11/10/2025
When you proclaim yourself as a child of Ifa it’s only right you truly devote yourself to Ifa. The first step as a devotee of Ifa is to receive ISEFA. You can consider isefa as half-way initiated. Isefa is very useful for those who need the blessings and protection of Ifa, but for certain reasons aren’t able to fully initiate yet. Isefa is when you receive one hand of Ifa (also known as Ikin Ifa) Your Ikin is consecrated for you personally. This step is required for true Ifa devotees.
Isefa is important for many reasons, the first is that Isefa, similar to Itefa, provides your temporarily permanent odu as well as your official Ifa name. This odu & name will carry you until you fully initiate and receive your permanent odu & name. This odu will grant you deep insight on your destiny that will help you properly navigate your life. This odu will inform you of blessings and warnings that you need to be aware of, as well as the sacrifice required to ensure your protection and safety until full initiation.
Another reason why Isefa is so important is because when you truly devote yourself to Ifa, that means you’re protected from untimely death. According to Odu Ifa Okanran Ogbe Iku is forbidden to take any child of Ifa before their true time. The mark of Ifa that we wear on our wrist is called Ide Ifa. You receive this when you receive your Ikin. Therefore whenever iku is lurking around, it must not touch you once you do Isefa.
Another important reason for Isefa is to know your true head Orisa. Many people may not realize that your Orisa can change every consultation prior to Isefa. This is bc we have many Orisa that walk with us for different purposes.
The Orisa that truly guides you will only be revealed thru Isefa.
Lastly, Yes your Babalawo/ Iyanifa can connect you to Ifa and Orisa using his/her own personal Ikin. However the strongest connection is between your Ori and your Ifa. Praying, feeding, and working with your own personal Ikin for your own personal needs and desires is very very powerful. A very important step to getting close to Olodumare & Orisa is receiving your own personalized representation of Ifa.
Moral of the story, if you’re serious about Ifa.. make the arrangements to complete ISEFA.
Aboru Aboye Abosise 🌴📿
May the prayers, offerings, and sacrifices be accepted at once.
Asé
