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1. ÀJÉ: the energy and the person - Chief FAMA 1
ÀJÉ:
THE ENERGY
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Introdution
Across the board, there has been a high demand for Àjé pot and Àjé staff
(Opa'ga). But, how much is understood of Àjé? To discuss Àjé pot and Àjé staff, it is
ideal to discuss Àjé, the energy and Àjé, the persona.
Who is Àjé and what constitutes Àjé?
Popular western mythology considers Àjé to be a witch. Is that so? In my
opinion, there is a huge difference between Àjé of the Yorùbá mythology and the
witch of western mythology. The analogue here can best be compared to Èsù of the
Yorùbá myth, and Satan/Devil of the Christian mythology. Just as Èsù wields powerful
influence in Yorùbá religion, Àjé wields enormous power.
The Energy Àjé
Àjé doubles in definition. Àjé the energy (witchcraft) and Àjé the persona
(witch). Even though the name, Àjé is used interchangeably, Àjé the energy is the
core of the definition.
To be an Àjé (witch), one must have acquired Àjé the energy, referred to in
Yorùbá local parlance as 'gba eye Àjé (receiving the bird of Àjé).
The receipt of the Àjé in this instance is not the same thing as receiving a
physical pot of Àjé.
Also, the reference to “bird” in the parlance does not mean that a bird is
literally received, either.
Àjé, the energy, is invisible; it is usually transmitted invisibly and discreetly,
too.
Àjé the energy can be inborn, it can be acquired and it can be received
unsolicited.
An inborn Àjé can be found in young children who are naturally pure in spirit
and innocent in character by virtue of their closeness to nature at the early ages. At
this stage of young children's lives, the purity of their minds is without equal and
their acts without prejudice. If a particular child has Àjé, such a child's
pronouncements will be laden, surprisingly, with forecasts of future events and/or

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accurate references to past occurrences. In a particular instance, the child might
reveal information about he/her past life-family history, occupation, even his/her
gender in that past life. For example:
“A young male child once asked his parents “Where are my tools?” This child was about three
years old at the time. He had rushed to his parents from outside while playing with other children when
he asked the question. In this family, there was once a knowledgeable herbalist. The herbalist had died
before the child was born. Since it was already predicted that the herbalist would reincarnate, his tools
and other significant elements of his trade were kept in and attic, of everyone reach.
So, when this child asked for his tools, his parents took him to the room and showed him the
tools. That was the end of that story at that stage as the child never asked for the tools again.
Surprisingly, that child once past professional life was that of a herbalist, is now a medical
doctor, a gynecologist. He made it through medical school successfully, in spite of the suffocation
challenges of going to college in his country.”
To date this gentleman's inborn energy still propels him as it seems that almost
all of his decisions and actions are successful. Enlightened mind are not surprised
about these achievements, but the uninitiated wonder.
The Person Àjé
Another type of Àjé can be acquired but it does not come in a pot. Rather, it is
usually induced. There are many forms of this type of Àjé. I will limit my writing to
just two.
The first Àjé in this category lasts for short period of time whenever it is used.
The instrument to induce the Àjé in this category is usually put under the pillow at
bed time. I will call it a pillow charm.
If this pillow charm is properly prepared, any harm intended for the user will
be revealed before the plotter has the chance to carry out the deed. Beyond that,
Àjé's actions can be viewed remotely by the user, if she/he is brave enough to dare
such intrusive act. This vision is like looking into a mirror-the users see the Àjé's
action as it unfolds because she/he is momentarily transported to the esoteric sphere
where he/she is able to monitor the action from that level.

