Ọ̀wọ́nrin Méjì
Philosophical Summary
Ọ̀wọ́nrin Méjì (006) is the Odù of 'The Turning.' It is the spiritual patron of the marketplace and all forms of economic and energetic exchange. It governs the 'Crossroads of Choice'.
Associated Òrìṣà
Overview
Ọ̀wọ́nrin Méjì is the sixth principal Odù of the Ifá literary corpus. It is the Odù of Movement and Exchange.
Key Teachings
Stagnation is Death. Seniority through Service.
Lineage Notes
In Isese, linked to market vibrance. In Lucumi, stresses suspicion. In Candomble, connected to Eshu and opening roads.
Cultural Safety
Specific tolls and rituals for invoking reversal wind are restricted initiatory secrets.
Themes And Domains
Ọ̀wọ́nrin Méjì governs the circulation of value in all its forms—monetary, social, and spiritual.
Related Ese Ifa Curated
Related Patakis Curated
The Establishment of the First Market, The Lizard who Refused to Nod
Associated Orishas Curated
Èṣù, Ọya, Ṣàngó, Aje Salunga
Identity And Classification
Ọ̀wọ́nrin Méjì is the sixth of the 16 Major Odù (Ojú Odù). Binary signature is 11001100 (0xCC).
Sacred Verses
Yorùbá
Ọ̀wọ́nrin Méjì, a-yí-padà-ire. A dífá fún Olówó-mẹ̀yẹ́, Níjọ́ tí ó ń lọ ra ẹrú ní ọjà Ejigbo-mekun. Owó ni ẹgbẹ́ ayé.
English
Owonrin Meji, the one who turns blessings around. Divined for Olowo-meye, On the day he was going to buy slaves at the Ejigbo-mekun market. Money is the companion of the world.
Transliteration
Oh-won-rin Meh-jee, ah-yee-pah-dah-ee-reh. Ah dee-fah foon Oh-low-woh-meh-yeh, Nee-joh tee oh un loh rah eh-roo nee oh-jah Eh-jee-gboh-meh-koon. Oh-woh nee eh-gbeh ah-yeh.
Tradition Perspectives
Seen as a sign of the 'Vibrating Force' that calls the ancestors to the market. Often linked to the Egungun.
Source: Bascom, W. Ifa Divination: Communication Between Gods and Men in West Africa.
Interpreted as a sign of suspicion and hidden enemies. 'The shadow follows the man, but it does not tell him who is behind him.'
Signature
Two double marks (II) followed by two single marks (I) on each side.
Archetype Profile
- ✦Wealth through trade (Ire Aje)
- ✦Success in foreign lands
- ✦Reconciliation of debts