OBATALA: ÒRÌṢÀ OR IRÚNMỌLẸ̀?
The Beginning of a Deeper Study Aboru Aboye. The next great divinity we shall consider is Obatala. In this series, we will examine his traditional history, sacred names, meanings, spiritual functions, and the Odù connected with his...
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THE IMPORTANCE OF OFFERING SACRIFICE IN IFÁ
Part One: Why Ẹbọ Matters Aboru Aboye. Why do we need to offer sacrifice? Why do we need initiation? Why should we act according to the guidance of Ifá as communicated through a properly trained Ifá priest? Within traditional...
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OHÙN, ÈDÈ AND ÒRÒ — THE SACRED POWER OF UTTERANCE
Do you know that your voice and utterance possess spiritual force? In the wisdom of Ifá and Ìṣẹ̀ṣe, what leaves the human mouth should never be regarded as meaningless. Through speech we pray, bless, invoke, teach, praise, petition,...
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PROTECT YOUR MIND — INITIATION WITHOUT CHARACTER IS NOT ENOUGH
Aboru Aboye. If you fail to use and develop your own mind, eventually someone else may influence it and use that influence for his or her own advantage. Therefore, one of the greatest treasures a human being possesses is a disciplined and...
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ÒYÈKÚ-OGBÈ — ÒYÈKÚ L’OGBÈ
Transforming Misfortune into Fortune Aboru Aboye. Having examined Ogbè-Òyèkú, we now turn to its reverse configuration: ÒYÈKÚ-OGBÈ Also called ÒYÈKÚ L'OGBÈ In this Odù, Òyèkú appears on the right and Ogbè appears on...
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ẸBỌ IN IFÁ
Spiritual Steps for Correcting, Balancing and Transforming Destiny Aboru, Aboye, Abosise. Within Ifá, different spiritual steps may be prescribed to correct errors or disturbances associated with destiny and to transform difficult...
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