Itefa is full initiation to Ifa. The Ifa initiation ceremony is a highly specialized and ancient ceremony that initializes a formal and higher  relationship with Orunmila, the Orisa of Wisdom and aligns you with your Ori. This initiation allows the initiate to study and learn the mysteries of Ifa which can awaken intuition and set you on your path to fulfilling your highest destiny. Initiation means to begin...and is not a completion process. The person becomes an initiate annd is called Omo Awo or Awo Ifa.  Only training,  experience, and clearance from one’s Oluwo makes one a Babalawo or Iyanifa. The potential candidate should understand that while this initiation will teach them how to use the tools they are given to make offering to Ifa and communicate, advanced education are required to learn advanced methods and divination. A comprehensive online and in person education is available for this initiate after initiation. This will require a maintaining a membership in good standing in good standing in Ashe Soul Village.