Episode 286: Mindful Living with Nature Symbols: Birds

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Episode 286: Mindful Living with Nature Symbols: Birds

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For part two in our series exploring symbolism and iconography in the natural world, we are discussing birds. Symbolism and iconography has been used for centuries to help people to connect with ideas and concepts that are often hard to describe in words. In Chinese culture birds connect the Earth to Heaven. A powerful symbol in many cultures, their imagery embellishes palaces as well as in the simplest of adornments, like jewelry. Birds are especially compelling because they soar freely through the sky and can communicate to the vast space of the heaven above.

What we talk about in this episode:

  • The symbolism and many meanings of birds across cultures

  • The Phoenix as a symbol of renewal

  • The Crane as a symbol of long life and good luck

  • Ravens as symbolic connectors between the seen and unseen realms

  • As mates for life, a pair of Mandarin Ducks symbolize marital harmony and fidelity

  • How Songbirds lift the qi with their song and movement.

    Plus more…

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [01:21] How to enter for a chance to win our special giveaway

  • [04:01] Why birds?

  • [06:38] The symbolism of the bird

  • [07:24] The Phoenix

  • [09:46] The Crane

  • [12:01] Ravens

  • [14:47] Mandarin Ducks

  • [17:46] Songbirds

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Episode 285: Mindful Living with Nature Symbols: Fruit

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Episode 285: Mindful Living with Nature Symbols: Fruit

For the next three episodes, we are exploring a section from our forthcoming book, Mindful Living: A guide to the everyday magic of feng shui, about symbolism and iconography in the natural world. Today’s episode looks at fruit. Symbolism and iconography has been used for centuries to help people to connect with ideas and concepts that are often hard to describe in words. Fruits are sweet gifts offered in abundance from the natural world. They symbolize harvest, wealth, and generosity.

What we talk about in this episode:

  • Fruit as a symbol of abundance and growth

  • Apples represent the wish to share safety, wellness, and harmony

  • The calabash as it relates to protection, long life, and healing

  • Why grapes are a symbol of prosperity and celebration

  • Peaches are symbolic of youth, charm, romance, and peach blossom luck

  • Olives as the ancient symbol of peace and friendship

  • The cleansing and stimulating qualities of the lemon

    Plus more…

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [03:06] All about fruit

  • [08:09] What fruit symbolizes

  • [08:51] The calabash

  • [10:54] The apple

  • [12:54] The grape

  • [14:40] The peach

  • [16:58] Olives

  • [18:48] Lemons

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Episode 284: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: July 2024

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Episode 284: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: July 2024

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In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of July 2024! 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.

What we talk about in this episode:

  • Key dates to look out for this month in the moon’s cycle

  • The solar terms from the Chinese calendar⁠

  • What’s in store energetically for July 2024⁠

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

  • Laura gives listeners a Tarot reading

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

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [01:50] The qi of July 2024

  • [05:20] July, the month of the Ram

  • [07:56] Laura shares a tarot reading for the Holistic Spaces Podcast listener community

  • [17:09] The Bagua Mandala

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Episode 283: Mindful Cleaning: Everyday Magic Rituals

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Episode 283: Mindful Cleaning: Everyday Magic Rituals

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Following up on our spring cleaning episode from last April, for episode 283 we are taking a deeper look at creating magic rituals when cleaning and space clearing. Cleaning your home can be a mindful and magical practice using a feng shui ritual imbued with energy and awareness. Sweeping floors and cleaning the stove may seem like mundane chores but with a mindful approach, any act of cleaning can be supercharged with intention.

We cover:

  • The ancient and cross-cultural symbolism of floor sweeping

  • Creating your own cleaning solutions with non-toxic ingredients such as essential oils and purified water

  • Burning incense as a traditional way of manifesting our prayers or intentions to send them up to the heavens

  • How a new broom is a symbol of fresh and auspicious start in a new home

    Plus more…

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [01:43] Cleaning as a magical ritual

  • [06:01] The power of sweeping and the symbolism of the broom

  • [08:39] Working with smoke, scent, and vapors

  • [11:39] Non-toxic homemade cleaning solutions

  • [13:15] Personal cleansing with ritual baths

  • [15:52] Desk cleaning and clearing

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Episode 282: Summer Solstice and the Fire Element

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Episode 282: Summer Solstice and the Fire Element

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In the Northern Hemisphere, June 20th marks the Summer Solstice, the official start of astronomical summer. Earth's pole is tilted toward the sun at its most extreme angle and the longest day or period of sunlight all year. These times are fun to honor and observe because they connect us to a time hundreds (even thousands) of years ago when our ancestors stared at the sky. For episode 282 we are discussing the solstice and how we can embrace the qi of both the Fire and Water elements.

