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Nydia, The Serpent Sage

Where science meets ceremony. Ifá • death doula • venom

Ori Comes Before the Orisa

Ori Comes Before the Orisa

Orí Comes Before.
7 Things Most People Get Wrong About Ifá, and What It Actually Means to Walk This Path

If you have been circling Ifá, feeling called but not sure what is true, not sure who to trust, not sure which path is actually yours, this guide was written for you.

Not for the performative. Not for the trend-seekers. For the sincere ones who want honest information before they commit to anything.

What you will learn:

— Why Ifá is not the same across all lineages, and why that distinction matters for your discernment

— Why your Orí is the first relationship. Not the Orishas. Not a Babalawo. Your Orí.

— Why being Latina, Caribbean, or diaspora does not automatically determine your lineage

— Why cannabis, plant medicine, and nature communion are not taboo in Ifá, for everyone

— Why you are not obligated to initiate to walk with this tradition

— How to find a trustworthy Babalawo when the fear of being taken advantage of is real and legitimate

— Why Ifá is a living system that grows with you, not a fixed set of rules you follow

This is the information I wish I had before I spent years circling. It is free because seekers deserve a real starting point.

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