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The right leg is the principal one and is read first; the left is the secondary (witness). — Bascom, Ifá Divination; Encyclopedic Treatise of Ifá.
Odu #213 · Omo Odu (Odu Combinado)
Irete Irosun
"Do not go where you are not invited, for there is a trap; Osun is the staff that warns of misfortune."
Numerology
19 (synthesis of 14 with 5)
Elements
Wind - Storm | Water - Vital flow | Synthesis — Integration of forces
Sacred Colors
Storm blue (transformation) and Red (life, blood) (a combination of the energies of both Odus)
Symbolic reading — interpretation, not attributed to the Treatise.
Also known as: Irete Rosun · Irete Iroso · Ate Irosun · Ate Iroso
What is the Odu Irete Irosun
Irete Lazo (Irete Irosun) is the Ifá in which were born the totem, the statues and religious images, the dance of Osun and the tracing of Ossaim. Here Osun reveals himself to be the staff of Orunmilá: when it falls, it announces misfortune, and it is he who warns and removes evil from the path.
Meaning
In the Tratado, Irete Lazo tells that the enemies dug a tunnel to burn down Orunmilá's house; Osun stirred with the heat and, through the osode, denounced the trap, saving him. It teaches that, even when Ifá speaks of blessing, there is no guaranteed safety — within three days there may be upheaval, because each force pulls to its own side — and for that reason one must make osode every day.
Sacred Profile
Symbolic reading — interpretation, not attributed to the Treatise.
Numerology: 19 (synthesis of 14 with 5). This number resonates in the energy of this Odu, guiding the seeker in understanding the cycles and vibrations that govern this path.
Elements: Wind - Storm | Water - Vital flow | Synthesis — Integration of forces. The sacred elements establish the bridge between the material and spiritual worlds, offering tools of balance and transformation.
Sacred Colors: Storm blue (transformation) and Red (life, blood) (a combination of the energies of both Odus). The colors of this Odu carry specific vibrations that can be used in rituals, clothing, and environments to harmonize with its energy.
Qualities: Purification, Abundance, Integration, Synthesis, Dynamic balance. These qualities represent the inner forces that the seeker can cultivate to walk in alignment with the wisdom of this Odu.
✦ Recommendations
Have an Osun of your own height and make osode every day, setting it on the ground. Receive the Warriors and Xangô and place a gold coin for Oxum, which, once placed, is not removed. Smooth away the roughness and seek the union of parents and children, of godfathers and godchildren, and perform a cleansing to rid yourself of enemies.
⚠ Cautions
Do not play with firearms, cutting or piercing weapons, so as not to wound someone unintentionally, and beware of fire, so as not to be burned in an accident. Do not drink alcohol, because Obatalá does not want you to harm yourself, and have your blood examined, for it is not well. Beware of theft, of traps and of whoever has cast a work to separate your family.
This Odu describes tendencies and possible paths to work on — not a fixed destiny or a guaranteed prediction.
Ire
It is foré for the awo, who is a person of great luck: a child of yours will bring fortune to the house, and whoever tries to imitate him only fails.
Osogbo
The disease of the mind and madness, the delay and the continual stumbling, and the theft, the law and the family separation brought about by the curse cast.
Context and study of the 256 Odus
Irete Irosun belongs to the full corpus of the 256 Odus of Ifá, a body of oral and written wisdom spanning centuries across the African diaspora and the Americas. Understanding this Odu means placing energies, archetypes, and sacred narratives in relation to the opele, divination, and a life practice guided by balance. The philosophical reading offered on this page does not replace initiation with a Babalawo or Iyanifa, but it deepens respect for the tradition and supports structured study for those who learn with humility.
In Ifá texts, the name Irete Irosun appears in prayers, ebo, and songs; its energy is tied to cycles of transformation and to relationship with the land, the Orishas, and community. Comparing this Odu with its root Meji and related Odus helps you recognize patterns of Irê and Osogbo that recur through life and everyday choices.
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Irê, Osogbo, and reading Irete Irosun
In any Odù, Irê points to blessings and positive affinities; Osogbo highlights challenges and adjustments. Reading this Odu invites integrated reflection on relationships, work, emotional health, and purpose. Ifá asks for patience, right speech, and—when prescribed by an initiated priest—ebo and disciplines of conduct.
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Ethics, respect, and continuing study
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Frequently asked questions
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Sources consulted
- Tratado Enciclopédico de Ifá, section Irete Lazo / Irete Roso (Irete Irosun)
Written by
- Pablo de Lima (Awofakan)
- Thaiana de Lima (Ikofá)
A couple initiated in Ifá in the Cuban lineage — Regla de Ocha / Ifá.
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