Feng Shui | Holistic Spaces Podcast With Anjie Cho

Episode 243: Autumn Equinox, Decluttering with the Metal ElementDiscussed In This Episode:-How it may be best for those with the Wood Decluttering Style to keep the process short and sweet.-If you’re more of a Fire person, revisiting memories and the emotions of certain objects may be a crucial part of decluttering.-For those with the Earth Decluttering Style, it may be a best to focus on organizing their collections and displaying them with love. -Why those with the Metal Style should watch out for over-purging. -Ideas for how those with the Water Style can begin to approach their collections of books and art.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

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 the lift of any space. She tells a story of bringing a more harmonious energy to a community with well placed lamp posts. We also discuss how what may seem like a string of bad luck can offer us room for growth and greater prosperity.In other exciting news Katherine has joined the Mindful Design Feng Shui School to co-teach an advanced training program called Pure Professor .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!-

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 lasting relationships and we couldn’t be more grateful to host Brooke Ballan and Maria Tverlli for a conversation about their experiences with the Mindful Design School.Some of the topics discussed include:-Brooke and Maria’s personal stories and ah-ha moments with feng shui-Stories of how feng shui directly impacted their quality of life in a positive way-Stories about specific feng shui adjustments that surprised and delighted Brooke and MariaIf 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! In fact - we have one right now! Enter a giv

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 points that we discuss: -Key dates to look out for this month in the moon’s cycle and the Chinese solar term calendar-What to expect energetically this month-Early autumn being the perfect time to focus on renewal and restoration of all that is good in you-September is the month of Rooster, which offers supportive qi for those born in year of Dragon, in harmony Snake and Ox-The symbolism of the color white as it represents metal energy, the element of autumn-As the yin energy begins to set in, why it’s good to focus on warming yourself-Actions we can take to align with the energy of September 2023And much more.If yo

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 for the podcast.In this episode we talk about:-How a concave mirror can be useful in dealing with challenging qi in and around the home.-How a bit of clutter in the home isn’t necessarily a bad thing.-How red, as a prominent color in his home, supports Waylon’s fundamental nature.-The opportunities and the challenges of having a second door in the relationship area in your home.-Activating intentions with a red envelope above the front door.And much more.Be sure to check out Part 1, when Waylon interviewed Anjie about her new book Mindful Homes, on the Walk the Talk podcast. Listen HERE.If you want to dive deeper,

In this week's episode of the Holistic Spaces Podcast, we begin a 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. In other exciting news Katherine has joined the Mindful Design Feng Shui School to co-teach an advanced training program called Pure Professor with Anjie Cho. We are so very excited to have her join the Mindful Design Teaching team!This month’s Small Bite is about using mirrors in the bedroom. Our world is changing, and with it, some ideas about the use of mirrors inside the house. Take note of some new thinking about a mirror in the bedroom.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

It’s the height of summer, everything is in full bloom and for episode 237, we’re talking about our favorite flowers and how they relate to feng shui. Flowers are often used in feng shui to boost the qi of a space. They are a source of fresh, uplifting energy, and bringing fresh flowers into your home is a great way to unstick anything that is feeling stuck. Flowers also invite more joy, and they invite us to contemplate the beauty in impermanence since they are so fleeting. 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!What we talk about in this episode:-How peonies can invite prosperity, luck, honor, gracefulness, elegance, cultivation.-Narcissus, one of the earliest blooming flowers after winter, and its association with good fate and good fortune.-Chrysanthemum as a symbol of longevity-The power, strength and loyalty of the sun flower.And much more.Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought t

As the last days of summer begin, we are sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of August 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 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.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!What we talk about in this episode:-Key dates to look out for this month in the moon cycle and the Chinese solar term and moon cycles.-What to expect energetically this August as the transition to Autumn begins.-August in the month of Monkey and how that supports qi for those born in the year of Rat, Dragon and Snake.-How this can be an ideal time to confront the challenges and obstacles that may be in your way.And much more.Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindf

Why are plants so important in feng shui? Plants are related to the wood element, which represents kindness, flexibility, growth, and new beginnings. They also allow us to connect to the cycles of nature and having plants in our homes also teaches us to care for other living beings. This week on the podcast we are discussing our favorite plants and how they can be helpful in adjusting the qi in side our homes for more balanced and fulfilling lives.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!What we talk about in this episode:-Our favorite plants for the bedroom-The plants that we like to help to change the qi of a room-Favorite plants for prosperity and abundance-How to best care for our indoor plants, helping them to grow and prosperAnd much more.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 w

As an activating energy source, red is considered a very auspicious and powerful color in feng shui. Both transformational and stimulating, it is most closely associated with the fire element and is a protector with great potential to remove negative qi. This week we are exploring many aspects of the color red as it relates to the practice of feng shui and some of the ways that it can be used to shift the energy and also correct difficult energetic situations. 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!What we talk about in this episode:-The significance of the color across many cultures, including it’s role in the Chinese tradition of gift giving.-The importance and function of the ubiquitous red envelopes.-How cinnabar, a vibrant red mineral, can be used to remove negative qi, or protect someone from harmful qi.-Red’s association with the fire element.And much more.Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces

For part two in our series, Interviewing the Lineage, we are delighted to welcome back to the show Rosalie Prinzivalli! We owe a debt of gratitude to our Black Sect Tantric Buddhist Feng Shui teachers, those who have come before us and taught us directly. They learned the practice of feng shui directly from our root teacher, his Holiness Grandmaster Lin Yun, Fourth Stage lineage holder of the Black Sect Tantric Buddhist Feng Shui teachings. Rosalie is a dear mentor and friend and it’s always an honor and delight to spend time with her.We cover:- How Rosalie first came to the practice of feng shui- Her time spent studying with Mantak Chia- Some of the lasting impressions from her time spent with Professor Lin YunPlus more…Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!Sign up for our newsletter HERE for exclusive offers for our newsletter subscribers only!Following us on Instagram HERE for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s.Learn about our courses a

