Holistic Spaces | the feng shui podcast by Mindful Design

As we transition into November, the energy shifts toward a deeper yin season. This month invites us to slow down, reflect, and prepare for the quieter months ahead. To kick off November 2026, we are once again sharing a monthly qi forecast. We cover how we can align energetically with the qi this month, what we can learn from this month’s solar terms, and what’s in store for each of the Chinese zodiac animals. Plus, Laura shares a tarot reading for the Holistic Spaces podcast listener community. We cover: -Solar terms for November 2026 -How to align with the qi of the month -What the moon cycle tells us -A very seasonally appropriate tarot reading -What the different animals of the zodiac should be on the lookout for …and much more! Mentioned in this episode: 🔗 Our Feng Shui Energy Map Ekit 🔗 Register for our free & on-demand Feng Shui plant work sh op, available for a limit ed time Thanks so much for l i stening 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 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. MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE ORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE Time Stamps For This Episode: [1:24] Qi Forecast for November 2026 [1:36] Understanding the Yin Season and Reflection [8:21] November Zodiac Forecast [11:40] Ways to Align with November Qi [13:57] Tarot Reading Insights for November [22:49] Practical Feng Shui Tips for November [28:44] Conclusion and Call to Action

As we transition into autumn, we enter a liminal space where the boundaries between the physical and spiritual worlds feel thinner. In this episode of the Holistic Spaces Podcast, we reflect on the importance of remembering our loved ones during this season of remembrance, including Día de Muertos and All Souls’ Day. We also honor our dear mentor, Rosalie Prinzivalli, who passed away in July, leaving behind a body of work that has touched lives around the world. Without Rosalie, we, Anjie and Laura, may never have met. Deeply missed by so many, Rosalie’s legacy lives on through her teachings and wisdom, which we are honored to continue sharing. We cover: -Autumn as a liminal season -Cultural traditions of remembrance -How remembering loved ones connects us to gratitude, interdependence, and the people and teachings that shaped us -The history of yin feng shui and the traditional significance of ancestral burial sites. -Remembering and honoring our late mentor, Rosalie Prinzivalli ...and much more! Mentioned in this episode: 🔗 A Conversation with Master Feng Shui Teacher Rosalie Prinzivalli 🔗 Interviewing the Lineage: Rosalie Prinzivalli 🔗 Register for our free & on-demand Feng Shui plant work sh op, available for a limit ed time 🔗 Harmonize your Home with Feng Shui Plants Enhance your qi, prosperity and wellness Than ks so much for li stening 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 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. MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE ORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE Time Stamps For This Episode: [2:39] Cultural Significance of Día de Muertos and All Souls Day [5:26] The Importance of Remembering Our Ancestors [8:00] Understanding Ancestry Beyond Blood Relations [10:18] Creating Spaces for Remembrance [13:09] Rituals and Offerings for Honoring Loved Ones [15:47] The Connection Between Past and Future [18:16] Honoring Rosalie: Personal Stories and Legacy [24:05] Reflections on Mentorship and Influence [29:45] Closing Thoughts and Gratitude

What happens when we change on the inside, but our homes haven’t caught up? In episode 403, we explore how feng shui can help us reshape our spaces to reflect who we’re becoming. Looking to the bagua mandala, we offer practical steps to create a home that supports your changing needs, priorities, and growth. Implementing feng shui in your life is an ongoing and lifelong process, and today's episode is a reflection on just that. We cover: -Taking note of what no longer fits -Creating space for something new -Supportive redesign through a feng shui lens -Using the five elements to support who you are becoming -Accessing the bagua to best support your new path …and much more! Mentioned in this episode: 🔗 Our Feng Shui Energy Map Ekit 🔗 Register for our free & on-demand Feng Shui plant work sh op, available for a limit ed time Thanks so much for l i stening 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 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. MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE ORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE Time Stamps For This Episode: [1:06] Redesigning your home while redesigning your life [3:34] Start with awareness: noticing what no longer fits [6:23] Creating physical space for what’s new [9:47] Using feng shui to support personal change [10:49] The five elements: choosing the qualities you need more of [14:05] Using the bagua to reflect on where change is happening [16:49] Start slowly and make one meaningful shift at a time [18:29] Reflection: does your home support who you’re becoming?

