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Why Was the Ichi (Placenta) of an Igbo Child Buried in the Earth in Ancient Times?
The Role of Dibia Okpukpu as Igbo Orthopedists (Ancient Art of Bone Setting)
The Importance of Standing Barefoot While Performing Odinani Rituals
Death Practices in Odinani: Why Mortuaries Are Frowned Upon (and How They Affect the Soul’s Journey)
The Role of Dibia-Ara (Igbo Psychiatrists) in Traditional Igbo Society
Omugwo (Sacred Postnatal Care) Tradition in Igbo Culture
Dibia Mgborogwu: The Guardians of Herbal Wisdom in Igbo Tradition
General Taboos Around Pregnancy in Odinani
The Role of Dibia-Afa (Diviners) in Igbo Culture
The Nri Creation Myth
The Role of Animal Blood (Obara) in Odinani and Why Our Ancestors Used It
Who is Ogwugwu (The Supreme Goddess) in Igbo Spirituality?
Dibia as Dibiala: Master of the Land, Community, Cosmological Forces, Fortune, Misfortune, Illness, and Remedy
Omumu Energy as the Procreative Force of the Universe in Igbo Cosmology
Nso As a Way to Feed Your Chi
Ikenga Energy As The Force of Will and Kinetic Energy in Igbo Spirituality
A Simple Guide to Ize Iwe Appeasement Ritual with Egg in Odinani
Anumanu Mmuo: 12 Spirit Animals as Guides in Odinani
Six Major Uses of Red Oil in Odinani
The Multifaceted Uses of Oji (Kolanut) in Igbo Culture
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OMS Monthly Community Call
Date: January 26, 2025.
You are invited to our next monthly exclusive community call. In this session we will discuss what to expect in the lunar new year of 2025 (and how to stay spiritually aligned to the best possible outcomes energetically).
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BE-ING HEALING CIRCLE with Chino
Date: None in January—on hold.
Be-ing Circle is intended to be a safe and healing space, centered in Odinani (the spiritual system of Igbo) where we can safely and tenderly lay down our masks and sit with our truths. Be-ing Circle welcomes all!
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Igbo Numerology Masterclass
Dates: Friday, 21st February to Sunday, 23rd February 2025
Join us for an enlightening three-day online event, the Igbo Numerology Masterclass. This masterclass is designed to immerse participants in the basics of Igbo numerology.
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Ikpu Aru (Online Training)
Dates: Specific date and time details will be provided closer to the event. Scheduled for February 2025.
Join us for an intensive live training event focused on Ikpu Aru, an essential cleansing ritual in Odinani practice.