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This document contains 11 readings from Ifá that offer advice and warnings about different aspects of life. Ifá recommends making offerings and feeding various Orishas to attract blessings, protection, and success. It also warns against avoiding certain taboos and behaviors such as swearing falsely with Ogun.
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12 Irete Ika English

This document contains 11 readings from Ifá that offer advice and warnings about different aspects of life. Ifá recommends making offerings and feeding various Orishas to attract blessings, protection, and success. It also warns against avoiding certain taboos and behaviors such as swearing falsely with Ogun.
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Irete-IKA

Ifá says that it foresees all the angers of life for you. Just keep offering ebo and everything that
search will be yours. Do not rely on any special device, as it will not work for
you. If you have any difficulty, just keep calling 'Ateka' and your problems will be
resolved.

Ifa advises offering ebo with 4 doves, 4 guinea fowls, and money. In this, Ifa says;

Ateka, Awo won in Ibadan.

Fun Day won Ibadan's lottery


The sound of my voice calls for goodness for everyone

It happened neither by chance nor by luck.

They have come, they have arrived

Here is your request, The city of Ibadan

It will be called Ateka

Your house is not finished

Ateka, the Awo of Ibadan land

He launched Ifá for them in Ibadan land.

When crying, they lacked all the anger of life.

They were advised to offer ebo.

They fulfilled

Here comes Ateka, the Awo of Ibadan land


Who called Ateka

His ego will manifest

2. Ifá says that you will rise to the grass of grace. You will be happy in your life. There is nothing that
you seek Ifa it will not do for you. Please, do not abandon your Ifa. It is solidly behind you.
you.

Ifa advises offering ebo with fish and bananas. In this, Ifa says;

The big yam will not turn black on the farm.

Darkness is all I see in the morning.

There is fun in Asisee

It is a new thing, so it is being done.

There is no gain without pain.

Oh, you are beautiful, you are a treasure.

Ifa Asisee is inclined to you.

The bush is full of snakes.

This is how water flows freely.

Ifa Asisee inclines to you

A big tree creates great shade on the farm

The farmer knows the sign of rain in the morning.

This was the Ifá cast for the poor man


When crying that his Ikin no longer supports him

He was advised to offer ebo

Fulfilled

Behold, the poor man is garnering support.

The banana groves by the river and the flowers

The big fish swims in the river with splendor

The Ifa of the poor man undoubtedly brings him all the support he longs for.

3. Ifa assures that you will be victorious over all your enemies. It doesn't matter how many there are, you
will be triumphant over them.

Ifá advises on ebo with 8 guinea fowls, 8 keys, and money. It is also necessary for
feed Obatala with 200 snails. In this, Ifa says;

Ateka is not a color.

I will eat rice.

The gate of the house is open.

Today, fun Orunlojo Igbin won the battle against Oosa.

Today is fun at Oosanla Oseeremagbo


You stumble between the walls.

Here is won and not WAA too

Only you are there, after I have emerged.

A meal when the snail meets the deity.

You cannot enter the house of Gerere


Take the Awo menu, Gerere.

Take the menu out, Gerere

The Okra tree bends when it is harvest time

The tree in the orchard bends during the harvest.

The tree planted to mark a border is with a twisted back.

These were the Ifá messages for 165 cowries.

When is he going to conspire against Obatala

The same messages are delivered to Obatala.

When in the midst of enemies

They were advised to offer ebo

Only Obatala fulfilled.

The mouth that snails use to punish Orisa

The same mouth will be used to rub the floor and eat the dust.

All enemies of Awo no but the use of the mouth to rub the floor and eat the dust

4. Ifa promises that you will be blessed with a compatible spouse. Your wife must understand.
that should never go against or abandon traditionalism. She also needs to be fed.
Eat regularly. By doing so, Ifa will be your strong pillar of support all the time. While
that his wife is feeding Yemoo. You need to feed Obatala on a basis.
regular. In this, Ifa says;

That's a puzzle.
The riddle is very interesting
The Lord's blessed tree

Today fun Yemoo


You are the woman of the deity

Where there is no gain, do not go.

You weep, you cry

For good, for bad

I am coming back home.

It is your turn.

The Okra tree bends during the harvest.

