Mami Wata
Goddess of Emotional
Nakedness
Diaspora
Mami Wata and her sisters live in the Ikpoba River in Benin City, Nigeria, but the ancient mermaid goddess is her own global pantheon. Mami Wata influences emotions and gifts her followers with clairvoyance and healing powers.
Mami Wata’s Guidance
Hide no more. The emotional nakedness you avoid is your superpower, not your shame.
Embodiment
Being emotionally naked means being vulnerable enough for the real you to shine through. Vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness.
Practice being transparent. Start with the people closest to you. Say, “I haven’t been showing the whole me. But I am starting today.” Have the courage to feel and express your feelings without people pleasing.
Speak your truth. Share your story. Cultivate an appreciation for vulnerability in others. Become comfortable with feeling uncomfortable and making others uncomfortable.
Goddess Declaration
“I have the courage to be vulnerable.”
Card Meanings
Temple 1: Threshold Guardians
1. Nana Buluku
2. Mawu-Lisa
Temple 2: Ancestors
3. Sawtche
4. Tituba
5. Mbuya Nehanda
6. Sara la Kali
7. Marie Laveau
Temple 3: Conjurers
8. Ngame
9. Modjadji
10. Ma’at
11. Tanit
12. Seven Sisters
Temple 5: Shadows
18. Jumbie
19. Long Bubby Suzi
20. Aunt Nancy
21. Soucouyant
22. Gang Gang Sara
23. Medusa
24. Mamlambo
Temple 6: Lovers
25. Oshun
26. Qetesh
27. Erzulie Dantor
28. Mbokomu
29. Ala
Temple 7: Griots
30. Mami Wata
31. Yasigi
32. Mama Djombo
33. Mame Coumba Bang
34. Nunde
Temple 8: Queens
Temple 9: High Priestesses
40. Yemaya
41. iNkosazana
42. Ayizan
43. a-Bol-Nimba
44. Iset