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  • SYNOPSISON

    THE READINGSOF

    IRETE IROSUN

    SOLAGBADE POPOOLALagos, Nigeria.

    September, 2011.

  • SYNOPSIS

    ON

    THE READINGS

    OF

    IRETE IROSUN

    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

  • 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 youremanation and at the point of your existence on this terrestrial plane.

    Also, it bothers on the cosmic forces that are spiritual and beyondyour 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.

    ATE NNU IROSUNIRETE IROSUN

    1. Ifa says that you have chosen as part of your destiny inheaven, the blessing of wealth and success. Ifa saysthat any tough situation will soon give way to comfortand achievement. You are also going to be endowedwith honour and respect. Ifa advises you to offer ebowith two pigeons, two roosters, two guineafowls, two hens, one long staff and money.There is also the need to propitiate Sekere with onewhite pigeon and ekuru. On these, Ifa says:

  • Iran adebiti ni jo ijo igbeA de papa a bara funfun Diedie nijo ebiti fii woraDia fun Sekere Ti won ti nfopa lu nigba lailaiWon ni ko ruboO gbebo, o ruboSekere lo ni ki won ma fi opa lu ounAraa mi lokunAraa mi laje ti nso

    TranslationThe trap setters are those who dance in the forestBut those who set trap in the plain are usuallycovered with dustGradually, one gets accustomed to the setting oftrap in the forestThis was the Ifa cast for SekereThe one whom people to beat with a stickHe was advised to offer eboHe compliedSekere has declared never to be beaten with astick anymoreMy body is full of Okun beadsMy body is an embodiment of treasure

    2. Ifa says that you should always heed the advice of Ifaand follow its tenets conscientiously. Ifa says you mustalways be open to those under you; such as yoursubordinates, students, followers, etc. and must nothide 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 ofcarrying out assignments. There is also the need tooffer ebo to avert protracted ailment that may renderyou bed-ridden. Ifa says that you will be fortunate torender services to important personalities in the society,who shall in turn reward you immensely. You need tooffer ebo with three roosters, two pigeons andmoney. On this, Ifa says

    Ate mosun sororoDia fun OrunmilaTi nloo te omo Olokun Serinade nifa Won ni ko ruboO gbebo, o ruboIru eyi lo wa te lo sun lo Ate mosun sororo

    TranslationIfa initiation with the Osun staff fully erectThis was the Ifa cast for OrunmilaWhen going to initiate the child of Olokun Serinade into IfaHe was advised to offer eboHe compliedIs this the initiation you have officiated that madeyou slept offThe Ifa initiation is done with the Osun staff in asteady position

    3. Ifa says that you are forbidden from being a hunter, asoldier of work in the military or para-militaryestablishment. If you do this, you do not stand much

  • chance of success or prosperity from such profession. Ifthis is your profession, you are advised to have achange of profession. Farming and other types ofagriculture are other possible areas of success. You alsoneed to be observing Ifa worship days regularly. Ifaalso says that if you will prosper and become wealthy inagriculture/farming; but advises you to be patient andto persevere.According to Ifa, the job may initially be tough but inthe end, all shall be well with you. There is the need foryou to offer ebo for victory and for wealth so as to beable to realize your hearts desires. On these, Ifa says:

    Pako mu babalawo odeDia fun OdeOde nre igbo je oun eluju jeOjo ko i da, e ni ko to tanaDia fun OnyagbeAbeeni oko tiyan rere Igba ti nsise ti ko rere jeEbo ni won ni o seO gbebo, o ruboKo pe, ko jinnaIre aje waa ya de tuturu

    TranslationPakomu, the babalawo of Ode, hunterHe cast Ifa for OdeWhen he was going on hunting expedition to theseven forests and seven wildernessesThe rain has not stopped, yet you say is not asmuch as that of yesterday

  • This was the awo who cast Ifa for Onyagbe, thefarmerThe one with a vast expanse of farmlandWhen he was working without any reward to showfor itHe was advised to offer eboHe compliedBefore long, not too farThe ire of prosperity came trooping in

    One day, Ode, the hunter went for Ifa consultation about hiscoming hunting expendition, whether he would becomesuccessful or not. He was told that he would be successfulbut he needed to offer ebo so that his proceeds are not lostout to another person. Ode refused, He boasted that withhis might, nobody on earth could take away his huntingproceeds. Since Ifa, had informed him that he would besuccessful, he would only offer ebo for success and therewas no need to offer the other one since he possesseddeadly charms that could kill any animal and even humanbeings as well. Nobody, according to him, could overcomehim and take his proceeds away.

