Òdí-Ọ̀bàrà

Overview

Hidden strength must not turn into pride. The figure grants quiet power and cautions against displaying it for show.

Governing Influences

Òdí Méjì — the womb, mystery, transformation, hidden depth (Ọya / Yemọja)
Ọ̀bàrà Méjì — honour, boastfulness, the danger of pride, leadership (Ṣàngó / Ọ̀bàtálá)

Guidance

Let your capability be revealed through action rather than words.

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Òdí-Ọ̀bàrà 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.