In Yorùbá spirituality, life moves between Ìrẹ (fortune) and Ìbì (misfortune). Ifá divination reveals whether one is enjoying Ìrẹ — health, wealth, children, or longevity — or facing Òsógbó, the many forms of misfortune such as illness, loss, conflict, or hardship. Neither state is final. Through Orí, Ìwà (character), ancestral reverence, and ẹbọ (sacrifice), misfortune can be transformed into blessing, and blessings sustained across generations.

In the intricate tapestry of Yorùbá culture and spirituality, the concepts of Ibi and Òṣòbò hold profound significance, representing...