SYNOPSISONTHE READINGSOFIWORI ODIFORYEYE KARE

SOLAGBADE POPOOLALagos, Nigeria.January, 2011.

IWORI ODIIWORI WODIN

1. Ifa says that this person will be conferred with a befitting title. Ifa says that this person is not leaving in his place of birth presently but he will be summoned to come and receive the title. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with two matured rams and money. He/she also needs to feed the Ogun of the blacksmith as prescribed by Ifa. On this, Ifa says:

Iwori wodin-wodinDia fun Ajibowu, omo alagbede IwaraEbo ni won ni ko waa seO gbebo, o ruboWon ma ma nwa mi loye nlee wa o Iwori wodin-wodinWon ma ma nwa mi loye

TranslationIwori wodin-wodinHe cast Ifa for AjibowuThe offspring of the blacksmith of IwaraHe was advised to offer eboHe compliedThey are coming to offer you a title from homeIwori wodin-wodinThey are coming to offer you a title

2. Ifa advises a woman to offer ebo in order to receive the blessing of the fruit of the womb. This woman must never use waist beads forever. If she has beads in her waist she must go and drop them on Esu. Ifa also warns this woman to stop infidelity forthwith. Ebo materials: four guinea-fowls, four pigeons, four hens and money. She also needs to feed Ifa with one matured she-goat. On this, Ifa says:

Korosin dudu omo AladoItakun poolo awo ale IfeDia fun Sie-EjideOmo ori-o reruOmo ori-ire tii sunkun ateO feyinti, o nfekun sunrahu tomoEbo ni won ni ko waa seBebe idi le nwoOun le fi tunFa se o

TranslationThe black Korosin the awo of AladoThe thick creeper the awo of Ife landThey cast for Sie-EjideOffspring of the head who must be made to carry loadOffspring of the good Ori that is longing for a befitting capWhen she was lamenting her inability to beget her own babyShe was advised to offer eboIt was the waist bead that you are looking atThat made you to mishandle the Ifa that you are doing

3. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo against serious ailment. Ifa says that this person needs to move close to Ifa. Ebo material: one matured he-goat and money. He/she also needs to feed Ifa with one matured she-goat. At the same time he/she needs to feed the elders of the night as prescribed by Ifa. On this, Ifa says:

Ibi ope kan subu yakata siIbe lo ra si tan yan-an-yan-anDia fun IworiTi nlo ree wo Idin laraEbo ni won ni ko waa seO gbebo, o ruboOju Idin fo oOju Idin laAwo rere nIwori ti nwodin o

TranslationWhere one palm tree fellThat was the spot where it got rotten completelyIfas message for IworiWhen going to take care of Idins healthHe was advised to offer eboHe compliedThe eyes of Idin became blindAnd Idin regain his eye sightIwori who took care of Idins heath is a great Awo

4. Ifa advises a pregnant woman to offer ebo in order to avoid a situation where she will give birth to a monster or a deform child. This child is a male child. Ebo material: two matured rams and money. They also need to feed one of their male ancestor as prescribed by Ifa. On this, Ifa says:

Gbongan nIsaaOsaka so babaEru ku, owo gbeTefetefe ni Baba OfoDia fun Aniwin-nikun omo OlofinEbo ni won ni ko waa seO koti ogbonyin seboniwin-nikun omo OlofinKo dide, ko mama rinBaba waKo dide, ko mama rin

TranslationGbongan nIsaaShe who gathers the maize and the guinea-cornWhen the slaves diesThe money got lostTotally is the father of lossIfas message for Aniwin niku, she who has a fetus of a monster in her womb, the daughter of OlofinShe was advised to offer eboShe refused to complyAniwin nikun the daughter of OlofinLet the child rise up and walkOur father let the child rise up and walk

5. Ifa warns a man where this Odu is revealed never to make love without eating first. He must not make love on empty stomach. Ifa also advises a couple to offer ebo in order to receive the blessing of the fruit of the womb. Ebo materials: three roosters, three hens and money for the couple. They also need to feed Ifa with pounded yam and Egusi soup. They must never allow a situation where there will be no food in their house. On this, Ifa says:

Allele le A o gbo poroporo odoOganjo gan dundunndunA o gbo woyowoyo konkosoOwa di irole dedeede, a o gbo sinringunsin obe nina awoDia fun IworiTi nlo ree wodi lebiEbo ni won ni ko waa seO gbebo, o ruboIwori o jeIwori o muIwori se nwodi lebi?

