Episode 268: Create a Mindful Bedroom with Feng Shui

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Episode 268: Create a Mindful Bedroom with Feng Shui

In celebration of our forthcoming book, “Mindful Living: A guide to the everyday magic of feng shui” (August 13, 2024 CICO Books) we are initiating a new miniseries entitled “Creating a Mindful Home with Feng Shui” in which we will be exploring the symbolic meaning of each room. For the first installment we are taking a look at the bedroom. What does the bedroom represent or symbolize for you? From the placement of your bed to the things that you keep on your nightstand, the bedroom is the perfect place to start in connecting to the energetic realm and finding your path to mindful living with ease.

We cover:

  • The placement of our beds as a primary consideration in adjusting the feng shui of the bedroom

  • Why if you don’t currently have a headboard on your bed, you may be experiencing some imbalance

  • The supportive and nurturing aspects of a well considered and placed rug

  • The potential benefits and consequences of storing things under our beds

  • Space clearing with bells and singing bowls

And much more.

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [0:45] Introducing out new book, “Mindful Living: A guide to the everyday magic of feng shui”

  • [04:08] Taking a look at our own bedrooms

  • [12:18] What does your bedroom mean to you?

  • [13:40] What is the history of your bed?

  • [16:55] What’s around your bed?

  • [18:19] What’s under your bed?

  • [22:28] The furniture in your bedroom

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Episode 267: Small Bites from Pure Professor: Wood/Spring Element

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Episode 267: Small Bites from Pure Professor: Wood/Spring Element

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For episode 267, 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 spring time and the Wood Element. Related to upward movement and growth, Wood is most commonly associated with the energy of spring and the colors green and blue. From the BTB perspective, Wood is often understood as benevolent and kind, supporting greater empathy, understanding and diplomacy. On today’s show we take a good look at how we can work with the energy of the Wood Element to better nurture and support these qualities in our own lives and homes.

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.

We cover:

  • Keeping our own wood qualities in balance during year of the Wood Dragon

  • The benevolence and kindness of the Wood Element from the BTB perspective

  • The energetic nature associated with the Spring Equinox

  • How house plants can help to balance wood energy

And much more.

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Episode 266: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: March 2024

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Episode 266: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: March 2024

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

  • In the Northern Hemisphere, the March equinox is called the vernal equinox, because it signals the beginning of spring

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

  • The Awakening of Insect: When rain and thunder awaken the earth

  • Cleansing your home to invite in the new energy of Spring

  • How bringing in fresh seasonal flowers can support what is blooming within you

  • Spring is the time to face the sun

Time Stamps for this episode:

  • [1:45] March Solar terms

  • [3:51] The Spring Equinox

  • [5:40] The twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac

  • [6:34] The qi of March 2024

  • [8:02] Tarot reading for March 2024

  • [14:08] Anjie shares a personal story that relates to this month’s solar terms

  • [14:46] How to work with the energy of this month

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Episode 265: Mindful Living: Spring Cleaning Challenge

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Episode 265: Mindful Living: Spring Cleaning Challenge

Though it may still be very cold in many places, by the Lunar calendar, the transition to spring has already begun. The amount of daylight that we receive each day will continue to increase until the summer solstice in June, during which the longest period of daylight occurs. Many cultures celebrate this shift in seasons with cleaning and other cleansing rituals. For episode 265 we are excited to present a feng shui spring cleaning challenge as now is the perfect time to tackle projects and new feng shui adjustments to clear and reset.

On today’s episode we offer five adjustments for spring cleaning:

  • A Feng Shui adjustment to boost and clear the qi overall

  • An adjustment to let your home breath and gain clarity

  • How to set the intention to make your health a priority

  • A Feng Shui adjustment to improve your finances

  • Feng shui adjustment to open up to opportunity

    and much more.

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Time Stamps for this episode:

  • [1:32] Our spring cleaning challenge

  • [5:51] How to add ceremony to your spring cleaning

  • [7:07] Challenge tip 1: Ring the bell

  • [8:01] Challenge tip 2: Allow your home tp breathe

  • [10:12] Challenge tip 3: Set the intention to prioritize your health

  • [13:35] Challenge tip 4: Clean your stove

  • [16:15] Challenge tip 5: Feng shui adjustment to open up to opportunity

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  • Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s.

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Episode 264: Small Bites from Pure Professor: Romance

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Episode 264: Small Bites from Pure Professor: Romance

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It’s Valentine’s Day and to discuss the season of romance and partnership we are once again joined by our dear friend and mentor, Katherine Metz, to talk all things feng shui and relationship. Today’s episode is a fun one where we each share stories, both personal and professional, about simple feng shui adjustments to invite in more romance. From adding rose quartz to your nightstand to placing a plant in the relationships area of your home, feng shui can be an invaluable resource in attracting the love that you deserve.

