He also gets justice against people who are unduly cruel to animals. Temple orisha ile ifa, 3440 w fullerton ave, chicago, il. A concrete psychological investigation of ifa divination. Opele also known as ireree was a slave to orunmila who bought him from the market to serve as a house help.
Welcome this is a place you can study ifa divination, the orishas and palo mayombe. Ifa divination trays from isaleoyo openedition journals. Orunmila is identified as the grand priest, as he is who revealed divinity and prophecy to the world. Wande abimbola has shed significant light on ifa in yoruba religion 1967 and 1969.
Ifa divination system intangible heritage culture sector. When combined, there are a total of 256 odu a collection of sixteen, each of which has sixteen alternatives. Osun and the origins of the ifa divination wande abimbola y ifa divination we mean ifa and related systems of divination based on the stories and symbols of the odu such as dida owo divination with the sacred divining chain called opele and et. Ifa divination for nigeria 2018 babalawo orisha youtube.
If these babalawos keep only saying desirable results, it is most likely you are being fed the things that you only wanted to hear a person say it. Olodumarecreator orishanature spirits egunancestors. Ifa helps repair imperfect ori and helps the individual stay in. Ogun is the orisha of war and is the blacksmith of the orishas.
There are very few secrets not shared here, there are no charges for joining us, ifa has helped me live a better life, and i hope to spread his words to as many. By ifadoyan sangomuyiwa, priest of sango and babalawofather of secrets. If you add in opira 0 as an odu you can increase that number by an additional 33 odu to a total of 289. The erindilogun is usually referred to as the orisha by her diviners and clients alike. The ifa divination system is a set of divination acts done by a professional that has been granted authority a babalawo to create and make use of set of rules to communicate with the gods so as. These two rituals will be the ones most commonly observed in prisons. Prayer and ori in the ifa tradition farinade olokun. Ewe orisha a treatise on the role of plants in the yoruba religion. Being part of our house will come with learning, spiritual growth, education, protection.
Again, this is simply my opinion i awakened to my spirituality in a very horrible way. Many individuals practice these divination rituals and are subject to possession. Opele also known as ireree was a slave to orunmila who bought him from the market to serve as a. Orunmila the capsule of divination, which he swallows eagerly. It is the highest authority in the orisha tradition.
Oct 27, 2017 aboru aboye today i will be teaching you the history of opele. Obara meji 66 is a powerful and complex odu within diloggun and ifa divination that can teach us much about our power as olorishas. Through a complex divination procedure by a babalawo, those who are initiated to. Pdf a comparative study of ifa divination and computer. They could be taboos that we may be unknowingly breaking, and therefore working against the fulfillment.
Orisha worship is a growing religious practice in the united states. There are sixteen major books in the odu ifa literary corpus. The erindilogun also communicates with her diviner sometime through dreams and on some occasions through trances in visionary forms. The ifa divination system, which makes use of an extensive corpus of texts and mathematical formulas, is practiced among yoruba communities and by the african diaspora in the americas and the caribbean.
In this way, their orientation is not based on their own imagination nor is it adapted to their own personal interests. Divination plays a crucial role in the ancient yoruba traditional religion of ifaorisa. When using obi for divination, most of the time the orisha ellegua elegua,legba will be consulted, as he sees what is down the road or path for you as ellegua, guardian of the crossroads. Ifa dida idafa is performed by a babalawo or iyalawo or iyanifa an initiated priest or priestess. Jan 01, 2018 ifa divination for nigeria 2018 babalawo orisha babalawo orisha, idi iwori made divination for nigeria on the 1st of january 2018. Ifa teaches us that there are many reasons for initiation. Many individuals practice these divination rituals and are subject to possession trances even though these rituals are usually performed by an orisha worshiping priest. One of the principal of these is ifa, the god of palmnuts, to whom they ascribe the power of healing, and to.
