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 … Read More →
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 … Read More →
In the Yoruba tradition of Ifa, words are what bring to us the messages of Orunmila and the orisa. Words are the vehicle to impart wisdom and the means to alleviate our life struggles. By following the word of Ifa, … Read More →
When people reach out to me for help, I am obligated to act to the best of my ability as an ambassadress of Ifa. I am responsible for my vision, words, guidance and actions, and I take that very seriously. … Read More →
I am always fond of saying that I learn something new in orisa everyday and this week was no exception. For those of you not familiar with me, I work as a Iyanifa and Iyalorisa priestess, a cowrie shell diviner, … Read More →
Not so long ago I was contacted over the internet by a client who requested a session with Esu to deal with a serious problem in his marriage. As he would not be able to attend in person I have … Read More →
Prayer is an often forgotten ally in our modern world, even for traditionalists who call themselves orisa worshipers or followers. Certainly we all pray when ebo is being made, when we are bowed standing or on our knees in a … Read More →
Of Negative Thinking and the Leopard’s Spots
‘Yoruba Mind Meld’: The Alignment of Mouth, Thought, Emotion and Ori
The Odd Pairing of Esu and Joan Rivers
Praises to the River Goddess
Eledumare, Ori, Orisa: The Puzzle of Ifa in Western Society
THE DEATH OF DIGNITY – The Humanity of Ifa in the Midst of the Inhumane
Eewo-Taboos and Living Life Within the Tradition of Ifa
Odu Ifa
Dangerous Diaspora: Disinformation, Trinket Selling and Outright Lies
Wake Up Your Life with Prayer