People always want to know: "what is the purpose of receiving your Icofa? “ The answer is: This single hand of Orunmila, which is EXACTLY the same for either men or women, is a direct conduit to the energy of the Orisa of Divination. The energy of Orunmila might be equated to the General Practioners in medicine. It is Orunmila's knowledge of all that was and all that will be, that imparts a tremendous insight and power to those connected to it. Other Orisa are more specific in their areas of energy. More like the specialists in medicine. Because Ifa is so intimately connected with balance in our lives, the energy and wisdom of Orunmila is essential to achieve this... for only this overview can place the various parts in their correct order.