SYNOPSIS

ON

THE READINGS

OF

OGUNDA-OTURA
For
RICARDO IFATOOYANGAN
ACEVEDO

SOLAGBADE POPOOLA
Lagos, Nigeria.
November, 2010.
SYNOPSIS
ON
THE READINGS
OF
OTURA OBARA
FOR

RICARDO IFATOOYANGAN ACEVEDO

SOLAGBADE POPOOLA
Lagos, Nigeria.
November, 2010
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
INTRODUCTION
The 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 (Àdáwọgbódù)
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 (Ìta)
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.
 OGUNDA OTURA
(Ogunda Tasia, Ogunda Teturala)
1. Ifa says that you shall dance and rejoice in your life. Ifa promises
you that you shall have cause to celebrate. Ifa promises that you shall
have cause to celebrate your good luck and success in life.

Ifa says that if you have anything agitating your mind at this moment, it is
just a temporary thing. Joy will end all your matters in life. Ifa says that
you do not need to entertain any fear at all. You have many people behind
you.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 2 pigeons, 2 hens, 2 guinea-fowls, 2

cocks and money. On this, Ifa says;

Won ni mo mo o?
Mo ni mo mo o
Won ni ona wo ni mo fi mo o?
Mo ni mo mo o tan
Mo gbede b’orun
Mo le gongo niwaju Ifa
Dia fun Okoto
Ti n t’orun bo wa’le aye
Ebo apesin ni won ni ko waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E waa ba ni ni ijoko ire o

Translation

They enquired if I knew you or not

And I responded that I knew you
They asked how I knew you
I replied that after knowing you
I adorned my neck with Ifa beads
And stood majestically in front of Ifa
These were Ifa’s messages to Okoto
When coming from heaven to earth
He was advised to offer the ebo of follower-ship
He complied
Before long, not too far
Join us at the venue of all goodness

2. Ifa says that great chances of success are awaiting you. Somebody
highly placed will invite you to something. Don’t fear. It will lead to
greatness for you. Your time to achieve great things has come.

You need to offer ebo with 2 pigeons, 2 guinea-fowls and money. You
also need to feed Obatala with 16 snails. On this, Ifa says;

Akoko tirofo, eye abiye monamona

Dia fun Oniseri
Eni Orisa nran’ni pe
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gbebo o rubo
Orisa nran’ni i pe mi o
Taje-taya, l’Orisa ni n wa gba
Orisa nran’ni I pe mi o
Ire gbogbo l’Orisa ni n wa gba

Translation

The woodpecker with its brilliant feathers

He cast Ifa for Oniseri
Who was being summoned by Obatala
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Orisa (Obatala) is calling for me
Both wealth and spouse were what he asked me to come and receive
Orisa is sending for me
Both followers and children were what he asked me to come and receive
Orisa is calling for me
All ire of life are what he asked me to come and receive

3. Ifa advises you to feed your Ori. All great things of life are looking
for you. You are also on the right track to receive all these great things.
You shall become a nobleman in your life.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 4 rats, 4 fish, 2 hens, 2 cocks, 2
pigeons, 2 guinea-fowls and money. On this, Ifa says;

Ode nii bo’ri Olu

Onyagbe nii bo’ri ekiti
Ko roko, ko yena nii bodi ado
Aboba-gbele nii bori Oba
Ko gbele ko gbona nii sinkun tata bi eni wi
Dia fun Ilemu
Ti n sawo re’le Olufe Akelubebe
Omo ala’le-la’ko
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Baje ba di gaga, to di gogo
To ban tile Olufe e bow a ifa
Ilemu emi ni o maje fun
Ilemu emi ni o maje ko
Boya omo, ile, ire gbogbo ba di gaga
To di gogo
Ti ban tile Olufee bow a Ifa
Ilemu emi ni o mu’re fun
Ilemu emi ni o mu’re ko

Translation

The hunter is he who propitiate the white Ant

And the farmer propitiate the Anthill
He who neither farm nor clears the road propitiates the small gourd
He who stays in the Palace propitiates the Ori of the Oba
A flat-footed person is he who is interested in only irrelevances
These were Ifa’s messages for Ilemu
When going on Ifa mission to the Palace of Olufe Akelubebe
He who makes both the city and its countryside succeed
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
When wealth packs its bags and baggage
And heads for Olufe’s house
Ilemu, please give the wealth to me
Ilemu, please hand over the wealth to me
When spouse, children, properties and all ire of life pack her bags and
baggage
And head for Olufe’s home
Ilemu, please give all these ire of life to me
Ilemu, please hand over all these ire to me

