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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…

the-death-of-dignity-–-the-humanity-of-ifa-in-the-midst-of-the-inhumane

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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‘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…

‘yoruba-mind-meld’:-the-alignment-of-mouth,-thought,-emotion-and-ori

‘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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‘Fake Ifa priests are taking over America’

Unedited version of http://tribuneonlineng.com/fake-ifa-priests-taking-america/ Nigerian Tribune Nov. 3, 2016 Yeye Ekundayo Adele Ifamuregun  practices the Ifa religion in the United States of America, and as a priestess of the African Traditional Religion (ATR), she has used her calling to assist people with spiritual problems. However, in this interview with ADEWALE OSHODI, the priestess laments the…

‘fake-ifa-priests-are-taking-over-america’

‘Fake Ifa priests are taking over America’

Unedited version of http://tribuneonlineng.com/fake-ifa-priests-taking-america/ Nigerian Tribune Nov. 3, 2016 Yeye Ekundayo Adele Ifamuregun  practices the Ifa religion in the United States of America, and as a priestess of the African Traditional Religion (ATR), she has used her calling to assist people with spiritual problems. However, in this interview with ADEWALE OSHODI, the priestess laments the…

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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…

eledumare,-ori,-orisa:-the-puzzle-of-ifa-in-western-society

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. We 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. We are also a Iyanifa, a priestess of Ifa of…

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The Odd Pairing of Esu and Joan Rivers

We are 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, We 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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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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