Meaning of Otura Otrupon in the Diloggún
- This is where Shangó lit the ashe he had prepared with etúbon, and it exploded at the gathering.
- The people came to fear him, and from then on he was held to be a brave man in that land.
- Along this path, cigars may be offered to Shangó, and smoke is blown over him.
- This Ifá states that the awó is ill or is facing difficulties.
- The secret is to take two cigars, load them with etúbon and wrap them with ribbon.
- They are placed inside Shangó, and smoke is blown over them from time to time with another, unloaded cigar.
- When there is a war, two cigars loaded with etúbon are to be taken and the names of the enemies placed on them.
- Several dried or smoked fish must be hung from the roof of the house, dedicated to Olofin.
- Receiving Oshosi is urgent.
- Care must be taken with a headstrong daughter who is prone to getting into trouble.
- Other people’s children should not be raised, since they may turn into enemies.
- A large stone must be placed behind the door, where a protective spirit is seated, and an akuko is offered to it from time to time.
- The protective spirit in this Ifá is of Indian origin.
- Fruit must be offered to Yemayá, and two akuko must be turned over her frequently and then taken to the sea.
- By this Ifá, Olokun is to be received, and food is to be offered to Elegbara and Yemayá.
- The children of Yemayá must not be mistreated, for good fortune will be lost.
- For offences committed against Olokun or Yemayá, one may die drowned at sea.
- Path of the awó Falolu.
- Path of the black pearl.
- Path of when Elegbara was imprisoned.
- Path of when Oshún went along the road looking for a husband.
- Path of the warrior who married the princess.
What this sign indicates
- You are advised to get rid of the cracked plate you keep in your house.
- If you have a dog, look after it so that it does not run away, get lost, die or be stolen.
- Pay attention to your daughter, for she has a strong temper. Avoid quarrels or conflicts with other people so that you can overcome any obstacle.
- You own a charm or relic that may be dangerous or bring trouble. Be careful and handle it with caution.
- You are advised to wear the eleke of Obatalá. Three people will soon arrive at your home; try to win them over with kind words so that they leave satisfied.
- If you have had dreams involving the saints, follow the instructions you were given in the dream. This will bring you well-being.
- It is important that you receive Orula in order to avoid trouble or complicated situations. This will keep you from feeling trapped or unable to resolve the obstacles before you. Perform the corresponding ritual.
- You have debts with a deceased person; avoid dealing with troublesome or quarrelsome people, because of the jealousy, resentment and possible conflicts they may set off.
Advice and warnings
- Do not try to pick a fight with your husband in order to leave him for another man, for you will only harm yourself. Settle your debts with Oggún to resolve any outstanding money problem.
- Be careful where you eat, and choose safe, clean places.
The traditional reading of this sign also warns about the following:
- There is someone in your home with stomach trouble; take care to avoid tragedies in which blood may be spilled and there is risk of death.
- You have two children who wish to marry. Remember that what is bought for the saints is not given away. Avoid eating in unfamiliar places, and avoid being over-curious so as not to bring on trouble or accidents.
- If you are a woman, you are told that you may have had a miscarriage without realising it, given a heavy haemorrhage. Look after your health and see a doctor if you have any doubts.
Proverbs of Otura Otrupon
- La calidad bien ordenada nace de sí mismo. Well-ordered quality is born of itself.
- Pago los platos rotos. I pay for the broken plates — I carry the blame for what others have done.
Patakí of Otura Otrupon
The black pearl
There was once a pearl fisherman who set his heart on finding a black pearl. Every time he found a pearl and saw that it was not black, he threw it back into the water. Years went by and the poor man never managed to obtain the coveted black pearl. Then one day he finally found it, and he was overjoyed, becoming very happy with his precious jewel.
In a careless moment, however, the fisherman lost his black pearl, because he had not guarded it with the utmost care. This left him deeply saddened, weary and disheartened. He spent the rest of his life trying to find the black pearl again, but sadly he never could.
You are obsessed with obtaining something exceptional that may well not exist in this life. I urge you to be practical and to strive for what can actually be achieved. You have spent your whole life searching for the black pearl and have not been able to find it, because it simply does not exist.