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This is the safest way to observe Àjé and Osó (wizard), the persona, in their
natural, spiritual habitat. Once the user is out of bed, however, or the pillow charm is
removed, the vision ceases.
The other Àjé instrument in the category comes in the form of incisions under
the eyes. This action induces permanent vision. The person who has this procedure
instantly witnesses Àjé's activities whenever she/he is around Àjé, the energy.
This is the most dangerous and intrusive instrument ones activities and/or
enclave. From witnesses accounts, and intruder’s eye or eyes can be remotely
impaired or compromised, leaving their person blind permanently, except if the
person has been fortified ahead to fight off he expected injury.
Of the Àjé instruments enumerated above, the pillow charm possesses less risk
as its usage is somehow limited to fending off attack or preventing an attack.
The most potent Àjé is the one transmitted form one person to the other,
mostly from a mother to her daughter. Sometimes, from a family member to a new
born baby girl; or from another Àjé, such as a midwife, who might have played an
important role during the birth of a baby.
The Àjé in this instance is multifaceted- she has Àjé, the energy, and she is Àjé
the persona. Àjé has the natural ability to see beyond the naked eyes; she has an
invisible "third eye". She does not depend on any instrument to view or see anyone or
any action. She is herself the energy and the action. Her Àjé, the power, last her
entire lifetime. A lucky living being blessed with this type of Àjé is an endowed
spiritualist. Àjé uses her Àjé energy to diagnose, treat heal, change bad luck into
good luck, change misfortune to gain, loss to profit.
In line with Olódùmarè's will of good and bad going together, Àjé has her own
share of this cosmic justice. She can unleash her Àjé arsenal, without mercy, if it
becomes necessary for her to win a case. This recognition of Àjé's might bring about
her many alias, some of which are:
Àgbà ( elder; is also a term for the egúngún society)
Ìyá (Mother)
Ìyàmi (my mother)
Ìyá abiye (mother of a child that will not die)1
1 Meaning that the Àjé being so addressed at this juncture, will not attack or kill a child remotely.
Importantly, this definition should not be confused with the Iya Abilye' title in the Ogboni society.

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Eleye (one who possesses a bird) a fighting term.
So, is Àjé a bad energy? A wicked person?
The answer is: - No.
Conclusion
Àjé is good, both ways. Àjé, the persona, is given an enormous gift by
Olódùmarè and she should be so appraised and extolled so that humans can benefit
positively from her influence with the cosmic forces.
According to Òsé'túrá in the Odù Ifá, Òsun was the first human to possess Àjé.
The chant, explanation and messages from a verse of this Òsé’túrá chapter can be
found in the book Sixteen Mythological Stories of Ifá (Ìtàn Ifá Mérìndínlógún) by chief
Fama, which is available on line at http://www.amazon.com (press the image to go).
How did Òsun get Àjé, the energy?
Olódùmarè empowered Òsun with the Àjé. Then, He sanctioned Òsun's actions
ahead of the Àjé being tested or used. This everlasting sanction hold true to date as
Àjé are the only beings on earth capable of transmitting Àjé, the energy, to other
deserving beings.

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After Olódùmarè endowed Òsun with Àjé, Òsun used her newly bestowed
power to call her male colleagues to order when they went against Olódùmarè's order
of inclusiveness to that of exclusiveness. With their inability to find solution to their
sudden failure, the male Irúnmolè trooped back to Olódùmarè. They explained their
ordeals to him. Being the architects of their own ordeals, Olódùmarè directed them
back to earth and pointed out their mistakes. They followed Olodumare's instructions
and regained control of their given tasks.
With Òsun's Àjé, these Irúnmolè learned and developed a sense of community,
and a sense of comradeship and that of partnership. Òsun's Àjé went from being
physically powerless, to being spiritually powerful. At the same time, the discipline of
nurturing, forgiveness and transcendence was imparted to women through Òsun.
Harmony between genders was strongly established at this initial stage.
As it is Olódùmarè gave Òsun, the instruction, blessing and everlasting
sanction to hold, use and transmit Àjé reverentially to deserving beings, most
especially females. Àjé became a worth gift, the highest and most rewarding spiritual
gift, that an Àjé can give to her child or to anyone else she feels strongly about.
This is where the Yorùbá parlance of 'gba eye Àjé hold forth the most. This is
the only medium through which Àjé is received.
Àború, Àboyè.
Chief Fáróunbí Àìná Mòsúnmólá Adéwálé-Somadhi
Text adapted by Luiz L. Marins
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