Learn all about Iemanjá in Umbanda – Blog

Yemanja in Umbanda she is known as the goddess of the waters and queen of the sea, her name derives from her African origin, meaning ‘mother whose child is a fish’. In Umbanda, she is considered the mother of several Orixás and that is why she also guarantees her possession over the fertility powers and is the main caretaker of the fishermen, being responsible for taking care of the homes and keeping them in perfect peace and unity, among all who reside in Umbanda. same house.

Yemanjá in Umbanda has enormous strength and acceptance, and is also represented in other cultures, such as Candomblé, Quimbanda and even in the Catholic, with the name of Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes.

Celebration of Iemanjá in Umbanda

The days of celebration of Iemanjá can change according to the region and the cultural precepts of each territory. See below a list of some Brazilian states that have a cult and party around Iemanjá in Umbanda, with the following dates:

• City of Teresina the festivities take place in the month of February;
• In the State of Rio de Janeiro the parties take place in December;
• In the States of Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul, the parties are held in the month of February;
• In the State of São Paulo the parties take place in December;
• In the state of Ceará, the festival takes place in August.

The basis of the celebrations are the months of December on the 31st and in February on the 2nd, but we can have variations as in Ceará, where the cult takes place in August, to equate with Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes.

Rituals for Yemanja in Umbanda

The rituals that are performed are mainly based on the adoration that people have and the feeling of gratitude. Remembering that depending on the religion that will perform the cult for Iemanjá, some differences are investigated.

However, there are also some singularities between the celebrations for Iemanjá in Umbanda and in other religions, being the rituals that are performed preferably in regions close to the sea, except in Candomblé that performs its ritual in a closed altar. And the types of songs, after all, it’s the sea mermaid, and that’s why it’s common to have several songs focused on her.

These rituals have similar preparations using:

• Candles and parades;
• Objects with silver;
• Stones like pearl and aquamarine that are references to its nature of water and sea;
• White flowers;

But in Umbanda, there are also specific flowers to honor the goddess, such as:

• White roses;
• white orchids;
• white chrysanthemums;
• White palms;
• White Angelica;

The most common rituals take place at the end and beginning of the year, but it can happen that they invoke Iemanjá in rituals that grants them wishes and blessings.

Understanding Yemanjá’s children in Umbanda

The children of Iemanjá in Umbanda are known for being protective and welcoming, both the daughters who are considered as loving people and who always receive all people with affection and love, as well as the children, these are the representation of the protection of Iemanjá, being discreet people in everything they do and aspire to.

When we talk about the children of Iemanjá, we need to think that they are seen as sophisticated people, becoming graceful at any time, so they are people who, in general, care about others and emanate care with their correlates. They are definitely people with great joy and who love to be with family and friends, always looking for a balanced and stable union between everyone they approach.

Thus, they are represented by strong and determined people, but at a disadvantage are resentful people who tend to be a little more plump.

Those who have Iemanjá as their mother should use some objects that represent to her all the respect and affection they have, being the following holes:

• Odoya Yemanja;
• Odociaba Yemanja;
• Marabô Doya Yemanja.

Being a son of Iemanjá is having wisdom and keeping the family together and happy, always cherishing the good foundations of a good relationship that is communication and truthfulness between peers.

Finally, we see that Iemanjá in Umbanda has a brave foundation in unity and keeping peace between family relationships, being revered in many ways and worshiped by Umbanda for its offerings and thanks.

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