Works and ebbó of Otura Otrupon
Works of otura otrupon
- To resolve matters of justice
- A large cigar is taken and ebbo is made with it; afterwards nine holes are opened in it and it is loaded with three iye, one hole with vencedor, another with vencer batalla and the other with amansa guapo; otí is blown over it and it is prayed over Ozain. On the day of the trial, if possible that cigar is smoked in the courthouse; otherwise, it is left with Ozain.
- Ebbo for good fortune
- Akuko, eyele meta, obi meyi, owo la meta.
- Inshe Ozain
- An ox eye, leri of a woodpecker, of a puffin, of an alakaso, palo amansa guapo, dominador, vence batalla, salt pork, parami, yamao, abre camino, eru, obi kola, obi motiwao; it eats etu, akuko and eyele. It is carried in the left pocket.
- Ebbo
- Akuko, etu and all kinds of food, owo la mello.
- Ebbo to avert tragedy
- A rooster, eyele meyi, obi meta, eko meta, owo la mefa tontu efa.
EBBO: Aikordie meta, eyele meyi, abeboadie meyi, obi meta, eko meta, eku, eya, epo, owo la mefa tontu efa. Ifá fore alle. - Ebbo
- If it is a man: take care, for he is a payer and goes to the coffer; and if it is a woman: she has a slight to attend to, and she must do nothing against her husband.
- Work at the foot of Shangó for adasile odara
- When a person has no sensation in the sexual act, the following work is done for them, if Orunmila authorises it. A dry obi, itana meyi, a red mamey, six small cowries of the obo kind, dry wine, oñí (honey), orí, efun, ou, an ella tuto and an etu. Shangó’s trough is placed on the floor, the six small cowries are placed inside it, and beside Shangó, on a fun fun plate, the red mamey is set. Obi omi tuto is given to Shangó, giving him account of what is to be done. The person concerned is seated on a chair or bench facing Shangó, and on top of their leri the eya tuto is placed; the etu is then given on the leri so that the eyerbale falls over the eya tuto, over their leri, over Shangó and over the mamey that lies on the plate. It is sung to the leri: “leri Folori, Leri Folori Eyerbale Etu Leri Folori “. It is sung to Shangó.
Afterwards the man or woman concerned is to pass the mamey over their genitals, so that their obo if a woman, or their oko if a man, is well smeared with the eyerbale on the mamey. Dry wine is blown over Shangó and two itanas are lit for him; the person takes the eya tuto, wrapped in ou and smeared with orí and efun, to the foot of a ceiba, and throws the mamey away in the bush. The path the ara of the etu is to take is asked of Shangó with obi omi tuto.
Prayers and suyeres of Otura Otrupon
Liturgical material transcribed from the manuscripts of the source; it is kept verbatim.
Prayer
Owo Erebeta Odifa Adifafun Umbati Lomba Gutin Aporo Gutin Chobini Obini Eyele Lebo Eku Adie Lebo.
Prayer
Otura Trupon Awo Obreche Bete Ordifa Orula Umbati Loba Epo Roguitin Chobuni Rebiti Eyele Elerbo Eku Abeboadie Lebo.maferefun Olokun Y Shangó.
Prayer
Otura Trupon Ifá Shangó Maferefun Oggún Y Eshu. Ifá Oloco Aidafun Obañu Lefiche Inu. Iré Ni Fa Gueri Obatalá, Shangó, Orunmila, Y Olofin.
Orishas in this sign
The orishas that the letter itself ties to this sign, according to what the source records:
- Elegbá — Path of when Elegbara was imprisoned.
- Yemayá — The children of Yemayá must not be mistreated, for good fortune will be lost.
- Shangó — Obi omi tuto is given to Shangó, giving him account of what is to be done.
- Olokun — By this Ifá, Olokun is to be received, and food is to be offered to Elegbara and Yemayá.
Other important aspects of the sign
Ewé of the sign
Abre camino, paraíso francés.
Baba Turupe Awo Ado Katobina Awo Alaketo Aya Adifafun Falofun, Adifafun A Loma Abaso Alawa Bomo Aledodo Ayakolo Nile Igbin Kalolo Komikolo Aro Mabomo Lodo Ayakanlenile.