I’m so certain that the majority of us have read the words of Apostle Paul in Ephesians 6:12 which says; “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.” And the majority of us think that the principalities, the powers, the rulers of the darkness of this age and the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places and some demonic forces hanging somewhere in space to destroy mankind; well, these are not forces hanging in the space to destroy humans, rather, these are the human spirits which can also be transformed into forces to destroy a person depends on how we treated the person.
This was what Apostle Peter was saying in 1 Peter 3:7; “Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honour to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.” The same spirit of the person you treated well that is powerful enough to keep you going higher in life is the same spirit that will turn against you and destroy you if you start treating the person badly and the person is upset with you.
I’m sure some of us must have witnessed a situation where someone did something very painful to us and from nowhere, something evil begins to happen to that person. The religious mindsets among us are always too quick to conclude that that person is a witch or is possessed by one evil power, but that is not true. The person is not possessed by any evil power or forces, rather the person’s spirit is fighting against the person who did something unpleasant to the person and until the person does the needful, he will continue to suffer the same.
Sixteen spirits govern the earth and every human being on the earth possesses them and they partially and fully manifest in us all. Let me talk briefly about the partial part of their operations in human beings before I spend time talking about their full functionalities in every human being.
Scientifically, science made us believe that Men have Nine Ribs and Women have Seven Ribs. But in the things of the spirit, these are not Ribs, rather, they are spirits. And they exist in the life of every human being for a purpose. The Nine Spirits in Men signifies strength. In Job 32:8 it was said; “But there is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty gives him understanding.” In 1 Peter 3:7 Apostle Peter said; “Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honour to the wife…” The Nine spirit in man is the strength he needs to live with the woman in his life with understanding. The Seven Spirit in the Woman is the number of days in a week, which is Seven Days.
Here is the play-out. If you treat your wife well on Monday and things work out well for you that day and make more money, and you treat her badly on Tuesday to the point that she is mad and miserable, the chances of things not working out well for you on Tuesday is very high. Her Seven Spirit is to work for you in the spiritual realm each spirit for each day; that was why she was called “helper” in Gen 2:18; “And the Lord God said, “It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.” And in Gen 2:21-22, it was said; “And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he slept, and He took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh in its place. Then the rib which the Lord God had taken from man He made into a woman, and He brought her to the man.” If your Wife will not help you spiritually with her spirit, it doesn’t matter how well she is helping you physically, you cannot and you will not prosper. It is not a curse, it is a fact.
Religion made us focus so much on the physical attributes of our woman and forget about their spiritual capacities. Jezebel is one woman so many people are quick to condemn in the bible, but check her out so well, she was a woman who stood by her husband both physically and spiritually. She was so strong and protective of her husband to the point that even Elijah with all his anointing ran away because of her. Sir, let me make this clear to you, you have nothing to fear if only you can treat that woman in your life with love, dignity and respect. She’s the only one that can block the enemies from gaining access to your life and finances. But how can she do that when the only thing you know how to do is abuse her and make her feel worthless of herself? You’re the one losing not her.
Now, let’s look at the functionality of these spirits in human lives in line with some spiritual principles and ideologies. I deliberately use “Ifa” because Ifa is very detailed about life, creation and spirits that support human existence.
Spiritually, Eji Ogbe is the “Summer” season of life and it’s the signs of growth, the need for protection, and an abundance of distractions. Its concept is based on the “Mind”; and in Isa 26:3-6 it was said that; “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You because he trusts in You. Trust in the Lord forever, for in Yah, the Lord, is everlasting strength. For He brings down those who dwell on high, the lofty city; He lays it low, He lays it low to the ground, He brings it down to the dust. The foot shall tread it down — the feet of the poor and the steps of the needy.”
It is also known to be the “Super Soul” meaning God is situated in the hearts of all living entities. This is a perfect interpretation of Heb 8:10-12 where Apostle Paul said; “For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put My laws in their mind and write them on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people. None of them shall teach his neighbour, and none his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ for all shall know Me, from the least of them to the greatest of them. For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.”
