Ifa says this person should offer bean cakes to Esu before making the
journey. Ifa says when this person arrives at their destination they will have many
benefactors.
Etutu (offering): 4 eiyele (pigeon), 4 adie (fowl), 1 epa (bottle of palm oil), 1 white
plate, 4 eko (corn meal  cakes)  and  20  nira (money) offered to Ogun and Esu.
There - are - different - ways - found  -  the  -  land  -  of  -  the  - ancestors
cast Ifa for Igbegbe (rat) on the day he was doing to sell rat at the
market. Ifa advised Igbegbe to make ebo so he would see things
clearly. Igbegbe made ebo and had clear vision.
Commentary:
Ifa says this person is not seeing things clearly. Ifa says this person should
make ebo to clear away confusion.
Etutu (offering): 2 eiyele (pigeon), 3 adie. (fowl), 1 epo (bottle of palm
oil), mariwo (dried palm leaves), 1 white plate and 25 nira (money), offered
to Ogun and Esu.
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OGUNDA MEJI 

Dried - palm - leaves cast Ifa for  tiger  on  the  day  that  tiger  was going
hunting. Ifa advised  tiger  to make ebo so  he  would  reap the fruit  of his  efforts.
Tiger  was  reluctant  to make ebo. Tiger  went on the  hunt and captured  a  deer 
he  placed  under  a  palm  tree. As he was about to eat the deer  dried  palm  leaves
fell from  the  tree and sacred him away. Tiger continued the hunt and captured   an
antelope he placed next to an anthill. As he  was  about  to eat the antelope  it 
became  covered  with  ants.  Tiger  returned   to  the  Awo and asked what should
be done in order to reap the fruit of his efforts. Ifa advised tiger to make ebo. Tiger
made ebo. From that day on tiger ate all the game he captured on the hunt. 
Commentary:
Ifa says this person must make ebo to keep the fruit of their labor.
Etutu (offering): 4 eiyele (pigeon),  4 adie. (fowl),  1 piece of leather,  1 epo (bottle of
palm oil),  1 white plate and  55  nira (money), offered  to Ogun and Ifa.
Eluku - does - not - have - Oro - while - Oro - does - not - have - a - metal - bell
cast Ifa for the people of Idena - Magbon on the day the entire town was weeping for
good fortune. Ifa advised the people of Idena - Magbon to make ebo so they would
receive the  good fortune that would put an end to  their  weeping.  The  people 
of  Idena  - Magbon made ebo. It was on that day the people
of Idena - Magbon received the blessing of good fortune.
Commentary:
Ifa says this person should  make ebo  to  insure  good  fortune  comes their
way. Ifa says many  blessings  are  close  but  there  is  a  risk  they will be lost
if ebo is not made.
Etutu (offering): 2  agogo (metal bell), 2 eiyele (pigeon), 2 adie (fowl),
2 Osunsun (hard wood stick used to strike the bells) and money determined by the
diviner. Both bells are to  be  marked  with iyerosun. One bell is for the diviner and
the  other bell is for the person who has received the Odu.
Eewu (taboo): carry money 1n a purse or wallet blessed for protection.
 
