Episode 299: Feng Shui Tips for a Good Home Floor Plan

Episode 299: Feng Shui Tips for a Good Home Floor Plan

Making the transition to a new home can be an intimidating and overwhelming experience. From the size and style of the home to neighborhood and price, finding just the right place for you and your family can be a daunting process with a seemingly endless list of considerations. Today we are exploring the top five feng shui guidelines that we would advise when evaluating the floor plan of a potential new home. While it might not always be possible to move into the biggest house in the most posh part of town, you can certainly take the time to ensure that the feng shui of your new home matches your hopes and intentions as much as possible. For anyone in search of a new house or apartment, these are the main points that we would advise when considering the layout of your new home.

What we talk about in this episode:

  • Room placement for good feng shui

  • The importance of a well considered entryway

  • How the center of the home affects the well-being of all the inhabitants

  • The commanding position

  • Stair considerations

    and much more!

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [0:46 Introduction

  • [02:02] Room placement for good feng shui

  • [04:20] The entryway

  • [08:00] The the center of the home

  • [10:05] Commanding position

  • [11:59] Stair considerations

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Episode 298: How to Declutter Your Closet Like a Feng Shui Pro

Episode 298: How to Declutter Your Closet Like a Feng Shui Pro

As we welcome the cooler months of Autumn, many of us are finding our way into the depths of our closets in search of warmer clothes. For many of us, this can be quite daunting. We have talked a lot in the past about the benefits decluttering and space clearing, and today we are taking a deep look at decluttering our closets like a feng shui pro. Decluttering and organizing offers us a sense of freshness and renewal. When incorporating feng shui principles, it can be turned into a more transcendental exercise, increasing our focus and sense of clarity.

What we talk about in this episode:

  • The five steps that you can follow to start decluttering like a feng shui pro

  • Making space in our lives to manifest and grow

  • Turning decluttering into an offering

  • The power of the number nine

    and much more!

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [0:49 Introduction

  • [03:20] Align with the energy of autumn

  • [06:14] What is your closet telling you?

  • [11:37] Set an intention of what you want to make space for

  • [13:14] Make your decluttering into an offering

  • [18:23] The power of the number nine

  • [20:25] Recap

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Episode 297: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: October 2024

Episode 297: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: October 2024

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

What we talk about in this episode:

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

  • How to transition into the yin energy as we approach the end of the harvest, moving in darker days

  • How we can use this time to honor our ancestors

  • The arrival of the Hunter’s Moon on October 17th, the first full moon to follow the Harvest Moon

  • October as the month of Dog, offering supportive qi for those born in year of Rabbit

    And much more.

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [02:06] Introduction

  • [02:22] Key dates for October 2024

  • [06:34] Chinese zodiac reading for October 2024

  • [07:47] The qi of October

  • [10:24] I Ching reading

  • [15:56] Feng Shui you can do to support you

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Episode 296: 7 Feng Shui Space Clearing Must-Haves

Episode 296: 7 Feng Shui Space Clearing Must-Haves

When making an effort to shift the qi of any space, whether it’s your home or office, quite often the best place to start is with a space clearing ritual. Over time, qi accumulates and this energy can really affect your present and future circumstances, so we want to make sure that it is positive and supportive. In order to do this, it’s important to regularly clear your space of any unhelpful or stagnant energy. For this week’s episode, we are going through our top seven space clearing rituals and how they can be implemented to best ensure that the qi of any space stays vibrant and fresh.

What we talk about in this episode:

  • Tibetan metal bells and how their sounds can cut through any stagnant energy like a sword

  • Reciting mantras or prayers as an effective way to clear a space

  • Smoke cleansing with incense and herbs

  • The absorbent qualities of salt

  • Essential oils to dramatically shift the energy and clear a space

  • Black tourmaline to repel negative qi

  • Fresh oranges for vibrant yang energy

    and much more!

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [02:33] Introduction

  • [03:10] Bells and chimes

  • [04:44] Mantras

  • [07:36] Herbs and incense

  • [11:04] Salts

  • [13:58] Essential oils

  • [16:05] Black tourmaline

  • [18:12] Oranges

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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!

Mentioned in this episode:

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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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