Understanding the Investment of Ifá Orisa Initiation
Who all gone be there? Where the money go? And what is it gonna do for me? These are …
Author: Oloye Abiye Ayele Kumari
The Path of Transcendence
You have always known, haven’t you? That, deep down, you carry within you the quiet awareness that life is more…
What are Ajogun? Forces of Consequence and Balance in Yoruba Spirituality
Ajogun: Forces of Consequence and Balance in Yoruba Spirituality In Isese spirituality, you are not merely a bystander in your…
Long Live the Chief: Chieftaincy Titles and the African Diaspora Pt 2 of 2
The traditional hierarchy in Yorubaland is among the greatest cultural practices regardless of the religion. The cultural system of leadership…
Long Live the Chief: Chieftaincy Titles and the African Diaspora Part 1 of 2
Some pursue it to validate their relevance. Some are suddenly made aware via divination and embrace it. In others, it…
What is an Ifa /Orisa Divination like ? What to expect and why it’s not like other popular readings
Ifa Orisa is a holistic healing and lifestyle system that addresses matters that include a combination of spiritual , social,…
What do Ifa Orisa Priest actually Do?
Job description of Babalawo, Iyanifa, Yeyelawo, Iyalorisa, Babalorisa
Cultivating Emotional Maturity
Ifa speaks a lot about character. It teaches how to have better character because this leads to positive developments in…
Clarifying Common Misunderstandings about Yoruba Culture among the African Diaspora. Part 1
What is Authentically Yoruba? Engaging in online discussions, particularly within the African Diaspora, often involves heated debates about the authenticity…
It’s not a Curse. It’s Personal Accountability
As a diviner in an African Spiritual Tradition, I encounter a number of people who believe they have been cursed,…
The Tragic Consequences of Fear
Iyami, also known as Awon Iya Wa, Eleye Aje, or Iyami Aje are the ancestral mothers related to creation, healing,…
Self Initiation to African Spiritual Systems
I’m seeing a lot of talk about self initiation into African Spiritual systems and I’m amazed. Back in the day,…
Things to consider before starting the Path of Ifa Orisa.
Over the years, I’ve begun to see a lot of people flock to Ifa and Orisa only to be stung…
Navigating Odu Ifa as an African Atlantic /Diaspora Woman
I only had a moment to glance at the reading of the year from Ile Ife as I was preparing…
Beyond Divination: Why you may need Personal Mentoring or Spiritual Life Coaching Instead
As a diviner, one of my jobs is to help people solve problems and improve the quality of their life.…
Why do we say Aboru Aboye Abosise to Babalawos and Iyanifas?
Whenever you greet a Babalawo or Iyanifa, the proper greeting is Aboru (Ah Boo Ru) Aboye (Ah Boy Yea) Abosise…
Origins of Fa
Gbadu came after Agbè and Naetè. She has sixteen eyes, and like Mawu is both male and female. She was…
IyaAgba Odu in Igbo Cosmology
Iyagba Odu is the heart of the Oracle of Ifa. Contrary to what many believe there are several stories about…
Our Mother: Iya Agba Odu
So often when you hear of Ifa, you hear of the masculine. It is perceived to be a male oriented…
Apetebi, Iyawo, Onifa.. What does it all mean?
As a woman and an Iyanifa, I am always concerned about the role and expression regarding women in the Ifa…
Ifa Healing Medicine Pt 2
She was sent home in hospice. She had an aggressive form of cancer that attacked the liver and the lungs.…
Healing from Depression, Navigating the Underworld
Between 13 and 33, I struggled with depression. I was even suicidal.. Inability to cope with issues from childhood, previous…
Ifa Healing Medicine Part 1
I am beginning a new series of blogs on Ifa Orisa Healing Medicine. I’ve had a series of clients who…
Orisa Is a Tree of Life Best appreciated for its Roots and Branches, it’s Leaves and Fruit
The Ifa Orisa Tradition is wide and vast. Orisa as a specific tradition relating to the forces of nature extends…
Black Witches, African Priestesses, Wise Women and the Convergence of the Black Feminine in Spirituality
There has been a lot of media attention on Black witches and their practices as of late. Shows on Netflix,…