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Episode 180: Fruit Symbolism in Feng Shui Jul 04, 2022

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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 shui meaning of oranges
- What lemons represent in feng shui
- The feng shui symbolism of pomegranates
- What peaches mean in feng shui

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Episode 179: Feng Shui Qi Forecast, July 2022 Jun 27, 2022

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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 out for this month in the moon’s cycle and the Chinese solar term calendar
- What to expect energetically this month
- The connection between summer and the fire element
- How to create more balance in your life this July
- Feng shui adjustments to welcome fire energy and visibility
- Finding balance in generosity

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Episode 178: Summer and the Fire Element

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Episode 178: Summer Solstice and the Fire Element Jun 20, 2022

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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 a fire season
- Qualities of the fire element
- How to make the most of this summer’s fiery energy
- How to know if you have too much or too little fire
- How to balance excess fire energy

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Episode 177: Our Favorite Crystals for Feng Shui Jun 13, 2022

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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 represent in feng shui
- How to choose crystals
- Our favorite crystals for grounding and protection, prosperity and abundance, and personal growth and confidence
- How you can start to work with these crystals in your home

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Episode 134: How to Use Jade with Feng Shui

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Episode 176: What to Do with "Bad" Bathroom Locations Jun 06, 2022

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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

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Episode 175: Feng Shui Qi Forecast, June 2022

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Episode 175: Feng Shui Qi Forecast, June 2022 May 30, 2022

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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??

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Episode 174: Luck and Protection with Feng Shui May 23, 2022

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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 protection

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Learn more about the command position in Episode 117, Feng Shui 101: Best Bed Position

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Episode 173: Popular Feng Shui Symbols May 16, 2022

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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 shui

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Episode 171: The Symbolism and Meaning of the Orchid in Feng Shui

Episode 172: The Symbolism and Meaning of the Lotus in Feng Shui

Episode 041: Yin and Yang with Barry Gordon

Episode 149: Feng Shui 101: The Bagua Map Part 1

Episode 150: Feng Shui 101: The Bagua Map Part 2

Episode 151: Feng Shui 101: The Bagua Map Part 3

Episode 156: Forecast for the Year of the Tiger with Tiff Lin

Episode 155: Flower Elixirs for the Year of the Tiger with Katie Hess of LOTUSWEI

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Episode 172: The Symbolism and Meaning of the Lotus in Feng Shui May 09, 2022

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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 home

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Episode 171: The Symbolism and Meaning of the Orchid in Feng Shui May 02, 2022

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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

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Episode 141: Feng Shui and Color

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