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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 #61 · Omo Odu (Odu Combinado)
Odi Otura
Odi Tura (lucumí)
"The collapse of things and unbridled excess; obedience to Obatalá brings fortune."
Numerology
17 (synthesis of 4 with 13)
Elements
Earth - Rooting | Earth - Stability | Synthesis — Integration of forces
Sacred Colors
Deep blue (wisdom) and Grey (endurance) (a combination of the energies of both Odus)
Symbolic reading — interpretation, not attributed to the Treatise.
Also known as: Odi Tura · Odi Otua · Òdí Otura · Òdí Otua · Odi Tauro
Naming by tradition
- Yoruba / Brazil
- Odi Otura
- Cuba (Lucumí)
- Odi Tura · Odi Tauro
Lucumí name per Tratado Enciclopédico de Ifá, p. 133.
What is the Odu Odi Otura
Odi Atakofeno is an Odu of vices and sexual aberrations, where unbridled excess, sacred profanation and the collapse of things were born — all plans may come down. It speaks of Logbum, child of Inle and Oxum, who was six months a man and six months a woman, for whom Orunmilá made Ifá.
Meaning
In the Tratado, Odi Atakofeno commands paying Obatalá so that fortune may come, giving him thanks every day — you are his cook — and putting on necklaces and making santo. If you moved Orunmilá to another tureen, put him back in the old one. It marks pains in the bones and the chest from cardiac problems, and the pregnant woman needs works, for the child comes to replace the mother.
Sacred Profile
Symbolic reading — interpretation, not attributed to the Treatise.
Numerology: 17 (synthesis of 4 with 13). 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 | Earth - Stability | 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 Grey (endurance) (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, Endurance, 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
Pay Obatalá so that fortune may come and give him thanks every day, for you are his cook. Put on necklaces and make santo, and return Orunmilá to his old tureen. Keep what you have covered so that they do not discover it, and take no one in, so as not to wreck the house. If the woman is pregnant, do the works.
⚠ Cautions
It is an Odu of vices and unbridled excess, where plans collapse and filial respect is broken. Do not baptize anyone, so as not to fall out with a compadre or comadre out of envy, and beware of being imprisoned. In your house everyone wants to command and they live in discord, and the vulture always finds its food.
This Odu describes tendencies and possible paths to work on — not a fixed destiny or a guaranteed prediction.
Ire
The fortune that comes when one pays Obatalá and gives him thanks every day, and the steadfastness of one who returns Orunmilá to his tureen, puts on necklaces and makes santo.
Osogbo
The vices, the aberrations and the sexual excess, the profanation of filial respect, and the collapse of all plans; the discord of the house where everyone wants to command.
Context and study of the 256 Odus
Odi Otura 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 Otura 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 Otura
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 Odi Tura (Odi Atakofeno)
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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