SYNOPSISONTHE READINGSOFIROSUN IKAFORAMUKINRO AWO

SOLAGBADE POPOOLALagos, Nigeria.September, 2010

SYNOPSISONTHE READINGSOFIROSUN IKAFOR

AMUKINRO AWO

SOLAGBADE POPOOLA Lagos, Nigeria.September, 2010

The synopsis is presented under the following subtitles:

1.Introduction2.Pre-initiation Divination3.Post-Initiation Divination4.Brief History 5.Readings of the message6.Affiliated Irunmole/Orisa7.Possible Names8.Possible Profession9.Taboos10.Glossary

INTRODUCTIONThe 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.

IROSUN IKA

1. Ifa says that there is a lot of conspiracy going on against the person for whom this Odu is revealed. Ifa says that this conspiracy may arise in work place, in the society or among his/her group. Ifa assures this person that he/she will overcome this conspiracy. All what he/she needs to do is offer appropriate ebo as prescribed here and be consistence in all what he/she is doing. Ifa recommends as ebo material two guinea-fowls, two roosters and money. He/she also needs to feed his/her Ori as appropriate. On this, Ifa says

Ero tete jiEro tete sunTero la nso feroDia fun Eruwa susuTi yoo joye EleniniEbo ni won ni ko waa seO gbebo, o ruboBosan-an bo pon oImo enini a tuka

TranslationTraveler, please wake up earlyTraveler, please sleep earlyWe are only advising the travelerIfas message for Eruwa susu the fresh shrubWhen going to receive the title of Elenini, the dewHe was advised to offer eboHe complied When the sun is up in the afternoonThe conspiracy of the dew will be scattered

2. Ifa advises this person to go and feed Aje in order to receive the blessing of financial prosperity. It is preferable for this person to have the icon of Aje in his/her possession. Ifa says that the person has a lot of debt to pay. In the focus of his/her ebo is for him/her not to have problems of money everywhere he/she goes. He/she also needs to offer ebo in order to be able to pay off the debt. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with four guinea-fowls, four white pigeons and money. He/she also needs to feed Aje with one white pigeons and Ekuru. On this, Ifa says:

A ni ki ero o ma sunkaEroo sunkaO ba won logun eruA ni ki ero o ma sunkaEroo sunka o ba won logbon iwofaAni ki ero o ma sunkaEroo sunka, o ba won ni aadota amidanDia fun AjeTii somo onipasan owereEbo ni won ni ko waa seO gbebo, o ruboAje ma na miOre re o see nani oEro Ipo, ero ofaTani o mo wipe are aje la nsa kiri?

TranslationWe told the traveler not to sleep at IkaThe traveler slept at IkaHe ended up acquiring 20 slavesWe told the traveler not to sleep at IkaThe traveler slept at IkaHe ended up acquiring 30 serfsWe told the traveler not to sleep at IkaThe traveler slept at IkaHe ended up acquiring 50 damselsIfas message for AjeThe owner of the consistent whipShe was advised to offer eboShe compliedAje please do not beat meYour whip is not good to use in beating oneTravelers to Ipo and Ofa townsWho doesnt know that we are all running up and down in search of money?

3. Ifa says that someone is planning to acquire something from someone else. This maybe money, property, belonging or spouse. It may also be position or title. With appropriate ebo this person will be able to acquire the thing. There is going to be a lot of impediments along the line but the person needs to feed Ogun and Ogun will assist in ensuring that he/she acquires his heart desire. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with three roosters, a complete hunters uniform and money. He/she also needs to feed Ogun with one rooster, raffia palm wine, mashed yam, roasted corn and money. The gun of Ogun needed to be shot at least once when Ogun is being fed. On this, Ifa says:

Alabahun nii je labe eburoEburo nikan nii wewu eje kanleDia fun OrunmilaIfa nloo gbabinrin OdeEbo ni won ni ko waa seO gbebo, o ruboNje Ero ma sunkaEro ma sundereEro je ko dile Ijero Olomofe o

Translation

The tortoise is it that eats under Eburo leavesOnly Eburo leaves wear the garment of bloodIfas message for OrunmilaWhen going to snatch the woman of the hunter from himHe was advised to offer eboHe compliedNow traveler dont sleep at IkaTraveler, do not sleep at IderePlease go to Ijero Olomofe

4. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo against serious ailment. This is in order to avoid a situation where he/she will die the death of pains and discomfort when the ailment commences. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with one matured he-goat, wick, pepper, and money. There is also the need to feed the Elders of the Night with plenty of palm oil. On this, Ifa says:

