YORUBA NEW YEAR TREADING 2025/2026

OTURUPON MEJI

ALSO KNOWN AS

OLOGBON MEJI

The Odu came with Ire Aiku (Longevity), and to attain this,

ebo is recommended for all traditionalists.

(OTURUPON MEJI)

IBO IRE AIKU

Ifa see long life, ifa said we shouldn’t be ingrate and there are lots of blessings for us this year till the coming year. Ifa said we should take good care of our children and wisdom, ifa will make us an honorable person, ifa said we should use enough knowledge akose this year till coming year.Ifa said there are lots enemies and we make Ebo for victory. Ifa said whosoever betrayed will perish, ifa said we should make Ebo so we won’t lost our blessings or wisdom, ifa said we should make Ebo against cripple because lots of people will have leg infection that will make them cripple. Ifa said lots of people will depart from us but they will still come back to us to bow,

Ifa said death is coming for those who have ignored their origin and their ancestors. Ifa said you should keep remembering your ancestors and feed them time to time.

This Ifa speaks about the importance of good memory, also to seek advice and not be someone who will go one way without asking friends/family members for advice on what to do. We must also yield to the advice of other wise people (Elders).

This Odu, Ologbon Meji also has messages about victory. Ifa says we will be victorious over our enemies; known and unknown enemies. Even some powerful enemies that may want to divert our attention from moving forward. We should be focused on our mission and our personal worship (spiritual lives).

This Odu Ifa talks about us having to make good decisions. Ifa WARNS us not to listen to advice that can mess with our mental health.

Ifa also speaks about the importance of Ifa initiation (Ite’Fa). This year, more people will move to Ifa Grove to be duly initiated to Ifa. Ologbon Meji also has advice for people to respect their orisha and Parents. Ifa says the initiates that are matured can be honored with chieftaincy. Their behavior and character need to be studied before being honored with any such title.

Ifa says from this Odu, Ifa speaks about good character. One must have good character. Ifa speaks about prosperity. It is important to appease our Ori. We must give thanks to our Ori. As we show more gratitude to our Ori, Ori will direct more blessings our way (ex. long life, good relationship life, wealth, and many more abundant blessings that we will need for running our daily lives).

This Odu Ifa also says we should appease Esu. Esu is the one that has the keys to the worlds’s bank. Esu is not going to deceive us. Esu will not divert our wealth elsewhere. Esu will bless us all. The most important aspect of this Odu is that we must pay homage to our ancestors. We must feed the Earth (Ile). We can do this twice in a year. For people who do not know how to feed the earth, you can learn from your spiritual father/mother. We must dig a whole in our place of abode. We will use: Obi Kola, Oti (any strong liquor), Epo (palm oil), and Iyo (edible salt). We can use rooster or hen to feed the earth. We can also feed Ile with yam. Either way, we appease our ancestors, They will aid us and accept all of our prayers.

Oturupon Meji also speaks about powerful enemies. Ifa used one bush rat that is known as IFADEERE. In this Odu, there was powerful animal Ekun (leopard) and Igbin (Snail), a gentle animal. Whenever Igbin wanted to climb the tree, the enemies (antagonist) would come. Igbin would look back and fall down. This happened twice. The third time, they called Igbin IFADEERE, Igbin said that he would not reply to them. I am using my mouth to climb this tree. My mouth is what I am using to conquer my enemies. We shall all be victorious over our enemies.

1. MESSAGES ABOUT PROSPERITY

i. Appeasement of Ori and Ifa is very important for devotees throughout this year. Ifa says people should call upon their Ori for blessings and call upon Ifa to help appeal to their Ori. It is necessary to note that while Ifa can appeal to Ori, receiving blessings depends on one’s Ori. Ifa says people who are appeasing their Ori regularly will be receiving multiple blessings. Ebo should be made with 2 rats, 2 fish, 2 hens, honey, gin, 2 pigeons, and kola nuts. After the ebo, Ifa and Ori will be

appeased. On this,

Ifa says:

Ologbon kan o ta koko omi seti aso

Omoran o moye erupe ile

Arinnaka o rinna debi ona gbe pekun

Gungigungi kan o gungi koja ewe

A difa fun, Orunmila

Baba n lo sode orun

Baba n lo ree gbe apo ori wale aye

Bi eniyan ba la la la, to ba laje meji loojo

Won a ni Ifa rere lo bi oluware

Ifa ko; Ori ni

Ori lo n se eyiun, Ifa ko

Bi eniyan ba la la la, to ba laya meji loojo

Won a ni Ifa rere lo bi oluware

Ifa ko; Ori ni

Ori lo n se eyiun, Ifa ko

Bi eniyan ba la la la, to ba bimo meji loojo

Won a ni Ifa rere lo bi oluware

Ifa ko; Ori ni

Ori lo n se eyiun, Ifa ko

Bi eniyan ba la la la, to ba nire meji loojo

Won a ni Ifa rere lo bi oluware

Ifa ko; Ori ni

Ori lo n se eyiun, Ifa ko

(TRANSLATION)