Irosun Meji means Imagination. In Gen 8:21-22 it was recorded that; “And the Lord smelled a soothing aroma. Then the Lord said in His heart, “I will never again curse the ground for man’s sake, although the imagination of man’s heart is evil from his youth; nor will I again destroy every living thing as I have done. ”While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, and day and night shall not cease.” The imagination is a powerful tool and it is potent enough to make or destroy anyone depending on what the person is imagining in his or her mind. Individuals born between June 21 to July 22 are known to be Cancer; they are the embodiment of the power of imagination and have a crab as their symbol of identity. Cancer seamlessly weaves between the sea and shore representing Cancer’s ability to exist in both emotional and material realms. Cancers are highly intuitive and their psychic abilities manifest in tangible spaces. But—just like the hard-shelled crustaceans—this water sign is willing to do whatever it takes to protect itself emotionally.
Obara Meji means Faith. In Hab 2:4 it was said, “Behold the proud, his soul is not upright in him, but the just shall live by his faith.” In Heb 11:6 Apostle Paul said, “But without faith, it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” Having faith, strong faith as Jesus Christ said in Matt 17:20 that; “if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.” Individuals born between July 23 – August 22 are known to be Leo; and they have the lion as their symbol. They have a bold faith. They are the perfect interpretation of Prov 28:1 that says; “the righteous are bold as a lion.” They are passionate, loyal, and infamously dramatic, these spirited fire signs are the kings and queens of the celestial jungle. They’re delighted to embrace their royal status: Vivacious, theatrical, and fiery, Leos love to bask in the spotlight and celebrate themselves.
Ika Meji means Natural Space. The earth is their world. They are the perfect image of the world of King David in Ps 115:16 that says; “The heaven, even the heavens, are the Lord’s; but the earth He has given to the children of men.” Individuals born between August 23 to September 22 are known to be Virgo; and the goddess of wheat and agriculture is their symbol, an association that speaks to Virgo’s deep-rooted presence in the material world. The majority of the people born within this circle have a kind of a godlike attitude imbedded in them and they are not afraid to exhibit it when necessary. The expression, “If you want something done, give it to a busy person” is the perfect picture of these individuals. Virgos are logical, practical, and systematic in their approach to life. These individuals are perfectionists at heart and aren’t afraid to improve skills through diligent and consistent practice.
Spiritually, Owinrin Meji is the Autumn season of life and it means successes, achievements and failures. In Josh 1:8, God said to Joshua; “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success.” Meaning, that if you are diligent with your life and keep to the law, be it the laws of the Lord or the laws of the land (country) where you live, your successes and achievements are guaranteed; but if you do otherwise, failures are also await you. Remember, it is your responsibility to make your way prosperous and have success, not God’s.
The same is also known as “Reason” or “Soul”. You cannot engage in meaningful reasoning if you don’t have a soul. It takes a person who has a soul to reason things out and arrive at a logical conclusion. In Isa 1:18 God said; “Come now, and let us reason together, though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” Why was God so particular in reasoning with us? In Ps 34:22, King David said; “The Lord redeems the soul of His servants, and none of those who trust in Him shall be condemned.” As humans, please pay attention to the fact that I did not say as Christians, but as human, it is our right to reason things out with God and in as long as we continue to have a soul that is geared towards God and humanity, God will continue to redeem us not just from the laws of sins and deaths, but from all laws as Apostle Paul said in Gal 5:16-18 that; “Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another so that you do not do the things that you wish. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.”
