IFAHOUSE offers an initiatory cycle of 9 degrees. These initiations lead the pilgrim on the path of spiritual elevation, while guaranteeing him material abundance.
The first two consist of harmonizing with the two poles of the universe: the feminine pole represented by the earth, the masculine pole symbolized by the sky.
In the Fa tradition, the earth is considered immortal. She takes everything, accepts everything, digests everything. The earth is also nourishing. She has everything we need to live, she carries all the riches.
Therefore, initiation into the earth confers longevity. It teaches the deep meaning of forgiveness. It harmonizes with the 256 energies that make up the entire universe.
Thanks to this initiation, the initiate discovers that there are no other prohibitions to observe than those set by divine laws.
The esoteric symbol of the first initiation is the dove or the pigeon.
If the first initiation can be compared to a vase, then the second is its lid. If initiation into the energy of the earth instructs the initiate as to the profound meaning of forgiveness, initiation into the energy of the sky teaches rigor and discipline. It familiarizes him with the implacable nature of the laws of the universe. She is like the sun which makes everything grow but which can also burn everything. It is the perfect complement to the first initiation. Both give the pilgrim basic balance.
The esoteric symbol of the second initiation is the rooster or the lion.
The third stage of the journey is the ram initiation. It gives strength, perseverance and resilience.
The energy of the ram is that which allows the pilgrim to overcome the obstacles he encounters during his journey. It is similar to lightning which makes its way from the sky to the earth in a few fractions of seconds. Thanks to this initiation, the initiate may doubt but he will never give up on his objectives.
The esoteric symbol of this initiation is the ram or the buffalo.
Woman holds the power to conceive, carry and give birth to human life. This power is that of the matrix. It is available in 41 aspects.
The number 40 represents times of struggle and trials, the number 1 is that of manifested light. 41 is therefore the number of liberation.
Thanks to the fourth initiation, the pilgrim acquires the capacity to supplant what is commonly called the forces of evil.
The esoteric symbol of this initiation is the calabash.
You know the spiritual value of the cow. Do you know that of the bull?
During an initiation ritual, climbing on the back of a bull means hoisting yourself onto the shoulders of the deceased. That is to say, harmonizing with death to assert oneself as a living being. It is also learning to master your deepest self, your ego.
At the fifth degree, the activation of the force of the Word begins.
The esoteric symbol of the sixth initiation is the white horse.
In the Fa tradition, the horse represents movement, transport, the channel of transmission. It is said to be the mount of light. It is an avatar of the rainbow serpent, the one who keeps the world in balance, the one through whom happiness, wealth and material abundance arrive.
Horse initiation is an accelerator of evolution.
The seventh degree of initiation is that of wisdom. What use are riches and happiness without wisdom?
Hear, listen and accept the words that bless and those that degrade. Accept the ups and downs of life with a smile. Carry your burden but move at your own pace… like the donkey.
The esoteric symbol of this degree is the donkey with erect ears.
It is the degree of limitless material abundance. It is also at this level that the initiate perceives the universe as a whole. Here his perception of God changes.
The peacock is the esoteric symbol of this degree.
The initiation of the triangle is the highest degree, it implies asceticism and seclusion.
Its esoteric symbol, the dark room.