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Note: This reading is for the next two weeks.

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“Níbi tí ayọ̀ bá wà, Ọ̀ṣun ti dé.”
Where joy is present, Ọ̀ṣun has arrived.

 

This teaches that ayọ̀ (joy) is not accidental—it is a spiritual presence. When we honor joy, gratitude, beauty, and emotional truth, we invite Ọ̀ṣun to sit beside us, cooling the heart and guiding destiny with grace.

 

Another expression that reflects Ọ̀ṣun’s essence:

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“Ayọ̀ ni ìyá ìwà pẹ̀lẹ́.”
Joy is the mother of gentle character.

 

In Ọ̀ṣun’s wisdom, joy is not superficial happiness—it is a sacred state of harmony. Ọ̀ṣun teaches that when joy flows through the heart like a calm river, it softens the spirit and refines one’s ìwà (character). From joy comes patience, compassion, beauty, and sweetness in speech.

 

Ọ̀ṣun is the Òrìṣà who reminds us that life must be lived with sweetness, even amid difficulty. Without joy, the soul dries up; without sweetness, wisdom becomes harsh. This is why Ọ̀ṣun governs laughter, love, art, fertility, music, and the gentle pleasures that restore balance to the human spirit.

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Dafá (Ifá divination) has revealed Ọ̀sá-Sẹ́ (also known as Ọ̀sá Ọ̀sẹ́), an Odù that speaks of sudden movement and unexpected change. These shifts may arrive quickly and without warning, requiring flexibility and adaptation. Change itself is not harmful; rather, it is our resistance to it—our emotional reaction—that disrupts balance and quietly robs us of joy. When we resist movement, we create friction; when we flow with it, transformation becomes possible.

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This reading places strong emphasis on family, understood broadly to include our inner circle of friends, loved ones, colleagues, partners, and all those with whom we share close bonds. Some within this circle may be facing uncertainty, particularly around matters such as job security or stability. Because of our closeness and fondness for them, their anxiety or discouragement can easily spill over and affect us as well. Our task, however, is to rise above the turbulence and help restore perspective, so that neither they nor we are deprived of joy—especially during the festivities of the holiday season.

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Family is further indicated by Ìwòrìbogbè (also known as Ìwòrì Ogbè). Ìwòrì carries the energy of fire and transformation, while Ogbè represents new beginnings and the birth of fresh possibilities. Together, they remind us that expression, creativity, and change must be allowed to unfold naturally. Old patterns and outdated structures need to be released so that a stronger, more stable foundation can be rebuilt. Suppressing this transformative fire only leads to stagnation, while honoring it opens the door to renewal.

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Additional insight comes from Ọ̀sá’wòrì (also known as Ọ̀sá Ìwòrì), which appears for Ibi—off-path—indicating hesitation and reluctance to move forward. Once again, Ọ̀sá confirms that change is unavoidable, while the reappearance of Ìwòrì—this time on the left leg of the Odù—reveals an internal struggle. It speaks to suppressed passion and creativity, becoming stuck in familiar routines, and resisting the very transformation that seeks expression. When this energy is blocked, frustration builds, and joy fades.

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Fortunately, the reading also brings reassurance through the blessings of Ọ̀ṣun, revealed by Ọ̀sáwọ́nrín (also known as Ọ̀sá Ọ̀wọ́nrín). Ọ̀ṣun restores sweetness where bitterness has taken hold and reminds us that life is not meant to be endured in emotional dryness. Under her influence, clarity returns, and we begin to see the futility of running away from change or avoiding brutal realities. She teaches that softness, emotional honesty, and vulnerability are strengths—not weaknesses—and that asking for help from loved ones is an act of wisdom and self-care.

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Taken together, these Odù deliver a unified message: change is in motion, transformation is required, and joy must be protected. Ọ̀sá brings movement, Ìwòrì demands honest expression and release, Ogbè promises new beginnings, and Ọ̀ṣun ensures that the process is guided with grace, balance, and sweetness. If we allow ourselves to move forward without fear, release what no longer serves our purpose, and lean into support and compassion, the coming year holds great promise and marks a meaningful transition into the next stage of our lives.​

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Please make the following Ebó (sacrifice/offering) to Ọ̀ṣun.

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• An orange, as revealed by Ogbèyónú (also known as Ogbè Ògúndá). You may offer it at your shrine, or peel it and leave the pieces at a park or by a body of water, where animals can eat it.​​​​​

• Attention: The Reading for 2026 will be posted on December 28th, 2025.

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General Reminder: Èṣù is the divine messenger who takes your prayers and offerings to their destination. So, when making any Ebó (offerings), always offer a taste to Èṣù first, or offer something that he would like.

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Until next time, blessings to you all!​

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Às̩e̩

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Blessings! … Oluwo Ifájuyìtán

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

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