No wise person has the skill to tie water with cloth

No knowledgeable person can know the number of sand grains on the ground

No traveler can reach where the road ends

No tree climber can go beyond the leaves

Cast Ifa for Orunmila

He was going to the celestial realm

He was going to bring Ori’s doctrine

If one is blessed with two sources of income in a day

People will say he has good Ifa

It isn’t Ifa; It is Ori

It is Ori that does that. It is not Ifa

If one is blessed with two wives in a day

People will say he has good Ifa

It isn’t Ifa; It is Ori

It is Ori that does that. It is not Ifa

If one is blessed with two children in a day

People will say he has good Ifa

It isn’t Ifa; It is Ori

It is Ori that does that. It is not Ifa

If one is blessed with two fortunes in a day

People will say he has good Ifa

It isn’t Ifa; It is Ori

It is Ori that does that, it is not Ifa

ii. Ifa says people should appease their Ese, Legs so that the legs always direct them to the right place. Ebo is needed to guide against any kind of problems with legs. These problems with Legs range from; experiencing a delay in getting to the spot of fortunes, leaving the spot before fortune arrives and experiencing accident. Ebo should be made with 4 pigeons, honey, gin, kola nuts and money. After the ebo, each foot will be appeased with a pigeon and a kola nut. On this,

Ifa says:

Opebe awo ese

A difa fun ese

To n torun bo waye

Enikan kii gbimoran ko yo tese sile

(TRANSLATION)

Opebe, the Awo of the leg

Cast Ifa for the Leg when coming from Heaven to the earth

Here comes Opebe, the Awo of the leg

Nobody can execute any plan without the leg

iii. It is very necessary to note that we need support from people to achieve greatness. We should look for people’s favour. It is necessary to maintain good relationship with our fellow human beings. Ifa says the fortunes we are looking for are with our fellow human beings. We must be friendly with people so that they release unto us the blessings and favours within their capacity. Ebo should be made with 4 pigeons, honey, gin, kola nuts, money and palm oil. On this,

Ifa says:

Ologbon ni o ta koko omi seti aso

Omoran o moye eepe ile

Arinnaka ni o rin debi ile gbe pekun

Gungigungi o gungi ko re koja ewe

A difa fun orunmila

Baba n sawo relu Aanu

Aje lo wu mi o

Eyin eniyan! E saanu mi! Eyin eniyan!

Aya lo wu mi o

Eyin eniyan! E saanu mi! Eyin eniyan!

Omo lo wu mi o

Eyin eniyan! E saanu mi! Eyin eniyan!

Ire gbogbo lo wu mi o

Eyin eniyan! E saanu mi! Eyin eniyan!

Ero Ipo tofa, ire gbogbo way a de tuturu

(TRANSLATION)

No wise person has the skill to tie water with cloth

No knowledgeable person can know the number of sand grains on the ground

No traveler can reach where the road ends

No tree climber can go beyond the leaves

Cast Ifa for Orunmila

When he was going to the city of Aanu (Favor)

It is money that I need

Fellow human beings! kindly have compassion for me! Fellow human beings!

It is wife that I need

Fellow human beings! kindly have compassion for me! Fellow human beings!

It is children that I need

Fellow human beings! kindly have compassion for me! Fellow human beings!

It is all fortunes that I need

Fellow human beings! kindly have compassion for me! Fellow human beings!

Before long, all fortunes come in abundance

iv. Ifa says people should appreciate their benefactors. Spiritual children should refrain from abandoning their spiritual fathers and mothers. Ifa says, many people are experiencing difficulties because, they have forgotten their benefactors. People should retrace their steps and go back to the home where they were initiated. Also, people who are successful should remember the priests that were there for them when they were struggling. Ifa also says each home, shrine or temples should invite back their old priests who have not been seeing in the programs of such home, shrines or temples. Ifa says in some homes, shrines or temples where they are not recording success, they should know that somebody who was very resourceful to them has been forgotten. There is need for the presence of such person in their activities for success. Also, people who are advised for Ifa initiations should see this year as the best time. On this,

Ifa says:

Alapandede lo fo soke

Ko kan omi

Ko kan oke

A difa fun Okitibaba

Ti i se omoye Olu-Igbo

Okitibaba iwo lo lare o

Awa te eyi tan o

Ka tun le te omiran

Okitibaba iwo lo lare

(TRANSLATION)

The sparrow flies up

It does not touch the water

It does not touch the hill

Cast Ifa for Okitibaba

A prince of Olu-Igbo

Okitibaba you are right

We have finished this initiation

Let us have grace to do another initiation

Okitibaba, you are right

v. Ifa says each person should appease Ifa with honey. And throughout the year, we should always add honey to the items whenever we want to appease Ifa. This is necessary because of the despisers who may want to backbite and blackmail them out of envy. On this, Ifa says:

Oturupon meji e ni ko ponmo rere

A difa fun Ganniganni

Ti yoo maa sowo ganniganni kale aye

Owo ti mo ni le n gan mi si o

Ganniganni!

