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ON
THE READINGS
OF
IRETE IROSUN
FOR
RODRIGO LARA BAUTISTA
SOLAGBADE POPOOLA
Lagos, Nigeria.
September, 2011.
SYNOPSIS
ON
THE READINGS
OF
IRETE IROSUN
FOR
SOLAGBADE POPOOLA
Lagos, Nigeria.
September, 2011.
The synopsis is presented under the following subtitles:
1. Introduction
2. Pre-initiation Divination
3. Post-Initiation Divination
4. Brief History
5. Readings of the message
6. Affiliated Irunmole/Orisa
7. Possible Names
8. Possible Profession
9. Taboos
10. Glossary
INTRODUCTION
The information you are about to receive from this reading of your
Odu, which was revealed during Itenifa ( Ifa initiation) is the workings
of the dynamic forces within you, which were formed by your
emanation and at the point of your existence on this terrestrial plane.
Also, it bothers on the cosmic forces that are spiritual and beyond
your control.
The dynamic forces are your potentials, natural qualities and strength
of your character to be controlled in order to strengthen your public
image and boost your popularity. Whereas, the cosmic forces or
components are from Ayanmo, Akunleyan and Akunlegba, these
three components are loosely described as Destiny or Heavenly
gift/virtues.
The Ayanmo is interplay to forces, which are usually divine, and in
consonant with the inventive precepts of Olodumare (The Almighty
God of creation). Ayanmo of your life cannot be changed. Once you
are created with it, it remains so till the expiration of your life on this
planet earth. Ayanmo includes sex of an individual, race, family,
parent, growth, and other natural rules of which an individual must
tow and obey.
Akunleyan are the virtues and values chosen in heaven consequent
upon your actions/activities in your previous evolution or existence.
They are actually things chosen by you and most of the time form
your likes and dislikes or taboo.
Akunlegba are the gifts or virtues added by various Irunmole at the
presence of Onibode (celestial sentinel) in heaven or just before you
emanate into the world. They are like spices, additives, preservatives,
and vehicles of propagation of Ayanmo and Akunleyan or things that
complement the Akunleyan in order to fulfill your destiny on earth.
The reading of your Odu helps to determine or reveal your talent
limitations, assets, shortcomings, possibilities and probabilities. You
should use the appropriate ebo (sacrifice) which has same polarity
and magnetism to your Odu in order to discover love, fortune health,
hope, happiness, fulfilment in life and longevity.
You should also avoid such things, which may hinder your talents, or
discoveries by observing your taboos as explained to you during your
Itenifa (Ifa initiation)
Pre-initiation Divination (dwgbd)
Pre-initiation divination (Adawogbodu) is usually done before a
would-be initiate enters the Ifa grove. The essence of this divination is
to reveal the present situation of things about the person. It states
further and justifies the need or necessity for the initiation.
Sometimes, a clue or hint is revealed about any unforeseen problems
that may arise in the course/process of initiation. Sometimes too it
gives a guide or direction to be followed or observed during the
initiation.
The appropriate ebo (sacrifice) is done immediately, so that a hitch
free initiation is achieved, and to correct or amend any sad or ugly
occurrences that might have beset the would-be initiate.
Post Initiation Divination (ta)
Ita, in simple translation means the post initiation divination usually
done on the third day of Itenifa (Ifa Initiation). The significance of Ita is
to reveal the situation of things surrounding the initiate which may
likely happen in the near future. It acts as a support to the Odu
revealed at initiation. Through this divination, a babalawo is told by Ifa
if all the rituals and rites of initiation had been divinely endorsed by
the Irunmole and ultimately by God.
Ita, also re-emphasises and re-validates certain messages that are
sacrosanct in the main Odu reveal at initiation.
Sacrifices (ebo) are made immediately in order to engender good
tidings and possibly prevent any unhealthy occurrence that may arise
in the near future.
Translation
The trap setters are those who dance in the forest
But those who set trap in the plain are usually
covered with dust
Gradually, one gets accustomed to the setting of
trap in the forest
This was the Ifa cast for Sekere
The one whom people to beat with a stick
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Sekere has declared never to be beaten with a
stick anymore
My body is full of Okun beads
My body is an embodiment of treasure
2. Ifa says that you should always heed the advice of Ifa
and follow its tenets conscientiously. Ifa says you must
always be open to those under you; such as your
subordinates, students, followers, etc. and must not
hide anything from them in terms of study, strategies,
plans etc. This becomes necessary in order to avoid any
serious mistake that may occur during the process of
carrying out assignments. There is also the need to
offer ebo to avert protracted ailment that may render
you bed-ridden. Ifa says that you will be fortunate to
render services to important personalities in the society,
who shall in turn reward you immensely. You need to
offer ebo with three roosters, two pigeons and
money. On this, Ifa says
Translation
Ifa initiation with the Osun staff fully erect
This was the Ifa cast for Orunmila
When going to initiate the child of Olokun
Serinade into Ifa
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Is this the initiation you have officiated that made
you slept off
The Ifa initiation is done with the Osun staff in a
steady position
Translation
Pakomu, the babalawo of Ode, hunter
He cast Ifa for Ode
When he was going on hunting expedition to the
seven forests and seven wildernesses
The rain has not stopped, yet you say is not as
much as that of yesterday
This was the awo who cast Ifa for Onyagbe, the
farmer
The one with a vast expanse of farmland
When he was working without any reward to show
for it
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Before long, not too far
The ire of prosperity came trooping in
One day, Ode, the hunter went for Ifa consultation about his
coming hunting expendition, whether he would become
successful or not. He was told that he would be successful
but he needed to offer ebo so that his proceeds are not lost
out to another person. Ode refused, He boasted that with
his might, nobody on earth could take away his hunting
proceeds. Since Ifa, had informed him that he would be
successful, he would only offer ebo for success and there
was no need to offer the other one since he possessed
deadly charms that could kill any animal and even human
beings as well. Nobody, according to him, could overcome
him and take his proceeds away.
On the other hand, Onyagbe, the farmer also went for Ifa
consultation on how to make headway in his farming job. He
was advised to be patient and that he would surely succeed
that year. He was advised to offer ebo with one pigeon, one
hen, one guinea fowl one rooster and money. He was also
advised to be observing Ifa worship days. He complied.
Translation
Onyagbe is the one that would take over Odes
wealth 2ce
If ode had offered the ebo as prescribed
He would have become wealthy
Onyagbe has taken over odes wealth
Translation
He declared that nobody should quarrel with
Gbinrin ahun
Gbinrin ahun
Nobody dare eat the tortoise with its shell
Gbinrin ahun
Nobody should fight with Gbinrin ahun
Gbinrin ahun
Nobody dare eat porcupine with its spikes
Gbinrin ahun
Nobody should fight with Gbinrin ahun
Gbinrin ahun
If death kills the kolanut, it will leave out oofa (the
fifth lobe)
Gbinrin ahun
Nobody should fight with Gbinrin ahun
After eating eko meal, the leaves are forgiven
Gbinrin ahun
Nobody should fight with Gbinrin ahun
5. Ifa says that you should not use adin, palm-kernel oil,
in order to avoid childbearing problem and
unconsummated fortune. You need to offer ebo with
four rats, four fish, four hens and money. You should
always add camwood to your body cream and be using
it to rub your body at all times. On this Ifa says:
Translation
Ate ninu Irosun
O ba buubuu labe e holo
Cast Ifa Ponpola (a riverine tree)
The one that rubbed camwood and not palm-
kernel oil on her body for the sake of child bearing
She was advised to offer ebo
She complied
Before long, not too far
Join us in the midst of many children
In this odu, Ponpola used to cherish palm kernel oil for use
as lotion, not knowing that her Ori abhored such type of oil.
For a long time, she was lamenting for being childless. She
however went for Ifa consultation and was advised to offer
ebo and to desist from using palm-kernel oil to rub on her
body; instead she should be using camwood. She complied.
Later, she became blessed with happy children.
A te nnu Irosun
O yori gagaaga ninu u holo
Dia fun Eesu gudugbu (Ileke)
Tii yoo gbenu omokun dara
Won ni ko rubo
O gbebo, o rubo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E wa ba ni bola
E wa wore
Translation
A te nnu Irosun
O yori gagaaga ninu holo(alias)
Cast Ifa for Eesu gudugbu ( a type of bead)
The one who would perform wonders in the midst
of other okun beads
She was advised to offer ebo
She complied
Not too long, not too far
Come and meet us in abundant wealth.
Translation
For one to be distressed is sad
And for one to be suffering is even worse
To suffer seriously with indignation is the worst
thing that could ever happen to one
These were Ifas messages for Oniloko, the
offspring of Arelu
The one who tied knots of herbs for victory over
adversaries
He was advised to offer ebo because of the
stranger he admitted into his house.
Translation
Ate nnu irosun
O yori daradara ninu holo
If one is being bitten by insect
Let us admit it
And if one is not bitten
Let us admit it too
Ifas message for Mojokun
The wife of Iku, Death
The same message was given to Orunmila
When planning to take over Mojokun
Who was the wife of Iku
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
This woman resembles Mojokun
She only has her likeness, she is not yours
Her pele tribal marks resemble those of Mojokun
She only has her likeness, she is not yours
Her abaja marks resemble those of Mojokun
She only has her likeness, she is not yours
Before long, not too far
Join us where we enjoy victory over advrsary
9. Ifa says that you will prosper in the field of Ifa practice.
The profession that you are practicing presently is not
as fulfilling as Ifa practice. Ifa will give you peace of
mind and contentment. In addition, you need to offer
ebo with two roosters, two hens, four rats, four
fish and money. You also need to propitiate Ifa as
appropriate. On this, Ifa says:
Erin su bi elu
Ko se e gunyan
Ajanaku su bi ewa
Ko yaa bu je o
Dia fun Orunmila
Ti ko sowo
Ti yoo maa gbina
Ebo ni won ni ko wa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E ba ni ba jebutu ire gbogbo
Transltion:
The elephant s feces is like indigo
It cannot be pounded as yam
The elephants feces is like peas
But it cannot be consumed
Ifas message for Orunmila
Who never engaged in any trade
And he would be blessed with a lot of money
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Before long, not too far
Join us in the midst of all ire of life
A te ninu irosun
O ba buruburu labe e holo
Dia fun Orunmila
O n loo gba Adese obinrin Iku
Yoo gba obirin Arun lagbagbe
Ebo ni won ni ko se
O gbebo, o rubo
Agbagbe nifa o gba won nihun rere lo o
Orunmila o jii re lonii
Okaka tii fowo ti iku
Alo iku lowo gba omo re lowo arun
Orunmila o jii re o
Translation:
A te ninu irosun
O ba buruburu labe e holo
Ifas message for Orunmila
When going to snatch away Adese, the wife of
Iku, Death
And would take over the wife of Arun, Affliction
without any negative repercussion
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
With any negative repercussion will we take over
their valuable possessions
Orunmila, good day today
He who uses his hands to push Death away
And twist the hands of Affliction to rescue his child
Orunmila, good day today
11. Ifasays that there is the need for you to feed your Ori in
order for you to be able to achieve all the great things
that you have come into this world to achieve. Ifa says
that anytime that you put your head on the ground to
pray, the spirit of your Ori will just sleep off. And for that
reason, all what you are asking Ifa and Olodumare
were not given to you. Ifa advises you to offer ebo with
either one rooster or one he-goat and money. The he-
goat or rooster will be slaughtered and the blood
drained on your head on top of Esu. The awo will mix
