Dafá (Ifá Oracle Divination) revealed Òtúrá-Egúntán (aka Òtúrá Ògúndá), and it calls for spiritual cleansing and dispersing of negative influences. The reading indicated Iré (on-path, blessings, good fortune) for overcoming difficulties after the cleansing.

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The Iré (on-path, blessings, good fortune) was indicated again by Òtúrá-Egúntán (aka Òtúrá Ògúndá), the same Odù for the month.

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The reading for this month refers you to the following ẹsẹ Ifá (Ifá Divination verse) as the "take-away" wisdom.

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"They did much evil to me. I am not tarnished; they cannot overcome me; they are cursing, swearing, and wishing me evil. Òtúrá-Egúntán said that I should not be afraid nor fear them. He promised to mend my ways so that I may live a better life. He said my life will be prosperous. It is Òtúrá-Egúntán who washed my head for me so that no curse, imprecation, charm, or spell will affect me."

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One interpretation of the above ẹsẹ Ifá is that it calls for spiritual cleansing so that no negativity can block you or take you away from your destiny path. As this is the last Icofa reading for the year, you are preparing yourself to start the new year right.

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Ìrẹtẹ̀ Mejì revealed "victory over difficulties," the 14th Odù in seniority, it has profound spiritual implications for someone on a spiritual path. It means "conquering good fortune," note that the word Iré (good fortune) is part of the name. Ìrẹtẹ̀ always applies pressure to get us to react in some positive way; in other words, it tells us to create our own good fortune. Moreover, Ìrẹtẹ̀ is a "calling card" to turn to spirituality for answers.

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Ìrẹtẹ̀ is as much about "conquering good fortune" as the missteps and failures we encounter along the way; we stumble, we fall, but we must get up and keep moving forward and not look back; determination is the key to this Odù.

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Please make the following Ebó (sacrifice/offering) to your Icofa:

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• Omiero (a mixture of sacred herbs in water), as revealed by Ìrosùn Ọ̀sẹ́.

• Shea Butter for purification and inner peace, as revealed by Òtúrá-Egúntán (aka Òtúrá Ògúndá); the same Odù came out three times in the reading.

• Soak the 16 Ikin in the Omiero and rub the shea butter on them afterward. Do the same for the remaining Ikin.

• After you complete the offering, use the remaining water from the Omiero to cleanse yourself, specifically your Orí, on the crown of your head. Then rub some shea butter on your Orí.

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How to prepare Omiero: fill a large bowl with fresh cool water and add the "16 sacred herbs" to soak; you may add a bit of honey, flower petals, shea butter, and coconut oil if you like, cover it with saran wrap and placed it in the sun for a while to charge. Remember that your calm, positive intentions are essential when making Omiero; say a prayer to Èṣù and Ọ̀rúnmìlà before soaking your Ikin.

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Note: the 16 herbs are not for consumption. You can get these through our online store.

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Light a white candle, burn sage or other space-clearing herbs; and place a clear glass of water. Take 16 Ikin (palm nuts) into the cusp of your hands, share your breath by blowing on them three times, then bring them up to your forehead and chant a prayer to Ọ̀rúnmìlà. Say the Odù of your Icofa three times, or if you're an Ifá priest, the Odù of your path. Make the offering on the 16 Ikin; most people have more than 16 Ikin; separately, address the remaining Ikin.

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Note: When making offerings, always offer a taste to Èṣù/Ẹlégbá first who is the divine messenger and takes your prayers and offerings to their destination.

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Blessings! … Oluwo Ifájuyìtán

"We talk to God through prayer; we listen through meditation."

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