Egan o pe koyin ma dun.

Ganniganni!

(TRANSLATION)

Oturupon meji e ni ko ponmo rere

Cast Ifa for Ganniganni

Who will be despising people in the world

It is money that I have that you are despising me

Oh you despiser!

Your disposal does not stop honey from being sweet

Oh you despiser!

2. MESSAGES ABOUT ACHIEVEMENT OF GOALS

i. Ifa says everybody should recognize the imperfection on the part of human beings. For our goals to be achieved, we must admit that we are not perfect. Arrogance should be done away with. People in the position of authority should give proper recognition to their predecessors and consult the latter when it is necessary. Let us not forget our mentors and visit them for necessary advice. Our traditional rulers need to call upon the past rulers and give proper veneration to them. In order to record success in our endeavors, homage to our ancestors is very important whenever we lay our hands on anything. Ifa says there are many rituals that we could not get properly again. However, Ifa says giving reverence to the ancestors will straighten the rituals whether it is properly performed or not. There is a need to appease Egungun, the ancestors with a ram/he-goat/cock, gin, kola nuts, money, pap and kola nuts. On this,

Ifa says:

Pepe lawo ile

Otita lawo ale oja

Alapandede lo kole tan

Lo koju re si odoodoo

A difa fun Oyepolu

Omo Isoro nife

Baba re fi sile ku lenjelenje

Iya re fi sile ni rewerewe

Oyepolu ko mo dida owo

Oyepolu ko mo otite ale

Oyepolu ko mo okaara ebo ni hiha

Won wa ko ohun oro sile

O bu puru si ekun

O ni bi omi ni won koko ta sile oun o mo

Isoro orun, e wa bani toro yii so

O ni bi oti ni won koko ta sile oun o mo

Isoro orun, e wa bani toro yii se

(TRANSLATION)

Pepe is the home awo

Otita is the awo in the market

When sparrow makes its nest

It makes it face neither horizontal nor vertical

Cast Ifa for Oyepolu

A child of the chief priest of Ife

His father died when he was a kid

His mother died when he was a kid

Oyepolu hadn’t learn how to cast Ifa

Oyepolu hadn’t learnt how to imprint the odu on Ifa tray

Oyepolu hadn’t learnt how to make ebo

They invited him to make an appeasement

He started crying

He said “if water is to be poured down first” I do not know

Oh you past priests! Come and help me perfect this ritual

He said “if gin is to be poured down first” I do not know

Oh you past priests! Come and help me perfect this ritual

ii. Ifa says we should always heed advice. Some people think they are wise while they are not. People should relate with people without arrogance or seeing themselves as an island of wisdom. Ifa says, failure to heed to advice will lead to regret. On this,

Ifa says:

Ologbon kan o ta koko omi seti aso

Omoran o moye erupe ile

Arinnaka o rinna debi ona gbe pekun

Gungigungi kan o gungi koja ewe

A difa fun Alabahun Ajapa

To n ko gbogbo ogbon ile aye gun ori igi lo ree ko

Nje ogbon ti Ahun gbon

Eyin ni fi n to Igbin

Ogbon o tan laye

Ogbon ku leyin

(TRANSLATION)

No wise person has the skill to tie water with cloth

No knowledgeable person can know the number of sand grains on the ground

No traveler can reach where the road ends

No tree climber can go beyond the leaves

Ifa revelation to Alabahun, the tortoise

When he gathered all wisdom of the world and wanted to hide them on a tree

So, no matter the degree of wisdom of Alabahun, the tortoise

He cannot withstand the wisdom of Igbin, the snail

Wisdom can never be exhausted

There will always be more wisdom to explore

3. mESSAGES ABOUT VICTORY

i. Enemies are abound. Ifa assures us of overcoming the enemies. Ebo is needed for this. With the ebo, the enemies will be overpowered. Ebo will be made with a he-goat/3 cocks, a big rat, palm oil, money, gin, corn meal, soap and Ifa leaves including segunsete. After the ebo, the Ifa leaves will be used to prepare soap for the person to bath. On this, Ifa says:

