Yemaya Incense Sticks by Sree Vani, 120 Sticks

Yemaya is the great mother of the sea, the orisha of the ocean and of motherhood itself, nurturing, protective, and endlessly deep. These hand rolled sticks from Sree Vani are burned in her honor, offered by those who seek her maternal care, her protection, and her deep emotional healing. The box holds a generous supply for steady devotional practice.

Key Features

• One hundred twenty incense sticks, six hexagonal packs of twenty, a generous supply for daily practice.
• Hand rolled in India by Sree Vani, offered in devotion to Yemaya.
• Burned to honor the orisha of the ocean and motherhood.
• Suited to protection, healing, comfort, and devotional offering.

Product Details

A set of six hexagonal packs, twenty sticks each, for one hundred twenty incense sticks in total, made in India by Sree Vani. Each stick burns for roughly twenty to thirty minutes on a heat safe incense holder or ash catcher. Burn in a ventilated space, keep the lit stick away from drafts and anything flammable, and let the ash cool fully before disposing.

Spiritual Significance

In Santeria and other Yoruba derived traditions, Yemaya, also spelled Yemaya or Iemanja, is the orisha of the ocean and the mother of many orishas, the maternal source of life. She rules the sea, motherhood, fertility, and the deep, healing currents of emotion, and is honored as a fierce protector of her children. She is associated with the colors blue and white and with the moon and the tides. Devotees turn to her for protection, comfort, fertility, motherhood, and the healing of old emotional wounds. Please note that orisha veneration is a living, initiatory tradition with its own protocols, and this incense is offered as one simple, respectful way to honor Yemaya rather than a substitute for that practice. Burning a stick becomes an act of devotion and intention, working alongside your faith and practice rather than promising any particular outcome.

How to Use

1. Set a stick in a heat safe incense holder or ash catcher, near your Yemaya shrine if you keep one.
2. Light the coated tip, let it catch, then gently fan out the flame so it smolders.
3. Offer the smoke with respect as you ask for protection or healing, or simply honor Yemaya.
4. Allow the ash to cool completely before disposing, and never leave burning incense unattended.

Pairs Well With

• Astral Journey Soy Votive Candle for the moon and the deep, emotional currents Yemaya rules.
• Bulk Black Obsidian Tumbled Stones for protection.
• Pentacle Frankincense Jar Candle as an offering candle.
• Parchment Paper by Espiritu to write a prayer for protection or healing.
• Black Velveteen Bag to keep devotional tokens.

FAQs

Who is Yemaya?
In Santeria and other Yoruba derived traditions, Yemaya is the orisha of the ocean and the mother of many orishas. She rules the sea, motherhood, fertility, and deep emotional healing, and is honored as a fierce protector associated with blue and white.

How many sticks are in a box?
Each box holds six hexagonal packs of twenty sticks, for one hundred twenty sticks in total, a generous supply for steady devotional practice or keeping a shop and altar well stocked.

How is this incense used?
It is burned in Yemaya's honor when asking for protection, comfort, or emotional healing, or simply to show respect. Note that traditional orisha veneration is an initiatory practice with its own protocols, and this is one simple, respectful offering.

How long does each stick burn?
Each stick burns for roughly twenty to thirty minutes, depending on airflow. Light the tip, let it catch, then fan out the flame so the stick smolders on a heat safe holder.

Is it safe to leave burning?
No. Never leave burning incense unattended, keep it away from flammable items and drafts, and let the ash cool completely before disposing. Burn it in a well ventilated space.