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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 #250 · Omo Odu (Odu Combinado)
Ofun Osa
"Ofun and Osa: the medicinal herbs and the blessing that came down from heaven."
Numerology
26 (synthesis of 16 with 10)
Elements
All elements - Integration | Ether - Spirituality | Synthesis — Integration of forces
Sacred Colors
Pure white (totality) and Purple (spirituality) (a combination of the energies of both Odus)
Symbolic reading — interpretation, not attributed to the Treatise.
Also known as: Ofun Sa · Ofun Ossá · Òfún Osa · Òfún Ossá
What is the Odu Ofun Osa
Ofun Osa is the Odu in which were born the medicinal herbs and the asho of Ossaim, the seven capital sins and the seven virtues, and Orunmilá in the phenomena and astral currents. It is an Odu of whiteness and of great strength of will to prevail, but in which a blessing came down from heaven to earth and people betrayed the trust of Olofin.
Meaning
In the Tratado, Ofun Sa walks as though suspended above the ground, and everything is in the air: promises tend to turn out hollow, without meaning. Here Obatalá ceased to be a warrior in order to be peaceful and handed war over to Ogum, so that Obatalá divines and Ogum wages war. He is an awo of far sight, and the person must be guided by the saint and by older people of experience. Cirrhosis of the liver speaks, and whoever is born under this Ifá may come with the umbilical cord entangled around the neck.
Sacred Profile
Symbolic reading — interpretation, not attributed to the Treatise.
Numerology: 26 (synthesis of 16 with 10). This number resonates in the energy of this Odu, guiding the seeker in understanding the cycles and vibrations that govern this path.
Elements: All elements - Integration | Ether - Spirituality | Synthesis — Integration of forces. The sacred elements establish the bridge between the material and spiritual worlds, offering tools of balance and transformation.
Sacred Colors: Pure white (totality) and Purple (spirituality) (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: Wisdom, Spirituality, 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 guided by the saint and by older people of experience, who lead you forward. Give food to the roof of the house, where Babawa lives, and set food for Orunmilá before serving the table. Care for the liver and the stomach with the infusions of the sign, and treat your health with those who care for it. If an animal soils your clothes, do not go out into the street: cleanse yourself with eko and efun. Raise the boy who is not your son, for in him will be your fortune.
⚠ Cautions
Do not argue, for here one may lose one's life. Care for the liver, of which cirrhosis speaks: moderate your drinking and seek those who care for health. Do no favours for those who afterwards despise you, and do not confide your secrets to whom you should not. Distrust easy promises, which in this Odu empty themselves of meaning.
This Odu describes tendencies and possible paths to work on — not a fixed destiny or a guaranteed prediction.
Ire
The blessing that came down from heaven to earth and the medicinal herbs that are born here, the strength of will to prevail and the far sight of the awo; the fortune that comes through the raised boy who is not a son of blood.
Osogbo
The promises that turn out hollow, the cirrhosis that prowls the liver, the argument that may cost one's life and the contempt of the one who received favours.
Context and study of the 256 Odus
Ofun Osa 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 Ofun Osa 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 Ofun Osa
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 Ofun Sa (Ofun Osa)
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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