The Mami Wata Spirit

The Mami Wata Spirit is recorded by the griots (keepers of history) of ancient African Societies and stories of Mami Wata go back more than 4000 years. Mami Wata is usually depicted as a mermaid-like figure and large serpent coils around her, head between her breasts.

Mami Wata – Water Spirit

Often referred to in pigeon english as Mammy Water, she brings the meaning that mermaids and other water spirits do;  wild freedom, rebellious spirits and ferocious independence. Water spirits cannot be contained and on land those aligned with Mami Wata avoid settling in one place.  You may be unaware this spirit is guiding you but signs are craving repeating cleansing, healing, and progression. Also you may have strong psychic and intuitive powers, and may even be clairvoyant.

Mami Wata
The Psychic

A spirit archetype closely with the Mami Wata spirit is The Psychic.  As part of the archetype card deck her meanings upright are : warmth, psychic, romantic proposals, caring, attraction, artistic, diplomatic, intelligence, affection, sensitive, offers, invitations, tactful, following your heart, charm, taking action, emotional, dating, creative, gentle, gentlemanly behaviour, chivalry, romantic dreamer, peace loving, being swept off your feet, imaginative, graceful

As an archetype the Psychic can also be male and bears the following description: The Psychic card can represent proposals, offers, good news and invitations. The news or offers he brings usually carry with them a lot of excitement. They are the kinds of offers or news we hope to receive. An action taker, this card can be an indication that now is the time to take action and follow your heart or that you are about to get swept off your feet. The Psychic can also signify gentleness, affection and warmth. It can also represent grace under pressure or diplomacy so you may find yourself acting as a mediator in resolving any disputes or conflict. If representing a person The Psychic is a charming adult (usually 20-35 years of age and usually male) who is emotional, romantic, caring, gentle and idealistic. He is chivalrous, warm, tactful and a peace lover or good negotiator. He may be a water sign such as Cancer,