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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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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Episode 319: Five Simple Feng Shui Spring Cleaning Tips

Episode 319: Five Simple Feng Shui Spring Cleaning Tips

In feng shui we embrace the seasonal shifts to inform changes in our home. As winter recedes and the promise of spring grows closer, we naturally feel compelled to spring clean our space. Open your windows, grab a mop and your favorite non-toxic cleaning solution because today we are sharing our five favorite simple feng shui spring cleaning tips to supercharge your home’s energy!

We cover:

  • The importance of a tidy entry

  • The benefits of opening windows to let in fresh air and clear stagnant qi

  • A clean stove as a symbol of health, wealth and resources

  • Nourishing yourself by deep cleaning your refrigerator and pantries

    And much more!

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [00:47] Introduction

  • [01:40] Tidy the front door

  • [03:52] Open your windows 

  • [05:37] Clean your stove

  • [06:46] Deep clean your refrigerator and pantry

  • [08:53] Deep bathroom cleansing

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Episode 318: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: March 2025

Episode 318: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: March 2025

In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of March 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 a feng shui suggestion to make the most of this month’s energy. 

We cover:

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

  • What’s in store energetically for March 2025

  • The Chinese zodiac animal connected to March and what that means for you

  • “Spring Equinox”, celebrating when day and night are equal, after which the sun grows stronger and the days lengthen

  • The qi of March 2025

  • Auspicious days of the month, and which days you might want to exercise caution in March 2025

    And much more!

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [01:16] Introduction

  • [01:41] Solar terms for March 2025

  • [04:25] The full moon on March 14th

  • [05:15] The twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac

  • [05:51] Which days to exercise caution in March 2025

  • [07:05] The qi of March 2025

  • [08:00] A tarot reading for the month

  • [14:09] Feng shui to support you this month

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Episode 317: Feng Shui Faux Pas

Episode 317: Feng Shui Faux Pas

After years of professional work as consultants and teachers, we’ve seen just about every use and misuse of feng shui principles imaginable. From the over the top paint jobs to confusion or misinterpretation of the bagua, some missteps are more common than others. For episode 317, we are taking a look at some of the most common feng shui faux pas that we’ve encountered.

We cover:

  • Why it’s best to start simple, avoiding many, sometimes conflicting sources of information on feng shui

  • How to avoid confusion or feeling overwhelmed when applying the bagua

  • Adopting more balanced approach to color when it comes to paint

  • How to stop worrying about “bad” feng shui

    And much more!

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [00:50] Introduction

  • [01:28] Mixing and matching different feng shui suggestions from the internet or books

  • [03:00] Confusion with applying the Feng shui Bagua

  • [05:12] Painting rooms a color you hate

  • [08:05] Tossing cactus plants

  • [10:15] “Bad Feng Shui”

  • [12:54] Dried or artificial flowers

  • [15:08] General guidelines for avoiding feng shui faux pas

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Episode 316: Feng Shui Plants for Love

Episode 316: Feng Shui Plants for Love

It’s almost Valentine’s day and in celebration we are sharing some of our favorite plants to invite in love, self-love, and maybe a new romance into your life. In feng shui, living house plants are a way to invite wood element into your home. (the others are: earth, metal, water & fire). Wood element symbolizes healing, kindness, flexibility, and growth -- all of which are critical components when it comes to love. Plants can also be skillful teachers - encouraging us to take care of others with mindful attentive care. Whether you’re looking for a new romantic partner or just looking to show some kindness to yourself, these plants all help support harmony and love.

We cover:

  • Pothos as a perfect plant for newbies

  • Orchids to invite a noble and elegant partner into your life

  • Lucky bamboo to support romantic partnerships

  • Personalized guidance to best support yourself this year

  • Using the bagua to pick and place your plants for love

    And much more!

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [01:24] Introduction

  • [03:07] Understanding plants and their relationship to the bagua

  • [07:07] Pothos

  • [08:08] The orchid

  • [09:54] Lucky bamboo

  • [11:43] Companion plants

  • [13:28] Are artificial plants ok?

  • [14:13] Plants or flowers?

  • [15:35] Which pots and containers to use for plants

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Episode 315: Nine Star Ki Forecast for 2025 Year of the Snake

Episode 315: Nine Star Ki Forecast for 2025 Year of the Snake

Once again it’s time for our annual Nine Star Ki forecast episode! Nine Star Ki is a form of astrology that is deeply connected to feng shui, and it’s a tool that we teach all of our students in the Mindful Design School. In this episode, we’ll teach you how to calculate your number and what that means about the energy coming your way in 2025.

We cover:

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [2:01] What is the Nine Star Ki?

  • [6:35] How to calculate your principle number

  • [10:19] 2024 forecast for those with the principle number 1

  • [11:17] 2024 forecast for those with the principle number 2

  • [12:26] 2024 forecast for those with the principle number 3

  • [13:23] 2024 forecast for those with the principle number 4

  • [14:45] 2024 forecast for those with the principle number 5

  • [15:44] 2024 forecast for those with the principle number 6

  • [17:21] 2024 forecast for those with the principle number 7

  • [18:58] 2024 forecast for those with the principle number 8

  • [20:32] 2024 forecast for those with the principle number 9

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Episode 314: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: February 2025

Episode 314: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: February 2025

As we enter into February 2025, we are back with another monthly qi forecast. For episode 314 Laura takes us through the key solar dates for the month and Anjie does an I Ching reading, asking what does the Holistic Spaces Podcast Listener community need to hear to best receive supportive energy for February 2025? We explore how to best work with the energy of the month as we move closer to spring, and much more. If you haven’t already, be sure to get your 2025 feng shui amulet for good luck - they’re going fast!

Some of the items discussed: 

  • The first stirring of spring

  • The meaning of the Chinese solar term “Constant Rain”

  • The continuing yang energy of the season

  • Why the Snake and Monkey may want to exercise caution in the Tiger month

  • An I ching reading for the Holistic Spaces listener community

    And much more…

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [01:38] Introduction

  • [02:15] Solar terms for February 2025

  • [07:34] Qi forecast for the month

  • [08:17] Tiger month

  • [09:09] Po days for February

  • [11:58] An I ching reading for the Holistic Spaces listener community

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