New concept: Yémayà
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An Exceptional Ecological Slow-Farm Lodge: A Space for Inspiration and Connection
Mission
Harnessing your 'born' talent at Yémayà
In our society, we often find ourselves restricted by our “educated” talents, which are skills we’ve acquired through formal learning and societal expectations. While there is nothing inherently wrong with cultivating these abilities, they may fail to bring us the satisfaction necessary for lasting happiness.
Yémayà presents a unique opportunity for individuals to rediscover and cultivate their “born” talents—innate abilities that come naturally and that infuse us with energy and joy. I believe that by identifying, nurturing, and sharing our “born” talents, we can unlock the potential for infinite happiness!
Empowering your 'born' talent: Yémayà's toolkit and community
The Yémayà concept offers a unique toolkit designed to help individuals discover, develop, and share their “born” talents. Yémayists actively participate in creating a supportive community that encourages each member’s journey, transforming Yémayà into a nurturing space where everyone can passionately express their innate abilities.
Inspired by nature and mother earth, Yémayà emphasizes ecological balance and instinctively empowers our “born” talents. This commitment ensures that all our activities align with sustainable practices and respect the natural cycles of the environment.
The Elemental Source of Yémayà: Nurturing Growth and Connection
At the heart of Yémayà are five elements, each representing a distinct aspect of existence. This framework allows individuals to identify and connect with a specific aspect that requires attention, guiding their personal growth and empowering them to contribute meaningfully to the community.
Water
The element of WATER represents fertility. WATER is the source of all life, and is reflected in Yémayà through the cultivation of homegrown products such as wine, olive oil, honey, and flowers. These products are essential to Yémayà, serving as resources for other elements. This aspect has a significant ecological impact, emphasizing the responsible use of resources and establishing a strong connection to the element of EARTH. It is also strongly linked to the element of FIRE, as the cultivation process demands passion and energy.
Wood
The element of WOOD represents talent. TALENT serves as the foundation of creativity within Yémayà, expressed through workshops such as cooking, winemaking, soapmaking, and yoga. These workshops nurture individual talents, with the products created representing resources of the EARTH element. However, developing these talents also requires insight and knowledge, represented by the element of METAL.
Fire
The passion for action is another key aspect of Yémayà, and is represented by the element of FIRE, emphasizing the importance of active engagement. Participating in activities with enthusiasm leads to clear insights (METAL). Yet, the journey to discover one’s passion also requires wisdom, symbolized by the element of WATER.
Earth
EARTH serves as the connection between all the elements, manifesting in Yémayà through the land and structures. It represents a product of creation (WOOD) and provides a space for sharing wisdom (WATER). However, it requires ongoing care and maintenance to remain fertile.
Metal
Metal represents the sharing of insights, nurturing the creativity of both yourself and others (WOOD). However, this process requires passion and commitment (FIRE) to truly flourish.
The name Yémayà
Yémayà = Yey Omo Eja = Mother Whose Children are Fish
Yémayà is a prominent deity in the Yoruba religion, originating from the Yoruba people of West Africa, where she is revered as an Orisha—a spirit sent by a higher divinity to guide creation and humanity thrive on Ayé (EARTH). Yémayà is associated with motherhood, fertility, and the nurturing of all living beings. She is also known in South America due to the Trans-Atlantic slave trade, where she is celebrated as the Queen of the Ocean, the patron spirit of fishers, and a protector of shipwreck survivors. She embodies the feminine principle of creation and the spirit of moonlight.
She is often syncretized with Virgin Mary or the Virgin of Regla (black virgin) of the Catholic Church. Yémayà is motherly and strongly protective, and cares deeply for all her children, comforting them and cleansing them of sorrow. According to myth, when her waters broke, it caused a great flood creating rivers and streams and the first mortal humans were created from her womb.
Yémayà: embodiment of light blue serenity and divine fertility
Colors: light blue and crystal
Ritual garment color: light blue
Ritual jewelry or necklace: crystalline beads
Symbols: shells, sea stones
Sacred objects: porcelain, white jars or metal, fruits and earthen basins
Offers: white roses
Saturday is the consecrated day of Yémayà
She is seen as the Goddess of Humanity and Goddess of Fertility.
