In Her Element.

In Her Element.

In Yoruba Philosophy Ashe is life force energy. Whether it is a person, a natural substance, or an orisha, these all have ashe. Ashe is someone or something’s energy or spirit.

In Yoruba Philosophy Ashe is life force energy. Whether it is a person, a natural substance, or an orisha, these all have ashe. Ashe is someone or something’s energy or spirit.

Rooted in ancient East Asian cosmology and metaphysics, the concepts of the Tao, Feng Shui, and Yin-Yang have been developed and practiced across multiple cultures, including China, Korea, Japan, and Vietnam. The Tao is the source of all life. It is

Rooted in ancient East Asian cosmology and metaphysics, the concepts of the Tao, Feng Shui, and Yin-Yang have been developed and practiced across multiple cultures, including China, Korea, Japan, and Vietnam. The Tao is the source of all life. It is not a god or some type of spirit; it is the unified force which drives the universe, sky, earth, rivers, mountains, and the wind. The Tao is the influence behind all changes.

The wood element is associated with the color green. Its direction is East. It is represented by symbols of trees and plants. Wood is helped by water; weakened by fire. Imagine the burning logs in a fire. Orisha: Osanyin. Ochosi

The wood element is associated with the color green. Its direction is East. It is represented by symbols of trees and plants. Wood is helped by water; weakened by fire. Imagine the burning logs in a fire. Orisha: Osanyin. Ochosi

The fire element is associated with the color red. Its direction is south. It's shape is the triangle. Fame, summer, heat, and passion. Sango, Agayu

The fire element is associated with the color red. Its direction is south. It's shape is the triangle. Fame, summer, heat, and passion. Sango, Agayu

The earth element is associated with the color yellow (ochre). It is connected to both the southwest and northwest corners. Its shape is a square. Orisha Oko

The earth element is associated with the color yellow (ochre). It is connected to both the southwest and northwest corners. Its shape is a square. Orisha Oko

METAL The metal element is associated with the colors white, grey, silver, and gold. Its shapes are a circle and dome. Its direction is west. Shape: Circle or Dome. Ogun

METAL The metal element is associated with the colors white, grey, silver, and gold. Its shapes are a circle and dome. Its direction is west. Shape: Circle or Dome. Ogun

Water is associated with the colors blue, black, and purple. Its direction is north, and its shapes are irregular, curved, and wide shapes. Rivers, lakes, streams, fish tanks, and fountains Yemaya, Oshun, Inle, Abata

Water is associated with the colors blue, black, and purple. Its direction is north, and its shapes are irregular, curved, and wide shapes. Rivers, lakes, streams, fish tanks, and fountains Yemaya, Oshun, Inle, Abata

FUNKI SHUI FIFTH FRIDAYS

Funki Shui Fifth Fridays
Impossible Rooms
May 30
Impossible Rooms

We will address a few of the common challenges of the “impossible room”.

“Impossible rooms"—spaces that are difficult to balance and optimize due to poor layout, bad design, or violations of Feng Shui principles. A room becomes impossible when its design disrupts the natural flow of energy, making it uncomfortable, disorganized, or difficult to use. https://tinyurl.com/funkishuiimpossiblerooms

The Nature of Orisha
Aug 29
The Nature of Orisha

The Orisha are divine forces of nature, embodying different aspects of the environment, human experience, and universal energies. Understanding their connection to nature helps us see how their presence influences our lives and how we can honor them through the natural elements they represent. https://tinyurl.com/funkishuiThenatureoforisha

Setting Up an Ancestor Altar (Bóveda Espiritual)
Oct 31
Setting Up an Ancestor Altar (Bóveda Espiritual)

Lucumí ancestor setup, an essential practice in the Regla de Ocha (Santería) tradition. The veneration of ancestors, known as Egun, is a foundational aspect of Lucumí spirituality, ensuring guidance, protection, and a strong connection to the spiritual world. https://tinyurl.com/funkishuiancestoraltar

Orisha Network logo with mountains and river, text: ESTD 2022, Land and Environment

ONILE : Connecting Orisha Practitioners and Solutions for our Regenerative Future.

Sustainable Design

Organic Nail Salon. The walls are painted with zero and low- VOC paint. The focus wall is covered with American Clay, which absorbs airborne toxins. The cabinets are custom bamboo plywood, and we constructed the pedicure area with recycled glass tile.

Magazine page with headline 'Sustainability at Scale,' featuring a showerhead releasing water against a blue sky background. Text discusses rental owners conserving water and energy. Article by Erin Alexander, published in Rental Housing Magazine, March 2018.
Article about reusing greywater in multi-family homes with an image of a greywater system setup, including a blue bucket and plants.

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