Episode 373: Celebrate Spring Equinox

Episode 373: Celebrate Spring Equinox

For episode 373, we’re celebrating the Spring Equinox — that beautiful moment of balance when day and night are equal and we officially step into a new season of growth. We explore the historical and cultural significance of the equinox and why this turning point has been honored across traditions for centuries. For us, it’s a powerful reminder of balance — of yin and yang harmonizing — and an invitation to realign ourselves with nature’s rhythms. We share simple, meaningful ways to mark the transition, from intentional spring cleaning and refreshing your home with feng shui to planting seeds (literally and metaphorically) and practicing gratitude. This is a time to clear out what feels heavy, welcome fresh energy, and consciously step into the light.

If you’re ready to reset, rebalance, and move forward with clarity, this episode offers practical tools and mindful rituals to help you do just that.

What we talk about in this episode:

  • The significance of the Spring Equinox and its timing

  • Four ways to honor the Spring Equinox: balance, cleaning, planting, gratitude

  • Historical and cultural importance of equinox celebrations

  • Practical feng shui tips for spring renewal
    …and much more!

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Time stamps for this episode:

[02:23] Understanding the spring equinox
[03:19] Honoring the balance of yin and yang
[06:14] Spring cleaning as a time of renewal
[08:18] Inviting growth with house plants
[11:10] Expressing gratitude and reflection

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Episode 372: Feng Shui Your Spring Cleaning

Episode 372: Feng Shui Your Spring Cleaning

In this episode of the Holistic Spaces podcast, we’re diving into spring cleaning through the lens of feng shui. Cleaning with mindfulness isn’t just about tidying up — It’s about shifting energy, setting intention, and creating space for new opportunities as the seasons change.

We share nine essential tips to elevate your spring cleaning into a meaningful ritual — from turning your cleaning into a ceremony to clearing out old food and stagnant storage. Each practice is designed to refresh your home, reset your qi, and help you step into the new season feeling aligned, energized, and open to what’s next.

What we talk about in this episode:

  • Spring cleaning as an opportunity to reset your space

  • Creating a cleaning ceremony to add intention to the process

  • The front door as the 'mouth of qi'

  • Opening windows of your home to breathe and invite new energy

  • Polishing windows to symbolize clearing your perspective

  • Revitalizing your bed to enhance rest and wellbeing

  • Clearing under the bed to remove stagnant energy

  • Resetting and cleansing your space to prepare for new beginnings
    …and much more!

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Time stamps for this episode:

[02:12] Creating a Cleaning Ceremony
[04:39] Refreshing the Front Door
[06:55] Opening Windows for Fresh Energy
[08:28] Polishing Your Perspective
[10:36] Revitalizing Your Bed
[11:39] Clearing Under the Bed
[13:04] Igniting Your Stove
[15:28] Purging Your Food Storage
[17:13] Resetting and Cleansing Your Space

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Episode 371: A Mini-Feng Shui Consultation with Susan

Episode 371: A Mini-Feng Shui Consultation with Susan

This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Susan, the winner of last fall’s listener giveaway for a mini feng shui home consultation. Together, we explore the emotional and practical realities of living alone in a large home — and how clutter, unfinished projects, and constant change can subtly impact how we feel each day.

Through the lens of feng shui, we discuss the importance of creating a space that supports clarity, groundedness, and ease. We share practical, accessible shifts to help Susan transform her home into a place that feels harmonious, supportive, and truly aligned with her life.

What we talk about in this episode:

  • The essential need for calmness and clarity in life

  • How different spaces in a home can evoke different feelings

  • Feng shui principles that can help improve energy flow in a home

  • How clutter can create emotional and physical overwhelm

  • The front door is crucial for welcoming positive energy

  • Windows as a representation of clarity and vision in life
    …and much more!

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Time stamps for this episode:

[04:11] Home Environment and Emotional Connection
[06:59] Feng Shui Insights and Home Layout
[09:52] Understanding Clutter and Its Impact
[13:00] The Importance of Command Position in Spaces
[16:11] Career and Workspace Dynamics
[19:12] Addressing Eye Issues and Window Clarity
[21:58] Exploring Doors and Their Symbolism
[25:06] Future Plans and Home Utilization
[27:57] Final Thoughts and Recommendations

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Episode 370: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: March 2026

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

In this episode of the Holistic Spaces podcast, we share our Qi forecast for March 2026 and explore the energy unfolding this month, including the key solar terms and what’s shifting in the lunar calendar. We reflect on themes of awakening and emerging potential, and the gentle dance between Yin and Yang as spring energy begins to rise.

We also offer some practical feng shui tips and pull an I Ching reading to help you align with March’s momentum—so you can nurture your own growth while staying connected to and supported by your community.

What we talk about in this episode:

  • March as a threshold month, transitioning from winter to spring

  • The solar term 'Awakening the Insects', signifying the stirring of life

  • March as an invitation to clear stagnation and welcome new beginnings

  • March’s full moon, known as the 'Worm Moon'

  • Rabbit month bringing supportive energy for certain zodiac signs
    …and much more!

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Time stamps for this episode:

[04:47] Understanding the Energy of March

[09:06] Exploring Lunar and Zodiac Influences

[13:19] I Ching Reading for March

[17:32] Harnessing Potential Energy

[21:55] Balancing Yin and Yang in Feng Shui

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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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Episode 368: Feng Shui Tips to Invite Love & Romance

Episode 368: Feng Shui Tips to Invite Love & Romance

In this episode of the Holistic Spaces podcast, we share feng shui tips for inviting more love and romance into your life. We talk about the importance of creating both physical and energetic space for a partner—starting with the bedroom and making sure it truly supports two people.