Can space reading be learned, or is it an innate gift ? This week on the Holistic Spaces podcast, we explore a core feng shui question—and the answer is both practical and empowering: space reading is absolutely learnable. But it isn’t just about memorizing feng shui tools or following a set of rules. It’s about developing observation, intuition, discernment, and practice together. In this episode, we explore the balance between structure and sensitivity, and how feng shui can be both a system and a living, embodied practice. We also reframe intuition: not as something you’re simply born with, but as something that can deepen through study, repeated observation, and experience. We cover: -The difference between learning feng shui tools and how to actually read a space -Feng shui as a balance of yin and yang -The practical building blocks of reading a space, including the five elements, bagua, forms, shapes, colors, materials, arrangements, and rituals -Feng shui guidelines work best as perspectives and tools, not rigid prescriptions -The value of lineage, community, and learning from teacher to student as part of developing feng shui fluency …and much more! Mentioned in this episode: 🔗 Our Feng Shui Energy Map Ekit 🔗 Register for our free & on-demand Feng Shui plant work sh op, available for a limit ed time Thanks so much for l i stening 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 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. MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE ORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE Time Stamps For This Episode: [1:02] Reading a space: tools and observation [2:11] Yin and yang in feng shui practice [4:44] Learning the foundational feng shui tools [6:18] Developing “yin yang eyes” through practice and community [7:26] Guidelines, frameworks, and learning to listen [9:45] The observation skills behind reading a space [10:52] Skill versus intuition [12:34] The answer: yes, reading a space can be learned [14:45] Closing thoughts and upcoming offerings

🍁Happy (to those in the Northern hemisphere) Autumn!!!🍂 A new month means a new qi forecast, and this episode covers the shift into October through the lens of feng shui. October marks a continued transition into the darker, quieter part of the year. The energy of autumn is contracting as qi returns to the earth. Trees shed their leaves, plants die back, and the cycle of growth comes toward completion. We explain autumn’s energy, what the solar terms and moon phases mean for the month, and how to work with the autumnal energy. Plus, Anjie offers an I ching reading for the Holistic Spaces listener community and we share a list of auspicious days for each of the Chinese zodiac animal. We cover: -October marking the shift from autumn into darker, quieter yin energy -The month’s solar terms -The season’s invitation for completion, release, and ancestor remembrance -October as the Month of the Dog, with supportive and challenging zodiac pairings -Ways to align with October’s energy -An I Ching reading for the Holistic Spaces listener community …and much more! Mentioned in this episode: Our Feng Shui Energy Map Ekit Register for our free & on-demand Feng Shui plant work sh op, available for a limit ed time Harmonize your Home with Feng Shui Plants Enhance y our qi, prosperity and wellness Than ks so much for li stening 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 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. MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE ORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE Time Stamps For This Episode: [1:41] October’s seasonal energy [3:23] Solar terms: Cold Dew and Frost Descent [7:16] New moon and full moon reflections [9:25] Chinese zodiac forecast for October [11:47] Auspicious dates for each zodiac animal [12:18] Simple ways to align with October’s qi [15:06] I Ching reading: Fire over Lake [19:13] Embracing opposition and yin–yang balance [23:24] Practical feng shui applications for the month [26:17] Honoring ancestors and trying something new [27:30] Closing and upcoming offerings

