Holistic Spaces | the feng shui podcast by Mindful Design

🌸 Happy Spring Equinox!
A new month means it’s time for our monthly qi forecast. In Episode 375, we explore the energetic themes of April through feng shui, solar terms, moon cycles, and intuitive insight. We share practical ways to align with the fresh, rising energy of spring, reflect on zodiac influences, and work with the color Midnight Blue as a tool for self-development, depth, and inner wisdom. Laura also pulls a tarot card for the Holistic Spaces community, offering guidance and inspiration for the month ahead.
Tune in to connect with the rhythms of the season and set the tone for April. 🌱✨
What we talk about in this episode:
April solar terms: Clear and Bright, Rain Showers
Moon cycles: Pink Moon, New Moon, and their meanings
Chinese zodiac: Year of the Dragon and its influence
Color of the year: Midnight Blue and its significance
Personal growth and self-development strategies
…and much more!
Mentioned in this episode:
2026 Feng Shui Amulet for Protection and Luck
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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Time stamps for this episode:
[01:01] Overview of April's Solar Terms and Moon Cycles
[02:26] Spring Solar Term: Clear and Bright and Ancestor Honoring
[03:51] Rain Showers Solar Term and Its Agricultural Significance
[05:21] April Moon Cycles: Pink Moon and New Moon Insights
[06:32] Zodiac Animal of April: The Dragon and Its Influence
[09:29] Qi of the Month: The Dominance of Wood Element
[10:56] Visual Renewal and Nature's Inspiration in April
[11:20] Tarot Reading: Personal Growth and Grounding
[20:17] Feng Shui Practice: Investigating the Insight Area of Your Home
[24:38] Color of the Year: Midnight Blue and Its Significance
[27:29] Using Midnight Blue in Daily Life and Art
MORE QUESTIONS
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For episode 374 we are delighted and honored to welcome our teacher Katherine Metz back to the show for a deep conversation about the Wood Element. We explore the energy of Wood and its connection to spring — growth, expansion, creativity, and new beginnings. We talk about the yin and yang qualities of Wood, and reflect on how imbalance can show up as either rigidity or frustration, and how important it is to cultivate harmony. We also discuss the symbolism of bamboo as a teacher of humility and resilience — strong yet flexible, open yet grounded.
This episode is an invitation to recognize the Wood energy within yourself, nurture your growth, and embody strength with compassion in your daily life.
What we talk about in this episode:
-Wood’s association with spring and growth
-The Yin and Yang qualities of wood
-Wind as a symbol of the gentle influence of wood energy
-Bamboo as a representation of strength and humility in wood energy
-Balancing wood energy with other elements for harmony
-Listening to the wind for wisdom and insight
…and much more
Mentioned in this episode:
Katherine Metz
2026 Feng Shui Amulet for Protection and Luck
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.
Time stamps for this episode:[2:30] Introduction to the Wood Element
[05:30] Understanding the Wood Element in Feng Shui
[11:05] Yin and Yang Qualities of Wood
[16:29] Recognizing Wood Element Traits in Yourself
[22:00] The Role of Bamboo in Feng Shui
[27:21] Practical Applications of Wood Element
[32:25] Humanity and the Wood Element
MORE QUESTIONS
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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!
Mentioned in this episode:
2026 Feng Shui Amulet for Protection and Luck
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.
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
MORE QUESTIONS
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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!
Mentioned in this episode:
2026 Feng Shui Amulet for Protection and Luck
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:
[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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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
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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!
Mentioned in this episode:
2026 Feng Shui Amulet for Protection and Luck
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:
[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
NEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.
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