Asiti okeAsiti isaleDia fun Ewu OloloOmo agbajaale polomoseWon ni ko ruboKo yaa siiGbogbo isowo opeEmo gbebo nibe o waa sebo oGbogbo isowo ope

TranslationAsiti okeAsiti isaleThey were the Awo who cast Ifa for Ewu Ololo, the giant ratHe who we live under ground to regret his refusal to offer eboHe was advised to offer eboHe did not take to the adviceAll devotees of the holy palm treeLet those advised to offer ebo heed the advice accordingly

5. Ifa advises the person for whom this Odu is revealed to offer ebo with three roosters and money in order to receive the blessing of the fruit of the womb. Ifa also advises the woman to go and feed one of her male ancestors who had passed on. She also needs to assure the ancestor that she will do certain things if her prayer was answered. Apart from problem of child bearing, everything in her life had turned upside down. This person also needs to go and feed this male elder with a rooster. She also needs to make a vow that if everything works out the way she desires, she will come and give this ancestor a matured ram. On this, Ifa says:

Denge tutu leyinO gbona ninu kanrinkanrinDia fun Olu AgadagidiOmo Aragbo mu sorun nitori omoEbo ni won ni ko waa seO gbebo, o ruboIgba o ba ma san miMa magbo wa ko o oBoo ba je nbimo werewere

TranslationThe hassock is cool on the surfaceBut the inside is very hotIfas message for Olu AgbadagidiShe who as a ram to feed the ancestors because of child bearingShe was advised to offer eboShe compliedWhen I am comfortable I will come and give you a matured ramIf you assist me to give birth to my own children

6. Ifa says that this person has a lot of enemies to contend with. He/she shall certainly overcome all the enemies. Sango will help him/her to gain victory over these enemies. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with two matured rams and money. One of the rams will be used together with 200 pebbles to feed Sango. On this, Ifa says:

A ni kero ma sunkaEro sunka, o ba won logun eruA ni kero o ma sunkaEro sunka o ba won logbon iwofaDia fun Olukoso laluJenrola omo Arigba ota segunIgba tin be laarin OsiiriTi nbe laarin OtaEbo ni won ni ko waa seO gbebo, o ruboKini lArira fi sete?Igba ota Larira fi seteIgba ota

TranslationWe told the traveler not to sleep at IkaThe traveler slept at IkaHe ended up acquiring 20 slavesWe told the traveler not to sleep at IkaThe traveler slept at IkaHe ended up acquiring 30 serfsIfas message for Olukoso laluJenrola who has 200 pebbles to win wars When he was in the midst of inadequaciesAnd he was in the midst of enemiesHe was advised to offer eboHe compliedNow, what did Sango used to overcome? 200 pebbles that was what Sango used to overcome200 pebbles

7. Ifa says that the woman for whom the Odu is received shall receive the blessings of the fruit of the womb. Ifa advises the woman to offer ebo with one matured female pig and money. She also needs to feed Osun with plenty of maize beer, 20 yams, plenty of akara, one hen, and plenty of palm oil. The female pig will also be slaughtered for Osun. On this, Ifa says:

Asiti okeAsiti isaleDia fun Yeye mi Otoro EfonOmo Eji gbojo ile IdoO feyinti, o nmoju ekun sunrahunomEbo ni won ni ko waa seO gbebo, o ruboE lo ba mi sipe fOsunIyaa mi too ki nbi o tookiMoro lefonIyaa mi tookiIyaa mi talade nbe o taladeMoro lefonIyaa mi tatadeOmukemuke, Ajemo bi italeEporogun tooki o

TranslationAsiti okeAsiti isaleThey were the ones who cast Ifa for Osun When she was lamenting her inability to have a babyShe was advised to offer eboShe compliedPlease help me plead with OsunAlakole who will never use a broad sword to cut the okraHelp me plead with OsunHis my mother worthy of salutation or not Holders of moro title in Efon landMy mother is worthy of salutationHis my mother worthy of being crowned or notMoro lefon, my mother is equal to a crown ownerOmukemuke, who is also known as ajemobiitaleEporogun is worthy of salutation

8. Ifa says that if someone intends to go on a journey and this Odu is revealed; if Ifa foresees Ayewo, that person must never go on that journey. If the person insist on going that trip will spell his/her doom. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with one matured he-goat, one rooster and money. The he-goat must be slaughtered and the head of the he goat must be put inside the ebo. After offering this ebo, this person must not go on that journey. On this, Ifa says:

Ero ma sunkaEro ma sungedeO dile Ijero kokoIbi a gbe bi e lomo oDia fun Ojiyan-EgoTi yoo mese mejeeji lo ajoTi ko nii mori deleEbo ni won ni ko waa seO koti ogbonhin seboGbogbo isowo opeEni gbebo nibe ko sebo o