We cover:

  • Kun, also known as earth in the I-Ching, the relationship area of the bagua

  • The importance of making space for a future partner

  • How a new hairstyle might be just the thing to invite someone new in

  • Utilizing the universal aspects of wind

    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.

Time Stamps for this episode:

  • [2:57] What is Kun?

  • [8:50] The universal attributes of the wind

  • [14:20] Using wind in feng shui adjustments

  • [14:49] Locating the area of your bedroom that relates to wind

  • [15:37] Client success stories

  • [20:47] Personal stories of feng shui as it relates to romance

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Episode 263: Nine Star Ki for 2024 Year of the Dragon

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Episode 263: Nine Star Ki for 2024 Year of the Dragon

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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 2024.

We cover:

Time Stamps for this episode:

  • [1:37] What is the Nine Star Ki?

  • [3:48] How to find your principle number

  • [6:57] 2024 forecast for those with the principle number 1

  • [8:26] 2024 forecast for those with the principle number 2

  • [9:24] 2024 forecast for those with the principle number 3

  • [10:16] 2024 forecast for those with the principle number 4

  • [11:26] 2024 forecast for those with the principle number 5

  • [12:17] 2024 forecast for those with the principle number 6

  • [13:22] 2024 forecast for those with the principle number 7

  • [14:21] 2024 forecast for those with the principle number 8

  • [15:41] 2024 forecast for those with the principle number 9

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Episode 262: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: February 2024

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Episode 262: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: February 2024

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As we enter into February 2024, we are back with another monthly qi forecast. For episode 262 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 2024? 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 2024 feng shui amulet for good luck - they’re going fast!

Some of the items discussed: 

  • The new beginnings of Spring as they start stirring

  • How to avoid overconsumption, as it can lead to energy depletion

  • The idea and importance of reciprocity

  • Giving ourselves limitations to offer more peace

    And much more…

Mentioned in this episode:

Time Stamps for this episode:

  • [1:41] Laura shares key solar dates for the month

  • [6:18] Anjie walks us through the Lunar New Year

  • [8:56] Laura discusses the chi of the month

  • [9:45] Anjie shares an I Ching reading for the Holistic Spaces Podcast community for February 2024

  • [21:00] How we can best work with the energy of the month

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Episode 261: Celebrating Lunar New Year with Anjie, Laura and Katherine Metz

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Episode 261: Celebrating Lunar New Year with Anjie, Laura and Katherine Metz

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Gearing up for the Lunar New Year, we are delighted to once again welcome our friend and teacher Katherine Metz back onto the podcast. Today’s episode is less of a small bite and more a discussion on the many ways that we can most auspiciously bring in the new year. Anjie, Laura and Katherine discuss the different celebrations and rituals that they do each new year as well as many recommendations for you, the listener. If you haven’t already, be sure to get your 2024 feng shui amulet for good luck - they’re going fast!

We cover: 

  • The story of the Rabbit and Dragon.

  • Why the new year is a most auspicious time to clean, sweep away stagnant qi, and refresh your altar or shrine.

  • The most harmonious and supportive relationship of the Dragon with the Rooster.

  • Why now is the perfect time to treat yourself to a new outfit :)

    And much more.

Mentioned in this episode:

Time Stamps for this episode:

  • [4:04] Anjie gives a primer on the Lunar New Year and the many ways it’s observed throughout the world

  • [9:15] Cleaning and cleansing rituals associated with Lunar New Year

  • [13:28] Katherine’s annual new year rituals for both the Lunar and Solar new year

  • [20:12] Laura’s rituals for the new year

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Episode 260: Welcome the Year of the Wood Dragon for Each Zodiac Animal, Part 2

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Episode 260: Welcome the Year of the Wood Dragon for Each Zodiac Animal, Part 2

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For part two of our overview of this year’s energy forecast we are covering the remaining six animals of the Chinese zodiac for Year of the Wood Dragon, as well as what you can expect based on your birth year animal’s relationship to the Dragon.

We cover: 

  • Horses should focus on patience. The dragon may have energy that compliments you but be mindful and think before you gallop off.

  • The Ram can use this vivacious dragon energy to explore new ideas and be bold.

  • How the Monkey can ride the wave of dragon prosperity and energy.

  • The Rooster will enjoy hanging out with the Dragon friend this year. Use this time to create connections and community.

  • This year is a chance for Dogs to change their perspective to find success. Examine what is not working - use the dragon energy to help see all sides and challenge your perceptions.

    And much more.

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Time Stamps by Zodiac Animal:

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