The tree of the egg orchard bends during the harvest.

The neck of a devoted Orisa is adorned with colored beads.

These were the messages of Ifá for Yemoo

The wife of Obatalá

He was advised to offer ebo

She obeyed

In a little while, not far away

Join us amidst all the good things in life

5. Ifa advises you to appear organized and clean at all times. Your destiny hates disorder or
dirt.
The only offering that is necessary here is for you to present yourself clean at all times.
this aspect, says Ifa;

How do you walk on trash?

Come here please

There is fun at Ateka

You heard from Sode Ibadan

The thing is neither won nor lost.

This is an announcement from the WAA, Awo road Ibadan

When they walk in stupidity

Come to the party

If an Awo walks in a dirty way

Tal Awo will reduce himself

This was the Ifá message for Ateka

When he goes to Ibadan on Ifa mission

It was advised to offer ebo.

Here comes Ateka

The Awo of Ibadan land

If an Awo appears dirty

He will surely reduce himself.

Ifá says that you will be blessed with beautiful children who will make you feel proud.
These children are the children of Obatalá. It is necessary to offer ebo with 8 painted items and money. It is also
necessary to feed Obatala with 16 snails. In this, Ifa says;
You are beautiful.

You have a good heart

Today is fun Oosanla Oseeremagbo


I will inform you about the news of the child.

He won and not WAA too


Oh you, you are a hunter

Be it good or bad
Come and help us for the sake of the child

Translation:

The Okra tree bends when it is being harvested.

The tree of the egg orchard bends when it is being harvested.

These were the messages of Ifá for Obatala

When crying, lamenting his failure to bear his own children

He was advised to offer ebo.

He/She fulfilled

In a little while, and not too far away

Join us among many children

7. Ifá says that it will give you space and respect. Authority will be given to you over all your subordinates.
and more than what you put your hands on. You will not be able to experience failure.
It is necessary to offer ebo with a matured male goat and 16 rings and money. It is also
necessary to feed Sango with a cock. In this, Ifa says;

Ateka, Oh King

Day fun Oba


For the sake of everything, do not forget.

This is a win and not a loss.

Oh listener, you have come

What will we read together?

Do not give what does not belong to you.

What will our king say?

Ateka, the Babalawo of Oba, the Ruler

He cast Ifá for the rule

When Weepin lamenting his authority over his subjects

He was advised to offer ebo

Fulfilled

The ruler must contain everything

Unless the ring does not contain the finger

The King must contain all

8. Ifá says that as you will be blessed with children, you will be blessed with the
peace of mind. Ifa warns not to eat okra at all. Okra is a serious taboo for
You. Ifá says that anywhere, you will have peace and satisfaction. It will be well with you.
Ifa advises offering a sacrifice with a hen, a rooster, and money. It is also necessary for
Feed Ifa with 2 rats and 2 fish. In these aspects, Ifa says;

I have eaten the fruit.

There is fun here


I went to the farmer's field last year.

Where there is no gain, there is no WAA.

Oh, you are a slave.

Make it, make it happen

Come and help me with the child's upbringing.

Translation:

Ateka, the Awo of Ila, Okra

Molded Ifa for Okra

When leaving annual crops farm

He was advised to offer ebo.

She obeyed

In a little while, not too far away

Join us among several children

9. Ifá warns never to swear with Ogun, especially when one is in false oath. It
It is important that you do not take an oath at all, whether true or false. It is also
necessary to feed Ogun on a regular basis.
Materials to be used to feed Ogun include a male goat, a dog, roasted yam,
roasted corn, palm wine, raffia palm wine, a turtle, palm oil, a bottle of gin or
gin and a lot of money. In this, Ifa says;

Eat it to me
If you do not hear well, do not speak.

If you do not read, you will not read.

If you are good, if you are bad

You are the one I will feed.

Today is Ogun Onire fun

Today fun won niluu Aisin oba

Niluu Aisin Oosa

Who is committing the sin here?

You are not a sinner.


A medicine is not used for nothing

It is not bad at all

The road is needed, it goes to the farm

The war is everywhere within the town

The drummer plays, it is Ogun


She is not here, it is Ogun who is here.

Translation:

Ateka, my Ateka
If you are going to start the okro, do it.

