Fajimi, Ifa forgives me. Orunmila is benevolent and gentle. And so it makes sense that he would be forgiving. But what about Ogun? Do we ever hear the name Ogunjimi? Esujimi? Sangojimi? What are instances where the HOT orisa offer ...
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Ifa/Orisa isn’t a joke !!
Ifa/Orisa isn’t a joke–A very powerful energy that must NOT be played with. IT can be the coolest of Water and at the same time can be the hottest of Fire… All practitioners MUST be very careful in dealing with ...
Read More »Questions from many new people embracing Ifa and Orisa!
With many new people embracing Ifa and Orisa worship outside of Nigeria what can members suggest should be the first thing to do? Would it be study Yoruba culture or learn the language? Should one get initiated and learn as ...
Read More »What is the difference between Irunmole and Orisa?
We never get tired of questions from students. A student inboxed me and asked: ” Who are the Irunmole? Can they be both? If so which is both?” All responses needed. Adunifa Eretunde – Ifa University
Read More »Who is orisa Osumare?
This a picture taken at a shrine to Osumare in Nigeria circa 1940. Who is orisa Osumare? What does he represent? Any itan? Any input welcomed!! Aboru Aboye Abosise. Ifa agbe wa o!
Read More »University of Ifa Student: What is the difference between an Olorisa and an Iyalorisa or Babalorisa?
All responses needed. Photo: Yemoja priestess praising Yemoja at the River.
Read More »Osanyin: Read more about the Orisa!
Some of us are only worshiping Osanyin as Irunmole, we are not into talking Osanyin due to its negative side effects. If anybody tells you of getting talking Osanyin for you, please send the person to me for confirmation. This ...
Read More »Today, we salute OgunLakaiye, the trail blazing orisa who enjoys the hunt !
The deep forest is his domain. He goes into the forbidden territory and emerges with food. He emerges with medicine. He emerges with sculptures in wood that dazzle the eye and reflect the power of orisa. I was taught that ...
Read More »Oriki: What is the importance of chanting Oriki to the Orisa and IFA?
Ori kiki: What does it do? Does Oriki follow a pattern or formula like Odu? Does oriki give information seperate from Odu or does Oriki use information from Odu? Translation of what Oriki means? The picture below is of women ...
Read More »Erinle: the Orisa represented by the Elephant.
I love elephants and would one day like to attend the big Erinle festival in Abeokuta one day. Can anyone add to the the things mentioned about Erinle in the article? I know it is male deity but also connected ...
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