Episode 042: Clutter and Five Elements with Katherine Metz, Part 1

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CLUTTER AND FIVE ELEMENTS WITH KATHERINE METZ, PART 1

I'm so excited to talk with one of my mentors, Katherine Metz, on clutter, feng shui and the five element philosophy. Clutter is becoming a popular concept in our society, and Katherine has decades of experience with addressing and correcting clutter, keeping feng shui and the five element theory in mind.

Thanks so much to Katherine for joining us and offering her wonderful knowledge on clutter and feng shui. Be sure to join us for the second part of this podcast on May 22! If you are a metal or water personality, do you identify with the points, Katherine touched on? We'd love to hear from you!

You can also send in feng shui and green design questions and potentially have them answered on our Q&A Sunday series!

If you'd like urgent or private answers, check out our 15-minute consultation calls!

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With over 30 years experience, Feng Shui Expert Katherine Metz is your guide and personal Sherlock in an exciting forum—Feng Shui Storyboard.

The Storyboard illuminates the mystery of place. We are all profoundly shaped by our environment. It’s imperative that we unfold a better understanding of the working relationship between buildings and people. Only then will our buildings offer the grace required of them.

Inspired by 25 years of study with H. H. Grandmaster Professor Lin Yun, Katherine is boldly and creatively infusing new life into an ancient art. You can find more information about Katherine and her services at katherinemetz.com.

Products Mentioned on This Podcast:

Agate Non-Metal Feng Shui Rings

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Episode 041: Yin and Yang with Barry Gordon

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YIN AND YANG WITH BARRY GORDON

One of the most important concepts of feng shui is that of yin and yang and balance. I'm honored to have one of my BTB teachers and a student of Grandmaster Lin Yun, Barry Gordon, to share his insight on the yin and yang system, the Tai Chi Symbol and how yin and yang work in our lives and spaces. 

  • Barry Gordon

  • BTB Masters Feng Shui Program

  • The concepts of yin and yang

  • Basic definitions

  • Characteristics of yin

  • Characteristics of yang

  • The Tai Chi Symbol

  • Yin and yang in our spaces

  • The five elements

  • Feng shui and yin and yang

  • What we can learn

Thanks so much to Barry for taking the time to explain this basic, but complicated, concept to us! I hope you can better understand why the ideas of yin and yang are so important in feng shui and creating a holistic space!

If you have questions about this or any other feng shui or green design aspect, please feel free to reach out! You may even be featured on our Q&A Sunday series!

You can also set up a consultation call to have your questions answered on an immediate and personal level.

Don't forget to also sign up for our Holistic Spaces newsletter for once-a-month tips on holistic living and feng shui! 

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Barry Gordon got his degree in Physics and then became a Career Naval Diving Officer. During his three tours in Vietnam, he had a Near Death Experience which changed the course of his life. In 1970, he left the Navy and went to live in India for two years, where he lived in an Ashram, meditated extensively, became a vegetarian, learned yoga, tended an elephant, and learned how to heal his PTSD’s.

When he returned to The States, Barry continued his meditations and eclectic spiritual studies. In 1983, he had the good fortune to meet Feng Shui Grand Master, Professor Lin Yun. Barry devoted himself to studying with the Master for 7 years. Then, Prof. Lin asked Barry to teach Feng Shui classes, at USF. In 1992, Prof. Lin asked Barry to be one, of three, Founders & Teachers of his BTB Feng Shui Masters Training Program.  For more information on Barry, visit his website: from-the-heart-feng-shui.com

Episode 040: Feng Shui for New Beginnings in Spring

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FENG SHUI FOR NEW BEGINNINGS IN SPRING

Happy Spring! Spring is an amazing time for new beginnings, both in the world of feng shui and in life in general, so this week, I thought we would talk about how to welcome spring and new beginnings in our holistic spaces. We have many posts on the Holistic Spaces blog about spring and new beginnings, so be sure to check them out after this! 

I want to thank each of you for listening to the Holistic Spaces podcast! You are the reason I do this! I would love to hear what new beginnings you are looking forward to this year and how you may use these feng shui adjustments to ensure they go well.

If you have specific questions about feng shui, new beginnings, green design or holistic living, send them along or set up a consultation call. Your questions could even be featured on our Q&A Sunday series!

