In this episode of the Holistic Spaces podcast, we are sharing tips to help you create a cozy space with feng shui. Starting with the importance of yin energy, we discuss the role of color, and practical tips for designing inviting living and bedroom areas. We go over the significance of texture, lighting, and natural materials that can help to foster a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We also address some common mistakes that can detract from coziness.

In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of November 2025! 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.

On this week’s episode we are taking time to explore how we can honor and remember our ancestors, particularly during the liminal time of late October and early November. Around the world, across cultures, the autumn is a time of year when communities participate in rituals and celebrations for the dead. A major element of feng shui is the continuity of lineage and the spiritual support that ancestors provide to the living. Today we explore practical ways to connect with one's ancestry through altars and cultural practices.

This week on the Holistic Spaces podcast, we are discussing feng shui rituals to honor the autumn season. Starting with the significance of autumn from the feng shui perspective, we explore the cyclical nature of yin and yang, and the connection to the metal element. We share practical rituals to align with the energy of the season that can help embrace change and letting go as we prepare for the winter ahead.

Here in the Northern Hemisphere we are officially in the full Autumn swing. Sweaters, lattes, the changing color of leaves, and cozy evenings at home are the order of the day. In this episode we are exploring ways to decorate your home for fall using Feng Shui principles. With the changing season, it is a good time to look at bringing nature indoors, creating a welcoming environment for gatherings, and incorporating the five elements of Feng Shui into your decor. We share some practical tips and insights to help create nurturing and beautiful spaces that resonate with the energy of autumn.

In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of October 2025! 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.

Across the world, September signals the start of the new school year and this week we are looking at how feng shui can be used to support our children, creating a more nurturing home environment for them. We discuss the importance of bedroom arrangement, incorporating design elements for emotional support, and activating family harmony in our homes. The power of feng shui is to support everyone in the home and can be especially useful for children to foster a more supportive atmosphere for growth and learning.

We talk a lot about flowers on this podcast, which inevitably leads to questions and comments about dried flowers, as they relate to feng shui. For episode 347 we are talking about dried flowers, specifically lavender. Lavender plants have a long history of being cultivated for their fragrant oils, which are often used in perfumes, teas, candles and many other applications. Though not necessarily ideal for feng shui applications, dried lavender has many sensory benefits that welcome tranquility and therapeutic energy into every home.

In this episode of the Holistic Spaces podcast, we are delving into the significance of orchids in Feng Shui. We explore their symbolism, colors, and how to care for them, as well as the various meanings associated with different orchid colors, such as purple for abundance, red for vitality, and pink for love. Orchids are one of our favorites and an episode devoted to them is long overdue!

As summer winds down, in this episode we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of September 2025! 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 are digging into our archives and sharing four of our most popular and asked about episodes from the past decade. With more than 300 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! Your living room is an important common space in your home where friends and family gather together. In order to create more harmony throughout the home and encourage everyone to get along, you can apply some simple feng shui principles to this room. Tune in to learn some of our best feng shui living room tips.

We are digging into our archives and sharing four of our most popular and asked about episodes from the past decade. With more than 300 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! This week we are going back to July 2021 to talk about how to design a bedroom with feng shui. This is a really popular topic, for good reason! Your bedroom is one of the most important places to look at in your home, so we’re sharing some tips to make your bedroom the best it can be.

We are digging into our archives and sharing four of our most popular and asked about episodes from the past decade. With more than 300 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! Episode 141, Feng Shui & Color from October 2021 As feng shui practitioners, we get asked a lot about color. It’s one of the simplest, most effective ways to apply feng shui to your home. There are many ways to think about feng shui and color, and in this episode we’re looking at color through the lens of the feng shui bagua.

We are digging into our archives and sharing four of our most popular and asked about episodes from the past decade. With more than 300 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! Episode 160, Five Feng Shui tips for Newbies from February 2022 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.

As the last days of summer begin, we are sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of August 2025! 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: August as a time of transition, holding onto summer's treasures. The energy of August shifting from yang to yin. August is represented by the monkey in the Chinese zodiac. An auspicious day for each of the zodiac animals in August 2025 An I Ching reading for our podcast community ...and much more!

For episode 339 we are discussing how we can use feng shui principles to navigate the emotional and energetic challenges of breakups. The dissolution of a romantic partnership can be devastating. During these difficult times our qi can feel depleted. Fortunately, there are many principles and adjustments in feng shui that we can use to reinvigorate our qi, focusing on self-care, healing, and creating a supportive home environment. From resetting personal energy to decluttering spaces, exploring self-awareness in the context of relationships to a little self-pampering, we discuss intentional steps towards healing and personal growth after a breakup.

This week have a very fun and special episode as Anjie visits the home of Lori Schulweis of the Every Body Talks podcast for an in person feng shui consultation. Along with Lori’s best friend and podcast co-host, Jenn Giamo, Anjie first goes over Lori’s floor plan with her and then takes a walk through of her New York City apartment, offering insights and tips for the entryway, living room, kitchen, dining room, bedroom and bathroom. The three take an in depth look at Lori’s second bedroom and how she can maximize it’s potential as an at home work space. You don’t want to miss this one!

For episode 337, we are taking a look at the best summer flowers for Feng Shui. From their symbolism to how and where they are placed within the home, we explain why flowers are easily one of our favorite tools to help shift the qi in any space. We cover specific flowers for the entryway, dining room, bedroom, kitchen, and workspace, and how each flower can influence the energy and atmosphere of these spaces.

In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of July 2025! 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.

For episode 335 we are answering common questions about plants and feng shui. We look at the use of fake plants and why you may want to avoid them, the appropriateness of plants in bedrooms, the implications of spiky plants, and the role of dried flowers in creating a harmonious space. We discuss the importance of intention and energy when choosing plants for your home. Lastly, we go over some of the misconceptions people have about plants and feng shui.