Practical ifa divination books

The ifa concept of divination and the process of interpreting. Ifa books awo study bundle the majority of the books i have written are on the theology of ifa and the meaning of liturgical yoruba words. Yoruba priests of ifa are known as babalawo fathers of secrets. Ifa books awo study bundle 3 books ifa books by egbe iwa. Ifa divination, knowledge, power, and performance book depository. A comparative study of ifa divination and computer science. The kamuku and gbari or gwari are neighboring peoples in niger province, northern nigeria. Ifa divination is considered by many academic scholars, anthropologists, and metaphysicians to be one of the oldest and most accurate divination systems in the world. Oct 27, 2017 opele ifa oracle divination babalawo ifa priest.

Divination and interpretation of signs in the ancient world edited by amar annus with contributions by. Highlighting some elements of technological knowledge in ifa and. A divination session with a babalawo does not focus on giving you a bandaid. Opele also known as ireree was a slave to orunmila who bought him from the market to serve as a house help. Oya ifa and the spirit of the wind, awo falokun fatunmbi, jan 1, 1993, ifa religion, 27 pages.

Practical ifa divination gives the reader a deep insight into ifa and its messages. Santeria and spiritual books in english nelstar services. Ifa divination system intangible heritage culture sector. Discover answers to lifes questions using the ifa oracle an ancient african divination. This ancient corpus contains the history, cosmology, worldview, linguistic heritage, medical tradition and ethical legacy of the yoruba people and has been preserved orally through poetic form. Candidate in religious studies at boston university and folasade woodbine have created this website to provide a support network and forum for all students and practitioners of yoruba ifa orisa religion, to learn and discuss ifa divination. I, 47 reports cryptically that the ibo of eastern nigeria also have the wellknown palm nut divination.

These three books are a foundation for learning the art of. It includes instruction, interpretations, graphic pictures. Dec 28, 2015 chief popoola also holds the title of chairman of ethics and scripture within the international council for ifa religion. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The asawosesegun, the second subcategory of awo elegan mentioned above, are those babalawo with combined honours degree in ifa literature. Awo, dafa and oriki and different in that they focus on the use of ifa sacred technology.

But the books ifa a complete divination of salami to me is far better i will explain why. The word oya is the name given to describe a complex convergence of spiritual forces that. The divinatory arts are many and a broad understanding of them can only emerge from a survey of actual practices in various cultural settings. He uses sixteen palm nuts ikin, a container for them ajere ifa, a divination tray opon ifa, a tapper iroke ifa, a whisk irukere ifa, and white dust. These three books are a foundation for learning the art of divination and for using effective prayers and invocations in the process of making offerings. Click download or read online button to ifadivination book pdf for free now. Aug 09, 2017 ifa is a pragmatic spiritual science and study of how things come into existence codified a millennia ago by orunmila bara agboniregun god of wisdom. The ifa divination system, which makes use of an extensive corpus of texts and mathematical formulas, is practiced among yoruba communities and by the african diaspora in the americas and the caribbean. Dafa ifa divination ifa divination gives a clear and precise look into the energies that are involved in any given situation and also provides answers and solutions for how to deal with any given circumstance that can occur in the universe. Ifa helps repair imperfect ori and helps the individual stay in alignment with their. There has and probably always will be a huge hype about philip neimark and his ifa practice. Ifa is a pragmatic spiritual science and study of how things come into existence codified a millennia ago by orunmila bara agboniregun god of wisdom. It is through rigorous study, guidanc online store powered by storenvy.

The essays, with amazing depth and complexity, situate this practice and the religion it. Download ifadivination ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. The merriamwebster defines the word divination as 1. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Download one of the free kindle apps to start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, and computer.

Chief popoola is also the author of many great ifa books. Ifa divination for a client in my shrine, benin city, nigeria. No longer a human being, the slave is sold and traded like a beast of burden. The doorway is draped with palm fronds indicating that it is the home of the leader of ilas ifa priests. Chief popoola also holds the title of chairman of ethics and scripture within the international council for ifa religion. Olupona, 9780253018908, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Oya is the spirit of the wind in the west african religious tradition called ifa. These omen compendia were given both practical and theoretical value, which explains comprehensiveness of the phenomena recorded in the. The sacred texts of ifa, repository of the accumulated wisdom of countless generations of yoruba people, are an invaluable source not only for all students of african oral literature and yoruba civilization, but also for future generations interested in the continuing vitality of ifa divination and a yoruba way of life and thought.