Bi oti ba kunna ni akunju a maa pani

Bi oogun ba po lapo ju a yani ni were

Bi a ba loba ni aniju iwin ni mo sinni

A difa fun Osanyin Baawe

Ti yoo segun ota re

Owo bewe segunsete temi

Ma se won logun

Maa sewon lote

(TRANSLATION)

When one takes too much alcohol, one becomes intoxicated

If one uses too many charms, one becomes insane

If one has too much authority, one becomes unreasonably authoritative

Ifa message to Osanyin Baawe

Who would overcome his enemies

Here is segunsete leaves

I will surely win the war

I will surely overcome the conspiracy

ii. Also, to overcome enemies of progress, there is need for us to appease Ile, the mother earth represented by Orisa Edan. The items of sacrifice include 3 cocks, 3 hens, 3 snails, 3 pigeons, gin, 3 kola nuts, 3 bitter kola and 3 alligator pepper. After the ebo, Edan will be appeased. On this,

Ifa says:

Ologbon kan o ta koko omi seti aso

Omoran o moye erupe ile

Arinnaka o rinna debi ona gbe pekun

Gungigungi kan o gungi koja ewe

A difa fun Orunmila, Opitan

Baba n be laarin ota

Ebo ni won ni o se

O sigbebo nibe o rubo

Okunrin nib a n ba wa sota

Ile pe e, ile pe e rere

Obirin nib a n ba wa sota

Ile pe e, ile pe e rere

Gbogbo eni ti ba n ba wa sota

Ile pe e, ile pe e rere

(TRANSLATION)

No wise person has the skill to tie water with cloth

No knowledgeable person can know the number of sand grains on the ground

No traveler can reach where the road ends

No tree climber can go beyond the leaves

Ifa message to Orunmila, the historian

When he was amidst enemies

He was asked to make ebo

He complied

If it is a man that is waging war against us

Ile, the mother earth, should swallow him

If it is a woman who is waging war against us

Ile, the mother earth, should swallow him

Anybody who is waging war against us

Ile, the mother earth should swallow the person

4. HERITAGE PRESERVATION

i. People should call upon the Orisa of their forefathers and people who are told to get initiated into Ifa should not delay it this year. Ifa says there will be a lot of blessings for the Ifa initiates. Everybody must appease his/her Ifa with a goat. On this, Ifa says:

Olunraga

Olunrege

Yeye agbe lo laro

Yeye aluko lo losun

A difa fun Kuegbe, omo Morere nife o

Morere, Ifa ni oo gbe Kuegbe fun mi

(TRANSLTION)

Olunraga

Olunrege

The mother of Agbe, the blue touraco bird, makes dye

The mother of Aluko, the pink touraco bird, makes cam wood

Cast Ifa for Kuegbe, the child of Morere in Ife

Morere, it is Ifa that will bless Kuegbe for us

ii. Ifa says people should stop syncretizing Ifa with alien practices. People should stop bowing to the gods of the strangers and stay within the spirituality of the Oduduwa race. Ifa says many are not having peace of mind, and they are experiencing calamity upon calamity because they have abandoned their heritage. People who are in foreign faiths should revert to the Oduduwa indigenous faith for the comfort of life and peace of mind. On this,

Ifa says:

Oku ku oku di eegun

Okunrun gidigba lo ti ba ohun irahun wole lo

A difa fun Aweremegun

Ti won bi loroloro

Ti won bi lopalopa

To se tan to loun o bo Egungun baba oun mo

To se tan to loun o bo Orisa baba oun mo

Aweremegun, ojo ti o ba fori bale fun baba onibaba logun mu e

(TRANSLATION)

When one dies he/she becomes an ancestor

Okunrun gidigba lo ti ba ohun irahun wole lo

Ifa message to Aweremegun

Who was born into a family where indigenous practice is prominent

Who was born into a family where Orisa practice is prominent

Who later turned against his ancestors

Who later turned against his ancestral Orisa

Aweremegun, the day you bow down for another person’s ancestor, you are doomed

iii. There is need to give due respect to the Babalawo in the community no matter the age. Orunmila says that every Babalawo is a representative of him, and people should give the honor that they would give to Orunmila to every Babalawo. Also, Ifa says that all Babalawo should respect their position and play the fatherly role they are expected to play in the community. Oturuponmeji also advises that men should be responsible and take good care of their children. This is necessary so that they will have responsible children to survive them. Ifa advises that men who have children outside should not allow the children to suffer neglect or leave only the mothers to bear the burdens of taking care of the children. On this,

Ifa says:

Ologbon kan o ta koko omi seti aso

Omoran o moye erupe ile

Arinnaka o rinna debi ona gbe pekun

A difa fun Orunmila

Yoo bimo yoo so gbogbo won ni baba

Eni e ri e pe ni baba

Orunmila rele Olokun ko de

Eni e ri e pe ni baba

(TRANSLATION)

