Ifa Orisa Beginner's Prayer

*Watch this video to get a step-by-step explanation of the Beginner’s Prayer >>> https://youtu.be/MWQCb42xKUw

1. Upon waking up, as soon as you open your eyes say aloud “Thank You Olodumare, Thank You Ori for allowing me to see this day.”

2. If you have a shrine sit in front of it to repeat this prayer. If not, find a quiet spot to repeat it.

Iba Olodumare (supreme being) 

Iba Ori (head/inner spirit)

Iba Iya (mother) 

Iba Baba (father)

Iba Irunmole (primordial beings)

Iba Orisa (deified ancestors/aspects of nature)

Iba Egungun (personal ancestors)

Iba (Name any benevolent ancestors or elders you choose) 

*Iba means to pay homage to and the I is pronounced like an E

3. Hold your head with both hands and say a prayer from your heart to your Ori. Ask your Ori to support your destiny and character etc, then recite the following prayer. 

Ori guide me 2x's

Ori support me 2x's

Ori support my abundance

Ori support my  future children

Ori support my relationship

Ori protect my house

Ori guide me 3x's

Protector of children, my inner character is thankful

Ase.

*You may also put cool water on your head as an offering while you’re reciting this prayer. 

4. If you know your Head/Guardian Orisa you may call on it and say a prayer from your heart at this point. 

5. Go about your day with a commitment to following initiation taboos (if you have any) and walking with iwa rere or good character!

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The 16 Day Challenge!

The 16 Day Challenge

Greetings All!

2019 was quite a year. I experienced a number of ups and downs.

Ups include: moving into my new home, publishing my novella ‘Aje and The Master Key’, and completing the build-out of a free WIFI network in Brooklyn. 

Downs include: leaving my support system and moving to a new state, losing my job, and learning that a love I thought had come to stay was simply another short-lived affair. 

I embrace it all. Each moment of joy, confusion, and disappointment are aligning me with my inner truth.  

As we usher in the new year it’s only fitting that we begin to consider what we want to cultivate in 2020. What do you want to manifest in the coming year? Is it more patience, a destined love, a better job? Whatever it is, let Odu Ifa (the word of Olodumare) support you in bringing it to fruition!

I invite you to join me as I embark on “The 16 Day Challenge”!

Here’s how you participate:

1. Identify an Odu verse that speaks to your situation. For instance, if you struggle with a bad temper and want to better manage it in the coming year try reciting this verse from Ogbe Ogunda which states “Anger amounts to nothing for one. Patience is the father of all good character. The elder who is patient. He will be blessed with all the good things of life.” Not sure where to find a verse, check out the Reading of the Year linked here: https://docs.google.com/document

2. Starting Monday, December 9th you will recite the verse each morning in front of your Ifa or chosen Orisa (hand or full). Those who do not have Ifa or Orisa should hold their head with both hands and direct the verse to their Ori (personal divinity). Feel free to add other prayers as you see fit. Recite the verse in whichever language you prefer.

3. This will be done consistently for 16 days. Through December 24th. No excuses!

4. Throughout the month, be on the lookout for shifts in this area of your life. Be open to miracles. (This has worked for me in the past, it can work for you!)

5. Share, share, share! If you’re participating let me know in the comments. Share your verse in the comments. Share your successes in the comments. Share your struggles. Share it all. Don’t be ashamed to brag on the goodness of Ifa!

6. For best results, the 16 Day Challenge should be done in addition to your regular prayers, readings, sacrifice, and offerings.

I can’t wait to see all the good we manifest over the next month and beyond. Ase!