Service Description

Ìsẹ̀fá, also known as Awófọ̀kan, is a sacred three-day rite through which an individual formally receives the tools of Ifá, including Ìkín Ifá, the palm nuts that serve as your spiritual contract with destiny as it currently unfolds. This rite includes a personal Ifá consultation, an offering or ritual (Ẹbọ Rírú or Bíbọ) based on the message received, and culminates in the conferral of your sacred Òrì. Through this process, you are brought under the protection and watch of Orunmila and recognized as an official devotee of Ifá. At Ìjọ Ifá Ògúndá Masa, we approach Ìsẹ̀fá as an introduction into the tradition and the wider family. Ifá may reveal that your journey with us is temporary or long term. While not everyone who receives Ìsẹ̀fá is required to join our Ile, it does mark the beginning of a relationship with the tradition and, if mutually aligned, with our spiritual community. It is important to understand that this is not full initiation into Ifá. Ìsẹ̀fá does not confer the authority to perform divination for others. Rather, it is a spiritual foundation. A promise that you are walking toward deeper intimacy with Ifá, toward your future Ìtẹ́fá or Ìtẹ̀lọ́dù. Through this doorway, you will begin learning the discipline, values, and inner practices that prepare you for a lifelong commitment to the mysteries of Ifá. We offer both formal and informal educational support for those who complete Ìsẹ̀fá, and you will be guided step-by-step in developing your spiritual practice. Please note: If this rite is performed in person, travel and lodging for the priest or hosting location are not included in the listed service and must be arranged separately.