What is Opele Ifa?

The Opele is the minor divination tool used by Babalawos for Ifa divination; it is believed to be an “assistant” or “slave” of Orunmila, who communicates Orunmila’s desires to the Babalawo and from the Babalawo back to Orunmila. It is used for the majority of daily divination work.

How does the Ifa divination process work?

The Ifa divination system is applied whenever an important individual or collective decision has to be made. Each of the 256 odu has its specific divination signature, which is determined by the babalawo using sacred palm-nuts and a divination chain.

What does ODU mean in Ifa?

Baskets of Sacred Wisdom
The word Odu is open to various interpretations, but in the Kawaida tradition, Odu is translated as “Baskets of Sacred Wisdom.” Thus, the name Odu Ifa can be translated as “Baskets of Sacred Wisdom of Ifa.” This name evolves from the Ifa creation narrative in which Olodumare, God, gives orisha (divine spirits who aid …

How much is Opele?

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What is Eji Ogbe?

The metaphysical principle of Eji Ogbe is the idea of perfect alignment with Destiny. Ifa teaches that all human Destiny is rooted in the spiritual discipline of developing iwa-pele or good character.

How do you become Ifa?

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What do IFA mean?

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Who is Ogundabede?

Odu Ogunda Ogbe alias ‘Ogundabede’, according to Yoruba mythology is saluted as the chief of crooks, liars and tricksters. Some people believe the spirit still roams the earth inhabiting humans.