Let’s Talk IFA

Shaughn Lee

Talking about the west african culture and spiritual system of IFA. Our mission is to help spread and teach the truth about IFA and all aspects of the IFA culture to enlighten and educate people properly to help people reclaim their African spirituality and lay a blueprint for a better future.

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    The power of ancestor veneration: reconnecting with your roots and healing your lineage

    You don’t walk alone. Your ancestors walk with you. Ancestor veneration is not superstition — it is foundation. Every culture honors those who came before them. In African spirituality, honoring the ancestors is the gateway to identity, healing, protection, and alignment. This episode breaks down why we venerate our ancestors, how they communicate through dreams, signs, sound, memory, and ritual, and why setting up an ancestor altar creates a spiritual gateway between realms. We explore how remembering their character, honoring their customs, and even learning their taboos strengthens the entire family lineage. The conversation goes deeper into roots readings (idafa idile) — how divination reconnects the diaspora to Africa, reveals ancestral professions, taboos, migration paths, and even unresolved trauma carried through generations. Ancestor veneration is not just about offering food or drink — it is about healing inherited patterns, breaking destructive cycles, and restoring pride in who we are. When we reconnect with our lineage, we reclaim identity. When we honor our ancestors, we strengthen our destiny. 👉 subscribe to letstalkifa for grounded cultural education 👉 follow us on social media for clips, teachings, and updates 👉 share this episode with family and start an annual ancestor honoring tradition the ancestors are not dead. they are present. remembering is power.

    49 phút
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    The structure of Ifa Divination: What happens before, during, and after the mat

    Ifa divination is not random, mystical guessing, or entertainment — it is a structured, disciplined system. Many people sit on the mat without fully understanding what is happening, why certain steps are taken, or what their responsibility is after the reading. This conversation breaks down the basic structure of ifa divination, giving clarity on the purpose, order, and meaning behind the process — without exposing sacred details. From opening prayers and honoring Olodumare, the ancestors, and Orunmila, to identifying the client, casting odu, determining ire or ayewo, and extracting ebo, this episode explains why every step matters. Divination is about accountability, alignment, and maintaining balance with destiny — not fear, superstition, or shortcuts. Whether divination comes in blessing or cross-examination, ebo is always required. Sacrifice is not punishment — it is alignment. Sitting on the mat is a serious spiritual act that requires humility, preparation, faith, and follow-through. Understanding the structure protects people from confusion, unrealistic expectations, and spiritual fear. Knowledge creates clarity. Clarity creates respect. 👉 subscribe to letstalkifa for grounded cultural education 👉 follow us on social media for clips, teachings, and updates 👉 share this episode with anyone preparing for ifa divination when you understand the process, you honor the wisdom.

    38 phút
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    Understanding the structure of Ifa divination: What really happens on the Mat

    Ifa divination is not guesswork, superstition, or entertainment — it is a structured spiritual system. Many people receive divination without fully understanding what is happening, why certain steps are taken, or what their responsibility is as the client. This episode breaks down the basic structure of ifa divination, explaining the purpose, order, and meaning behind the process — without exposing sacred details. We walk through why divination exists, how wisdom is communicated through odu, the difference between ire (alignment) and aiyewo (cross-examination), and why sacrifice is required regardless of the outcome. Ifa is about accountability, clarity, and maintaining balance with destiny — not quick answers or shortcuts. This conversation is especially important for anyone seeking their first ifa divination. Sitting on the mat is a serious spiritual step. It requires humility, preparation, faith, and the willingness to listen and act on guidance. Divination is not just about receiving information — it is about responsibility and follow-through. Understanding the structure helps protect people from confusion, fear, and unrealistic expectations. Knowledge creates clarity. Clarity creates alignment. 👉 subscribe to letstalkifa for grounded cultural education 👉 follow us on social media for clips, teachings, and updates 👉 share this episode with anyone considering ifa divination When you understand the process, you respect the wisdom.

    38 phút

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Talking about the west african culture and spiritual system of IFA. Our mission is to help spread and teach the truth about IFA and all aspects of the IFA culture to enlighten and educate people properly to help people reclaim their African spirituality and lay a blueprint for a better future.