Episode 313: Feng Shui Colors to Embrace in 2025

Episode 313: Feng Shui Colors to Embrace in 2025

As we get closer and closer to the festive celebrations of the Lunar New Year, the dark days of winter have many of us down with bad cases of the January blues. It is very common during this time of year to experience feelings of sadness and sluggishness, as well as a lack of motivation. If you are feeling the weight of the January blues, the good news is that utilizing and embracing color through the lens of feng shui can be a powerful and effective approach to uplifting your mood and restoring harmonious qi to your environment. On today’s episode we are exploring our favorite colors and how they connect to the five elements. In 2025, it’s all about welcoming more color into our lives!

We cover:

  • The different color systems in feng shui

  • Colors that connect us to nature

  • Umber brown as a means of welcoming more grounding energy

  • Celestial blue for personal transformation

  • Inviting in more serenity with robin’s egg blue

  • Vermilion red as the color for the year of the snake

    Mentioned in this episode:

  • Our Feng Shui Energy Map Ekit

  • Our favorite feng shui colors

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [01:25] Introduction

  • [06:17] Umber for grounding

  • [07:32] Celestial blue for transformation

  • [09:07] Robin’s egg blue for serenity

  • [10:41] Vermilion as the universal color for the year of the wood snake

  • [12:37] How to work with these colors

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Episode 312: Welcoming the Year of the Snake for Each Zodiac Animal, Part 2

Episode 312: Welcoming the Year of the Snake for Each Zodiac Animal, Part 2

For part two of our overview of this year’s energy forecast we are covering the remaining six animals of the Chinese zodiac for Year of the Wood Snake, as well as what you can expect based on your birth year animal’s relationship to the Snake.

We cover:

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [01:58] Three feng shui tips for everyone

  • [06:33] The meaning of yin wood

  • [12:02] The Horse

  • [13:25] The Ram

  • [15:23] The Monkey

  • [17:10] The Rooster

  • [19:08] The Dog

  • [20:15] The Pig

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Episode 311: Welcoming the Year of the Snake for Each Zodiac Animal, Part 1

Episode 311: Welcoming the Year of the Snake for Each Zodiac Animal, Part 1

In 2025 we welcome the Year of the Wood Snake! Once again we are sharing an overview of this year’s energy, as well as what you can expect based on your birth year animal’s relationship to the Snake. In this episode, we discuss the first six of the zodiac animals — stay tuned for next week’s episode to learn about the remaining six!

We cover:

  • The diverse talents are of the Snake

  • The aspects of the Wood Element and how they interact with the Snake

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

  • How those born in the year of the Rat will be well served by their resourcefulness this year

  • The Snake’s respect for the Ox’s tenacity

  • Why the Tiger’s restlessness might conflict with the Snake

  • The shared love of peace and security enjoyed by the Rabbit and the Snake

  • The natural harmony between the Snake and the Dragon

  • Why this will be a good year for those born in the year of the Snake to look inward and reflect

    and much more!

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [02:47] Welcoming the Year of the Wood Snake on January 29th

  • [06:40] The attributes of the Snake

  • [09:40] 2025 Feng Shui Amulet for Protection and Luck

  • [12:55] Chinese Zodiac overview of birth years

  • [13:20] The Rat in the year of the Snake

  • [14:42] The Ox in the year of the Snake

  • [16:31] The Tiger in the year of the Snake

  • [18:00] The Rabbit in the year of the Snake

  • [19:50] The Dragon in the year of the Snake

  • [21:17] The Snake in the year of the Snake

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Episode 310: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: January 2025

Episode 310: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: January 2025

Happy new year! As we kick off 2025, the year of the Wood Snake, we are once again sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of January 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 how you can make the most of this month’s energy in your home through feng shui.

We cover:

  • Key dates to look out for this month in the moon’s cycle and the Chinese solar term calendar

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

  • Why this is the right time to find emotional support and heed the call of what fills your heart

  • How this first month of 2025 might be the perfect time to take stock of all of our blessings and show appreciation for them

  • Why now is the time to embrace your inner empress!

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

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [02:55] Introduction

  • [04:04] Overview for January 2025

  • [05:41] Solar terms for January 2025

  • [09:04] Auspicious dates for January 2025

  • [13:08] The qi of January 2025

  • [14:35] A tarot reading for the Holistic Spaces listener community

  • [21:56] Feng shui advice for the month

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Episode 309: A Flower Ally for Every Zodiac Animal with Katie Hess of Lotus Wei

Episode 309: A Flower Ally for Every Zodiac Animal with Katie Hess of Lotus Wei

We are excited to welcome Katie Hess of LOTUSWEI back to the podcast! It’s become an annual tradition for Katie to join us at the beginning of each new year to talk about the energy of the year ahead. We share a little bit about what each Chinese Zodiac animal can expect in 2025, and Katie shares a personalized flower elixir recommendation to support each of the animals. 

