What is the meaning of Odu #11, Owonrin?

Owonrin, or Owanrin Meji, is the eleventh of the sixteen Odus that make up the Yoruba oracle. In the Yoruba language, "Wó-ri" can be translated as "turning or turning the head," a metaphor for death. Its meaning, in this sense, points to a union between life and death, mutually representing the two dimensions.

The Odus are part of the Yoruba culture's divination system known as Ifá. It is the most important oracle for that culture, based on the sacred texts of the Odu Ifá.

This oracle is performed through the board of cowrie shells by Babalaôs, responsible for the cult of Ifá. Many religions of African origin in different parts of the world work with this divination system, including Brazil.

Each Odu is identified with the number of conch which, falling with the natural slit facing downwards, is considered open. Owonrin, therefore, is the fate that responds to eleven open and five closed conch. In this article we will discuss the characteristics of this Odu, and what the taking of it represents for your life.

Characteristics of Odu 11

If Odu 11 was opened for you during a prediction or if you are a child of this Odu it is very important that you know its main characteristics and meanings to understand the paths of your destiny. Below, we will present all the most important elements for the understanding of Owonrin.

History

The Odus of birth works in a similar way to our zodiac signs. It is a mark, a sign that is born with you and carries with it all the karma of the good and bad actions done in your past lives.

At birth, you are born with the mark of one of the sixteen main Odus that will be responsible for tracing your path in the world, as well as your personal characteristics and behaviors.

The orixás do not have the power to alter the destiny and life of their children, they only release energy for you to fulfill your destiny within the path you are already on. In summary, the Odu is the representation of your life as a whole: destiny, karma, personality, feelings, illnesses and existence.

If you choose paths other than those foreseen by your Odu, it is common to say that you have a negative Odu, which will bring you a sense of discomfort and non-belonging, precisely because of the detour you have chosen to take.

All Odus have a good and a bad dimension. The eleventh Odu, Owonrin, represents blessing and anxiety. The destiny of people ruled by this Odu is marked by fortune, achievements and wealth.

However, there is also a very harmful dimension marked by haste and anxiety, capable of affecting even your time on earth.

ruling orixá

The eleventh Odu is ruled by four different orixás: Iansã (Oiá), the orixá of fire, winds and lightning; Ogum, the orixá of war, iron and agriculture; Oxóssi, the orixá of hunting, animals and forests; and Exu, the orixá of language. Among all these orixás, Iansã and Exu are the closest corresponding orixás to Owonrin.

Cardinal points, planets and days of the week

Odu 11 is equivalent to the west (W) and southwest (SW) cardinal points. Moreover, Owonrin has Uranus as planetary correspondence, a planet that is associated with rebellious behavior, revolutions and sudden changes: the anxiety for changes and innovations are characteristics that bring them together.

Owonrin rules Sundays. Moreover, it is recommended that on the eleventh day of every month some thanks be given to this Odu.

Element

In Odu symbolism, everything that exists on earth is made up of four elements: water, fire, earth and air. The symbolism of Odu 11, Owonrin, is of one who has his head in earth and his feet in fire.

There is a predominance, therefore, of the earth element over the fire element in this Odu. This predominance is associated with the virtues of protection, help, admission and acceptance.

Body parts

Odu 11 acts mainly on three parts of the body: the heart, the arteries and the eyes. The heart symbolizes the courage and fighting spirit of its children who, because of their initiative and disposition, tend to drift away from religious faith.

The eyes, in this case, manifest the material, seductive and attractive aspects linked to the sons of Owonrin. They are people who give much importance to appearance and enjoy the pleasures that life can provide.

In both cases, these parts of the body need redoubled attention, because the voluptuous life that Odu 11 predicts can lead to health problems that directly affect the cardiovascular system and vision.

Favourable colours and numbers

Odu 11 is a sign very connected to the material dimensions of human existence. Its link with wealth and financial prosperity is represented by the color gold. In addition, Owonrin is also known to be the Odu of sexuality and seduction. Its voluptuous dimension is represented by warm colors like red, orange, yellow and burgundy.

The propitious numbers of Odu 11 are: 09, 13, 29, 45, 61, 77 and 93. Among all these, its main numerical value is number 13.

Vulnerable points

The vulnerable points of those under the influence of Odu 11 are the throat, the reproductive system and the digestive system. These vulnerable points stem from the most common negative propensities of their children.

Because they are materialistic people, attached to luxury and comfort, it is common that the organs connected to their sustenance (such as stomach and intestines) suffer an energetic overload and become susceptible to develop diseases such as tumors and constant abdominal pain.

The sexual behaviour of those governed by Odu 11 also negatively affects the organs linked to the reproductive system because of their pronounced voluptuousness and attachment to the carnal dimension of love and their relationships.

Prohibitions

The quizilas are elements that do not have a favorable energy to a particular orixá or Odu. Because they influence negatively the life of these deities, they also affect negatively the lives of their respective children. The quizilas can extend from food to clothing and can also involve children of other orixás.

The children of Odu 11 should avoid wearing colourful and printed clothes. They should also avoid wearing and possessing objects that also have more than two colours.

As for food, it is necessary that they avoid eating popcorn, corn and d'angola chicken meat. Bathing in the sea and practicing sexual relations with Omolu's children can also negatively affect their life.