And don't forget to also sign up for the Holistic Spaces newsletter for fresh tips every month! 

Episode 037: What's In Store for Your Chinese Numerology in 2017

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WHAT'S IN STORE FOR YOUR CHINESE NUMEROLOGY IN 2017

Happy Chinese New Year! While the new year actually began earlier this month, there's still plenty of time to calculate your Nine Star Ki for the upcoming lunar year and see what 2017 has in store for you. Over the last few weeks, we heard from experts on the Chinese Zodiac animals and their energies for the year, but I'm also a huge fan of Nine Star Ki in addition to the animal horoscopes. Listen in for how to calculate your number and what to expect this year!

I hope you are all as excited as I am for the new year! What does 2017 have in store for you? Does it match with your expectations?

If you have questions about your Nine Star Ki or want to learn more, feel free to send in your questions or schedule a consultation! You could even use our new 15-minute consultation call service for this! 

Don't forget to sign up for the Holistic Spaces newsletter too, where I share monthly tips on holistic living and feng shui.

Gung Hay Fat Choy! 

Products Mentioned on this Podcast

Nine Star Ki Aromasticks for Support

Episode 034: 2017 - Year of the Fire Rooster

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2017 - YEAR OF THE FIRE ROOSTER

Happy New Year! I hope everyone's 2017 is off to an incredible start. :) We're also preparing for another new year: the Chinese New Year! My friend, feng shui expert and Chinese astrologer, Doris Ingber is back this year to discuss the upcoming Fire Rooster Year and the energy it brings. Tune in for her insightful information around the Rooster and his energy! 

  • Yin Fire Rooster Year and Chinese New Year

  • Archetype of the Rooster

  • Energy of the Rooster

  • The Rooster and the Five Elements

  • Health influences for the year

  • Emotional influences for the year

  • History and Chinese astrology

  • Varying energies and charts for this year

Once again, Happy New Year to each of you! Thanks so much to Doris for her expertise and time, and to each of my listeners as well. Be sure to drop in for the next podcast on January 23, when Doris returns to share predictions and animal horoscopes for the Year of the Rooster!

As always, I encourage you to submit questions to our Q&A Sunday series or reach out directly for a 15-minute consultation call, a new service we offer for more personal answers!

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Here's to 2017!

Doris was introduced to Chinese metaphysics in 1999 after her 30 year career as a fashion merchandiser. Intrigued by the spirit and science of energy she pursued certifications in Classical Feng Shui, Interior Alignment, 4 Pillars Chinese Astrology and Space Clearing. She consults with architects, interior designers, home and business owners to create environments which enhance the lives of those within. Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, The New Yorker and Fortune.com. For more about Doris, visit www.kismetfengshui.com.

Episode 031: Nine Star Holiday Dynamics with Rosalie Prinzivalli

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NINE STAR HOLIDAY DYNAMICS WITH ROSALIE PRINZIVALLI

You may notice that this episode is a bit off schedule. That's because it's our first holiday podcast this year, so we wanted to get it to you before Thanksgiving! This is a very special episode, because we'll be talking with one of my closest friends and one of my first and most amazing mentors, Rosalie Prinzivalli. The holidays are meant to be loving time spent with friends and family, but they can actually be very stressful, since we're all different people with different needs! Understanding the nine star ki dynamics can help us to handle this stress and actually enjoy peaceful, grounded holidays during this season, and Rosalie is an expert. Let's see what she has to say. :)

Hopefully each of you are feeling less stressed about going into the holiday season, thanks to Rosalie's advice! We're very grateful to Rosalie for sharing her insight. :)

Be sure to sign up for the Holistic Spaces newsletter for more tips and advice on feng shui, green design and holistic living, around the holidays and all year! You'll receive a 10% off coupon for signing up, just in time to save on holistic gifts!

As always, we love to hear from you with comments or questions. You can send them in here and may even be featured in our Q&A Sunday series!