Obi divination in theory and practice by baba osundiya spook who sat by the door african american life series by sam greenlee. Dafa, the act of performing the divination system of the yoruba of nigeria is the fundamental way in which the babalawo or iyanifa commune with the wisdom of the orisa orunmila, also sometimes called ifa. The ifa divination system is a set of divination acts done by a professional that has been granted authority a babalawo to create and make use of set of rules to communicate with the gods so as. It is only through ones consistent emersion into the study and practical use of ifa in ones daily life can the verses or ese of ifa come alive to assist. When combined, there are a total of 256 odu a collection of sixteen, each of which has sixteen alternatives. There are some charts, illustrations and photographs. It is through rigorous study, guidance, and practical application over a period of time. Divination and interpretation of signs in the ancient world. Divination systems 2005 university of metaphysical sciences 2 divination methods are covered, the author attempts to give full explanations of each and how they are done. Download pdf ifadivination free online new books in. If the master is kind, the slave will eat and live to work.

Each of the ifa odu or divinatory figures is made up of two of the sixteen basic figures weve been discussing, so that there are a total of 256 odu, each of which. Divination booksdivination books can help an individual learn how to scry, use crystal balls, pendulums, dowsing rods, ouija boards, and all other divination tools. The word ifa refers to the mystical figure ifa or orunmila, regarded by the yoruba as the deity of wisdom and intellectual development. He also mentions numerous famous or infamous people associated with divination. The natural womans book of personal charms and practical rituals by l. Buy the sacred ifa oracle 2nd revised edition by epega, afolabi a. Santeria and spiritual books in english santeria yoruba ifa. Ifa divination is practiced by the yoruba people of southwestern nigeria and west africa. Opele divination in my shrine today i will be teaching you the history of opele. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. A babalawo may specialise in one or two of the areas. Trained from their youth in the rituals of divination, they are masters of a vast corpus of oral literature known as ese ifa often referred to as containing the wisdom of ifa.

Orunmila is identified as the grand priest, as he is who revealed divinity and prophecy to the world. Lastly, several popular books have been written about obi divination. May 09, 2019 this work focuses on the foundational divination using obi 4 shell divination and expanding into the full 16 odus that lay the foundation for ifa practice. The source of such information is not conceived as mundane. There are sixteen major books in the odu ifa literary corpus. When recited, one has to be spontaneous, hearing is own internal voice and heart to recite and invoque good fortune trought the. Communication between gods and men in west africa midland book, mb 638 9780253206381. His book city of 201 gods is the definitive guide for understanding the. A babalawo ifa priest uses the ifa divination system to make a spiritual inquiry into ones akashic record to. Divination and interpretation of signs in the ancient world edited by amar annus with contributions by amar annus, francesca rochberg, james allen, ulla susanne koch, edward l. Ifa divination may be practiced more widely than is indicated above. He uses sixteen palm nuts ikin, a container for them ajere ifa, a divination tray opon ifa, a tapper iroke.

The most complex of these african systems is the ifa oracle of the west african yoruba people, one of the most subtle and powerful methods of divination known anywhere in the world. Book of odu ifa 1 chapters updated sep 16, 2012 03. Candidate in religious studies at boston university and folasade woodbine have created this website to provide a support network and forum for all students and practitioners of yorubaifaorisa religion, to learn and discuss ifa divination. Once read, the meaning of ifa and the responsibilities reposed in the babalawo and the client will be clearly understood. Practical ifa divination gives the reader a deep insight into ifa and its me. Ifa books awo study bundle 3 books ifa books by egbe. Inscribing or marking odu on the opon ifa opon ifa. The interpretations, sacrificial materials, significance of the odu at divination, initiation and naming ceremony makes this volume three in the series, a must read. Osun and the origins of the ifa divination wande abimbola y ifa divination we mean ifa and related systems of divination based on the stories and symbols of the odu such as dida owo divination with the sacred divining chain called opele and et. It shows what really is ifa poetry and what should able a babalawo to do. From kintu to muntu 1 chapters updated may, 2015 06. Download pdf ifadivination free online new books in politics.

Start reading dafa the metaphysical foundations of ifa book 6 on your. Nov 27, 2017 the area of specialisation attached to ifa literature include the ifa divination art, healing and chanting of iyere the ifa songs. The area of specialisation attached to ifa literature include the ifa divination art, healing and chanting of iyere the ifa songs. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. These three books are a foundation for learning the art of online store powered by storenvy. For the actual divination process, the babalawo wears whitethe color of calmness and purityenabling him to speak with the spiritual world.