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Irunmole and Orisa are two distinct entities connected only by astral link from the perspective of divination and/ or ritual. While Orisa can be categorized, Irunmole, being unique entities and higher forms of Orisa, were sent to Ikole Aye by Olodumare with different portfolios. The following text therefore, gives an in-depth study of the difference between Orisa and Irunmole. IRUNMOLE (Eni orun to wa mo ile Aye – HEAVEN BEINGS): As we all know that Irunmole were those Supernatural Beings from ikole Orun (heaven) that first visited Ikole Aye (earth) and actually made earth habitable for human beings, these irunmoles included Ogun (God of metals and creativity), Obatala or Oosa Nla (God of creation), Sango ( god of thunder), Osun ( River goddess), Kori (God of children), Ososi (God of hunting), Esu (God of justice), Osanyin (God of medicine), Obaluaye and the most intelligence- ORUNMILA.

Yesterday I posted on Who is an apetebi?: Her dos and don'ts . Today, am posting on Babalawo and the issue of sanctimony which has some similarities with the dos and don'ts of the Babalawo  Babalawo is a combination of two words. 'Baba' which means father and 'alawo' which has the pre-fix of 'al' meaning the owner or head while 'Awo' means the secret of knowledge, especially the esoteric. Babalawo is a term used to describe a person who possesses knowledge of the secrets of the universe. He is supposed to have gone through several years of tutelage under a proficient awo. At the end of his training program, he is supposed to attain a high level of spirituality, discipline, and reversed and respected status in society. As part of his attributes, he is meant to be meek, gentle, well endowed, well tutored, pious, trustworthy, highly cultured, and knowledgeable. Ifa regards Babalawo as the emissary of Olodumare who through IFA h...

Aboru Aboye to. all Babalawo and Iyanifas Alafia to all Olorisas and those who are preparing for this magnificent transformation in their life ! IFA and Orisa are awesome as Esu opens doors for your birth.