Yemaya (Yemanja, Iemanja) is a Goddess and Orisha of Water and Mother Goddess. Her origins are the Yoruban people of Africa. Her gentle energy makes her an approachable Goddess. 

Yemaya is typically depicted as a beautiful woman with long blue or green hair, wearing a white dress. She is often shown holding a conch shell or fish.

Yemaya is the Goddess of:

• Water 
• The Ocean
• Protector of Children and Fishermen
• Fertility
• The Moon
• Femininity

Correspondences

Botanical:

• White flowers
• Jasmine
• Watermelon
• Seaweed
• Anise Seed
• Coconut
• Lemon Balm
• Lotus
• Mint

Symbols of Yemaya:

• Shells
• Mermaids
• Beads
• Moon
• Number seven

Other:

• Planet: Moon
• Colours: Blue, White, Silver
• Crystals: Pearls, Moonstone, Quartz, Turquoise