Yorùbá community leaders—babalórìṣàs, ìyálórìṣàs, and babaláwos—guide others in cultivating Iwà Pẹ̀lẹ́, embodying and teaching moral and spiritual values.

Rooted in the sacred teachings of Ifá, this article explores how familial values, ancestral lineage, and spiritual discipline shape one’s destiny. From the living presence of Egúngún to the mysterious power of Ìyámi and the wisdom of divination through both Ifá and Òrìṣà traditions, it reveals that true transformation begins with cultivating Ìwà Pẹ̀lẹ́—gentle, honorable character. Through ancestral reverence and alignment with Orí, individuals restore purpose and power across

In Yorùbá spirituality, self-disruptive behavior is seen as a reflection of imbalance in character. Traits like impatience (àìsùúrù), arrogance (ìgbéraga), unresolved anger (ibínú), and indecision (àìpinnu) block alignment with one’s Orí (divine destiny). Through proverbs, reflection, and simple rituals, Yorùbá wisdom offers a path back to balance, reminding us that healing begins with character—ìwà pẹ̀lẹ́.