Holistic Spaces | the feng shui podcast by Mindful Design

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

Since we’re entering the back-to-school season, we wanted to share a few ways you can support kids through feng shui. In this episode, we’re sharing 5 simple ways you can use feng shui in your kid’s bedroom to help set them up for success. We cover:  - The best places in the home for a child’s bedroom - How to locate a bed in the most supportive position - The feng shui of bunk beds - How to...

Whether you’re moving into your forever home, signing a new year-long lease, or checking into a hotel room for a week, feng shui can help you step into a new living space on the right foot. In this episode, we’re sharing five feng shui tips that you can use when moving into a new home. If you aren’t moving anytime soon, we suggest sending this one to a friend who is! We cover:  - Why it’s a g...

Feng shui crystal balls are one of the most commonly used items in BTB feng shui, and people tend to be very curious about them. In this episode, we’re talking about why we work with feng shui crystal balls, five ways to use them in your home, and how to hang them properly. We cover:  - What is a feng shui crystal ball? - How to choose a feng shui crystal ball - How to use feng shui crystal b...

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

Your living room is an important common space in your home where friends and family gather together. In order to create more harmony throughout the home and encourage everyone to get along, you can apply some simple feng shui principles to this room. Tune in to learn some of our best feng shui living room tips. We cover:   - How and when to energetically clear your living room - Our recommend...

Humans have always been fascinated by birds. Between their ability to fly and their musical calls, birds are really special and magical creatures. In this episode, we’re sharing the feng shui meaning of seven different birds, along with how you can start to work with these symbols in your home. We cover:   - The feng shui meaning of roosters - The symbolism of cranes - What magpies mean in fe...

Many of us have trouble sleeping these days. While it’s always important to look at any sleep issues with a trusted healthcare professional, feng shui can be a great way to support the other health or lifestyle changes you may be making. In this episode, we are sharing some of our best feng shui tips to help you create a more relaxing, restful environment that is conducive to sleep.  We cover...

In feng shui, we often work with symbols from nature to bring more meaning into our spaces. These can be plants, animals, flowers, or even fruit. In this episode, we are sharing five of the most prominent fruit symbols in feng shui and how you can bring them into your home.  We cover:   - Why is fruit significant in feng shui? - How to work with fruit symbolism in your home - The feng sh...

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

Happy Summer Solstice! In the Northern Hemisphere, we’re officially welcoming the hottest part of the year. In feng shui terms, this means we’re moving into a season with more fire energy. In this episode, we’re sharing some feng shui tips to help you embrace the fire element and create more balance during this season. We cover:  - What is the summer solstice? - Moving from a wood season into...

Natural crystals have been very popular lately, for good reason! Not only do they add beauty and color to a space, they can also be used with feng shui intentions to shift the energy in your home. In this episode, we’re sharing the significance of crystals in feng shui and some of our favorite stones for protection, prosperity, and confidence. We cover:  - Why we love crystals and what they r...

We get a lot of questions about how to deal with bathrooms in “bad” locations. While we would encourage you not to be fearful of any home layout, there are a few places in your home where a bathroom can pose more of a challenge. In this episode, we’re sharing what these locations are and how to work with them in feng shui. We cover:  - What do bathrooms mean in feng shui? - Why do people get...

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

Many people come to feng shui because they are wanting to bring more luck and protection into their lives. In this episode, we’re sharing five feng shui shifts you can make in your home to increase your luck and feel more protected. We cover:  - The command position and why it’s so important - How to work with protector deities and symbols of protection - What protection means to us - How to...

If you’ve done any research on feng shui, it’s very possible you’ve noticed that certain images, like the yin and yang symbol and the bagua, tend to show up over and over. In this episode, we’re touching on several popular feng shui symbols, their meaning, and how you can start to work with them in your home. We cover:  - How to work with feng shui symbols - The yin and yang symbol and what i...

If you’re at all involved in the wellness or mindfulness world, you are likely familiar with the symbol of the lotus. These beautiful plants are rich with meaning, and in this episode we’re talking about their significance in feng shui and how you can work with them in your home. We cover:  - What does the lotus mean in feng shui? - How to work with the lotus symbol in your home - How lotus f...

In feng shui, we work with many symbols of the natural world, and one that comes up quite often is the orchid. In this episode, we talk about the different feng shui meanings of orchids and how to work with this beautiful flower in your home. We cover:  - What orchids symbolize in feng shui - Where to place orchids in your home - How to work with orchid to invite a romantic partner - How orch...

In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of May. It’s an exciting month with lots of change and opportunity - listen in for Laura’s tarot reading and a fun feng shui tip for working with this month’s energy in your home. We cover:  - Key dates to look out for this month: Summer Begins and Full Flower Moon - How to navigate the energy of May - The energetic theme of...

You probably know by now that we love plants…but is there such a thing as too many plants? A lot of us went a little plant-crazy these last couple years, and we’ve gotten some questions from people who feel overwhelmed by their indoor jungles. In this episode, we’re sharing what an excess of plants could indicate, our experience with having too many plants, and how to let go of plants when you hav...

This is a special episode because we are interviewing one of our Mindful Design graduates, Helen Chen! We’ve loved watching Helen make feng shui her own and incorporate it into her work, including her new Everyday Art Cards. She joined us in this episode to share how feng shui has impacted her life and business and connected her to her cultural heritage. We cover: - Helen’s introduction to feng sh...

When you’re feeling a little depleted and you want to support your health, feng shui is one of the things that can help bring more ease and comfort. In this episode, we’re sharing some easy changes you can make in your bedroom to nurture your overall health and well being. We cover: - Why the layout of your bedroom is so important - The best position for your bed - How clutter in your bedroom coul...

In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for April 2022. First, we’re going over some important dates coming up this month in the moon’s cycle and the Chinese Solar Term calendar. Then Anjie shares an I Ching reading for the Holistic Spaces listener community, and we offer some simple ways to work with this month’s energy in your home.  We cover:  - Key dates to look out fo...

You may have noticed that feng shui practitioners seem to love plants. In this episode, we’re sharing what plants mean in feng shui, some of our favorite feng shui plants, and some of the lessons that plants can teach us. We cover: - Why people gravitate towards plants - What plants represent in feng shui - What to do when caring for your plants feels overwhelming - Our favorite easy care plants -...

Happy Equinox! In the Northern Hemisphere, we are moving from a quiet, yin season (winter) to a more active, yang season (spring). In this episode, we’re sharing our perspective on the spring equinox and some feng shui tips to welcome this new energy. We cover: - What the spring equinox means in feng shui - The connection between spring and the wood element - How to work with the energy of spring...