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OSA MEJI

The - front - wheel - bears - money - while - the back - wheel - bears - beads -
while Ogedegede - keeps - on - shining - on - top - of - the - river
cast Ifa for Orunmila on the day he was preparing to go to far
places. Ifa advised Orunmila to make ebo before  starting  the
journey. Orunmila made ebo. Orunmila offered gin to those who were traveling with
him. When they finished  drinking they looked into each other's faces and  said the
man we wanted  to harm has  offered us gin. They all said they no longer wanted to
harm Orunmila.  From that day on Orunmila was unharmed.
Commentary:
Ifa says this person is going to work  with  a  stranger  and  they should go ahead
and  accept  the  job. Ifa says this person  will travel    to the lagoon where there will
be a breeze. (This is a reference to some  type of disruption  at  an
initiation).  Ifa says this person  has many enemies. Ifa says if this person
makes ebo their enemies will have a change in heart. Ifa says this person should
offer two bottles of gin, one should be given to this persons  enemies  and  the other 
should be given to the  diviner. Ifa says that before the  gin is given to this person's
enemies, this person should take  a  drink  from  the bottle in the presence of their
enemies.
Etutu (offering): 4 eiyele (pigeon), 4 adie (fowl), 1  epo (bottle of palm oil), 4 bags of
corn meal,  1 white  plate,  2  oti (bottles of  dry  gin),  and 100 nira (money) offered
to Iyaami.
While  - we - are  -  doing - good  -  nobody - says - anything - when  - we make - a 
mistake  - bad  -  people  - start - spreading  - the  - word
cast Ifa for Ejipabileseigi on the day he was in search of fame and
fortune. Ifa advised Ejipabileseigi to make ebo. Ejipabileseigi made ebo. From that
day on Ejipabileseigi was known as a great man. 
Commentary: 
Ifa says this person should make ebo on  behalf of the  elderly. Ifa says if this person
makes ebo they will not lose what they already have. Ifa says this person has
helped  many  people and  some of them do not appreciate the help. Ifa says this
person should ignore those who do not appreciate the  work  and  continue  to do
good things in the world. Ifa says good work will soon bring good fortune.
Etutu (offering): 4 eiyele (pigeon), 4 adie (fowl), obi (kolanuts), orogbo (bitter kola),
1 white plate, 1 epo (bottle of palm oil) and 25  nira (money) .
Eewu (taboo): soup eaten from the pot.
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IKA MEJI

The  - bird - flies - in - the  - sky while - the  - stranger - travels - by - sea  while -  the 
- dog - comes  - to - take - a  - name cast Ifa for  Erelu of the Sea, the son of the sea
boat, the shrine on top of the sea, on the day he  was  searching for
abundance.  Ifa advised  Erelu of  the Sea  to  make ebo. Erelu of the   Sea  
made ebo. From  that day on Erelu of the Sea received all the  blessings he asked
for. Erelu of the  Sea started  to  sing  and  dance  in  praise  of  the   Awo,  while 
the   Awo praised Ifa, while  ha  praised Olodumare. When  Erelu  of  the  Sea
started to sing, Esu put a song in his mouth. Erelu of the Sea sang:
Oko mi si oko mi gbo. Oko mi si, oko mi gbo
Ebute ire l oko mi lo. Etube ire l oko mi lo.
Sea boat come, sea boat shake. Sea boat come, sea boat  shake.
It is good sea where the boat is sailing.  It  is  good  sea  where the boat is sailing.
Commentary:
Ifa says this person should make ebo if they are going on  a journey. Ifa says this
person should make ebo if they earn a living with a boat. Ifa says this person will
become wealthy if they work with a stranger.
Etutu (offering): small wooden boat (to be placed on the white plate), ogede
weere. (banana), eyin (egg), 1 epo (bottle of palm oil), 1 adie. (fowl) and money
determined by the diviner, offered to Esu.
You  - are  - wicked  - I -  am  - wicked cast Ifa for Agbadu  (snake) who was soft in
the belly on the  day  Agbadu was  to be made a chief. Ifa advised Agbadu to
make ebo Agbadu refused to make ebo. From that day on whenever anyone
saw Agbadu they ran away.
Commentary:
Ifa says this person is having a difficult time in a personal relationship. Ifa says if this
person is married they are having problems in their marriage. Ifa says this  person  is
overly anxious and this condition is making their problems worse.  Ifa says there are
people who want to help this person, but this person is chasing them away. Ifa says
that this person needs courage.
Etutu (offering): 1 on agbadu (head of a snake), 1 eiyele (pigeon), 1 adie. (fowl),
1 epo (bottle of palm oil) and money to be determined by the diviner, offered to Esu
Eewu (taboo): grey monkey.
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OTURUPON MEJI 