    On the other hand, Onyagbe, the farmer also went for Ifaconsultation on how to make headway in his farming job. Hewas advised to be patient and that he would surely succeedthat year. He was advised to offer ebo with one pigeon, onehen, one guinea fowl one rooster and money. He was alsoadvised to be observing Ifa worship days. He complied.

    Ode went on hunting expedition, he killed a lot of animals,sold them and realized a lot of money. On his way back, Esumade him to miss his way and he was roaming about for

  • seven days without having any clue as to the way home. Onthe eighth day, which fell on the Ifa worship day, he wasable to kill an antelope. He removed his cloth and then hungthe antelope in readiness to roast it.

    Suddenly he noticed a smoke coming out from a fardistance. He wore his cloth (not knowing that all his moneyhad fallen out of his pocket to the ground). Immediately, heleft the antelope and headed towards the smoke. On gettingthere, he met Onyagbe while observing Ifa worship daysceremony and breaking kola nuts for Ifa. Seeing how tiredOde was, he gave him cold corn porridge and food to eat.

    After eating, he showed Onyagbe the way to where he hungthe antelope to go and take it and use to observe his Ifaworship day. Onyagbe on the other hand showed him theway out of the forest.

    When Onyagbe got there, he saw the antelope and themoney that fell off from Odes pouch. He took all the moneyand headed home.

    At night, the hunter got home. To his surprise anddisappointment, he could not find his money any longer andcould not find his way back to Onyagbes farm.

    Onyagbe on the other hand took the money home, hebecame wealthy and was happy thereafter. Esu then went toOde and started singing thus:

    Oniyagbe ni yoo gbola ode o 2ceOde na o ba ru o

  • Ode na o ba laOnyagbe ni yoo gbola ode

    TranslationOnyagbe is the one that would take over Odeswealth 2ceIf ode had offered the ebo as prescribedHe would have become wealthyOnyagbe has taken over odes wealth

    Ode was then full of regrets, that if he had known, he wouldhave offered all the prescribed ebo. From then henceforth, itwas decreed that whosoever has chosen hunting as aprofession where this Odu is revealed would never prosperfrom it, unless he complements it with other jobs.

    4. Ifa warns you never to eat tortoise for any reason inorder for you to have victory over adversaries. It is aserious taboo for you. You need to offer ebo for victorywith three roosters and money and to do akose (Ifapreparation) with two kola nuts with five lobes, Ipeoore, porcupine spikes, and ewe eko (leaves used forwrapping corn meal). All these will be pounded andmixed with soap and put in a tortoise shell. N.B: eachof the fifth lobe of the kola nuts (ofua) are what isneeded to be used: while the remaining four pieces arediscarded. On this, Ifa says:

    Agbara eje nii kun elede losunDia fun Gbinrin AhunTi n raye ilai nii kuEbo ni won ni ko waa seO gbebo, o rubo

  • A pool of blood is it that paints a pig redThis was the message of Ifa to Gbinrin ahunWho was going to the world of eternity (to livelong)He was advised to offer eboHe complied

    In this Odu, Gbinrin ahun went for Ifa consultation abouthow to live long, and how he would not die untimely death.

    He was advised to offer ebo and make special Ifapreparation. He complied, Thereafter, he survived all evilmachinations of witches, wizards, herbalists, etc. Instead,they were all assisting him favourably. He then becamehappy and was praising Ifa.