This week we’re delighted to share a feng shui home consultation for our friend, Alyssa Brieloff. On the verge of giving birth to her first child, Alyssa is looking to shift some of the energy in her home to accommodate this next phase in her life. Anjie walks Alyssa through several possible feng shui adjustments to most support and nurture her and her family. 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!What we talk about in this episode:-Inviting abundance with purple-What about plants in the bedroom?-How to carve out a workspace with Feng Shui-Why is your stove important?-What is the best way to structure your home?-Home must haves-Color palette tipsThanks 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 Ins

In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of July 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. 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!What we talk about in this episode:-Key dates to look out for this month in the moon’s cycle -The solar terms from the Chinese calendar⁠ -What’s in store energetically for July 2023⁠-The Chinese zodiac animal connected to July and what that means for you⁠-Laura gives listeners a Tarot reading -Plus our feng shui suggestions to make the most of this month’s energy⁠ Plus more…Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!-Sign up for our newsletter HERE

This week we’re taking a look at the energy of the summer solstice. The summer solstice marks the official start of astronomical summer and is the longest day of the year. Derived from the Latin word solstitium which translates to "sun stands still", the summer solstice is midpoint of the growing season, halfway between planting and harvest, and is most closely associated with the fire element. 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!What we talk about in this episode:-The historical and cultural significance of the summer solstice and the festivities that accompany it-Some things you can do to activate the fire element-Balancing the heat of summer with the water element-The relationship between the solstice in the Northern and Southern HemispheresPlus more…Mentioned in this episode: -Celebrating the summer solstice with feng shui-The solstice as it occurs in the Southern HemisphereThanks so much for list

For the first episode in our new series, Interviewing the Lineage, where we speak with the teachers who have mentored and nurtured us on our path, we are delighted to welcome back to the show Katherine Metz! Katherine is the founder and creator of Feng Shui Storyboard. Over the years, she has chronicled His Holiness Grandmaster Professor Lin Yun's teachings as succinctly as possible. Katherine is a virtual repository of knowledge and wisdom, both ancient and modern and it’s always an honor and delight to speak with her.We cover:- How Katherine first came to the practice of feng shui- Katherine’s first experiences with BTB feng shui and Professor Lin.- Some of the lasting impressions from her time spent with ProfessorPlus more…Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!Sign up for our newsletter HERE for exclusive offers for our newsletter subscribers only!Following us on Instagram HERE for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s.Learn about our cour

For episode 228 Anjie and Laura are discussing their favorite crystals and how to place them throughout the home to invite and balance qi. In feng shui, we value crystals for their energetic and healing properties. While it’s not traditional to work with natural crystals in feng shui, it can be powerful to bring them into your space with feng shui intentions. From heart healing to inviting in more abundance, crystals are well suited to feng shui applications and we’re thrilled to share some of our favorites with you.We cover:-Laura and Anjie’s favorite crystals for connecting with intuition -Tips on using crystals in clearing negative qi-Favorite crystals for love and heart healing-Why black tourmaline is a great stone to work with when you want to feel more grounded-How rose quartz and bring new and support existing lovePlus more…Mentioned in this episode: Citrine for Wealth and AbundanceBlack Tourmaline & Clear Quartz for Balance9 Feng Shui Bagua Natural Crystal SetThanks so much for listening to t

In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of June 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 look out for this month in the moon cycle and the Chinese solar term-What to expect energetically this June as we move into the hotter months-Creating productivity and movement by adjusting and seeing the positive in both Kan and Li-Why just getting out into the sun can be the best medicine for when you're feeling overwhelmed by some of the more challenging aspects of this month’s energyPlus more…Mentioned in this episode: Navigating the Energy of Kan Over KanCelebrating the Summer Solstice with Feng ShuiThanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!Sign up for

As we welcome the warm summer months, this week on the podcast we’re headed back to the garden to discuss how the same feng shui principles that can be used inside your home can also be applied to designing and growing a garden outside your home that nurtures and supports you. We cover:Inviting the flow of qi into your garden with a water element such as fountains or river washed stones How you can look to the five elements to create an outdoor space that achieves balance and harmonyUsing the bagua in your garden designPlus more…

In this episode of the Holistic Spaces Podcast, we’re sharing our everyday Feng Shui tips. Laura & Anjie give you examples of how can you keep it simple and live feng shui everyday. Feng shui doesn't need to be complicated or overly dramatic.We cover:How Anjie incorporates feng shui into her meditation practiceWhat Laura’s does in her home officeThe importance of the front doorPlus more…Mentioned in this episode: Setting up your altar to inspire creativity and contemplationHaving a desk and workspace that supports creativity and personal qiHow plants can help to activate the qi of your home or office

This week on the podcast Laura and Anjie are discussing tarot and its many parallels with feng shui as a divination tool to tap into our yin side. Laura has been an avid practitioner of the tarot for a number of years and, along with feng shui, forms the bedrock of her practice.We cover:The origin of tarot in 15th century Italy and its similarities to feng shui Laura’s history with the tarot and what originally drew her to itTarot as a way to become more aware of what’s going on in your lifeDivination as a way to access our own inner knowing Using feng shui as a divination technique to understand and read ones homeDeveloping the skill to interpret the symbolism in the tarot deckMentioned in this episode: Rider-Waite Tarot Deck