Rituals - IFA Initiations
Initiations into specific orishas open new possibilities in our lives and remove the reasons why we could not achieve them before. The initiations enables us to fully use our potential and the opportunities that already exist, while, at the same time, it removes all existing barriers that prevent us from balancing our lives and living fully.
Life Reading – the activation of personal energy and destiny
Life reading activates the life energy and the fate of an individual. Our destiny is outlined at birth, but due to the effects of different thought patterns we veer off the right path. During Life reading we also determine the orisha or guardian angel-guide who accompanies an individual on his or her journey. This orisha has a specific energy and identifies ourselves, our energy, who we are and what we are really like. We can fulfill our fate if we are willing to follow him. If a childs life reading is done soon after birth, it enables him to walk his destined path, full of happiness and with a direction, education, any necessary assistance, a partner and a good job.
Eshu – the link between heaven and earth
Eshu is the intermediary between heaven and earth, and is intended for our personal happiness and fulfillment. This link must be present before we start anything new. With the energy that connects us between heaven and earth, we increase the chances of opening up our potential. In eshu we imprint the eshu energy with our specific energy and go through the ancient ritual to activate this power. Eshu lasts for life.
Ebo-ori – link with the higher self
Ori is a very beautiful and powerful ritual. It connects us with our higher selves, for whom we conduct a ritual and an offering. For the ritual we need a set of new and a set of old clothes. The old clothing is discarded afterwards. The offerings we give to ori are coconuts, sweets, fruits, honey ... The ritual is conducted in the evening and completed in the morning, when we connect with heaven and earth, and our a higher selves during a meditative walk. With this ritual we can usually make a big difference in our lives.
Icofa - first hand of Orunmile
Icofa initiation means the first hand of Orunmil (Orunmil is the orisha of divination, who reads the fate of lives). Icofa initiation helps us resolve quite a few problems that arise on our path to meeting our major goals. With this initiation you can perform divination for yourselves and do small sacrifices or rituals that allow you to move pass numerous problems.
Itefa - second hand of Orunmile
Itefa initiation brings us a deep insight into the life and destiny of ourselves and those around us. After receiving this initiation you can begin to divinate for other people and help them reach their goals.
Ogun
is the orisha leader. We use this orisha when we want to open a new path in life and when we want to travel safely. Ogun orisha also protects against natural and other disasters.
Shango
is the orisha of war. He fights for the rights of individuals, he is a strong and confident warrior, and a great strategist.
Olokun
The Olokun orisha is used when we want to hold on to a good relationship or improv relations in partnership, work, etc.
Oshum
is a strong, pure feminine energy, which represents fertility and fun. It is used when we want to strike a balance between feminine and masculine energy, to heal infertility.
Oya
is the orisha of trading and change. It is used in the business world.
Orunmila
Orunmila is the divinator. Orunmila invented Ifa, which means the whole truth, and is the system for divination. Orunmila was sent to earth by God to divinate and solve all problems. Since he was apparently not able to do it all alone God created Ela.
Ela
Makes possible the realization of things that otherwise seem unreachable.
Osayin
Osayin orisha is used to treat illness. Osayin is a healer who uses leaves, blooms and roots. These are also the offerings for this interesting orisha.