Question 1

What is The Ifá Oracle?

Accepted Answer

The Ifá Oracle is an application designed for Ifá students, Olorishas and Babalawos who want quick and organised access to the knowledge of the 256 Odù of Ifá. It allows users to consult up to three Odù simultaneously, save consultations and access categories such as advice, Iré, Osogbo, health, Ewe, proverbs, patakís, prayers, works, Ebó and associated Èşú.

Question 2

What does the app contain?

Accepted Answer

The app includes the complete content of the 256 Odù of Ifá, organised into categories such as advice, Iré, Osogbo, health, Ewe, proverbs, patakís, prayers, suyeres, works, Ebó and associated Èşú. It also includes night mode, saved consultations, simultaneous readings and content in Spanish and English.

Question 3

How many Odù does the app include?

Accepted Answer

The Ifá Oracle includes the complete content of the 256 Odù of Ifá, organised into practical categories to support study, consultation and interpretation.

Question 4

Is the app available for Android and iPhone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Ifá Oracle is available for Android through Google Play and for iPhone and iPad through the Apple App Store.

Question 5

Can I perform simultaneous readings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The app allows users to consult up to three Odù simultaneously, reproducing the structure of a traditional Ifá consultation and making it easier to compare signs from a single screen.

Question 6

Does the app work offline?

Accepted Answer

No. The Ifá Oracle requires an Internet connection in order to access the database and keep the content always updated.

Question 7

What languages are available?

Accepted Answer

The Ifá Oracle is available in Spanish and English. The Odù, categories, menus and main features can be accessed in both languages.

Question 8

Who is the app intended for?

Accepted Answer

The app is intended for Ifá students, Olorishas, Babalawos and researchers interested in the study of the Yorùbá tradition.

Question 9

Who develops The Ifá Oracle?

Accepted Answer

The Ifá Oracle was developed by Erick Mora Carbó, consecrated Babalawo and founder of Emeyé. His Ifá name is Ifá Àwúrẹ Olá Mi, which may be interpreted as “Ifá brings blessings and prosperity”. The project was launched in June 2020 to preserve, organise and disseminate traditional Ifá knowledge through digital tools.