Weekly Ifa Call March Energy Matrix
Odu Overview:
The Odu promises prosperity and spiritual awakening, but success is contingent on maintaining good character and humility. community.
Key Takeaways
  • March's Odu is Eji Ogbe: This senior Odu, owned by Obatala, signals a month of prosperity and spiritual awakening, but with a critical caveat: success is tied to maintaining good character and avoiding arrogance.
  • The Ebo (Offering) is Milk & Honey: This "cold" Ebo to Obatala symbolizes a slow, deliberate process for receiving and retaining blessings. Milk represents nourishment and balance, while honey symbolizes attraction, longevity, and the power of community.
  • Patience is Paramount: The Odu warns against impatience and "gambling" (taking shortcuts or acting from fear). True success requires a solid foundation built through patience, allowing divine timing to unfold.
  • Character is the Foundation: The Odu's core lesson is that character is everything. Maintaining a "cool head" and speaking from a place of integrity is crucial for receiving clear spiritual guidance and avoiding self-sabotage.
Topics
March Odu: Eji Ogbe (Ogbe Meji)
  • The Odu for March is Eji Ogbe (also called Ogbe Meji), the senior Odu in the Ifa system.
  • It is owned by Obatala, the "father of the Orishas," who also owns the final Odu, Ofun, symbolizing "Alpha and Omega."
  • Warning: Avoid "overzealous behavior" or arrogance. Celebrating success is positive; using it to prove a point or from a place of ego is not.
  • Economic Guidance: Avoid gambling or speculative activities driven by fear. This is a month for patience and building a solid foundation, not for seeking instant results.
  • Health Guidance: Manage stress to prevent headaches and spinal issues. The Odu emphasizes emotional well-being as key to physical health.
  • Relationship Guidance: Prioritize harmony, clear communication, and fidelity. The Odu warns against indiscretion and backbiting.
The Ebo: Milk & Honey
  • The Ebo (offering) for the month is milk and honey to Obatala.
  • This "cold" Ebo (no blood sacrifice) symbolizes a slow, deliberate process for receiving and retaining blessings.
  • Milk: Represents nourishment, balance, and the restorative power of a mother's first food.
  • Honey: Represents attraction, sweetness, and longevity. Its creation by a community of bees also symbolizes the power of collective effort.
  • Analogy: The slow pour of honey signifies that blessings will arrive in divine timing, not necessarily human timing. This allows time to build the foundation to manage and maintain the new abundance.
Spiritual Protocol & Practice
  • Omi Tutu (Cool Water Prayer): A libation prayer using cool water to set a calm, clear intention and honor ancestors and Orishas.
  • Ori Prayer: A prayer to one's Ori (higher self, inner self, destiny, crown chakra, first & personal Orisa) to align with one's path and receive clear guidance.
  • Orumila Prayer: A prayer to Orumila, the Orisha of divination and divine messenger.
Initiation vs. Devotion:
  • Devotion: Anyone can connect with Orishas for personal growth.
  • Initiation: An energetic alignment, spiritual rites of passage and training required for performing spiritual works for others. This distinction is crucial for safety and respect of the culture & practices.
Practical Application: Maintaining a "Cool Head" The Odu's emphasis on character prompted a discussion on managing intense emotions.
Some Strategies Shared:
  • Physical Separation: Removing oneself from a heated situation.
  • Nature Connection: Grounding energy by connecting with the river (Oshun) or ocean (Yemoja/Olokun).
  • Ori Connection: Daily prayer to Ori for patience and a calmer perspective.
  • Chanting: Using prayers / chants like "Nam-myoho-renge-kyo" to calm the mind.
  • Clear Boundaries: Using "no" as a complete sentence to prevent energy drain.
  • Authentic Communication: Being kind, not just "nice." This means addressing issues directly rather than using passive-aggressive silence.
  • Creative Expression: Using music or other creative outlets to shift energy.
  • Key Insight: Silence can be a form of abuse if used to punish. It's acceptable to pause a conversation, but circling back to address the issue respectfully is essential for healthy relationships.
This Months Steps:
  • Practice patience and perseverance throughout March.
  • Maintain good character and humility, avoiding arrogance.
  • Avoid gambling (your money, time, energy, health and or peace) or speculative activities driven by fear.
  • Prioritize a "cool head" by managing stress and regulating emotions.
  • Engage in "spiritual spring cleaning" by releasing thoughts, actions, and relationships that no longer serve your highest good.
  • Connect with your Ori daily for clear guidance.
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