Under the Reason or the soul, we have three types of spirit…
Spiritually Okanran Meji means Vision. In Hab 2:2-4 Prophet Habakkuk said “The Lord answered me and said: “Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time; but at the end, it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. “Behold the proud, his soul is not upright in him, but the just shall live by his faith.” Vision without faith is equal to failure, so also faith without vision is death. What makes a vision a reality is the ability to exercise strong faith even amid uncertainty and the individuals born between September 23 to October 22 are known to be “Libra” they are embodiments of vision. These individuals of people are defined by their energy for balance, harmony, and justice. Libra is represented by the scales; an association that reflects their fixation on establishing equilibrium. They are obsessed with symmetry and strive to create equilibrium in all areas of life — especially when it comes to matters of the heart.
Spiritually Ofun Meji means Infinity and Timelessness meaning eternity and agelessness. In Eccl 3:9-11, King Solomon said; “What profit has the worker from that in which he labours? I have seen the God-given task with which the sons of men are to be occupied. He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end.” Everything for anyone born between April 20 – May 20 is endless no wonder they are called Taurus. These individuals are more likely to take a six-hour bath, followed by a luxurious massage and decadent dessert spread. They are an earth sign represented by the bull. They are strong and hardworking. They enjoy relaxing in serene, bucolic environments surrounded by soft sounds, soothing aromas, and succulent flavours.
Spiritually Iwori Meji means Space. These individuals are the embodiment of knowledge and King Solomon described them well in Prov 2:10-14 when he said, “When wisdom enters your heart, and knowledge is pleasant to your soul, discretion will preserve you; understanding will keep you, to deliver you from the way of evil, from the man who speaks perverse things, from those who leave the paths of uprightness to walk in the ways of darkness; who rejoice in doing evil, and delight in the perversity of the wicked”. He went further in Eccl 7:12 that, “For wisdom is a defence as money is a defence, but the excellence of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to those who have it.” Individuals born between November 22 to December 21 are known to be Sagittarius. They are fire signs and their fire knows no bounds. They have an archer as their symbol, and they are always on a quest for knowledge. Individuals with this amazing personality launch their many pursuits like blazing arrows, chasing after geographical, intellectual, and spiritual adventures.
Spiritually, Oyeku Meji means the “Winter” season of life, the moments of sadness, heartbreak, loneliness, and sickness. In Nehemiah 2:1-2, Prophet Nehemiah said; “In the month of Nisan in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was brought for him, I took the wine and gave it to the king. I had not been sad in his presence before; so the king asked me, “Why does your face look so sad when you are not ill? This can be nothing but sadness of heart.” To every human being on the earth, there are always moments when there are matters arise both right, left and centre. Moments of sadness, heartbreak, loneliness, sickness. At such moments, our anchor should be the words of the Lord to Prophet Isaiah in Isaiah 41:10-13 which says; “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ Behold, all those who were incensed against you shall be ashamed and disgraced; they shall be as nothing, and those who strive with you shall perish. You shall seek them and not find them — those who contended with you. Those who war against you shall be as nothing, as a nonexistent thing. For I, the Lord your God will hold your right hand, saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.” Isn’t that wonderful? So amazing and refreshing.
The same is also known as “Matter” or “Head; seat of the conscious mind” which is the human brain; the very source of all of our thoughts. The part of us all that has conscious experiences. Jokingly I say to those who care to know around me that God gave us brains before He gave us Jesus Christ and the death of Jesus Christ gave us the Holy Spirit. Not everyone will accept the person of Jesus Christ and not everyone can possess the Holy Spirit. But everyone God had given a brain to. And the purpose of giving it was for us to use it to better our lives. If our lives as individuals are not getting better, it is because we have made zero use of our brains. The brain is a complex organ that controls our thoughts, memory, emotions, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, temperature, hunger and every process that regulates our body. Together, the brain and spinal cord that extend from it make up the central nervous system or CNS. This means, that without the proper functioning of the brain, the human spinal cord cannot work as it should and without effective functioning of the spinal cord, the whole human body cannot function effectively. So also, without the proper and effective functioning of the brain, no human life can progress. Trust me on this, religion has damaged human brains, especially in Africa.
