Holistic Spaces | the feng shui podcast by Mindful Design

In this episode, we’re defining five fundamental feng shui terms. Whether you are totally new to feng shui or you’re a long-time listener, it’s important to understand these essential concepts that form the foundation of a feng shui practice. If you want to dive deeper, be sure to sign up for our mailing list so that you can take our upcoming free Feng Shui Basics course! We cover: - What is feng...

This is a special episode because we are joined by three Mindful Design graduates: Shivani, Kris, and Sheena! We’re so grateful that they joined us to share how feng shui has shifted the way they think about self care, and how this practice has supported them in nurturing their own qi. We cover: - What Shivani learned from her consultation with Anjie and her current self care practices - How self...

With Valentine’s Day coming up, we wanted to share some ways that feng shui can support you if you’re single. First we travel back in time and Anjie coaches 25-year-old Laura on how feng shui can help her invite in a partner, and then we discuss the Relationship area of the bagua. We cover: - Feng shui tips for your bedroom if you want to welcome a new romantic partner - What the artwork and image...

In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of February 2023! 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 how you can make the most of this month’s energy using feng shui concepts. We cover: - Key dates to look out for...

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 2023.  We cover: - How to calculate your Nine Star Ki principal nu...

In our last episode we shared an overview of what you can expect in 2023, the Year of the Yin Water Rabbit, as well as a qi forecast for three of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals. In this episode, we discuss the remaining nine zodiac animals and what each one can expect based on their relationship to the Rabbit. We cover:   - The shift in qi as we enter the Year of the Yin Water Rabbit - Whe...

In 2023, we welcome the Year of the Yin Water Rabbit! We’re 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 Rabbit. In this episode, we discuss three of the zodiac animals — stay tuned for next week’s episode to learn about the remaining nine! We cover:  - The overall energy of 2023 - Qualities of yin water -...

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 2023, and Katie shares a personalized flower elixir recommendation to support each of the animals.  We cover:   - W...

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

Nine Star Ki is an ancient form of astrology that we use in BTB feng shui to better understand our energy and the energy of our clients. In this episode, we’re sharing how you can calculate your own Nine Star Ki number, what you can expect during the Winter Solstice based on your Nine Star Ki, and personalized tips to help you navigate this season. We cover:   - What is the Winter Solstice? -...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…time for our annual holiday feng shui episode! In this conversation, we’re sharing some of our own holiday traditions and our suggestions for bringing feng shui and intention into your home for the holiday season. We cover:   - How Laura and Anjie are celebrating the holidays - How to use feng shui and intention to set up your home for the holidays - I...

In this episode we’re exploring the water element, which is associated with the season of winter in feng shui. We talk about how the water element can show up in our lives, and some easy ways that you can embrace water qi at any time of year. We cover: - The qualities of water energy - Why winter is a great time to work with water qi - The connection between water and intuition - Easy ways to work...

In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of December 2022! 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...

To celebrate our 200th episode and show appreciation for all of our listeners, we are dedicating an entire conversation to the topic of gratitude! Tune in to learn more about the connection between gratitude and feng shui, and a fun and simple feng shui practice you can do in your home to offer gratitude for the things and people in your life. We cover:   - Why gratitude is so important - How...

In the Northern Hemisphere, we’re starting to get cozy and prepare for a season of gathering indoors with loved ones. This makes it a great time to connect to earth element energy! In this episode, we’re sharing more about the earth element, and some simple ways to cultivate earth qi in your home through feng shui. We cover:   - The qualities of earth energy - How earth qi can show up in peop...

In this episode, we’re talking all about connecting to our ancestors. Laura and Anjie share their own experiences, some suggestions for connecting to your ancestors, and how this relates to feng shui. We cover:   - Different types of ancestors - Why it’s important to connect to our ancestors - Why connecting to our ancestors is significant in feng shui - How Anjie and Laura honor their lineag...

In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of November 2022! 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 lo...

Around the end of October, many of us feel a deeper yearning to explore magic and spirituality. In this episode, Laura is joined by Mindful Design grad Rosie Velasquez. Tune in to learn all about their experiences connecting to their witchy sides and the folk traditions of their own cultures. We cover: - The energy of this time of year and why we may feel drawn to spirituality and energy modalitie...

If you’ve been listening to the feng shui podcasts and reading the feng shui blogs, it’s likely that you’ve come across some topics that you have questions about. In this episode, we’re answering some of the most commonly asked feng shui questions that we receive.  We cover:   - What is feng shui?  - What is the feng shui bagua?  - How many different types of feng shui are ther...

This is a special episode because Laura is interviewing Anjie! Get to know Mindful Design co-founder Anjie Cho: how she came to feng shui, what she does for fun, her favorite feng shui tip, and more! We cover: - Anjie’s background in architecture and how she came to feng shui - What surprised Anjie the most about feng shui - What Anjie is excited about right now - What superpower Anjie would want...

This is a special episode because Anjie is interviewing Laura! Get to know Mindful Design co-founder Laura Morris and learn how she came to feng shui, what she does for fun, her favorite feng shui tip, and more!  We cover:   - Laura’s background in marketing and design and how she came to feng shui - What surprised Laura the most about feng shui - What Laura would tell her 20-year-old se...

In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of October 2022! 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 l...

Happy Equinox! Are you starting to feel the shift in seasons? In this episode, we’re talking about the metal element and its connection to fall, and how we can work with this energy in our homes. We cover:  - What is the Fall Equinox? - Shifting from a yang season to a yin one - The connection between fall and the metal element - How to work with the metal element in feng shui - How to align...

If you’ve been listening to us for a while, you know about the five elements. We’ve talked about the five elements system when it comes to choosing a paint color and finding your decluttering style, but did you know you can also apply it to your face? In this episode, we’re going over the basics of how to identify and accentuate each element in your own face to understand and shift your personal q...

In this episode, we’re sharing our favorite feng shui-inspired colors for dining rooms! Whether you have a formal dining room or a dining table in an open-concept space, listen in to learn which colors will best support you in this part of your home. We cover:  - Our favorite colors for dining rooms - What each of these colors represents in feng shui - Different types of energy you can invoke...