4. Ifa says that even where there are many people looking for only one
thing, as long as you are among those looking for that thing, it shall be
handed over to you. It will be hard for anyone to take away what has been
destined for you. Just continue to offer appropriate ebo.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 2 pigeons, 2 hens, 2 guinea-fowls, 2

cocks and money. You also need to feed Ifa with one matured she-goat.
You need to mount on the goat first, before it is slaughtered for Ifa; when
you mount it, it will fall down because it cannot withstand your weight. It
is after this that you will slaughter it. On this, Ifa says;

Mojawere g’erin
Mojawere g’efon
Ajalu-teetee lo gun Ira
Orunmila lo wa so kese m;orun ewure
Dia fun Okankanlenu Irunmole
Won nloo fe Rere
Tii somo Orisa Gbowuji
Dia fun Orunmila
Baba nloo fe Rere
Tii somo Orisa Gbowuji
Ebo ni won ni ki won waa se
Orunmila nikan lo sebo
Nje, Ifa da Rere de, Rere
A da Rere bo, Rere
Ifa ti di ire gbogbo de, Rere
Edu da ire gbogbo bo, Rere

Translation

Mojawere mounted the elephant

Mojawere mounted the buffalo
Ajalu-teetee mounted the zebra
And Orunmila mounted the goad on a goat
These were the Ifa cast for the 401 Irunmole
When going to marry Rere, Goodness
The daughter of Obatala
Same was cast for Orunmila
When going to marry Rere
The daughter of Obatala
They were advised to offer ebo
Only Orunmila complied
Now, Ifa has brought back Rere
Ifa has returned with Rere
Ifa brought back all ire of life, Rere
Ifa has returned with all ire of life, Rere

5. You shall be blessed with children who will make you laugh and
dance in your life. The children will also enhance your status. They will
turn out to be great children in their lives.

You need to offer ebo with 8 rats, 8 fish, 2 hens and money. You also
need to feed Ifa with one matured she-goat. On this, Ifa says;

Akinnimaja ntelu
Opa ndakara meji
Eyi nko? Ojule e wa nje
Eyi nko? Ojule e wa nmu
Enu foofo ni o ko namunamu
Dia fun Orunmila
Ti nsunkun alailobinrin
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
O fe Are, tii somo Ejio
O fe Osin, tii somo Ailoran
Nje Are lo bi Ijo
Osun lo bi Ela o
Oniruuru omo l’Ope n se

Translation

Akinnimaja ntelu
Two sticks used in rolling bean cakes on fire
This one? He ate in our house
And this one? He drank in our house
Empty mouth cannot make the sound eating
These were Ifa’s messages for Orunmila
When complaining that he had no spouse
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
He married Are, Play, the child of Ejio
And married Osin, Adoration, the child of Ailoran
Now Are, Play, begets Ijo, Dancing
And Osin, Adoration begets Ela, Purity
Different children came from Ope, the Holy Palm

6. Ifa says you have to feed Ifa with Ogunmo vegetable and fish. All
the bones of the fish will be removed and then cooked with the vegetable.
When the vegetable soup is ready, it will be used to feed Ifa. By right,
Ogunmo vegetable soup is a taboo for Ifa in Ogunda-Tasia, but
nonetheless, that is what will be used to feed Ifa. When this is used, Ifa
will vomit all the great things of life right inside your home. Ifa will vomit
wealth, spouse, children, properties, long life and all the good things of life
into your house.

Above all, Ifa will stay permanently with you in your house. Ifa will not
abandon your house for one day. On this, Ifa says that you must never
overlook anyone or look down on people. Those who look down on you
will live to regret their action.

O ba mi lode ko ki mi
Irin ese mi n’irin ola
Dia fun Orunmila
Ti nloo gbawo nile Oniserin Agbaka
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O m’ogunmo o see, oun eja
Mo de’le Oniserin Agbaaka
O m’ogunmo o see, oun eja

Translation

He met me outside but refused to greet me

Mine is a leg of prosperity
This was the Ifa cast for Orunmila
When going to Oniserin Agbaka’s Palace on Ifa mission
He was advised to offer ebo
He cooked Ogunmo together with fish
When I got to Oniserin Agbaka’s home
He cooked Ogunmo vegetable together with fish