The first thing the brain takes care of in the body is our thoughts before our memory, emotions, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, temperature, hunger and every process that regulates our body. Thoughts simply means opinions, views, feelings, judgments and beliefs. These five points look simple but in fact, they are deadly to human lives if violating their importance. Opinions are also known as ideas. In 2 Sam 7:1-16 King David nurtured an idea in his brain to build God a house, he did not tell Prophet Nathan that he wanted to build God a house, but God saw his heart and in intents of his heart and He said to Nathan, “Go and tell My servant David, ‘Thus says the Lord: “Would you build a house for Me to dwell in? For I have not dwelt in a house since the time that I brought the children of Israel up from Egypt, even to this day, but have moved about in a tent and a tabernacle. “When your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will set up your seed after you, who will come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom. He shall build a house for My name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. I will be his Father, and he shall be My son. If he commits iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. But My mercy shall not depart from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I removed from before you. And your house and your kingdom shall be established forever before you. Your throne shall be established forever.” Our thoughts towards God and humanity determine our actions towards them. What we feel and how we feel about God and humanity is determined by how judgmental we are towards them and our beliefs about them.
Spiritually Irete Meji means Personal Time, discrete and continuous. This is one thing most people in the world are lacking; personal time either with God, themselves or with their family. Time and time again, the bible talks about Abraham, Isaac and Jacob being on the field alone by themselves. The same pattern was said of Jesus Christ in Mark 1:35; “Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place, and there He prayed.” We don’t have to have personal time to pray alone, we can also use the same personal time to meditate and engage in critical thinking regarding our lives, what we do, marriage, finances and several more. Anyone born between December 22 – January 19 has time as their most valuable resource and they are called Capricorn. They are of the habit of climbing the mountain straight to the top; they are well informed that patience, perseverance, and dedication are the only way to scale. They are known for their sea-goat symbol, a mythological creature with the body of a goat and the tail of a fish. This personality is skilled at navigating both the material and emotional realms.
Spiritually Osa Meji means Non-Material Space; meaning, not involving, seeking, or primarily concerned with riches or material things; involving or concerned with the spiritual, intellectual, or cultural aspects of life. In Mark 4:13-20 Jesus Christ said, “Do you not understand this parable? How then will you understand all the parables? The sower sows the word. And these are the ones by the wayside where the word is sown. When they hear, Satan comes immediately and takes away the word that was sown in their hearts. These likewise are the ones sown on stony ground who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with gladness; and they have no root in themselves, and so endure only for a time. Afterwards, when tribulation or persecution arises for the word’s sake, immediately they stumble. Now these are the ones sown among thorns; they are the ones who hear the word, and the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things entering in choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful. But these are the ones sown on good ground, those who hear the word, accept it, and bear fruit: some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some a hundred.” The last category set of individuals Jesus Christ made mentioned here are the “Non-Material Space” personalities, they are the individuals born between January 20 to February 18 known as “Aquarius”. Innovative, progressive, and shamelessly revolutionary. They have the water bearer as their symbol, the mystical healer who bestows water, or life, upon the land. They are the most humanitarian prophetic sign; dedicated to making the world a better place.
Spiritually Otua Meji means Solar Time, meaning the time measured by Earth’s rotation relative to the sun. These personalities are the individuals born between February 19 to March 20 known to be Pisces. They are the embodiment of the words of King David in Ps 113 that says; “Praise the Lord! Praise, O servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord! Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and forevermore! From the rising of the sun to its going down the Lord’s name is to be praised. The Lord is high above all nations, His glory above the heavens. Who is like the Lord our God, who dwells on high, who humbles Himself to behold the things that are in the heavens and the earth? He raises the poor out of the dust and lifts the needy out of the ash heap, that He may seat him with princes — with the princes of His people. He grants the barren woman a home, like a joyful mother of children. Praise the Lord!” Pisces is the most intuitive, sensitive, and empathetic. They can absorb every lesson life throws at them; the joys and the pain, the hopes and the fears; their capacity to learn from others is unimaginable. Their symbol is two fish swimming in opposite directions, which means they are constantly dividing attention between fantasy and reality.
