Oyeku Meji – 16 Odu Ifa and Their Meaning


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Oyeku meji represents the dark as opposed to the light that baba ejiogbe meji represents. This does not mean it is a negative suggestion, it is simply a contrast that is part of life. Light and darkness contrast each other but could not exist without each other.

Life and death is part of a complete cycle for which energy moves through. It is this energy that human beings are privileged to have the opportunity to experience. It is up to us to consciously make good positive decisions that puts good positive energy back into the universe which rewards us by returning good positive energy into our lives.

Oyeku meji says we will be prosperous in our line of work and in the things that we set our minds to. There are opportunities of higher-level titles and positions in our destiny. Be mindful of these potential opportunities that surround us. Becoming aware is the first step in the direction towards obtaining these opportunities that are destined for us. These opportunities may also come in the form of starting a business of your own. The end of old endeavors signals the beginning of new ones.

Oyekun meyi mentions there might be plans related to traveling in your near future. There may also be blessings that come to you as a result of this trip. Again, try to be aware of new opportunities and new beginnings that may be surrounding you during your travels.

Oyekun meyi teaches us to connect with ourselves and the universe first thing in the mornings at first light. It is important to connect spiritually with ourselves and the universe in an effort to stay on track with our destiny.

Set time aside every morning for yourself to meditate and connect spiritually with Ifa, yourself and the universe. You can follow any type of guided meditation to help you get into a meditation state of mind. While in the state of mediation you can visualize pictures of what you would like to accomplish in your life, the goals you’d like to see become reality.

While creating and visualizing your goals remember to keep a balance between all the things that are important to you in your life.

Oyeku meji mentions there are blessings of long life. Live your life in a positive way to ensure these blessings become reality. Be mindful of taking care of your mental and physical health. Don’t involve yourself in things that may put your mental and physical health at risk. Stay away from things and people that may be involved in negative things that can jeopardize your wellbeing. Focus on living a positive life and involving yourself with other people that also want to live a positive life. Strength can come from like minded positive people in life.

Oyeku Meji advices for you to rely on offering ebbo for your spiritual and health needs when necessary.

Oyeku meji says to have faith in Ifa. Ifa will be in charge of defending us against any enemies that may be contemplating against us.

Don’t waste your energy on thinking and worrying about potential enemies, simply focus on maintaining yourself on track towards your positive destiny. Ifa will defend against the things for which we do not have any control over.

Oyekun meji mentions blessings of children in our lives. You may already have children or you might be on your way towards the journey of being blessed with children soon.

Oyekun meyi teaches us to be grateful and appreciate our children. Raising our children in a positive way is one the most important long-term goals we may ever experience.

Patience is a key characteristic that we can always work on which will help us while on our journey raising our children.

Focus on understanding the principles and values we want our children to grow up with. Continue learning and improving on living those principles and values ourselves so that we can lead by example. Your actions will speak louder than just words.

Raising children is a very rewarding journey that provides happiness love and support throughout time. It is a good source of positive energy that we can tap into and use when we need a boost of positive energy. Put the time in to raising children in a positive way so that you have a well of positive energy you can tap into. Our children are also the people that can take care of us in our elder years in life.

Oyeku meji talks about treating others with respect no matter their race, gender, age or mental and or physical disabilities (if any). Every human person should be treated equally with respect. Make sure to always make the effort to look at everyone with the same lens of equal respect. Others may not do the same but that may be because they haven’t learned yet that we are all created equally and can harness the same universal energy within us

Oyekun meji mentions it will benefit you when you listen to the advice given by elders in your life.

You can learn more about Ifa by following navigating these links:
16 odu ifa and their meaning
256 odu ifa and their meaning
What is Ifa Yoruba Religion and its Concepts

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