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Ifá • Ise'se' • Orisha | Divination Certification-oriented training This is an example of a Shango Pele. It carries the correspondences of Shango with the classic Red and White. It mirrors the Obi Abata in divination status and is for those who are ready to move beyond 4 Cowrie Divination. This Orisha Pele, in this case Shango Pele provides all the divination findings of 4 cowrie shells with its five(5) possibilitiess and for the Aborisha extends to nine(9) scenarios. In the hands of a competent Iyawo, Orisha Pele provides all 256 ODU.

Aborisha Self-Guided: Divination Course

Obi Orisha

Master orientation, casting, interpretation, and documentation across Obi, 4-Cowrie (5 possibilities), Obi-Abata (9 scenarios), and Odu access using the modern Orisha Pele or Obi Orisha Divination implement.

7+ Modules
Optional zoom support
Multiple daily casts
Daily submissions
9
Scenarios of outcomes
Iyawos Only
256 Odu orientation
Enroll Now Pre-Divination Review Lesson 0.2 Pdf Download: Orisha Pele Power Power Slides

What you’ll learn

  • Divination casts using Four Cowrie Divination System (heads/tails[open/close]for consistent results to yes or no questions for yourself. Yes-probably-definitely-doubtful-NO!
  • Divination casts with Obi Abata (heads/tails[open/close] for consistent results. Using Four Cowrie Divination System
  • Working the Obi/4-Cowrie possibilities and the nine Obi-Abata and Obi Orisha scenarios with meanings.
  • Documenting practice runs (50+ casts), QA, and submitting reports daily.
  • Mapping cast orientation with direction yielding Odu patterns to open a gentle, ethical Ifá gateway.

Governance rays: Ausar(+)/Irete • Maat(+)/Hetep • Irosun Meji

Seven Modules • One Skill-chain

Each week includes an optional zoom session.

Module 1 — Orientation

Set sacred space, establish casting surface, orientation is established.There a five(5) possibilities or families from casing throught the Four(4) Cowrie Divination. Cowrie shells are not local to all diasporians and thus, seed, stone, heir looms and other local cowrie sized implements can be substituted for the purpose of learning. (Ejife, Oyeku, Etawa, Ogbe, Okana) introduce practice logging.

Assignment: 7 casting2 daily for 21 consecutive days- 5 possibilities( no questions asked)- Daily submission of casting sessions.

Module 2 — Obi & 4-Cowrie Responses

Work the five core possiblities and 9 scenarios. Build flow with safeguards.

7 casts for 21 consecutive days (5 possibilities & 9 scenarios)NO QUESTIONS

Week 3 — Obi-Abata (9 Outcomes)with Orisha speaking

Memorize and apply the nine outcomes and their natural force images (e.g., Ogbe(Obatala) , Obita(Oshun, yemojah, Oya)).

10 casts for 11 consecutive days with daily submission of findings

Week 4 — Resolving issues

Find 5 possibilities, 9 Scenarios and orisha speaking

Sixty(60) issues are provided for resolution

Week 5 — IfaMayami 0.5 Method

Build dual octagrams from a cast, remove Orisha bi-gram elements (Air/Fire/Water/Earth), reveal side-by-side hexagrams, compare.

Worksheet build

Week 6 — Opening the Odu Window

Map orientation/arrangement to Odu signatures for Iyawo/Awo-safe contemplation. Ethics & boundaries for beginners.

Case write-ups

Week 7 — Integration & Certification Prep

Full protocol: opening, question formation, cast, interpret, verify, prescribe ebo/offerings (if applicable), document, and close.

Practicum: 3 live reads

Syllabus & Study Assets

AssetUse in classLink
Pre-Divination 0.x PDFDirection, dot-color coding, example casts, 50+ cast assignmentOpen PDF
IfaMayami 0.5 SlidesDual octagram hexagram formation by removing Orisha bi-gramsDownload PPTX
Practice Log (make a copy)Record date/time, question, cast, orientation, outcome, notesIncluded at enrollment

Obi-Abata Outcome Memory Aid

  • Ogbe — All dots (2 blue/2 red): Justice; Righteousness (Obatala)
  • Akita — 3 dots (1 blue/2 red): Success after hardship; controversy (Aganyu/Babalú-Ayé)
  • Obita — 3 dots (2 blue/1 red): Home/environment (Oshun/Osoosi)
  • Ejire — 2 dots (1 blue/1 red): Stability; upliftment
  • Eros — 2 blue: Love; Marriage (Oshun)
  • Akoran — 2 red: Stability; upliftment
  • Aje — 1 blue: Finance; Material (Yemoja)
  • Ilera — 1 red: Health; Triumph (Shango)
  • Oyeku — No dots: Transformation; Rebirth (Oya, egun)

Mnemonic aligns with your PDF/table; use as a quick reference during drills.

FAQ

Who is this for?

Iyawo, Hand of Ifá/Warriors, or Ilekes holders ready to move beyond 4-Cowries with a disciplined, documented practice.

What’s the weekly rhythm?

Multiple practice castings daily and submissions. (~30 min) several days per module.

What gear do I need?

Orisha Pele or Obi Orisha (“Clink”) set, casting surface/cloth, notebook or the provided digital log, and space to orient directions. Access to internet to submit daily results.

Certification?

Yes — SwamiG Institute certification upon completion of 6 modules, and a competent final practicum.

Enroll

Choose your cohort

After enrolling, you’ll receive the Practice Log (editable), session links, and submission folders.

Enroll • Sundays Cohort Enroll • Weeknights Cohort Email: baba@swamiginstitute.com

What happens next?

  1. Receive calendar invite + Practice Log (Google/Excel).
  2. Read Pre-Divination 0.x PDF; assemble your Orisha Pele set.
  3. Begin Orientation drills ahead of Week 1.

Practice target: 300–500 total casts across the course