TranslationTraveler do not sleep at IkaDo not sleep at IdereGo to Ijero land The place where you were bornIfas message of Ojiyan-Ego, the ArgumentatorWho will go on a journey with his two legsBut who will never return with his headAll Ifa devoteesLet those warned to offer ebo heed the advice

9. Ifa warns this person never to think, speak or do evil in his/her life. This is because engaging in this will certainly backfire. Ifa advises and encourages this person to always speak, think and do good all the time of his/her life. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with four guinea-fowls, four hens and money. He/she also needs to feed Ifa with two rats and two fish. After this, he/she also needs to feed Ogun with one rooster. On this, Ifa says:

Eni to kunle to gbebu ikaOri onika nii hun leDia fun OrunmilaBaba nlo ree te Ogun nifaEbo ni won ni ko waa seO gbebo, o rubo

TranslationWhoever plants the yam of wickednessIt is the head of the evil perpetrator that the evil will grow onIfas message for OrunmilaWhen going to initiate Ogun into IfaHe was advised to offer eboHe complied

10. Ifa says that the person for whom this Odu is revealed is an important person in the society. Many people use him/her as their sanctuary. There is the need for this person to offer ebo against untimely death. This is because if he/she should die at this period in time the whole community will suffer. And if care is not taken his/her own household will scatter and go into ruins. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with one matured he-goat and money. On this, Ifa says:

Atelo, ateboKii je ki yanrin o lee dagbaDia fun Apa OlojaTiis e oniji awon eye oWon ni ko ruboO koti ogbonhin seboApa Oloja a wo oGbogbo eye e waa dorukan

TranslationConstant trekking on up and downDoes not allow the sound to growIfas message for the big apa treeWho is the shade of all the birdsHe was advised to offer eboHe failed to complyThe big Apa tree fellAll the birds scattered in confusion

11. Ifa says that this person is planning to go on a journey there is the need him/her to find out properly whether to go or not. This is because there are so many wicked elders of the night were he/she plans to go. Consequently, it is in his/her best interest not to go in order to avoid calamity. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with one matured he-goat, two guinea-fowls, four rats, four fish and money. He/she also needs to feed elders of the night with all the internal organ of the he-goat. On this, Ifa says: Elemoka AjanakaAwawanwowo ewe agbon o roKaka ko ro leyoKokooko nii le bi oju ejaDia fun Ologinni-goloO n sawo lo si ijeni AjeEbo ni won ni ko waa seO gbebo, o ruboOrisa ko maa jese Bi a ba nsoro Orisa lowoKa mu tosogbo kuroOrisa kan maa jese o

TranslationElemoka AjanakaAwawanwowo the coconut leaves are never softInstead of being soft and succulent It is a though as the eye of fishIfas message message for Ologinni golo, the CatWhen going to the land of the witchesHe was advised to offer eboHe compliedNo Orisa will consume a catIf we are discussing about OrisaPlease remove anything that has to do with the cat from such discussionNo Orisa will ever consume a cat

12. Ifa says that there is the need to protect the life of the person for whom this Odu is revealed. Ifa says that death is seriously threatening his/her life. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with two roosters and money. After this, there is the need to procure one hen. All the feathers of this hen will be plucked out alive and the hen will be used as Adie Irana. This fowl will then be used to feed Ifa. On this, Ifa says:

Olokere nii sare ikuOlopaka nii sere aserorun oDia fun OrunmilaTi won nfojo iku re da ireni piitiEbo ni won ni ko waa seO gbebo, o ruboReferefe, adie irana ko maa gbeku awo rorun

TranslationThe invalid is he who is hurrying to go to heavenAnd the person suffering from hiccup is he engaging in his last play before going to heavenIfas message for OrunmilaWhen it was declared that he had only four days to live on earthHe was advised to offer eboHe compliedLet Adie Irana carry my death to heaven

13. Ifa says that the person for whom this Odu is revealed is right in the midst of suffering and inadequacies. Ifa assures this person that he/she will become comfortable. Ifa advises him/her to offer ebo with three guinea-fowls, three pigeons and money. On this, Ifa says:

Ero ma sunkaEro ma sundereDia fun Eruwa susuTi nbe laarin iponjuEbo ni won ni ko waa seO gbebo, o ruboGbodogbodo lenini nseruwaKo too di lamoodunYoo san wa ju bayii loGbodogbodo lenini nseruwa

