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Happy New Year!!!

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This week's Dafá (Ifá Oracle Divination) revealed Ìwòrì Wotúrá (also known as Ìwòrì Òtúrá), with a strong emphasis on the Orí—your conscious self and the guiding force of your life's path, or destiny. Destiny can be understood as a blueprint inscribed upon the crown of the head, outlining the experiences your soul has chosen to encounter in this lifetime.

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Ìwòrì appears on the right leg of the Odù, bringing a fiery current of passion, creativity, and ambition. This energy beckons that you begin the new year with momentum and drive. However, because the reading also reveals Ibi (off-path), it suggests that this surge of energy has not yet been given a clear direction. The question for you, then, is: Where are you going? Do you have a plan, or are you simply winging it? Make your "New Year's Resolutions."

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Òtúrá appears on the left leg of the Odù, showing us how we must respond. Before taking action, we need calm, clarity, and intention. We must first reflect on what we truly want from the coming year. Without this grounding and sense of purpose, the intense passion of Ìwòrì has nowhere to flow, leading instead to more restlessness and inner agitation.

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The reading further points to a misalignment with destiny through Ìdígbè (Ìdí Ogbè). This Odù reveals a tendency to bunker down—to hesitate out of fear. Fear of failure, fear of judgment, or fear of not being "good enough" can quietly paralyze forward movement. Life cannot be approached from a place of fear, because fear blocks our ability to manifest our true life purpose. This off-path condition is reinforced by Ọ̀sá’dí (Ọ̀sá Ìdí), which indicates Ibi (off-path) and suggests that instead of embracing new experiences, we are retreating inward, hoping that nothing changes or goes wrong. The mindset must shift—from survival mode to truly living.

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Finally, Ogbèsá (also known as Ogbè Ọ̀sá) reminds us of the importance of propitiating the Orí, which resides at the crown of the head. This Odù emphasizes perseverance—especially when sudden changes or disruptions throw us off our usual rhythm. It calls for adaptability, focus, and commitment to what we have already set in motion. Even when responsibilities feel heavy, demanding, or overwhelming, this is not the moment to give up. It is a time to stay the course, trust your Orí, and move forward with steady resolve.

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It is understood that some may be facing job uncertainty, health challenges, relationship instability, or other real-world pressures. These experiences must be met patiently, one day at a time. What is essential to remember is that when we remain aligned with our Orí and our destiny, whatever unfolds while we are on-path is precisely as it should be. It is only when we stray from that path or fall out of alignment that a conscious correction becomes necessary. Nothing enters your life without the consent of your Orí. As long as you consistently propitiate your Orí and walk in alignment with your life's purpose, it will guide you as intended. For this reason, the Orí must always be kept cool, as it is governed by fùnfùn energy.

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Fùnfùn, the color white—including silver and other light tones—is revered in Yorùbá thought as "the king of all colors," because it contains the full spectrum of visible light. More than a visual quality, fùnfùn represents illumination, clarity, and spiritual purity. It is deeply associated with Tútù (coolness), Àlàáfíà (peace), and Ìbáṣepọ̀ (harmony), embodying calmness, balance, and sacred order.

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

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"A crooked wood disperses the fire. A madman scatters his own home. This was the Ifá divined for the father snake and his children. He was told his children would never agree to unite to ward off an attack. If the father snake wanted them to unite, he must offer a sacrifice: sixteen snails, pigeons, poison, and sixteen cowries. He refused to sacrifice."

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One interpretation of this ẹsẹ Ifá reminds us that children and young people also need guidance and direction. Take a mindful look at the young people in your life who could benefit from your experience, knowledge, and wisdom. You must lead by example—if you approach life with fear, they will learn to approach life with fear as well.​​

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

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• Rosewater as revealed by Ọ̀sá’Gbè (also known as Ọ̀sá Ogbè). Note that this is the mirror-image of Ogbèsá, which came out for Orí.

• Coconut Oil as revealed by Ogbè'Rosù (also known as Ogbè Ìrosùn).

• Shea Butter as revealed by Ìrẹtẹ̀ Ogbè.

• Note: the Orí is one of the primary energies to work with in 2026. See Reading for the Year.

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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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