Ifa Morning Prayers (iwure Owuro) ★
2. Aligning with Your Ori (Inner Spirit) Touch your forehead and pray for personal alignment.
Some practitioners choose to hold a bowl of cool water ( Omi Tutu ) while praying to symbolize coolness and calmness for the day ahead.
Ideally performed at dawn, just as the sun is breaking. IFA MORNING PRAYERS (IWURE OWURO)
“Ire Gbogbo l’oni.Ire Aiku (Long life).Ire Aje (Prosperity).Ire Omo (Joy of family).Ire Isigun (Victory over enemies).” “Ase! Ase! Ase o!” Tips for your Morning Routine:
“Ori mi, gbe mi. Ori mi, la mi.Asure l’onii, ki o ma lo s’odo mi.Ki o ma jeki n rin ni ona ti ko to.” Ideally performed at dawn, just as the sun is breaking
This is designed to be spoken aloud during (Morning Prayers/Petitions) to align your spirit with the day's energy. IFA MORNING PRAYERS (IWURE OWURO) 1. Opening: Call to the Divine (Ijuba) Begin by acknowledging the Source and the Spiritual Powers.
“May my footsteps be calm. May I find favor in the eyes of those I meet.” 4. Affirmation of Victory gbe mi. Ori mi
“May the ‘Abe’ (sharpness) of the world not cut me. May the obstacles of the road be cleared by the power of Ifa.”