Ọ̀sá Méjì
Philosophical Summary
Ọ̀sá Méjì signifies 'the runaway' or 'the flight.' It is the Odu of the wind, communicating truths through a gentle breeze or revealing them through a catastrophic storm of change.
Associated Òrìṣà
Overview
Ọ̀sá Méjì is the tenth major Odù of the Ifá literary corpus. It is known as the 'Odù of the Winds' and the sign of the Iyami Oshoronga.
Key Teachings
Lineage Notes
In Isese, sign of the Atmosphere master. In Lucumi, sign of sudden change and female power. In Candomble, sign of Iansã.
Cultural Safety
Specific Ofos for astral travel and secrets of the Women's Societies are omitted.
Themes And Domains
Ọ̀sá Méjì governs the invisible currents that move reality.
Related Ese Ifa Curated
Related Patakis Curated
Associated Orishas Curated
Identity And Classification
Ọ̀sá Méjì is the tenth of the 16 Major Odù (Ojú Odù). Binary signature is 10001000 (0x88).
Sacred Verses
Yorùbá
Ọ̀sá Méjì, afẹ́fẹ́ tí kì í dákẹ́. A dífá fún Àgbìgbò Níwọ̀nràn, Níjọ́ tí ó ń tẹ́lẹ̀ tẹ lórí igi. Ìyá mi ni aṣá ayé.
English
Osa Meji, the wind that does not stay quiet. Divined for Agbigbo Niwonran (The Hoopoe), On the day he was making his nest on top of the tree. The Mothers are the hawks of the world.
Transliteration
Oh-sah Meh-jee, ah-feh-feh tee kee ee dah-keh. Ah dee-fah foon Ah-gbee-gboh Nee-wohn-ran, Nee-joh tee oh un teh-leh teh loh-ree ee-gee. Ee-yah mee nee ah-shah ah-yeh.
Tradition Perspectives
Primary sign used to address the Iyami. Involves complex rituals of appeasement.
Heavily associated with Oya and the transition between life and death. Indicates travel or moving house.