Yemaya is embellished with silver-tone shell and dolphin charms, 3 faux seed pearls at her throat. She wears a 2 tone-blue embroidery floss belt with 2 shell & 2 faux pearl beads, a silver spiral. She has silver spirals on a ocean-blue background, silver and crystal glitter accents. Image around head is by unknown artist, Land of the Goddess blog/wordpress. When her people were forced onto slave ships, Yemaya went, too, and she became their Goddess of the Ocean. Like water she represents both change and constancy--bringing forth life, protecting it, and changing it as is necessary. Many followers honor Yemaya with celebrations on New Year's Eve, particularly in Brazil. Gathering at ocean's edge, floating candles are set adrift along with gifts and wishes. SYMBOLS: Ocean, rivers, mermaids, the virgin Mary, New Year's Eve, February 2, the North Star, half moon, rivers, dreams, pound cake, boats and ships, fans, sacred dance, and the Number 7. Fish, ducks, doves, peacocks, feathers, chickens, snakes, and all sea creatures. Oranges, tropical flowers, yams, grain, seaweed and other plants that grow in the ocean. Scented soaps, raspberry, cinnamon, balsam. Silver, pearls, mother of pearl, coral, moonstone, crystal quartz, turquoise, and any blue gem or bead. Colors sky blue, silver, white, green, and especially a blue dress with full skirt of 7 layers to represent ocean waves or the seven seas.
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