Holistic Spaces | the feng shui podcast by Mindful Design

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 princi...

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...

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 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 Ra...

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 El...

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 fo...

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:   -Wh...

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-reflec...

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...

As we enter into the thick of the holiday season, with festive gatherings on the horizon, it’s a good time to look at how we can best nurture the feng shui of our living rooms. Whether you plan to spend a quiet evening at home with just you and your special someone or if you plan on welcoming in a large group of extended family, taking just a bit of time to make sure that your living room is a war...

In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of December 2023! 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:   -The Winter So...

Today we welcome on to the show the winner of last months contest for a free mini consultation. We were delighted and surprised to learn that the winner was none other than Mindful Design School graduate, Amber Milanovich! Amber is a feng shui practitioner and licensed acupuncturist based in the Hudson Valley and for her consultation, she wanted to look at ways to shift the energy of her work spac...

Communication is one of the most important tools we have as we try to negotiate our relationships with family members, friends, and fellow workers. When the lines of communication are blocked or unclear, it can be incredibly difficult to understand each other as well as for us to feel heard. For episode 251 we are joined once again by our teacher, Katherine Metz, to discuss how feng shui can assis...

Often called the “mouth of qi”, the front door is one of the most important areas of your home when it comes to feng shui. It represents your face to the world and people’s first impressions of you. A strong front door can open your home and life up to opportunity and positive energy. For part two in our Room x Room series, we are taking a look at the many ways the front door can influence the bal...

In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of November 2023! 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. We cover:   -Key dates to loo...

It’s always a delight to welcome to the show some of our recent graduates from the Mindful Design School. Today we are joined by Michelle Accetta, Natalie Gober and Tina Robinson. All three have completed our feng shui program and for episode 248 they join us to share stories, both personal and professional, of how feng shui has impacted their lives and careers. The relationships that we form with...

On average, we spend thirty percent of our time in our bedrooms. The bedroom is our sanctuary; It’s where we go to rest, recharge and revitalize. For episode 247, we are taking a look at how utilizing the wisdom of feng shui in our bedrooms can lead to healthier sleep patterns, increased focus and clarity, stronger romantic relationships, and overall wellbeing. If there’s one room in the home that...

For episode 246, 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 optimizing the qi of our workspaces through ideal desk placement and set up. Katherine tells us about how a properly placed desk can assist in seeing opportunities and welcoming in new energy. She also...

Episode 245 is a fun one as Anjie and Laura present hypothetical challenges to one another that a feng shui practitioner might likely face when doing a home consultation. In response to the situations presented to one another, Anjie and Laura have come up with a list of top five feng shui tips. These simple adjustments are a great entry point to begin looking at your home through the lens of feng...

In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of October 2023! 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 lo...

The Autumn Equinox is upon us and for this episode of the Holistic Spaces Podcast we are taking a look at the many different styles of decluttering based on the Five Elements . The process of clearing clutter can sometimes be very intense and overwhelming. What works best for one may prove challenging for another. Learning about your own style and how to work with it, rather than against it, is on...

In this week's episode of the Holistic Spaces Podcast, continue with our series called Small Bites. This series will be a small bite size feng shui tip or adjustment that comes directly from a collection of teachings from our teacher Katherine Metz.  This month’s Small Bite is about attracting good luck with feng shui. Katherine tells us about how having a pet in the home can greatly improve...

We are delighted to once again welcome on to the program some of our recent graduates of the Mindful Design Feng Shui School. One of the most rewarding aspects of our work as teachers can be found in the enduring and mutually nourishing relationships that develop over the course of the program. Just as feng shui is about creating harmony in the home, it is also about creating harmonious and lastin...

As summer winds down, in this episode we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of September 2023! 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 poi...

For episode 239, we are presenting another feng shui home consultation. This week Anjie sits down with Waylon Lewis for a personalized review for his home in Boulder, CO. We’re so excited to share a real life feng shui consultation with our listeners. Anjie and Laura currently only offer 1-1 feng shui consultations for the students of the Mindful Design Feng Shui school, and for the curriculum, or...