Don't keep it inside, take it out.

If you don't want to start well okra or egg garden


Do not ruin the farmers' harvests

Ifá messages for Ogun Onire

And for the inhabitants of the land where they do not venerate the Oba or any Orisa as much

Ogun asked them to tell him that they were venerating

They said that they serve no one.

Ogun cannot be used to swear.

Do not swear with Ogun

Ogun, owner of the house and the farm

Ogun owns all parts of the city.

Blacksmithing belongs to Ogún

The construction of housing belongs to Ogun

10. Ifa recommends constantly feeding the elders of the night in order to avoid
any dispute with the witches. As long as the problem of the witches is avoided, there is no
limit their chances of success in life.

Ifa advises offering ebo with a sheep (sheep) and money. It is also necessary to provide food.
to the elders of the night with another sheep. In this, It says Ifa;

The sound of the bird in the air

Day fun Eleye

You won't return home, Earth.

This is how they celebrate


They gathered, they prayed

The treatment is on, the bird's eye


I met you at Ateka
Your brother will come.

Ateka duuru, the Awo of the Witches

Launched Ifa of the Witches

He/She comes from the sky for the world

They were advised to offer ebo.

They fulfilled

Here comes Ateka, the Awo of the witches

Anyone who invokes Ateka

His spirit will manifest

11. Ifá warns against repaying good deeds with evil. Ifá says that any
A person who does good must be appreciated and respected. If any opportunity arises
For you to pay, please do it. This is the only way that you will go at every moment of
his life.

Ifa advises to offer ebo with 2 doves, 2 hens, 2 keys, 2 guinea fowls and money.
this, says Ifa;

Welcome. I am from Ibadan.

Today fun won the ode Ibadan

The PAN party won in a decisive manner

The NPA has won in Rewe Rewe-

They have neither won nor lost.


Translation:

Ateka, the Awo of Ibadan land

He cast Ifá for them in Ibadan.

When they died in their first

And he dies in his youth

They were advised to offer ebo.

When the people of Ibadan called Ateka to come and help them, he did.
the problem disappeared, they refused to acknowledge it anymore. The problem returned and went to beg.
Ateka. He helped them again and everything returned to normal. Since then, they have provided Ateka.
due recognition.

12. Ifá says that if you are going to help anyone, you have to be very careful not to get involved.
you yourself in a problem in trying to help others. Ifa also warns you that being
aware of your expressions when you are helping others so that you do not come across as
serious problem in getting out of their troubles.

Ifa advises offering ebo with a matured male goat and money. It is also necessary for
feed Esu with a penis. Of these, says Ifa;

The history of Olubadan

Today is Olubadan fun

They have called for patience.


When you won, you did not go to WAA
Ateka, the Awo of Olubadan

He cast Ifá for Olubadan

When she cries that the population of the earth was too small

He was advised to offer ebo.

Ateka consulted Ifa for Olubadan. He told Olubadan that he would need four cows and a man.
with a hump of ebo. Ateka had humped himself. Olubadan searched for four cows and has added Ateka.
the material ebo. Ateka is offered as ebo, along with the four cows. Ibadan expanded and
it became the largest city in the Yoruba land. Ateka, the Babalawo was paid with evil,
the good gesture that extended to the peoples of the earth Ibadan. That is why you need to be
aware of his utterances when he is going to help people.

13. Ifá says it is necessary to consult Ifa and offer all necessary ebo before embarking on
a trip. Ifá says that when you go, you have no problems. Where you are currently, no.
There is a problem. The problem is on the way from one place to another.

It is necessary to offer ebo with a matured male goat and money. In this, Ifa says;

Where are you going?

Today fun Ookun

You use a pen for the year.

That which does not kill you makes you stronger.

The elder is honored.


If you keep quiet, you will soon know

I will give money to the sacrifice


The riddle is a mystery

He launched Ifá for Ookun, the millipede

When leaving annual crops farm

He was advised to offer ebo.

He did not fulfill

I had met the millipede.

He would have offered the ebo consequence

When the millipede was informed to offer an ebo before embarking on the journey, he responded that he was going to
come and offer ebo when he returned. He set off. On his way to the farm, some children approached him.
They saw him and tore him to death. He did not make it to the farm.

