Understanding the Source of Wisdom
Orunmila & The Way of Ifa
Ifa is one of the world's oldest and most sophisticated systems of knowledge.
Who is Orunmila?
Orunmila is the Orisa of wisdom, knowledge, and divination in Yoruba spirituality. He was present at creation and witnessed every destiny unfold.
What is Ifa?
Ifa is a comprehensive body of knowledge encompassing spirituality, philosophy, history, medicine, and ethics.
OJU ODU MERINDINLOGUN
The 16 Principal Odu Ifa
These are the 16 principal Odu (Oju Odu or Olodu), the foundation of the 256 Odu Ifa. Each carries profound wisdom and represents fundamental aspects of existence.
Eji Ogbe
Èjì Ogbè
Oyeku Meji
Òyěkú Méjì
Iwori Meji
Ìwòrì Méjì
Odi Meji
Òdí Méjì
Irosun Meji
Ìròsùn Méjì
Owonrin Meji
Òwónrín Méjì
Obara Meji
Ọ̀bàrà Méjì
Okanran Meji
Ọ̀kànràn Méjì
Ogunda Meji
Ògúndá Méjì
Osa Meji
Ọ̀sá Méjì
Irete Meji
Ìrẹ̀tẹ̀ Méjì
Otura Meji
Òtúrá Méjì
Oturupon Meji
Òtúrúpọ̀n Méjì
Ose Meji
Ọ̀ṣẹ́ Méjì
Ofun Meji
Òfún Méjì
Ika Meji
Ìká Méjì
About the 256 Odu
From these 16 principal Odu, all 240 Omo Odu (minor Odu) are derived through combination. Together, the 256 Odu form the complete corpus of Ifa, containing all wisdom about life, destiny, and the universe.