The School of
Sacred Mysteries
Explore African Traditional Religions, African Diasporic traditions, ritual arts, ancestral wisdom, Hoodoo, Ifá, Òrìṣà studies, Spiritualism, and sacred mystery traditions through structured education led by qualified practitioners.
Built for students, initiates, practitioners, and seekers who want authentic education, ethical guidance, and lifelong spiritual development.
Sacred traditions deserve structured learning.
Many people receive initiations, ceremonies, sacred items, or spiritual instructions without clear education about what they received, how to care for it, what their responsibilities are, or how to continue growing.
The School of Sacred Mysteries exists to close that gap — through authentic education, qualified practitioners, and lifelong spiritual development.
Eight departments. One institution.
Each department is anchored in tradition, taught by qualified practitioners, and structured for progressive study — from foundational orientation to advanced ritual and cultural competence.
Ifá Studies
Study Ifá philosophy, Orunmila, Ori, Odù, divination principles, Ebó, ethics, daily practice, and spiritual responsibility.
Òrìṣà Studies
Learn about Èṣù, Ogun, Ọ̀ṣun, Ṣàngó, Ọya, Obàtálá, Egúngún, and other sacred forces through stories, songs, offerings, taboos, prayers, and practical application.
Ancestor & Egúngún Studies
Explore ancestral reverence, family lineage, spiritual responsibility, ancestor altars, offerings, prayers, healing, and intergenerational wisdom.
Hoodoo & Conjure Studies
Study African American folk spirituality, roots, herbs, Psalms, candles, oils, spiritual baths, protection work, road opening, and ethical ritual practice.
Spiritualism & Mediumship
Explore spirit communication, Kardecian Spiritualism, mediumship development, spiritual discernment, healing, protection, and responsible spirit work.
Ritual Arts
Learn altar building, spiritual cleansing, offerings, ritual design, sacred space, candle work, prayers, spiritual tools, and ceremony structure.
Esoteric & Occult Studies
Study mysticism, symbolism, astrology, planetary wisdom, sacred philosophy, cosmology, spiritual laws, and comparative esoteric traditions.
Language & Sacred Culture
Learn Yoruba pronunciation, songs, prayers, oriki, proverbs, cultural etiquette, sacred vocabulary, and historical context.
Learn from qualified practitioners.
Life After Hand of Ifá
What to do after receiving Hand of Ifá.
Foundations of Ifá & Òrìṣà
A beginner-friendly introduction to Ifá, Ori, Orunmila, Òrìṣà, Odù, prayer, and spiritual responsibility.
Ancestor Work Foundations
Learn how to honor ancestors safely, ethically, and consistently.
Ritual Arts 101
A practical introduction to altars, offerings, cleansing, prayers, candles, and sacred space.
Hoodoo Foundations
An introduction to roots, herbs, Psalms, conjure, protection, cleansing, and folk spiritual practice.
Yoruba Songs & Prayers
Learn pronunciation, meaning, context, and sacred use.
Traditions taught by those who carry them.
Akinsoji Ifagunwa Oyaniyun Elebuibon
Akinsoji Ifagunwa Oyaniyun Elebuibon is a Babaláwo and Babalórìṣà from Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria. He comes from the respected Elebuibon lineage and is the son of High Chief Ifagbemi Elebuibon, the Araba of Osogbo, and Iyalórìṣà Oyelola Elebuibon. Raised within traditional Yoruba spiritual practice, he has spent his life studying and practicing Ifá, Òrìṣà traditions, ritual work, sacred stories, Yoruba spiritual philosophy, and traditional ceremony. For more than 15 years, he has worked independently as a priest, teacher, and spiritual guide, teaching students across the world and supporting people through Ifá consultations, Ebó guidance, initiation education, and traditional spiritual practice.
From our shelves
Oils, candles, soaps, baths, waters, dirts, incense, and ceremony kits — shipped directly to you.
A home for students, initiates, and practitioners.
Three tiers, one continuous path of study.
For beginners and curious students.
- ◆ Monthly live classes
- ◆ Access to the resource library
- ◆ Community discussion access
- ◆ Beginner learning paths
For students who have received Hand of Ifá, Òrìṣà initiations, ceremonies, or sacred items.
- ◆ Masterclasses & practical workshops
- ◆ Live Q&A with faculty
- ◆ PDFs, recordings, and study tracks
- ◆ Continuing education for initiates
For advanced students, ritual workers, priests, and serious practitioners.
- ◆ Advanced classes and case studies
- ◆ Faculty conversations
- ◆ Ethics training
- ◆ Leadership & mentorship development
Begin Your Study of the Sacred Mysteries
Whether you are new to African Traditional and Diasporic spiritual traditions or already initiated and seeking deeper guidance, The School of Sacred Mysteries offers structured education, qualified teachers, and practical support for lifelong learning.
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