Mérìndínlógún

Èjì Ogbè is the first Odu of Ifá, the one that opens the paths of destiny. In this text, we explore its myths, meanings in Cowrie Shell Divination, and deep teachings about consciousness, good character, and gratitude. An essential read for those seeking to understand the beginning of the spiritual journey according to the Yoruba tradition.

The Odù are sacred paths that shape destiny in the Ifá and Mèrìndílógún oracles. More than symbols, they are living forces filled with stories, ethics, and ancestral wisdom. This guide introduces their meanings, spiritual power, and the cycles they reveal — from Èjì Ogbè to Òfún Méjì.

Explore the origins and myths of cowrie shell divination, its role in Afro-Brazilian traditions, and how a cowrie shell consultation reveals ancestral wisdom.