Head  - of -  the -  tender - palm cast  Ifa for Ikusigbade (death forget me) on the

day  death was looking for her. Ifa advised Ikusigbade to
make ebo. Ikusigbade made ebo and received a blessing of long life.
Commentary:
Ifa says if this person is expecting a baby they must make ebo to
prevent abiku. Ifa says  the  baby  has  promised  the  Immortals  the baby would
return  to the land  of the ancestors  soon. Ifa says ebo must be made so the baby
will change its promise to return to the ancestors before becoming full- grown.
Etutu (offering): Mariwo (palm  fronds),  1  eiyele  (pigeon),  1  adie (fowl),
1 epo (bottle of palm oil), 1 white plate and  50  nira (money), offered to lbeji
Thin - leather - that - covered - the  - face - of
- Egungun cast Ifa for Yaya and Yaya on the day they both wanted to build a
house. Ifa advised Yaya and Yaya to make ebo. Yaya  refused  to 
make  ebo. Yaya made ebo. The house  made by Yaya fell down. The house  built
by Yaya lasted the rest of his  life and  he  lived comfortably from that day on.
Commentary:
Ifa says this person is looking for a new place to live. Ifa says this person must
make ebo to find a comfortable place to live.
Etutu (offering): adimu to ancestors, offered to Egungun and lbeji 
Eewu (taboo): three sided kola nut.
 
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OTURA MEJI 

As - water - flows - over - the - path - the -  path - flows - through  - the - Eri - river
cast Ifa for  the  Muslim  with  long cloths  on the  day  the Muslim with long cloths
was trying to follow the path of the    Immortals. Ifa advised the Muslim with long
cloths to make ebo. The Muslim with long cloths made ebo. From that day on things
went smoothly for the Muslim with long cloths.
Commentary:
Ifa says this person must lead a devotional life to receive blessings.
Etutu (offering): 4 Eiyele (pigeon), 4 adie (fowl), 2 sets of Muslim prayer beads,
1 epo (bottle of palm oil), 1 white plate and money determined by the diviner, offered
to Obatala. 
It - is - the - egg - that - reject - the - spirit - of - the  - child - it - was - the  -  sperm  -
that - rejected  - the  -  spirit - of -  the  - child  cast Ifa for Earth and the  destructive 
powers  living  on  earth,  on  the  day Earth wanted  to  make  sales  at  the 
market.  Ifa advised  Earth  to make ebo so Earth would not be damaged by the
destructive powers living on earth. Earth  made ebo, From  that day on all profit 
stayed with Earth.
Commentary:
Ifa says this person should make ebo so  the destructive ancestors in their family will
not steal their abundance. Ifa say this person should make an offer of kindness to
their colleagues so they do not become jealous and destructive.
Etutu (offering): 1 eiyele (pigeon), 1 adie (fowl), l  white plate, 1 epo (bottle of palm
oil) and 100 nira (money), offered to Obatala.
Eewu (taboo): uncooked oil.
 
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IRETE MEJI

 
Amukikutu cast Ifa for the people of Ipere Amuyo on the day they    were going to
use gin to nurse their children. Ifa advised the people of Ipere Amuyo to make ebo.
The people of Ipere Amuyo made ebo. From that day on the children
of Ipere Amuyo developed good character.
Commentary:
Ifa says this person will have many children. Ifa says this person should
make ebo so they will have abundance and good character.
Etutu (money): 1 adie. (fowl), 1 eiyele (pigeon), 1 bottle of palm oil, 1 white
plate, eko and 40 nira (money), offered to Osun and Ifa.
The   -  bottom  -  bead  - on  - the  - left - and  - the  -  bottom - bead - on - the  -
right  - never  - argued  - among -  themselves  cast Ifa for  Imo  omi on the day  she 
was  going  to  have  children  on  earth. Ifa advised  Imo omi to make ebo. Imo
omi made ebo. Imo omi received a blessing of children.  Imo  omi sang  and 
danced  in  praise  of  the  Awo, while  the Awo praised Ifa, while Ifa praised
Olodumare. When  Imo  omi started to sing, Esu put a song in her
mouth. Imo omi sang;
 
