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What is the meaning of Odu 2 Ejioko?
Ejioko is the 2nd Odu of the ifá oracle. In merindilogun, it is represented by two open shells and fourteen closed ones. When it falls like this, Ibeji and Oxalufan are the ones who answer, and it has meanings such as marriage, dispute for love, envy and quarrel of brothers regarding inheritance.
Even if Ibeji answers this caída, Oxalá commands, because Ibeji has an unstable personality. When this Odu appears in the 4th caída, it means good surprises, money, love, and issues related to them. In the 1st caída, it is about mediumship. In the other caedas it is related to
indecision and even pregnancy.
It is a female Odu represented by a fetus in the uterus, which refers to the influence it has regarding miscarriages. It is an Odu linked to the "Kennesis", which are female witch spirits. Many pregnant women are afraid of them for this reason, as they have the power to cause premature abortions.
Ejioko characteristics: Odu number 2
Each Odu has its own characteristics: which is the ruling orixá, the predominant color, the element that rules, cardinal points, among others. Soon below you will know all the details about the characteristics of Ejioko, the Odu 2.
History of Odu 2 Ejioko
There were several princes vying for power and there were nobles coming from various other cities. In the midst of them was tela-okô, who had no means of subsistence.
One day, while plowing the land, where he had placed the ebó that he had made as requested, tela-okô hit the hoe on an oven that opened and caused him much astonishment.
He called everyone further away and said that he had sunk the hole of wealth. When he realized that it was a treasure of fortune, he suddenly changed.
He began to say that he had found only a hole with orobos and that they were so target that they looked like coins. By this way of odú, it is possible to understand that we should not talk about where we get our riches from and neither the quantity.
All this to avoid envy, persecutors and also thieves.
ruling orixá
The ruling orixás of Eijoko are Ibeji and Obá. Ibeji protects the twins Taiwo and Kehide. African beliefs say that Kehnide sent Taiwo to be overseer of the world because he is the elder brother.
Obá is the wife of Xangô, she is a warrior who wears the colors red and white and uses a bow and arrow. They consider her to be the lady of the Elecô Society.
Cardinal Points of Odu number 2
Each position of the cardinal points has an orixá and an Ifá odu, and each of the directions emits a type of vibration. Actually, the Africans, from where the game of cowrie shells originated, did not speak of cardinal, collateral and sub-collateral points.
But they knew that at these points there were different types of vibration, and each one was associated with an odu or orixá. These positions are important for everything within candomblé: when a cleansing ebó is made, for example, the offering has a position and a direction to stay.
The construction of the houses of saint is also made according to the position and direction indicated by the four main odus and the orixás that belong to it.
Thus, the vibration of odu number 2 is corresponding to the cardinal point West-Northwest.
Element
Ejioko's ruling element is Air and also earth over air. What predominates is the earth element.
However, Water is a very strong element. All rituals that are dedicated to this Odu are done on the bank of a river or waterfall. Ejioko has an association with water, which appears calm but is strong.
Because water is a fluid element, Ejiokô and all who have it as a sign, are always having doubts about all aspects of their lives. This is an Odu that questions a lot.
Body parts
Ejioko rules some parts of the body and functions related to the male sexual organ, which are penis, testicles and duration of erection, but also acts on the stomach. They may have diseases such as gastritis, stomatitis, sexual impotence, bloating and venereal disease and in general all related to stomach diseases.
This Odu has a strong connection with reproduction in a negative way, like abortion and sexual impotence. And also because its natives are very loving people, who like to have several sexual relationships and make several changes of partners, it is necessary to be very careful with these parts.
It is necessary to pay more attention to Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and other diseases of this area of the body, as well as stomach diseases. Regular examination of both the sexual organ and the stomach is very important to avoid future problems.
Colors
The colors of Odu 2 are those derived from red, but Ejioko also accepts black and all prints that have these two colors. Its figuration indicates luminosity and transparency.
So, try to always choose to use these colors, both in clothes and accessories, as well as in objects and decoration. They are a tribute and a strong connection between the native of Odu 2 and their ruling orixás.
Vulnerable points
The vulnerable points of people with this Odu are the gall bladder and the liver, so one has to be very careful about the health of these organs.
Regular checkups, diet, drinking plenty of water and avoiding alcoholic beverages are some measures that can be taken to prevent any kind of problem with these parts, which are already vulnerable because of Odu 2.
Prohibitions
In Odu 2, the only prohibition is to eat pineapple. But, it is also warned and requested not to eat red meat of any kind. Alcoholic drinks should also be avoided.
There are indications of listening to more music, especially those that are cheerful and that worship the Ibejis, with an altar or with deliveries in gardens or riverbanks. Eating yams and mangoes is also a good idea.
Legends
A legend says that princes and others of the nobility were vying for power. However, one of them had fewer possessions than the others. One day, this humble man, called a tela-okô, grazed where he had placed an offering.
When he hit the hoe, he felt something in the earth, it looked like a trunk. As he opened it, he was startled by what he saw. He even went so far as to call those further away to show them, but gave up.
As soon as he realized that it was, in fact, treasure, he told close friends that it was just orobots, a sacred fruit, and that they seemed to be just coins.
