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UNDERSTANDING OSOBO: WHEN LIFE SIGNALS A RETURN TO BALANCE
In Yorùbá spirituality, Osogbo is not divine punishment—it is the moment life signals that something has shifted out of alignment. It appears as disruption, heaviness, delay, or confusion, inviting you to pause, listen, and realign with your Orí. Osogbo is not a curse, but a sacred call to restore balance and return to your destiny.

Alaje Fadesiye
Apr 13, 20244 min read


THE SACRED TECHNOLOGY OF OFFERINGS (ẸBỌ)
Restoring Balance, Harmonizing Forces, and Negotiating Disruption in Yorùbá Spirituality... In the Yorùbá worldview, creation is viewed as a vast network of interconnected relationships. Nothing exists in isolation. Every life, every action, every breath participates in an ongoing exchange between the visible world (ayé) and the invisible world (ọ̀run). Offerings — known as ẹbọ, adímú, or ìbọ — serve as the sacred mechanisms that maintain these relationships. They allow devot

Alaje Fadesiye
Apr 13, 20247 min read


When Life Becomes “Too Perfect”: An Ifá Teaching on Balance, Awakening, and the Dangers of Stagnation
Ifá teaches that perfection is not a blessing but a form of stagnation. When life becomes too smooth, Aṣẹ stops circulating, Orí grows dull, and character weakens. True alignment comes through movement, tension, humility, and sacred challenge. Imperfection is divine—it awakens intuition, strengthens destiny, and keeps us connected to the forces that shaped creation.

Alaje Fadesiye
Apr 13, 20244 min read


Balancing the Ọ̀kàn and Orí in Yorùbá Spirituality
In Yorùbá spirituality, balancing the Ọ̀kàn (heart) and Orí (inner consciousness) is essential for inner harmony and spiritual well-being. The Ọ̀kàn guides our emotions and relationships, while the Orí connects us to destiny and divine wisdom. Through mindfulness, ritual, and compassion, we nurture both aspects, cultivating resilience, clarity, and authentic living aligned with Àṣẹ, the sacred life force.

Alaje Fadesiye
Apr 11, 20243 min read


The Sacred Elements in Yorùbá Spirituality: Fire, Air, Water, and Earth as Paths to Divine Alignment
Iná, Afẹ́fẹ́, Ọ̀mí, and Ilẹ̀ guide us in Yorùbá spirituality as sacred forces of balance, wisdom, and divine presence.

Alaje Fadesiye
Apr 8, 20244 min read
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