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The Yorùbá Concept of Ẹṣẹ: Walking Your Spiritual Path
Ẹsẹ in Yorùbá spirituality symbolizes one's destiny, spiritual path, and the journey of aligning with divine purpose.

Alaje Fadesiye
Jan 13, 20253 min read


What If You Could Have Your Own Personal God? Exploring Yorùbá Religion and Spirituality as an Internal Guidance System for Reaching Your Full Potential
Imagine a divine guide within, aligning every step with your highest purpose.

Alaje Fadesiye
Nov 5, 20245 min read


ÈṢÙ AND THE PATH OF DESTINY IN YORÙBÁ PHILOSOPHY
In Yorùbá philosophy, Èṣù is not chaos but divine intelligence — the sacred movement that enforces balance, consequence, and truth. As guardian of crossroads and keeper of àṣẹ, Èṣù reveals what is hidden, tests our integrity, and refines our destiny through choice and awareness. To honor Èṣù is to honor accountability, clarity, and the eternal dialogue between humanity and the divine.

Alaje Fadesiye
Apr 13, 20245 min read


Èṣù and the Testimony of the Heart (Èrì Ọkàn)
In Yorùbá Ifá wisdom, Èṣù reveals the truth that lives within the heart. As divine messenger and guardian of crossroads, he exposes what is hidden, tests our integrity, and aligns our conscience (Èrì Ọkàn) with destiny. Through his lessons, sincerity is refined, words gain power, and the path before us clears. Èṣù reminds us that authenticity is the truest offering we can make to the divine.

Alaje Fadesiye
Apr 13, 20242 min read


Èṣù: The Divine Messenger and Guardian of Balance in Yorùbá Spirituality
In Yorùbá Ifá wisdom, Èṣù is not the devil nor merely a trickster — he is the living law of balance and the messenger between heaven and earth. As the keeper of crossroads and enforcer of àṣẹ, Èṣù reveals truth, tests integrity, and restores harmony. Through him, every word gains power and every destiny finds direction. To honor Èṣù is to honor movement, consequence, and divine order.

Alaje Fadesiye
Apr 13, 20244 min read


Choosing Harmony: Navigating Energy Patterns through Yorùbá Wisdom
In Yorùbá spirituality, Orí is not destiny but the divine inner head that carries us into our ayànmọ̀ (destiny). When Orí is honored and kept cool, life flows with ìre (blessings); when neglected, we fall into osogbo (obstacles). By trusting Orí inú (inner head/intuition), caring for body and spirit, and setting boundaries that protect our àṣẹ, we align with harmony. Orí is our closest divinity and must be nurtured daily.

Alaje Fadesiye
Apr 12, 20244 min read


Living in Harmony with the Ancestors and Orìṣà
In Yorùbá spirituality, harmony with the ancestors (Ègún) and the Orìṣà is more than ritual—it is a way of life rooted in reverence, gratitude, and reciprocity. Ancestors remain active as guardians, while the Orìṣà embody nature’s forces and virtues. Through prayer, offerings, divination, and good character (ìwà pẹ̀lẹ́), we honor their presence and invite blessings, guidance, and protection, walking in alignment with destiny.

Alaje Fadesiye
Apr 12, 20245 min read


Divination and the Path of Emergence in Yorùbá Spirituality
In Yorùbá spirituality, divination is a sacred dialogue between humans and the divine, connecting us to Orí, the Òrìṣà, and the ancestors. Through Ifá and Òrìṣà divination, hidden truths are revealed, blockages removed, and pathways opened. With guidance from Èṣù at the crossroads, divination becomes a light for emergence, helping us refine ìwà (character), honor destiny, and step fully into our highest potential.

Alaje Fadesiye
Apr 12, 20245 min read
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