Feng Shui | Holistic Spaces Podcast With Anjie Cho

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 nervous about the location of their bathroom?- Our perspective on feng shui and bathrooms- Three of the most challenging locations for a bathroom- Easy, straightforward adjustments for less-than-ideal bathroom locations Mentioned in this episode: Episode 175: Feng Shui Qi Forecast, June 2022Our feng shui certification is open for enrollment!Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! You’ll also get notified when enrollment for the Inner Circle opens. Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s.Learn about

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 out for this month in the moon cycle and the Chinese solar term- What to expect energetically this month- How we can be in harmony with the energy of June- Why more isn’t always better- Having the patience to let things settle naturally- Feng shui tips to help you work with the energy of June in your home- What to wear to a strawberry social — will we see Laura in a pink gingham dress this summer??Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! You’ll also get notified when enrollment for the Inner Circle opens. Make sure you’re following us on

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 find your lucky animal symbol based on your Chinese zodiac animal- What oranges represent in feng shui- The best feng shui color for inviting luck and protectionMentioned in this episode: Learn more about the command position in Episode 117, Feng Shui 101: Best Bed PositionSign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s.Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive

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 it represents- What is the feng shui bagua?- The four celestial animals or the four emblems - The meaning of the dragon - What the tortoise or turtle means in feng shui- The feng shui meaning of carp and goldfish- The twelve Chinese zodiac animals and what they represent- What flowers represent in feng shuiMentioned in this episode: Join our mailing list to get notified when enrollment for the Inner Circle opens! Episode 171: The Symbolism and Meaning of the Orchid in Feng ShuiEpisode 172: The Symbolism and Meaning of the Lotus in Feng ShuiEpisode 041: Yin and Yang with Barry GordonEpisode 149: Feng Shui 101: The Bagua

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 flowers can support your romantic partnership- Lotus plants and abundance- How the lotus can bring more harmony to your home- The connection between the lotus and meditation- Where to place the lotus symbol in your homeMentioned in this episode: Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! You’ll also get notified when enrollment for the Inner Circle opens. Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s.Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.Check out our older episodes

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 orchids can help cultivate patience- The connection between orchids and friendship- What different colors of orchid represent Mentioned in this episode: Join our mailing list to get notified when enrollment for the Inner Circle opens! Download our free bagua kitEpisode 141: Feng Shui and ColorSign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY!Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s.Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Po

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 this month- A feng shui tip to make the most of this time- What flowers represent in feng shui Mentioned in this episode: It’s not too late to join our certification program!Episode 166: Feng Shui Qi Forecast for April 2022Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY!Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s.Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.

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 have more than you can care for. We cover:- The different ways clutter shows up in our lives- What to do with sick plants- What to do when you feel overwhelmed by your plants- Why many of us have felt the need to adopt so many plants during the pandemic- The lessons you can learn from having too many plants- Cultivating generosity and sharing plants with others Mentioned in this episode: Registration for our certification program is now open! Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY!Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tip

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 shui as a child- What inspired Helen to study feng shui- How applying feng shui principles transformed Helen’s life- How learning about feng shui helped Helen connect to her Taiwanese heritage- How Helen has woven feng shui into her business and offerings- Helen’s path to creating her Everyday Art Cards deck- How Helen’s career has changed since she started studying feng shui Mentioned in this episode: Helen’s website: helenchen.infoHelen’s Everyday Art CardsRegistration for our certification program is now open! Join us for a free info session by signing up for our mailing list. Episode 166: Feng Shui Qi Forecast for A

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 could be creating energetic blocks- Feng shui bedroom colors that support health- The importance of good lighting- The benefits of opening your windows- How to bring natural elements into your bedroom Mentioned in this episode: Registration for our certification program is now open! Join us for a free info session by signing up for our mailing list. Episode 166: Feng Shui Qi Forecast for April 2022Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY!Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s.Learn about our courses and c

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 for this month: New Moon on March 31st, Clear and Bright on April 5th, Pink Moon on April 16th, New Moon on April 30th- The energy of what is going on in nature right now- Clearing away any debris that has collected over the winter- The importance of nourishing ourselves at this time- How we can make room for insight and clarity- Feng shui tips to make the most of this month’s energy in your home Mentioned in this episode: Registration for our certification program is now open! Join us for a free info session by signing up for our mailing list. Episode 165: Best Feng Shui PlantsSign up for our newsletter for ex

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- Feng shui plants that make a statement- Pet-friendly feng shui plants- The best plants for inviting abundance and prosperity- Plants for romance and love- Our tips for caring for your plants Mentioned in this episode: Registration for our certification program is now open! Join us for a free info session by signing up for our mailing list. Learn how to lay the feng shui bagua on your homeSign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY!Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s.Learn about our courses and certific

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 in your home- Plants and the wood element- The connection between spring and the feng shui bagua- The meaning of the wood element in feng shui- Our favorite crystals to activate the wood elementMentioned in this episode: Mindful Design feng shui practitioner certificationEpisode 163: Supercharge Your Spring Cleaning with Feng ShuiEpisode 134: How to Use Jade with Feng ShuiSign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY!Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s.Learn about our courses and certification on our we

