This manual has been prepared to help the olorisha achieve the understanding, followed by practical experience needed to command change, in your continuing understanding and mastery of the secrets of our forefathers. YOU will often find the need to be given direction. This direction will be provided by the wisdom of an elder, or the voice of the oracle. You cannot sacrifice without divination, you cannot interpret dreams without divination, you cannot create a talisman nor make Ifa medicine without divination. These facts must be understood and accepted before you attempt to go any further.
This manual and its contents are to be considered awo (secret); from the aspect that this information is a form of empowerment and restricted only to those authorized within our lineage to have this knowledge and to use it.