16 MAJOR ODU OF IFA

Ejí Ogbe – The Beginning of Light

• Represents blessings, clarity, balance, peace, success, and divine alignment.

• Symbolizes the birth of wisdom and pure destiny.

Òyèkú Méjì – The Darkness of Mystery

• Deals with death, transformation, endings, and new beginnings.

• Teaches that nothing truly ends; it only changes form.

Ìwòrì Méjì – Movement and Reflection

• Reveals secrets, hidden matters, and the importance of self-discovery.

• Reminds us that wisdom often lies beneath the surface.

Òdí Méjì – Foundation and Blockages

• Represents walls, obstacles, and challenges that must be overcome.

• Teaches patience, discipline, and inner strength.

Ìròsùn Méjì – Spiritual Awakening

• Speaks of ancestors, dreams, warnings, and messages from beyond.

• Encourages deep respect for those who came before us.

Òwónrín Méjì – Change and Restlessness

• Deals with instability, rapid shifts, and unpredictability.

• Teaches flexibility and the wisdom to adapt.

Òbàrà Méjì – Joy and Expression

• Represents communication, joy, laughter, and social energy.

• Encourages truth in speech while warning against pride and ego.

Òkànràn Méjì – Trials and Tribulations

• Speaks of opposition, struggle, and life’s challenges.

• Tests character, endurance, and spiritual strength.

Ògúndá Méjì – The Warrior Spirit

• Represents courage, conflict, victory, and forging new paths.

• Teaches that hardship builds resilience and strength.

Òsá Méjì – Karma and Divine Justice

• Highlights consequences, justice, and cosmic balance.

• Teaches that every action produces a reaction.

Ìká Méjì – Disruption and Correction

• Deals with betrayal, gossip, spiritual interference, and correction.

• Warns to be mindful of the company one keeps.

Òtúrúpòn Méjì – Healing and Renewal

• Represents illness, healing, and the cycles of life and death.

• Encourages faith in restoration and spiritual resilience.

Ìrètè Méjì – Patience and Manifestation

• Speaks of endurance, perseverance, and divine timing.

• Reminds us that destiny unfolds when the time is right.

Òsé Méjì – Spiritual Blessings

• Represents beauty, love, wealth, and divine favor.

• Encourages gratitude and the sharing of abundance.

Òfún Méjì – The Fullness of Wisdom

• Represents spiritual mastery, enlightenment, and fulfillment.

• Symbolizes carrying profound cosmic responsibility.