No wise person has the skill to tie water with cloth

No knowledgeable person can know the number of sand grains on the ground

No traveler can reach where the road ends

No tree climber can go beyond the leaves

Ifa revelation to Orunmila

When he would give birth to children and name all of them Baba, Father

Whoever you see, you can call Baba

Orunmila has gone to Olokun’s abode without return

Whoever you see can be called Baba

iv. Ifa says that the devotees of Ifa have two major enemies. The enemies are trying to destroy them. However, Ifa has promised that no matter the degree of threat, devotees of Ifa can never be overpowered by the enemies. Ifa says that devotees of Ifa will soon be congratulated. Ebo will be made with 2 he-goats/cocks, palm oil, money, kola nuts and palm oil. On this,

Ifa says:

Ajalu yekeyekeyeke

A difa fun Epon

Lojo to n be laarin ota

Itan otun, ota epon ni

Itan osi, ota epon ni

Eyin o mo pe ewu lo n wu epon

Epon kii fo

(Translation)

Ajalu yekeyekeyeke

Cast Ifa for Epon, the Scrotum

When it was amidst enemies

Right thigh is an enemy of Epon

Left thigh is an enemy of Epon

Don’t you know that Epon always encounter danger

Epon, the Scrotum cannot burst

5. PROTECTION AND SECURITY OF LIVES

i. Ifa says people needs to make ebo to escape dangers. Also, there is a need to make ebo for people who are in captivity to escape or be rescued. Ebo is to be made with a he-goat/cock, a big rat, palm oil, solid pap, money, gin and kola nuts. On this, Ifa says:

Kudukudukudu awo Meji-Jolo

A difa fun Meji-jolo to n torun bo waye

Ebo ni won ni o se

O gbebo nibe o rubo

Ewu ni wu epon

Epon kii fo

E ba mi ki epon pe o ku ewu

(TRANLATION)

Kudukudukudu the priest Meji-Jolo

Cast Ifa for Meji-Jolo, the scrotum, when coming to the earth

It was asked to make ebo

It complied

Epon always encounters danger

Epon cannot burst

Let us greet Epon and congratulate it

ii. Ologbonmeji is warning people to be vigilant. We should not trust people. The powerful people should refrain from torturing or killing the powerless. Ifa says hidden murderers will be exposed and people will escape assassination. There is a need to make ebo with 3 cocks, a long stick, needles and hammer. The story is about Ekun, the Leopard, who was planning to kill Ifadeere. The Leopard pretended that it died and they invited Ifadeere to come and do the funeral rites. Ifadeere went for divination and was told to be careful. Ifadeere got there and did as the Babalawo told him. That was why it escaped the trap set by the Leopard. After the ebo, Ogun will be appeased. On this,

Ifa says:

Ologbon ni soro ologbon

Amokisi ni soro ekun

ijalakesi mo ki e

ijalakesi mo je e

mo je o ye

mo je o gbo

A difa fun Ekun

A lukin fun Ifadeere

Gidi mo kan

Jaarajaara

Ekun kin lo wa sun?

Jaarajaara!

Aawe ta lo wa gba?

Jaarajaara!

Oro ta lo wa se?

Jaarajaara!

Ekun Ekun ni mow a sun

Jaarajaara!

Aawe Ekun ni mo wa gba

Jaarajaara!

Oro Ekun mow a se

Jaarajaara!

O ba wole o sunkun

Jaarajaara

O ba wole o gbaawe

Jaarajaara!

O ba wole o saro

Jaarajaara!

Ekun ibobo lo wa sun

Ibobo lo ya aso

Bo ibi oo ro

Keni tete dele

Keni pajuba lawusa

Jaarajaara!

(TRANSLATION)

The sages do funeral rites of their fellow sages

The cheetah do funeral rites of the leopards

Ijalakesi, I greet you

Ijalakesi, I answer you

I answer you to survive

I answer you to live long

Ifa revelation to Ekun, the Leopard

Ifa revelation to Ifadeere

I knocked the door

Jaarajaara

Who have you come to weep for?

Jaarajaara

Who have you come to mourn?

Jaarajaara

Whose funeral rite have you come to perform?

jaarajaara

I have come to weep for Ekun, the Leopard

Jaarajaara!

I have come to mourn Ekun, the Leopard

Jaarajaara!

I have come to perform the funeral rite of Ekun, the Leopard

Jaarajaara!

Come inside to weep

Jaarajaara

Come inside to mourn

Jaarajaara!

Come inside to perform the funeral rite

Jaarajaara!

