Yemaya

Yemaya, Queen of the Sea, first emerged in Yoruba (now called Nigeria). She is a primordial deity, considered the mother of all. She has often been associated with the Virgin Mary which helped spread devotion throughout Latin America. She is beloved on all levels even if a practitioner is not part of any of those cultural wisdom traditions. Some perceive Yamaha to be at the root of numerous ancient goddesses, including Isis. Her story tells of how she accompanied enslaved devotees to the Western Hemisphere, where her love and compassion took root and nourished the spirit of all who were forced to find new homes in strange lands. If you have ever been uprooted and re-inhabited into a new situation, you will benefit by calling on Yemaya. She is among the most beloved and prominent spirit within the traditions of Candomblé, Santeria, and other African diaspora traditions. You can explore Yemaya as mother, healer, lover, witch, warrior, and mermaid. She has many paths to higher spiritual w