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B. J. O. S. (Babalawo of Ominira Society)

B. J. O. S. (Babalawo of Ominira Society) is a title for a spiritual leader or priest within the Ifá tradition of Yoruba religion. A Babalawo is knowledgeable in divination, lore, and rituals that connect individuals with spiritual guidance from the ancestors and Orishas (deities). The Ominira Society is a specific community or organization that upholds certain practices and teachings. Together, the Babalawo of the Ominira Society serves as a custodian of spiritual wisdom, providing guidance, performing ceremonies, and maintaining the religious and cultural traditions associated with the Ifá system.