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 #64 · Omo Odu (Odu Combinado)

Odi Ofun

"A sign that Olofin authorized to cast out all the evil of the world; obedience, not caprice, saves."

I - II - II - I · II - I - II - I

Numerology

20 (synthesis of 4 with 16)

Elements

Earth - Rooting | All elements - Integration | Synthesis — Integration of forces

Sacred Colors

Deep blue (wisdom) and Pure white (totality) (a combination of the energies of both Odus)

Symbolic reading — interpretation, not attributed to the Treatise.

Also known as: Odi Fun · Odi Òfún · Òdí Ofun · Òdí Òfún

DiscernmentWisdomIntegrationSynthesisDynamic balance

What is the Odu Odi Ofun

Odi Fumbo is the sign that Olofin authorized to cast out all the evil of the world, and the Odu used to make Oparaldo: through it Elegbará removes the false and the traitors from the awo's house. It is an Ifá of separation, in which the children do not recognize the sacrifice of the parents, and these, ashamed, abandon the house.

Meaning

In the Tratado, Odi Fumbo says that obedience, and not caprice, is what saves, and that humility is the path. The person wishes to be an awo of Orunmilá, but cannot, for it was the dead one who was an awo, not they. When the protection of the father or the godfather fails them, bad company will destroy them. They should eat with little salt and no spice, on account of haemorrhoids, fistulas and intestinal problems.

Sacred Profile

Symbolic reading — interpretation, not attributed to the Treatise.

Numerology: 20 (synthesis of 4 with 16). This number resonates in the energy of this Odu, guiding the seeker in understanding the cycles and vibrations that govern this path.

Elements: Earth - Rooting | All elements - Integration | Synthesis — Integration of forces. The sacred elements establish the bridge between the material and spiritual worlds, offering tools of balance and transformation.

Sacred Colors: Deep blue (wisdom) and Pure white (totality) (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: Discernment, Wisdom, 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

Be humble and obedient, for only obedience, and not caprice, will save you. After the ebó, place it for Elegbá, and keep the protection of the father and the godfather. Eat with little salt, no spice nor hot food, on account of the haemorrhoids. Give food to all the Orishas.

⚠ Cautions

Take care, for the godson kills the godfather, and bad company destroys you when the father's protection fails you. You are a person who is cunning, lying and full of delusions of superiority, who believes themselves self-sufficient for everything. You sacrifice yourself for your children, but they give no thanks and go on living their own way. You suffer from asthma, fistulas and intestinal problems.

This Odu describes tendencies and possible paths to work on — not a fixed destiny or a guaranteed prediction.

Ire

The cleansing of one who is authorized by Olofin to cast out all evil and makes Oparaldo, and the salvation through humility and obedience of one who keeps the protection of the father and the godfather.

Osogbo

The separation and the ungrateful children who make the parents abandon the house, the godson who kills the godfather and the bad company that destroys; the asthma, the fistulas and the despair.

Context and study of the 256 Odus

Odi Ofun 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 Odi Ofun 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.

The Ifá Wisdom digital library brings together all 256 paths with epithets, essence, synthesis, and practical guidance. By exploring this page and the full library, you build a foundation for meditation, spiritual journaling, and ethical follow-up—with explicit gratitude to Yoruba culture and its guardians.

Irê, Osogbo, and reading Odi Ofun

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.

When you use the Ifá oracle with artificial intelligence on this platform, you receive a philosophical and educational interpretation: a learning bridge, not a priestly ritual. Keep that distinction to honour the tradition and the role of Babalawos and Iyanifas.

Ethics, respect, and continuing study

Ifá Wisdom is a multilingual educational service. We combine careful documentation of the Odus with the awareness that the living oracle belongs to the communities that preserve it. We do not promise cures, material guarantees, or a substitute for initiatory counsel.

To explore Odi Ofun in depth, browse the library of 256 Odus, the Odu of the day, and—if you wish—a contextual consultation in the oracle—always respecting your autonomy and the culture of origin.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Odu Odi Ofun mean?+
Odi Fumbo is the sign that Olofin authorized to cast out all the evil of the world, and the Odu used to make Oparaldo: through it Elegbará removes the false and the traitors from the awo's house. It is an Ifá of separation, in which the children do not recognize the sacrifice of the parents, and these, ashamed, abandon the house.
What is the central message of Odi Ofun?+
In the Tratado, Odi Fumbo says that obedience, and not caprice, is what saves, and that humility is the path. The person wishes to be an awo of Orunmilá, but cannot, for it was the dead one who was an awo, not they. When the protection of the father or the godfather fails them, bad company will destroy them. They should eat with little salt and no spice, on account of haemorrhoids, fistulas and intestinal problems.
What are the Irê and Osogbo of Odi Ofun?+
Ire: The cleansing of one who is authorized by Olofin to cast out all evil and makes Oparaldo, and the salvation through humility and obedience of one who keeps the protection of the father and the godfather. — Osogbo: The separation and the ungrateful children who make the parents abandon the house, the godson who kills the godfather and the bad company that destroys; the asthma, the fistulas and the despair.

Sources consulted

  • Tratado Enciclopédico de Ifá, section Odi Ofun (Odi Fumbo)
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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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