Ko de si omo late omo wun mi ju ileke
Ko de si omo late omo wun mi ju ileke
There are no children for sale, I love children more than beads.
There are no children for sale, I love children more than  beads.
Commentary:
Ifa says if a woman wants children she should make §.bQ with her jewelry and ask
the ancestors for a blessing of children.
Etutu: 1 eiyele (pigeon),  1 adie. (fowl),  beads, eko (corn  meal cakes),
1 epo (bottle of palm oil),  1 white plate and  45  nira (money),  offered
to Osun and  Ifa.
Eewu (taboo): cock, spinach.
 
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OSE MEJI

Poromisole cast Ifa for Otu on  the day Otu was making a journey

to  Ijebu. Ifa advised Otu to make Otu made  From  that  day on Otu was an
important person.
Commentary:
Ifa says this person should make ebo so they will be regarded as an  important
person.
Etutu (offering): 1 eiyele (pigeon), 1 adie (fowl), bean cakes, 1 epo (bottle of palm
oil), eko (corn meal cakes)  and  40  nira (money), offered to Ori.
When - night - comes - the - leaves - of - the - forest - become - transformed - while
- Gbodogi - leaves - become - transformed - into - a - person cast Ifa for Tuwase 
Ihuloko on  the  day  Tuwase  Ihuloko wanted the goodness from the  land of the 
Immortals  to meet him on earth.  Ifa  advised  Tuwase  Ihuloko  to   make  ebo. 
Tuwase   Ihuloko made ebo. From that day on the goodness from. the  land  of  the
Immortals made the journey to earth.
Commentary:
Ifa says the good fortune of this person is divided  between  the  realm of Spirit and
the realm of humans. Ifa says this person must make ebo to  receive the  blessings
of Spirit on earth.
Etutu (offering): 4 eiyele (pigeon), 4 adie (fowl), 1 epo (bottle of palm. oil), 1 white
plate and 30 nira (money), offered to Ori.
 
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ORAGUN MEJI (OFUN MEJI)

Ogbe - the - stranger - cast Ifa for Orisanla on the day Orisanla was searching for

abundance. Ifa advised Orisanla to make ebo. Orisanla made ebo. From that day
on Orisanla had all  the blessings he needed. Kiki ire (prayer for good fortune);
Ogbe funfun kenewen o dlfa fun Orisanla won, ni ko rubo,
pe  gbogbo  nkan to n' to  ko ni wo, o rubo ojo ti gbogbo 
nkan to n'to ko wo mo  niyen. Ase.
Ogbe the  stranger cast Ifa for Orisanla who was told to make ebo that all he was
doing would be sanctioned.  He made ebo and that was the day he received all the
blessings that he needed. May it be so.
Commentary:
Ifa says this person should worship Obatala. Ifa says if this person is
an Obatala worshipper they should make ebo to Obatala for abundance. Ifa says the
offering should be made with a recitation of this Odu.
Etutu (offering): adimu Obatala
All -  things  - appear  - as  - thorns  -  that  - affect  -  ones  - feet 
cast  Ifa for Elejiorangun on the day he was in the  midst  of  his 
enemies.  lfa advised  Elejiorangun to make ebo. Elejiorangun made ebo. From that
day on Elejiorangun defeated his enemies.
Commentary:
Ifa says this person must make ebo to Oro. JIa says Oro will support this person’s
effort to defeat their enemies.
Etutu (offering): 4 eiyele (pigeon), 4 adie (fowl), 1 epo (bottle of palm oil), 1 white
plate, eko (corn meal cakes)  and  money determined  by the diviner, offered to Oro.
Ejiogbe