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

Episode 005: The Feng Shui Bagua Map: New Beginnings, Abundance and Health

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THE FENG SHUI BAGUA MAP: NEW BEGINNINGS, ABUNDANCE AND HEALTH

This week I'm excited to start our series on the feng shui bagua map. For the next few episodes, we'll be going more in depth on each of the bagua areas, starting with New Beginnings, Abundance and Health. 

  • Feng Shui Adjustments for

  • If you're unsure which guas need work

I encourage you to make ONE change to just ONE area this week! If you'd like, email me your floor plans for our Q&A Sunday blog posts at info@holisticspaces.com. 

Products Mentioned on This Podcast:

Feng Shui Crystal Kit for Clarity

Signed Book! 108 Ways to Create Holistic Spaces

Citrine for Wealth and Abundance

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

White Sage for Space Clearing

Palo Santo for Space Clearing

Episode 003: Feng Shui for Your Desk

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FENG SHUI for YOUR DESK

This week, we’ll talk about feng shui for your desk. The back to school season is in full-swing, and chances are, work is picking back up too. How can you make adjustments to your workspace to maximize the energy of your day?

  • Autumn in Feng Shui

  • What does your desk represent?

  • Desk location and positioning

  • Creating focus

  • Mapping Your Desk 

  • Bagua areas to adjust

You most likely spend a lot of time at your desk and on your career, so why not make sure you’re inviting abundance, focus and healthy relationships into your work? Take a look at your desk now. Is it positioned for positive energy? Can you add focus or make any other adjustments?

 

Products Mentioned on this Podcast: 

Feng Shui Mirrors for Expansion & Positive Energy

Citrine for Wealth & Abundance

Durga Yantra Mandala for Harmony & Balance

Mars Yantra Mandala for Fire & Passion

Rose Quartz for Relationships

Episode 002: Intro to the Bagua Map

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Intro to the Bagua Map

This week’s episode introduces the map used in feng shui, known as the bagua map. What is it? How do you use it? We’ll also talk about what each area of the map means.  

  • What’s a Bagua Map?

  • Using a Bagua Map

  • What’s a Gua and what do they mean?

  • The Guas

The bagua map can seem a little confusing, but it’s really a very simple concept used by feng shui practitioners all over the world! This week, take a few moments to check out your space using the bagua map. Is there an area of your life you’d like to improve? Where is that area represented in your space?