Inscribing or marking odu on the opon ifa opon ifa. There are very few secrets not shared here, there are no charges for joining us, ifa has helped me live a better life, and i hope to spread his words to as many as i can. The following account of the system of divination common to all the yoruba peoples. The asawosesegun, the second subcategory of awo elegan mentioned above, are those babalawo with combined honours degree in ifa literature. He has written extensively on the position occupied by ifa divination in. Ile ori lagba is a site for african tradtional religion, orisa worship, lucumi, santeria, ifa, orisha, yoruba religion, divination, initiation and learning. Reviewed in the united states on september 7, 2009. The sixteen odu signs above and below, an ifa tray on the left, indicated with the four odus. Ochossi is the hunter of the orishas and represents the enforcement of justice in this world. Pdf the ifa divination system is a set of divination. Ifa divination for nigeria 2018 babalawo orisha babalawo orisha, idi iwori made divination for nigeria on the 1st of january 2018.
Ifa divination oyeku ofun temple ifa and orisha temple. Bible of yoruba people university of african art press. Candomble, shango, vodun, ifa foundation international and lucumi are just a few of the. This book is really great, it goes very deep into what ifa divination is, and thus we can learn who divination was from 300 to 400 years or more, it also has a lots of prays specially from the mejis, and its meaning, it doesnt contains all 256 oduns but it does contains like 198 african patakies with its meaning that i believe it would be a great used for those who like to have a general. Yoruba divination seeking advice from the otherworld. The secret origins of jessica jones fullonlinefull welcome to reddit. The word ifa refers to the mystical figure ifa or orunmila, regarded by the yoruba as the deity of wisdom and intellectual development.
In addition eledu mare gave orunmila the circular, the rectangualr and the triangular ifa trays. Binary system stated that orunmila, the yoruba god of. One may also determine whether the prayers and offerings presented to the divine forces are both heard and accepted. Odede father of ochossi, father of poisons and patron of witch doctors. This book is really great, it goes very deep into what ifa divination is, and thus we can learn who divination was from 300 to 400 years or more, it also has a lots of prays specially from the mejis, and its meaning, it. As eleggua opens your path, ogun clears your way of obstructions and gives you the tools with each to build a better life. Temple orisha ile ifa, 3440 w fullerton ave, chicago, il 2020. While there is no written voodoo bible, there are some basic tenants that are common to many africanderived religions. This beautiful odu teaches us about the power of our words, the importance of our legacy that we leave behind and our own purpose in life.
People initiated into the mysteries of any other orisha are taught that orunlas priests, the babalawo, are intrinsically and hierarchically superior to all others. Ifa is the words of olodumare creator manifested through the spirit of destiny orunmila. Aug 5, 2019 pdf the ifa divination system is a set of divination acts done by a professional that has been granted authority a babalawo to create and make use of set of rules to communicate with the gods so as to solve peoples problems. It is most typically used to confirm if offerings are accepted by the orishas or egun, if ceremonies may proceed, or to get a simple yesno answer to questions about a persons life.
Ifa and my own life experiences has previously made known to me they we can convert poison into medicine. He has a way of bringing you into the subject that comes through his intimate knowledge of spirit and ritual that bridges the unseen realm of the ancestors. No divination is complete without following the process or meeting the obligation that the odu of ifa impose to satisfy the efficacy of the divination, which is the sacrifice. While the power of the orishas is legendary, one doesnt become initiated for power or for money. Be worried if they happen to give you inconsistent predictions and have forecasted only good things. In 1980, in recognition of his mastery, chief yagbe awolowo onilu was initiated into ifa, the ancient wisdom tradition on which yoruba philosophy, arts, music, customs, science, medicine, culture and religion are based.
In brazil, the yoruba religion would become known as candomble, which like. Isbn 0877287899 gary edwards author, john mason author, black gods orisa studies in the new world, 1998. For followers of ifa, known as elesin ibile, prayer is a daily practice. Yoruba and is well versed in the oral tradition of the ifa oracle which was bequeathed to him by tjrunmfla, the originator of. Diloggun divination is one of the most complicated and extensive divination systems in the world. The opon ifa or tray and iroke ifa or tapper are used in ifa divination, a central ritual within ifa tradition. There are a number of levels of initiation, and the knowledge you gain deepens as well as the commitment. You will not be sold anything or asked to contribute any money. The ifa divination system was added in 2005 by unesco to its list of masterpieces of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity. Osun and the origins of the ifa divination wande abimbola y ifa divination we mean ifa and related systems of divination based on the stories and symbols of the odu such as dida owo divination with the sacred divining chain called opele. Aboru aboye today i will be teaching you the history of opele. When one understands their place in the universe along with all the irunmole, it is only natural or with a little practice, to give thanks for everything one has, no matter how small. Ive written about this here many times before but it was my spirituality, my awakening, that pushed me to ifa.
