Waves of Blessings!

Saturdays for me is about that mother ocean energy.

I live so close to the ocean but with the rain it makes it hard to visit the ocean as often as I like. My heart sings when I get a visit and my creative energy gets a rejuvenating boost. I have always had a strong attraction to the ocean. Since I can remember I told people my real mother lives in the ocean. Funny how things come full circle. In 2000 I learned how true that statement was. My Spiritual mother Is Yemaya and she takes care of me like no other! 

Maferefun Yemaya! 

(Needle work in progress Inspired by a image I found on google)

Yemayá (also spelled Yemoja, Iemoja, or Yemaya) is one of the most powerful Orishas. She is the mother of all living things, rules over motherhood and owns all the waters of the Earth. She gave birth to the stars, the moon, the sun and most of the Orisha. Yemaya makes her residence in life-giving portion of the ocean (although some of her roads can be found in lagoons or lakes in the forest). Yemaya’s aché is nurturing, protective and fruitful. Yemaya is just as much a loving mother Orisha as she is a fierce warrior that kills anyone who threatens her children. So glad she is my guardian !

So out of love and respect of her I share with you one of my bath & body recipes that nurture the Mind Body & Spirit! 

• 1 cup Epsom Salt
• 1 cup Rock Sea Salt
• 1/2 cup Baking Soda
• 3 drops Spearmint Essential Oil
• 3 drops Gardenia Essential Oil
• 2 drops Honey Dew Essential Oil (hard find but worth it!)
• 20 drops Extra Olive Oil
• 2 drops green food coloring
• 1 drops Blue food coloring
• 1 gallon ziplock bag

Instructions:

Pour the salts and baking soda in a glass bowl. Mix together.

Slowly add essential oils while mixing salts. Please make sure to mix well. Now add food coloring and mix well. Be careful to really stir the bottom color tends to lump there if you are going for a uniform color.

Pour all in ziplock bag and lay flat. This helps it dry without lumps. After 24 hrs place in a mason jar for storage.

After 24 hrs in ziplock bag your salts should only be slightly moist.

Well there you go. I hope you try this, it leaves your skin feeling so soft and the essential oils bring a smile to your heart! Kinda feels like you're wrapped in the oceans embrace.

Stay tune and STAY CRAFTY! 

AuroraSara

(Garage sale find)