TranslationIn the evening time We did not hear the sound of pounded yam preparationIn the dead of the night We did not see that yam flour meal is being preparedEven during mid afternoon we did not see any soup being preparedThis were ifas declarations for IworiWhen going to make love to odi with empty stomachHe was advised to offer eboIwori did not eatNeither did he drinkHow can iwori make love to Odi on empty stomach

6. Ifa says that there is a man where this Odu is revealed who everybody had written off that he could never become a worthy person in life. Ifa assures this person that ifa will turn him to a significant person in his community. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with three roosters, three hens, three pigeons, three guinea-fowls and money. He also needs to feed ifa with two rats, and two fish. After this, this person needs to be initiated into ifa. on this, ifa says;

Iwori wodinIdin nIworiIbeeru kii je komode o roko idi agbonKo ma baa fi ibi iyi harahara ba won letuDia fn OlaninkuEbo ni won ni ko waa seO gbebo, o ruboTaa leleyii o somo oO di igbeyin Ki e too mEdu ni Baba oO di igbeyin

TranslationIwori wodinIdin nIworiFear does not allow a child to weed the grass under a coconut treeSo that the coconut will not fall on himIfas message for OlanikunWho had being declared to be a worthless personHe was advised to offer eboHe compliedIt is in the endThat you will know ifa has the father of allIt is in the end

7. Ifa says that it foresees victory for this person. Ifa advises him/her to offer ebo with four roosters, four pigeons and money. He/she also need to feed Ifa with eight rats and eight fish and to feed Sango with one rooster. On this, Ifa says;

Korosin dudu omo AladoItakun poolo awo ale IfeDia fun OrunmilaIfa nbe nirogun otaIfa ji, Ifa nfijoojumo kominu ogunEbo ni won ni ko waa seO gbebo, o ruboEro Ipo, ero OfaGbirari nifa o fota se o

TranslationThe black Korosin the awo of AladoThe thick creeper the awo of Ife landIfas message for OrunmilaWhen he was in the midst of enemiesAnd was contemplating the problem of conspiracy everydayHe was advised to offer eboHe compliedTravelers to ipo and ofa townsIfa has turned all his enemies to foot mats

8. Ifa says that it foresees the ire of childbearing for a barren woman here. Ifa advises this woman to offer ebo with four rats, four fish, two hens and money. She also needs to feed Ifa with two rats, two fish and one hen. On this, ifa says;

Ojumo mo, mi o gbo poroporo odoOorun kantari, mi o gbo woyowoyo konkosoOsan pon geregere, mi o gbo sinrigun siringun obe tii gbe n sasunDia fun PoroyeTii saya AgbonniregunEkun omo ni n sun oEbo ni won ni ko waa seO gbebo, o ruboKo pe, ko jinnaE ba ni ba jebutu omo

TranslationIn the evening time We did not hear the sound of pounded yam preparationIn the dead of the night We did not see that yam flour meal is being preparedEven during mid afternoon we did not see any soup being preparedThis were ifas declaration to PoroyeWho was the wife of AgbonniregunWhen she was lamenting her inability to have her own babiesShe was advised to offer eboShe compliedBefore long, not too farJoin us in the midst of children

9. Ifa says that it foresees the ire of compatible spouse for a man. The relationship will be blessed with children. Ifa advises this man to offer ebo with two hens, four rats and four fish. On this, ifa says:

Idi ni mo n woNi mo fi sifa daDia fun OrunmilaIfa n sunkun alailobinrinEbo ni won ni ko waa seO gbebo, o ruboKo pe, ko jinnaE ba ni ni jebutu aya