This week we celebrate episode 400 (!!!) with a seasonal conversation about the autumn equinox and its meaning in feng shui practice. We explore the shift from expansive yang energy toward quieter yin energy and share three practical rituals to help align your home and habits with the season. We discuss why this turning point matters in both nature and home practice, then offer three simple rituals to help you gather, simplify, and reset for the months ahead. Tune in for practical, seasonal ways to align your spaces and energy with the rhythm of the year. We cover: -The equinox signaling the transition into autumn in the Northern Hemisphere -The seasonal change and its connection to feng shui fundamentals, including the five elements, the bagua, and the movement between yin and yang -Autumn as a season of harvest, gathering, preserving, and preparing for winter -The metal element energy as a symbol of contracting, refining, clarifying, completing, and letting go -Three simple feng shui rituals to welcome the autumn …and much more! Mentioned in this episode: Our Feng Shui Energy Map Ekit Register for our free & on-demand Feng Shui plant work sh op, available for a limit ed time Harmonize your Home with Feng Shui Plants Enhance y our qi, prosperity and wellness Than ks so much for li stening 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 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. MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE ORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE Time Stamps For This Episode: [01:40] Welcoming the autumn equinox [04:02] Harvest, gratitude, and seasonal reflection [05:43] Feng Shui, yin-yang, and the Metal element [10:19] Ritual 1: Harvest and winter preparation [13:31] Ritual 2: Let go and simplify your home [16:14] Ritual 3: A Metal element sound ritual [18:33] Autumn’s invitation: reflect, release, and carry forward [19:39] Closing and ways to stay connected

What does it really mean to become a feng shui teacher? In this episode, we’re joined once again by our dear friend Katherine Metz for a wide-ranging and heartfelt conversation about our experiences as feng shui teachers—and what it takes to move from learning the foundations to truly embodying the practice. We also discuss the Pure Professor program , our offering for deeper study and mentorship designed for everyone from feng shui certification graduates to experienced practitioners who are ready to take their work to the next level. We discuss the importance of long-term mentorship, meaningful teacher-student relationships, and ongoing access to senior guidance can be so transformative. Because becoming a great practitioner isn’t just about learning more—it’s about having the support, perspective, and guidance to turn knowledge into lived expertise. We cover: Katherine's role as an archivist of Professor Lin Yun’s teachings The crucial nature of learning within a lineage The importance of cultivated wisdom The everlasting value of a mentor relationship The joys of teaching feng shui How experienced feng shui practitioners can continue to learn and grow ...and much more! Mentioned in this episode: Pure Professor - Enroll now! Katherine Metz Our Feng Shui Energy Map Ekit Register for our free & on-demand Feng Shui plant work sh op, available for a limit ed time Harmonize your Home with Feng Shui Plants Enhance y our qi, prosperity and wellness Than ks so much for li stening 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 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. MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE ORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE Time Stamps For This Episode: [07:38] Why lineage matters [10:27] Structure, freedom, and following a path [12:58] How practice deepens over time [15:32] Growing through experience [17:53] Feng shui as a broader life practice [20:28] What newer practitioners can miss [22:38] Following qi, intuition, and the moment [25:02] Mastery as an ongoing practice [39:15] “Simply show up” [42:13] What changes with deeper study [46:04] What can’t be learned from a book [49:40] What experienced practitioners are seeking [57:05] The joy and responsibility of teaching [63:35] Moving beyond a plateau [68:20] Closing invitation and upcoming offerings

In this episode, we continue our five elements series with a conversation about metal and its connection to autumn. We are once again joined by our mentor, feng shui master teacher Katherine Metz, to explore metal as wisdom, refinement, right action, and the ability to let go with precision and grace. Together, we move beyond the idea that metal is simply rigid or controlling. We discuss its quieter, yin qualities: reflection, joy, completion, clarity, and the wisdom that develops through life experience. We cover: -Metal as the element of wisdom and how hardship can reveal valuable insight -Metal’s qualities of clarity, precision, refinement, structure, and right action -Metal’s relationship to letting go, including releasing regrets, outdated habits, and things that no longer serve us -Metal’s role in communication, advocacy, and using language that is clear, precise, and considerate. …and much more! Mentioned in this episode: Pure Professor with Katherine & Anjie Our Feng Shui Energy Map Ekit Register for our free & on-demand Feng Shui plant workshop, available for a limited time 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 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. MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE Time Stamps For This Episode: [05:39] What metal means in feng shui [06:59] Metal as color, shape, material, and quality [09:34] Metal as wisdom and clearer expression [16:15] Metal in the five-element system [21:44] Metal as alchemy and filtration [22:54] Joy, wonder, and curiosity as metal qualities [24:42] Reviewing, refining, and reconnecting in autumn [28:20] Gratitude, harvest, and releasing attachment [31:33] Grief, sadness, and the work of letting go

