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 279: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: June 2024

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Episode 279: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: June 2024

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

  • Key dates to look out for this month in the moon cycle and the Chinese solar term

  • What to expect energetically this June as we move into the hotter months

  • Finding balance among opposites

  • How creating harmony in our lives can lead to innovation

    Plus more…

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [01:15] First solar term: June 5th, Sowing of Seed

  • [02:53] This month’s full moon, the Strawberry Moon

  • [03:29] The arrival of the Summer Solstice on June 20th

  • [04:46] Chinese Zodiac reading for June 2024, the month of Horse

  • [06:04] The qi of June 2024

  • [07:07] An I Ching reading for our podcast listener community

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Episode 278: Five Elements: Everyday Feng Shui Magic Rituals

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Episode 278: Five Elements: Everyday Feng Shui Magic Rituals

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If you’ve listened to this podcast for any length of time, you have no doubt heard us discuss the five elements. A corner stone of virtually all spiritual modalities and schools of eastern thought, the five elements — earth, metal, water, wood, and fire — help us to make sense of our inner and outer environments, providing us with insights and tools to shift the energies within our own space and lives. Today we are sharing a five element adjustment for harmony that can easily be done in your home or office.

We cover:

  • An introduction to the five elements

  • The energetic qualities of each of the five elements

  • How these qualities can be brought in to our homes and personal spaces

  • A five element adjustment for harmony

And much more

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [02:03] Explaining the five elements

  • [04:03] Introducing the five elements

  • [06:08] A five element feng shui adjustment

  • [09:45] The qualities of wood

  • [11:12] The qualities of fire

  • [12:55] Earth qualities

  • [14:44] Metal qualities

  • [16:54] The qualities of water

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Episode 277: Our Favorite Feng Shui Colors

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Episode 277: Our Favorite Feng Shui Colors

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In addition to having an effect on our emotions, color also affects our energy, or qi. Feng shui practitioners use color as a tool to: adjust the flow of qi, balance the occupant’s energy, and even for protection. Feng shui color theory is multi-faceted, one color system is based on the five elements and inspired by the natural world. For episode 277 we are discussing some of our favorite colors, what they represent and how we incorporate them into feng shui practices.

We cover:

  • The importance and impact of color in feng shui and in everyday life

  • A list of colors, their stories, and how they affect us energetically

  • Celestial blue and it’s connection to the divine

  • The deep red of Vermillion as feng shui’s most auspicious color

  • The off white color cream and it’s ability to balance and complement other colors

  • Yellow ochre and how it calls in the earth element

  • The dark brown of umber that reminds us of fertile soil

  • Violet as it relates to the wealth corner of the home

And much more

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [01:32] About color

  • [04:56] Celestial blue

  • [07:32] Vermillion

  • [10:09] Cream

  • [12:16] Yellow ochre

  • [15:22] Umber

  • [17:36] Violet

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Episode 276: Favorite Summer Flowers for Feng Shui

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Episode 276: Favorite Summer Flowers for Feng Shui

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Nothing lets us know that summer is in full bloom like the abundance of colorful and fragrant flowers that are blossoming all around us. Flowers represent joy and beauty and can be very useful in many different adjustments. Many flowers have symbolism this adds deeper meaning to your feng shui adjustment. Today We talk about some of our favorite summer flowers and how they can be used to lift the qi of your home and heart.

We cover:

  • The qualities of summer flowers vs spring or autumn

  • Where to procure flowers and why it matters

  • Natural fresh flowers vs artificial flowers

  • Peony representing prosperity, luck, honor, and gracefulness

  • The rose as a symbol of love, beauty, and romance

  • Lilies and their connection to maternal, feminine energy

  • How lavender inspires tranquility and ease.

  • The power, strength, and loyalty of the sunflower

And much more

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [02:06] Why are flowers important in feng shui?

  • [02:32] Anjie’s relationship to flowers via Ikebana and feng shui

  • [05:25] Natural fresh flowers vs artificial flowers

  • [07:55] On summer flowers

  • [13:25] Where to place flowers and what they represent

  • [14:44] Peonies flowers

  • [17:26] Roses

  • [20:23] Lilies

  • [22:44] Lavender

  • [26:46] Sunflowers

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Episode 275: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: May 2024

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Episode 275: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: May 2024

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In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of May 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 our feng shui suggestions to make the most of this month’s energy. 

We cover:

  • Key dates to look out for this month: May 6th, the beginning of Summer

  • What to expect this month based on your Chinese zodiac animal

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

  • How to navigate the energy of May

  • The energetic theme of this month

  • A feng shui tip to make the most of this time

And much more

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [00:49] Welcome to the month of May 2024

  • [01:40] Key Solar dates for the month

  • [05:10] What to expect for the different animals of the Chinese Zodiac

  • [05:49] The qi of May 2024

  • [06:20] A Tarot reading for the Holistic Spaces Podcast listener community

  • [12:31] Exploring the idea of abundance in the home through the lens of feng shui

  • [17:44] Laura and Anjie share their current favorite flowers

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Episode 274: Oracle cards: Everyday Magic Ritual

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Episode 274: Oracle cards: Everyday Magic Ritual

Both ancient and contemporary, cartomancy as a divination practice is a deep and meaningful way to access inner knowledge and connect to the qi of a situation or person. Through the use of use symbols, images, and patterns, oracle decks can help us to shift our perspective, hone our intuition, and challenge us to look at hidden parts of ourselves. Laura has studied and practiced tarot and for several years and for this week's episode, she offers a primer on oracle decks, including how to find the right deck (or decks!) to best suit you.

We cover:

  • The origins of cartomancy in 15th century Italy

  • The differences between Tarot and oracle decks

  • Ways to interpret the symbols and meanings of the different cards

  • How Feng shui compliments oracle cards and Tarot

  • Gleaning inspiration and meaning from a card reading

And much more

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [01:04] What are oracle cards?

  • [03:48] How to find the right deck for you

  • [06:32] Laura’s favorite tarot deck

  • [08:09] Laura’s current favorite oracle deck

  • [08:48] An everyday magic ritual for oracle cards

  • [15:04] We pull a card for the Holistic Spaces listener community

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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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