14. Ifá says that there is a need for you to be able to offer ebo for your children in order to
avoid problems generally caused by bad gangs and bad influences. None
amount of attention or care, or even experience can help you in this aspect. Only
He will help you.

It is necessary to offer ebo for each child with a mature male goat and money. It is also
necessary to feed Ifa with a large catfish. In this aspect, Ifa says;

Your wishes are in God's hands.

Elero fun day

He won you the prize Aro

Death will not kill your child in vain.


Translation:

No pile of garbage can obstruct the movement of a snake.

This was the message from Ifa for Elero.

Who was Aro's friend?

He was advised to offer ebo so that his son would not die.

Elero relied on his great charm and extensive experience to save his son. He refused to offer ebo.
When he realized that his son had moved to the edge of death, he went to offer the
Ebo and his son survived.

15. In your own case, Ifa warns you that you will never have all the means to protect yourself. Only
It has to depend on the Deities. They are your sanctuary and safest source of protection. Not
strong charm, there is no weapon, no tactic that can be sure. You just have to put all your hope
in Ifa and all the other deities.

Ifa advises to offer ebo with a matured male goat and money. In this, Ifa says;

You are not in your right mind.

You are welcome here

Today is fun, I choose the day of victory

The money is going to Oyo-Ajaka

It is neither good nor bad.

The ceiling has the warmth of fire from within.

And receive the warmth of the sunlight from outside

This was the message from Ifá for Eleere, the Competent Herbalist
On a mission to Awo Oyo-Ajaka

He was advised to offer ebo.

It was reported that Eleere offered an ebo in order to avoid a situation in which he was going to die.
road. He couldn't see what might happen because he trusted in his strong charms. He refused to
to offer ebo.

On his way to Oyo-Ajaka, he suddenly fell victim to a stomach upset. Before he could
take any remedy to use, that died. However, he headed to a great river that is called
Eleere River. The river still exists today.

When the people saw this, they began to lament for so much;
I will fulfill, Great is the victory

It is a house of prayer, it helps

I will do it, Elder of the Warriors

Translation:

Eleere, the Competent Herbalist

Death took Eleere away from him, he lost everything.

Eleere, the Competent Herbalist

16. Ifá says that there is a need for you to offer ebo in order not to lose your power.
sexual.

Ifa advises to offer ebo with a mature male goat, the minors of pants and money.
In this, Ifa says;
Ateka, The House of Oninadu

It is fun Oninadu
The child is very good.

My mother is talking.

Some won, some did not WAA.

I am a thought, I am affection

There is a gathering there, it is not a place for mess.

Ateka, the Awo resident of Oninadu

He threw Ifá for Oninadu

He would die in silence

Without prior notice given to the wearers.

He was advised to offer ebo

Travelers to Ipo and the land of Ofa

That those advised to offer ebo fulfill the consequence

Oninadu is the name of the penis in this verse. You need to take very good care of it.

Greetings to the Ancestors

AFFILIATED Irunmole / ORISA OF Irete-IKA


Ifa - for global success and protection

2. Esu - for victory, success, and sanctuary

3. Egbe - of camaraderie and fulfillment

4. Ogun - for protection and guidance

Obatala - for children, happiness and victory

6. Sango - the victory over adversity and spiritual elevation

7. Ori - for success and overall direction

8. Yemoo - for marital happiness and children

Taboos of Irete-IKA

1. One should not eat okra - to avoid the loss of children

2. You should not wear red and black dresses - to not lose the support of Obatalá.

3. You should not eat garden eggs - to avoid unfulfilled fortune

4. You should never repay good with evil - to avoid disastrous consequences

5. You should never depend on any device or special power - to avoid putting yourself in
precarious situation

6. We must never underestimate women - to avoid the problem of witches

7. You should never eat snakes or use any part of it for any reason - to
avoid the threat to life

8. It must never appear dirty - to avoid unfulfilled fortune

9. One should never swear under oath, especially with Ogun - to avoid dire consequences.

10. You should never eat snails - to avoid conspiracy and plots against you

11. You should not travel without prior consultation with Ifa - to avoid road accidents.
POSSIBLE NAMES FOR THE CHILDREN Irete-IKA

