HAND OF IFA INITIATION
“Ifa is an ancient, nature-based spiritual tradition that originates from the Yoruba Nation (Nigeria) in Africa. This sophisticated and intricate system holds much wisdom and Ase (power) that proves so relevant and increasingly necessary in contemporary life. ”
The Power of Nature
The Ifa spiritual system incorporates 3 primary pillars:
1. Divination, tools for living on path with our personal destiny.
2. Ancestral connection, reverence and healing.
3. Intimate communion with the natural world and the forces of nature (Orishas) for elevating personal and collective consciousness.
With this spiritual tradition comes a rich culture full of ritual, dance, music, prayer and a cosmology of creation that gives meaning and context to our lives today.
Through simplicity, this ancient system reveals the intelligence and sophistication of life and the best way to live according to your unique destiny.
Some describe Ifa as “The science of the self through the study of nature”. Through coming to know ourselves and our personal ecology, we have the opportunity to truly be of service and fulfill our destiny in this life. This system provides invaluable guidance in maintaining the well-being of our selves, our community and the world.”
Hand of Ifa Initiation
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Why Initiation?
The study of Ifa is the sacred study of Metaphysical lores, otherwise known as the Secret teachings. Being Initiated into the Hand of Ifa opens a deeply reciprocal relationship between you and your higher states of Consciousness - empowering you with the keys to awaken the secret teachings encoded in your body.
The initiation is a marriage with God, Olodumare, the Great Spirit, the mother, or whatever name you give to the force of creation. During the initiation, the Babalawos ‘pass on’ the frequencies to the sincere student choosing to elevate and ascend to their true nature and calling.
The frequencies or states of Consciousness that the Babalawo (priest) initiates in the student have been passed on hand to hand since the beginning, and when received by the initiate, they acclimate and support the student of life in their accelerated study and learning and perceiving the messages from on high. This supports the initiate to gain access to their higher sacred knowledge and magical forces that govern the world in which we live - our inner world made manifest as our outer reality.
To join ifa, you will become a member of an Ile ( a spiritual family/ community) spiritual family. When you choose to initiate into the Hand of Ifa, you choose your Ifa Ile according to the Babalaow that you choose to be your spiritual guide/godfather. You must resonate with who you choose.
The spiritual family and its members are inspired and fed by the consciousness field, and spiritual practises of the Babalawo that initiated you. Within the Ile, all members recognise that they are in an ongoing process that involves being mentored by elders and mentoring new members. This puts you in a continuum of giving and receiving. This humble approach of receiving and giving allows us to remember the profound truth that we are all connected in a cosmic collaboration with seen and unseen elements.
Preparation
Hand of Ifa Initiation is a big step, and a big shift in consciousness and preparation is essential. To prepare with us and to familiarise yourself with Ile Ifa Australia and our approach to Ifa, we recommend joining Gathering in the Name of Ifa with Baba Sandro Alawode. This course will introduce you to our Ile and to Ifa. Join Baba Sandro in exploring Ifa scriptures, the nature of the Orisas and obi divination. Read more about GITNOI here.
One of the most valuable elements of the Hand of Ifa Initiation is receiving your Life Path Reading. This will give you clear guidelines as to your overall destiny and purpose in this life.
You will also be shown the degree to which you are already on the path or what adjustments (small or major) need to be attended to.
The whole process includes rituals, meditations and vision quests that reveal and align the initiate to their Higher Self. The information divined in the final Eta, “ life path reading”, affirms much of the insights revealed in the initial rituals. Each reading is very unique and specific to each person. No two initiations are the same.
Your Path Life Reading
What does the Initiation involve?
RECEIVING powerful SPIRITUAL tools to live your life.
Hand of Orunmila ( 16 kola nuts)
Receiving & activating the Orishas - Ileke
Receiving Eshu & The Warriors -Ogun & Ochossi - ritual tools
Life Path Reading
Training & support material
Membership to our Spiritual Family “ Ile-Ifa Australia Inc” .
You are given a unique opportunity to know and fulfil your life purpose with support from the spiritual family that comprises the ancestors, the Orishas and the Ifa community.