We share some simple feng shui practices, like reviewing the artwork and imagery in your bedroom, incorporating pairs in your décor, and using supportive colors and crystals to enhance love and connection.

We also look at how feng shui works best alongside real-world action. That means putting yourself out there, being clear about what you want, and communicating your desires within a relationship. From working with rose quartz to nurturing the relationship area of your home, this episode is a reminder that love grows through intention, action, and the spaces we create.

What we talk about in this episode:

  • The importance of making space for your partner, both physically and energetically

  • Why you may want to review the artwork in your bedroom to reflect your relationship goals

  • How using pairs in decor to symbolize partnership can help you to welcome more love

  • Incorporating the color pink to attract love

  • Combining feng shui practices with real-world actions to enhance relationships
    …and much more!

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Time stamps for this episode:

[02:43] Creating Space for Your Partner
[06:27] Reviewing Bedroom Imagery
[09:43] Exploring the Nurture Area of Your Home
[13:23] Using Crystals and Colors for Love
[16:21] Pairing Feng Shui with Real-World Actions

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Episode 367: Your Nine Star Ki Numerology Forecast for 2026 Year of the Fire Horse

Episode 367: Your Nine Star Ki Numerology Forecast for 2026 Year of the Fire Horse

In this episode of the Holistic Spaces podcast, we explore the nine-star ki numerology forecast for 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse. We share how nine-star ki—an ancient system connected to the five elements and the I Ching—helps you understand your energy in relationship to your environment and the year ahead. We also walk you through how to calculate your principal nine-star number, which sets the foundation for navigating 2026.

We then break down the forecast for each principal number, from a year of fluctuation for number one to rapid growth for number nine, highlighting the unique opportunities, gifts, and lessons each energy brings.

What we talk about in this episode:

  • The nine-star key is an ancient form of astrology intertwined with the five elements

  • The unique energies and opportunities for the year for each principal number of the nine star key

  • How understanding your nine-star number helps you navigate the year's challenges and gifts
    …and much more!

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Time stamps for this episode:

[02:53] Understanding Feng Shui Numerology
[04:47] Calculating Your Principal Nine-Star Number
[07:55] Forecast for Principal Number One
[09:11] Forecast for Principal Number Two
[10:39] Forecast for Principal Number Three
[11:34] Forecast for Principal Number Four
[13:03] Forecast for Principal Number Five
[14:22] Forecast for Principal Number Six
[16:27] Forecast for Principal Number Seven
[17:39] Forecast for Principal Number Eight
[19:40] Forecast for Principal Number Nine

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Episode 366: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: February 2026

Episode 366: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: February 2026

In this episode of Holistic Spaces, we explore the Feng Shui Qi forecast for February 2026 as we move into the Year of the Fire Horse. We talk about the solar terms—especially the start of spring on February 4—and why this season is about renewal and quiet growth, even if it still feels like winter. We share what it means to align with this emerging energy as we approach the Lunar New Year on February 17, including insights on Tiger Month, supportive and challenging zodiac influences, auspicious dates, and simple Feng Shui practices like planting seeds as an intention ritual. We close with a tarot reading that highlights potential, natural flow, and the importance of patience as this new cycle begins.

What we talk about in this episode:

  • February marks the beginning of spring in the Chinese calendar

  • The energy of February is about hope and renewal, even if winter still lingers

  • It's important of aligning with the natural energy of the season and observing changes in your environment

  • The Tiger month supporting those born in the year of the horse, dog, and pig

  • Why this is an ideal time of year to plant seeds as a symbol of personal growth and nurturing

    …and much more!

    PS: for the lucky dates there was a typo for the Rooster - it’s Feb 23rd

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Time stamps for this episode:

[04:11] February's Solar Terms
[10:57] Chinese Zodiac Reading for February 2026
[13:11] The Energetic Shift Towards Spring
[15:16] A Tarot Reading for February's Collective Energy
[22:10] Practical Feng Shui Applications for Growth

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Episode 365: The Year of the Fire Horse, Part 2

Episode 365: The Year of the Fire Horse, Part 2

🔥 Welcome to the Year of the Fire Horse 🔥

Part two of our Year of the Fire Horse series dives deep into the power of Yang Fire—what it is, how it moves, and how it collides with the final six zodiac animals. We unpack the energetic shift from the Year of the Snake to the Horse and why knowing your zodiac sign matters more than ever right now. From bold breakthroughs to freedom-driven risks, the hosts explore how each animal interacts with this fiery year and share practical guidance for channeling Yang Fire into success, momentum, and prosperity—without getting burned.

What we talk about in this episode:

  • The Year of the Fire Horse brings big energy and potential for success

  • Yang Fire represents boldness and brightness, akin to the summer solstice

  • Fire consumes and transforms, requiring balance to avoid burnout

  • The ram is the horse's best friend, providing support and nurturing

  • Community and connection as vital themes for the Year of the Horse
    …and much more!

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Time stamps for this episode:

[05:09] Exploring the Element of Yang Fire
[10:06] The Symbolism of the Horse in Feng Shui
[14:58] Transitioning from the Year of the Snake to the Horse
[24:47] The Ram in the year of the Horse
[34:01] The Monkey in the year of the Horse
[36:11] The Rooster in the year of the Horse
[39:42] The Dog in the year of the Horse
[42:09] The Pig in the year of the Horse

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