In Yorùbá spirituality, the ancestors—known as Ègún—hold a central place in cosmology. They are not simply remembered; they are revered, consulted, and nourished. They serve as intermediaries between the living and the divine, walking beside us in the unseen realm, whispering wisdom, warning of danger, and reinforcing our àṣẹ. To engage with them is to activate our own memory, spiritual inheritance, and alignment with ayànmọ̀ (destiny).

Pouring libation—known in Yorùbá as ìtù omi or omi tútù—is a sacred act of calling the ancestors, cooling the path, and restoring spiritual balance. Rooted in Yorùbá tradition and echoed across the African diaspora, libation offers remembrance, protection, and alignment with divine order. Whether through fresh water or sacred prayer, this ritual invites calm, clarity, and connection between the living and the ancestral realm.