Holistic Spaces | the feng shui podcast by Mindful Design

We are digging into our archives and sharing four of our most popular and asked about episodes from the past decade. With almost 400 conversations about feng shui and creating nurturing spaces, these are some of the episodes that have most resonated with our listeners and we are delighted to revisit them. Every Monday in August will feature a “best of” episode!
In this episode, we’re defining five fundamental feng shui terms. Whether you are totally new to feng shui or you’re a long-time listener, it’s important to understand these essential concepts that form the foundation of a feng shui practice. If you want to dive deeper, be sure to sign up for our mailing list so that you can take our upcoming free Feng Shui Basics course!
We cover:
-What is feng shui?
-What is qi?
-What are yin and yang?
-What are the five elements?
-What is the bagua?
Mentioned in this episode:
Our Feng Shui Energy Map Ekit
Register for our free & on-demand Feng Shui plant workshop, available for a limited time
Harmonize your Home with Feng Shui Plants
Enhance your qi, prosperity and wellness
Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!
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-Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s.
-Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.
-Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.
MORE QUESTIONS
Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE
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We are digging into our archives and sharing four of our most popular and asked about episodes from the past decade. With almost 400 conversations about feng shui and creating nurturing spaces, these are some of the episodes that have most resonated with our listeners and we are delighted to revisit them. Every Monday in August will feature a “best of” episode!
On this week’s episode we are exploring an exercise from our new book, Mindful Living: A guide to the everyday magic of feng shui, in which we recommend colors as supportive elements based on individual Nine Star Ki numbers. Nine Star Ki is an ancient form of astrology that is intertwined with the five elements, the bagua, and the I Ching. Your Nine Star Ki can help you to better understand your personal energy and how you can support it. Understanding how color can support this energy is vital and FUN way to support this energy!
What we talk about in this episode:
-How to calculate your Nine Star Ki

-The different earth elements associated with each number

-Your color profile and how to work with it

-Archetypes associated with each number/color profile

…and much more!
Register for our free & on-demand Feng Shui plant workshop, available for a limited time
Harmonize your Home with Feng Shui Plants
Enhance your qi, prosperity and wellness
Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!
-Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY!
-Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s.
-Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.
-Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.
MORE QUESTIONS
Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE
ORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

We are digging into our archives and sharing four of our most popular and asked about episodes from the past decade. With almost 400 conversations about feng shui and creating nurturing spaces, these are some of the episodes that have most resonated with our listeners and we are delighted to revisit them. Every Monday in August will feature a “best of” episode!
The conversation around abundance is everywhere these days. From best selling books to podcasts, it seems that for many, the concept of welcoming more of it into their lives is sometimes vague or difficult to understand. As feng shui practitioners, it’s one of the most common concerns that we see among our clients. Today’s episode is an exploration of how to attract abundance by creating a mindful workspace that draws on the wisdom and tradition of feng shui. For professional and career abundance, it all starts at the desk!
We cover:
-The ideal way to position your desk for increased productivity and abundance
-The ideal view from your workspace
-What to do if you are up against a wall (literally!)
-Different ways to activate your career
-Attracting more abundance with feng shui
and much more!
Mentioned in this episode:
Our Feng Shui Energy Map Ekit
Mentioned in this episode:
Our Feng Shui Energy Map Ekit
Register for our free & on-demand Feng Shui plant workshop, available for a limited time
Harmonize your Home with Feng Shui Plants
Enhance your qi, prosperity and wellness
Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!
-Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY!
-Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s.
-Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.
-Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.
MORE QUESTIONS
Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE
ORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

In this episode, we are back with our monthly qi forecast, exploring August 2026 as a threshold month — a time when summer begins to soften and transition into autumn. We talk through the month’s solar terms, moon cycles, and zodiac influences, and share practical ways to slow down, ground, and work with the shifting qi rather than resist it.
We also discuss how to align your home and daily routines with Earth energy during this seasonal change, including simple feng shui tips for stability, reflection, and preparation for autumn. We close with an I Ching reading that reminds us to treat challenges as gifts and to protect our light with humility, calm, and self-care.
What we talk about in this episode:
-Why August feels like a threshold month
-The beginning of autumn in the Chinese solar calendar
-August’s solar terms and moon cycles
-The energy of harvest, abundance, and grounding
-Zodiac guidance for the Monkey month
-Auspicious dates for each animal sign
-Practical feng shui ways to align with Earth energy
-An I Ching reading about transition, humility, and inner strength
…and much more!
Mentioned in this episode:
Our Feng Shui Energy Map Ekit
Register for our free & on-demand Feng Shui plant workshop, available for a limited time
Harmonize your Home with Feng Shui Plants
Enhance your qi, prosperity and wellness
Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!
-Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY!
-Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s.
-Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.
-Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.
Time stamps for this episode:
[01:04] August as a transition and threshold month
[02:01] Solar terms: beginning of autumn and easing of summer heat
[04:55] Moon cycle energy focused on stability and grounding
[05:24] New moon and full moon reflections for August
[06:53] Chinese zodiac insights: Monkey month support and challenges
[07:50] Auspicious and cautionary dates for the zodiac signs
[09:30] How to align with August’s Qi through transition and grounding
[10:39] Practical Feng Shui tips for peace and stability at home
[11:08] Oracle reading: Hexagram 36 changing into Hexagram 15
[12:02] Interpreting the darkening of light as a gift
[13:01] Transition from fire to earth energy and humility
[14:22] Feng Shui Bagua guidance for grounding and balance
[16:36] Embracing challenges with acceptance and inner support
[18:26] Home adjustments using earth elements and opposite guas
MORE QUESTIONS
Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE
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In this episode, we explore the question of whether clutter really affects energy. We look at how clutter can create stagnation, stress, and emotional heaviness in a home, but also how not every bit of mess is bad feng shui. Sometimes a little disorder is part of a creative, active life.
We also share a more personal approach to decluttering through the five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. Good feng shui is not about perfection or minimalism — it’s about noticing what supports your life and creating space for qi to flow more freely.

What we talk about in this episode:
*How clutter can affect the flow of qi in a home
-Decluttering as a deeply personal and not one-size-fits-all pursuit
-The five elements can help identify your decluttering style
-How to welcome more awareness with feng shui
-Small actions to begin to shift the energy
…and much more!
Mentioned in this episode:
Our Feng Shui Energy Map Ekit
Register for our free & on-demand Feng Shui plant workshop, available for a limited time
Harmonize your Home with Feng Shui Plants
Enhance your qi, prosperity and wellness
Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!
-Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY!
-Make sure you’re following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A’s.
-Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.
-Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.
Time stamps for this episode:
[01:48] Main question: Does clutter affect energy?
[02:16] Historical context of clutter in feng shui
[03:35] How clutter blocks qi and causes stagnation
[08:58] When messiness supports creativity and balance
[11:39] Clutter as a deeply personal issue
[14:43] Decluttering styles based on the five elements
[18:42] Conclusion: Clutter, awareness, and supporting your life
[20:41] Final thoughts and invitation to explore materialism and clutter
MORE QUESTIONS
Hire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERE
ORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE