IKA OSE (2)

SYNOPSIS

ON

THE READINGS

OF

IKA OSE

For

AMUKINRO AWO

Solagbade popoola

Lagos, Nigeria

November, 2010

IKA OSE 1. Ifa says that it foresees ire of childbearing for a barren

woman. Ifa advsies this woman to offer ebo with two hens,

two pigeons and money. she also needs to feed the Orisa of

Ibeji as appropriate. On this, Ifa says:

Ika seresere

Dia fun Ega

Ti nmoju ekun sunrahun omo

Ebo ni won ni ko waa se

O gbebo, o rubo

Ko pe, ko jinna

Ka wa ba nib a jebutu omo

Translation

Ika seresere

Ifas message for Ega, the palm bird

When lamenting her inability to have her own baby

She was advised to offer ebo

She complied

Before long, not too far

Join us in the midst of many children

2. Ifa says that there is a particular business that this person is

engage in. ifa warns this person to move away from this

business because it can never favour him/her. If he/she

continues with this business everything that he/she has in

life will be ruined. Ifa advises this person to go and look for

another line of business. It is also a taboo for this person to

deal in palm-oil or palm-oil related business. Ebo materials:

four pigeons, four guinea-fowl and money. on this, Ifa says:

Akase

Akase

Arani-kase-kase

Aja won o gbohun Orisa

Omo bibi inu won o gbohun baba won o

Dia fun Layoode

Omo asowo epo


O gbebo, o rubo

Owo epo kan

Owo epo kan

Ti e nse lodo

Ni ko je ki e wale mo

Translation

Akase

Akase

Arani-kase-kase

The dog does not hear the voice of Orisa

And children do not hear the voice of their parents

Ifas message for Layoode

She who deals in palm-oil business


She refused to comply

It is that palm-oil business

And that palm-oil enterprise

That you engaged in the riverside

That prevented you from returning home

3. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo of longevity. Ebo

materials: eight pigeons, eight guinea-fowls, eight roosters

and money. he/she also needs to feed Obatala with 16 land

snails and 16 yams. He/she also has to feed Ifa with eight

rats, eight fish, one hen and palm-oil. On this, Ifa says:

Apandilero nii foju gbomi

Dia fun Owo

Tii se iya Orisa


O gbebo, o rubo

Omo owo won kii ku loju owo

Orunmila, ma jee ki ng ku

Loju eni yii nferan mi o

Omo ese won kii ku loju ese

Orunmila, ma jee ki ng ku

Loju eni yii nferan mi o

Translation

The broken plate uses its face to collect water

Ifas message for Owo,

The mother of Orisa


She complied

The children of Owo will not die in the presence of Owo

Orunmila please do not let me die

In the presence of those who love me

The children of Ese will not die in the presence of Ese

Orunmila please do not let me die

In the presence of those who love me

4. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo of victory over enemies.

This enemy is strong and tough. If he/she did not desist,

he/she may end up losing his/her life. Ifa advises this

person to offer ebo with one matured he-goat and money.

he/she also needs to feed Ifa with one hen, and feed Ogun

with one rooster. While feeding the Ogun they need to shoot

a gun. On this, Ifa says:

Akase

Akase

Dia fun Orunmila

Ifa nbe nirogun ota omo araye


O gbebo, o rubo

A ba ka n rigidi

Ka fi ibon se won

Eruku a tala bo ota

Translation

Akase

Akase

They cast Ifa for Orunmila

When he was in the midst of enemies

He was advised to offer ebo

He complied

Let us fold them like a bundle

And send a gun bullet to them

The cloud of smoke will envelope the enemies

5. Ifa advises a barren woman to offer ebo of childbearing. The

ebo materials here are eight guinea-fowls, eight hens, eight

pigeons and money. she also needs to feed Obatala with

one whole deer. There is misunderstanding here and

misunderstanding had being long. Ifa says that Obatala is

already angry with the whole family because of this crises

going on. There is an urgent reason for them to settle this

crisis and feed Obatala with the deer. On this, Ifa says:

Aba kole bere

Ile i ba jo

A ba kole gogoro

I ba mu kanrun

A ba ti ibi ikoso-yii lo ibi ana

I ba jin

Dia fun Akule

Ti n sunkun omo rode Ika

O feyinti moju ekun sunrahun omo


O gbebo, o rubo

Ko pe, ko jinna

Ire way a de tuturu

Eni to laja fun won lode Ika

Ka maa pee ni Alaaja

Translation

Had we build the house with wick

The house would have caught fire

Had we built the house like a cone

The house would have reached heaven

Had we moved from this settlement to the settlement of the

previous day

It would have being a long journey

Ifas message for Akule

When crying to Ika land because of children

When lamenting her inability to have her own babies


She complied

Before long not too far

Join us in the midst of many children

The person who settled the misunderstanding for the

inhabitants of Ika land

Let that person be given the title of Alaaja

6. Ifa says that all the steps that this person had taken in the

past had never manifested successfully. Even the ebo and

rituals that this person had perform in the past were not

accepted. Ifa now recommends for this person to offer ebo

with one matured he-goat, one matured she-goat and

money. she also needs to feed Esu with either one rooster

or one he-goat. That is when all his undertakings will come

out successfully. On this, Ifa says:

Akase

Akase

Arami-kase-kase

Dia fun Igun awo Aye

Dia fun Akala awo ode Orun

Igun awo Aye

Ko gbe ebo yii de Iwarun

Akala awo ode Orun

Koo gbe ebo yii de Ibuda

Esu Odara

Ki o ba ni na ado ase

Translation

Akase

Akase

Arami-kase-kase

They cast Ifa for Igun the awo of this world

And also for Akala the awo of heaven

They were advised to offer ebo

They complied

Now Igun the Awo of this world

Please carry this ebo to Iwarun

And Akala the awo of heaven

Please move this ebo to Ibuda

And Esu Odara

Help us point your Ase to it

7. Ifa says that it foresees victory for this person. Ifa advises

him/her to offer ebo with three roosters, three hens and

money. he/she also needs to feed Ogun with one matured

he-goat, one male dog and all the other materials for feeding

Ogun. On this, Ifa says:

Ika seresere

Dia fun Ogun Onija Oole

Ejemu Oniwonran

Otele girigiri rebi ija

Igba ti ngbogun lo Ejigbomekun eseji


O gbebo, o rubo

Ko pe, ko jinna

E wa ba ni laruuse ogun

Translation

Ika seresere

He cast Ifa for Ogun the Onija Oole

The Ejemu of Oniwonran land

He who matches forcefully to the venue of confrontation

When he was going on military campaign to Ejigbomekun

Eseji land


He complied


Join us in the midst of victory

8. Ifa says that there is the need for a community to offer ebo

and feed Osun in order for them to receive the blessing of

child bearing with ease. Ebo materials: two matured pigs,

four hens, plenty of Akara, and maize beer. on this, Ifa says:

Apandi lero nii foju gbomi

Dia fun Yeyee mi Otooro-Efon

Omo Eji-gbojo ile ode Ido

O feyinti, o nfekun sunrahun omo


O gbebo, o rubo

E lo ba mi sipe fOsun

Alakole o fagada rela

Translation

The broken plate uses its face to collect water

Ifas message for my Mother Otooro of Efon land

Offspring of the rainfall that took over the land of Ido

When she was lamenting her inability to beget her own

babies


She complied

Please go and help me plead with Osun

Alakole, who never uses a broad sword to cut okra

9. Ifa advises a leader were this Odu is revealed to offer ebo

against the fight of the Irunmole. Ifa says that if this problem

starts, it is going to be very disastrous. Ifa advises this

person to offer ebo with two he-goats and money. they need

to feed Ifa with one matured she-goat, they need to feed

Sango with one matured ram, they need to feed Esu Odara

with one rooster, they need to feed Ogun with one rooster,

they also need to feed Obaluaye with one matured he-goat,

roasted maize, plenty of palm-oil, plenty of palm-wine and so

on. On this, Ifa says:

Akase

Akase

Arani-kase-kase

Omo bibi inu won o gbohun baba won


Dia fun Oba Aye

A bu fun Torun

Ebo ni won ni won ki won waa se

Won koti ogbonhin sebo

Oba n moba lo o

Oba n moba lo

Igbati Sonponna npa loja-loja o o

Oba nmoba lo o

Translation

Akase

Akase

Arani-kase-kase



Ifas message for the Oba of the world

And also for the Oba of heaven


Only the Oba of heaven complied

One Oba is carrying away the other

One Oba is taking away the other

When Sanponna is killing market leaders

One Oba is taking away the other

10. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo so that he will have

dominion over what he/she is doing. He/she also needs to

offer ebo so that he will have authority. Ifa advises this

person to offer ebo with four roosters, four hens, plenty of

finger rings and money. on this, Ifa says:

Akasee awo Oba

Dia fun Oba

Oba nsunkun apa oun o kaye


O gbebo, o rubo

Apa oba ni yoo ka o

Adabi bi Oruka o ba kawo

Apa oba ni yoo ka o

Translation

Akasee the awo of Oba

He cast Ifa for the Oba

When he was lamenting that he has no dominion over

his territory


He complied

The Oba will contain his territory

Unless if the ring cannot go round the finger

The authority of the Oba will go round his domain

11. Ifa says that the person for whom this Odu is revealed

shall become a leader and a respected personality in the

community. He/she will be one of the decision makers in

his/her community. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with

four pigeons, four hens and money. He/she also needs to

feed Obatala with 16 snails, and 16 yams. On this, Ifa says:

Akase

Akase

Arani-kase-kase



Dia fun Oosanla Oseeremagbo

Ti n raye apesin pitipiti

Ebo ni won ko waa se

O gbebo, o rubo

Ko pe, ona o jin

E wa ba ni ni jebutu ire gbogbo

Translation

Akase

Akase

Arani-kase-kase



Ifas message for Oosanla Oseeremagbo

When going to the world of leadership and honour


He complied

Before long not too far

Join us in all ire of life

12. Ifa says that it foresees the Ire of victory for the person

for whom this Odu is revealed. Ifa says that this person will

be victorious over all his/her enemies. Ifa advises this

person to offer ebo with one matured he-goat and money.

he/she also needs to feed Sango with one matured ram and

200 pebbles. The Sango icon will stay on the mortar for

seven days. On this, Ifa says:

Akase

Akase

Arani-kase-kase

Dia fun Olukoso lalu

Jenrola omo arigba ota segun

Igba ti o n be laarin Edidi

Ti n be laarin ota


O gbebo, o rubo

Nje tani nperi oba

Too! Emi o peri re Alado

Translation

Akase

Akase

Arani-kase-kase

Ifas message for Olukoso lalu

Jenrola he who has 200 pebbles to overcome enemies

When he was in the midst of tribulations

And he was in the midst of enemies


He complied

Who is plotting against the Oba

No! I am not plotting against you Alado

13. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo against sickness.

This sickness will make him/her lean when it comes. Ebo

materials: one matured he-goat and money. on this, Ifa

says:

Ika seresere

Awo Omi lo dia fun Omi

Eyi to maa rarun magbe magbe


O gbebo, o rubo

Translation

Ika seresere

The awo of the stream cast Ifa for the stream

When he was getting leaner and leaner


He complied

14. Ifa says that this person will become a leader in his/her

community. He/she will also command a lot of followership.

Ifa says that he/she will have a comfortable place of abode.

Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with four pigeons, four

guinea-fowls and money. he/she also needs to feed Ori with

one pigeon and one guinea-fowl. On this, Ifa says:

Ika see awo Ori

Dia fun Ori

Ti n sunkun alaini ibudo


O gbebo, o rubo

Ko pe, ona o jin

E wa ba ni latole ire

Translation

Ika see the awo of Ori

He cast Ifa for Ori

When lamenting his inability to have a stable place of abode


He complied


Join us in the midst of all Ire of life

15. Ifa says that this person is going on a journey and this

journey will be very successful for him/her. Ifa says that

he/she will return home with success and accomplishment.

Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with four pigeons, four

hens, four guinea-fowls, four ducks, and money. he/she also

needs to feed Ifa with one duck. On this, Ifa says:

Akase

Akase

Arani kase kase

Dia fun Orunmila

Baba nlo sajo to jin gbooro bi ojo

Ti n lo ree kore kayo wanu ile


O gbebo, o rubo

Ko pe, ona o jin

E wa ba ni bayo

E wa wore o

Translation

Akase

Akase

Arani kase kase

They cast Ifa for Orunmila

When going on a long distant journey

And will bring all Ire and joy back home


He complied


Come and join us in the midst of joy

Come and behold all Ire of life

16. Ifa advises this person to always play his/her own roles

effectively and efficiently and leave the rest for the others.

He/she also needs to encourage the others to perform their

own roles well too. He/she cannot force anyone but can

encourage others to emulate him. Ifa advises this person to

offer ebo with one matured she-goat and money. on this, Ifa

says:

Akase

Akase

Arani-kase-kase



Dia fun won nIfe Oodaye

Nibi won ni ki won o se aye ko dara


Nje ko le ye lati owo mi o

Ko le ye

Lowo yin loku ti n o le so o

Ko le ye lati owo mi o

Ko le ye

Translation

Akase

Akase

Arani-kase-kase



Ifas message for the inhabitants of Ife Oodaye

When they were asked to administer the world very well


Now, it will never go wrong in my hands

It will never go wrong

It is you that I dont know what you can do

It will never go wrong in my hands

It will never go wrong

AFFILIATED ORISA/IRUNMOLE OF IKA OSE

1. Ifa for direction, success, victory, protection , progress and

general well being

2. Ori for actualization of destiny, protection, victory,

elevation, comfort, joy, and self actualization

3. Esu-Odara for protection, sanctuary, direction, and

progress

4. Obatala for longevity, leadership, success and elevation

5. Ogun for protection against enemies and victory

6. Sango for protection against enemies and victory

7. Obaluaye for protection against ill health and untimely

death

8. Osun for compatible spouse, childbearing and child rearing

9. Egbe for leadership, progress and general wellbeing

TABOOS OF IKA OSE

1. Must never engage in palm-oil or palm oil related business

to avoid unconsummated fortune and disappointment

2. Must never use the palm-bird for anything to avoid the

problem of childbearing

3. Must never be disobedient to his parents and guardians to

avoid unconsummated fortune and disappointment

4. Must never use Igun and Akala birds to avoid unrealized

dreams and ambitions

5. Must never conspire against anyone to avoid the wrath of

the Irunmole

6. Must never wear red and black dresses to avoid

unconsummated fortune and regrets

POSSIBLE PROFESSIONS OF IKA OSE

1. Ifa/Orisa Priest/Priestess

2. Trading

3. Training teaching, counseling, and instructing

4. Security officer

POSSIBLE NAMES OF IKA OSE

MALE

1. Ifagbamila Ifa comes to my rescue

2. Ifasegun Ifa is victorious

3. Ifakorede Ifa brings all Ire of life

FEMALE

1. Alayode here comes the embodiment of joy

2. Ifasayo Ifa brings me joy

3. Osunyemi Osun befits me

Aboru Aboye

Solagbade Popoola

Lagos, Nigeria

November, 2010.

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IKA OSE (2)