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Episode 290: Mindful Living Interview Aug 12, 2024

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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 conversation between Anjie and Laura, discussing the process of writing the new book as well as what our hopes and intentions are for it. Mindful Living: A guide to the everyday magic of feng shui is now available wherever you buy books!

What we talk about in this episode:

-How our personal and shared journeys lead us to writing this book

-Our hopes, goals and intentions for the book

-The process and challenges that came with writing Mindful Living

-Our favorite parts of the writing process

and much more!

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Time stamps for the episode:

[01:23] Why we wrote this book

[05:35] How we got to this book

[07:52] The process of writing Mindful Living

[09:01] Laura’s experience leading up to Mindful Living

[11:46] The title “Mindful Living”

[13:26] Themes within the book

[14:25] What Mindful Living means to Anjie

[15:23] Laura’s favorite parts of the book

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Episode 289: Your Feng Shui Color Profile Aug 05, 2024

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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 Nine Star Ki can help you to better understand your personal energy and how you can support it. Understanding how color can support this energy is vital and FUN way to support this energy!

What we talk about in this episode:

-How to calculate your Nine Star Ki

-The different earth elements associated with each number

-Your color profile and how to work with it

-Archetypes associated with each number/color profile

And much more.

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Time stamps for the episode:

[02:07] Your feng shui color profile

[04:05] How to calculate your Nine Star Ki

[09:25] Simple ways to explore your own color stories

[12:51] #1 Water

[14:19] #2 The mother and the caregiver

[15:58] #3 Yang wood

[16:51] #4 Diplomat and guide

[17:17] #5 Leader and CEO

[17:58] #6 Father and alchemist

[18:31] #7 The princess and the accountant

[19:18] #8 The Seeker

[19:54] #9 The lover and the enthusiast

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Episode 288: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: August 2024 Jul 29, 2024

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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 your home through feng shui.

We cover:

-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.

And much more.

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[02:00] Solar terms for August 2024

[06:00] Chinese Zodiac reading for the month

[07:13] The energy of August 2024

[08:27] An I Ching reading for the Holistic Spaces listener community

[16:32] Feng shui to support you during the month of August 2024

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Episode 287: Mindful Living with Nature Symbols: Animals Jul 22, 2024

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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 companionship, inspiration, and wonder.

We cover:

-The connection of humans with the natural world

-How cats represent the connection between the wild and domestic

-Turtles and tortoises representing wisdom, longevity, and endurance

-Elephants as symbols of protection, majesty, power, and wisdom

-Dragons in feng shui dragons as symbols of success, strength, and compassion

-Bats as a symbol of good luck

Plus more…

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Time stamps for the episode:

[01:38] Animals and their symbolism

[04:33] The cat

[06:38] The tortoise

[10:56] The elephant

[13:03] Dragons

[16:38] Bats

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Episode 286: Mindful Living with Nature Symbols: Birds Jul 15, 2024

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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, their imagery embellishes palaces as well as in the simplest of adornments, like jewelry. Birds are especially compelling because they soar freely through the sky and can communicate to the vast space of the heaven above.

We cover:

-The symbolism and many meanings of birds across cultures

-The Phoenix as a symbol of renewal

-The Crane as a symbol of long life and good luck

-Ravens as symbolic connectors between the seen and unseen realms

-As mates for life, a pair of Mandarin Ducks symbolize marital harmony and fidelity

-How Songbirds lift the qi with their song and movement.

Plus more…

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Time stamps for the episode:

[01:52] Why birds?

[04:29] The Phoenix

[07:37] The Crane

[09:52] Ravens

[12:33] Mandarin Ducks

[15:36] Songbirds

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Episode 285: Mindful Living with Nature Symbols: Fruit Jul 08, 2024

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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 hard to describe in words. Fruits are sweet gifts offered in abundance from the natural world. They symbolize harvest, wealth, and generosity.

We cover:

-Fruit as a symbol of abundance and growth

-Apples represent the wish to share safety, wellness, and harmony

-The calabash as it relates to protection, long life, and healing

-Why grapes are a symbol of prosperity and celebration

-Peaches are symbolic of youth, charm, romance, and peach blossom luck

-Olives as the ancient symbol of peace and friendship

-The cleansing and stimulating qualities of the lemon

Plus more…

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Time stamps for the episode:

-[03:06] All about fruit

-[08:09] What fruit symbolizes

-[08:51] The calabash

-[10:54] The apple

-[12:54] The grape

-[14:40] The peach

-[16:58] Olives

-[18:48] Lemons

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Episode 284: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: July 2024 Jul 01, 2024

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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 feng shui.

We cover:

-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 2024⁠

-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

Mentioned in this episode:

-Our free Bagua E-kit

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-[01:50] The qi of July 2024

-[05:20] July, the month of the Ram

-[07:56] Laura shares a tarot reading for the Holistic Spaces Podcast listener community

-[17:09] The Bagua Mandala

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Episode 283: Mindful Cleaning: Everyday Magic Rituals Jun 24, 2024

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Following up on our spring cleaning episode from last April, for episode 283 we are taking a deeper look at creating magic rituals when cleaning and space clearing. Cleaning your home can be a mindful and magical practice using a feng shui ritual imbued with energy and awareness. Sweeping floors and cleaning the stove may seem like mundane chores but with a mindful approach, any act of cleaning can be supercharged with intention.

We cover:

-The ancient and cross-cultural symbolism of floor sweeping

-Creating your own cleaning solutions with non-toxic ingredients such as essential oils and purified water

-Burning incense as a traditional way of manifesting our prayers or intentions to send them up to the heavens

-How a new broom is a symbol of fresh and auspicious start in a new home

Plus more…

Mentioned in this episode:

-Episode 273 Space Clearing: Everyday Feng Shui Magic Rituals

-A recent blogpost on space clearing

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-[01:43] Cleaning as a magical ritual

-[06:01] The power of sweeping and the symbolism of the broom

-[08:39] Working with smoke, scent, and vapors

-[11:39] Non-toxic homemade cleaning solutions

-[13:15] Personal cleansing with ritual baths

-[15:52] Desk cleaning and clearing

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Episode 282: Summer Solstice and the Fire Element Jun 17, 2024

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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 ancestors stared at the sky. For episode 282 we are discussing the solstice and how we can embrace the qi of both the Fire and Water elements.

We cover:

-June 20th, the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere

-The qi of both the Fire and Water elements

-How can you embrace both of these elements in your own home and life to celebrate the solstice

-Ways to mark and honor the solstice

Plus more…

Mentioned in this episode:

-Episode 279: Feng Shui Qi Forecast, June 2024

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-[01:18] What is the Summer Solstice?

-[06:12] Fire qi & Water qi

-[10:02] Ways to embrace the energy of Summer

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Episode 281: Crystals: Everyday Magic Rituals Jun 10, 2024

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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 Anjie explains how to set up a crystal grid in your home or office.

We cover:

-How crystals can support balanced qi and harmony

-How to recognize which crystals are right for you

-Recommendations of crystals for each of the guas

-How to make a crystal grid at your desk to hold in resources and protection

Plus more…

Mentioned in this episode:

-Feng shui crystal balls

-Episode 280: Our Favorite Feng Shui Crystals

-Episode 228: Our Favorite Feng Shui Crystals and Why

-Our free Bagua E-kit

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