It is your brother you have come to mourn

Your brother is dead

Enter to perform the ritual

So that you return home in time

So that you go home to face your own farming work

Jaarajaara

iii. Ifa warns us against betraying our brothers. Every betrayer, traitor and mischievous individual will fall into the traps set by himself/herself. Ifa says evil people who constitute a danger will be exposed in the community. On this,

Ifa says:

Awa ara wa la oo soro ara wa

A difa fun Ifadeere

To n lo soro Ekun ninu igbo

O ku ni tabi ko ku o

E wo Ekun eran odale

(TRANSLATION)

Friends mourn each other

Ifa revelation to Ifadeere

When going to do funeral rites of Ekun in the forest

Whether he dies or not

Look at Ekun, a mischievous animal

iv. Ifa says people who have foster children need to make ebo. They also need to be very careful in their dealings with the foster children. Ifa warns that people should seek divine guidance before going into adopting children whose parents are not relatives to them to avoid fight. Ebo will be made with 3 cocks/a he-goat, a big rat, palm oil, money and gin. On this, Ifa says:

Oturuponmeji

A difa fun Pepe

Pepe n lo gba omo Aja to

Eniyan to gbebo nibe ko rubo

Oturuponmeji

Cast Ifa for Pepe

When Pepe wanted to adopt the child of Aja as a foster child

Whoever heard the prescribed ebo should comply

6. ECONOMY

i. Ifa says for economic growth of the land, people should invest more on farming. Farming will yield great profit. People with other professions should consider combining farming with their professions. Ifa advises that people should consider using the portion of land in sixteens, like sixteen plots or acres, in order to have a good harvest and profit. Ebo should be made with 8 pigeons, gin, honey, money, palm oil, corn meal and kola nuts. On this,

Ifa says:

Ma ki mi mo inu re ko dara

Adin re ko sunwon

Adeleeba losi awo

Ataamu losi ode

Arokoobodunde losi awon agbe

A difa fun Orunmila

Baba n lo ree dako ni perepere odo

Won ni ori ebe kerindinlogun ni yoo ti he ire wale

Awo n ree gbin eebu ojo

Kawo o la lo dara

Awo gbin owo loni

Awo gbin eebu ojo

Awo gbin owo o

(TRANSLATION)

Do not greet me again, you do not have a clean mind

Your attitude is bad

Not to meet an Awo at home makes the awo poor

Missing targets makes a hunter wretched

Poor harvest makes a farmer bankrupt

Ifa revelation to Orunmila

When he was going to cultivate farm besides the river

He was told that he would come across fortunes on the sixteenth heap

A priest is going to plant yam tubers during the raining season

Getting good harvest should be the result

Awo, the priest has planted money today

Awo, the priest has planted yam tuber in the raining season

Awo, the priest has planted money

ii. People who are into agriculture and those who are planning to move from another profession to agriculture should make ebo to have a good harvest. Ifa says they should be ready to employ any available modern technology for better harvest and production. On this, Ifa says:

Ogbon inu ologbon ni ologbon fi n jeun

Osiwere eniyan ni ko mo imoran ara re gba

A difa fun Orunmila

Baba fe lo mu ile budo

Ero Ipo tofa e wa bani ni wowo ire

(TRALASTION)

The wise person’s means of livelihood is his wisdom

A stupid person cannot maintain his/her own life

Ifa revelation to Orunmila

When he was going to have a new settlement

All and sundry, come and meet us amidst fortunes

iii. Ifa says people should learn to associate with people who are more knowledgeable than they are. And people who have left brilliant people should try to make friends with them again. The leaders and policy makers should not left experts in each field behind in the process of making policies. On this, Ifa says:

Ologbon kan o ta koko omi seti aso

Omoran o moye erupe ile

Arinnaka o rinna debi ona gbe pekun

Gungigungi kan o gungi koja ewe

A difa fun Irunwo Irunmole ojukotun

A bu fun Igba Irunmole ojukosi

Lojo ti won ni awon o ni ba Orunmila se mo

(TRANSLATION)

No wise person has the skill to tie water with cloth

No knowledgeable person can know the number of sand grains on the ground

No traveler can reach where the road ends

No tree climber can go beyond the leaves

Ifa revelation to the four hundred Imole on the right side

Ifa revelation also to the two hundred Imole on the left side

When they said they would not relate with Orunmila any longer

7. MARITAL ISSUE

Ifa says couples should be serious in their affairs and dealings. The wife should not make jest of the husband whenever the husband is serious. Also, Ifá says the wives need to stay away from too much play even at home let alone with people outside. This is because, too much play, unnecessary familiarities and unethical laughters will lead to domestic crisis and might destroy relationships. On this,

Ifa says:

Ka segi nigbo

Ka ru ni ibu wolu

A difa fun Ejioturu

Baba n lo soko Erin

Ebo ni won ni ko se

O gbebo bee ni ko ru

Egba aisebo aisetutu

E o rifa ojounni bi ti n se

(TRANSLATION)

