Odu: OKANA JUANI

Prophecy: Ire Arikú Oyale, (A well-being of health thanks to Orunmila) an Adimú offering should be given to Orunmila of obi, omi tuto (water, and coconut). This offering should given as soon as possible.

Governing Orisha: Ochanlá (Female Obatala)
Accompanying Orisha: Ogun

Banner: White with purple borders

EBO: 1 rooster, 1 hen with 5 toes, used clothes, a trap, arrows, dirt from the house, earth from the river, a knife, machete, surgical instruments, a toy gun, measurements of the person, and the intestines of the ebo animals. Opolopo owo. (Lots of money)

Herbs of this Odu: Chamomile, Cundeamor, Hierba de la Sangre, Bledo Blanca and Purple Basil. (Consult your elders before using.)

REFRANES OF THE ODU:

Dress me slowly because I am in a hurry.
Where the truth is uncovered, the lie is discovered.
In war, he who sleeps loses.
That which has a principle has an objective
The machete comes and cuts off the head of the corn that challenged it.
The clay doll never falls without ceasing to exist.

OFFERINGS OF THE ODU: Bananas for Shango.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Ifa Says: In this Odu there exist affectations to people's health, > with regard to the nervous and gastrointestinal systems, the mouth, and sexually transmitted diseases. It is recommended that everyone attend to his or her oral hygiene, not overeat, especially at night. It is advised that people not eat food that is hot, overly spicy or containing excessive condiments or oil. Food should eaten fresh and not leftover for many days. The general level of nutrition should be improved for everyone wherever possible > especially for the children.

Ifa Says: Men should be careful with their sexual relationships, so > as to not develop sexual dysfunction.

Ifa Says: Men should avoid conflicts between themselves caused by women.

Ifa Says: This Odu speaks of legal problems and their repercussions, which could have the consequence of incrementing corruption and crime at different social and familial levels. (This Odu proscribes that all illegal activities be punished with justice).

Ifa Says: It is recommended that all property have legal title and that any issues regarding inheritance be resolved with family > understanding.

Ifa Says: Avoid any type of family violence. This Odu prohibits > the mistreatment of women.

Ifa Says: We should care for and preserve our biological and spiritual families. The religious community should unite in order to avoid fraud produced on the part of unscrupulous people; we should struggle against the commercialization of the religion.

Ifa Says: This Odu proscribes that Babalawos be humble and an example for our communities. He who does not embody these ethical norms is not a deserving member of our religion.

Ifa Says: This Odu recommends good relations between neighboring countries.

Ifa Says: We should not meddle in other people's business and > maintain good convivial relationships with our neighbors. (One cannot be nosey).

Ifa Says: This Odu warns against family crises due to disrespect and a lack of understanding of each member's role in the family; every family should strive to resolve these issues – this includes our spiritual families.

Ifa Says: In the upcoming year we have to feed Elegua.

Ifa Says: We should attend to the Orisha The Ibeji (los jimaguas) and receive them if we do not yet have them.

Ifa Says: Wear the Achaba (chain) of Ogun.

Ifa Says: This Odu warns that we should have a religious vigilance to guard against dirty fighting, sorcery and the sending of spirits > that is present at this time

.Ifa Says: Pregnant women should take special care with their > pregnancies this year as this Odu warns against congenital birth defects. Taboos against sexual relations between family members should be strictly adhered to.

Ifa Says: This year, we must pay special attention to our young people to be sure they are on the right path, as a departure from the norm could cause mental disorders to develop in their mothers.

Ifa Says: We should be especially careful driving all types of vehicles and avoid excessive speeds and driving while under the influence.

Ifa Says: We should adhere to our religious instructions in order to avoid difficulties and problems in our daily lives.

Ifa Says: The priests of Ifa, the Obases, the Babalochas and Iyalochas should be careful and prudent while interpreting the > different Oracles.

For general knowledge. On the first of December of 2006, the members of the Cuban Council of Elder Priests of Ifa in the presence of a significant number of Cuban Babalawos, and those of other countries, held ceremonies corresponding to the preamble of the 2007 Odu of the Year which were carried out at the Yoruba Cultural Association of Cuba.

The recommendations of Ifa were the following: What was requested by the 25 prime positions was complied with, and in all cases, the response of the deities was satisfactory. On December 30, 2006, the corresponding sacrifices, which were determined in the preamble, were made to the proper deities, which concluded with the realization of the Odu of the Year in the small hours of 1 January of 2007.

THESE CEREMONIES TOOK PLACE AT THE "YORUBA CULTURAL ASSOCIATION OF CUBA."