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MOTHER OF WATER

Emotions

Ancestral Principles: in the flow, compassionate, empathic

Element: Water

Declaration: I am filled with the power of love.

Sacred Inheritance: All of the work you have done on yourself is paying off — with the energy of love and peace. Listen to your inner voice. Trust the intuitive guidance coming your way. Your powers have never steered you wrong. You have only neglected to trust them. Believe who people show themselves to be. Believe what your third eye shows you to be the truth.

This ancestor rules all things when it comes to our emotions. She also has healer priestess energy. But you don’t want this to be wounded healer energy. Be sure to take care of you so that your cup is full enough to give to others.

Ancestral Memory: The Mother of Water comes forward as Yemaya, Yoruba orisha of motherly love and the ocean. Originally a river goddess, she crossed the seas with her children to spread divine love, mercy and compassion. She is a guardian, the source of water and life.

Lineage Healing: For many of your ancestors, embodying love was a liability. Being vulnerable left them open to being hurt in difficult situations. When you choose the power of openness and vulnerability you heal them. You do not need to make choices from fear and lock in the same way they did.

Shadow Aspect (Reversed): Being a martyr does not serve you or anyone else. Overgiving is not an act of love, but an act of control. There is clingy, desperate energy all around you.

Tarot Correspondence: Queen of Cups

Ritual: Take a moon bath. Sit naked in the light of the moon and be with your emotions.