🔮 6 Mysterious Powers of Aje (iyami) in Yoruba Spirituality: What You Must Know
In traditional Yoruba cosmology, Àjẹ́ —often translated as witches, and also known as the elders of the night —are revered and feared as powerful spiritual beings. They are not merely the caricatures of folklore, but complex forces that hold immense metaphysical influence. According to Ifá, the Aje possess a range of spiritual abilities that can shape destinies, protect or destroy, and alter physical and spiritual realms. Here are six of the most mysterious and powerful abilities of Aje , as known in Yoruba tradition: 1) Agogo Enu – The Power of the Tongue In Yoruba spirituality, the tongue is a weapon. An Aje’s words carry enormous spiritual weight —what she speaks can manifest as reality. This is why Aje never forgets an offense , and simple apologies are often not enough to reverse their displeasure. Only deep spiritual remedies, rituals, and potent herbal medicines can soften their spiritual stance. 🔍 Spiritual Insight: The Yoruba often warn about offending peop...
