Episode 323: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: April 2025

Episode 322: Feng Shui Tips for Creating a Space for Well-Being

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Episode 323: Feng Shui Qi Forecast: April 2025
Anjie Cho & Laura Morris, Mindful Design

In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of April 2025! 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. 

We cover:

  • 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 20th is the second solar term, Rain Shower (Grain Rain), when we welcome the rain that helps the crops to grow stronger and established ensuring a good harvest later

  • The Chinese Zodiac animal for April 2025 is the Dragon, which could be ideal for those born in the tears of Rat, Monkey, and Rooster

  • The increased sun and rain that influences the qi of April

  • Anjie shares an I Ching reading

    And much more!

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [00:55] Introduction

  • [01:16] Solar terms for April 2025

  • [06:53] Chinese zodiac reading for the month

  • [08:57] Qi for the month of April 2025

  • [10:27] an I Ching reading for the Holistic Spaces listener community

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Episode 322: Feng Shui Tips for Creating a Space for Well-Being

Episode 322: Feng Shui Tips for Creating a Space for Well-Being

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Episode 322: Feng Shui Tips for Creating a Space for Well-Being
Anjie Cho & Laura Morris, Mindful Design

As we welcome the warm sunshine of April, many of us are neck deep in spring cleaning and space clearing. The vibrant energy of the season can inspire us to embark on new projects with a reinvigorated sense of purpose. As exciting as all this may be, these kinds of big undertakings can often be overwhelming and exhausting. It’s important to remember to pace and show ourselves some self love. On today’s episode we are exploring different ways that feng shui can be utilized to create calm and nurturing spaces for ourselves as we spring forth with renewed energy!

We cover:

  • Incorporating the energy of the earth element in creating a calming space

  • How to locate and honor the self love corner of your home

  • Creating a dedicated space for well-being

  • How rose quartz can invoke the earth element

  • Round mirrors to invite self-reflection

    And much more!

    Mentioned in this episode:

  • Our free bagua e-kit

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [00:55] Introduction

  • [04:07] Working with the earth element

  • [05:46] Locating and working with the self love corner of your home

  • [05:47] The wood element and spring

  • [09:57] Creating a space for well-being

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Episode 321: Feng Shui Tips for the Spring Equinox

Episode 321: Feng Shui Tips for the Spring Equinox

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Episode 321: Feng Shui Tips for the Spring Equinox
Anjie Cho & Laura Morris, Mindful Design

The spring equinox officially arrives on March 20th, 2025 at 5:01am, eastern standard time. In feng shui, spring is represented by the wood element, symbolizing growth and new beginnings. If the final days of winter have you feeling a bit stir crazy, you are not alone. Practically, and in feng shui terms, the arrival of spring is symbolic of the new beginnings of life and growth throughout. Today’s episode is an exploration of the energy that has been stirring just beneath the cold ground and how it lends itself to new beginnings.

We cover:

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [00:47] Introduction

  • [02:32] Qi and the seasons

  • [04:49] Each season and its corresponding element

  • [05:47] The wood element and spring

  • [08:21] Embracing the energy of spring in your home

  • [09:37] Seasonal flowers

  • [10:24] Wearing the colors of spring

  • [12:07] Planting and cultivating seeds

  • [15:13] Spring cleaning with feng shui

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Episode 320: Favorite Plants for the Year of the Snake

Episode 320: Favorite Plants for the Year of the Snake

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Episode 320: Favorite Plants for the Year of the Snake
Anjie Cho & Laura Morris, Mindful Design

In feng shui, living house plants bring in a lucky flow of qi and nature into our interior spaces. They represent the wood element, and teach us how to mindfully care for the things in our home. As we welcome in the year of the wood snake, it’s the perfect time to bring some wood element into your home! For episode 320, we are sharing our five favorite plants to welcome in the lunar new year.

We cover:

  • The snake plant as a perfect plant for those just getting started with a green thumb

  • The jade plant and its connection to wealth and prosperity

  • The long vines of pothos as a symbol of the snake year

  • The monstera monkey mask plant for good luck

  • Red Amaryllis to bring wood element into our homes during the cold winter months

    And much more!

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [00:45] Introduction

  • [04:56] Snake plant

  • [06:31] Jade plant

  • [08:25] Pothos

  • [09:50] Monstera Monkey Mask plant

  • [11:23] Red Amaryllis

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Episode 319: Five Simple Feng Shui Spring Cleaning Tips

Episode 319: Five Simple Feng Shui Spring Cleaning Tips

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Episode 319: Five Simple Feng Shui Spring Cleaning Tips
Anjie Cho & Laura Morris, Mindful Design

In feng shui we embrace the seasonal shifts to inform changes in our home. As winter recedes and the promise of spring grows closer, we naturally feel compelled to spring clean our space. Open your windows, grab a mop and your favorite non-toxic cleaning solution because today we are sharing our five favorite simple feng shui spring cleaning tips to supercharge your home’s energy!

We cover:

  • The importance of a tidy entry

  • The benefits of opening windows to let in fresh air and clear stagnant qi

  • A clean stove as a symbol of health, wealth and resources

  • Nourishing yourself by deep cleaning your refrigerator and pantries

    And much more!

Mentioned in this episode:

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Time stamps for the episode:

  • [00:47] Introduction

  • [01:40] Tidy the front door

  • [03:52] Open your windows 

  • [05:37] Clean your stove

  • [06:46] Deep clean your refrigerator and pantry

  • [08:53] Deep bathroom cleansing

Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!

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