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Orí: The Divine Self in Yorùbá Spirituality
In Yorùbá spirituality, Orí is more than the head — it is the personal Òrìṣà, the divine spark that governs destiny. Before birth, each soul chooses its Orí in heaven, carrying the blueprint of life to earth. Orí is supreme, greater than even the Òrìṣà, for nothing can bless or hinder without its consent. To honor Orí through gratitude, character, and care is to align with destiny and walk life’s path in harmony.

Alaje Fadesiye
Apr 12, 202417 min read


Ìgọkẹ: Rising with Orí and Orí inú in Yorùbá Spirituality
In Yorùbá spirituality, Ìgọkẹ means to rise — the sacred climb of life. Our ayànmọ̀ (destiny) is carried by Orí, guided by Orí inú, and steadied by Ìwà (character). Ancestors and Òrìṣà support us, not by curse or favor, but by keeping us in balance. True ascent is not status, but alignment: rising again and again with Àṣẹ, until we fulfill the destiny chosen in Ọ̀run.

Alaje Fadesiye
Apr 11, 20245 min read
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