Episode 243: Autumn Equinox, Decluttering with the Metal Element

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Episode 243: Autumn Equinox, Decluttering with the Metal Element

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The Autumn Equinox is upon us and for this episode of the Holistic Spaces Podcast we are taking a look at the many different styles of decluttering based on the Five Elements. The process of clearing clutter can sometimes be very intense and overwhelming. What works best for one may prove challenging for another. Learning about your own style and how to work with it, rather than against it, is one of the best ways to approach decluttering in our opinion.

Discussed In This Episode:

  • How it may be best for those with the Wood Decluttering Style to keep the process short and sweet.

  • If you’re more of a Fire person, revisiting memories and the emotions of certain objects may be a crucial part of decluttering.

  • For those with the Earth Decluttering Style, it may be a best to focus on organizing their collections and displaying them with love.

  • Why those with the Metal Style should watch out for over-purging.

  • Ideas for how those with the Water Style can begin to approach their collections of books and art.

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Episode 197: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: November 2022

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Episode 197: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: November 2022

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In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of November 2022! First, we go over 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 energetically this month as we transition from a metal season to a water season

  • Celebrating your successes and noticing what has come full circle

  • How to create success if you are feeling frustrated

  • The importance of cultivating gratitude for our personal relationships

  • The Chinese zodiac animal associated with November and what that means for you

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

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Episode 192: Feng Shui Qi Forecast, October 2022

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Episode192: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: October 2022

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In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of October 2022! 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.

We cover: 

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Episode 191: Fall Equinox & The Metal Element

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Episode 191: Fall Equinox & the Metal Element

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Episode 191: Fall equinox & the metal element

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Happy Equinox! Are you starting to feel the shift in seasons? In this episode, we’re talking about the metal element and its connection to fall, and how we can work with this energy in our homes.

We cover: 

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Episode 188: Feng Shui Qi Forecast, September 2022

Episode190: Five Elements and Your Face

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Episode 190: Five Elements and Your Face

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Episode 190: Five Elements and Your Face

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If you’ve been listening to us for a while, you know about the five elements. We’ve talked about the five elements system when it comes to choosing a paint color and finding your decluttering style, but did you know you can also apply it to your face? In this episode, we’re going over the basics of how to identify and accentuate each element in your own face to understand and shift your personal qi.

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Episode 125: Face Reading with Dr. Tamsin Lee

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Episode 188: Feng Shui Qi Forecast, September 2022

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Episode 188: Feng Shui Qi Forecast, September 2022

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In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of September 2022! First, we go over 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 energetically this month

  • Harvesting what you have planted

  • Why the energy of the season supports reflection and looking inward

  • The symbolism of metal energy

  • Bringing more balance into your life

  • Creating space in your home

  • Actions we can take to align with the energy of September 2022

Mentioned in this episode:

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Episode 124: All About Space Clearing

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Episode 137: Office feng shui with Jen Weis

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EPISODE 137: OFFICE FENG SHUI WITH JEN WEIS

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In this episode, we’re so excited to welcome Mindful Design graduate Jen Weis to the Holistic Spaces Podcast! Jen joined us to talk all about office feng shui, and she shared some simple feng shui tips to optimize your workspace.

We cover:

  • Why work with feng shui in your office?

  • How improving your office’s feng shui can also improve your home life

  • Jen’s top feng shui tips for setting up an office (at home or away from home)

  • Ideas for staying focused while you’re working

  • How implementing feng shui in Jen’s office impacted her work

  • How Jen has been led by her feng shui practice

  • What Jen is working on right now

Mentioned in this episode:

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Jen Weis is a certified Feng Shui practitioner who is passionate about helping others find joy, clarity, and support in their homes and work spaces. Having spent many years in the hospitality industry, Jen has honed her professional ability to serve others and quickly identify how she can assist with their needs.

Jen’s website: leadingwithshui.com

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Episode 131: Mindful Eating, Feng Shui and Food with Kelly Davlos

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EPISODE 131: MINDFUL EATING, FENG SHUI AND FOOD WITH KELLY DAVLOS

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Photo by Paul Hanaoka on Unsplash

In this episode, we are delighted to welcome Mindful Design graduate Kelly Davlos! Kelly joined us to talk about mindful eating and how the five elements are connected to how we nourish ourselves.

We cover:

  • How Kelly was introduced to feng shui and food therapy

  • What is mindful eating, and why is it important?

  • How food is connected to qi (life force energy)

  • Eating seasonally to balance our bodies

  • How each of the five elements shows up in food

  • How the location of your stove affects your food

  • Starting with health and nourishment as a foundation

  • What Kelly is working on now

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Kelly’s road to feng shui started with her own healing journey. Through the ancient lens of feng shui with a modern approach, Kelly works with clients to create harmonious and intentional spaces to nurture their chi (energy) by uncovering subtle and subconscious energies that have blocked the road to recovery and revitalization.

Kelly’s website: vitalichifengshui.com

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Episode 016: Feng Shui and the Metal Element

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FENG SHUI AND THE METAL ELEMENT

Welcome back to our Five Elements series! This week we'll talk Metal, the second element in the production cycle. If you're just tuning in, check out last week's episode, Feng Shui and the Earth Element. Feng shui incorporates the Chinese five element theory in many adjustments, as both practices seek to find balance and harmony with nature. Maintaining elemental balance can have a profound effect on many areas of life, including financial stability, relationships with others, your relationship with yourself and so much more. Let's take a look at how the Metal element works and how to keep it in harmony!

- Chinese Five Element Theory

- The five elements and production cycles

- The Metal element

- Feng shui solutions

- Too much Metal

- Not enough Metal

I hope you enjoyed learning about the Metal element! Is this element balanced in your spaces and life? If not, use some of the suggestions here and in this month's My Favorite Things post to adjust the metal energy. We'd love to hear about any feng shui remedies you use or answer any questions you have about the five elements! Don't forget to tune in next week for the Water element!

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I also encourage you to reach out with any questions you may have relating to the five elements, green design or feng shui, and we will answer them in our Q&A Sunday series. 

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