Episode 015: Feng Shui and the Earth Element

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FENG SHUI AND THE EARTH ELEMENT

This week is the first of our series focusing on each of the five elements. The Chinese five element theory is an important part of the practice of feng shui, as it helps to describe to the cycles of nature and work toward balance in our lives. Feng shui is all about balancing the energy in our spaces, and using this five element philosophy, we can make necessary adjustments to achieve that balance. We'll go through the elements in order of their production cycle, beginning, this week, with Earth.

- Chinese Five Element Theory

- What the Earth element represents

- Feng shui solutions 

- Too much Earth

- Too little Earth

How is the Earth element represented in your life? Do you have too much Earth? Not enough? Just enough? If your Earth element is unbalanced, aim to make a few feng shui adjustments in your space to bring that energy back into balance. For more ideas on how to do this, take a look at the My Favorite Things blog post around the Earth element. Once you've balanced out your Earth element, check back in a few weeks when we'll discuss the Metal element and my favorite ways to make adjustments there! 

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If you have questions relating to feng shui, green design, the five elements and more, please feel free to reach out. You may even be featured as part of our Q&A Sunday series! 


Products Mentioned on This Podcast:

Five Elements Room Mists (Coming Soon!)


Episode 014: A Spring Cleaning Challenge with Feng Shui

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A SPRING CLEANING CHALLENGE WITH FENG SHUI

It's finally almost spring again, and I'm so excited! The spring cleaning tradition resonates very closely with feng shui principles, so during this episode we'll talk about how to head into spring cleaning, feng shui-style, plus a spring cleaning challenge!

- Feng shui tips for spring cleaning

- Creating clarity to begin spring cleaning

- Spring cleaning from a feng shui perspective

- A spring cleaning challenge

I hope you're more excited about spring cleaning now that you have new feng shui tips! I'm so excited to see everyone's spring cleaning challenge photos! Remember to upload your After photos (Before photos are great too!) to Instagram with the tag, #springcleanchallenge. Even if you don't upload a photo, keep feng shui in mind as you freshen up your space for the new season.

Be sure to check out the Holistic Spaces blog for more feng shui and green cleaning tips, plus My Favorite Things for spring cleaning.

I'd love for you to submit any questions you may have for our Q&A Sunday series, and sign up for the Holistic Spaces newsletter as well, for tips you won't find anywhere else, PLUS a 10% off coupon to the Holistic Spaces store!



Episode 013: Enhancing Knowledge with Feng Shui - A Mini-Consultation

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ENHANCING KNOWLEDGE WITH FENG SHUI - A MINI CONSULTATION

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I'm excited about this episode, as I'll be sharing a mini telephone consultation with a client in Chicago who sent in her floor plan. Listen in as Jennifer and I discuss how she can make adjustments to her space to enhance knowledge. 

  • Using feng shui to enhance studying

  • Using a dining room table to study

  • Adjusting for commanding position in a studio apartment

  • What the knowledge area represents

  • Laying the bagua map on a complicated floor plan

  • Activating the knowledge area in three ways

  • Using the five elements in adjustments

  • Knowing why you make adjustments

  • Hanging a windchime or bell

  • Benefits of personal feng shui consultations

  • Blue and the knowledge area

  • Using items you already own for adjustments

I hope you enjoyed listening in on this consultation! I'm happy to have shared a bit of the individual feng shui experience with you. Of course, feng shui is a very personal practice, some of the adjustments we discussed work for you as well! 

You can read more about many of these cures on the Holistic Spaces blog

As always, if you have questions, we encourage you to submit (like Jennifer did!) for our Q&A Sunday, and sign up for the Holistic Spaces newsletter for tips on green design and feng shui, PLUS a 10% off coupon to HolisticSpaces.com!


Products Mentioned on This Podcast:

Feng Shui Mirrors for Expansion & Positive Energy

2016 Feng Shui Charm Keychain for Protection & Luck


Episode 012: Making Space For Love with Feng Shui

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MAKING SPACE FOR LOVE WITH FENG SHUI

It's almost Valentine's Day, and I'm so excited to share with you a few tips on enhancing love, whether self-love or relationships, using feng shui principles and adjustments. Feng shui can impact so many areas of life, and supporting and nurturing relationships is one of those areas! Listen in for tips on making adjustments to your bedroom to make space for love. 

  • Feng shui concepts for love

    • Attracting a new partner

    • Supporting a current relationship

    • Cultivating self-love

  • Tips for feng shui in the bedroom

  • Guidelines for headboards

  • Rose Quartz adjustments

  • The bagua map and self-love

Can you make any of these adjustments in your space to accommodate love in 2016? We'd love to hear what feng shui changes you make to increase your chances for love or nurture your love for yourself.

If you haven't yet, check out the Holistic Spaces store for rose quartz stones. They come with a beautiful ceramic tray of your choice!

As always, I encourage you to submit any questions about feng shui or interior architecture to our Q&A Sunday series for answers, and sign up for the Holistic Spaces newsletter

Happy Valentine's Day!