After a monthlong break, we are back with a new episode! A new month means a new qi forecast, and this episode covers the shift into September through the lens of feng shui, seasonal qi, and the metal element. We explain how autumn’s energy moves toward yin, what the solar terms and moon phases mean for the month, and how to work with change, completion, and letting go. Laura offers a tarot reading for the Holistic Spaces listener community and we share a list of auspicious days for each of the Chinese zodiac animals. We cover: -September as a gradual shift into autumn, with yin energy increasing as summer’s yang begins to fade -The first solar term, White Dew on September 7, signaling cooler mornings, condensation, and the start of the metal season -The autumnal equinox on September 22, marking the midpoint of autumn, when day and night balance before yin takes over more fully -The new moon on September 11 supports rest, reflection, and setting intentions around clarity, completion, and release -The full moon on September 26 is the Harvest Moon, a traditional time for gathering, finishing work, and preparing for colder months. -September as the month of the rooster in the Chinese calendar -Auspicious days for each of the zodiac animals, as well as a Po day -A tarot reading for the Holistic Spaces community Mentioned in this episode: Our Feng Shui Energy Map Ekit Register for our free & on-demand Feng Shui plant work sh op, available for a limit ed time Harmonize your Home with Feng Shui Plants Enhance y our qi, prosperity and wellness Than ks so much for li stening 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 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. MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE ORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE Time Stamps For This Episode: [03:31] Autumn energy begins to settle in [05:25] White Dew and the early September solar term [07:19] Autumnal equinox and the midpoint of autumn [08:47] New moon themes: rest, reflection, and release [09:41] Harvest Moon and what to complete before winter [13:42] The rooster month and September’s astrological influences [14:49] Po Days and why September 15 calls for caution [15:34] The metal season, letting go, and the bagua area of completion [17:15] A tarot reading for the Holistic Spaces community [18:04] Using the five element colors for support [21:31] Simple feng shui ways to work with the month [22:37] Easy DIY ways to bring all five elements into one space

We are digging into our archives and sharing four of our most popular and asked about episodes from the past decade. With almost 400 conversations about feng shui and creating nurturing spaces, these are some of the episodes that have most resonated with our listeners and we are delighted to revisit them. Every Monday in August will feature a “best of” episode! Since we’re entering the back-to-school season , we wanted to share a few ways you can support kids through feng shui. In this episode, we’re sharing 5 simple ways you can use feng shui in your kid’s bedroom to help set them up for success. We cover: -The best places in the home for a child’s bedroom - How to locate a bed in the most supportive position -The feng shui of bunk beds -How to choose colors for a kid’s bedroom -Creating a dedicated study area for older children -Choosing lighting for a kid’s room -Why it’s important to involve your kids in the process Mentioned in this episode: Our Feng Shui Energy Map Ekit Register for our free & on-demand Feng Shui plant work sh op, available for a limit ed time Harmonize your Home with Feng Shui Plants Enhance y our qi, prosperity and wellness Than ks so much for li stening 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 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. MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE ORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

We are digging into our archives and sharing four of our most popular and asked about episodes from the past decade. With almost 400 conversations about feng shui and creating nurturing spaces, these are some of the episodes that have most resonated with our listeners and we are delighted to revisit them. Every Monday in August will feature a “best of” episode! In this episode, we’re defining five fundamental feng shui terms. Whether you are totally new to feng shui or you’re a long-time listener, it’s important to understand these essential concepts that form the foundation of a feng shui practice. If you want to dive deeper, be sure to sign up for our mailing list so that you can take our upcoming free Feng Shui Basics course! We cover: -What is feng shui? -What is qi? -What are yin and yang ? -What are the five elements ? -What is the bagua ? Mentioned in this episode: Our Feng Shui Energy Map Ekit Register for our free & on-demand Feng Shui plant work sh op, available for a limit ed time Harmonize your Home with Feng Shui Plants Enhance y our qi, prosperity and wellness Than ks so much for li stening 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 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. MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE ORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