    O ni keni ma ma ba Gbinrin ahun jaGbinrin ahunEnikan kii je ahun ko je igbaGbirin ahunKeni ma ma ba Gbinrin ahun jaGbinrin ahunEnikan kii je oore ko je ipeGbinrin ahunBi iku ba pa obi yoo yo oofa sileGbinrin ahunBa a ba jeko, a dari jeweGbinrin ahun.

    Translation

  • He declared that nobody should quarrel withGbinrin ahunGbinrin ahunNobody dare eat the tortoise with its shellGbinrin ahunNobody should fight with Gbinrin ahunGbinrin ahunNobody dare eat porcupine with its spikesGbinrin ahunNobody should fight with Gbinrin ahunGbinrin ahunIf death kills the kolanut, it will leave out oofa (thefifth lobe)Gbinrin ahunNobody should fight with Gbinrin ahunAfter eating eko meal, the leaves are forgivenGbinrin ahunNobody should fight with Gbinrin ahun

    5. Ifa says that you should not use adin, palm-kernel oil,in order to avoid childbearing problem andunconsummated fortune. You need to offer ebo withfour rats, four fish, four hens and money. You shouldalways add camwood to your body cream and be usingit to rub your body at all times. On this Ifa says:

    Ate ninu Irosun O ba buubuu labe e holoDia fun PonpolaAkosun ma kadin nitori omo

  • Ebo ni won ni ko waa seO gbebo, o ruboKo pe ko jinnaE waa ba ni ni jebutu omo

    Translation Ate ninu Irosun O ba buubuu labe e holoCast Ifa Ponpola (a riverine tree)The one that rubbed camwood and not palm-kernel oil on her body for the sake of child bearingShe was advised to offer eboShe compliedBefore long, not too farJoin us in the midst of many children

    In this odu, Ponpola used to cherish palm kernel oil for useas lotion, not knowing that her Ori abhored such type of oil.For a long time, she was lamenting for being childless. Shehowever went for Ifa consultation and was advised to offerebo and to desist from using palm-kernel oil to rub on herbody; instead she should be using camwood. She complied.Later, she became blessed with happy children.

    6. Ifa says that you shall perform wonders in life. Youshall not be put to shame and shall receive honour andfame. You need to offer ebo with four pigeons, fourguinea fowls, four rosters, four hens and money. Withthese, things shall be well with you.

    A te nnu Irosun O yori gagaaga ninu u holo

  • Dia fun Eesu gudugbu (Ileke)Tii yoo gbenu omokun daraWon ni ko ruboO gbebo, o ruboKo pe, ko jinnaE wa ba ni bola E wa wore

    TranslationA 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 midstof other okun beads She was advised to offer eboShe compliedNot too long, not too farCome and meet us in abundant wealth.

    6. ifa warns that you must never house a stranger or havea tenant living in the same house with you if you areblessed with a house of your own. This is a taboo forthe child of Irete Irosun. Ifa says you must not let outpart of your house where you live to a tenant in ordernot to lose your own Ire to another person and to avoidbeing punished for an offence that you did not commit.Ifa also says that the stranger/tenant will betray yourtrust and in the end you will also be disgraced publicly.You need to offer ebo with one he-goat. On this Ifasays:

    Ise lomo aje kunnu

  • Iya lomo aje kagbonKa jiya ka je kotunnkoho peluDia fun Oniloko omo areluOmo ateko lele bemo loriWon ni ko rubo nitori alejo ile re

    TranslationFor one to be distressed is sadAnd for one to be suffering is even worseTo suffer seriously with indignation is the worstthing that could ever happen to oneThese were Ifas messages for Oniloko, theoffspring of AreluThe one who tied knots of herbs for victory overadversariesHe was advised to offer ebo because of thestranger he admitted into his house.

