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 tradition. Join Iya Ekundayo for this four-part series exploring the 16 Truths of Ifa and how they apply to your life.

Iyanifa Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa devotees and seekers to be confident and competent on this sacred spiritual path.

The Ile welcomes Ifa/Orisa initiates and those not-yet initiated who are committed students desiring to grow and develop in the sacred wisdom. 

If you are interested in learning more about the Ile and our work, please visit www.IfaDestiny.com 

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 tradition. Join Iya Ekundayo for this four-part series exploring the 16 Truths of Ifa and how they apply to your life.

Iyanifa Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa devotees and seekers to be confident and competent on this sacred spiritual path.

The Ile welcomes Ifa/Orisa initiates and those not-yet initiated who are committed students desiring to grow and develop in the sacred wisdom. 

If you are interested in learning more about the Ile and our work, please visit www.IfaDestiny.com 

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 Truths establish the values, beliefs, and expectations for all devotees of the West African Yoruba spiritual and cultural tradition. Join Iya Ekundayo for this four-part series exploring the 16 Truths of Ifa and how they apply to your life.

Iyanifa Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa devotees and seekers to be confident and competent on this sacred spiritual path.

The Ile welcomes Ifa/Orisa initiates and those not-yet initiated who are committed students desiring to grow and develop in the sacred wisdom. 

If you are interested in learning more about the Ile and our work, please visit www.IfaDestiny.com 

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 practitioners. In this episode, learn what the 16 Laws of Ifa are and ways to apply and guide your life. 

Iyanifa Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa devotees and seekers to be confident and competent on this sacred spiritual path.

The Ile welcomes Ifa/Orisa initiates and those not-yet initiated who are committed students desiring to grow and develop in the sacred wisdom. 

If you are interested in learning more about the Ile and our work, please visit www.IfaDestiny.com 

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 Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa devotees and seekers to be confident and competent on this sacred spiritual path.

The Ile welcomes Ifa/Orisa initiates and those not-yet initiated who are committed students desiring to grow and develop in the sacred wisdom. 

If you are interested in learning more about the Ile and our work, please visit www.IfaDestiny.com 

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 Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa devotees and seekers to be confident and competent on this sacred spiritual path.

The Ile welcomes Ifa/Orisa initiates and those not-yet initiated who are committed students desiring to grow and develop in the sacred wisdom. 

If you are interested in learning more about the Ile and our work, please visit www.IfaDestiny.com 

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 understand about the process. In this episode, Iya Ekundayo lays out several questions you should ask if you are contemplating initiation or if you've been told you need to be initiated.

Iyanifa Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa devotees and seekers to be confident and competent on this sacred spiritual path.

The Ile welcomes Ifa/Orisa initiates and those not-yet initiated who are committed students desiring to grow and develop in the sacred wisdom. 

If you are interested in learning more about the Ile and our work, please visit www.IfaDestiny.com 

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, Iya Ekundayo will explore how the drive to "get it" and to "master it all" as Orisa devotees is actually separating us from the beauty of connecting with the Orisa.  

Iyanifa Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa devotees and seekers to be confident and competent on this sacred spiritual path.

The Ile welcomes Ifa/Orisa initiates and those not-yet initiated who are committed students desiring to grow and develop in the sacred wisdom. 

If you are interested in learning more about the Ile and our work, please visit www.IfaDestiny.com 

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 spiritual guidance and the person you give it to refuses to do it? In this episode, Iya Ekundayo explores the question, "What is spiritual accountability?"  How do we understand our responsibility when spiritual guidance is given.

Iyanifa Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa devotees and seekers to be confident and competent on this sacred spiritual path.

The Ile welcomes Ifa/Orisa initiates and those not-yet initiated who are committed students desiring to grow and develop in the sacred wisdom. 

If you are interested in learning more about the Ile and our work, please visit www.IfaDestiny.com 

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 question and reflect on how we want to live each day.

Iyanifa Ekundayo Efuntomisin, a devoted student of the West African Yoruba Spiritual Tradition called Ifa/Orisa, is your podcast host. She is the founder of Ile Ifa Otura Orire, the Ifa House of Good Destiny. The mission of the Ile is to support Ifa/Orisa devotees and seekers to be confident and competent on this sacred spiritual path.

The Ile welcomes Ifa/Orisa initiates and those not-yet initiated who are committed students desiring to grow and develop in the sacred wisdom. 

If you are interested in learning more about the Ile and our work, please visit www.IfaDestiny.com