7. Ifa says that in order to consolidate all your fortunes, you need to
get a handful of shea-butter and place it on Esu icon. If you do this,
your destiny will shine and you will become a great person in your life. You
will lack nothing in your life. On this, Ifa says:

Afefe fe ki n feri
Efuufu fe ki n riwa
Dia fun Olomo Afori-kowa-jo
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Afede-feyo
Ifa ni yoo ba mi fori ko waa temi jo

Translation
Let the breeze blow for me to see the scalp of the head
And let the wind blow for me to see human character
This was Ifa’s message for He-who-uses-sheabutter-to-actualize-his-destiny
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Afede-feyo, He who speaks different languages and dialects
Ifa will help me use shear-butter to actualize my destiny

8. Ifa says that you are destined to have peace of mind and have
comfort and restfulness. You have no reason to live in anxiety for
whatever reason. Whenever there is anxiety in your life, especially when it
has to do with lack of finance or if you are owing a lot of money and you
don’t know how to pay back, all you need to do is offer this particular ebo
and everything will be favorably resolved.

The ebo materials are 4 rats, 4 fish, 2 hens and money. You also need
to feed Ifa with 2 rats, 2 fish and one hen. On this, Ifa says;

Ogun p’olowo
Odo pa irefa
Sonponna p’alarori
Ma sunfaa
Awo Eta lo dia f’Eta
Ti nbe loko janlele
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Nje Ogbogbo o de o, Awo Eta
E ba mi dupe lowo oorun ajisun

Translation

War killed the wealthy

The river drowned the pawn
And pestilence killed the idle
Masunfa
The Awo of Eta, the leopard
He cast Ifa for Eta
When in the midst of restlessness
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Here comes Ogbogbo, the Awo of Eta
Help me give thanks to early morning sleep

9. Ifa says that whatever you are doing make sure that you do it
well. Work hard and study well. Make sure that you are serious with your
study and your work. That is what will make you very proud in future. You
shall see that with the backing of Ifa, you will have cause to feel proud and
fulfilled. You also need to be proud of your work and study. You cannot
be ashamed of your means of livelihood.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 4 rats, 4 fish, 2 hens and money. You
also need to feed Ifa with 2 rats, 2 fish and one hen. On this, Ifa says;

Omo ode nii ji

Nii m’eran ninu ajere ide
Omo onyagbe nii ji
Nii mu’su ni kanyinkanyin baba re
Dia fun Ifatooyanran
Tii somo bibi inu Agbonniregun
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Ifa too yangan gbogbo Awo
Eeyan to pe’Fa o too yanran
Ko loo ko’Fa
Ifa too yanran gbogbo Awo

Translation

The child of a hunter is he who wakes up

And picks meat inside brass basket
The child of a farmer is he who wakes up
And picks yams in his father’s pantry
Ifa’s message for Ifatooyanran, Ifa is worthy of being proud of
The child of Agbonniregun
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Ifa is worthy of being proud of, all Awo
Those who say that Ifa is not worthy of being proud of
Leet them go and study Ifa
Ifa is certainly worthy of being proud of, all Awo

10. Ifa says that you shall live long on earth. You will not die in
your prime. You shall grow old and feeble. You will also be very
prosperous.

Ifa says you need to offer ebo with 2 cocks, 2 pigeons and money. On
this, Ifa says;

Mo duro, mo ka’san
Mo bere, mo ka’san
Oosanla Oseeremagbo lo meni oun o fi didun osan le lowo
Dia fun Oniserin Agbodiwonran
Omo Agbogbogbo fori sokele

Translation

I stood, and I plucked oranges

I bent down, and I plucked oranges
Only Oosanla Oseeremagbo knows those who would pluck the sweet ones
among the oranges
These were Ifa’s declarations to Oniserin Agbodiwonran
He who would grow so old and feeble that all the hair on his head will turn
white

11. You need to feed your Ori regularly. You must NEVER swim
in the river, swimming pool, stream, lagoon, lake or sea. If you do, you
good destiny will be washed away by the water.

You need to offer ebo with 4 guinea fowls and money. You also need
to feed your Ori regularly. On this, Ifa says;
O to mi bee nii p’ekun ore
Emi lo se fun mi nii pari oore
Ija won a si maa gbehin ale
Dia fun Oluseri
Tii se Aremo Iya-lota
Eyi ti yoo weweewe
Ti yoo gbagbe iwa a re sodo
Olunseri gbawa de o
Iwa, e ba wa jo yeuke o, iwa o

Translation

It is enough is what ends friendship

What did you do for me is what ends all good deeds
Fight and quarells ends illicit love affair
These were Ifa’s declarations to Oluseri
The first child of Iya-lota
He who would swim and swim
And forget his destiny in the river
Olunsseri has brought back his destiny
Character, join us to dance the yeuke dance, destiny!

