Episode 259: Welcome the Year of the Wood Dragon for Each Zodiac Animal, Part 1

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Episode 259: Welcome the Year of the Wood Dragon for Each Zodiac Animal, Part 1

In 2024 we welcome the Year of the Wood Dragon! 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 Dragon. 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 dynamic combination of the Wood Element with the energy of the Dragon

  • How wood energy is ideal for expanding ones horizons, especially when starting new projects

  • Why 2024 might be a good time for those born in the year of the Dragon to focus on slowing down and self care

  • How those born in the year of the Tiger are in just the right position this year to find adventure and joy in connecting with others

  • How the quietly courageous Snake’s relationship with the Dragon can be ideal to cultivate success with this year’s energy

    And much more.

Mentioned in this episode:

Time Stamps by Zodiac Animal:

  • [4:32] The big energy of the Wood element in 2024

  • [10:38] The Rat

  • [11:53] The Ox

  • [13:55] The Tiger

  • [15:02] The Rabbit

  • [17:58] The Dragon

  • [21:18] The Snake

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Episode 258: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: January 2024

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Episode 258: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: January 2024

As we kick off 2024, the year of the wood dragon, we are once again sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of January 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.

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 2024 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

And much more.

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Episode 257: Welcome the Year of the Dragon with Lotus Wei

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Episode 257: Welcome the Year of the Dragon with Lotus Wei

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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 2024, and Katie shares a personalized flower elixir recommendation to support each of the animals. 

We cover: 

  • What to expect in 2024, the Year of the Wood Dragon

  • Qualities of the wood element

  • Qualities of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac

  • Suggestions for working with the energy of 2024 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 Dragon

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 256: Explore the Winter Solstice

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Episode 256: Explore the Winter Solstice

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For episode 256, we are taking a look at the longest night of the year, as those of us in the Northern Hemisphere observe the Winter Solstice. From a feng shui perspective, the winter is considered a yin season, where we start to move inward physically as well as emotionally. The yin concept is also about slowing down, and emptiness, making winter the perfect time for introspection and self-reflection.

Discussed in the episode:

  • How everything in the universe is made up of both yin and yang energy, as interdependent primordial forces in opposition

  • The cool, quiet stillness of water qi

  • Why this time of year is a good time to cultivate water energy and qi

  • How we can celebrate and recognize the winter solstice, becoming more aware of the yin and yang energy

And much more.

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Episode 255: Small Bites from Pure Professor: Creating Clarity for the New Year

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Episode 255: Small Bites from Pure Professor: Creating Clarity for the New Year

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For episode 255, we are once again joined by our dear friend and mentor, Katherine Metz, for another installment in our series Small Bites from Pure Professor. This month’s Small Bite is all about creating clarity through feng shui. It’s always an honor to have Katherine on the show and to receive her teachings.

Katherine explains:

  • The power of keeping your books just inside the front door, the office door, or the door to the study as well as some anecdotes from Professor Lin and his relationship to books

  • She explains how mirrors can reflect our true nature back to ourselves and why it’s utmost importance to always keep our mirrors clean and free of dust

  • How hanging a bell from a red string on the inside doorknob of your front door, office door, or bedroom door can bring greater balance into our homes

And much more.

In other exciting news Katherine has joined the Mindful Design Feng Shui School to co-teach an advanced training program called Pure Professor . Click here to learn more.

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Episode 254: Feng Shui Room x Room: the Living Room

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Episode 254: Feng Shui Room x Room: the Living Room

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As we enter into the thick of the holiday season, with festive gatherings on the horizon, it’s a good time to look at how we can best nurture the feng shui of our living rooms. Whether you plan to spend a quiet evening at home with just you and your special someone or if you plan on welcoming in a large group of extended family, taking just a bit of time to make sure that your living room is a warm and inviting space can make all the difference.

We cover: 

  • The natural ability of plants to offer flexibility and family harmony

  • How we can uplift the qi with considerate lighting 

  •  How even just a splash of red can assist in harmony and protect against discord

  • Why you want to make sure that there is the proper amount of seating for all of your guests

  • How colors can influence such as green and yellow can help to bring in kindness and understanding

    and much more.

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Episode 253: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: December 2023

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Episode 253: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: December 2023

In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of December 2023! 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: 

  • The Winter Solstice is on December 21st, the longest night of the year for those of us in the northern hemisphere. Yin energy is at it’s peak and after the winter solstice the days will lengthen and yang qi will slowly gain more strength

  • Representing quiet and stillness, Water qi will peak during the solstice, making it an ideal time to go inward and find wisdom

  •  How the Chinese zodiac animal for December, the rat, can be supportive of those born in the years of dragon, ox and monkey, but may prove challenging for those born in the years of ram and horse

  • Why this might be a perfect time to seek the wisdom and support of a new teacher and other helpful people

    and much more.

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Episode 252: Mini Feng Shui Consultation with Amber Milanovich

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Episode 252: Mini Feng Shui Consultation with Amber Milanovich

Today we welcome on to the show the winner of last months contest for a free mini consultation. We were delighted and surprised to learn that the winner was none other than Mindful Design School graduate, Amber Milanovich! Amber is a feng shui practitioner and licensed acupuncturist based in the Hudson Valley and for her consultation, she wanted to look at ways to shift the energy of her work space to welcome in more clients and to connect more deeply with her practice.

We cover: 

  • The wisdom in carefully pairing fire qi with water qi to attract more business

  • How mirrors can help to open up a space when physical expansion isn’t an option

  •  Navigating the qi of a shared work space

  • Why it’s often a good idea to add a bell to lobby doors

    and much more.

Amber Milanovich is a feng shui practitioner and licensed acupuncturist based in the Hudson Valley. With a background in fine art and design, she brings an artistic sensitivity and creative approach to helping you on your path to moving through life’s obstacles.  Whether it’s a pain condition, overwhelming emotions, or a sense of feeling unsettled in your home, she believes that dis-ease presents itself as an opportunity for transformation and there is something in her toolkit that will assist you in becoming the fullest expression of who you’re meant to be. You find out more about her here.

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Episode 251: Small Bites from Pure Professor: Finding the Right Words

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Episode 251: Small Bites from Pure Professor: Finding the Right Words

Communication is one of the most important tools we have as we try to negotiate our relationships with family members, friends, and fellow workers. When the lines of communication are blocked or unclear, it can be incredibly difficult to understand each other as well as for us to feel heard. For episode 251 we are joined once again by our teacher, Katherine Metz, to discuss how feng shui can assist us in improved clarity with communication. Katherine has been practicing and teaching feng shui for over four decades and her experience and insights are always illuminating and inspiring.

We cover: 

  • How doors that bump into one another when they open can create discord the place of communication

  • How a bedroom with no door can create disharmony in a romantic relationship

  •  How a well placed feng shui crystal can be a step in the right direction for improved communication.

    and much more.

If you would like to learn more about Pure Professor , our advanced training program with Katherine, click here.

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