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Who Is Eshu? Meaning and Purpose in Yoruba Religion

What is the purpose of Eshu? ESU is a mediator between humans and other Orisa.He carries sacrifice from the babalawo to OLODUMARE and to the Orisa involved in the issue.If anyone has any problem with any orisa, eshu would be there to settle the issue out.He is the true Human saviour, he likes justice and…

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What Is Eewo? Understanding Taboos in Ifá Tradition

The Yoruba tradition of Ifa is very clear about eewo-taboos-and every person initiated into Ifa, Itelodu, or who has a naming ceremony at birth, is given their taboos to guide them in life. These go beyond the Christian Ten Commandments of “Thou Shalt not…”. The taboos are very specific to your own special life path

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THE DEATH OF DIGNITY – The Humanity of Ifa in the Midst of the Inhumane

When a person inhabits this place called earth, there are three things inherent to living: 1. The instinct to survive and avoid suffering; 2. The potential to expand one’s understanding (and acceptance), of ‘being’ in relation to others; 3. The potential to expand one’s understanding by seeking the cosmic ‘why’ of their own existence on…

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Eewo-Taboos and Living Life Within the Tradition of Ifa

The Yoruba tradition of Ifa is very clear about eewo-taboos-and every person initiated into Ifa, Itelodu, or who has a naming ceremony at birth, is given their taboos to guide them in life. These go beyond the Christian Ten Commandments of “Thou Shalt not…”. The taboos are very specific to your own special life path…

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The Odd Pairing of Esu and Joan Rivers

I am always fond of saying that I learn something new in orisa everyday and this week was no exception. For those of you not familiar with me, I work as a Iyanifa and Iyalorisa priestess, a cowrie shell diviner, a maker of Ifa medicines using plants and leaves and also as a physical medium…

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Our Word is Our Character

In the Yoruba tradition of Ifa, words are what bring to us the messages of Orunmila and the orisa. Words are the vehicle to impart wisdom and the means to alleviate our life struggles. By following the word of Ifa, we are guided to solutions. Looking beyond all the other parts that make up a…

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‘Yoruba Mind Meld’: The Alignment of Mouth, Thought, Emotion and Ori

You might be wondering how on earth the famous Vulcan, Spock, has landed leading off a blog post on Ifa, but there is something very logical and appropriate in bringing his memory and spirit to life (May Leonard Nimoy Rest in Peace). Spock was known for having an open mind, willing to approach life with…

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Is Esu male or female?

Is Esu male or female? All ORISA have the ability to choose the role they want to play ,either a male or a female role which they want to play will depends on the person they want to relate with.If you imagine ESU to be a woman, then ESU would visit you and play the…

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Eewo-Taboos and Living Life Within the Tradition of Ifa

The Yoruba tradition of Ifa is very clear about eewo-taboos-and every person initiated into Ifa, Itelodu, or who has a naming ceremony at birth, is given their taboos to guide them in life. These go beyond the Christian Ten Commandments of “Thou Shalt not…”. The taboos are very specific to your own special life path…

our-word-is-our-character

Our Word is Our Character

In the Yoruba tradition of Ifa, words are what bring to us the messages of Orunmila and the orisa. Words are the vehicle to impart wisdom and the means to alleviate our life struggles. By following the word of Ifa, we are guided to solutions. Looking beyond all the other parts that make up a…

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