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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 #9 · Omo Odu (Odu Combinado)
Ogbe Ogunda
"Ifá of avarice and of jealousy; do not meddle where you are not called."
Numerology
10 (synthesis of 1 with 9)
Elements
Fire - Creation | Iron - Strength | Synthesis — Integration of forces
Sacred Colors
White (purity) and Dark green (forest, wild nature) (a combination of the energies of both Odus)
Symbolic reading — interpretation, not attributed to the Treatise.
Also known as: Ogbe Gunda · Ogbe Oguda · Ogbé Ogunda · Ogbé Oguda · Ogbe Yono
Naming by tradition
- Yoruba / Brazil
- Ogbe Ogunda
- Cuba (Lucumí)
- Ogbe Ogunda · Ogbe Yono
Lucumí name per Tratado Enciclopédico de Ifá, p. 773.
What is the Odu Ogbe Ogunda
Ogbe Yono (Ogbe Ogunda) is an Ifá of avarice, jealousy and stomach ailments — and it is jealousy that becomes one's downfall. It speaks of the uniting of the family and is linked to Obaluaê (Oluwo Popo, Azojuano), whose entrance into the land of Dahomey is told in this Odu.
Meaning
The Tratado commands not lying nor being careless, and not meddling where you are not called. It deals with disorders of the pancreas and the stomach and marks sexual weakness, as well as three operations and trouble with one eye. It commands doing things calmly.
Sacred Profile
Symbolic reading — interpretation, not attributed to the Treatise.
Numerology: 10 (synthesis of 1 with 9). This number resonates in the energy of this Odu, guiding the seeker in understanding the cycles and vibrations that govern this path.
Elements: Fire - Creation | Iron - Strength | Synthesis — Integration of forces. The sacred elements establish the bridge between the material and spiritual worlds, offering tools of balance and transformation.
Sacred Colors: White (purity) and Dark green (forest, wild nature) (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: Creativity, Strength, 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
Do not lie nor be careless, and do not meddle where you are not called. Tend to the uniting of the family and do things calmly. Attend to Obaluaê.
⚠ Cautions
It is an Ifá of avarice and of jealousy — and jealousy is your downfall. Beware of ailments of the stomach and the pancreas and of sexual weakness. It marks three operations and trouble with one eye.
This Odu describes tendencies and possible paths to work on — not a fixed destiny or a guaranteed prediction.
Ire
Long-lasting health, victory over adversaries, blessed descendants, and clean paths for great enterprises.
Osogbo
Cuts, accidents, exhaustion from excess work, conflicts in the professional environment.
Context and study of the 256 Odus
Ogbe Ogunda 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 Ogbe Ogunda 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 Ogbe Ogunda
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 Ogbe Ogunda
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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