We are digging into our archives and sharing four of our most popular and asked about episodes from the past decade. With almost 400 conversations about feng shui and creating nurturing spaces, these are some of the episodes that have most resonated with our listeners and we are delighted to revisit them. Every Monday in August will feature a “best of” episode! 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 base d 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! Register for our free & on-demand Feng Shui plant work sh op, available for a limit ed time Harmonize your Home with Feng Shui Plants Enhance y our qi, prosperity and wellness Than ks so much for li stening 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 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. MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE ORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

We are digging into our archives and sharing four of our most popular and asked about episodes from the past decade. With almost 400 conversations about feng shui and creating nurturing spaces, these are some of the episodes that have most resonated with our listeners and we are delighted to revisit them. Every Monday in August will feature a “best of” episode! The conversation around abundance is everywhere these days. From best selling books to podcasts, it seems that for many, the concept of welcoming more of it into their lives is sometimes vague or difficult to understand. As feng shui practitioners, it’s one of the most common concerns that we see among our clients. Today’s episode is an exploration of how to attract abundance by creating a mindful workspace that draws on the wisdom and tradition of feng shui. For professional and career abundance, it all starts at the desk! We cover: -The ideal way to position your desk for increased productivity and abundance -The ideal view from your workspace -What to do if you are up against a wall (literally!) -Different ways to activate your career -Attracting more abundance with feng shui and much more! Mentioned in this episode: Our Feng Shui Energy Map Ekit Mentioned in this episode: Our Feng Shui Energy Map Ekit Register for our free & on-demand Feng Shui plant workshop, available for a limited time Harmonize your Home with Feng Shui Plants Enhance your qi, prosperity and wellness 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 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. MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE ORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

In this episode, we are back with our monthly qi forecast, exploring August 2026 as a threshold month — a time when summer begins to soften and transition into autumn. We talk through the month’s solar terms, moon cycles, and zodiac influences, and share practical ways to slow down, ground, and work with the shifting qi rather than resist it. We also discuss how to align your home and daily routines with Earth energy during this seasonal change, including simple feng shui tips for stability, reflection, and preparation for autumn. We close with an I Ching reading that reminds us to treat challenges as gifts and to protect our light with humility, calm, and self-care. What we talk about in this episode: -Why August feels like a threshold month -The beginning of autumn in the Chinese solar calendar -August’s solar terms and moon cycles -The energy of harvest, abundance, and grounding -Zodiac guidance for the Monkey month -Auspicious dates for each animal sign -Practical feng shui ways to align with Earth energy -An I Ching reading about transition, humility, and inner strength …and much more! Mentioned in this episode: Our Feng Shui Energy Map Ekit Register for our free & on-demand Feng Shui plant workshop, available for a limited time Harmonize your Home with Feng Shui Plants Enhance your qi, prosperity and wellness 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 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. Time stamps for this episode: [01:04] August as a transition and threshold month [02:01] Solar terms: beginning of autumn and easing of summer heat [04:55] Moon cycle energy focused on stability and grounding [05:24] New moon and full moon reflections for August [06:53] Chinese zodiac insights: Monkey month support and challenges [07:50] Auspicious and cautionary dates for the zodiac signs [09:30] How to align with August’s Qi through transition and grounding [10:39] Practical Feng Shui tips for peace and stability at home [11:08] Oracle reading: Hexagram 36 changing into Hexagram 15 [12:02] Interpreting the darkening of light as a gift [13:01] Transition from fire to earth energy and humility [14:22] Feng Shui Bagua guidance for grounding and balance [16:36] Embracing challenges with acceptance and inner support [18:26] Home adjustments using earth elements and opposite guas MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE ORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