TranslationI was looking at a womans buttocksAnd I made mistake during ifa consultationIfas message for Orunmila When lamenting his inability to have a compatible spouseHe was advised to offer ebo He compliedBefore long, not too farJoin us in the midst of good wife

10. Ifa says that this person will be blessed with many children. The woman in question is too beauty and fashion cautious. There is the need for her to reduce this in order to have her babies in time. Ifa advises this woman to offer ebo with two hens and money. She also needs to feed ifa with one hen. On this, Ifa says;

Eja nii senu u mepere salateDia fun EsiTi n komo lo Ipagun agbalaEbo ni won ni ko waa seO gbebo, o ruboKinla n bomo Esi lori ate?Gbigidi-gbigidi Laa bomo Esi lori Ate o

TranslationThe fish turn a lifeless mouth towards the fish sellerIfa messafe for EsiWhen going to carry her children at the edge of the compoundShe was advised to offer eboShe compliedHow do we meet the children of EsiBouncing and healthyThat we how we met the children of Esi

11. Ifa says that there is a woman here who loves to eat too much. This woman can eat the food of five healthy men at one sitting and she will still be asking for more. Ifa says that the advantage in marrying this woman is that all the children she will beget in life will be great and honourable. There is no need for the husband to fight with her over her weakness. Ifa advises the husband to offer ebo with two hens and money. on this, Ifa says;

Ebi n pa miMo runka egbejeMo runka egbefaKo san won, ko ro wonO je yangan etalelegbeje oDia fun OrunmilaTi n loo gbe Odoyimapala niyawoEbo ni won ni ko waa seO gbebo, o ruboOdoyimapala, iwo lo o seunOdoyinmapala iwo lo o seeyanWon wa fi o ti isu ogbaO jee runOdoyinmapala ni ti oun ba le jeun juOun si le bimo nla ju ara iyoku lo

TranslationI was feeling hungry And I ate 1400 cobs of maizeI was feeling tastyAnd I ate 1200 cobs of maizeWhen I was feeling uncomfortableI decided to eat 1460 cobs of grainsIfas message for OrunmilaWhen going to marry Odoyinmapala as wifeHe was advised to offer eboHe compliedOdoyinmalapa you are blame worthyOdoyinmalapa you are guiltyYou are placed in charge of compound full of yam tubersAnd you ate everythingOdoyinmalapa responded that eventhough she could eat more than all her colleaguesShe could also give birth to great children more than all her colleagues

12. Ifa says that this person is suffering from two different ailments. With ebo the two ailments will disappear. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with two giant roosters, two pigeons and money. on this, ifa says:

Koro-isin dudu awo ile AlaraEbure teyin kosun awo oke IjeroDia fun IworiTi n lo ree wodin laraEbo ni won ni ko waa seO gbebo, o ruboOju idin siIpa idiin joAwo rere nIwori ti n wodin

TranslationThe black Koro-isin the resident awo of AlaraEbure teyin kosun the awo of ijero hillIfas message for IworiWhen going to take care of Odis healthHe was advised to offer eboHe compliedOdi regains his eye sightAnd the Elephantiasis of is scrotum disappearIwori who cure Odi of his ailments is a great Awo

13. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo so that he/she will not lose her eyes sight. Ebo materials here are three roosters and money. He/she also needs to feed Ifa with one Okete, giant rats. On this, Ifa says:

Korosin dudu niigbamo fun won nile AlaraEbure nii teyin kosunKakansu ni o see kamo eniDia fun IworiTi nlo ree wodin lojuEbo ni won ni ko waa seO gbebo, o ruboOju idin siOju idin laAwo rere niwori ti nwodin

TranslationThe black korosin is the awo fo Alara householdEbure is it that paint it back with camwoodOne cannot fold ones child like a clotheIfas message for IworiWhen going to cure the problem of OdiHe was advised to offer eboHe complied The eyes of Idin openedAnd Idin regained his eyes sightAnd Iwori who cured Odi is a great awo

14. Ifa warns a woman here to be very careful so that his illicit secret will not be exposed. Ifa says that it was sexual promiscuity that had been preventing her from having her own babies. Ifa advises the woman to offer ebo with three roosters and money. She also needs to feed Ifa with one matured she-goat and feed Esu with one rooster.

