Dice Ifá

Dice Ifá is a study reference for the 256 Oddún of Ifá. Each entry gathers common sayings, themes, advice, and stories associated with that Oddún so you can review and deepen your learning.

This section is a study tool only. It is not a consultation, and it is no substitute for guidance from a babalawo who knows your path and your lineage.

Names follow Lucumí forms used widely in Cuban and Diaspora practice, with Yoruba variants noted where they help.

The 16 Meyi — quick links

Baba Ejiogbe Meyi
I    I
I    I
I    I
I    I
Light and creation

Baba Oyekun Meyi
0    0
0    0
0    0
0    0
Death and night

Baba Iwori Meyi
0    0
I    I
I    I
0    0
Character of consciousness

Baba Odi Meyi
I    I
0    0
0    0
I    I
Motherhood and destiny

Baba Iroso Meyi
I    I
I    I
0    0
0    0
Depth and the grave

Baba Ojuani Meyi
0    0
0    0
I    I
I    I
Duality and balance

Baba Obara Meyi
I    I
0    0
0    0
0    0
Duality and crowns

Baba Okana Meyi
0    0
0    0
0    0
I    I
The rope and bondage

Baba Ogunda Meyi
I    I
I    I
I    I
0    0
War and iron

Baba Osa Meyi
0    0
I    I
I    I
I    I
Change through time

Baba Ika Meyi
0    0
I    I
0    0
0    0
Intrigue and deception

Baba Otrupon Meyi
0    0
0    0
I    I
0    0
The abyss and isolation

Baba Otura Meyi
I    I
0    0
I    I
I    I
Betrayal and speech

Baba Irete Meyi
I    I
I    I
0    0
I    I
Love and vanity

Baba Oshe Meyi
I    I
0    0
I    I
0    0
Struggle and long life

Baba Ofun Meyi
0    0
I    I
0    0
I    I
Creation and destruction

The 16 Meyi — quick links

Baba Ejiogbe Meyi Baba Oyekun Meyi Baba Iwori Meyi Baba Odi Meyi

Baba Iroso Meyi Baba Ojuani Meyi Baba Obara Meyi Baba Okana Meyi

Baba Ogunda Meyi Baba Osa Meyi Baba Ika Meyi Baba Otrupon Meyi

Baba Otura Meyi Baba Irete Meyi Baba Oshe Meyi Baba Ofun Meyi

How to use

Start with the 16 Meyi below. Read Baba Ejiogbe Meyi in full, then return as each of the other Meyi entries is added. When you study an Oddún, treat this page as a memory aid, not as a reading for yourself or anyone else.

Baba Ejiogbe Meyi

Also called: Eji Ogbe, Ejiogbe. Yoruba: Ògbè Méjì. First and eldest of the 16 Meyi in Lucumí teaching.

Marks

I I
I I
I I
I I

All open.

Ranking

First of the 16 Meyi. Taught as the Oddún of light, beginnings, and a clear path. In many houses it stands for expansion and the opening of the way when the person walks with honesty.

Refranes / Sayings

Themes widely taught with Ejiogbe, paraphrased for study:

Light opens the road; darkness closes it. Walk in the open so that what you do can be seen.

The person who tells the truth sleeps in peace; the person who lies multiplies enemies.

A cool head and a clean conscience bring long life more surely than force.

Nace en este Oddún

Creation, dawn, and the idea of a fresh start.

Clarity of mind, honest speech, and leadership that serves rather than dominates.

Long life and well-being when the person stays aligned with truth.

In many teachings, the ordering of the world and the blessing of light are spoken of strongly here.

Dice Ifá

Speak plainly. Avoid schemes, gossip, and hidden agendas.

Begin undertakings with a clear head and after asking for guidance; do not rush from pride.

Keep promises. Reputation in this Oddún is built by consistency, not by display.

Care for the head (orí): rest, clean living, and respect for elders and teachers.

When studying this Oddún, remember that good fortune here is tied to character. The sign does not excuse arrogance.

Ewó (prohibitions)

Commonly taught warnings associated with Ejiogbe. Confirm personal taboos with your babalawo:

Do not lie, cheat, or bear false witness.

Do not mock the sacred or speak lightly of Ifá and the Orishas.

Avoid unnecessary conflict and showing off spiritual knowledge.

Ebó

In general teaching, ebó for themes of Ejiogbe leans toward cooling the head, giving thanks for clarity, and supporting honesty and peace in the home. Exact offerings, materials, and procedures belong with a babalawo, not on a public study page.

Patakí

A widely told theme for Ejiogbe: in the beginning, light and order had to be set so that the world could be lived in. When people honored truth and the cool head, the road stayed open. When they chose deceit and heat, the same road closed. The lesson students usually take is that blessing in this Oddún follows right conduct, not clever shortcuts.

Versions of creation and first-light stories differ by lineage. Use this summary for study, and learn the telling your ile teaches.

Orishas that speak

Orunmila / Ifá: primary voice of counsel and destiny in this sign.

Obatalá: often linked with coolness, white cloth, and clear judgment.

Teachings about creation and light also point toward Olodumare, always with deep respect.

Other Orishas may speak depending on the full cast and the person's path.

Study notes

Companion study: Baba Oyekun Meyi, often taught as the deep counterpart of light and shadow.

Later: Ogbe family Omolú (from Ogbe Yeku through Ogbe Fun).

Reminder: study tool only; not a consultation.

The 16 Meyi

Marks follow the same Lucumí study chart used on this site (I = open, 0 = closed). Right leg is listed first, then left. Full entries for the Meyi below will be added over time.

Baba Oyekun Meyi

0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0

All closed.

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Baba Iwori Meyi

0 0
I I
I I
0 0

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Baba Odi Meyi

I I
0 0
0 0
I I

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Baba Iroso Meyi

I I
I I
0 0
0 0

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Baba Ojuani Meyi

0 0
0 0
I I
I I

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Baba Obara Meyi

I I
0 0
0 0
0 0

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Baba Okana Meyi

0 0
0 0
0 0
I I

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Baba Ogunda Meyi

I I
I I
I I
0 0

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Baba Osa Meyi

0 0
I I
I I
I I

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Baba Ika Meyi

0 0
I I
0 0
0 0

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Baba Otrupon Meyi

0 0
0 0
I I
0 0

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Baba Otura Meyi

I I
0 0
I I
I I

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Baba Irete Meyi

I I
I I
0 0
I I

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Baba Oshe Meyi

I I
0 0
I I
0 0

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Baba Ofun Meyi

0 0
I I
0 0
I I

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