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Where did Esu come from?

Where did Esu come from? ESU came from Heaven .He was among the first Irumole created by OLODUMARE to come to earth after creation of human beings to come and teach humans the way of Life and how to grow spiritually.When the ORISA were coming , it was ESU who cleared the path and road…

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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…

Why is Eshu important?

Why is Eshu important? Eshu is important because you can’t do anything in the spiritual realm involving other Orisa without the consent of ESU .ESU is like the messenger, he would deliver your request to OLODUMARE and collect authority and come back with the answer which ESU would then take to the Orisa involved who…

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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…

the-attitude-of-gratitude

THE ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE

When people reach out to me for help, I am obligated to act to the best of my ability as an ambassadress of Ifa. I am responsible for my vision, words, guidance and actions, and I take that very seriously. I strive daily to lift up others, give counsel, guidance and I work for their…

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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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Eledumare, Ori, Orisa: The Puzzle of Ifa in Western Society

If you have not read any of my previous posts, my name is Iya Ekundayo. I was brought up in the Brazilian spiritual tradition of “Xango”, a diaspora offshoot of the Ifa tradition of the Yoruba people of Nigeria, and am a fully initiated Iyalorixa. I am also a Iyanifa, a priestess of Ifa of…

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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…

the-attitude-of-gratitude

THE ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE

When people reach out to me for help, I am obligated to act to the best of my ability as an ambassadress of Ifa. I am responsible for my vision, words, guidance and actions, and I take that very seriously. I strive daily to lift up others, give counsel, guidance and I work for their…

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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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