1. Ebodà - our ebo is accepted

2. Ifayomi - Ifa saves me

3. Orishagbeja - Orisa (Obatala) supports me against my enemies

POSSIBLE THE PROFESSION

Administrator

2. Human Resources / Material Management

3. Ifa Priest

4. The medical / paramedical staff

5. Military / paramilitary personnel

Personal judicial

7. Cosmetologist

Greetings to the Yoruba people

IRETE-IKA
1. Ifa says that it foresees all ire of life for you. Just continue to offer ebo and all what you.
are looking for shall be yours. Don’t rely on any special device as they will not work for you.
If you are in any distress, just continue to call 'Ateka' and your problems shall be solved.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 4 pigeons, 4 guinea-fowls and money. On this, Ifa says;

They are in Ibadan.

Today is a holiday in Ibadan.

I am here to listen to the prayers of everyone.

They said that they should come and do it

They have come to negotiate, they have made an offering.

This is a message from the people of Ibadan.

It is very tasty.
Your house is not good

Ateka, the Awo of Ibadan land

He cast Ifa for them in Ibadan land.

When weeping that they lacked all anger of life

They were advised to offer ebo

They complied

Here comes Ateka, the Awo of Ibadan land

Whoever called on Ateka

His ebo shall manifest


2. Ifa says that you shall rise from grass to grace. You shall be happy in your life. There is
Nothing you look for that Ifa will not do for you. Please do not abandon your Ifa. It is solidly.
behind you.

Ifa advises you to offer a sacrifice with fish and bananas. On this, Ifa says;

The big tree casts a shadow on the path.

The sun does not rise without a cloud.

Day for Asisee


This is a thing that it also carries with it.

They said we should not go.

You hear, you fall

If you have any issue, you should speak up.

Today is not a day to play.


This is how the water will flow down the slope.

If the ground is not fertile, what will you cultivate?

A big tree creates a wide shadow on the farm.

The farmer knows the sign of morning rainfall.

This was the Ifa cast for the Poor Man

When weeping that his Ikin no longer support him

He was advised to offer ebo

He complied

Thè Poor Ma ’s Ifa Is now b i ging suppo t


The banana stays by the river and blooms

The big fish swims in the river with splendor

The Ifa of the Poor Man is surely bringing him all the support he longs for.

3. Ifa assures you that you will be victorious over all your enemies. No matter how many
they are, you will be triumphant over them.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 8 guinea-fowls, 8 cocks, and money. You also need to feed.
Obatala with 200 snails. On this, Ifa says;

Fire is not dead

Atèka laa ka’ka


The palm tree has a sweet fruit.

The day for the Orunlojo is approaching for the worship of the deity.

Day for Oosanla Oseeremagbo


You will fall between the fence

They said he should not be there.

Only one is there behind, that is sprouting

A snail does not eat a deity.

You should not be lazy.


Take the money and give me the change, please.

Take the menu to the table, please.


The okra tree is bent when being harvested.

The garden egg tree is bent when being harvested.

The tree planted to demarcate a boundary is with crooked back

These were Ifa's messages for 165 snails

When going to conspire against Obatala

The same messages were delivered for Obatala

When in the midst of enemies

They were advised to offer ebo

Only Obatala complied

The mouth that the snails uses to castigate Orisa

The same mouth shall be used to rub the ground and eat the dust

All enemies of Awo shall not but use their mouths to rub the ground and eat the
dust

4. Ifa promises you that you shall be blessed with a compatible spouse. Your wife needs to
understand that she must never go against or abandon traditionalism. She also needs to
Feed Yemoo regularly. By doing so, Ifa will be her strongest pillar of support at all times.
While your wife is feeding Yemoo, you need to feed Obatala regularly. On this, Ifa
says;

The riddle is not finished

Go play outside
The colorful ribbon draped on the waist.

Day for Yemoo

TiI ’obinrin Ori a


This is what they said to do.

Oh strength, you are mighty

Be strong, be brave

I will come back soon.

It is your turn

The Okra tree is bent when being harvested.

The garden egg tree is bent when being harvested.

The neck of an Orisa devotee is adorned with colourful beads

These were Ifa's messages to Yemoja.

