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Ancestral Inheritance: Understanding Traits Passed Through the Bloodline in Yorùbá Tradition
In Yorùbá tradition, inheritance is more than genetics—it includes character, emotional patterns, and spiritual destiny passed through the bloodline. By reflecting on family roles, listening to ancestral stories, and seeking divination, we can uncover inherited strengths and wounds. This sacred journey helps us understand who we are, where we come from, and how to walk with awareness and purpose. When we honor what we carry, we begin to transform what we pass on.

Alaje Fadesiye
Apr 11, 20243 min read


Honoring the Ancestors: A Yorùbá Guide to Spiritual Communion with Ègún
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).

Alaje Fadesiye
Apr 11, 20243 min read


Honoring the Ancestors in Yorùbá Spirituality: A Path to Spiritual Alignment and Transformation
In Yorùbá spirituality, honoring the ancestors is a sacred journey of remembrance, healing, and alignment. Through rituals, stories, and virtuous living, individuals deepen their connection to lineage, receive ancestral guidance, and transform spiritually. To honor the ancestors is to walk with the past in the present toward a sacred future.

Alaje Fadesiye
Apr 11, 20243 min read
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