Iwori wodiIdi o lajaboBoya oun rer nbe nibeDia fun OsunfunleyoTii saya AgbonniregunEyi ti foju gbo tokoTo nfese gbo taleTo feyinti moju ekun sunrahun omoEbo ni won ni ko waa seO gbebo, o ruboKo pe, ko jinna E ba ni ni jebutu omo

TranslationIwori wodi The buttocks has no coverMaybe something good will come out of itIfa s message for OsunfunleyoThe wife of AgbonniregunWho would pretend to love her husbandBut whose movement show that she prefers her secret loversWhen she was lamenting her inability to have her own babyShe was advised to offer eboShe compliedBefore long, not too farJoin us in the midst of children

15. Ifa says that there was a divorcee who had left her husbands place and had returned to her parents house to stay. This woman is the person creating problems in the household. There is the need to chase her out of the house in order for peace to rain in that house. Ifa advises these people to offer ebo with one matured he-goat and money. on this, Ifa says:

Bayii laa seluIlu i ba dunDia fun won niluu Iwori wodinNibi won ni ki won le omo-osu ilee won jadeKi won si ruboWon gbebo, won ruboKo pe ko jinnaE wa ba ni ni jebutu ire

TranslationIf this is the way we have being administering the landThe land would have progressIfas message for the inhabitants of Iwori wodin townWhere they were advised to chase out the divorce in their home outThey were also advised to offer eboThey compliedBefore long, not too farJoin us in the midst of victory

16. Ifa says that it foresees progress and honour for this person. He/she will become a very important personality in the community. Ifa advises this person to go and feed Baayanni. Ebo materials: two pigeons, two guinea-fowls, two hens, two roosters, two ducks and money. on this, Ifa says:

Iwori o o wodi woBolowo ba nkawoDia fun BaayanniTi nsawo reju u seleEbo ni won ni ko waa seO gbebo, o ruboEro isele nbo lonaDada olowo eyoBuu mi lookan n so mori

TranslationIwori look at Odi if the rich is counting his moneyIfas message for BaanyanniWhen going to cele wildernessHe was advised to offer eboHe compliedThe travelers to Isele are coming on the wayDada the owner of plentiful cowriesGive me one cowry to tie on my hair

Aboru Aboye

AFFILIATED ORISA/IRUNMOLE OF IWORI ODI1. Ifa for direction, guidance, protection, success, victory, elevation, progress, support and overall well being2. Ori for fulfillment of destiny, protection, victory, peace and harmony, love, victory, elevation, progress, security and self actualization 3. Esu-Odara for sanctuary, protection, support, victory, joy, contentment, and general wellbeing4. Ogun Agbede for victory, progress, leadership, and support5. Baanyanni for financial success, progress, elevation and development6. Obaluaye for protection against ailments, support, victory and success7. Egbe for general love, support, progress, success and general wellbeing

TABOOS OF IWORI ODI1. Must never use waist beads to avoid problem of childbearing and agony2. Must never be promiscuous to avoid problem of childbearing and agony3. Must never eat Akee fruit to avoid unconsummated fortune, failure and disappointment4. Must never make love on empty stomach to avoid problem of child bearing, ailment, and disappointment5. Must never allow food to be exhausted in his house to avoid unconsummated fortune, disappointment and failurePOSSIBLE PROFESSIONS OF IWORI ODI1. Ifa/Orisa Priest/Priestess2. Entertainer, comedian, dramatist, artist, musician.3. Medical and paramedical personnel4. Administrator, consultant, welfare officer

POSSIBLE NAMES OF IWORI ODIMALE1. Olaninkun - honour is abundant in my home2. Ifasegun Ifa is victorious3. Ifagbamila Ifa comes to my rescue

FEMALE1. Orimidara my destiny is good2. Ifasomo Ifa bring this baby3. Ifadun Ifa is interesting

Aboru AboyeSolagbade PopoolaLagos NigeriaJanuary, 2011.