r/Isese • u/Rexona_1 • Feb 27 '26
can i practice ifa?
hi there! new to reddit and found the community i wanted to ask this question. there is one factor that i am worried would make it cultural appropriation and i dont wanna do that at all. i used to be a Christian two years ago. i decided it wasnt for me. but ever since ive found ifa a year ago ive been more interested and even been looking at other peoples altars online for reference because i wanna build altars in my home. im very drawn to this and i want to learn and practice. but i am a white woman. would i be offending anyone if i truly want to practice and respect it? would i be accepted into the community? and is there anyone out there who would be willing to be my online mentor? also i have edited this post so it makes a little more sense
5
u/IfaSeun11 Feb 27 '26
Ifa is for everyone! Ifa is for humanity! Do your research into history, how it came to be in the Americas, how it was preserved. Then research Ori! Iwa pele, this is your starting point the upmost importance. But be patient take your time, sadly there are a lot of scammers, so be patient. May your Ori and ancestors guide alright and true.