Yemaya, the West African Goddess of Creation-- a merciful, healing goddess known for her kindness and benevolence.
Often depicted as a mermaid, Yemaya is associated with women’s issues, childbirth, fertility, conception, love, healing, and the home. She is known for her ties to the moon, the ocean, and the feminine mystique. As a creation goddess, Yemaya is regarded as the Mother of All. It is said her womb gave birth to the fourteen Yoruba goddesses and gods, as well as the first human woman and man. Her uterine waters are said to have created the oceans, where all life sprang forth.
Yemaya the Orisha of the Oceans & Seas.
Also known as Yemoja, Iemanja, Yemanja
Maternity | Love | Protection | Healing | Inspiration
She helps us with motherhood, family, relationships, fertility, pregnancy, healing, and protection.
Friday & Saturday are her days for offerings.
Her number is 7.
Feast Day: She has several Celebrations during the year depending on your religion and culture. Some are on Mother's Day, Sept. 7, Dec. 8, Jan. 1 and Feb 2.
Favorite colors: white & light blue
Favorite gifts: comb and mirror, silver coins, cowrie shells, flowers, perfume, and white & light blue ribbons.
Favorite plants: white rose and white gladiolus
Favorite foods: all seafood, papaya, watermelon, rice, white corn, shellfish, fish, prawns, hen, and lettuce.
Favorite Beverage: Champagne, sparkling wine, and latte.
Prayer to Yemaya by Zolrack
O mother of the waters!
Great is your power, your strength, and your light.
Great is the love you have for your sons
As is the wisdom with which you govern
From all oceans and seas.Let my request reach you
And do me the favor
Of removing enemies from my path
And smother my fears.
Let neither sadness enter my home,
Nor grudges nor sorrow.
Let neither sadness enter my home,
Nor grudges nor sorrow.
Let your greatness
Be the greatest wealth you dispense to me.
Hail, Yemaya, lady Yanaina,
Whatever your name,
Whatever the beaches and coasts
Your waters may kiss.
Whatever the incessant rhythm
Of your waves, of your seas,
I entrust in you my faith
As part of God's creation on this Earth
And this is why I ask you
Because I know my request shall be granted
If it is just and well deserved by me.
You will receive this candle. It stands about 7 inches tall! along with my yemaya oil.
Thanks for looking!
