Characteristics:
Emotion and Intuition: Represents emotions, intuition, and the subconscious mind.
Healing and Purification: Associated with healing, purification, and the fluidity of emotions and thoughts.
Flexibility and Adaptability: Symbolizes flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to go with the flow.
Myths:
Poseidon/Neptune: The Greek/Roman god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses.
Yemaya: In Yoruba mythology, Yemaya is the mother goddess of the ocean, associated with fertility and motherhood.
Rusalka: In Slavic mythology, rusalki are water nymphs or spirits associated with lakes and rivers.
Symbolism:
Color: Blue or silver.
Season: Autumn.
Direction: West.
Astrological Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces.
Tarot Suit: Cups.
Animals: Fish, dolphin, crab.
Crystals: Aquamarine, moonstone, blue lace agate.
Plants/Herbs: Willow, lotus, chamomile.
Elemental Being: Undines or mermaids, representing the spirits of water.