The wife of Obatala

She was advised to offer ebo

She complied

Before long, not too far

Join us in the midst of all the good things of life

5. Ifa advises you to appear neat and clean all the time. Your destiny hates untidiness or
filth.

The only offering you need to make here is to appear neat all the time. In this aspect, Ifa
says;

How do you walk on dirt?


The road is winding

Day for Ateka

You are from Ibadan.

This is what they said to do

You have come to see me, The chief of Ibadan

They went to collect dirt


This is a celebration

If an Awo walks in a dirty manner

Such Awo will reduce himself

This was Ifa's message for Ateka

When going to Ibadan on Ifa mission

He was advised to offer ebo

Here comes Ateka

The Awo of Ibadan land

If an Awo is dirty in appearance

He will surely reduce himself

6. Ifa says that you will be blessed with beautiful children who will make you proud.
Children are Obatala's children. You need to offer ebo with 8 guinea fowls and money. You
also need to feed Obatala with 16 snails. On this, Ifa says;

I am tired

Atèka laa ka’kan


Day for the Great Oseeremagbo
I have informed the child about the news

This is what they said to do.

Oh the earth, you have come

I see, I understand

Come and help me deliver the child

The Okra tree is bent when being harvested.

The garden egg tree is bent when being harvested

These were Ifa's messages for Obatala

When weeping in lamentation of his failure to beget his own children

He was advised to offer ebo

He complied

Before long, and not too far

Join us in the midst of many children

7. Ifa says that you shall be given space and respect. You will be given authority over all
your sub-ordinates and over whatever you lay your hands upon. You shall not experience
failure.

You need to offer ebo with one matured he-goat and 16 finger rings and money. You also
need to feed Sango with one cock. On this, Ifa says;

Hello, Oh King
Day for the King

What you don't know won't kill you.

They said to come and do


Oh, you are a saint, you are an offering

What will you do to me?

If you do not have money, do not borrow

What will you read?

Ateka, the Babalawo of Oba, the Ruler

He cast Ifa for the Ruler

When weeping in lamentation of his having authority over his subjects

He was advised to offer ebo

He complied

The ruler shall contain them all

Unless the ring does not fit on the finger

The King shall contain them all

8. Ifa says that as you will be blessed with children, so will you be blessed with peace of
mind. Ifa warns you not to eat okra at all. Okra is a serious taboo for you. Ifa says that
Anywhere you go, you shall have peace of mind and contentment. It shall be well with you.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with one hen, one cock, and money. You also need to feed Ifa.
with 2 rats and 2 fish. On these aspects, Ifa says;
Ateka Awo Ila

Fun day for Ila

We will go to the farm next year.


They said he should come and do it

Oh dear, you have fallen.

It is a matter of time, it will happen

Come and help us raise the child

Ateka, the Awo of Ila, Okra

Cast Ifa for Okra

When going on annual farm cultivation

She was advised to offer ebo.

She complied

Before long, not too far

Join us in the midst of multiple children

9. Ifa warns you never to swear with Ogun, especially when it is on false oath.
The important thing is for you not to swear an oath at all, whether true or false. You also need.
to feed Ogun on a regular basis.

Materials to use to feed Ogun include one he-goat, one dog, roasted yam, roasted corn, palm-
wine, raffia palm-wine, one tortoise, palm oil, a bottle of gin or schnapps and a lot of money.
On this, Ifa says;
Take me to you

If you do not read, do not blame.

If you don't read, you won't understand.

When you say it, when you say it again

The body is not a joke.

Day for Ogun Onire


They are having fun in the land of the king

Niluu is from Oosa


Who is the person you are serving in this house?

You are not serving anyone.


A punishment cannot be used to rectify an offense.

There is no problem

The deity goes to the house, then proceeds to the farm.

There is a festival everywhere in the town

The hunter is in the bush, it is Ogun.

You are not useless, you are a warrior

Ateka, my Ateka

If you will pluck okra, do so

If it is garden-egg, pluck it.

If you don’t want to pluck either okra or garden-egg

Do not spoil the farmer's harvests

Ifa’s messages for Ogun Onirè

And for the inhabitants of the land where they did not venerate either the Oba or
any Orisa
Ogun asked them to tell him who they were venerating.

