Episode 295: Most Frequently Asked Feng Shui Questions

Episode 295: Most Frequently Asked Feng Shui Questions

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As practitioners of an ancient art, feng shui professionals often get met with a lot of curiosity and questions. What is feng shui? In what direction should my bed face? This week we are going over some of the most frequently asked questions that we receive. From where to place the bagua over your home’s floor plan to whether or not mirrors in the bedroom are a good idea, here are the top five questions that we as feng shui practitioners receive.

What we talk about in this episode:

  • Using the bedroom for bagua basics

  • What direction should my head be facing in bed?

  • Which front door do I use to lay the bagua map?

  • What if there is a toilet in my wealth area?

  • Can I have a mirror in my bedroom?

    and much more!

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [02:49] Where do I start?

  • [04:29] Feng shui in the bedroom

  • [07:03] What direction should my head be facing in bed?

  • [10:39] Which front door do I use to lay the bagua map?

  • [13:00] What if there is a toilet in my wealth area?

  • [15:38 Can I have a mirror in my bedroom?

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Episode 294: Favorite Autumn Feng Shui Colors

Episode 294: Favorite Autumn Feng Shui Colors

In the Northern Hemisphere, summer is fading and autumn is upon us! The weather is cooling, the leaves are changing color, and we are shifting from light t-shirts to comforting sweaters. For this week’s episode we are exploring the world of color as it relates to the magic of the fall, as well as how color can best be utilized to welcome this shift in energy. The color palette is a most essential component of the feng shui tool belt and today is a fun one!

What we talk about in this episode:

  • Embracing the metal element with whites

  • Warming up to the fire element with reds and oranges

  • Nurturing yourself with earth element, using yellow and umber

    and much more!

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [02:05] Introduction

  • [03:03] Fall and the metal element

  • [08:33] The fire element

  • [12:08] The earth element

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Episode 293: Feng Shui For Your Small Home

Episode 293: Feng Shui Your Small Home

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Just because you may live in a small home doesn't mean you can't or shouldn’t have great feng shui! Whether you’re in a luxurious castle or cramped studio apartment, the same principles of feng shui can be applied to create a comfortable and nurturing environment for you to call home. For episode 293 we are going over a list of adjustments that you can shift the qi of your space. From furniture to layout, colors and decor, the possibilities of transforming a small space to one in which the qi flows freely, are endless.

What we talk about in this episode:

  • The importance of the entry or front door

  • Creating defined spaces

  • The importance of a dedicated dining area

  • The power of good lighting

    and much more!

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [02:00] Introduction

  • [03:39] Your entryway

  • [07:20] Creating defined spaces

  • [10:20] The importance of a dedicated dining area

  • [12:43] The bedroom

  • [17:13 The power of good lighting

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Episode 292: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: September 2024

Episode 292: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: September 2024

As summer winds down, in this episode we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of September 2024! 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.

Some key points that we discuss: 

  • 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

  • Cooler temperatures shifting us further into autumn

  • September 22nd, the Autumnal Equinox

  • September is the month of Rooster, which offers supportive qi for those born in year of Dragon, in harmony Snake and Ox

  • The symbolism of the color white as it represents metal energy, the element of autumn

  • Actions we can take to align with the energy of September 2024

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [02:32] Solar terms for September 2024

  • [06:16] The full moon

  • [07:22] The Chinese Zodiac for September 2024

  • [09:00] The qi of September 2024

  • [09:58] Tarot reading for September 2024

  • [15:35] The Bagua mandala and September 2024

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Episode 291: Feng Shui Plants, Room By Room

Episode 291: Feng Shui Plants, Room By Room

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It’s no secret that feng shui practitioners love plants. They’re one of the best ways to introduce the wood element to your space, which can invite new growth and flexibility. For episode 291, we are going room by room to take a look at the different plants that can be incorporated into your home to welcome and shift the qi to boost vital energy and help you make changes in your life if you are feeling stuck or you need a change.

What we talk about in this episode:

  • How placing a plant in your entryway will greet the new qi

  • How you can keep your family healthy with more air filtering indoor plants like the areca palm

  • Succulents and cacti as great workspace plants

  • How a pink orchid or gerbera in the partnership corner of your bedroom can help to invite more romance

    and much more!

