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 #134 · Omo Odu (Odu Combinado)

Ogunda Owonrin

"Ogunda and Owonrin: the three sacred counsels — do not meddle in what does not concern you, do not leave the road for the byway, do not rush into violence first."

I - I - I - II · II - II - I - I

Numerology

15 (synthesis of 9 with 6)

Elements

Iron - Strength | Wind - Unpredictability | Synthesis — Integration of forces

Sacred Colors

Dark green (forest, wild nature) and Multicoloured (diversity) (a combination of the energies of both Odus)

Symbolic reading — interpretation, not attributed to the Treatise.

Also known as: Ogunda Wonrin · Ogunda Ohuani · Oguda Owonrin · Oguda Ohuani

StrengthAdaptabilityIntegrationSynthesisDynamic balance

What is the Odu Ogunda Owonrin

Ogunda Leni — Ogunda Ojuani — is the Ifá in which the three great counsels speak and in which Olofin took the voice from the pigeon for divulging what it should not. An Odu of consecration, thoroughly ossainist, of the power of resolution; in it were also born vagrancy, disobedience and obstinacy.

Meaning

In the Tratado, Ogunda Owonrin teaches the three sacred counsels: not to meddle in what does not concern one, not to leave the road for the byway, and not to rush into violence first. It is an Ifá of the ossainist, who must know the herbs, and it warns of loss of memory through the great knowledge accumulated, and to take care of the eyesight and the throat — not to lose the voice, like the pigeon whom Olofin silenced for divulging what it could not. It speaks of hardness of feeling: your children and the woman at your side may be your first enemies.

Sacred Profile

Symbolic reading — interpretation, not attributed to the Treatise.

Numerology: 15 (synthesis of 9 with 6). This number resonates in the energy of this Odu, guiding the seeker in understanding the cycles and vibrations that govern this path.

Elements: Iron - Strength | Wind - Unpredictability | Synthesis — Integration of forces. The sacred elements establish the bridge between the material and spiritual worlds, offering tools of balance and transformation.

Sacred Colors: Dark green (forest, wild nature) and Multicoloured (diversity) (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: Strength, Adaptability, 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

Keep the three counsels: do not meddle in what does not concern you, do not leave the road for the byway, do not rush into violence first. Consecrate and reinforce your Ogum, for in him lies your power, and know the herbs of Ossaim. Always wear the necklace of Iemanjá and place before Orunmilá a pot with forge water and a hen's egg inside. Nourish the spirit of your mind, to go on accumulating knowledge. For the woman: it is better to be than to appear.

⚠ Cautions

Beware of the throat and the vocal cords, so as not to lose the voice, and of the eyesight. Do not divulge what you should not, like the pigeon whom Olofin silenced. Vagrancy, disobedience and obstinacy are its osogbo. Guard yourself against hardness of feeling: your children and the woman you have at your side, who does not know how to appreciate you, may be your first enemies. Do not keep parrots at home.

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

Ire

The power of resolution and the knowledge of the herbs of the one who consecrates their Ogum and keeps the three counsels; the life that is lengthened for the one who holds firm in religion.

Osogbo

Vagrancy, disobedience and obstinacy, the loss of memory and the voice that is lost by divulging what one should not have; the hardness of feeling that makes of the children and the woman the first enemies.

Context and study of the 256 Odus

Ogunda Owonrin 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 Ogunda Owonrin 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 Ogunda Owonrin

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

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 Ogunda Owonrin 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 Ogunda Owonrin mean?+
Ogunda Leni — Ogunda Ojuani — is the Ifá in which the three great counsels speak and in which Olofin took the voice from the pigeon for divulging what it should not. An Odu of consecration, thoroughly ossainist, of the power of resolution; in it were also born vagrancy, disobedience and obstinacy.
What is the central message of Ogunda Owonrin?+
In the Tratado, Ogunda Owonrin teaches the three sacred counsels: not to meddle in what does not concern one, not to leave the road for the byway, and not to rush into violence first. It is an Ifá of the ossainist, who must know the herbs, and it warns of loss of memory through the great knowledge accumulated, and to take care of the eyesight and the throat — not to lose the voice, like the pigeon whom Olofin silenced for divulging what it could not. It speaks of hardness of feeling: your children and the woman at your side may be your first enemies.
What are the Irê and Osogbo of Ogunda Owonrin?+
Ire: The power of resolution and the knowledge of the herbs of the one who consecrates their Ogum and keeps the three counsels; the life that is lengthened for the one who holds firm in religion. — Osogbo: Vagrancy, disobedience and obstinacy, the loss of memory and the voice that is lost by divulging what one should not have; the hardness of feeling that makes of the children and the woman the first enemies.

Sources consulted

  • Tratado Enciclopédico de Ifá, section Ogunda Owonrin (Ogunda Leni / Ojuani)
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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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