Ifá Religion Divination, Sacrifice, and Òrìṣà Worship

Rooted in ancient West African traditions, the Ifá religion has stood the test of time. It is one of the most recognized traditional religions from the African continent. Even more, it continues to spread throughout the diaspora as more people seek to connect with their ancestral roots through Òrìsà worship.

While the Ifá tradition is a replete spiritual system, many people tend to be intrigued by its geomancy-based divination system. Even more, numerous individuals seek to understand the sacrifice processes involved in this religion. Additionally, many are curious about aspects of Òrìsà worship. As such, this course is designed to explore the inner workings of these aspects of the Ifá religion.

Ifá Religion Course Overview

In this course, Baba Ifákunle and Dr. Asanee explore the intricacies of the Ifá religion, emphasizing divination, sacrifice, and Òrìsà worship as practiced in Yorùbáland, Nigeria. First, they provide seekers with comprehensive knowledge about Ifá divination or Ìdáfá. This helps learners understand the importance of this process, the intricate mechanisms involved in it, and the wisdom available through it. 

Also, with a focus on sacrifice, it gives learners a peek at the vast landscape of ritual work in the Yorùbá tradition. In exploring the practice of ẹbọ, learners gain insight into the essence of sacrifice. As such, they acquire in-depth knowledge about the life-giving power of feeding the Òrìsàs according to Yorùbá practices. 

Baba Ifákunle and Dr. Asanee also explore other dynamics involved in Òrìsà worship. These course components help learners understand the process of appeasing Yorùbá deities. Likewise, they offer a visual presentation of how to honor some of the most common Òrìsàs. Of note, lessons feature mythology, worship practices, incantations, and offering rituals for Orúnmìlà, Èṣù, Orí, and Ajé.    

Ultimately, students immerse themselves in knowledge pertaining to rituals, incantations, and other worship practices ingrained in the Ifá faith. By honoring the ancient wisdom of Ìdáfá and embracing the transformative power of Òrìsà worship, learners cultivate a deeper understanding of Yorùbá cosmology.

Objectives

• Explore the fundamental principles that underpin the Ifá religion.
• Examine divinatory methods employed before and after sacrifice rituals.
• Understand the importance and process of giving sacrifices in the Ifá tradition.
• Gain a holistic understanding of the roles of Olódùmarè, the Òrìsàs, and Egúngún (Ancestors) in Yorùbá spirituality. 
• Explore the context of Yorùbá mythology and how it applies to Òrìsà worship.
• Gain deep knowledge of mythology, prayers, incantations, and worship practices for Òrìsàs Orúnmìlà, Èṣù, Ajé, and Orí.
• Provides deep knowledge about mythology, prayers, incantations, and worship practices for Orí.

Instructors

• Babaláwo Ifákúlé Àdìsá: Born and raised in Oyo, Nigeria, Babaláwo Ifákúlé has practiced the Ifá tradition since birth. He hails from a lineage of Ifá priests and priestesses through his generational bloodline. While he was ordained to become a priest of tradition since birth, he has officially served in this role for over a decade. He provides Ifá divination and consultation services in Nigeria and abroad through his temple in Oyo State. Also, he currently offers these services through Asanee 44, where he helps people integrate into the tradition.
• Dr. Asanee Brogan: As the Principal Coach and CEO of Asanee 44, Dr. Asanee currently provides spiritual coaching services and offerings through her platform. She is a devotee of both the Ifa and Haitian Vodou spiritual systems. Her experience in both systems has been instrumental in developing her knowledge and understanding of spiritualism. She makes a humble attempt of relaying her ever-growing knowledge of this subject through coaching, writing, teaching, and mentoring.

Course Access

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