Discussed in this episode:

  • What to expect in 2025, the Year of the Wood Snake

  • Qualities of the wood element

  • Qualities of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac

  • Suggestions for working with the energy of 2025 based on your birth year animal

  • Katie’s flower elixir recommendation for each zodiac animal

  • Flower essences that everyone can benefit from in the Year of the Snake

    and much more!

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Katie Hess is a flower alchemist and the founder of LOTUSWEI, one of the world's leading floral apothecaries. After 15 years of independent research of flower and plant-based healing, her flower-powered community is thriving in over 15 countries.

LOTUSWEI website: www.lotuswei.com

Follow LOTUSWEI on Instagram: @lotuswei

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Episode 308: How To Celebrate The Winter Solstice

Episode 308: How To Celebrate The Winter Solstice

Here in the northern hemisphere, the Winter Solstice is upon us. The shorter days and longer nights have fully asserted themselves and the winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the entire year. Winter, a water season, is a most auspicious time of year and for this episode we take a look at how to best navigate the nuances of the season to best support us during these cold days.  From preparing for colorful family gatherings to quiet introspective nights, today’s episode is a full exploration of honoring the winter solstice.

Discussed in this episode:

  • Winter as the water season

  • Mid winter celebrations and how to prepare for them

  • Creating harmony with the fire element

  • Bringing in winter plants to introduce the vibrant energy of nature

    and much more!

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [02:57] What is the winter solstice?

  • [07:10] Winter and the water element

  • [09:35] Ways to celebrate the winter solstice

  • [13:02] Space clearing for the winter season

  • [15:15] Opening your home to guests

  • [17:40] Bringing winter nature into the home

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Episode 307: A Feng Shui Consultation for Elaine

Episode 307: A Feng Shui Consultation for Elaine

Today is a special and fun one as we welcome our friend and listener, Elaine onto the show for a feng shui consultation for her home! Elaine was the lucky winner of our Mindful Living giveaway, and for her reading she wanted to explore how her apartment could better support her amid great changes in her personal and professional life. We go over her floor plan and as a special treat, Laura offers a tarot reading.

Discussed in this episode:

  • Elaine’s upcoming wedding and how she can adjust things in the home to welcome this auspicious new chapter

  • How feng shui can continue to support her personal health goals

  • How to navigate a recent career change and how feng shui can help her reach her new professional goals

  • A tarot reading by Laura

    and much more!

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Episode 306: Feng Shui Tips For Travel

Episode 306: Feng Shui Tips For Travel

With the holidays upon us, many of us will be traveling to see friends and family, as well as welcoming guests into our homes. On this week’s episode we are taking a look at what you can do during this time to support and nurture the qi, wherever your travels may take you. Whether you’re in your childhood bedroom, a friend’s sofa or a hotel room in a new city, today we are offering practical tips for you build a supportive foundation wherever you may be laying your head during your travels. We also discuss what you can do to make your home feel welcoming and supportive to those you may be hosting.

Discussed in this episode:

  • Wherever you may be, treat the room like you would your bedroom

  • The power of space clearing whether it's a hotel room, sofa or your childhood bedroom

  • The benefit of properly unpacking, rather than living out of a suitcase

  • Why you might want to travel with your own lightbulb

    and much more!

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [01:57] Introduction

  • [02:23] Clearing the space

  • [05:00] Treat the room like you would your bedroom

  • [06:59] Unpack and make yourself at home

  • [08:57] Proper lighting

  • [13:37] Electronic devices

  • [14:19] Stay hydrated

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Episode 305: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: December 2025

Episode 305: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: December 2025

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In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of December 2024! First, we go over 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 how you can make the most of this month’s energy in your home through feng shui.

Discussed in this episode:

  • Key dates for the month

  • Allowing ourselves to not be sunny and bubbly all the time. This is an ideal time to let our bodies rest

  • The full moon on December 15th

  • December 21st: The Winter Solstice

  • December as the month of Rat and why this is a fruitful time for Monkeys, Dragons & Oxen

  • An I Ching reading for the Holistic Spaces Podcast Listener community

    and much more!

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [03:01] The energy of December 2024

  • [06:53] Our online retreat

  • [07:56] Chinese Zodiac reading for December 2024

  • [12:28] An I Ching reading for December 2024

  • [09:05] Sharp, Thorny, or Pointy Plants

  • [17:51] Feng shui to support you during December 2024

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