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [03:17] Plants and the bagua

  • [05:57] Plants for the entryway of your home

  • [10:37] The kitchen

  • [13:30] The living room

  • [16:34] The bedroom

  • [21:20] the workspace

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Episode 290: Mindful Living Interview

Episode 290: Mindful Living Interview

Today is a very special day on the Holistic Spaces Podcast as we are overcome with joy that our new book, Mindful Living, is now officially released and available everywhere. We put so much hard work, love and energy into this book and we are beyond excited to finally be able to share it with all of you. Today’s episode is a celebration, a relaxed conversation between Anjie and Laura, discussing the process of writing the new book as well as what our hopes and intentions are for it. Mindful Living: A guide to the everyday magic of feng shui is now available wherever you buy books!

What we talk about in this episode:

  • How our personal and shared journeys lead us to writing this book

  • Our hopes, goals and intentions for the book

  • The process and challenges that came with writing Mindful Living

  • Our favorite parts of the writing process

    and much more!

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [03:04] Why we wrote this book

  • [07:32] How we got to this book

  • [09:40] The process of writing Mindful Living

  • [10:55] Laura’s experience leading up to Mindful Living

  • [13:35] The title “Mindful Living”

  • [15:25] Themes within the book

  • [16:14] What Mindful Living means to Anjie

  • [17:12] Laura’s favorite parts of the book

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Episode 289: Your Feng Shui Color Profile

Episode 289: Your Feng Shui Color Profile

On this week’s episode we are exploring an exercise from our new book, Mindful Living: A guide to the everyday magic of feng shui, in which we recommend colors as supportive elements based on individual Nine Star Ki numbers. Nine Star Ki is an ancient form of astrology that is intertwined with the five elements, the bagua, and the I Ching. Your Nine Star Ki can help you to better understand your personal energy and how you can support it. Understanding how color can support this energy is vital and FUN way to support this energy!

What we talk about in this episode:

  • How to calculate your Nine Star Ki

  • The different earth elements associated with each number

  • Your color profile and how to work with it

  • Archetypes associated with each number/color profile

    and much more

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [02:16] Details for our upcoming give away

  • [03:48] Your feng shui color profile

  • [05:45] How to calculate your Nine Star Ki

  • [11:48] Simple ways to explore your own color stories

  • [14:31] #1 Water

  • [15:58] #2 The mother and the caregiver

  • [17:36] #3 Yang wood

  • [18:31] #4 Diplomat and guide

  • [18:56] #5 Leader and CEO

  • [19:37] #6 Father and alchemist

  • [20:10] #7 The princess and the accountant

  • [20:56] #8 The Seeker

  • [21:33] #9 The lover and the enthusiast

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Episode 288: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: August 2024

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Episode 288: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: August 2024

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As the last days of summer begin, we are sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of August 2024! First, we discuss what’s going on in nature and what you can expect energetically this month, and then Anjie shares an I ching 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.

What we talk about in this episode:

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

  • What to expect energetically this August as the transition to Autumn begins.

  • August in the month of Monkey and how that supports qi for those born in the year of Rat, Dragon and Snake.

    And much more.

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [02:34] Solar terms for August 2024

  • [06:34] Chinese Zodiac reading for the month

  • [07:47] The energy of August 2024

  • [09:00] An I Ching reading for the Holistic Spaces listener community

  • [17:06] Feng shui to support you during the month of August 2024

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Episode 287: Mindful Living with Nature Symbols: Animals

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Episode 287: Mindful Living with Nature Symbols: Animals

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For part three in our series exploring symbolism and iconography in the natural world, we are discussing animals. Symbolism and iconography has been used for centuries to help people to connect with ideas and concepts that are often hard to describe in words. Many of us connect to animals as symbols of strength and wisdom. They are sources of companionship, inspiration, and wonder.

What we talk about in this episode:

  • The connection of humans with the natural world

  • How cats represent the connection between the wild and domestic

  • Turtles and tortoises representing wisdom, longevity, and endurance

  • Elephants as symbols of protection, majesty, power, and wisdom

  • Dragons in feng shui dragons as symbols of success, strength, and compassion

  • Bats as a symbol of good luck

    Plus more…

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [01:38] How to enter for a chance to win our special giveaway

  • [03:08] Animals and their symbolism

  • [05:56] The cat

  • [08:02] The tortoise

  • [12:19] The elephant

  • [14:38] Dragons

  • [18:02] Bats

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