


This handbook is your gateway into the profound cosmology of Ifa and Orisha practices—an ancient African Traditional Religion (ATR).
Created for the inquisitive beginner, the dedicated devotee, and even the seasoned practitioner seeking a fresh and clear perspective, this accessible book demystifies the sacred wisdom of Ifa while upholding the integrity of its profound spiritual power. Iyanifa (Priestess) A. Ifayomi . . .
This handbook is your gateway into the profound cosmology of Ifa and Orisha practices—an ancient African Traditional Religion (ATR).
Created for the inquisitive beginner, the dedicated devotee, and even the seasoned practitioner seeking a fresh and clear perspective, this accessible book demystifies the sacred wisdom of Ifa while upholding the integrity of its profound spiritual power. Iyanifa (Priestess) A. Ifayomi Stanton draws from her 25-year spiritual journey, guided by her ancestors through African dance, to teach you about Ifa's deities, ancestral reverence, and divination.
More than a basic guide to Orisha practice, this empowering book is the bridge from where you are now to understanding and implementing the spiritual work that is necessary to align with your destiny. Explore a wide variety of subjects, including:
• Ori (your spiritual head)
• Odu (Ifa's vast literary corpus of divination verses)
• The role of Olodumare (God)
• Egungun (ancestor) reverence
• Egbe (society/group)
• Ile (spiritual house)
• The Seven African Powers and other Orishas
• Godparents
• Initiation and priesthood
Welcome. Hear the whispers of your ancestors saying, "You've arrived home."
"There is something powerful about having a substantive guide that offers a thorough foundation of this beautifully transforming religion for the neophyte seeker and, dare I say, learned devotees as well. I am delighted to say that in The Ifa Handbook, Iya A. Ifayomi Stanton has more than accomplished the task destiny has given her....I highly recommend this amazing work to the seeker who feels called to an African Traditional Religion and . . .
"There is something powerful about having a substantive guide that offers a thorough foundation of this beautifully transforming religion for the neophyte seeker and, dare I say, learned devotees as well. I am delighted to say that in The Ifa Handbook, Iya A. Ifayomi Stanton has more than accomplished the task destiny has given her....I highly recommend this amazing work to the seeker who feels called to an African Traditional Religion and desires a clear understanding of what the religion entails, especially as they discern which pathway they may be called to pursue. The Ifa Handbook is also a strong addition for the devotee or initiate who wishes to deepen, refresh, and add to the learning gathered over the years, the kind of learning that sustains and strengthens faith, practice, and character."
—Jeanetta "EsuTolokun" Shorter, Lukumi Priestess
"With great intellect, authority, insight, aplomb and grace, A. Ifayomi Stanton has written a book that is a gift for everyone interested in indigenous African traditions, religion and spirituality. The Ifa Handbook is a beautiful amalgamation of personal story and deep research. I highly recommend this jewel of a book. It will make a significant contribution to your spiritual library."
—Priestess Stephanie Rose Bird, author of 365 Days of Hoodoo
"As a practicing Iyanifa and Iyalorisa in the Isese tradition, this handbook rekindled the excitement I felt when I first began my journey with Ifa while offering a refreshing return to its foundational principles. Thoughtfully written for people of the African diaspora, particularly African Americans, it bridges ancestral wisdom with practical everyday application, making Ifa both accessible to beginners and deeply enriching for seasoned practitioners."
—Iyanifa Iyalorisa Iya Abiye Rhema Ifajoke Love, founder and chief priestess of Awo Lonile Ifa-Orisa Temple
"Priestess Ifayomi offers a true treasure with The Ifa Handbook. Yes, it is absolutely brimming with expansive knowledge, engaging stories, and practical application, but those aren't my favorite parts. What I love most is that every word is filled with kindness. This book feels like a warm hug. You can feel the tenderness and compassion. Ifayomi is not trying to impress us, or force her beliefs on anyone. She is just sharing what has worked for her, while inviting us to continue our own journeys. The Ifa Handbook is thorough, genuine, and will transform many people's lives who are longing to reconnect to the wisdom of our ancestors."
—Obari Adeye Cartman, PhD, author of Black Spirituality: Ancient Wisdom to Heal Generational Trauma
"More than a book, this work is an offering, brought forth from personal experience, deep study and the faithful practice of our dear sister and friend A. Ifayomi Stanton. It is a well of information that one can draw from to enhance their practice and sheds light on major concepts and underlying principles of Ifa and Orisa practice in a way that is easily understood.
—Ẹ̀kú iṣẹ́ (Well Done), Taye de Osun Brown, BA, MA, and Ogan Malki de Osumare Brown, BA, MBA, founders of the American Association of Brazilian Candomble and Culture
| ISBN-13: | 9780738781518 |
| Imprint: | Llewellyn |
| Pub Date: | February 2027 |
| Product Type: | Trade Paperback |
| Page Count: | 264 pages |
| Size: | 6.00 x 9.00 IN |
| Weight: | TBD |
| Case Quantity: | 22 |