In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of May 2024! 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 our feng shui suggestions to make the most of this month’s energy.  We cover: -Key dates to look out for this month: May 6th, the beginning of Summer -What to expect this month based on your Chinese zodiac animal -Our feng shui suggestions to make the most of this month’s energy -How to navigate the energy of May ..read more

Both ancient and contemporary, cartomancy as a divination practice is a deep and meaningful way to access inner knowledge and connect to the qi of a situation or person. Through the use of use symbols, images, and patterns, oracle decks can help us to shift our perspective, hone our intuition, and challenge us to look at hidden parts of ourselves. Laura has studied and practiced tarot and for several years and for this week's episode, she offers a primer on oracle decks, including how to find the right deck (or decks!) to best suit you. We cover: -The origins of cartomancy in 15 ..read more

When it comes to shifting the flow of qi within your home, space clearing is one of the most useful and accessible adjustments that we can recommend. All spaces have energy that affects the inhabitants and space clearing can help to even out the energy and harmonize your home. For episode 273 we are taking a look at how you can create your own rituals within your home to shift the flow of qi with space clearing. We cover: -How you can create your own everyday magic by bringing ritual to the mundane -Looking to your own cultural practices to create magic in your life -How oranges and their scen ..read more

It is nothing short of an honor and delight to welcome onto the podcast the great George Lizos! George is a best-selling author, host of the The Lit Up Lightworker Podcast, creator of Intuition Mastery School®, and a practicing priest of Hellenic Polytheism at the world’s first modern temple of Zeus in Cyprus. He is also extremely charming and an absolute joy to speak with! For today's conversation, George walks us through his just released book, Secrets of Greek Mysticism, tells us about his upbringing, how he found his way from feng shui to his current spiritual practice as a ..read more

In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of April 2024! First, we discuss 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 our feng shui suggestions to make the most of this month’s energy.  -The first solar term for April 4th is clear and bright (also called Tomb Sweeping Day) and is the perfect time for getting outside and experiencing the joys of spring -April 19th is the second solar term, Rain Shower (GrainRain), when we wel ..read more

In celebration of our forthcoming book, “Mindful Living: A guide to the everyday magic of feng shui” (August 13, 2024 CICO Books) we are initiating a new miniseries entitled “Creating a Mindful Home with Feng Shui” in which we will be exploring the symbolic meaning of each room. For our second installment we are taking a look at our work spaces and offices. How can a more mindful approach to our professional and creative spaces better help us to realize the best of our potential? Whether you work at a formal desk, an open art studio or even at your dining table, a more mindful approach to your ..read more

In celebration of our forthcoming book, “Mindful Living: A guide to the everyday magic of feng shui” (August 13, 2024 CICO Books) we are initiating a new miniseries entitled “Creating a Mindful Home with Feng Shui” in which we will be exploring the symbolic meaning of each room. For the first installment we are taking a look at the bedroom. What does the bedroom represent or symbolize for you? From the placement of your bed to the things that you keep on your nightstand, the bedroom is the perfect place to start in connecting to the energetic realm and finding your path to mindful living with ..read more

For episode 267, we are once again joined by our dear friend and mentor, Katherine Metz, for another installment in our series Small Bites from Pure Professor. This month’s Small Bite is all about spring time and the Wood Element. Related to upward movement and growth, Wood is most commonly associated with the energy of spring and the colors green and blue. From the BTB perspective, Wood is often understood as benevolent and kind, supporting greater empathy, understanding and diplomacy. On today’s show we take a good look at how we can work with the energy of the Wood Element to better nurture ..read more

In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of March 2024! 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 a feng shui suggestion to make the most of this month’s energy.  We cover: -Key dates to look out for this month in the moon’s cycle and the solar term from the Chinese calendar -What’s in store energetically for March 2024 -In the Northern Hemisphere, the March equinox is called the vernal equinox, because it s ..read more

It’s Valentine’s Day and to discuss the season of romance and partnership we are once again joined by our dear friend and mentor, Katherine Metz, to talk all things feng shui and relationship. Today’s episode is a fun one where we each share stories, both personal and professional, about simple feng shui adjustments to invite in more romance. From adding rose quartz to your nightstand to placing a plant in the relationships area of your home, feng shui can be an invaluable resource in attracting the love that you deserve. We cover: -Kun, also known as earth in the I-Ching, the relationship are ..read more