Letter of the Year for 2005
For Seattle and the Ile ni Baba Eyiogbe, Morunkeye ati Ogbe Che

  Iroso Umbo
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                                I   I
                                I   I
                                I   O
                                I   O
 
Iré Aikú L'owo Elegguá
Oyale
Please note: Our ile follows the Letra from Cuba from the Organizing Commission of the Letter of the Year headed by Lazaro Cuesta. This letter does not replace it and is merely a more 'local' sign. This Letter of the Year also does not replace a Ossode that you have done to find out the Letter you personally start the year with.
Ebbo: Akuko, adie dundun meyi, a hot chile pepper and a knife. You should go to your Padrino Oluwo to have this done. Contact us for details.

Proverbs:
He who is born a head should not end up a tail
Sacrifice will be rewarded
Even though an early riser, he always picks the night
Don't go in such a hurry so you can arrive


Iroso Umbo is where putting a hand of diloggun (shells for divining) to Elegguá was born. Here the Apetebi saves the Babalawo making an offering to Orunmila with 2 opened cocos, 2 plates and 2 candles.

This Ifá is where men abandon women. This is an Ifá of tests and an Ifá of theft. This is an Ifá of postponement. Iroso Umbo often marks public courts and false testimony.

Orunla says it is important to follow the advice of your wife. Her advice may save you from major problems this year.

You need to be careful with diabetes and poor blood circulation, as you could end up losing a limb. You should avoid grease and fat as much as possible as they can cause problems for you.
Take care of general weakness and diseases of the throat. Impotence can occur as well.

If you plan to get married this year you could run into opposition from your family. Try to avoid fights between brothers and /or sisters.

You should keep 5 little flasks of honey to Ochún at all times this year. If you have Ocha made put an ocuele to Ochún.

If you have debts to Elegguá, pay them. If you promised something to him or it has come up that he is supposed to receive something make sure it is done. In fact, it's a very good idea to find out if Elegguá wants anything. You should put a ñame to him as well.

Avoid wearing black this year or use black tablecloths.

You should remain of high moral character, and show integrity and honesty in all that you do. Do not feel like you are completely self-sufficient and superior to the rest of the world. Avoid malicious gossip.