Ẹsẹ in Yorùbá spirituality symbolizes one's destiny, spiritual path, and the journey of aligning with divine purpose.

In Yorùbá spirituality, Orí is more than the head you see in the mirror — it is your crown, compass, and the very first Òrìṣà to be honored. As the seat of destiny, Orí guides every step of your journey, shaping how you think, feel, and act. When kept cool (tútù), balanced with good thoughts, calm emotions, and gentle character (ìwà pẹ̀lẹ́), Orí opens the way to peace, prosperity, and fulfillment. To honor Orí is to honor the divine spark within.

In Yorùbá spirituality, self-love is sacred alignment with Orí, the inner divinity that governs destiny. Even the Òrìṣà cannot bless without Orí’s consent. To honor Orí is to nurture good character (Ìwà pẹ̀lẹ́), set sacred boundaries, practice gratitude, care for body and spirit, and keep the inner head cool through mindfulness. As Ifá teaches in Ìdí Méjì and Ìrosùn Méjì, without Orí and Ìwà, no blessing can endure.

Yorùbá spirituality is a holistic path that nurtures the spirit, mind, emotions, body, and material life. Through divination, ancestral veneration, rituals, and herbal wisdom, it offers guidance, clarity, and connection to divine forces. Rooted in tradition and community, it helps individuals align with their destiny (Orí) and live with purpose, balance, and spiritual fulfillment.