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.We cover:-Why fresh flowers are preferred in Feng Shui -Dried lavender’s popularity for its calming aroma and beauty-Lavender’s historical significance in various cultures for its healing properties-Dried lavender’s beneficial therapeutic qualities-The color lavender as a symbol of abundance and tranquility-Personal intention when using dried lavender in Feng Shui…and much more!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 QUESTIONSHire 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 HERENEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.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 QUESTIONSHire 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 HERETime stamps for the episode:[02:12] Introduction [06:51] Dried lavender: Good or bad in Feng Shui?[10:12] Therapeutic qualities of dried lavenderORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE
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Episode 346: Orchid Colors and Their Feng Shui Significance
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!We cover:-Orchids as symbols of beauty, grace, and charm in Feng Shui-Different orchid colors and their specific meanings and benefits-The challenges associated with caring for Orchids-Orchids in the bedroom to enhance love and partnership.-How caring for orchids can teach us patience and offer a chance for personal growth…and much more!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 QUESTIONSHire 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 HERENEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.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 QUESTIONSHire 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 HERETime stamps for the episode:[02:25] Introduction [04:37] Orchid Symbolism and Feng Shui[19:59] Orchid Placement for Love and Relationships[24:04] Personal Growth Through Orchid CareORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE
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Episode 345: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: September 2025
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 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-September as a month of transition and reflection-The solar term 'White Dew' as a signifier of the onset of cooler weather-September is the month of Rooster, which offers supportive qi for those born in year of Dragon, in harmony Snake and Ox-Acts of kindness can help move you forward energetically.-Actions we can take to align with the energy of September 2025…and much more!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 QUESTIONSHire 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 HERENEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.Time stamps for the episode:[02:54] Introduction [03:32] Solar terms for September 2025[10:17] Chinese zodiac reading for the month[13:22] Qi of September[14:41] A tarot reading for the Holistic Spaces listener communityThanks 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 QUESTIONSHire 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 HERETime stamps for the episode:[02:54] Introduction [03:32] Solar terms for September 2025[10:17] Chinese zodiac reading for the month[13:22] Qi of September[14:41] A tarot reading for the Holistic Spaces listener communityORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE
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Episode 344: The Best of the Holistic Spaces Podcast: How to Feng Shui Your Living Room
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 cover: -How and when to energetically clear your living room-Our recommendations when it comes to decluttering-The best feng shui colors for a living room-How to arrange your living room furniture for optimal energy flow-How to create a softer, more harmonious flow of qi in your living room-The benefits of having plants in your living roomMentioned in this episode: -Enter to WIN A MINI-HOME CONSULTATION on the Holistic Spaces Podcast!-Episode 124: All About Space Clearing-Feng Shui 101: The Bagua Map: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3-Download our free bagua kitThanks 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 QUESTIONSHire 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 HERENEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.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 QUESTIONSHire 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 HEREORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE
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Episode 343: The Best of the Holistic Spaces Podcast: How to Design Your Bedroom with 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!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 cover:-The best location for your bed-What to do if you can’t place your bed in an optimal location-Design details to watch out for if you’re feeling down or low energy-How to set up your bedroom for freely flowing qi-Why it’s important to be mindful of storage under the bed-The importance of lighting and proper window treatments-How your bed linens can best support youand much more!Mentioned in the episode:Enter to WINA MINI-HOME CONSULTATION on the Holistic Spaces Podcast!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 QUESTIONSHire 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 HERENEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.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 QUESTIONSHire 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 HEREORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE
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Welcome to the Holistic Spaces Podcast, feng shui conversations with Anjie & Laura co-founders of the Mindful Design Feng Shui School. We hope to inspire you to create your own holistic spaces that nurture and resonate with you.Anjie Cho and Laura Morris are the founders of the Mindful Design Feng Shui School. We teach feng shui online at Mindful design School!
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