Oluwo Ifájuyítán personally developed this program for independent learners who wish to explore Ifá at their own pace. Whether you are just beginning your journey or already an initiate seeking deeper wisdom, this self-guided course provides a thoughtful, structured pathway for growth.
Each topic includes:
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Clear and in-depth teachings on core concepts
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Patakí — traditional oral narratives and parables
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Oríkì — invocation chants with correct Yorùbá diacritics accents and English translations
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Comparisons between Yorùbá homeland practices and Diaspora traditions, including syncretism.
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Ẹbọ / Adimú — appropriate offerings
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Èèwò — taboos and spiritual restrictions
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Beautiful imagery and additional curated resources
Course Structure & Access:
This self-paced course is divided into two modules. Each topic is delivered as a downloadable PDF, accessible directly from a Dropbox account. This ensures you always have the latest revisions — plus automatic access to newly published material.
Volume 1 - Ifá Fundamentals
Table of Contents:
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The Ifá Religion
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Ìṣẹ̀ṣè: The Sacred Foundation of Ifá
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Tradition: "that which was done at the beginning"
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Ìṣẹ̀ṣè -vs- Syncretic Traditions
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Roles and Responsibilities in the Ifá Religion
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Ìwà Pẹ̀lẹ́ (kind and gentle character): The Foundation of Yorùbá Spirituality
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The Orí – the map of your destiny on Earth
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The Ancestors
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Iré & Ìbì / Òṣógbó
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Dafá - Divination Overview
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Obi Ọbàtà (kola nuts)
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Obí Abatá (Coconut Divination)
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Ẹbọ - Overview
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Initiations and Ceremonies
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The Sacred Triad of Colors in Yorùbá Cosmology
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fùnfùn (white), dúdú (black/dark), and púpà (red)
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Each color carries profound symbolic and metaphysical meaning, and each is intimately tied to specific Òrìṣà and spiritual energies.
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Òrìṣà and Ìrúnmọlẹ̀
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Àjẹ́ and Ajogún
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Ẹgbẹ́ Ọ̀rún
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Egúngún
Volume 2 - The Òrìṣà
Table of Contents:
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Èṣù
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Ògún
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Ọ̀ṣọ́ọ̀sì
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Obàtálà
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Yemọja & Olókun
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Ọṣun
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Ọyá / Yánsán
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Ṣàngó / Jàkúta
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Ọ̀rúnmìlà & Èlà
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Bonus: “Oríkì to Ọ̀rúnmìlà” (MP3 file) - pronunciation from a native Yorùbá person.
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Òrìșà-Oko
