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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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‘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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‘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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Odu Irosun Odi: When Temptation Assessments Your Commitments

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,…

‘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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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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How Odu Osa Meji Teaches Prosperity, Humility, and Success in Ifá

The Transformative Power of Odu Osa Meji: A Message of Wealth, Wisdom, and Humility In the sacred wisdom of Ifá, Odu Osa Meji emerges as a beacon of abundance, resilience, and divine guidance. Revealed during divination, this Odu signals the potential for exceptional success in the life of the person it touches–materially, spiritually, and communally.…

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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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