Defining Aleyo & A Few Tips

The definition of the term "Aleyo" can differ depending on who you ask and what their practice is. Some will use an endearing tone as if they are speaking to a baby. Others will scoff at the word as if it's a "four-letter word".  In Lucumi an ALALEYO is a contraction meaning "outsiders of the faith". In Ifá you can be considered an ALEYO until you have been initiated as a priestess or a priest. The hierarchy in Ifa is the same and will always be. However, the pathway can vary from person to person. How someone is addressed in their ILE is decided by the godparent, elder, or establishing  BABALAWO and IYANIFA of said ILE.  

If you are called an ALEYO please do not get offended as the term is not derogatory in any way.  Ifá is a practice of mystery, obedience, and tradition. Elders may change the conversation when ALEYOS is present as a form of protection and should not be looked at as "gatekeeping". 

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Note From Creator, 

Identifying as an Aleyo is beautiful and whether initiation is in your path or not any spiritual journey to self-enlightenment and cognizance of character should always be supported. AlaafiaAleyo.com was created to be a safe space to learn about: Hoodoo, Voodoo, Santeria, and Ifà.  I promise to work from a space of authenticity, good character, and wisdom.  

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