Holistic Spaces | the feng shui podcast by Mindful Design

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. If you want to dive deeper, be sure to sign up for our mailing list so that you can take our upcoming free workshops and giveaways! Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School! -Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s. -Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School. -Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive. MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE NEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY. 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 PRE ORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

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. If you want to dive deeper, be sure to sign up for our mailing list so that you can take our upcoming free workshops and giveaways! Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School! -Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s. -Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School. -Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive. MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE NEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY. PRE ORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

It is nothing short of an honor and delight to welcome onto the podcast the great George Lizos! George is a best-selling author, host of the The Lit Up Lightworker Podcast, creator of Intuition Mastery School®, and a practicing priest of Hellenic Polytheism at the world’s first modern temple of Zeus in Cyprus. He is also extremely charming and an absolute joy to speak with! For today's conversation, George walks us through his just released book, Secrets of Greek Mysticism, tells us about his upbringing, how he found his way from feng shui to his current spiritual practice as a light worker, mythology vs. theology, what we can learn from the Greek gods and so much more. George is a wellspring of wisdom and joy and we're so excited to share this conversation with you! We cover: -How George went from an interest in feng shui to his path as a light worker -Ancient Greek decluttering rituals, according to the Moon’s cycle -Apollo, the Greek god of (space) clearing -Caring for your altar as a way to nurture your spiritual path -Mythology vs theology in practice -Anjie, Laura and George talk about their favorite gods And much more. If you want to dive deeper, be sure to sign up for our mailing list so that you can take our upcoming free workshops and giveaways! GEORGE LIZOS is the #1 bestselling author of Protect Your Light, Lightworkers Gotta Work and Be The Guru, creator of Intuition Mastery School® and host of Can’t Host and The Lit Up Lightworker Podcast. George is a practicing priest of Hellenic Polytheism at the world’s first modern temple of Zeus in Cyprus. -You can order George’s new book here -www.georgelizos.com -IG: @georgelizos Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School! -Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s. -Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School. -Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive. MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE NEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY. PRE ORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of April 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 reading for the Holistic Spaces Podcast listener community. We also share our feng shui suggestions to make the most of this month’s energy. -The first solar term for April 4th is clear and bright (also called Tomb Sweeping Day) and is the perfect time for getting outside and experiencing the joys of spring -April 19th is the second solar term, Rain Shower (GrainRain), when we welcome the rain that helps the crops to grow stronger and established ensuring a good harvest later -The Chinese Zodiac animal for April 2024 is the Dragon, which could be ideal for those born in the tears of Rat, Monkey, and Rooster -The increased sun and rain that influences the qi of April -Anjie shares an I Ching reading And much more. If you want to dive deeper, be sure to sign up for our mailing list so that you can take our upcoming free workshops and giveaways! Time stamps for the episode: -[02:00] The energy of April 2024 -[02:20] The first solar term for April 2024: Clear and Bright (also called Tomb Sweeping Day) -[03:45] The second solar term for April 2024: Rain Shower (Grain Rain) -[05:01] April Zodiac Animal: Dragon -[07:48] Anjie shares an I Ching reading: what does the Holistic Spaces Podcast Listener community need to hear today to benefit from the energy of April 2024? -[16:25] How can we work with the energy of April 2024? Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School! -Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s. -Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School. -Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive. MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE NEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY. PRE ORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

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 third installment we are taking a look at the kitchen. What does your kitchen symbolize for you? One of the most used areas of the home, the kitchen is considered a symbol of your health, resources, and nourishment. In this space, fire and water alchemize and transform into medicine for our body and spirit. A well maintained kitchen is foundational to cultivating more mindfulness in your home. We cover: -What our kitchens mean to us -The stove as the main character in your kitchen and how it influences your finances and overall well-being -The importance of keeping your stove clean and tidy at all times -What is your relationship to food? -Ways to maintain a bright and fresh energy in your kitchen And much more. If you want to dive deeper, be sure to sign up for our mailing list so that you can take our upcoming free workshops and giveaways! Time stamps for the episode: -[0:45] Introducing out new book, “Mindful Living: A guide to the everyday magic of feng shui” -[0:55] What does it mean to create a mindful kitchen -[03:35] What does your kitchen mean to you? -[04:47] The main character of your kitchen, the stove -[08:24] Our relationship to food and nourishment -[10:24] The energy of your kitchen -[11:53] Raising the qi in your kitchen Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School! -Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s. -Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School. -Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive. MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE NEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY. PRE ORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

