Foundations

Introduction to Ifá

A foundational course for anyone new to Ifá — whether you are curious, a diaspora seeker, or someone who has tried to connect before and not found the right door. No prior knowledge required.

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Module 1: What is Ifá?

The Origins of Ifá7m

What Ifá Is — and Is Not6m

Understanding Ori — Your Personal Destiny8m

The Orisha — Forces of Nature and Spirit8m

The Odù — The 256 Signs6m

The Role of Divination7m

Module 1 Check — What You've LearnedQuiz

Module 2: The Traditions

How Ifá Traveled — The Diaspora7m

Isese — The Original Path8m

Lucumí / Santería — The Cuban Lineage10m

Candomblé — The Brazilian Lineage9m

Other Traditions — and Where IfaPath Stands7m

Choose Your Tradition3m

Module 2 Check — The TraditionsQuiz

Module 3: Finding Your Guide

Who is a Babalawo?7m

Who is an Iyanifa? — And the Debate8m

Priest and Priestess — The Olorisha8m

Understanding Initiation — Levels, Costs, and Timing9m

Red Flags — How to Spot a Fraud8m

Green Flags — What Legitimate Looks Like7m

What To Do Right Now6m

Module 3 Check — Finding Your GuideQuiz

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