They said that they serve nobody

Ogun cannot be used to swear

Do not swear with Ogun

Ogun owns the home and the farm

Ogun owns everywhere in the city.

Blacksmithery belongs to Ogun

Home construction belongs to Ogun

10. Ifa advises you to feed the Elders of the night constantly so as to avoid any
contention with witches. As long as you avoid the problem of witches, there is no limit to
your success chances in life.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with one female sheep (ewe) and money. You also need to feed.
the Elders of the Night with another ewe. On this, Ifa says;

The sound of the drum, the essence of the bird.

A day for the Bird

You will not return to this world

They said they should do it.

They entered, they danced

The eyes of the birds

If it is called Ateka

Your house will be fine


Ateka duuru, the Awo of the Witches

He cast Ifa for the Witches

When coming from heaven to the world

They were advised to offer ebo

They complied

Here comes Ateka, the Awo of the witches

Anyone who calls on Ateka

His ebo will manifest

11. Ifa warns you against paying good deeds with evil. Ifa says that anyone who does you...
Good must be appreciated and respected. If any opportunity arises for you to pay back,
Please do so. This is the only way that you will be going up every time in your life.

Ifa advises you to offer a sacrifice with 2 pigeons, 2 hens, 2 cocks, 2 guinea-fowls and money.
this, Ifa says;

Ateka. The place is Ibadan.

A day for them in Ibadan


The dog barks at them in a loud manner.

What do you call it as glittering?

They asked what they should do

Ateka, the Awo of Ibadan land

He cast Ifa for them at Ibadan

When they were dying in their prime


And were dying in their youth

They were advised to offer ebo.

When the people of Ibadan called Ateka to come and help them, he did. When the problem
disappeared, they refused to recognize him anymore. The problem returned and they went
to beg Ateka. He helped them again and everything returned to normal. Since that time,
they accorded Ateka his due recognition.

12. Ifa says that if you plan to help anyone, you need to be very careful so that you will
do not put yourself in trouble in the effort to help others. Ifa also warns you to be mindful of
Your utterances when you are helping others so that you will not be put into serious
problem in order to get themselves out of their problems.

Ifa advises you to offer sacrifice with one matured he-goat and money. You also need to feed Esu.
with one cock. On these, Ifa says;

The History of Olubadan

Day for Olubadan

You have to be patient with them.

This is what they said to do.

Ateka, the Awo of Olubadan

He cast Ifa for Olubadan

When lamenting that the population of the land was too small

He was advised to offer ebo


Ateka consulted Ifa for Olubadan. He told Olubadan that he would need four cows.
and one man with a hunchback for ebo. Ateka had a hunchback himself. Olubadan looked for
four cows and added Ateka to the ebo material. Ateka was offered as ebo, together with
the four cows. Ibadan expanded and became the biggest town in Yoruba land. Ateka, the
Babalawo was paid with wickedness, the good gesture he extended to the people of
Ibadan land. That is why you need to be mindful of your utterances when you plan to help.
people.

13. Ifa says that you need to consult Ifa and offer all necessary ebo before you embark
on any journey. Ifa says that where you are going has no problem. Where you are presently
has no problem. The problem is on the way from one place to the other.

You need to offer ebo with one matured he-goat and money. On this, Ifa says;

Puzzle game

Day for Ookun

You are using an old motorcycle this year.

This is what they said to do.

The cat is very hungry

If you catch it early

I want to make a sacrifice.

The riddle is difficult.

He cast Ifa for Ookun, the Millipede

When going on annual farm cultivation


He was advised to offer ebo.

He failed to comply

Had the Millipede known

He would have offered the ebo accordingly.

When the Millipede was advised to offer ebo before embarking on the journey, he
responded that he would come and offer the ebo when he returned. He set out on the
journey. On his way to the farm, some children saw him and smashed him to death. It did
not reach the farm.

14. Ifa says that there is the need for you to offer sacrifice for your children in order to
avoid the problems usually caused by bad gangs and bad influences. No amount of care or
Caution or even experience can help you in this aspect. Only ebo will help you.

You need to offer ebo for each child along with one matured he-goat and money. You also need to
feed Ifa with a big catfish. On this aspect, Ifa says;

The curtain is a beautiful sight.