Spiritually Odi Meji means “Spring” meaning “hope, new beginnings, opportunities. In the bible, several things were said regarding hope, new beginnings, and opportunities that are necessary for us to explore. HOPE: “For when God made a promise to Abraham because He could swear by no one greater, He swore by Himself, saying, “Surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you.” And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise. For men indeed swear by the greater, and an oath for confirmation is for them an end of all dispute. Thus God, determining to show more abundantly to the heirs of promise the immutability of His counsel, confirmed it by an oath, that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us. This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil, where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus, having become High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek. Heb 6:13-20”
NEW BEGINNINGS: “Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. The beast of the field will honour Me, the jackals and the ostriches, because I give waters in the wilderness and rivers in the desert, to give drink to My people, My chosen. This people I have formed for Myself; they shall declare My praise. Isa 43:19-21”
OPPORTUNITIES also means “chances”. “The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor bread to the wise, nor riches to men of understanding, nor favour to men of skill, but time and chance happen to them all. Eccl 9:11”
The same is also known as “Time” and “Body”. Time is useless when there is no one to put time into proper use. In Eccl 3:1-8 King Solomon said; “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; a time to gain, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to throw away; a time to tear, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; a time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.” Without time humanity is useless and without man’s ability to put time into proper use, time itself is useless. As it was “appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment” according to Heb 9:27-28; so it was also appointed for men to live once within a space of time. The question then is, what are we doing with our time while we live?
Spiritually Ogunda Meji means Material Space, meaning the measures of the retardation of material time (i.e. age of the particles) concerning the external time parameter along particular trajectories. The word “retardation” means delay, obstruction, hindrance, impedance, or obstacle. These are challenges of life one must face and overcome and the individuals born between March 21 to April 19 known to be “Aries” are born with the innate ability to overcome challenges of life; the very reasons why they are no strangers to competition. They are bold and ambitious, they dive headfirst into even the most challenging situations—and they’ll make sure they always come out on top! Less I forget, they love to be number one.
Spiritually Ose Meji means Social Time typically anything people commonly do throughout their lives. The larger percentage of religious people don’t have social time to talk about social life. Their lives are confined within the space of their house, work and religious activities and this is one major reason why their success, achievement and progress are limited. The majority disassociated themselves from anyone who is not of the same religion and believed with them even when Jesus Christ said in Luke 16:9; “make friends for yourselves by unrighteous mammon, that when you fail, they may receive you into an everlasting home.” Another translation says; “make friends for yourselves with worldly wealth, so that when it gives out, you will be welcomed in the eternal home.” Individuals born between October 23 – November 21 are known to be Scorpio; very elusive and mysterious personalities. They are often misunderstood. Scorpio is a water sign that uses emotional energy as fuel, cultivating powerful wisdom through both the physical and unseen realms. These personality individuals derive their extraordinary courage from their psychic abilities, which is what makes them one of the most complicated, dynamic personalities.
Spiritually Otuurupon Meji is Human made Space meaning the end of life, the moment one takes a final bow and wishes the earth a happy ending. In life, we know who gave birth to us but none of us know who is going to bury us when we breathe our last breath and close our eyes in death. Individuals born between May 21 to June 20 are known to be Gemini; finding purpose in life and fulfilling the same are the only thing that counts to them. They are the embodiment of the word of Christ in John 4:34-37 where Jesus said; “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work. Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I say to you, lift your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest! And he who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit for eternal life, that both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together. For in this, the saying is true: ‘One sows and another reaps.” They are so busy with life that they wish they could clone themselves just to get everything done. Individuals with this personality are spontaneous, playful, and adorably erratic, they are driven by their insatiable curiosity. The very reason why their symbol is the celestial twins; they are usually interested in so many pursuits that it had to double itself.
• Pastor Sam Adeoye lives in Lagos.