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! We're incredibly grateful for you every day. :)

Rosalie is a Certified Feng Shui Practitioner, 2002 Graduate and the first graduate to become a full-time faculty member and mentor of the BTB Feng Shui™ Masters Training Program. She has 30+ years of studies in Taoism, energy healing, meditation, astrology; an MBA from NYU Stern; and many years of corporate management experience. Rosalie takes a practical approach to Feng Shui and makes complex concepts easily understandable. Rosalie is a Red Ribbon Professional Member of the International Feng Shui Guild® where she served as Board Chair from 2006 to September 2014 and where the BTB Feng Shui Masters Training Program is a Gold Level Member.

For more information or to study with Rosalie, visit btbmastersfengshui.com.

Episode 019: Feng Shui and the Fire Element

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FENG SHUI AND THE FIRE ELEMENT

We've made it to the last of the five elements on the Holistic Spaces podcast! This week we'll talk about the Fire element, what it represents and how to keep it balanced in your life and spaces. If you're just tuning in, listen in to our previous podcasts on the Earth element, the Metal element, the Water element and the Wood element for tips on balancing each of them as well. The Fire element is related to passion and recognition, so if it's balanced, you'll feel a healthy enthusiasm for life and in your relationships with others. Who doesn't want that? So let's talk balancing the Fire element!

- The Five Elements

- Qualities and characteristics of the fire element

- Feng shui adjustment

- Too much Fire

- Too little Fire

Where does the Fire element fall in your life? Do you have too little? Too much? Just enough? If you feel you need a little more harmony in your Fire element, try a few of these suggestions, and be sure to check in on the blog for the My Favorite Things post on adding fire to your space. You can also check out each of the other elements' corresponding posts as well! 

As always, I encourage you to subscribe to the Holistic Spaces newsletter for monthly tips on feng shui, green design and holistic living. You'll get a free 10% coupon to the Holistic Spaces store when you sign up!

If you have questions about feng shui or green design, send them my way and you could be featured on our Q&A Sunday series or a future podcast! 

Episode 018: Feng Shui and the Wood Element

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FENG SHUI AND THE WOOD ELEMENT

The Holistic Spaces Podcast is back this week with the next-to-last element in the five element series, Wood. So far we've covered the Earth element, the Metal element and the Water element, so be sure to check back through our podcasts to listen in for tips on balancing each of those. As you may know by now, balancing the five elements and remaining in harmony with nature is a huge part of feng shui. The five elements theory and feng shui share the same goal! The Wood element relates to your ability to connect deeply with others and symbolizes growth, so it's definitely important that the Wood in your life and space is balanced. 

- Tapping into your elemental needs

- The Wood element

- Feng shui adjustments

- Too much wood

- Too little wood

If the Wood element isn't balanced in your life, try a few of these adjustments to create some harmony. Kindness, human heartedness and growth are so important for positive, meaningful lives. In addition to these suggestions, don't forget to stop by the blog and check out the My Favorite Things post for bringing the Wood element into your home. 

For more tips on green design, feng shui and holistic spaces, subscribe to the Holistic Spaces newsletter, where we share once a month tips and insight. You'll also get a free 10% off coupon for the Holistic Spaces store when you sign up!

Also, please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have regarding feng shui, green design or holistic living. You may even be featured as part of our Q&A Sunday series! 

Episode 017: Feng Shui and the Water Element

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FENG SHUI AND THE WATER ELEMENT

This week I'm excited to continue our Five Elements series with the Water element! We've talked about the Earth element and the Metal element, and the Water element is next in the elemental production cycle. The five elements are a big part of feng shui, as both concepts aim to maintain balance and harmony with nature. Being in balance with nature and the five elements can help us find harmony in life in many ways, from relationships to finances and more. So let's "dive" into the Water element! 

- Chinese Five Element Theory

- Powers and archetypes of five elements

- What the water element represents

- Feng shui adjustments 

- Too much water

- Too little water

Is the Water element balanced in your life? If not, try a few of these adjustments to bring your five elements back into balance with Water. Be sure to also check out this month's My Favorite Things blog post, where I share my favorite ways to bring water into your space! If you'd like, please share the adjustments you make with us!

Also, don't forget to visit the Holistic Spaces blog and sign up for the Holistic Spaces newsletter. Each month, we share feng shui and green design tips, plus, you'll get a 10% off coupon for the Holistic Spaces store when you sign up!

As always, please reach out with any feng shui, holistic living or green design questions you have, and we'll answer them in our Q&A Sunday series!

Products Mentioned on This Podcast:

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