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How does Ifa divination 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 Ifa believe in?
Like some other religions, Ifa includes magic, the use of traditional medicines and veneration of the dead. Like Christianity, Judaism and Islam, Ifa is monotheistic, but its supreme creative figure, Olodumare, shares power with dozens of subsidiary deities.
Is Ifa divination real?
Ifa divination is practiced by the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria and West Africa. The exact origin of Ifa divination is unknown, but it appears to pre-date Christianity and Islam in West Africa and it continues to be an important part of Yoruba culture in Nigeria and for Africans in America.
What is Ifa divination reading?
Unlike psychic readings and tarot cards, Ifa divination requires your Ebo–offerings and sacrifices. This worship system is called dafa, or Ifa divination, and is the process by which a practioner seeks a priest or priestess to reveal the scriptural messages of Ifa.
Who is the God Ifa?
Ifa (Orunmila), god of divination, fate, and wisdom, informs mortals of the wishes of Olorun, the sky god, the god of destiny; he was appointed by the supreme god to protect and rule the people.
Who is IFA God?
Ifa (Orunmila), god of divination, fate, and wisdom, informs mortals of the wishes of Olorun, the sky god, the god of destiny; he was appointed by the supreme god to protect and rule the people. Ifa has an attendant, Odu, and a messenger, Opele. Ifa, the oracle of divination, is named after the deity who controls it.
Why IFA reading is important?
The purpose of Ifa divination is to reunite that destiny with your earthly consciousness, your ori, by determining your Odu—a heavenly disciple.
What is an IFA reading?
What does IFA mean?
IFA is also known as the social force (5.) The system of Divination of IFA . The system of divination of IFA signifies , for the traditional Yorubas , the center of the consultation about their life and actions.
What is the Ifa religion?
The Yoruba religion, also referred to as Ifa religion is the traditional religious concepts and practices of the Yoruba people , is found primarily in southwestern Nigeria and the adjoining parts of Benin , commonly known as Yorubaland. Practitioner of this tradition believe in one God, the creator of all things.
What is IFA, the Yoruba religion like?
Yoruba people believe Ifa is part of the body, the mind and the soul. They also believe Ifa is part of everything that surrounds us, including all elements of Earth and the universe. Ifa is integrated into the social community, which may place the responsibility and accountability on each person to help the next person.
Who and what is IFA?
IFA is an ancient sacred science that has been passed down generationally for thousands of years. IFA is also known as FA or AFA in different parts of West Afrika, as it is practiced by various ethnic groups in the area.