Pdf a comparative study of ifa divination and computer science. Ifa divination is the process in which a ifa priest uses the sacred ifa tools to perform a. You will need to contact me for further information and the process to join. Using the basic combinations of odu letters that are part of the system results in 256 different combinations. The current witches almanac introduces the divination system of ifa, which the yoruba believe provides methods of inquiry about the nature of the world and ones own destiny. Instead initiations in santeria help the person to move forward in their lives, often in specific ways and impart the ache or spiritual power of the orishas into your life. Opele divination in my shrine today i will be teaching you the history of opele. Ebook orisha as pdf download portable document format. They do their ifa divination and interpretation through the phone. Erindilogun cowrieshells divination chief yagbe awolowo. Nov 27, 2017 the area of specialisation attached to ifa literature include the ifa divination art, healing and chanting of iyere the ifa songs. Awo falokun is an amazing writter, he never disapoints. Practitioner of this tradition believes in one god, the creator of all things. Many individuals practice these divination rituals and are subject to possession trances even though these rituals are usually performed by.
Baba ifa karade, the handbook of yoruba religious concepts, weiser books, york beach, new york, 1994. What follows is a partial list of some of these principles that you can use as. The spirituality behind ifaorisa embracing spirituality. Pdf the ifa divination system is a set of divination acts done by a professional that has been granted. Those looking for a ilereligious house are welcome. A babalawo may specialise in one or two of the areas.
Through a complex divination procedure by a babalawo, those who are initiated to santeria find out for certain which orisha owns their head, and must then avoid the foods and behaviors that disagree with their orisha. This is a simple, beautiful and powerful ifa prayer. This is not a fortune teller or typical tarot card or palm reader. Lucumi, incorporates catholicism and yoruba traditions. Ifa divination oyeku ofun temple ifa and orisha temple in.
Ifa divination, babalawo reading, babalawo divination, odu ifa. Divining tray of ifa, used by a babalawo ororo ifa 4. Pdf ewe orisha a treatise on the role of plants in the. He is also a might defender ready and willing to take on all comers. The yoruba religion also referred to as ifa religion is the traditional religious concepts and practices of the yoruba people, is found primarily in southwestern nigeria and the adjoining parts of benin, commonly known as yorubaland. Narration or declaration during the divination or during the advisement following divination ifa rere.
The area of specialisation attached to ifa literature include the ifa divination art, healing and chanting of iyere the ifa songs. Santeria and the orisha of divination in cuban santeria, orunlaalso called ifa, orunmila and orulaholds a unique position. It is estimated that 100 million people in the americas and africa practice a form of orisha worship clark 2007. Initiations while the power of the orishas is legendary, one doesnt become initiated for power or for money. In my opinion, i believe the yoruba tradition of ifaorisa sits at the top of the pyramid of every practical, theoretical, and traditional practice or study. Pdf the ifa divination system is a set of divination acts. In truth, ifa in practice is very much a living oracle. If you like email readings or by telephone, i give you the choice for you to ask as many questions as you want for a limited fee only. This tray, adorned with carved images and dusted with powder, serves as the template on which sacred signs odu related to the personal concerns of a diviners client are traced as the point of departure for analysis. Most important, however, ifa provides a pragmatic and psychological cushion against the vicissitudes of life. Serving the seven african powers 4 over 35 years, i will use some of th e terms interchangeably. Dafa ifa divination ifa divination gives a clear and precise look into the energies that are involved in any given situation and also provides answers and solutions for how to deal with any given circumstance that can occur in the universe.
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