Cutting wood in the forest

And carrying it horizontally to the town

Revelation of Ifa to Ejioturu

When going to marry Erin (Laughter) as a wife

He was advised to make ebo

He refused to make the ebo

Refusal to make the ebo and etutu

See the unfavorable impact

8. CHILD BEARING

Ifa says barren couples will become parents. Ebo is needed with two rats, two fish, two hens, two wooden spoons, palm oil, money, gin, solid corn meal and two kola nuts. After the ebo, Ifa will be appeased. On this,

Ifa says:

Eegun ni n gbenu aso difa

Orisa ni n gbenu ala dibo

A difa fun Otu

Lojo to n moju ekun sogbere omo

Ebo ni won ni ko se

O si gbebo nibe o rubo

Igba Otu ru ipon meji nire omo de

(TRANSLATION)

It is the Egungun who cast Ifa while inside the mantle

It is Orisa who wears white cloth while clenching the Ifa determinants

Ifa revelation to Otu

When longing for children

He was advised to make ebo

He complied

It was when Otu made ebo with two wooden spoons that she became parent

9. RULERS AND LEADERS

i Ifa says ire aiku, long life for our traditional rulers and leaders. To actualize the blessing of longevity, ebo should be made with a he-goat, a cutlass, a big rat, palm oil, money, gin and pap. On this,

Ifa says:

A gegi nigbo, igi ye

A difa fun Erinmodo

Ti yoo joba Igi ninu igbo

Erinmodo oba Igi

Edumare ma je ki Erinmodo o le wo

Erinmodo oba Igi

(TRANLATION)

A gegi nigbo, igi ye

Cast Ifa for Erinmodo

Who will be the king of the trees in the forest

Erinmodo, the king among the trees

Edumare, do not ever let Erinmodo fall

Erinmodo, the king among the trees

ii. Ifa says people need to be of good character. They must not be too harsh so that they will not become infamous. People in the position of authority should be accessible to their subjects. Ifa is saying that some leaders, traditional rulers and even family heads are of bad character. If they continue like that, their subjects will turn against them and that will subject them to disrespect and ridicule. On this,

Ifa says:

Ogbon ni pe ko to ranni

Were kii gbe ran omo eniyan

A difa fun Otonporo

Ti se omo iya Ere

Ebo ni won ni ko wa se

O gbebo bee ni ko ru

Otonporo, o ba pawa re da

Ko le lomo leyin bi ere

(TRANSLATION)

It takes time for one to learn wisdom from the wise

Stupidity infects people quickly

Revelation of Ifa to Otonporo

Who was a sibling of Ere

He was advised to make Ebo

He refused

Otonporo, change your character

So that you can have followers like Ere

10. EDUCATION

I. Ifa says people should take acquisition of knowledge serious. Education should be given priority. People should not hesitate to dedicate their time and spend money on education. Education and the acquisition of knowledge is needed to tackle the challenges of the world. Ifa says people will be rewarded based on merit this year. For one to be successful, there is a need for hard work and dedication. On this,

Ifa says:

Ologbon kan o ta koko omi seti aso

Omoran o moye erupe ile

Arinnaka o rinna debi ona gbe pekun

A difa fun Orunmila

Nijo ogbon so seti omi, ni Morere-Agbada

Ebo ni won ni ki o se

O si gbebo nibe o rubo

Ero Ipo tofa

E wa bani niwowo ire

N la n bani lese Obarisa

(TRANSLATION)

No wise person has the skill to tie water with cloth

No knowledgeable person can know the number of sand grains on the ground

No traveler can reach where the road ends

No tree climber can go beyond the leaves

Ifa revelation to Orunmila

When wisdom was available in the riverine area in Morere-Agbada

He was advised to make ebo

He complied

All and sundry

Come and meet us amidst blessings

In such condition we meet people at the feet of Obarisa

II. Ifa says people need to focus on the thorough development of their cognitive domain. This will lead to great achievements. On this, Ifa says;

Orunmila lo di ogbon inu

Ifa mo lo di aaye ikun

O ni ogbon inu kii won orogbo

Orunmila lo di ogbon inu

Ifa mo lo di aaye ikun

O ni ogbon inu kii won orogbo

Orunmila lo di ogbon inu

Ifa mo lo di aaye ikun

O ni ogbon inu kii won ataare

Orunmila lo di ogbon inu

Ifa mo lo di aaye ikun

O ni ona merindinlogun ni ewe oniyenye n pin si

Gbogbo re ni fi lu kara bi ajere

O ni iye awo pegba

Iye awo ko se ona kan

(TRANSLATION)

