Episode 369: The Story of Lunar New Year (and our fav feng shui tips)

Episode 369: The Story of Lunar New Year (and our fav feng shui tips)

In this episode of the Holistic Spaces podcast, we explore the meaning of the Lunar New Year and what the Year of the Fire Horse brings. We share the story of the Great Race—the origin of the 12 zodiac animals—highlighting the clever rat, the steady ox, the cooperative ram, and the deeper wisdom woven into this tradition. It’s a playful but powerful way to connect to the cultural roots of the Lunar New Year.

We also share simple Feng Shui tips to help you welcome the new year with intention: bringing in red through flowers or table décor, placing nine fresh oranges in the kitchen to invite abundance, and energetically clearing your home to release stagnant qi. These small rituals help create a vibrant, supportive space as we step into the Year of the Fire Horse.

What we talk about in this episode:

  • The Great Race that determined the order of the zodiac animals

  • Adding red to your celebrations to symbolize and welcome good fortune

  • Bringing in fresh oranges to represent wealth and abundance

  • Sweeping your home to clear stagnant energy

  • The unique traits of each zodiac animal in 2026
    …and much more!

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Time stamps for this episode:

[01:47] The story of the great race
[10:29] Feng shui tips for celebrating the new year
[17:34] Conclusion and additional resources

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