12. Ifa says that you shall be victorious over your enemies. No
matter how many they may be, you shall overcome.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with 3 cocks, 3 pigeons, 3 guinea-fowls,

one bottle of gin and money. You also need to feed Ifa with alcohol.
On this, Ifa says;

Ka ta sile
Ka ta senu
Omugo eeyan lo le pe ki tile o po ju tenu lo o
Dia fun Ogunda
Ti yoo mu’ti te ota re pa o
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Ko pe ko jinna
E wa ba ni laruuse ogun

Translation

Let us spill a little on the ground

And drop some into the mouth
Only a fool can wish the volume spilled on the ground to be more than the
one in the mouth
This was Ifa’s message for Ogunda
Who shall consume alcohol to crush his enemies
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Before long, not too far
Join us in where we overcome our enemies

13. Ifa says that you shall live long in life. Even though there are
threats of evil principalities such as death, ailment, contention, loss,
paralysis and so on which surround you, they will be rendered ineffective
and totally powerless.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with one matured he-goat and money.
After this, you will look for pebbles, raw black-eye peas, palm-oil and
a plate. You will place both the pebbles and the black-eye peas into the
plate and pour palm oil into them. You will use the mixture as Ipese for
the Elders of the Night. The he-goat that you used as ebo, you will
slaughter it, cut off the head into the ebo. You also need to prepare Ipese
out of the remain part of the he-goat. On this, Ifa says;

Koro-koro mawa
Mawa koro-koro
Dia fun Orunmila
Ti tiku-tarun nkanle e re e re
Ajogun buruku n kanle e Baba a lo
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Nje Ikupakuta mewa
O pada seyin
Koro-koro mawa
Mawa koro-koro
Arun pakuta mewa
O pada seyin
Koro-koro mawa
Mawa koro-koro
Gbogbo ajogun pakuta mewa
O pada seyin
Koro-koro mawa
Mawa koro-koro

Translation

Koro-koro mawa
Mawa koro-koro
They cast Ifa for Orunmila
When death and affliction were crowding over him
And all evil principalities were going to his house
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Now, death ate pebbles together with beans
Koro-koro mawa
Mawa koro-koro
Affliction ate pebbles together with beans
Koro-koro mawa
Mawa koro-koro
All evil principalities ate pebbles together with beans
Koro-koro mawa
Mawa koro-koro

14. Ifa says that there are two women close to you who are in
search of the blessing of the fruit of the womb. Ifa says that one of them
is light-skinned, while the other is darker. Both of them will be blessed
with pregnancy and they will also have safe delivery.
Ifa advises each of these women to offer ebo with 8 rats, 8 fish, two
hens and money. They also need to feed Ifa with one matured she-
goat each. On this aspect, Ifa says;

A duro, a ka’san
A bere, a ka’san
Oosanla Oseeremagbo lo me’ni oun o fi didun osan le lowo
Dia fun Agan dudu
A bu fun Agan pupa
Awon mejeeji nmenu sunrahun omo
Ebo ni won ni ki won waa se
Won gbebo, won rubo
Agan dudu la ape Osan
Agan pupa la ape Oro
Ifa je ki n bi bi Osan
Ki n bii bi Oro
O o bii bi Osan
O o bi bi Oro
Iyawo a b’osan b’oro

Translation

We stood and we plucked oranges

We bent down and we plucked oranges
Only Oosanla Oseeremagbo knows those who would pluck the sweet ones
among the oranges
This was the Ifa cast for the Dark-skinned barren woman
And also for the Fair-skinned barren woman
The Dark-skinned barren woman is the Orange
And the Fair-skinned barren woman is the Wild-mango
Ifa please let me produce babies like the Orange
And let me produce babies like the Wild-mango
You will beget babies like the Orange
And also like the wild-Mango
Iyawo, you will beget like Orange and Wild-mango
15. Ifa warns you never to plan evil against anybody. If you do,
you shall only use your evil to harm your loved ones. Conversely, your
greatest contention will come from inside your home among your close
relations. In fact, those are the ones who can hurt you badly. These are
equally the same set of people who can hurt you badly. Your distant
enemies have little or nothing they can do against you.