Products Mentioned on This Podcast:

Rose Quartz for Relationships


Episode 011: Your 2016 Chinese Numerology

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YOUR 2016 CHINESE NUMEROLOGY

Happy Chinese New Year! We welcome the Year of the Fire Monkey! Last episode, Chinese astrologer, Doris Ingber, went over all the considerations for the Chinese zodiac animals based on the new year. In today's episode, I’ll review the 101 basics of an Asian numerology called the Nine Star Ki. 

  • What is Nine Star Ki?

  • Holistic Spaces aromasticks for 2016

  • Calculating your principle number

  • 2016 energies for each principle number

I hope you found these energy considerations helpful and are able to reflect back on them throughout the Year of the Fire Monkey. Happy Lunar New Year from Holistic Spaces! Remember that no matter what your Chinese Zodiac or numerology, BTB feng shui recommends carrying a three-dimensional snake charm throughout this year for protection and support!

I also encourage you to check out our 2016 Chinese New Year kit, which includes a snake charm, our orange Happy mist and a custom aromastick for your nine star ki.

Sign up for the Holistic Spaces newsletter as well for tips that I don't share anywhere else!


Products Mentioned on this Podcast:

Nine Star Ki Aromasticks for Support

2016 Chinese New Year Kit

2016 Feng Shui Charm Keychain for Protection & Luck

no. 1 Happy | Orange & Clear Quartz Mist for Uplifting Abundance and Positivity


Episode 010: Welcome 2016 Chinese New Year with the Fire Monkey

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WELCOME 2016 CHINESE NEW YEAR WITH THE FIRE MONKEY

Feng shui expert and Chinese astrologer, Doris Ingber, and I look back at the last Ram year, and Doris shares with us her insights in the forthcoming 2016 Fire Monkey year. Tune in for a little knowledge, guidance and support for the new year!

For each of the years below, if your birthday falls before February 4, use the preceding year for accurate astrological readings. For example, if your birthday is January 13, 2009, follow the Year of the Rat, instead of the Year of the Ox. 

HORSE - 01:11:52

2014 | 2002 | 1990 | 1978 | 1966 | 1954 | 1942 | 1930 | 1918 

SHEEP - 01:15:26

2015 | 2003 | 1991 | 1979 | 1967 | 1955 |1943 | 1931 | 1919

MONKEY - 01:18:37

2016 | 2004 | 1992 | 1980 | 1968 | 1956 | 1944 | 1932 | 1920 | 1908

ROOSTER - 01:22:30

2005 | 1993 | 1981 | 1969 | 1957 | 1945 | 1933 | 1921 | 1909

DOG - 01:31:04

2006 | 1994 | 1982 | 1970 | 1958 | 1946 | 1934 | 1922 | 1910

PIG - 01:34:26

2007 | 1995 | 1983 | 1971 | 1959 | 1947 | 1935 | 1923 | 1911

RAT - 00:40:26     

2008 | 1996 | 1984 | 1972 | 1960 | 1948 | 1936 | 1924 | 1912

OX - 00:45:15

2009 |1997 |1985 | 1973 | 1961 | 1949 | 1937 | 1925 | 1913

TIGER - 00:50:38

2010 | 1998 | 1986 | 1974 | 1962 | 1950 | 1938 | 1926 | 1914

RABBIT - 00:56:39

2011 | 1999 | 1987 | 1975 | 1963 | 1951 | 1939 | 1927 |1915

DRAGON - 01:00:00

2012 | 2000 | 1988 | 1976 | 1964 | 1952 | 1940 | 1928 | 1916

SNAKE - 01:08:46

2013 | 2001 | 1989 | 1977 | 1965 | 1953 | 1941 | 1929 | 1917

I'm so grateful to have Doris Ingber's insight into the upcoming year and input on last year's Year of the Wood Sheep. I hope each of you can receive some knowledge from her teachings, to help guide and support you this year. You can also contact Doris directly at kismetfengshui.com for a full Four Pillars Chinese astrology analysis. 

As always, I encourage you to submit questions and floor plans to our Q&A Sundays at info@holisticspaces.com and visit the Holistic Spaces store to find items discussed in this podcast. 


Doris was introduced to Chinese metaphysics in 1999 after her 30 year career as a fashion merchandiser. Intrigued by the spirit and science of energy she pursued certifications in Classical Feng Shui, Interior Alignment, 4 Pillars Chinese Astrology and Space Clearing. She consults with architects, interior designers, home and business owners to create environments which enhance the lives of those within. Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, The New Yorker and Fortune.com. For more about Doris, visit www.kismetfengshui.com.


Products Mentioned on this Podcast: 

2016 Feng Shui Charm Keychain for Protection & Luck

2016 Chinese New Year Kit

no 1. Happy | Orange & Clear Quartz Mist for Uplifting Abundance and Positivity

Nine Star Ki Aromasticks for Support