Orishas
Orisha Oya: Goddess of Storms, Transformation, and the Sacred Dead
She governs storms, transformation, and the sacred dead. Learn who Oya is, what she demands, and how to work with her winds of change in your own...
In this beginner's guide, Baba Ifa Karade offers a clear and concise overview of the Yoruba faith. He delves into the characteristics of 16 orisha, guides us on the art of divination, explains how to harness the chakras to embody Yoruba teachings, and outlines the steps to establish a sanctified worship space.
The book is enriched with prayers, dances, melodies, offerings, and tributes to honor both the orisha and egun. It also features illustrations, diagrams, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index.
Baba Ifa Karade is an alumnus of Rutgers University with a degree in Africana studies and is the author of several books on the Yoruba/Ifa tradition. His travels have taken him to destinations such as Kenya, Nigeria, the Caribbean, Brazil, the Netherlands, and various states in the U.S. He has served as a prominent speaker at numerous colleges across America and has been a leading voice at Orisha gatherings globally.