Spiritual hygiene refers to the practice of taking care of one’s spiritual well-being. Just as we take care of our physical hygiene by showering and brushing our teeth, it is believed that we should also take care of our spiritual hygiene to maintain a healthy and fulfilling life. 

In Odinani, just as all concepts take polarity and duality into account, physical and spiritual hygiene account for one another. They easily complement each other. There is an Igbo axiom, “Otu mmadu otu mmuo”, which means “One is both a human being and a spirit.” It reflects the Igbo belief that human beings have both a physical body (mmadu) and a spiritual counterpart (mmuo), and that these two aspects of a person are interconnected.

 In Igbo spirituality, mmuo is believed to be the source of a person’s life force, and is often associated with ancestors and other spiritual beings. 

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In Igbo cosmology, the traditional calendar is deeply intertwined with the spiritual and daily lives of our people. 

The four Igbo market days— Eke, Orie, Afor, and Nkwo  are central to this calendar. 

These days are believed to be imbued with elemental energies and play a very important role in determining the rhythm of life, rituals, and economic activities of Igbo land. 

Each market day is associated with a specific element and different energies that influence the human condition, linking the celestial with the terrestrial in a unique way.

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