    Oniloko admitted Onisekere as a tenant into his house. Aftersometime, Onisekere started having an affair with the wifeof Oniloko. This secret affair went for a long time withoutthe knowledge of Oniloko. There and then he decided toseduce finally the wife of Oniloko. He did and later packedout of the house. One day, Oniloko went to a restaurant todrink palm-wine. While he was there, Onisekere was passingby and saw Oniloko there. He then began to sing ahumiliating song as follows:

    Oniloko o ma ku iya ajele oO ma ku iya O fun mi nileMo gba o lobinrinO ma ku iya ajele o

  • TranslationOniloko, you have really suffered in shameIt was a shameful sufferingYou gave me a house to live inAnd I snatched away your wifeIt was a shameful suffering you suffered

    8. Ifa says that you should offer ebo on behalf of yourspouse in order to avert untimely death. Ifa says thatthe person has seduced a spouse who belongs toanother powerful and influential person. You need toofer ebo with one he-goat and a doll image of thewoman. If the woman has a tribal mark on her face,the awo should mark the face of the doll accordingly. Ifthe woman does not have any mark, the Awo shouldleave the doll face unmarked. Put the doll in the ebo,slaughter the he-goat and put the head in the ebo. Onthis, Ifa says:

    Ate nnu irosun O yori daradara ninu holoBi eekan ba nmu niKa gba pe o nmu niBi o si mu niKa gba pe ko mu niDia fun MojokunTii sobinrin IkuDia fun OrunmilaTii nlo gba Mojokun Tii se obinrin IkuEbo ni won ni ko se

  • O gbebo, o ruboNje eleyii jo MojokunJijo lo jo tire koO fi pele jo MojokunJijo lo jo tire koO fi abaja jo MojokunJijo lo jo ti e koKee pe, ona o jinE wa ba ni laruse ogun

    TranslationAte nnu irosun O yori daradara ninu holoIf one is being bitten by insectLet us admit itAnd if one is not bittenLet us admit it tooIfas message for MojokunThe wife of Iku, DeathThe same message was given to OrunmilaWhen planning to take over MojokunWho was the wife of IkuHe was advised to offer eboHe compliedThis woman resembles MojokunShe only has her likeness, she is not yoursHer pele tribal marks resemble those of MojokunShe only has her likeness, she is not yoursHer abaja marks resemble those of MojokunShe only has her likeness, she is not yoursBefore long, not too farJoin 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 notas fulfilling as Ifa practice. Ifa will give you peace ofmind and contentment. In addition, you need to offerebo with two roosters, two hens, four rats, fourfish and money. You also need to propitiate Ifa asappropriate. 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 gbinaEbo ni won ni ko wa seO gbebo, o ruboKo pe, ko jinnaE ba ni ba jebutu ire gbogbo

    Transltion:The elephant s feces is like indigoIt cannot be pounded as yamThe elephants feces is like peasBut it cannot be consumedIfas message for OrunmilaWho never engaged in any tradeAnd he would be blessed with a lot of moneyHe was advised to offer eboHe compliedBefore long, not too far

  • Join us in the midst of all ire of life

    10. Ifa advises you to offer ebo in order to overcome animpending battle. A time is coming in your life that youwill find yourself in a position where you will take overanother persons possession or something precious tothe other person. Ifa says that you will successfullytake possession of the thing. But battle shall come fromvarious fronts; thus the need to offer the ebo toovercome the crisis. The ebo materials are one he-goat, three bottles of palm-oil and money. On thisIfa says:

    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 ruboAgbagbe 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 holoIfas message for Orunmila

  • When going to snatch away Adese, the wife ofIku, DeathAnd would take over the wife of Arun, Afflictionwithout any negative repercussionHe was advised to offer eboHe compliedWith any negative repercussion will we take overtheir valuable possessionsOrunmila, good day todayHe who uses his hands to push Death awayAnd twist the hands of Affliction to rescue his childOrunmila, good day today