Ojiji leave and Ojiji fish (electric fish) together with soap
and will be given for you to wash your Ori with it. After
this, there is the need to ask Ifa what your Ori will take
and whatever Ori takes will be used to propitiate your
Ori accordingly. The moment this is done, all what you
are looking for in your life will be given unto you and
your prayers will be answered. On this, Ifa says:
Atesun lele
Dia fun Orunmila
Nijo ti Baba nfori kanle
Ti Eledaa re nsun lo o
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Ojiji de moni pere e mi o
Ifa iwo loo jimo loju oorun o
Ifa iwo lo soku ale ana dooye
Ojiji de moni peree mi o
Translation
Atesun lele
Ifas message for Orunmila
When he touched his head to the ground in supplication
And the spirit of his Ori had slept off
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Here comes my Ojiji that changes evil to good
Ifa you are the one who wakes up a child from sleep
Ifa you are the one who revive a dead person of
yesternight to a human being
Here comes Ojiji who turns evil to good
12. Ifa
advises you to offer ebo of prosperity. Ifa says that
Obatala will ensure that you succeed far beyond your
imagination. Ifa also ask you to have the icon of
Obatala with you in order to ensure that success will
always come your way. The icon of Obatala that Ifa
refers to needs to have the 16 cowries with it. Ebo
materials; 10 land snails, 10 Efun, two guinea-fowls,
two pigeons and money. You also need to feed Obatala
as specified by Ifa. On this, Ifa says:
Translation
It was bent under Irosun grass
But it came out under Holo grasses
And it swirls round and round
Ifas message for Oosanla Oseremagbo
When Aje, Prosperity will set her feet into his
house
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
What is it that authorizes Aje to step into my house
Tete
That was what authorizes Aje to step into my
house
13. Ifa
advises you to offer ebo and feed Sango in order for
you to overcome your enemies. Ifa says that you are
going to have several enemies but you are going to
overcome them all. Sango will help you to do that. Ebo
materials; three roosters, three hens, plenty of money.
You also need to feed Sango with one rooster, 200
pebbles, and bottle of palm-oil. On this, Ifa says:
Translation
Ate ninu Irosun
Irosun te mole buruburu
Ifas message for Olukoso lalu
Jenrola who has 200 pebbles to overcome
conspiracy
When he was in the midst of enemies
And he was envisaging the problem of uprising on
a daily basis
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Who is speaking ill of Oba
No I speak no evil of you Alado
Erin su bi elu
Ko se gunyan
Dia fun Oke
O nmoju ekun sunrahun omo
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
E bami gbomo oke bi esoro okun
E bami gbomo oke lanti-lanti
Translation
The feces of an Elephant is like and indigo
But it cannot be used as pounded yam
Ifas message for Oke
When lamenting her inability to have her own baby
She was advised to offer ebo
She complied
Come and help me carry the baby of Oke
Like the expensive Esoro Okun bead
And help carry the baby of Oke that is big and
plumpy
Translation
Ayikiti mode olu
The flood is it that paint the big with mud
It paint the pig from head to toe
Ifas message for Orosun
When crying while offering the ebo of childbearing
Before long not too far
Join us in the midst of many children
It is in the midst of many children that we find all
Ifa devotees
16. Ifasays that it is a great achievement for you to have
been initiated into Ifa. In order to totally complete the
achievement in life, there is also the need for you to
ensure the initiation of two young ones close to you.
That is when success is complete in your life. On this,
Ifa says:
Translation
Ate ninu Irosun
O yo bugebuge ninu u holo
Ifas message for Orunmila
Who will take two children for Ifa initiation
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Ogegelese
Orunmila dies no more
Ifa has totally arrived
Aboru Aboye.
AFFILIATED ORISA/IRUNMOLE OF IRETE IROSUN
Aboru Aboye.
Solagbade Popoola
Lagos, Nigeria
September, 2011.