Episode 328: Attract Abundance: Feng Shui For Your Workspace

Episode 328: Attract Abundance: Feng Shui For Your Workspace

The conversation around abundance is everywhere these days. From best selling books to podcasts, it seems that for many, the concept of welcoming more of it into their lives is sometimes vague or difficult to understand. As feng shui practitioners, it’s one of the most common concerns that we see among our clients. Today’s episode is an exploration of how to attract abundance by creating a mindful workspace that draws on the wisdom and tradition of feng shui. For professional and career abundance, it all starts at the desk!

We cover:

  • The ideal way to position your desk for increased productivity and abundance

  • The ideal view from your workspace

  • What to do if you are up against a wall (literally!)

  • Different ways to activate your career

  • Attracting more abundance with feng shui

    and much more!

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [04:13] Introduction

  • [07:13] The View 

  • [11:22] Facing a wall?

  • [13:17] Activating your career 

  • [15:46] Additional ways to activate your space

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Episode 327: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: May 2025

Episode 327: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: May 2025

In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of May 2025! First, we discuss what’s going on in nature and what you can expect energetically this month, and then Laura shares a tarot reading for the Holistic Spaces Podcast listener community. We also share our feng shui suggestions to make the most of this month’s energy. 

We cover:

  • Key dates to look out for this month, including May 5th, the beginning of Summer

  • What to expect this month based on your Chinese zodiac animal

  • Our feng shui suggestions to make the most of this month’s energy

  • How to navigate the energy of May

  • The energetic theme of this month

  • Auspicious and “be careful days” for each of the zodiac animals in May 2025

    and much more!

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [01:09] Introduction

  • [02:06] Solar terms for May 2025

  • [07:07] May, the month of Snake

  • [09:29] The qi of May 2025

  • [10:47] A tarot reading for the Holistic Spaces listener community

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Episode 326: Feng Shui Tips to Avoid Money Leaks

Episode 326:Feng Shui Tips to Avoid Money Leaks

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It probably shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that along with love advice, many folks look to feng shui to help them improve their financial health. Like most things in life, financial health starts in the home! Today’s episode is an exploration of simple fixes that can help prevent money leaks. Anjie and Laura have created a list of simple adjustments that you can start implementing today to keep money from unintentionally flowing outwards.

We cover:

  • How real water leaks can lead to money leaks

  • Keeping the toilet lid down to mitigate the evaporation or leaking of wealth

  • Doors as portals for qi to flow in and out of our homes 

  • The benefits of a stove in the command position

  • What to do when the bathroom is in the wealth center of the home

    And much more!

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [01:06] Introduction

  • [04:11] Water leaks in the home

  • [06:16] Keep your toilet seat lid down

  • [08:01] Protect side or back doors

  • [10:15] Stove out of command

  • [12:50] Bathrooms in wealth corner

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Episode 325: What’s Your Feng Shui Personality? Part 2

Episode 325: What’s Your Feng Shui Personality? Part 2

Today’s episode is part 2 of our series we exploring the concept of personal qi. In part one we did a mini personality test where you learned which type of elemental energy you resonate with the most. We reviewed different behaviors and desires from a feng shui perspective using the five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, water

In this episode we are going to talk about what you can do with this info. Thinking about our energy in this way can give us a greater appreciation for why we do what we do. It is about self-awareness and perspective. We are going to explore how we can bring specific colours, shapes and items in our homes to enhance, support and balance out our energy. 

We cover:

  • How people with Water personality types can enhance their qi with black clothing

  • Why bringing some soil into the home can be supportive for Metal folks

  • Balancing the Fire element with cool blue colors

  • Wearing a bit of green to support Wood qi

    And much more!

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [00:45] Introduction

  • [06:54] Wood element personalities

  • [08:27] Fire personalities

  • [10:19] Earth personalities

  • [12:28] Metal personalities

  • [15:17] Water personalities

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Episode 324: What’s Your Feng Shui Personality?

Episode 324: What’s Your Feng Shui Personality?

Today’s episode of the Holistic Spaces Podcast is a fun one as we explore the concept of personal qi. Personal qi is that which flows through an individual. It is expressed as both a physical quality, as well as in mental states, such as thoughts and emotions. This episode is meant to give you a little glimpse, and some insight, into the practice of feng shui energy and the five elements. This episode we are asking the question: which of the five elements feel the most aligned with your energy at this time in your life?

We cover:

  • The continuous desire for growth and learning of Wood element personalities

  • The warm and gregarious nature of those with Fire element as their primary personality

  • The nurturing and thoughtful nature of Earth people

  • The cool, perfectionist nature of those with Metal element as their primary personality

  • The intuitive and emotional intelligence of Water folks

    And much more!

