Spiritual Yemaya - Goddess of the Ocean and Healer of Souls

Spiritual Yemaya

Yemaya, known as the Goddess of the Ocean, is one of the orishas (deities) that is much loved and respected in the Candomble and Santeria religions. Many people around the world believe that her power is limitless, and therefore pay homage to her, and seek her blessings in personal matters.

According to the book, Santeria The Religion A Legacy of Faith, Rites, and Magic by Migene Gonzalez-Wipper, Yemaya..."identified with the sea, but is also the symbol of motherhood and protects women in their endeavors."

In addition, she is associated with the moon, seashells and stones found by the seaside. Her principal colors are white or crystal and blue.

Migene Gonzalez-Wipper describes an interesting anecdote in one of her books about a woman, and her steadfast belief in Yemaya.

The woman's young son had died while swimming in strong and dangerous undercurrents near the coast of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Police rescue team and lifeguards searched for the body, but to no avail. Although the search had been called off, the mother was determined to find her dead son's body. The police felt the search was useless since they believed that, "...the powerful undercurrents in these water had driven the body toward the ocean floor..." Nevertheless, the mother pleaded for one last search.

As Mermaid

After much pleading from the mother, the police decided to grant her last wish. When they were far out to sea, she instructed the officers to stop the boat. She kneeled, and began to pray. With tears rolling down her face, she supplicated to Yemaya for the return of her son's body. Then, she took out four white candles from her bag, and threw them overboard. According to Migene Gonzalez-Wipper, "...few minutes later, the rescue squad...watched, aghast, as the boy's body surfaced at the same spot where the candles had sunk into the water."

For those who believe, everything is possible.

Nothing in life is impossible if your faith is strong and you truly believe. Miracles do happen everyday.

You can attain further information on the mysteries of Santeria by reading Migene Gonzalez-Wipper's books. I highly recommend them.

Prayer

Oh Divine Yemaya, "bring health and strength to those worthy to receive it. We hope, dear Lady, that through your intercession we receive what we ask for in prayer. Although we know that, because of our faults, we do not deserve what we ask for, we beg you nevertheless to answer our prayers. Amen."

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My Divine Goddess, pray for us now and always...

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