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Ogbè-Ìwòrì

Ogbè-Ìwòrì

Overview

Clarity of purpose joins deep self-knowledge. The figure says that the success you seek is already in you, but you must look honestly inward to find where it is hidden.

Governing Influences

* Èjì Ogbè — light, new beginnings, divine potential (Ọ̀rúnmìlà / Olódùmarè) * Ìwòrì Méjì — self-knowledge, hidden truth, inner vision (Ọ̀sanyìn / Ọ̀rúnmìlà)

Guidance

Spend time in reflection before acting. Seek truth about yourself first and the way outward will open.

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Ogbè-Ìwòrì is one of the 240 Omo Odù formed by combining two of the 16 principal Odù Méjì. Naming conventions for Omo Odù can vary between Ifá lineages; this entry uses a systematic right–left naming for clarity.