If Owonrin is your Odu, it is important that you know some important recommendations to be in harmony with your ruler. First of all, give preference to wearing monochromatic or bicolor clothes, at most. Always opt to use stronger perfumes and make periodic smoking rituals with Java incense.

Secondly, it is advisable for children of Odu 11 to have a guava tree in the backyard of their home. Next to the tree, one should bury a tool of Ossain (the orixá of herbs and sacred leaves).

Legends

There are many versions of the Odus origin legends. One of the best known tells that Ifá was an entity incapable of speaking even from his youth, when his father, advised by the priests, hit him on the head with a stick. Due to the impact, Ifá began to speak sixteen words and each of these words corresponded to a main Odu.

According to the sacred texts of Odu Ifá, Odu 11 is a female, nocturnal, incoming, cold and dry Odu. Owonrin was generated from a black, red and white cloth, water, cachaça and honey at a four-way crossroads.

Owonrin is the direct assistant of Ejonile (life) during the day, and of Ologbon (death) during the night. This is why Odu 11 is attributed with the knowledge of the secrets of life and death.

Tendencies of the children of Odu 11

Looking at the symbolism of Odu 11, there is a close resemblance to a cup standing with its mouth open upwards ready to be filled with all the blessings that the world can offer.

However, Owonrin's tendencies can be both favorable and unfavorable for those who are ruled by him. Here are the major tendencies.

Positive trends

Children of Odu 11 are attractive, excessive in everything they do, they are assured of success in all their achievements and in everything they set out to do with dedication and will. There are no challenges that cannot be overcome by them.

They are totally optimistic and high-spirited people, they do not tolerate pessimism around them and no cowardly or fearful attitude. They throw themselves fully into every situation and in every circumstance.

They are people who tend to develop nobility in their attitudes and to have a successful life at work and in love.

Negative trends

Being very blessed people, the children of Odu 11 usually have a short life span. They are very susceptible to suffer fatal accidents, sudden or premature death, as well as diseases involving vision and cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks, hypertension and tumors.

Those ruled by Owonrin may also acquire hypocritical and covert behavior, leaving them vulnerable to spiritual possessions and loneliness.

Personality of the children of Odu 11

The temperament of the children of Odu 11 is predominantly melancholic, marked by hyperactive, welcoming, impulsive, attractive, excessive and masculinized character traits. Know now the predominant personality of people ruled by Owonrin in the dimensions of sexuality, sensitivity and addictions.

Sexuality

Alongside the Odu Okaran, Owonrin is one of the two Odus responsible for sexuality. While the former is associated with the seductive aspects of passion, Odu 11 is associated with virility and intense sexual vigor.

These are people who place sex as an extremely important element in relationships, and can often put it above everything else. Their behaviour is extremely voluble, putting carnal desires and pleasure as a priority in their lives.

Sensitivity

Those who have Odu 11 as the Odu of birth are people with a lot of empathy and concern for others. Their good heart attracts many sincere friendships and admirers.

However, your kindness and generosity can make you a very difficult person to deny help to anyone who asks for it. This behavior can make you an easy target for malicious people.

One of your greatest challenges will be dealing with your emotional sensitivity, especially since you are a person who fears being considered an ingrate or a traitor.

Addictions

People who are under the influence of Odu 11 are very susceptible to addictions, especially alcoholism. The intake of alcoholic beverages by your children should be done very moderately, otherwise it could harm their development and even lead them to other drug addictions.

Odu 11 in different areas of life

The children of Owonrin have a specific destiny in the areas of love, work and health. Knowing the characteristics of Odu 11 in different areas of life is very important for those who suffer its influence. See below the possible manifestations of this Odu in your life.

Love

In love, the children of Odu 11 are generous and dignified, knowing how to sweetly and gently impose limits on their relationship, which are usually accepted by their partner with gratitude.

Also, those who have Owonrin in their destiny are extremely faithful people in their relationships, so they demand the same level of fidelity and dedication from their partners.

Work

Generally speaking, the children of Odu 11 are materialistic people and quite focused on material achievements and ostentation. They like what is good, what is expensive and what is rare. They are passionate about luxurious goods and spare no effort in working to gain this comfort.

At work, Owonrin intercedes in the relationships of his children, leaving them surrounded by sycophants who admire them and do not spare sincere praise, feeding their vanity that they love so much. In short, they are people dedicated to reputation, to climb in life and to gain fame and fortune.

The most common professions for children of Odu 11 are ministers, presidents of organizations, business representatives, writers, ambassadors and other prominent positions in the financial sector.

Health

The success of the children of Odu 11 in business and love are balanced by problems in health. Generally speaking, anxiety is the most harmful element for their children, which can be reflected in a short period of life on earth.

Health is constantly threatened by sudden illnesses that compromise the cardiovascular system, digestive system, and vision. Curses associated with excesses can afflict many Owonrin children, such as hypertension, organ swelling, and alcoholism.

Can knowing the meaning of your Odu help in self-knowledge?

There is a very simple way to know if Odu 11 is your head Odu. Just add up all the numbers in your birth date until it results in a number less than 16.

For example: (7/24/1996) 2+4+0+7+1+9+6 = 38 = 3+8 = 11.

If the result is 11, you will know that Owonrin is your Odu of birth. From then on, your process of self-knowledge should be oriented towards the paths opened by the Odu. This orientation includes being careful with anxiety and haste, because at the same speed that you will conquer many riches on earth you can also compromise your life time through addictions and excesses.