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Welcome to the Holistic Spaces Podcast, feng shui conversations with Anjie & Laura co-founders of the Mindful Design Feng Shui School. We hope to inspire you to create your own holistic spaces that nurture and resonate with you. Anjie Cho and Laura Morris are the founders of the Mindful Design Feng Shui School. We teach feng shui online at Mindful design School! check us out at mindfuldesignschool.com and be sure to sign up for our mailing list for special free workshops and opps to ask ques ...
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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 an…
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Today is a very special day on the Holistic Spaces Podcast as we are overcome with joy that our new book, Mindful Living, is now officially released and available everywhere. We put so much hard work, love and energy into this book and we are beyond excited to finally be able to share it with all of you. Today’s episode is a celebration, a relaxed …
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On this week’s episode we are exploring an exercise from our new book, Mindful Living: A guide to the everyday magic of feng shui, in which we recommend colors as supportive elements based on individual Nine Star Ki numbers. Nine Star Ki is an ancient form of astrology that is intertwined with the five elements, the bagua, and the I Ching. Your Nin…
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As the last days of summer begin, we are sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of August 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 for the Holistic Spaces Podcast listener community. We also share how you can make the most of this month’s energy in yo…
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For part three in our series exploring symbolism and iconography in the natural world, we are discussing animals. Symbolism and iconography has been used for centuries to help people to connect with ideas and concepts that are often hard to describe in words. Many of us connect to animals as symbols of strength and wisdom. They are sources of compa…
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For part two in our series exploring symbolism and iconography in the natural world, we are discussing birds. Symbolism and iconography has been used for centuries to help people to connect with ideas and concepts that are often hard to describe in words. In Chinese culture birds connect the Earth to Heaven. A powerful symbol in many cultures, thei…
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For the next three episodes, we are exploring a section from our forthcoming book, Mindful Living: A guide to the everyday magic of feng shui, about symbolism and iconography in the natural world. Today’s episode looks at fruit. Symbolism and iconography has been used for centuries to help people to connect with ideas and concepts that are often ha…
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In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of July 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…
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In the Northern Hemisphere, June 20th marks the Summer Solstice, the official start of astronomical summer. Earth's pole is tilted toward the sun at its most extreme angle and the longest day or period of sunlight all year. These times are fun to honor and observe because they connect us to a time hundreds (even thousands) of years ago when our anc…
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For episode 281 we are talking about crystals and how they relate to the different areas of the feng shui bagua. We told you it wouldn’t be another year! We discuss what you should consider when procuring new crystals, how to let the right crystals find you, and how to clear crystals. Laura recommends a different crystal for each of the guas and An…
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As a followup to our 2023 episode, Our Favorite Feng Shui Crystals and Why, we are once again taking a look at some of our favorite crystals for feng shui. Divided into three categories — Favorite crystals for abundance, confidence and personal power, and favorite crystals for grounding — Anjie and Laura each share some of their personal favorites …
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In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of June 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 thro…
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If you’ve listened to this podcast for any length of time, you have no doubt heard us discuss the five elements. A corner stone of virtually all spiritual modalities and schools of eastern thought, the five elements — earth, metal, water, wood, and fire — help us to make sense of our inner and outer environments, providing us with insights and tool…
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In addition to having an effect on our emotions, color also affects our energy, or qi. Feng shui practitioners use color as a tool to: adjust the flow of qi, balance the occupant’s energy, and even for protection. Feng shui color theory is multi-faceted, one color system is based on the five elements and inspired by the natural world. For episode 2…
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Nothing lets us know that summer is in full bloom like the abundance of colorful and fragrant flowers that are blossoming all around us. Flowers represent joy and beauty and can be very useful in many different adjustments. Many flowers have symbolism this adds deeper meaning to your feng shui adjustment. Today We talk about some of our favorite su…
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In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of May 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 our feng shui suggestions to make the most of this month’s energy. We …
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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. …
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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 ritu…
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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 a…
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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…
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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 do…
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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…
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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 do…
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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 …
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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 c…
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