🌊 Honoring Yemaya Mother of the Sea on September 7
As the moonlight reflects off gentle tides, we move closer to September 7, the feast day of Yemaya Mother of the Sea—the divine Orisha of the ocean, the protector of women, children, and emotional healing. In the Yoruba tradition and throughout the African diaspora, she is beloved and deeply revered.
She is often associated with Our Lady of Regla, and this date is celebrated across spiritual communities in Cuba, Brazil, Nigeria, and beyond. Her essence is powerful yet nurturing. She is the divine mother—the womb of creation—her waters washing away sorrow and planting new life.
🌊 Who Is Yemaya?
Yemaya Mother of the Sea is the Orisha of saltwater, lunar wisdom, fertility, and maternal protection. She represents the womb of the world, connected to the ocean’s depth and the heart’s capacity for unconditional love. In iconography, she often appears as a mermaid, cloaked in blues and whites, adorned in shells, pearls, and silver.
She brings emotional healing, fierce protection, and soothing grace. She is also a guardian of transformation, helping us release pain, nurture ourselves, and move with the flow of divine timing.
Learn more about her here.
🕊️ Sacred Tools for Devotion from Healing Lotus Shop
When honoring Yemaya Mother of the Sea, create a sacred space with intentional offerings—blue cloths, seashells, silver coins, and fresh white flowers. Here are hand-selected devotional tools from our shop, each chosen to reflect her beauty and grace:
🐚 Handmade Cowrie Shell Pull-String Bracelet
Carry Yemaya’s energy on your wrist with this natural cowrie shell bracelet. Adjustable and perfect for ritual or everyday wear.
🧵 Cowrie Shell String Choker Necklace
A sacred adornment to wear in ritual or when needing emotional comfort. Shells carry the vibration of Yemaya’s waves and womb.
🐚 Florida Fighting Conch Shell
Harvested ethically and rich in symbolism, this shell embodies strength, rebirth, and ocean power—perfect for altars, offerings, or sacred baths.
Stunning iridescent shells perfect for smudging, water offerings, or holding Yemaya’s sacred objects. They honor her deep-sea beauty and protect against emotional heaviness.
📖 African Cowrie Shell Divination Book
Learn how cowrie shells have been used in African spiritual traditions for divination and communication with Orishas like Yemaya. Deepen your connection through wisdom and ritual.
A ritual sphere crafted in Yemaya’s sacred blue and white with a centered cowrie shell. Keep it on your altar or carry it for spiritual grounding.
A simple yet powerful bead bracelet for honoring Yemaya’s protective presence daily. Great for spiritual protection and oceanic alignment.
🧜🏾♀️ 5-Inch Yemaya Statue
Petite and powerful. A beautiful statue for travel altars or bedside devotion, radiating Yemaya’s serene, oceanic energy.
Larger and full of presence. Perfect as a centerpiece for serious devotion, ritual work, and long-term altar setups.
🌬️ Yemaya Cologne (Spray Bottle)
Spiritually refreshing and ocean-scented. Use for cleansing, preparing your aura, or spraying on her altar.
💦 Yemaya Cologne (Classic Bottle)
Traditional and soft—perfect for ritual baths, anointing, or everyday connection to Yemaya’s loving energy.
This deep blue oil is a must-have. Use to dress candles, anoint tools, or wear during ceremonies. Charged with Yemaya’s healing vibration.
📘 Yemaya Devotional Book by Baba Raul Canizares
Dive into the rich history, prayers, and altar practices of Yemaya. A must-have for Orisha devotees.
Our signature blue and white candles are infused with sacred energy. In the meantime, substitute with a plain white candle dressed with Yemaya oil and surrounded by shells.
🌟 Crystals for Yemaya Mother of the Sea
As you continue building your altar or ritual set for Yemaya Mother of the Sea, consider including crystals that mirror her oceanic energy and divine feminine flow. Blue and white crystals resonate deeply with her, offering protection, emotional healing, and energetic alignment with the water element.
Here are a few to consider:
🐬Aquamarine
Known as the “Mermaid Stone,” aquamarine connects directly to Yemaya’s tranquil, flowing energy. It soothes emotional trauma, encourages gentle communication, and brings the peace of still waters.
📎 [Aquamarine]
🤍 Selenite
A crown chakra stone, selenite brings clarity, purity, and light. Use it to cleanse your altar, hold your prayers, or call in Yemaya’s guidance during meditation.
📎 [Selenite]
🌙 Moonstone
Symbolizing the sacred feminine and ocean tides, moonstone is deeply aligned with Yemaya. Use it in moon rituals, especially near her feast day or during the full moon.
📎 [Moonstone]
🌀Lapis Lazuli
Lapis awakens ancient wisdom and divine intuition. With its deep blue tone flecked with gold, it honors Yemaya’s regal presence as a queen and protector.
📎 [Lapis Lazuli]
💙 Yemaya Ritual Suggestions
To celebrate Yemaya Mother of the Sea, try one of the following rituals on or around September 7:
- Ocean Offering: Bring 7 white flowers and pour coconut milk or honey into the sea (or a water bowl if landlocked). Whisper your prayers.
- Anointed Candle Work: Dress a white candle with Yemaya oil, place it in a dish of salt or shells, and light it for protection and healing.
- Spiritual Bath: Mix sea salt, Yemaya cologne, white petals, and Florida water into warm bathwater. Soak with intention and prayer.
- Altar Setup: Include conch shells, Makuta ball, her statue, cowrie jewelry, and offerings like watermelon, coconut, or silver coins.
Speak to her from your heart. Her language is emotion and intuition.
🌊 Yemaya Mother of the Sea: A Closing Prayer
“Great Mother of the Sea,
Wash over me with peace.
Carry away my fears,
And return me whole again.”
Let Yemaya hold you in her arms, guide you with her waves, and remind you that even in your deepest moments, you are never alone.
💫 Explore Our Orisha Collection
Whether you are devoted to Yemaya or walk with other divine energies from the Orisha pantheon, our Orisha Collection is curated with deep love and reverence. You’ll find:
- Devotional tools
- Jewelry and ritual wear
- Statues, oils, colognes, and altar pieces
- Books and guides for deeper learning
Let your spirit lead the way.
As always, I thank you for walking this sacred path with Healing Lotus Shop.
With oceans of love,
Priscilla,
Healing Lotus Shop 🪷