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [00:50] Introduction

  • [03:16] The five elements

  • [07:53] Wood element personalities

  • [08:47] Fire personalities

  • [09:31] Earth personalities

  • [10:44] Metal personalities

  • [11:27] Water personalities

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Episode 323: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: April 2025

Episode 322: Feng Shui Tips for Creating a Space for Well-Being

In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of April 2025! First, we discuss what’s going on in nature and what you can expect energetically this month, and then Anjie shares an I Ching reading for the Holistic Spaces Podcast listener community. We also share our feng shui suggestions to make the most of this month’s energy. 

We cover:

  • The first solar term for April 4th is clear and bright (also called Tomb Sweeping Day) and is the perfect time for getting outside and experiencing the joys of spring

  • April 20th is the second solar term, Rain Shower (Grain Rain), when we welcome the rain that helps the crops to grow stronger and established ensuring a good harvest later

  • The Chinese Zodiac animal for April 2025 is the Dragon, which could be ideal for those born in the tears of Rat, Monkey, and Rooster

  • The increased sun and rain that influences the qi of April

  • Anjie shares an I Ching reading

    And much more!

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [00:55] Introduction

  • [01:16] Solar terms for April 2025

  • [06:53] Chinese zodiac reading for the month

  • [08:57] Qi for the month of April 2025

  • [10:27] an I Ching reading for the Holistic Spaces listener community

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Episode 322: Feng Shui Tips for Creating a Space for Well-Being

Episode 322: Feng Shui Tips for Creating a Space for Well-Being

As we welcome the warm sunshine of April, many of us are neck deep in spring cleaning and space clearing. The vibrant energy of the season can inspire us to embark on new projects with a reinvigorated sense of purpose. As exciting as all this may be, these kinds of big undertakings can often be overwhelming and exhausting. It’s important to remember to pace and show ourselves some self love. On today’s episode we are exploring different ways that feng shui can be utilized to create calm and nurturing spaces for ourselves as we spring forth with renewed energy!

We cover:

  • Incorporating the energy of the earth element in creating a calming space

  • How to locate and honor the self love corner of your home

  • Creating a dedicated space for well-being

  • How rose quartz can invoke the earth element

  • Round mirrors to invite self-reflection

    And much more!

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  • Our free bagua e-kit

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [00:55] Introduction

  • [04:07] Working with the earth element

  • [05:46] Locating and working with the self love corner of your home

  • [05:47] The wood element and spring

  • [09:57] Creating a space for well-being

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Episode 321: Feng Shui Tips for the Spring Equinox

Episode 321: Feng Shui Tips for the Spring Equinox

The spring equinox officially arrives on March 20th, 2025 at 5:01am, eastern standard time. In feng shui, spring is represented by the wood element, symbolizing growth and new beginnings. If the final days of winter have you feeling a bit stir crazy, you are not alone. Practically, and in feng shui terms, the arrival of spring is symbolic of the new beginnings of life and growth throughout. Today’s episode is an exploration of the energy that has been stirring just beneath the cold ground and how it lends itself to new beginnings.

We cover:

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [00:47] Introduction

  • [02:32] Qi and the seasons

  • [04:49] Each season and its corresponding element

  • [05:47] The wood element and spring

  • [08:21] Embracing the energy of spring in your home

  • [09:37] Seasonal flowers

  • [10:24] Wearing the colors of spring

  • [12:07] Planting and cultivating seeds

  • [15:13] Spring cleaning with feng shui

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Episode 320: Favorite Plants for the Year of the Snake

Episode 320: Favorite Plants for the Year of the Snake

In feng shui, living house plants bring in a lucky flow of qi and nature into our interior spaces. They represent the wood element, and teach us how to mindfully care for the things in our home. As we welcome in the year of the wood snake, it’s the perfect time to bring some wood element into your home! For episode 320, we are sharing our five favorite plants to welcome in the lunar new year.

We cover:

  • The snake plant as a perfect plant for those just getting started with a green thumb

  • The jade plant and its connection to wealth and prosperity

  • The long vines of pothos as a symbol of the snake year

  • The monstera monkey mask plant for good luck

  • Red Amaryllis to bring wood element into our homes during the cold winter months

    And much more!

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [00:45] Introduction

  • [04:56] Snake plant

  • [06:31] Jade plant

  • [08:25] Pothos

  • [09:50] Monstera Monkey Mask plant

  • [11:23] Red Amaryllis

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