Day for the Speaker

They are just hoping for Aro.

Never let death kill your child, they say you shouldn't.

No heap of rubbish can hinder the movement of a snake

This was the Ifa's message for Elero

Who was Aro's friend?


He was advised to offer ebo so that his child would not die

Elero relied on his strong charm and wide experience to save his child. He refused to offer.
ebo. When he realized that his child had moved to the verge of death, he went to offer the
Ebo and his child survived.

15. In your own case, Ifa warns you never to rely on any means to protect yourself.
You only need to rely on the Deities. They are your sanctuary and surest source of
protection. No strong charm, no weapon, no tactic can save you. Just put all your hope on ifa
and all the other Deities.

Ifa advises you to offer a sacrifice with one mature he-goat and money. On this, Ifa says;

Orulè is in my heart.

It is good to see you

Day for the Eleere, Great Protector

It is an adventure to Oyo-Ajaka

This is what they said to do.

Translation:

The roof gets the warmth of fire from inside

And receives the warmth of sunlight from outside

This was Ifa's message for Elèèrè, the Proficient Herbalist

When going on Awo mission to Oyo-Ajaka

He was advised to offer ebo.


Eleere was advised to offer a sacrifice so as to avoid a situation where he would die on the road.
He could not see how that could happen because he relied on his strong charms. He refused
to offer the ebo.

On his way to Oyo-Ajaka, he was suddenly gripped by severe stomach disorder. Before he
could take any remedy to use, he died. He however turned to a mighty River which is called
Eleere River. The river still exists up till today.

When people saw this, they began to lament thus;


Proudly, the elder is victorious

It is indeed a miracle, it carries

Eleere, Agba Isegun

Eleere, the Proficient Herbalist

Death snatched Eleere, he lost everything

Eleere, the Proficient Herbalist

16. Ifa says that there is the need for you to offer a sacrifice so as not to lose your sexual
potency.

Ifa advises you to offer a sacrifice with one matured he-goat, your under-pant and money. On this,
Ifa says;

Ateka, House of Oninadu

Day for Oninadu


Child, let’s eat.

I am listening to my mother.

This is what they said to do

I am Ipo, I am Ofa

It is there that the meat is cooked.

Ateka, the resident Awo of Oninadu

He cast Ifa for Oninadu

He would die quietly

Without giving notice to the underwear

He was advised to offer ebo.

Travelers to Ipo and Ofa land

Let those who were advised to offer ebo comply accordingly

Oninadu is the name of the penis in this stanza. You need to take care of it very well.

ABORU ABOYE

AFFILIATED IRUNMOLE/ORISA OF IRETE-IKA

1. Ifa – for overall success and protection

2. Esu - for victory, success and sanctuary

3. Egbe – for comradeship and accomplishment


4. Ogun - for protection and direction

5. Obatala– for children, happiness and victory

6. Sango - for victory over adversity and spiritual elevation

7. Ori – for overall success and direction

8. Yemoo – for marital bliss and children

TABOOS OF IRETE-IKA

Must not eat okra– to avoid loss of children

2. Must not wear red and black dresses – to avoid losing the support of Obatala

3. Must not eat garden-eggs– to avoid unconsummated fortunes

4. Must never pay good with evil– to avoid disastrous consequences

5. Must never rely on any special devices or power – to avoid putting yourself in
precarious positions

6. Must never underestimate women – to avoid the problem of witches

7. Must never eat snakes or use any part of it for whatever reason – to avoid threat to
life

8. Must never appear dirty– to avoid unconsummated fortune

9. Must never be swearing on oath especially with Ogun– to avoid dire consequences

10. Must never eat snails– to avoid conspiracy and plots against you

11. Must not travel without prior Ifa consultation – to avoid road mishap

POSSIBLE NAMES OF IRETE-IKA CHILDREN


1. Ebodà– our ebo is accepted

2. Ifayomi – Ifa saves me

3. Orisa (Obatala) backs me against my enemies

POSSIBLE PROFESSION

1. Administrator

2. Management of Human/Material

3. Ifa Priest

4. Medical/Paramedical staff

5. Military/Paramilitary staff

6. Judiciary staff

7. Beautician

The beginning is the end

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