Tag: Babalawo

Red-and-black Esu ilekes alongside blue, white, green, and multicolor Orisha bead strands hanging in rows.

Ileke Beads in the Ifá Tradition: Exploring The Spiritual Meaning of Blessed Totems

Posted on by Dr. Asanee Brogan in Ifá Beliefs and Concepts, Ifá Tradition Teachings

Ileke beads, sometimes spelled elekes in diaspora communities, hold a central place in the Ifá tradition. They are consecrated tools … Continue reading Ileke Beads in the Ifá Tradition: Exploring The Spiritual Meaning of Blessed Totems →

Understanding Sacrifice in the Ifa Religion

What Is Sacrifice in Ifá? The Purpose and Power of Ebo

Posted on by Dr. Asanee Brogan in Ifá Beliefs and Concepts, Ifá Tradition Teachings

Sacrifice (ebo) in the Ifá tradition is the process that creates real change. It is the corrective action that aligns … Continue reading What Is Sacrifice in Ifá? The Purpose and Power of Ebo →

A Yoruba priestess dressed in ceremonial white and gold attire holds a sacred mirror in a forest setting, symbolizing connection to the Orishas and the divine reflection of the self in the Ifá tradition.

Orishas in the Ifa Tradition: Exploring the Yoruba Pantheon

Posted on by Dr. Asanee Brogan in Ifá Tradition Teachings, Orishas of the Ifá Tradition

The Orishas are the divine forces of nature in the Ifá tradition with unique wisdom, power, and responsibilities. They are … Continue reading Orishas in the Ifa Tradition: Exploring the Yoruba Pantheon →

Sex and African Spirituality

Sex and African Spirituality

Posted on by Dr. Asanee Brogan in Sex, Marriage, and Family in Ifá

Let’s talk about sex and African spirituality. This isn’t a topic that is broached much in public forums. One of … Continue reading Sex and African Spirituality →