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The 16 Truths of Ifa - Part III
What are the 16 Truths of Ifa? In Part III of this series, explore the 9th - 12th of the 16 Truths. Understand the values, beliefs, and expectations for all devotees of the West African Yoruba spiritual and cultural...
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The 16 Truths of Ifa - Part II
What are the 16 Truths of Ifa? In Part II of this series, explore the 4th - 8th of the 16 Truths. Understand the values, beliefs, and expectations for all devotees of the West African Yoruba spiritual and cultural...
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The 16 Truths of Ifa - Part I
In Episode 25, Iya Ekundayo described the 16 Laws of Ifa. These laws serve to guide the conduct and character of Iyanifa and Babalawo. The laws are specific guidance.
There are also the 16 Truths of Ifa. These 16...
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What are the 16 Laws of Ifa?
Did you know that there is a set of laws that guide the conduct and character of Iyanifa and Babalawo? The 16 Laws of Ifa from Odu Ifa (sacred text) give guidance that essentially guide the actions and character of...
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Will My Spiritual Gifts Protect Me?
Will My Spiritual Gifts Protect Me? In this episode, explore the story of the six clairvoyants and Babalawos who had to use their gifts to solve a huge dilemma. The outcome will surprise you.
Iyanifa Ekundayo...
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Can I Self-initiate Myself?
What is Self-initiation?
Can you really self-initiate yourself to an Orisa? In this episode, Iya Ekundayo unpacks what happens during initiation and why self-initiation is outside of the Orisa/Ifa system.
Iyanifa...
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Who Can Initiate Me?
Ever had a random social media DM from a "Babalowo" in Nigeria telling you that he could initiate you online? Or maybe you've been told you need to be initiated to an Orisa, but you have no idea what you need to...
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Are You Rushing to "Get It"?
Humans trying to be perfect, have instant mastery, or to look competent drives us to frustration. How does this show up in the Orisa/Ifa tradition? How is perfectionism show up in your Orisa practice? In this episode,...
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What is Spiritual Accountability?
Do you know anyone that is constantly complaining about their life? You share guidance, wisdom, or energy in the form of a solution. If you are priestess or priest, this episode is for you. What happens when you give...
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What Kind of Ancestor Will You Be?
Have you stopped and reflected on your legacy? How do you want to be remembered? In this episode, Iya Ekundayo explores the question "What kind of ancestor will you be?" This episode encourages us to approach this...
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Why Isn't My Life Better?
Why isn't my life better? You might be asking yourself this question. You completed your initiation, you spend day and night taking care of your shrines, you spend tons of money making ebo (sacrifice), with ALL of...
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What About Evil & Sin?
The two most challenging concepts in Christian thought are evil and sin. The question is do these concepts exist in the Orisa and Ifa tradition? Tune into this episode and discover the answer to the question.
Iyanifa...
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