Elders
Iyanifa Oyadele Ogunsina "Olori"
"I have been initiated to the Egungun “a-goon-goon” (ancestral society in Oyatunji Afrikan Village in South Carolina (April 1998), and initiated and ritually trained in Dahomey/Benin Republic to Oya (January 1999) and Sango (August 2000). Elevated & Coronated as Queen "LaReine/Olori" March 2003 in Benin Republic. Initiated to Ifa (May 2013), lastly, I was initiated to the Ogboni Society (October 2018)
As an Oya priestess she has taken me to many parts of West Africa and in various parts of the world; however, there is no place like home ~Dahomey.
My teachings of Orisa worship have been taught to me by my Elders in both Dahomey and Nigeria and by my late Godmother Iyalosa Osunbamike Aduke (ibae). Currently, my Oluwo the former Araba of Ekiti State is Kabiyesi Chief Bode Fasuyi who is based in California.
Iya Oyayemi Ogunsina
My name is Iya Oyayemi Esurinde Ogunsina, I am now an Oya priestess in Isese Agbaye under the guise of My godparents Kabiyesi Chief Bode Fasuyi former Araba of Ekiti State currently residing in California and Iyanifa Olori Oyadele Ogunsina in Maryland.
I’m honored and blessed to be apart of the ATR Community .
I have been a tarot card reader and spiritual advisor for 35 years , an Apetebi for 18 years and a Yayi of Palo Mayombe for 18 yrs.
In my years of experience, I have helped many people who have had trials and tribulations in there everyday lives.
My intentions are to use my God given gifts to help others overcome adversities as they try to fulfill their spiritual destiny.
I am grateful and humble that I have been given the authority and ase from the ancestors, the Orisa and Olodumare as they have mandated me to do.
Mama Dian
I am honored to be an elder for Dawtas of the Moon and part of an amazing team of elders.
My spiritual journey has covered over 35 years of practical application of rituals and learning and it is my honor to share that knowledge.
I have lived in Cuba, Jamaica and the Bahamas and have a Master of Science in Conflict Management.
My specialization of addressing and resolving conflict includes spiritual conflict with a focus on personal relationships. From ancestor altars to candle magick, my focus is on helping individuals understand how to incorporate the spiritual practices of our Ancestors into their everyday lives.
Most recently I have been helping organizations understand the fundamental reasons why so many of us (People of Color) are leaving Christianity and engaging in ATRs. As I learn and grow, it is my honor to continue to share that knowledge with the members and participants of Dawtas of the Moon.
Mama Ada
Ada Lolo Dixon or affectionately known as Mama Ada joined the Dawtas of the Moon family in 2019.
Mama Ada brings a unique perspective to any of her teachings. She hails from West Africa, Igboland, the home of Odianala, the spiritual doctrine of the Igbos of West Africa.
Mama Ada's spiritual practice centers around combining Hoodoo, chaos magic, Sorcery, Quantum Physics to neutralize the negative and accentuate the positive.
Her gifts include divination with Tarot cards and tapping into the spiritual realm for guidance. Her gift for Alchemy transforms oils, candles and herb mixes into powerful spiritual tools to be used in successful spells and rituals. In particular, focusing on mindfulness, entering the Astral realm and developing our innate power for transformational energy is where her strengths lie.
Mama Ada is committed to imparting her knowledge and experience for the betterment of others. Her goal is to interact with like minded others to teach, guide and offer unique direction.
Now more than ever, the voices they tried to silence will now be heard and Mama Ada is happy to be counted amongst them.