Episode 231: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: July 2023

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Episode 231: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: July 2023

In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of July 2023! 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. If you want to dive deeper, be sure to sign up for our mailing list so that you can take our upcoming free workshops and giveaways!

What we talk about in this episode:

  • Key dates to look out for this month in the moon’s cycle

  • The solar terms from the Chinese calendar⁠

  • What’s in store energetically for July 2023⁠

  • The Chinese zodiac animal connected to July and what that means for you⁠

  • Laura gives listeners a Tarot reading

  • Plus our feng shui suggestions to make the most of this month’s energy⁠ 

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Episode 230: Summer Solstice and the Fire Element

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Episode 230: SuMmer Solstice and the Fire Element

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This week we’re taking a look at the energy of the summer solstice. The summer solstice marks the official start of astronomical summer and is the longest day of the year. Derived from the Latin word solstitium which translates to "sun stands still", the summer solstice is midpoint of the growing season, halfway between planting and harvest, and is most closely associated with the fire element. If you want to dive deeper, be sure to sign up for our mailing list so that you can take our upcoming free workshops and giveaways!

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Episode 179: Feng Shui Qi Forecast, July 2022

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Episode 179: Feng Shui Qi Forecast, July 2022

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In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of July 2022! 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

  • The connection between summer and the fire element

  • How to create more balance in your life this July

  • Feng shui adjustments to welcome fire energy and visibility

  • Finding balance in generosity

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Episode 178: Summer Solstice and the Fire Element

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Episode 178: Summer solstice and the Fire Element

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Happy Summer Solstice! In the Northern Hemisphere, we’re officially welcoming the hottest part of the year. In feng shui terms, this means we’re moving into a season with more fire energy. In this episode, we’re sharing some feng shui tips to help you embrace the fire element and create more balance during this season.

We cover: 

  • What is the summer solstice?

  • Moving from a wood season into a fire season

  • Qualities of the fire element

  • How to make the most of this summer’s fiery energy

  • How to know if you have too much or too little fire

  • How to balance excess fire energy

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Episode 175: Feng Shui Qi Forecast, June 2022

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Episode 175: Feng Shui Qi Forecast, June 2022

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In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of June 2022! 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.

We cover: 

  • Key dates to look out for this month in the moon cycle and the Chinese solar term

  • What to expect energetically this month

  • How we can be in harmony with the energy of June

  • Why more isn’t always better

  • Having the patience to let things settle naturally

  • Feng shui tips to help you work with the energy of June in your home

  • What to wear to a strawberry social — will we see Laura in a pink gingham dress this summer??

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Episode 126: Feng Shui Botanical Art with Maria Ramsey

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EPISODE 126: FENG SHUI BOTANICAL ART WITH MARIA RAMSEY

Artwork by Maria Katharine Ramsey

Artwork by Maria Katharine Ramsey

This is a special episode because we are talking to Mindful Design graduate and team member Maria Ramsey! Maria joined us to talk all about feng shui botanical art, and some ideas for working with botanicals in your home.

We cover:

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Maria is an artist, herbalist, and certified BTB feng shui practitioner. She is the founder of The Philosopher’s Stem, where she combines these passions to create feng shui-inspired botanical art to elevate homes and spaces, both energetically and aesthetically.

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Episode 065: The Feng Shui of Color

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EPISODE 065: The Feng Shui of Color

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Photo by Sharon McCutcheon on Pexels

As a feng shui consultant and architect, I get so many questions about what color is best for painting walls. Color is one of the most effective ways to transform your life and space, and it goes much deeper than just changing the paint on your walls, so this episode is dedicated to the topic!

  • The most important thing to consider when choosing a color

  • The symbolism and energetics of each color

  • How to include color in ways other than painting the walls

  • Which colors to use to invite passion, protection, stability, friendship, and prosperity

  • Which colors are most relaxing and therapeutic, and which are more stimulating

  • The colors associated with each area of the bagua

  • The connection between color and the five elements

  • How color can help us be more mindful

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Episode 064: Summer Solstice with Amy Shellhorn

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EPISODE 064: SUMMER SOLSTICE WITH AMY SHELLHORN

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Photo by Ibrahim Rifath on Unsplash

It’s almost summer! Hopefully the rain will subside and we can enjoy warm, sunny days here in New York. For this week’s podcast, I’m excited to welcome Amy Shellhorn, a graduate of Mindful Design Feng Shui, back for her take on the summer solstice. Tune in to what she has to say!

  • Creativity, motion and action

  • Warmth

  • Watching the seasons

  • Spring and traditional Chinese medicine

  • Balancing joy and sorrow

  • Exercise

  • Taking naps and breaks

  • Summer on the bagua map

  • Enhancing your home

  • Space clearing

Thanks so much to Amy for returning to the podcast to share summer wisdom! Be sure to check out Amy’s website below to learn about Joyful Family Spaces and how you can work with Amy!

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Amy Shellhorn helps families create joyful spaces that nurture and support their unique family culture. By combining feng shui with other ancient wisdom, she works with modern families to shift the energy of their home to align with their goals. Amy holds a certificate in feng shui from Mindful Design School, a Masters of Architecture from the University of Washington and is a LEED AP BD + C. 

For more information about working with Amy, please visit her website at:

http://www.joyfulfamilyspaces.com  or email her at amy@joyfulfamilyspaces.com

Episode 020: Summer Solstice for Your Holistic Spaces

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SUMMER SOLSTICE FOR YOUR HOLISTIC SPACES

Welcome back to the Holistic Spaces podcast! I'm so excited to welcome the summer, finally! It's my favorite season, and there are many great ways to incorporate feng shui and holistic living practices to welcome this warm, bright time of the year. Listen in for my favorite tips for preparing your holistic spaces for summer. 

- What is summer solstice?

- Summer solstice and feng shui

- Welcoming summer with feng shui and holistic living

I hope you're looking forward to summer as well and can incorporate some of these suggestions into your space, wardrobe and diet to welcome the summer solstice with an open, holistic heart. I'm happy to share these adjustments with you and look forward to hearing which ones you found helpful!

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