In this episode, we explore the question of whether clutter really affects energy. We look at how clutter can create stagnation, stress, and emotional heaviness in a home, but also how not every bit of mess is bad feng shui. Sometimes a little disorder is part of a creative, active life. We also share a more personal approach to decluttering through the five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. Good feng shui is not about perfection or minimalism — it’s about noticing what supports your life and creating space for qi to flow more freely. What we talk about in this episode: *How clutter can affect the flow of qi in a home -Decluttering as a deeply personal and not one-size-fits-all pursuit -The five elements can help identify your decluttering style -How to welcome more awareness with feng shui -Small actions to begin to shift the energy …and much more! Mentioned in this episode: Our Feng Shui Energy Map Ekit Register for our free & on-demand Feng Shui plant workshop, available for a limited time Harmonize your Home with Feng Shui Plants Enhance your qi, prosperity and wellness 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 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. Time stamps for this episode: [01:48] Main question: Does clutter affect energy? [02:16] Historical context of clutter in feng shui [03:35] How clutter blocks qi and causes stagnation [08:58] When messiness supports creativity and balance [11:39] Clutter as a deeply personal issue [14:43] Decluttering styles based on the five elements [18:42] Conclusion: Clutter, awareness, and supporting your life [20:41] Final thoughts and invitation to explore materialism and clutter MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE ORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

In the middle of a global heat wave, it's probably a good time to talk about cooling feng shui colors and how they can help balance the heat and intensity of summer. We explore cool colors from both feng shui and color theory perspectives, showing how blues, greens, blacks, metallics, and purples can bring calm, depth, self-awareness, and abundance into your space. We discuss different ways that these colors can be incorporated into any space to help provide cool, calming energy. What we talk about in this episode: -Why cooling colors are especially supportive during fiery summer months -The difference between cool colors in color theory and in feng shui -How saturation affects the energy of a color -Which colors support meditation, innovation, intuition, revelation, and abundance …and much more! Mentioned in this episode: Our Feng Shui Energy Map Ekit Register for our free & on-demand Feng Shui plant workshop, available for a limited time Harmonize your Home with Feng Shui Plants Enhance your qi, prosperity and wellness 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 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. Time stamps for this episode: [01:19] Cooling feng shui colors [03:18] What makes colors feel cooling [08:40] Blue and green tones [16:25] Blacks, grays, and metallics [19:54] Cooling purples [25:41] Final takeaways MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE ORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

As things heat up here in the Northern Hemisphere, we’re returning to the Fire element and its signature color: red. In this conversation, we explore the symbolism, energy, and practical use of red in feng shui—and why color is rarely one-size-fits-all. From vibrant dragon red and energizing orange-reds to softer rose and earthy brick tones, different shades of red express different qualities of Fire qi. We discuss how understanding these nuances can help you work with color more intentionally to support your space, mood, and everyday life. Join us as we explore how fiery colors can be thoughtfully incorporated into your home and how color can become a powerful tool for creating balance, vitality, and connection. What we talk about in this episode: -The significance of red in Feng Shui -Different types of red and their meanings -How colors influence energy and mood -Using colors to enhance prosperity and protection -Nuances of fire colors and their applications ...and much more! Mentioned in this episode: Our Feng Shui Energy Map Ekit Register for our free & on-demand Feng Shui plant workshop, available for a limited time Harmonize your Home with Feng Shui Plants Enhance your qi, prosperity and wellness 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 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. Time stamps for this episode: [01:33] Understanding Fire Element and Its Significance [04:07] Practical Applications of Fire Colors in Feng Shui [04:28] Introduction to Feng Shui and Color [06:52] The Significance of Red in Feng Shui [09:26] Exploring Different Shades of Red [11:13] The Role of Orange and Earthy Tones [13:56] The Power of Tangerine and Other Fiery Colors [16:32] Understanding Hot Pink and Fuchsia [19:21] The Nuances of Color in Feng Shui [22:09] Practical Applications of Fire Colors MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE ORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of July 2026! 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. What we talk about in this episode: -July's energetic themes and solar terms -Fire element and summer energy -Chinese zodiac month of the Ram and its significance -Tarot card insights for July -Balancing fire with water and nature cues ...and much more! Mentioned in this episode: Celebrating the Summer Solstice Our Feng Shui Energy Map Ekit Register for our free & on-demand Feng Shui plant workshop, available for a limited time Harmonize your Home with Feng Shui Plants Enhance your qi, prosperity and wellness 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 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. Time stamps for this episode: [01:22] July's Qi Forecast Overview [02:39] Understanding Fire Energy in July [04:14] Solar Terms and Their Significance [07:44] Exploring the Chinese Zodiac for July [12:43] Aligning with July's Qi Energy [15:14] Tarot Card Reading for July [21:13] Practical Applications of Feng Shui [24:45] Conclusion and Final Thoughts MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE ORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

