Introduction
The Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Tradition is a "ritually-based” African Traditional Religious system rooted in ancient indigenous Yorùbá spiritual beliefs established on a Ìfá oracular liturgical foundation. Ìṣẹ̀ṣe incorporates ancestral veneration, rites of passage, rituals and divination all of which operate to enhance a balanced life and solve everyday problems.
Uberblessings is a web-based consultation and divination venue designed to connect callers and clients to initiated Ìṣẹ̀ṣe professionally practitioners trained to educate, analyze, address everyday problems at an affordable cost.
After initial consultation, the Ìṣẹ̀ṣe professional refers the client to specialized Ìfá diviners to who recommend and advise remedies based on Ìfá oracular divination recommendations and ritually based protocols.
Step 1 Initial Caller Consultation
Initial caller consultation begins after the fee is processed. The caller is contacted by the Ìṣẹ̀ṣe consultant. Uberblessings protocols begin with scheduling an initial spiritual consultation during which time the caller will speak with an initiated Ìṣẹ̀ṣe consultant practitioner.
The caller will provide their
1) first and last name,
2) email contact information,
3) caller’s religion,
4) brief statement that contains the reason (why) for their call and
5) client remedy expectations.
The Ìṣẹ̀ṣe consultant makes further inquiry for clarity should additional information be required. The Caller has the opportunity to discuss their specific situation with the Ìṣẹ̀ṣe counselor which may include challenges related to relationship concerns, their economic well-being and’or, etc.
The caller then makes a decision to move or not to move forward and contacts the consultant within three days. After three days, should the Caller decide to cancel moving forward, no obligation is required and no further contact is made with the Caller.
Worthy of Note
Ìṣẹ̀ṣe consultations, rituals and practices are deeply rooted in timeless spiritual traditions. Callers are encouraged approach consultations and the entire Ìṣẹ̀ṣe process with respect and an open mind-set. Client perception of the Ìṣẹ̀ṣe ritual recommended to help remedy ‘their’ specific situation may vary based on pre-conceived notions, individual religious beliefs and cultural interpretations, but the focus lies in fostering a remedy to an unresolved issue that will help support a balanced life.
Step 2 Uberblessings Process Explained
Should the Caller decide to move forward, the Ìṣẹ̀ṣe consultant will then briefly explain the step-by-step Uberblessings process
1) access and determine if the caller want to move forward.
2) contact an Ifa diviner
Step 3 Ìfá Consultation
1) The Ìṣẹ̀ṣe consultant contacts the client via email with information on how to contact the Ìfá diviner.
2) The Client contacts the Ìfá Diviner aka Babaláwo who awaits their call.
3) Babaláwo then initiates communication by
a) submitting the Client’s ‘payment’ onto the Opon’Ìfá [divining board] on behalf of the Client and
b) begins to Dáafá [cast Ikin ~ palm nuts] to spiritually connect with Ọ̀rúnmìlà.
4) The Babaláwo chants a series of invocations, Oriki [ancient praises] directed towards the heavens using the Client’s name and their Mother’s maiden name to call upon Ọ̀rúnmìlà, Òrìṣà of divination, during which time the Babaláwo marks a specific ‘insignia’ called Òdù [sacred liturgical verse] upon the Opon’Ìfá [divining board].
5) The Ìfá Òdù ‘insignia’ has a specific ‘liturgical name’ which contains information relevant to the Client’s specific situation, the details of which the Babaláwo records and explains to the Client.
6) A ‘prescription’ in the form of an ‘Ẹbọ’ [sacrifice] is then recommended as an offering to seek appeasement and remedy the problem at hand.
7) The Babaláwo lists the items needed and delivers the cost for to perform the work ~ including labor. The costs depends on the ingredients, items and animals required.
8) The Client makes a decision to agree or not to agree to move forward to Step Four. The Client is under no obligation to move forward and can freely stop the process as this point.
9) However, should the Client decide to move forward, the Babaláwo instructs the Client on how to execute the payment-in-advance process for performing the work which is forwarded from the Client to Uberblessings.
Step 4 Execution of the Prescribed Ẹbọ
The Babaláwo secures the items needed and proceeds to execute the prescription, after which another divination is performed to ascertain the results. The entire event is recorded by video and information written, both of which are sent to the Client upon completion.
Step 5 Support and Guidance Follow-up
Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Consultants remain available to respond to questions and provide explanation of the process at no additional cost to the Client.
Step 6 Resolution
The Ìṣẹ̀ṣe ritual significance is designed to bring about positive changes, enhance spirituality and pave the way for economic sustenance and abundance, and provide the Client with a sense of empowerment and purpose.
Should Clients decide to journey further into Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Tradition as a practitioner, the door is open. Although Ìṣẹ̀ṣe does not ‘evangelize’ all are welcome to learn.
