Inspired by a question from our community member @Tara Dishmon — thank you for asking this so beautifully. One of the most common questions I receive from people who are new to this tradition is some version of what Tara asked: "I don't know which things are supposed to happen and in what order — if that makes sense?" It makes complete sense. And I want you to know — there is no such thing as a silly question when you're finding your footing on a sacred path. The fact that you're asking means you're taking this seriously, and I respect that deeply. So let's talk about it. First, something important to understand: Every spiritual house — every ile — does things a little differently. The Lucumí tradition is vast and beautiful, and the order of initiations can vary based on the house, the lineage, and most importantly, what Ifá reveals for you specifically. What I'm sharing here is how we do things in our ile, at Temple Orisha Ile Ifa. Your path may look slightly different depending on your spiritual needs and what divination uncovers. And that's not a problem — that's the tradition working exactly as it should. With that said, here is our general template. Step 1: A General Reading — This Always Comes First. Before anything else happens, the first step is sitting with Baba Victor for an Ifá reading. This is non-negotiable, and here's why — Ifá is the map. Without the map, you're just guessing. A reading reveals where you are spiritually, what you need, and what your next step looks like. It takes all of the guesswork out of the journey and replaces it with clarity and direction. Nothing moves before this step. Step 2: Guardian Orisha Reveal. Once you've had your reading, the next step is finding out which Orisha owns your head. Every person has a Guardian Orisha — a specific sacred energy that governs their life, their personality, and their destiny. Knowing who your Guardian Orisha is changes everything. It's like finally understanding why you are the way you are. Things start to make sense in a whole new way.

Bendiciones Everyone! I've decided to add a "Spiritual Development" tab to our Skool. But before I start creating content, I want to hear from you. I don’t want to assume I know what you need. I want to actually listen. So tell me: What are your biggest spiritual development questions right now? No question is too basic. No question is silly. And please don’t feel like you have to already know the “right words” to ask. Just tell me what you’re wondering, what you’re struggling with, what you’re curious about, or what you wish someone would explain in a simple, grounded way. Your questions will help me create content that is actually useful for you — not just random lessons, but teachings that meet you where you are. Drop your spiritual development questions below, and I’ll use them to start building out this new section for our community. I’m excited about this. 🤍

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