Yemaya is the Orisha of the sea. fertility and motherhood. She is nurturing, healing and creates peace and calm in a person's life. She rules all things connected with the sea, motherhood and the care and raising of children. She provides a safe haven for those who are seeking healing or help. Yemaya's sacred number is 7 and her sacred colors are blue, white and silver which symbolizes deep water like a pool of stillness where one can go into meditation without disturbance from outside forces.