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 our second installment we are taking a look at our work spaces and offices. How can a more mindful approach to our professional and creative spaces better help us to realize the best of our potential? Whether you work at a formal desk, an open art studio or even at your dining table, a more mindful approach to your surroundings can nurture a sense of focus and clarity in your practice and see all the opportunities coming your way. We cover: -The importance of setting up your desk or work surface in the command position -How a high-back chair can provide more support for all the ways you show up in the world. -Why limiting the amount of screen time and digital intake is crucial to a more harmonious work/life balance as well as cultivating clarity And much more. If you want to dive deeper, be sure to sign up for our mailing list so that you can take our upcoming free workshops and giveaways! Time stamps for the episode: -[05:38] What does your work space or office mean to you? -[08:56] Are you feeling supported at work? -[11:17] Limiting screen time/digital interference to establish better work/life balance Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School! -Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s. -Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School. -Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive. MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE NEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY. PRE ORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

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. If you want to dive deeper, be sure to sign up for our mailing list so that you can take our upcoming free workshops and giveaways! 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 Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School! -Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s. -Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School. -Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive. MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE NEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY. PRE ORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

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. If you want to dive deeper, be sure to sign up for our mailing list so that you can take our upcoming free workshops and giveaways! Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School! -Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s. -Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School. -Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive. MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE NEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.

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 If you want to dive deeper, be sure to sign up for our mailing list so that you can take our upcoming free workshops and giveaways! Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School! -Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s. -Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School. -Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive. MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE NEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.

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. Mentioned in this episode: -Orange and clear quartz mist for uplifting abundance and positivity 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 If you want to dive deeper, be sure to sign up for our mailing list so that you can take our upcoming free workshops and giveaways! Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School! -Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Enrollment is now open for Mindful Design School's annual Lunar New Year package and event! To receive a 50% discount on enrollment, CLICK HERE or simply enter coupon code DragonYear at checkout. -Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s. -Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School. -Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive. MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE NEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.

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 If you want to dive deeper, be sure to sign up for our mailing list so that you can take our upcoming free workshops and giveaways! Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School! -Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Enrollment is now open for Mindful Design School's annual Lunar New Year package and event! To receive a 50% discount on enrollment, CLICK HERE or simply enter coupon code DragonYear at checkout. -Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s. -Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School. -Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive. MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE NEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.

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: -How to calculate your Nine Star Ki principal number (click here for written instructions) -What’s in store for you in 2024 based on your principal number -How each number can make the most of 2024, the Year of the Wood Dragon -Personalized guidance to best support yourself this year -The energy of 2024 as part of a nine-year cycle Mentioned in this episode: -Our Annual Year of the Wood Dragon energy Reset package -The Holistic Spaces 2024 Feng Shui Amulet for Protection & Luck 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 If you want to dive deeper, be sure to sign up for our mailing list so that you can take our upcoming free workshops and giveaways! Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School! -Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Enrollment is now open for Mindful Design School's annual Lunar New Year package and event! To receive a 50% discount on enrollment, CLICK HERE or simply enter coupon code DragonYear at checkout. -Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s. -Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School. -Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive. MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE NEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.

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: -Our Annual Year of the Wood Dragon energy Reset package -The Holistic Spaces 2024 Feng Shui Amulet for Protection & Luck 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 If you want to dive deeper, be sure to sign up for our mailing list so that you can take our upcoming free workshops and giveaways! Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School! -Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Enrollment is now open for Mindful Design School's annual Lunar New Year package and event! To receive a 50% discount on enrollment, CLICK HERE or simply enter coupon code DragonYear at checkout. -Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s. -Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School. -Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive. MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE NEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.

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: -Our Annual Year of the Wood Dragon energy Reset package -The Holistic Spaces 2024 Feng Shui Amulet for Protection & Luck 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 If you want to dive deeper, be sure to sign up for our mailing list so that you can take our upcoming free workshops and giveaways! Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School! -Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Enrollment is now open for Mindful Design School's annual Lunar New Year package and event! To receive a 50% discount on enrollment, CLICK HERE or simply enter coupon code DragonYear at checkout. -Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s. -Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School. -Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive. MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE NEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.

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. Mentioned in this episode: -Our Annual Year of the Wood Dragon energy Reset package -The Holistic Spaces 2024 Feng Shui Amulet for Protection & Luck Time Stamps by Zodiac Animal: [6:24] The Wood element [7:30] The Year of the Dragon [11:59] The Holistic Spaces 2024 Feng Shui Amulet for Protection & Luck [19:32] The Horse [21:05] The Ram [23:34] The Monkey [25:24] The Rooster [28:42] The Dog [31:29] The Pig If you want to dive deeper, be sure to sign up for our mailing list so that you can take our upcoming free workshops and giveaways! Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School! -Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Enrollment is now open for Mindful Design School's annual Lunar New Year package and event! To receive a 50% discount on enrollment, CLICK HERE or simply enter coupon code DragonYear at checkout. -Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s. -Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School. -Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive. MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE NEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.