    11. Ifa says that there is the need for you to feed your Ori inorder for you to be able to achieve all the great thingsthat you have come into this world to achieve. Ifa saysthat anytime that you put your head on the ground topray, the spirit of your Ori will just sleep off. And for thatreason, all what you are asking Ifa and Olodumarewere not given to you. Ifa advises you to offer ebo witheither one rooster or one he-goat and money. The he-goat or rooster will be slaughtered and the blooddrained on your head on top of Esu. The awo will mixOjiji leave and Ojiji fish (electric fish) together with soapand will be given for you to wash your Ori with it. Afterthis, there is the need to ask Ifa what your Ori will takeand whatever Ori takes will be used to propitiate yourOri accordingly. The moment this is done, all what you

  • are looking for in your life will be given unto you andyour prayers will be answered. On this, Ifa says:

    Atesun leleDia fun OrunmilaNijo ti Baba nfori kanleTi Eledaa re nsun lo oEbo ni won ni ko waa seO gbebo, o ruboOjiji de moni pere e mi oIfa iwo loo jimo loju oorun oIfa iwo lo soku ale ana dooyeOjiji de moni peree mi o

    TranslationAtesun lele Ifas message for OrunmilaWhen he touched his head to the ground in supplicationAnd the spirit of his Ori had slept offHe was advised to offer eboHe compliedHere comes my Ojiji that changes evil to goodIfa you are the one who wakes up a child from sleepIfa you are the one who revive a dead person ofyesternight to a human beingHere comes Ojiji who turns evil to good

    12. Ifa advises you to offer ebo of prosperity. Ifa says thatObatala will ensure that you succeed far beyond yourimagination. Ifa also ask you to have the icon ofObatala with you in order to ensure that success willalways come your way. The icon of Obatala that Ifa

  • refers to needs to have the 16 cowries with it. Ebomaterials; 10 land snails, 10 Efun, two guinea-fowls,two pigeons and money. You also need to feed Obatalaas specified by Ifa. On this, Ifa says:

    Ate ninu IrosunO ba buruburu labee holoO pooyi biri-biri-biriDia fun Oosanla OseeremagboEbo ni won ni ko waa seO gbebo, o ruboTAje o fese tele nilee re oKilo pe kire Aje o fese tele nilee miTeteLo pe kire Aje o fese tele nilee mi oTete

    TranslationIt was bent under Irosun grassBut it came out under Holo grassesAnd it swirls round and roundIfas message for Oosanla OseremagboWhen Aje, Prosperity will set her feet into hishouseHe was advised to offer eboHe compliedWhat is it that authorizes Aje to step into my houseTete That was what authorizes Aje to step into myhouse

  • 13. Ifa advises you to offer ebo and feed Sango in order foryou to overcome your enemies. Ifa says that you aregoing to have several enemies but you are going toovercome them all. Sango will help you to do that. Ebomaterials; three roosters, three hens, plenty of money.You also need to feed Sango with one rooster, 200pebbles, and bottle of palm-oil. On this, Ifa says:

    Ate ninu IrosunIrosun te mole buruburuDia fun Olukoso laluJenrola omo arigba ota werewere segunIgbati nbe laarin otaTo nfojoojumo kominu ogunEbo ni won ni ko waa seO gbebo, o ruboTalo nperi Oba o?Too! Emi o perii re Alado

    TranslationAte ninu IrosunIrosun te mole buruburuIfas message for Olukoso laluJenrola who has 200 pebbles to overcomeconspiracyWhen he was in the midst of enemiesAnd he was envisaging the problem of uprising ona daily basisHe was advised to offer eboHe compliedWho is speaking ill of ObaNo I speak no evil of you Alado

  • 14. Ifa says that there is a woman very close to you who ispraying to God for the blessing of the fruit of the womb.Ifa assures this woman that she will be blessed with thisblessing. If this woman is your spouse, please adviseher to offer ebo with three guinea-fowls, three pigeons,10 land snails and money. She also needs to feedOrisa Oke with plenty of land snails. On this, Ifa says:

    Erin su bi eluKo se gunyanDia fun OkeO nmoju ekun sunrahun omoEbo ni won ni ko waa seO gbebo, o ruboE bami gbomo oke bi esoro okunE bami gbomo oke lanti-lanti

    TranslationThe feces of an Elephant is like and indigoBut it cannot be used as pounded yamIfas message for OkeWhen lamenting her inability to have her own babyShe was advised to offer eboShe compliedCome and help me carry the baby of OkeLike the expensive Esoro Okun beadAnd help carry the baby of Oke that is big andplumpy

    15. Ifa also advises a barren woman to offer ebo in orderfor her to receive the blessing of the fruit of the womb.

  • The ebo materials here are three pigeons, three hensand money. The woman also needs to feed Ifa with afemale duck.

