Yemoja Quotes

Yemoja was the root and Osun was the blossom, forever reaching for the sky. And so, Yemoja pretended to understand her sister, and Osun pretended she was understood.

mouth to speak Yemoja’s words. But before I can begin, his eyes open, black pupils swallowing the white.

Yemoja warned against revealing ourselves to humankind, but is this not different?

welcome you. Gathered, you will be blessed by Mother Yemoja, who will ease your journey. May Olodumare take you home to safety and peace. Come forth.

I flex my feet, twisting my ankles. The memory reminds me of my mother’s tenacity. Of her love for me and of Yemoja’s blessing even before I was re-created. Of the orisa’s courage in creating more Mami Wata. It reminds me of my own determination. My choice. My decision to have the fortitude to make things right. To get the twins and the rings.

Well, you should be. It’s a part of your heritage, hon. All of our heritage, actually. You see, Yemaya, or Yemoja, is an orisha. A great spirit. A water deity. She is a protector of women, especially those in childbirth. So, we adorn this place with royal blue to invite her into this place and protect all of our expectant mothers.