We cover:

  • June 20th, the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere

  • The qi of both the Fire and Water elements

  • How can you embrace both of these elements in your own home and life to celebrate the solstice

  • Ways to mark and honor the solstice

    Plus more…

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [01:18] What is the Summer Solstice?

  • [06:12] Fire qi & Water qi

  • [10:02] Ways to embrace the energy of Summer

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Episode 281: Crystals: Everyday Magic Rituals

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Episode 281: Crystals: Everyday Magic Rituals

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For episode 281 we are talking about crystals and how they relate to the different areas of the feng shui bagua. We told you it wouldn’t be another year! We discuss what you should consider when procuring new crystals, how to let the right crystals find you, and how to clear crystals. Laura recommends a different crystal for each of the guas and Anjie explains how to set up a crystal grid in your home or office.

We cover:

  • How crystals can support balanced qi and harmony

  • How to recognize which crystals are right for you

  • Recommendations of crystals for each of the guas

  • How to make a crystal grid at your desk to hold in resources and protection

    Plus more…

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [02:23] About crystals

  • [03:25] Guidelines for selecting crystals

  • [10:44] How to clear crystals

  • [12:41] Zhen/Family - green quartz

  • [13:30] Xun/Wealth - amethyst

  • [14:16] Tai qi/Health - moss agate

  • [15:21] Qian/Benefactors - smoky quartz

  • [16:08] Dui/Children - clear quartz

  • [16:59] Gen/Knowledge - fluorite

  • [17:46] Kun/Relationships - tumbled rose quartz

  • [18:43] Kan/Career - black tourmaline

  • [19:37] Li/Fame - cinnabar

  • [21:40] Working with a crystal grid

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Episode 280: Our Favorite Feng Shui Crystals

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Episode 280: Our Favorite Feng Shui Crystals

As a followup to our 2023 episode, Our Favorite Feng Shui Crystals and Why, we are once again taking a look at some of our favorite crystals for feng shui. Divided into three categories — Favorite crystals for abundance, confidence and personal power, and favorite crystals for grounding — Anjie and Laura each share some of their personal favorites and how they can be used to welcome more supportive qi. We love and regularly use crystals in our personal and professional lives and promise not to wait another year before we talk about them again!

We cover:

  • Why pyrite is a great amplifying stone to aid in setting intentions

  • How labradorite can help you to find your true potential

  • Why yellow stones like amber, citrine and topaz align with your solar plexus

  • How hematite creates energetic stability

    Plus more…

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [02:06] Our favorite crystals for abundance

  • [07:05] Our favorite crystals for confidence and personal power

  • [11:45] Our favorite crystals for grounding

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Episode 273: Space Clearing: Everyday Feng Shui Magic Rituals

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Episode 273: Space Clearing: Everyday Feng Shui Magic Rituals

When it comes to shifting the flow of qi within your home, space clearing is one of the most useful and accessible adjustments that we can recommend. All spaces have energy that affects the inhabitants and space clearing can help to even out the energy and harmonize your home. For episode 273 we are taking a look at how you can create your own rituals within your home to shift the flow of qi with space clearing.

We cover:

  • How you can create your own everyday magic by bringing ritual to the mundane

  • Looking to your own cultural practices to create magic in your life

  • How oranges and their scent can invoke the yang qi of the sun, which will lift and brighten even the darkest of corners

  • Calling in intention with sound via bells and singing bowls

  • Using incense and crystals in space clearing

And much more

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Episode 228: Our Favorite Crystals and Why

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Episode 228: Our Favorite Crystals and Why

For episode 228 Anjie and Laura are discussing their favorite crystals and how to place them throughout the home to invite and balance qi. In feng shui, we value crystals for their energetic and healing properties. While it’s not traditional to work with natural crystals in feng shui, it can be powerful to bring them into your space with feng shui intentions. From heart healing to inviting in more abundance, crystals are well suited to feng shui applications and we’re thrilled to share some of our favorites with you.

We cover:

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