    Ayikiti mode oluAgbara ona nii kun elede losunO kun elelde losun gburugburuDia fun OrosunOmo asunkun sebo omo oKo pe, ko jinnaE ba nib a jebutu omoJebutu omo laa ba ni lese Obarisa

    TranslationAyikiti mode oluThe flood is it that paint the big with mudIt paint the pig from head to toeIfas message for OrosunWhen crying while offering the ebo of childbearingBefore long not too far Join us in the midst of many childrenIt is in the midst of many children that we find allIfa devotees

    16. Ifa says that it is a great achievement for you to havebeen initiated into Ifa. In order to totally complete theachievement in life, there is also the need for you toensure the initiation of two young ones close to you.That is when success is complete in your life. On this,Ifa says:

    Ate ninu IrosunO yo bugebuge ninu u holo

  • Dia fun OrunmilaIfa yoo komo meji lo te nifa nigboEbo ni won ni ko waa seO gbebo, o ruboOgegeleseOrunmila o ku mo, Ifa de!

    TranslationAte ninu IrosunO yo bugebuge ninu u holoIfas message for OrunmilaWho will take two children for Ifa initiationHe was advised to offer eboHe compliedOgegelese Orunmila dies no moreIfa has totally arrived

    Aboru Aboye.

  • AFFILIATED ORISA/IRUNMOLE OF IRETE IROSUN

    1. Ifa for success, victory, sanctuary, elevation, progress,achievement, contentment and general wellbeing

    2. Ori for fulfillment of destiny, sanctuary, victory,elevation, success, contentment, elevation, progress,self actualization

    3. Esu-Odara for direction, guidance, protection,sanctuary, success, victory, overall success,

    4. Sango for leadership, victory over enemies andgeneral success

    5. Aje for financial success, elevation, success,achievement, contentment and overall wellbeing

    6. Orisa-oke for childbearing, childrearing, compatiblespouse and general wellbeing

    7. Obatala for financial success, leadership, elevation,progress, contentment, achievement and generalwellbeing

    8. Egbe for comradeship, elevation, success, progress,leadership and general wellbeing

    TABOOS OF IRETE IROSUN

    1. Must never use anything made with Elephant to avoidunconsummated fortune, failure and regret

    2. Must never use anything made with indigo to avoidunconsummated fortune, failure and regret

    3. Must never snatch another mans wife or take whatbelongs to another person to avoid restlessness,anxiety, unconsummated fortune and regrets

    4. Must never sleep while undertaking any major project to avoid unconsummated fortune, failure and disaster

  • 5. Must never use Adi, Palm Kernel oil for anything toavoid childbearing problem

    6. Must never allow any Sekere drummer to beat Sekereinto your house to avoid other people taking awaywhat rightfully belong to you

    7. Must never maltreat your spouse to avoid the womanrunning away from your life

    8. Must never keep deaf ears to wise counseling toavoid unconsummated fortune, regrets and failure

    POSSIBLE PROFESSIONS OF IRETE IROSUN1. Ifa/Orisa Priest2. Marine industry, oceanography, engineering, fishery,

    and sailing3. Administration, management, marketing, salesmanship,

    general merchandised

    POSSIBLE NAMES OF IRETE IROSUN

    1. Mogbairemu I hold firmly unto all my Ire2. Mojire I wake up with Ire3. Eledamasun my creator please do not sleep

    Aboru Aboye.

    Solagbade PopoolaLagos, NigeriaSeptember, 2011.