In 2024, we welcome the Year of the Wood Dragon! Once again, we are sharing an overview of this year’s energy, as well as what you can expect based on your birth year animal’s relationship to the Dragon. In this episode, we discuss the first six of the zodiac animals — stay tuned for next week’s episode to learn about the remaining six! We cover: -The dynamic combination of the Wood Element with the energy of the Dragon -How wood energy is ideal for expanding ones horizons, especially when starting new projects -Why 2024 might be a good time for those born in the year of the Dragon to focus on slowing down and self care -How those born in the year of the Tiger are in just the right position this year to find adventure and joy in connecting with others -How the quietly courageous Snake’s relationship with the Dragon can be ideal to cultivate success with this year’s energy -And much more. Mentioned in this episode: -Our Annual Year of the Wood Dragon energy Reset package -The Holistic Spaces 2024 Feng Shui Amulet for Protection & Luck Time Stamps by Zodiac Animal: -[4:32] The big energy of the Wood element in 2024 -[10:38] The Rat -[11:53] The Ox -[13:55] The Tiger -[15:02] The Rabbit -[17:58] The Dragon -[21:18] The Snake If you want to dive deeper, be sure to sign up for our mailing list so that you can take our upcoming free workshops and giveaways! Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School! -Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Enrollment is now open for Mindful Design School's annual Lunar New Year package and event! To receive a 50% discount on enrollment, CLICK HERE or simply enter coupon code DragonYear at checkout. -Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s. -Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School. -Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive. MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE NEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.

In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of January 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 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’s cycle and the Chinese solar term calendar -What to expect this month based on your Chinese zodiac animal -Why this is the right time to find emotional support and heed the call of what fills your heart -How this first month of 2024 might be the perfect time to take stock of all of our blessings and show appreciation for them -Why now is the time to embrace your inner empress! -Our feng shui suggestions to make the most of this month’s energy And much more. If you want to dive deeper, be sure to sign up for our mailing list so that you can take our upcoming free workshops and giveaways! Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School! -Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Enrollment is now open for Mindful Design School's annual Lunar New Year package and event! To receive a 50% discount on enrollment, CLICK HERE or simply enter coupon code DragonYear at checkout. -Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s. -Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School. -Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive. MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE NEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.

We are excited to welcome Katie Hess of LOTUSWEI back to the podcast! It’s become an annual tradition for Katie to join us at the beginning of each new year to talk about the energy of the year ahead. We share a little bit about what each Chinese Zodiac animal can expect in 2024, and Katie shares a personalized flower elixir recommendation to support each of the animals. We cover: -What to expect in 2024, the Year of the Wood Dragon -Qualities of the wood element -Qualities of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac -Suggestions for working with the energy of 2024 based on your birth year animal -Katie’s flower elixir recommendation for each zodiac animal -Flower essences that everyone can benefit from in the Year of the Dragon And much more. Katie Hess is a flower alchemist and the founder of LOTUSWEI, one of the world's leading floral apothecaries. After 15 years of independent research of flower and plant-based healing, her flower-powered community is thriving in over 15 countries. -LOTUSWEI website: www.lotuswei.com -Follow LOTUSWEI on Instagram: @lotuswei If you want to dive deeper, be sure to sign up for our mailing list so that you can take our upcoming free workshops and giveaways! Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School! -Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Enrollment is now open for Mindful Design School's annual Lunar New Year package and event! To receive a 50% discount on enrollment, CLICK HERE or simply enter coupon code DragonYear at checkout. -Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s. -Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School. -Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive. MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE NEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.

For episode 256, we are taking a look at the longest night of the year, as those of us in the Northern Hemisphere observe the Winter Solstice. From a feng shui perspective, the winter is considered a yin season, where we start to move inward physically as well as emotionally. The yin concept is also about slowing down, and emptiness, making winter the perfect time for introspection and self-reflection. Discussed in the episode: -How everything in the universe is made up of both yin and yang energy, as interdependent primordial forces in opposition -The cool, quiet stillness of water qi -Why this time of year is a good time to cultivate water energy and qi -How we can celebrate and recognize the winter solstice, becoming more aware of the yin and yang energy And much more.If you want to dive deeper, be sure to sign up for our mailing list so that you can take our upcoming free workshops and giveaways! Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School! -Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Enrollment is now open for Mindful Design School's annual Lunar New Year package and event! To receive a 50% discount on enrollment, CLICK HERE or simply enter coupon code DragonYear at checkout. -Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s. -Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School. -Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive. MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE NEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.

For episode 255, 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 creating clarity through feng shui. It’s always an honor to have Katherine on the show and to receive her teachings. Katherine explains: -The power of keeping your books just inside the front door, the office door, or the door to the study as well as some anecdotes from Professor Lin and his relationship to books -She explains how mirrors can reflect our true nature back to ourselves and why it’s utmost importance to always keep our mirrors clean and free of dust -How hanging a bell from a red string on the inside doorknob of your front door, office door, or bedroom door can bring greater balance into our homes 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. If you want to dive deeper, be sure to sign up for our mailing list so that you can take our upcoming free workshops and giveaways! Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School! -Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Enrollment is now open for Mindful Design School's annual Lunar New Year package and event! To receive a 50% discount on enrollment, CLICK HERE or simply enter coupon code DragonYear at checkout. -Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s. -Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School. -Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive. MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE NEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.