He then understood that he must not tell of his earnings and riches to other people, for there may be envy and even theft.
Trends for Odu number 2 Ejioko
The Odu number 2 Ejioko can indicate some positive and negative trends for your life. With this, you can be more careful and watch out for events, in order to perhaps avoid some misfortune. Or you can prepare yourself for some good news. Below are some of these trends.
Positive trends
In positive trends, Ejioko can show pure and innocent attitudes. It reveals sensitivity to arts, dignity, material and spiritual evolution. There is also the possibility of gaining high positions and victories. In love, it reveals meeting of two loves, marriage and sexual relationship. Also some enterprise that will be successful.
Negative trends
Negative tendencies, Ejioko indicates a possible miscarriage or premature birth. It indicates envy of other people, a large eye that will cause delay in life and sorcery work. It also indicates symptoms of melancholy, getting lost for a love, a separation in the family (usually mother and child), frigidity in woman and impotence in man or some hidden enemy.
Personality of Odu 2 Ejioko
The personality of those who have Odu 2 Ejiko is very intense. They are aggressive and loving, intuitive and demanding, free and jealous, so it is a good idea to seek a balance. See below for more details about this personality.
Sexuality
Those who have this Odu have a heightened sexuality and are great in bed. Although some can be a bit aggressive, in general, they are also quite loving. They love quick affairs and always change partners.
Even if they are open in their relationships and are always with a different person, they are very jealous and usually hold grudges easily.
Even so, they are people who maintain their joviality, and this is a very striking characteristic of them.
Sensitivity
The sensitivity of people with Odu 2 is also something remarkable. They have a strong personality, are sincere and don't like to be lied to. They are usually a little nervous, which can create friction with those around them.
However, their sensitivity makes them very intuitive and honest people. They are cheerful, playful, happy and very lucky in life.
Some other characteristics are: confidence, voluntariness, generosity, arrogance and demand. This last one makes them impose their wills and this can end up creating enemies.
The success of Odu 2 people will only be achieved when they learn to keep their feelings and emotions to themselves. Because they are very sincere and impetuous, they end up showing everyone what they feel and think. And this can harm them in some way, people can take advantage of their weaknesses, for example.
Success can come easier if they learn to be more reserved about most things. Being too honest and open isn't always good.
Addictions
It is common for people with this Odu to have addictions to gambling, drinking and love affairs. Due to their personality traits, these three elements are the most dangerous for people ruled by this Odu.
They love gambling, gambling, partying, drinking and they are people who love too much, they are always changing partners and going in search of a new relationship. That is why they are addicted to love relationships.
It is recommended to be careful with the exaggeration of these three, seeking to maintain a balance so as not to become, in fact, a problem and an addiction. m problem.
Odu 2 in different areas of life
Odu 2 can help you understand how different areas of life work, like love and health. And knowing this, you can try to change some habits and attitudes that hurt you more than help. See more about them below.
Odu 2 in love
Odu 2 in love may have the need to have more than one person and more than one relationship until you find a partner. There may be a parallel relationship before the relationship is really established.
An advice for people of Odu 2: Love with respect, because without respect there can be no love. It is not possible to love without complicity, dialogue and patience with the mistakes of your partner.
Love happens naturally, but for the relationship to grow it takes maturity. Besides love, the rest must be conquered and cultivated, like a flower that needs water to grow.
Odu 2 at work
At work, it's important not to listen to conversations of people who only want to cause intrigue. Shift the focus away from this and don't give them the attention they desire.
Direct your time on building things that are important to you and your work, that will give you rewards in the future. Don't get into other people's teasing, do your part.
As far as money is concerned, these people do not get rich, but they achieve a happy life despite the difficulties. They also have a voluntary spirit and care a lot about others.
They have no attachment with money or material goods, so they like to share with others and those in need.
Odu 2 in health
Odu 2 in health says a lot about the emotional, and can be an Odu that reveals the tendency to lack maturity in not taking care of yourself. In other words, you don't go to the doctor, you don't get tested, you don't take care of your health.
Because of their strong emotions, they think they can handle anything and don't need specialized care. But, don't fall for that. It's important to always be aware and take care of yourself properly.
Excesses can harm your body, so it is important that you take good care of your health and of you. It is also important to relax, rest your head and eat well. Do not run so much because of work, you need time to recover from this fast pace.
Can Odu 2, Ejioko, be related to love problems?
The Odu 2 Ejioko is related to doubt, with two or more options, two paths. It is duality. This Odu has a strong tendency for love affairs, which may indicate some problems in this area.
The person who is ruled by him is free and detached and likes to be with several people at the same time or jump from one relationship to another. Even if he is like this, he is an extremely jealous person, something which can greatly hinder a relationship and cause conflicts.
Positively, it indicates a love match, marriage, a good coexistence, partnerships and relationships and a happy pregnancy. But, negatively, it indicates some love problems which are the opposite of the positive points mentioned.
On the negative side, this Odu has a strong energy of family conflicts and can indicate separation of a couple, betrayal by the wife to her husband, and abortion. Fights between brothers over inheritance are also possible.