In Afa mystical thought, Ose Otule represents the source (eye) of joy, the cosmic renewal linked to Sirius, the brightest star in the sky. It teaches that true happiness does not arise from escaping trouble, but from resolving it through vision, speech, and alignment with divine consciousness.

In Afa Akpukpala mystic matrix-system, not all spiritual vision is the same. Ose Aka is the divine eye that sees spirit in its pure, original form, beyond our dimension. Ose Ora, on the other hand, is the eye of Universal Consciousness, used to perceive divine guidance and spiritual truth within our world. This teaching explores the difference between these two sacred eyes, and how each reveals a unique aspect of the unseen.

In Afa and Igbo mysticism, not all seeing is true vision. 'Ose Ululu', which refers to the ordinary eye, helps us navigate the physical world, but it cannot perceive the spiritual forces shaping our lives. This teaching from the wisdom of Afa explores the limits of physical sight and the importance of developing inner vision to understand the unseen truths that guide destiny and purpose.

Afa language which is used primarily for divination and spiritual consultation in Igbo spirituality, consists of specific terminologies that typically differ from everyday (regular) Igbo words. Knowing these Afa terms and their regular Igbo and English equivalents can provide deeper insight into your cultural and spiritual practices as an Odinani practitioner. This post contains Afa terms with “Ose”, their regular Igbo equivalents, and their English meanings.