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For centuries, people of African descent have been told that honoring their ancestors is evil. We’ve been warned against giving sacrifices and offerings, discouraged from lighting candles unto the dead, and told that speaking to our ancestors is demonic. But the truth is far more revealing, and it starts with understanding who benefits from keeping…
Raising children in the diaspora comes with layers of cultural pressure. For those committed to walking the path of Ifá, one of the most common questions is when and how to introduce children to this tradition. The answer is simple: you can start early. But introducing children to Ifa with intention and care makes all…
Ifá reveals through the Odu Iwori Obara that ego can quietly sabotage the very progress you’re trying to make. When you insist on controlling outcomes or reject wise counsel, you may be cutting off the blessings you’ve been praying for. This Odu reminds you that humility and teachability are essential tools for alignment. If you’re…
There often comes a moment in your 40s when the life you’ve built starts to feel misaligned. You’ve done what you were supposed to do. You’ve worked hard, supported others, and made sacrifices. And yet, something still feels off. You start questioning the path you’ve followed. Maybe it happens in a quiet moment when you’re…
At some point in your 40s, the quiet pull you’ve felt for years becomes louder. It might come during an ordinary morning, coffee in hand, staring out the window, and you suddenly realize you’ve built a life that doesn’t feel like you anymore. The job, the family, the routines, none of it quite hits the…
In traditional Yoruba culture and within the Ifá tradition, abortion is not a casual topic. It’s considered serious because it interrupts something larger than a physical process. It touches ancestral lineage and the destiny of both mother and child. While modern discussions often center around choice and legality, Ifá approaches the matter from the angle…
Ifá initiation is a deeply respected rite of passage within the Yoruba tradition. Known as Ìṣẹ́fá (partial initiation) or Ìtẹ́fá (full initiation), this process marks a significant turning point in a devotee’s relationship with their destiny. While the details vary depending on the lineage or temple, foundational stages are generally consistent across traditional practice. During…
The Full Moon in Capricorn on July 10, 2025, brings your attention to structure, accountability, and long-term goals. Sitting at 18°50’, this lunation is especially potent for individuals with planets or angles between 13-23 degrees of Capricorn, as well as those in Taurus, Virgo, Cancer, Aries, and Libra. This full moon is not about dramatic…
In the sacred teachings of Irosun Odi, Ifá warns us about the quiet dangers of temptation, especially when it threatens the stability of our closest connections. This Odu reminds us that every distraction is not a harmless detour. Some are tests that reveal how committed we truly are. Whether you’re facing temptation in love, work,…
What does Ifá say about homosexuality? It’s a question that comes up often, especially among new and prospective devotees in the diaspora. For many, the answers are unclear or filtered through Western moral and cultural lenses. But Ifá is not Christianity, and its approach to identity, lineage, and relationships is far more rooted in function…