As we approach the Spring Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, many of us are starting to think about spring cleaning. In this episode we’re sharing five simple feng shui tips to supercharge your spring cleaning, so that you can give your space an energetic refresh as well as a physical one. We cover:- Why the spring is a good time to clean your home- What your front door represents in feng shui- Spring cleaning tips for your bedroom- How to let fresh energy into your home- What your windows represent in feng shui- Feng shui spring cleaning tips to invite wealth- Why you should consider making your spring cleaning into a ritualMentioned in this episode: Check out our feng shui certification programHolistic Spaces Happy Mist with orange & clear quartzSign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY!Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s.Learn about our courses and certification on our website at:

In this episode we’re sharing a Feng Shui Qi Forecast for March 2022! First, we’re going over some important dates coming up this month in the moon’s cycle and the Chinese Solar Term calendar. Next, Laura shares a collective Tarot reading, and then we tie it all back to feng shui by giving some tips for working with this month’s energies in your home. We cover: - Key dates to look out for in March: New Moon on March 2nd, Insects Awaken on March 5th, Worm Moon on March 18th, Vernal/Spring Equinox on March 20th- What is going on in nature this time of year? - Laura’s collective Tarot reading for the month of March- Tapping into your intuitive side- Feeling uncertain in your path forward- Deciding where to focus your energy this month- How the collective Tarot reading can help us navigate the energy of this season- The Kan area of the feng shui bagua- How to work with this month’s energy in your home through feng shui- Other ways to tap into this month’s energyMentioned in this episode: Sign up fo

If you sometimes have a hard time studying or working from home, your home office might need an energetic adjustment! In this episode, we’re sharing four simple ways you can adjust the feng shui of your desk and workspace to create more support and ease in your career. We cover:- Why is your desk so important? - What desks represent in feng shui- The best position for your desk- The best kinds of desks and chairs for a home office- Tips for staying focused and on task in your work-from-home space- How to activate the Wealth corner of your desk to invite more abundance- What do Anjie + Laura have in their Wealth corners?Mentioned in this episode: Join the waitlist for the Inner CircleSign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY!Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s.Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spa

In this episode, we’re sharing five simple, straightforward tips that you can apply now to improve your home’s feng shui. Whether you are totally new to feng shui or you’re a seasoned pro, we encourage you to approach these suggestions with a beginner’s mind. We cover:- What is feng shui? - The benefits of cultivating a beginner’s mind- How to activate your front door- Simple feng shui tips for cultivating wealth- What we can learn from plants- How to improve the flow of energy in your bedroomSign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY!Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s.Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.

In this episode, we are talking all about feng shui and love! Listen in for our best feng shui tips that you can apply to your bedroom when you want to receive more love in your life. We cover:- Why it’s important to have a clear intention as you work with the feng shui of your bedroom- The best location for your bed- Why the size of your bed matters- The best bedding colors for receiving love- Why it’s important to get good-quality bed linens- The best paint colors for receiving love- How to choose art for your bedroom- Simple ways to activate the Kun (Love & Relationships) area of your bedroom- Plus, the challenges of building IKEA furniture with our husbands…Mentioned in this episode: Join the Inner Circle Learn more about the command position on our blogSign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY!Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s.Learn about our courses and certification on our we

In this episode we’re sharing a Feng Shui Qi Forecast for February 2022! We’re going over some important dates coming up this month in the moon’s cycle and the Chinese Solar Term calendar. Anjie shares a collective I Ching reading, and we give some tips for working with this month’s energies in your home through feng shui.We cover:- Key dates to look out for in February: Feb 1st Lunar New Year; Feb 4th Start of Spring; Feb 16th Snow Moon; Feb 19th Rain Water- Anjie’s collective I Ching reading for the month of February- How we see divination- The benefits of having a beginner’s mind and asking for help- How to work with this month’s energy in your home using feng shui- The Helpful People area of the feng shui bagua- Allowing stillness and the importance of patienceMentioned in this episode: Join the Inner CircleLearn more about your Chinese zodiac animal in 2022:EPISODE 155: FLOWER ELIXIRS FOR THE YEAR OF THE TIGER WITH KATIE HESS OF LOTUSWEIEPISODE 156: FORECAST FOR THE YEAR OF THE WATER TIGER WITH TIFF LIND

One of our annual traditions on the podcast is to share a Nine Star Ki forecast for the year ahead. Nine Star Ki is a form of numerology 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 2022. We cover:- How to calculate your Nine Star Ki number (click here for written instructions)- What each number can expect from 2022, the Year of the Tiger- How each number can best support themselves this year- What to watch out for based on your Nine Star Ki- The energy of 2022 as part of a nine-year cycleMentioned in this episode: Join the Inner CircleRead the 2022 Nine Star Ki Blog PostSign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY!Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s.Learn about our courses and certification on our webs