For Episode 387, we are delighted and honored to welcome back one of our mentors, Katherine Metz , for a conversation on the deep symbolism and practical applications of the Fire Element in Feng Shui. Together, we explore how Fire relates to the seasons, personal qi, and the I Ching, while offering practical insights into balancing and cultivating Fire energy to support harmony, vitality, inspiration, and personal growth. We love Katherine and today is a fun and very illuminating conversation. What we talk about in this episode: -Fire element in Feng Shui and seasonality -The symbolism of the fire trigram in the I Ching -Balancing fire and water for emotional health -The essence of fire: decorum and decorum as virtue -Fire in personal qi and face reading -The role of fire in creativity and leadership …and much more! Mentioned in this episode: Katherine Metz Pure Professor Our Feng Shui Energy Map Ekit Register for our free & on-demand Feng Shui plant workshop, available for a limited time Harmonize your Home with Feng Shui Plants Enhance your qi, prosperity and wellness 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 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. Time stamps for this episode: [02:33] Understanding the Fire Element [05:35] The Fire Trigram and Its Significance [08:19] Essence of Fire: Decorum and Clarity [10:59] Personal Qi and Fire Element [13:22] Balancing Fire and Water Elements [16:09] Fire in the Context of Personal Expression [19:05] The Interplay of Fire and Water in Feng Shui [24:35] Exploring Emotional Fire and Water [27:12] The Balance of Fire: Intensity and Vulnerability [29:24] Personal Reflections on Fire Element [32:16] Compassion as the Virtue of Fire [36:50] Cultivating Fire in Feng Shui Practice MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE ORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

As we step into the fiery energy of June, we’re joined once again by our longtime friend and collaborator, Katie Hess of LOTUSWEI . Katie is an author, flower alchemist, and expert in bioenergetic remedies. At this midpoint of the year, we check in on each of the Chinese zodiac animals and explore the themes unfolding in the Year of the Horse. Katie shares a flower ally for every zodiac sign, offering support, insight, and guidance for the months ahead. Join us for a conversation on zodiac wisdom, flower elixirs, and how to work with the energetic currents of the year. What we talk about in this episode: -Horse year symbolism and energy themes -Flower elixirs as natural medicine -Mid-year review and reflection -Zodiac animal support strategies …and much more! Mentioned in this episode: Katie Hess Flower Hunters Our Feng Shui Energy Map Ekit Register for our free & on-demand Feng Shui plant workshop, available for a limited time Harmonize your Home with Feng Shui Plants Enhance your qi, prosperity and wellness 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 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. Time stamps for this episode: [00:00] Introduction to the Horse Year and Flower Allies [02:41] Mid-Year Review: Themes and Reflections [12:49] Zodiac Animals and Their Flower Allies [30:42] The Power of Teamwork and Collaboration [31:51] Embracing Support and Unity [35:14] Transformative Work in a Horse Year [37:32] Nurturing Purpose and Mission [39:22] Refining Through Challenges [40:46] Community and Connection for Monkeys [42:22] Fearlessness and Exploration for Dogs [46:44] Clarity and Priorities for Pigs [50:40] Embracing Impermanence and Acceptance MORE QUESTIONS Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE ORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE