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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 #207 · Omo Odu (Odu Combinado)
Otura Ose
"If you go gently, you go well; and if you go well, you get far."
Numerology
28 (synthesis of 13 with 15)
Elements
Earth - Stability | Water - Purification | Synthesis — Integration of forces
Sacred Colors
Grey (endurance) and Green (healing) (a combination of the energies of both Odus)
Symbolic reading — interpretation, not attributed to the Treatise.
Also known as: Otura Se · Otura Oshe · Otua Ose · Otua Oshe
What is the Odu Otura Ose
Otura Ose (Otura She) is the Ifá that is prayed at the close of any ceremony so that the axé is not lost, complement of Oshe Tura. In it were born the loss of the mind and the image of the three beings that accompany the human being in life.
Meaning
In the Tratado, Otura She tells of the awo who, from the top of the mountain, with his talisman, vanquished the cannibals and saved the king's troops; the people, jealous, imprisoned him, but the troops united and crowned him savior king — for there is no ill that does not come for a good. It also tells of the loss of fortune of Awo Inshekute, whose axé, hoarded out of ambition, the wind made fall to the ground and scattered the knowledge throughout the world.
Sacred Profile
Symbolic reading — interpretation, not attributed to the Treatise.
Numerology: 28 (synthesis of 13 with 15). This number resonates in the energy of this Odu, guiding the seeker in understanding the cycles and vibrations that govern this path.
Elements: Earth - Stability | Water - Purification | Synthesis — Integration of forces. The sacred elements establish the bridge between the material and spiritual worlds, offering tools of balance and transformation.
Sacred Colors: Grey (endurance) and Green (healing) (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: Endurance, Healing, 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
Fulfil your duties to the saints and do not take fright at having no money, for you shall be well. Bathe your back and feed the head of your wife, and on the day she does so, let her remain calm. Perform the rogación of your head, offer a yam to Obatalá and to the warriors, and go gently, for thus one gets far.
⚠ Cautions
This Odu speaks of loss of the mind, whether through psychosis or another mental suffering: seek care with the saint and also with the physician, and seek the support of those who care for life. Do not communicate your secrets, for therein lies your ruin. Your good heart undoes you, because you trust too quickly. Avoid any disgraceful act.
This Odu describes tendencies and possible paths to work on — not a fixed destiny or a guaranteed prediction.
Ire
The kingdom that the savior wins when the troops unite with him, the healing and the restoration of the axé that is not lost, and the knowledge that, scattered throughout the world, reaches all.
Osogbo
The loss of the mind and the peace of the soul stolen by the vicissitudes, the axé lost through ambition, the jealousy that imprisons the benefactor, and the good heart that trusts too much and is undone.
Context and study of the 256 Odus
Otura Ose 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 Otura Ose 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 Otura Ose
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 Otura She (Otura Ose)
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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