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…
Chosen Ones, your delay isn’t always external. Sometimes, the obstacle is internal, and that’s the hard truth many aren’t ready to face. You’ve been called, but the question is: are you truly preparing? When you know you’re meant for more but you’re still stuck in the same cycle, it’s not always about timing. It can…
In the sacred teachings of Ifá, Ogbe Ìkà emerges as a powerful reminder that thoughtful decisions create better outcomes than impulsive reactions. This Odu cautions against rushing into action without understanding the full picture. It speaks to those moments when emotions run high or external pressure pushes us to move before we are ready. Ogbe…
For many people exploring the Ifá tradition, questions about family, relationships, and social expectations are often accompanied by uncertainty. Does Ifá expect everyone to marry? Is raising a child outside of marriage frowned upon? What if a person never has children at all? These questions are often tied to cultural pressure, shame, and misinformation. But…
Ifá initiation isn’t just a ceremonial event. It’s a deep journey that calls you to surrender what you think you know and step into something greater than yourself. And if you’re from the African diaspora seeking a deeper connection to this tradition, that’s the part most people miss. In a recent African Spirit podcast interview…
