Hi! Awesome question and it’s Ifa’s day!
I’ll be taking the moment to answer how Ifa sees menstruation in this little thread ⤵️
I’ll be taking the moment to answer how Ifa sees menstruation in this little thread ⤵️
https://twitter.com/zaktheestalli/status/1378817565041029124
In Ifa, menstruation is not considered dirty or unclean. It’s actually seen as something very energetically potent.
There are many Odus (Odus refer to the cosmic algorithm of the universe) like Iwori Ogbe, Iwori Osa, etc that speak about menstruation being a sign of blessings.
There are many Odus (Odus refer to the cosmic algorithm of the universe) like Iwori Ogbe, Iwori Osa, etc that speak about menstruation being a sign of blessings.
Particularly ire omo (blessing of child).
That being said, those who menstruate are running energetically hot against hot spirits. The menstruation cycle (and the blood itself) can be powerful enough to render medicines and Ifa shrines impotent and unworkable.
That being said, those who menstruate are running energetically hot against hot spirits. The menstruation cycle (and the blood itself) can be powerful enough to render medicines and Ifa shrines impotent and unworkable.
There is no particular Odu (that I know of) that speaks about the potency of menstruation blood rendering items useless, but it’s a general consensus among practitioners in certain lineages.
And how helping with initiations while menstruating makes you more vulnerable.
And how helping with initiations while menstruating makes you more vulnerable.
The Iyaami (the Great Mothers) could confuse the womb of the individual as an offering during initiation rites, therefore taking away fertility (literally & figuratively) from the person.
The idea of menstruation & spirituality has been co-opted by a lot of transphobic people but I truly believe that shouldn’t negate the potency it carries.
Those who menstruate run energetically hot during their cycle—hot enough to manifest crazy and intense things.
Those who menstruate run energetically hot during their cycle—hot enough to manifest crazy and intense things.
Menstruation (or any fluid secreted from the vaginal region) is an incredible way to energetically tie someone to you—to the point of obsession.
Which is why we don’t eat bloody spaghetti or sweaty rice.
Which is why we don’t eat bloody spaghetti or sweaty rice.
The concept of Odu is literally referred to as the womb. Everything is born from the womb, therefore anything is in the Odu—from the stars to the garbage can
Manifest and materialize things in conjunct with your cycle and you’ll for sure notice a difference in speed & intensity.
Manifest and materialize things in conjunct with your cycle and you’ll for sure notice a difference in speed & intensity.
The last tweet:
Opening the orisa pot can also anger the Iyaami. I personally don’t touch my altars when I menstruate, but I make sure to do my rites regardless.
Menstruation is powerful and a tool, it’s not a crutch. It’s not unclean or any of that misogynistic trash.
Opening the orisa pot can also anger the Iyaami. I personally don’t touch my altars when I menstruate, but I make sure to do my rites regardless.
Menstruation is powerful and a tool, it’s not a crutch. It’s not unclean or any of that misogynistic trash.
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