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If I say that something is Taboo for me, you may not really understand what that means. However, if I tell you I'm an Israelite and don't eat pork because it's against my religion, you know exactly what that means.
The two concepts are, generally speaking, the same.
Taboo is something that is frowned upon or prohibited from either a social or religious context.
Some things may be taboo across an entire denomination. Some things may be taboo for a specific lineage. Other things are specific to a person. Taboos can be life long or temporary. The taboo is not a punishment. When we choose are destiny, we identified foods, behaviors, colors, etc. that would put us out of alignment with our good fortune. Those specific advisories are called taboos.
Even when you are not in Isese you may instinctively realize that some habits, behaviors, foods, etc. simply don't align with you. You just "stop feeling it" or stop enjoying it. So you cut it off.
Sometimes there are things that have become so ingrained in us that they only show up when you get insight during a divination.
In all cases, they are not meant to hold you back. They are actually meant to propel you forward toward your favorite destiny.
What is the appropriate protocol when you have a friend/colleague/associate/Elder in this tradition as it relates to taboos?
This is my personal feeling. If I tell you I don't eat pork and you serve me pepperoni pizza, you clearly have no regard for me. No respect. I feel the same about taboos in this religion.
You don't have to practice a religion in order to respect things associated with it for those in your circle or orbit.
I dated someone pre-Ifa and they knew I didn't eat port. They told their family as well. I remember the first time their mom said the greens had turkey necks so I could have some. That meant so much to me.
When someone has a taboo, that is how you show your respect for that person.
Temporary taboos are still just as important. If someone has a taboo to avoid something, you still honor it, even if it's just a moment. Asking someone to engage in behavior that violates their taboo is never go.
If you are not sure if what you are asking will violate their taboo, err on the side of caution and don't
How do you learn your taboos?
Divination. Traditionally our parents would learn about some of our life taboos the week we are born. Various divinaton are done to reveal information to them about our destiny, including advisories and taboos.
If you get a Dafa (personal divination) you may be given taboos to observe. These may be permanent or temporary.
In any case, what is for you is revealed from Divination.
I hope you have a better understanding of taboos. Do you have one and something happened to illustrate why you got it? Did you have questions about taboos in general? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Thank you so much for reading.
Modupe O!
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