Ndi Egede, also known as Ndi Abo, the Second Ancestors, were sent by Chukwu Okike after abomination first entered the world. Armed with the sacred Otunsi, they came to cleanse the land and restore spiritual balance. Their legacy lives on through the descendants of Eri and Nshi, who still carry this divine responsibility today. This teaching explores their sacred mission and why their presence still matters in our journey toward healing and wholeness.

Ndi Mbu, or First Ancestors, are the most ancient spiritual roots of Ndi Igbo people, beings of great wisdom and strength who walked the earth before and after death entered human experience. Known as Ushi Aka, these dwarf-like ancestors still guide us today through dreams, rituals, and ancestral memory. This teaching explores who they are, how they continue to influence us, and how to honour them as eternal guardians of Igbo consciousness.

Otunsi is a sacred spiritual instrument used by Nri priests in Igbo tradition to remove abominations and restore purity to the land. Given by Chukwu Okike to the ancient ancestors known as Ndi Egede, Otunsi carries the divine authority to cleanse the land and its people whenever spiritual pollution occurs. It remains a powerful symbol of healing, balance, and sacred responsibility in Igbo culture.

These questions are designed to help you assess your grasp of foundational concepts in Odinani. If you can confidently answer each one without referencing any material, it’s a strong sign that you have a solid basic understanding.

For a spiritually called person to find peace and purpose, they must first come into alignment with (Nne)Agwu. This process is referred to as Ekwerem Agwu, a spiritual agreement and acceptance of one’s calling.

In Odinani, Alusi represent powerful forces that bridge the gap between the earthly realm and the divine. Acting as spiritual guides, Alusi as a medium for cosmic forces ensures harmony, prosperity, and justice for the people and communities that acknowledge or engage them.

In Igbo cosmology and spirituality, Aja Ani (the sacred earth)acts as a spiritual guide.A person’s connection to their motherland—the land of their ancestors—forms the foundation of their identity, culture, and spiritual path.

In Igbo cosmology, time is a sacred rhythm governed by the four market days: Eke, Orie, Afo, and Nkwo. These market days, known collectively as Izu Ano Mbosi Ano (The Four Days of the Week), are central to Igbo understanding of life, time, and spirituality. They serve as spiritual guides and continue to affect the lives of those born under their influence from birth to death.

In the spiritual framework of Odinani, Ndi Ichie (ascended ancestors) play an essential role as spiritual guides. They are the elders of the spirit world, mediating on behalf of their descendants and actively participating in their spiritual journeys, and revered for having lived honorable lives and fulfilled their spiritual destinies.

In Igbo spirituality, Mmiri (water) serves as a spiritual guide that embodies the energy of purity, renewal, and divine wisdom. We believe that every human being emerged from water and that primodial water continues to flow through each person’s spiritual path, representing life, rebirth, and spiritual cleansing. Every Igbo person has a unique connection to the element of water, with the water bodies near their homeland or ancestral village acting as spiritual anchors.

Animanu Mmuo—spirit animals are guides that embody intuition, instinct, and the primal wisdom that guides human experiences. In Igbo spirituality, spirit animals are powerful spiritual guides that offer insight, protection, and deep connection to the natural and supernatural realms.

In Odinani, the concept of Chi encompasses multiple layers of existence and influence. Chi plays a pivotal role in the life of every individual. This post explores Chi as a life force, spiritual calling, energy of the market day of birth, reincarnator, and divine force in flesh.

Nso are sacred prohibitions or taboos that govern behavior and practices within the Igbo community. They are considered inviolable rules set by the ancestors and the divine forces to ensure order and harmony.

In Odinani, bells are sacred tools used to connect the physical world (Uwa Mmadu) with the spiritual realm (Uwa Mmuo). This resonance makes bells powerful tools for invoking spiritual beings, cleansing spaces, and guiding rituals.

Spiritual hygiene in the form of purification rituals are an essential part of Odinani. Using an egg for purification is a powerful method to cleanse oneself of negative energies and restore spiritual balance. This post will guide you through an effective purification technique using an egg and water.

In Odinani, the practice of using an egg for purification is a powerful and symbolic ritual that can help to cleanse the body, spirit, and soul of negative energies. This guide will walk you through the process, to ensure that you can perform the ritual with intention and in the right way.

Libation, known as "Itu Sa Ihe na Ana" in Odinani, is a sacred practice that serves multiple spiritual purposes. It is a ritual of offering, acknowledgment, and communication with the spiritual and natural realms by pouring liquid or throwing food on the ground or towards the earth (Ana).

Nso (Onwa) Nwanyi pertains to the monthly period of menstruation and its implications on spiritual practices, particularly Igo Mmuo (ritual veneration). This post gets into the reasons why menstruating persons should relax from Igo Mmuo during their period, the energy dynamics involved, and the spiritual significance of menstrual cycles.

Akuilu or Akilu—Bitter kola, known for its effective spiritual and medicinal properties, is an important item that can be used in Igbo spiritual practices, especially in Igo Mmuo (spiritual veneration or meditation). This powerful fruit of nature is believed to open spiritual senses like sight or clear vision, cleanse negative energies, and bring about positive transformations.

In Igbo spirituality, traditional items like Edo, which can be either red or yellow chalk or camwood, are powerful tools for spiritual communication and rituals. Using Edo in Igo Mmuo (spirit veneration or meditative) rituals is a way to connect with ancestors, deities, and other spiritual entities, asking for grace, guidance, protection, and blessings.