TranslationTraveler do not sleep at IkaAnd do not sleep at IdereIfas message for Eruwa susu, the shrubWhen he was in the midst of sufferingHe was advised to offer eboHe compliedEnini the dew always brings comfort for EruwaBy this time next yearI will be more comfortable than I am nowEnini always brings comfort for Eruwa

14. Ifa warns the person for whom this Odu is revealed never to consume alcohol. Ifa says that alcohol consumption may lead to his untimely death. It is either that the alcohol will destroy his/her internal organs or that he/she will meet with disaster or when he/she is under the influence of alcohol. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with one matured he-goat and money. At the same time Ifa urges him/her to stop alcohol consumption all together. On this, Ifa says:

Isinkanrin awo ObaDia fun Oba lalade OyoEbo ni won ni ko waa seO koti ogbonyin seboIsinkanrin o waa de, Awo ObaSebi iwo lo moti wa ana ku

TranslationIsinkanrin the awo of ObaHe cast for the Oba in Oyo landHe was advised to offer eboHe failed to complyHere comes Isinkarin the aw of ObaWhere you not the one who consume all the alcohol yesterday

15. Ifa advises this person to offer the ebo of honor and prestige where he was going. He/she also needs to offer ebo in order to prevent other people from taking away his/her belongings. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with one matured he-goat, three roosters, plenty of needles, one sharp knife, three pigeons, the hunters costume and money. The rooster is to be used to feed Ogun. On this, Ifa says:

Ero ma sunkaEro ma sundereTero la nwi feroDia fun OrunmilaIfa nsawo rele Ijero OlomofeEbo ni won ni ko waa seO gbebo, o ruboEro ma sunkaEro ma sundereTero tero la nso feroTarara, o dile Ijero Olomofe oAra oke yiiKi e ma pe o gbohun odeOde n lo o

TranslationTraveler do not sleep at IkaAnd do not sleep at IdereYou are only advising the traveler in his own interestIfas message for OrunmilaWhen going on Ifa mission to the home of Ijero OlomofeHe was advised to offer eboHe complyTraveler do not sleep at IkaAnd do not sleep at IdereYou are only advising the traveler in his own interestStraight away it is to the home of Ijero olomofeInhabitant of this hill side Please dont be annoyed that you did not hear my voiceThe hunter has gone

16. Ifa advises this person to always take good care of visitors especially strangers. This person also needs to offer ebo so that all Ire of life will enter his/her home. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with three pigeons, three guinea-fowls, three hens, three roosters and money. On this, Ifa says:

Ero ma sunkaEro ma sundereTero la nwi feroDia fun Onibudo Ero-o-ya-sunEyi tire gbogbo o yale re lafemojumoEbo ni won ni ko waa seO gbebo, o rubo

TranslationTraveler do not sleep at IkaAnd do not sleep at IdereYou are only advising the traveler in his own interestIfas message for Onibudo EroyasunWhom all Ire of life will come into his home before dawnHe was advised to offer eboHe complied

Aboru Aboye

AFFILIATE ORISA/IRUNMOLE OF IROSUN IKA

1. Ifa for success, victory, direction, protection elevation, and general well being2. Ori for fulfillment of destiny, direction, elevation, success and protection3. Esu-Odara for success, victory, direction and protection4. Ogun for protection, success, and victory5. Sango for protection, success and victory6. Aje for financial success and compatible spouse7. Osun for compatible spouse, child bearing and child rearing8. Egbe for comradeship, leadership and success9. Egungun for ancestral support

TABOOS OF IROSUN IKA1. Must never consume alcohol to avoid unconsummated fortune and disaster leading to untimely death2. Must never think, speak or do evil to avoid unconsummated fortune, frustration and disaster3. Must never eat a tortoise to avoid unconsummated fortune, and ridicule4. Must never be promiscuous to avoid unconsummated fortune and humiliation5. Must never put on red or black dress to avoid unconsummated fortune and public ridicule6. Must never consume a rat or maltreat it to avoid unconsummated fortune and public odium7. Must never maltreat a visitor especially a stranger to avoid unconsummated fortune

POSSIBLE PROFESSIONS OF IROSUN IKA1. Ifa/Orisa Priest/Priestess2. Security, Military/Praramilitary officer3. Transporter, Driving, Piloting or Sailing4. Legislator or judicial officer5. Unionist

POSSIBLE NAMES OF IROSUN IKAMALE1. Ifasegun Ifa is victorious2. Ifayale Ifa has entered my home to stay3. Ifakunle Ifa has filled my home

FEMALE1. Ifakemi Ifa pampers me2. Ifasunmbola Ifa draws me to prosperity3. Osuntooki Osun is worthy of salutation.

Aboru AboyeSolagbade PopoolaLagos, Nigeria.September, 2010.