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Ìwòrì-Òdí

Ìwòrì-Òdí

Overview

Hidden things come to the surface slowly. The figure speaks of mysteries, secrets and truths that mature in the dark before being revealed.

Governing Influences

  • Ìwòrì Méjì — self-knowledge, hidden truth, inner vision (Ọ̀sanyìn / Ọ̀rúnmìlà)
  • Òdí Méjì — the womb, mystery, transformation, hidden depth (Ọya / Yemọja)

Guidance

Be patient with what is still unclear and avoid forcing answers.

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Ìwòrì-Òdí 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.