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Ogunda is the Odu of iron, labor, and obstacle removal. When it appears, it indicates hard work, conflict resolution, and disciplined progress through resistance.
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The sacred Odu marks as cast on the Opele or Ikin divination tray
Taboo of Ogunda
Do not neglect safety, sharp instruments, or ritual protection in conflict periods. Avoid stubborn aggression and unexamined hostility.
1
Ese Kinni
Ese Kinni
Ese — Yoruba Verse
Ogundaji awo ibon
Lo sefa fun ibon
Nigba ti nbe laarin ota
2
Ese Keji
Ese Keji
Ese — Yoruba Verse
Ore lope
Ika kosunhan
Adifa fun ajanaa
Ni jo ti lole je oloko
Lai ba won tan
3
Ese Keta
Ese Keta
Ese — Yoruba Verse
Abemonle ekan
Abojuregunregun
Adifa fun oori ti n sunkun omo rode ipo
Odi fa fun oori ti sunkun omo rode ofa
4
Ese Kerin
Ese Kerin
Ese — Yoruba Verse
Orekojonaa sefinrin
Adifa fun orunmila
Nijo ti lo le gba obinrin kan
Explore Ifa
Ogunda is one of the 256 sacred Odu Ifa — the corpus of divination verses that forms the foundation of the BODE Oracle system. Each Odu contains multiple Ese (verses) alongside their Ase (spiritual power), Ebo (sacrifice), and Akose (alchemical remedies).
Odus that share the same family or pairing include: Ogunda Meji, Ogunda Ogbe, Ogunda Oyeku, Ogunda Iwori.
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