You must also be careful not to walk into the trap of food poisoning from
your close relatives. This is the reason why you need to be in good terms
with your relatives and close neighbors.

Ifa advises you to offer ebo with one matured he-goat and money.
You also need to be in very good terms with all your loved ones. On this,
Ifa says;

Eto o si laye mo
A w’eto miran
A o se mo pe aba’nigbe nse’ni?
Dia fun Osin-gaga
Tii somo iya Igun
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
Nje Osin-gaga
O ni’wo lapo
O sit un fun Igun je

Translation

There is no more order on earth

We organize other programmes
How can one know that one’s neighbour is behind one’s predicaments?
This was Ifa’s message for Osin-gaga, the white Eagle
Who is the blood brother of Igun, the Vulture
He was advised to offer ebo
Behold, Osin-gaga, the white Eagle
You have poison in your pocket
And you gave it to Igun, the Vulture to consume!
16. Ifa says that you shall have peace of mind and victory. All
those who plan against you shall end up harming each other. Ifa says that
the problem of opposition and contention had been giving you sleepless
nights. You need not worry as they will all be eliminated with their own evil
devices.

You need to offer ebo with one cobra head, two cocks, plenty of
bananas, one long strong staff and money. On this, Ifa says;

Eji gbojo
Inu Olowo kan gogoogo
Erin gb’eeke iregba
Dia fun Eta Iregba
Ti mbe laarin iyonu
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Nje enikinni te ekeji pa
Sewele pee-pee-pee, sewele
Enikeji te eketa pa
Sewele pee-pee-pee, sewele
Ota wa nte ota pa
Sewele pee-pee-pee, sewele
Ota waa yiye lorun mi gbayi Ifa
Sewele pee-pee-pee, sewele

Translation

The rain falls without abating

The rich man is seething with anger
The labour is with all smiles
This was was the Ifa cast for Eta, the debtor
When in the midst of tribulations
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
The first enemy crushed the second to death
Sewele pee-pee-pee, sewele
The second enemy crushed the third to death
 Sewele pee-pee-pee, sewele
The enemies are crushing each other to death
Sewele pee-pee-pee, sewele
The enemies had left me now, Ifa
Sewele pee-pee-pee, sewele

This is also the reason why you must never be a party to conspiracy. You
must not plan with others to crush anyone. If you join this group, there is
the tendency that those of you who conspire will be the ones to crush one
another to death.

B. AFFILIATED IRUNMOLE/ORISA OF OGUNDA-OTURA

1. Ifa – for overall success, longevity, victory, happiness and children

2. Ori – for support, direction and fortunes consummation
3. Obatala – for elevation, children, joy, success and longevity
4. Esu Odara – for success, support or victory
5. Ogun – for support, victory over enemies and direction
6. Sango – for support, victory over enemies and direction
7. Oro – for support, victory over enemies and direction

C. TABOOS OF OGUNDA-TASIA

1. Must never engage in swimming for any reason – to avoid

unconsummated for fortunes
2. Must never conspire against anyone – to avoid using your own
hands to harm yourself
3. Must never engage in any form of illegality – to avoid the wrath
of the Deities
4. Must never use any part of the cobra for anything – to avoid
unconsummated fortune
5. Must never use red or black colors – to avoid the anger of
Obatala
6. Must never look down on anyone – to avoid unconsummated
fortune
7. Must never take your children to foster or boarding home – to
avoid losing the children
8. Must never use Oriri, Wild Pigeon, for anything – to avoid
incessant melancholy
9. Must never eat chicken – to avoid troubles and contentions
leading to restlessness
10. Must never use Akoko, Woodpecker, for anything – to avoid
unconsummated fortune
11. Must never be sleeping in total darkness or even stay where
there is darkness – to avoid missing your opportunities in life
12. Must never engage in any form of extra-marital affair or have
illicit love relation with any married person – to avoid threat to your life and
to avoid unconsummated fortune

D. POSSIBLE NAMES FOR OGUNDA-TASIA CHILDREN

1. Ifatooyangan – Ifa is worthy of being proud of

2. Ifakowade - Ifa brings my destiny

E. POSSIBLE PROFESSION

1. Entertainment
2. Contractor
3. Ifa Priest
4. Politician/Trade Unionist
5. Consellor
6. Land Speculator
7. Money/Shares dealer/Banker and Financier
8. Boundary guard, Military/Paramilitary Officer

ABORU ABOYE