The Tao is the source and organizing principle of all life. It is not a god or a spirit, but the unified force that animates the universe—sky and earth, rivers and mountains, wind and weather. The Tao is the pattern behind all change, the quiet intelligence that governs movement, balance, and transformation. Rooted in ancient East Asian cosmology, the Tao gave rise to practices such as Feng Shui and Yin–Yang, which have been developed and refined across China, Korea, Japan, and Vietnam. Within Funki Shui, the Tao provides the cosmological framework for understanding flow, harmony, and the unseen forces shaping our environments.
Yoruba cosmology teaches that all things are interconnected—people, land, ancestors, and the spirit world exist in constant relationship. Guided by Ori (inner destiny) and the Orisha (divine forces of nature and consciousness), it offers a living system for aligning one’s life with purpose and balance.
Wood is the energy of growth, expansion, and creative intelligence. It reflects nature’s impulse to sprout, reach, and renew—life moving upward and outward. Guided by Ọ̀sányìn, Orisha of sacred plants and herbal wisdom, Wood teaches healing through relationship with the living green world. This element calls us to rise toward the light while remaining anchored in strong roots. Wood energy supports vision, vitality, flexibility, and courage—the wisdom held in every leaf, seed, and forest path.
Fire is the element of illumination, passion, and recognition. Associated with red and purple, Fire moves in the south, shaped as the triangle, always ascending. It governs fame, joy, summer, heat, and the power of being seen. Through the archetypes of Ṣàngó and Aganjú, Fire teaches the right use of power, moral clarity, and bold self-expression. In balance, Fire inspires purpose and transformation; when unbalanced, it can scorch rather than warm.
Earth is the stabilizing force that nourishes, holds, and sustains life. Linked to yellow and ochre, and positioned in the southwest and northwest, Earth represents thresholds, transitions, and integration. Its square shape symbolizes grounding, structure, and trust. Through Orisha Oko, Earth teaches stewardship, patience, and sacred cultivation. This element governs nourishment, reliability, and embodied wisdom—reminding us that abundance grows through care, rhythm, and responsibility.
Metal represents strength, clarity, discipline, and refinement—the power to shape and define. Aligned with the west and northwest and the season of autumn, Metal is the energy of completion, boundaries, and truth. Through Ògún, Orisha of iron, tools, and transformation, Metal teaches decisive action, courage, and the ability to cut through obstacles. In balance, Metal brings integrity, structure, and purpose; in excess, it can become rigid or overly controlled.
Water is the element of flow, intuition, and emotional depth. Associated with blue, black, and deep purple, Water moves in the north and takes curved, irregular, expansive forms. It lives in rivers, lakes, streams, fountains, and reflective surfaces. Through Yemọja, Ọ̀ṣun, Inlẹ̀, and Abàtà, Water teaches adaptability, healing, sensuality, and ancestral memory. This element governs wisdom, rest, and inner truth—the understanding that softness can be powerful, and depth is a form of strength.
Sustainable by design sacred by nature
Through Feng Shui, Yoruba Cosmology, and nature-based design, we help restore balance to your space—where energy flows freely, intentions deepen, and peace begins to live with you.
This space was designed to breathe—an organic nail salon shaped by clay plaster walls, recycled glass flooring, and non-toxic materials chosen as much for how they feel as how they look. Bamboo furniture and thoughtfully sourced pieces show that sustainability is guided by intention, not uniformity, while natural elements and textured surfaces soften the boundary between indoors and out. Nothing is decorative without purpose. This is design as stewardship: supporting the nervous system, honoring craft and reuse, and reminding us that the environments we inhabit shape how we heal, work, and live.
Wellness embedded in the walls
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Land + lineage acknowledgement.
I begin by honoring the Indigenous peoples whose land we stand upon, acknowledging their stewardship, wisdom, and connection to this Earth.
I honor the ancestral and spiritual lineages that guide my practice of Feng Shui and Yoruba | Lucumí traditions.
From Feng Shui, I received the teachings of Grandmaster Lin Yun, founder of Black Sect Esoteric Buddhist Feng Shui, at the University of San Francisco in 1992. His work brings ancient wisdom into the modern world, emphasizing balance, harmony, and the flow of energy in all spaces.
From Orisha‑Lucumí, I was initiated in 2004 by my godparent Bobi Céspedes, priestess of Obàtálá, who carries decades of sacred practice, song, ritual, and ancestral devotion from the Yoruba | Lucumí tradition.
I honor these lineages and the wisdom of the land, and may they continue to guide sacred spaces, community, and service to others.