Orunmila says it is a matter of wisdom

I say it is a matter of creating space for acquisition of knowledge

He said wisdom is never absent in the bitter kola

Orunmila says it is a matter of wisdom

I say it is a matter of creating space for acquisition of knowledge

He said wisdom is never absent in the kola nuts

Orunmila says it is a matter of wisdom

I say it is a matter of creating space for acquisition of knowledge

He said wisdom is never absent in the alligator pepper

Orunmila says it is a matter of wisdom

I say it is a matter of creating space for acquisition of knowledge

He said oniyenye leaf has sixteen holes

It absorbs through all holes like a perforated pot

He said an initiate’s retentive ability is be enormous

An initiate’s ability to acquire knowledge is not through a single means

III. This year, there is a need to make soup for the trainees learning Ifa and students in primary, secondary and tertiary schools to enhance their retentive ability. Esisi leaves will be used for soup with a cat fish, cray fish and all ingredients. After cooking, put iyerosun on the opon Ifa and imprint Oturuponmeji on it. Recite the verse. Add the iyerosun to the soup and eat the soup. On this,

Ifa says:

Eyi belibeli ni omo igun

Eyi belibeli n lomo akala

A difa fun Orunmila opitan

Won ni omo re o ni logbon lori

Ifa ni omo temi a logbon lori

A kii fi iru diyan obe ko lo

Esisi, Ifa ma je kiye temi o ra

A kii fi iyo diyan obe ko lo

Esisi, Ifa ma je kiye temi o ra

A kii fi epo diyan obe ko lo

Esisi, Ifa ma je kiye temi o ra

A kii fi eja diyan obe ko lo

Esisi, Ifa ma je kiye temi o ra

A kii fi eran diyan obe ko lo

Esisi, Ifa ma je kiye temi o ra

A kii fi ikan diyan obe ko lo

Esisi, Ifa ma je kiye temi o ra

Orunmila le o mo pe enu nla leja nla fi mu omi nibu

Oturuponmeji! Iwo lo logbon aye

Wa ko ogbon si mi ninu

Wa ko aaye simi nikun

(TRANLATION)

The sluggish one is the child of Igun, the vulture

The dullard is the child of Akala, the ground horn bill

Ifa revelation to Orunmila, the historian

They said his child will not have wisdom

Ifa said my own child will have wisdom

We do not add iru, the locust beans to the soup for it to become tasteless

Esisi, Ifa do not let me lose my cognitive domain

We do not add pepper to the soup for it to become tasteless

Esisi, Ifa do not let me lose my cognitive domain

We do not add salt to the soup for it to become tasteless

Esisi, Ifa do not let me lose my cognitive domain

We do not add palm oil to the soup for it to become tasteless

Esisi, Ifa do not let me lose my cognitive domain

We do not add fish to the soup for it to become tasteless

Esisi, Ifa do not let me lose my cognitive domain

We do not add meat to the soup for it to become tasteless

Esisi, Ifa do not let me lose my cognitive domain

We do not add garden egg to the soup for it to become tasteless

Esisi, Ifa do not let me lose my cognitive domain

Orunmila said don’t you know that a big fish drinks water with big mouth in the river

Oturuponmeji! All wisdoms of the world belong to you

Endow me with wisdom

Endow me with knowledge

TABOOS AND CULTIVATED HABITS OF THE YEAR

Do not practice syncretism

No adoption of a child who is not a relative without guidance from Ifa

Do not despise people

Do not solely enter the room with a sick or dead person

Do not carry the luggage whose contents you do not know

KEY WARNINGS AND GUIDANCE:

Avoid Arrogance and Deceit. Oturupon meji warns that ego and pride destroy what is built.

Refrain from betrayal and backbiting

This year will test character. Those who endure with truth will rise.

Health, spiritual protection, and rituals of inner purification are essential.

We must do eco to ward off spiritual instability.

Seek regular guidance from Ifa or Trusted Babalawo/Iyanifa

Use herbs such as Ewe Tete, Ewe Akoko, and Ori for purification and balance.

Offerings to Esu, Orunmila, and Egbe Orun may be required based on divination ase ire gbogbo..

THE INPORTIENT ORISA FOR THE YEAR

EGUNGU_ANCESTOR

EGBE ORUN_HEAVEN MATE

ORI-CREATOR

AJE_ORISAOF WEALTH

ESU ODARA_WHO CLEAR THE PATH

OGUN_GOD OF IRON

IFA_ORUMILA

OSANYIN_ORISHA THAT OWNTHEMEDICINE

ILE(EDAN)_OGBONI

IBEJI_TWINS.

MESSAGE COLLATED BY Ifa Priests from Nigeria,

Republic of Benin,

Republic of Togo,

Brazil,

Trinidad and Tobago,

Mexico, United States of America,

Venezuela,

Cuba,

Argentina,

Panama,

Britain,

Switzerland,

Germany,

Ghana,

Sweden,

Italy and France

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