ILE ORI- The head is one of the most significant components of orisa lifestyle. Ori - localized in the head - is the source of one's ase, or life force. It dictates one's personality and destiny. This shrine, also known as ibori, represents one's spiritual capacity. Such shrines are made and consecrated by babalawo and are part of everyday ritual practice amongst practitioners.
The Spiritual Path
Genius manifests itself within specified limitations; there are simply things one must to and things one must not do to optimize personal genius. In other words, your potential - musical, interpersonal, spiritual or otherwise - must be expressed through a particular instrument and its designated language. So, in order to become your complete self and experience your true identity, you must choose a path and everything that comes with it. Far from becoming dogmatic and rigid, when you select - or accept - your path you actually make the most important step into the realm of spiritual liberation.
The Owokanfa (Hand if Ifa) ritual is the 3rd and final phase in the fundamental initiation sequence. Through it, Ifa outlines the archetypal story of your spiritual journey. Owokanfa marks the beginning of your lifelong exploration of the details surrounding your spiritual maturity, evolution and liberation.
The Owokanfa (Hand if Ifa) ritual is the 3rd and final phase in the fundamental initiation sequence. Through it, Ifa outlines the archetypal story of your spiritual journey. Owokanfa marks the beginning of your lifelong exploration of the details surrounding your spiritual maturity, evolution and liberation.
3 Day Ceremony & Training
Divination, sacrifice, sacred texts, basic training in the Ose Ifa 4 day ritual & calendar (includes audio and print in Yoruba & English). Culminates in a naming ceremony.
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Study & Practice
Self-paced study of the prayers, verses and songs necessary to perform the Ose Ifa ritual. Includes weekly phone coaching and practice. If you're in Oakland you can join us for weekly worship.
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Test & Take Home
When you're ready to demonstrate your ability to perform the ritual, you return for the final exam. After successful completion of the ritual, you will be allowed to take Ifa home to continue worship and veneration.