Holistic Spaces | the feng shui podcast by Mindful Design

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!
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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
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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
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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
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In the middle of a global heat wave, it's probably a good time to talk about cooling feng shui colors and how they can help balance the heat and intensity of summer. We explore cool colors from both feng shui and color theory perspectives, showing how blues, greens, blacks, metallics, and purples can bring calm, depth, self-awareness, and abundance into your space. We discuss different ways that these colors can be incorporated into any space to help provide cool, calming energy.
What we talk about in this episode:
-Why cooling colors are especially supportive during fiery summer months
-The difference between cool colors in color theory and in feng shui
-How saturation affects the energy of a color
-Which colors support meditation, innovation, intuition, revelation, and abundance
…and much more!
Mentioned in this episode:
Our Feng Shui Energy Map Ekit
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Time stamps for this episode:
[01:19] Cooling feng shui colors
[03:18] What makes colors feel cooling
[08:40] Blue and green tones
[16:25] Blacks, grays, and metallics
[19:54] Cooling purples
[25:41] Final takeaways
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As things heat up here in the Northern Hemisphere, we’re returning to the Fire element and its signature color: red. In this conversation, we explore the symbolism, energy, and practical use of red in feng shui—and why color is rarely one-size-fits-all.
From vibrant dragon red and energizing orange-reds to softer rose and earthy brick tones, different shades of red express different qualities of Fire qi. We discuss how understanding these nuances can help you work with color more intentionally to support your space, mood, and everyday life.
Join us as we explore how fiery colors can be thoughtfully incorporated into your home and how color can become a powerful tool for creating balance, vitality, and connection.
What we talk about in this episode:
-The significance of red in Feng Shui
-Different types of red and their meanings
-How colors influence energy and mood
-Using colors to enhance prosperity and protection
-Nuances of fire colors and their applications
...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!
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Time stamps for this episode:
[01:33] Understanding Fire Element and Its Significance
[04:07] Practical Applications of Fire Colors in Feng Shui
[04:28] Introduction to Feng Shui and Color
[06:52] The Significance of Red in Feng Shui
[09:26] Exploring Different Shades of Red
[11:13] The Role of Orange and Earthy Tones
[13:56] The Power of Tangerine and Other Fiery Colors
[16:32] Understanding Hot Pink and Fuchsia
[19:21] The Nuances of Color in Feng Shui
[22:09] Practical Applications of Fire Colors
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In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of July 2026! 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 how you can make the most of this month’s energy in your home through feng shui.
What we talk about in this episode:
-July's energetic themes and solar terms
-Fire element and summer energy
-Chinese zodiac month of the Ram and its significance
-Tarot card insights for July
-Balancing fire with water and nature cues
...and much more!
Mentioned in this episode:
Celebrating the Summer Solstice
Our Feng Shui Energy Map Ekit
Register for our free & on-demand Feng Shui plant workshop, available for a limited time
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Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!
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-Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.
Time stamps for this episode:
[01:22] July's Qi Forecast Overview
[02:39] Understanding Fire Energy in July
[04:14] Solar Terms and Their Significance
[07:44] Exploring the Chinese Zodiac for July
[12:43] Aligning with July's Qi Energy
[15:14] Tarot Card Reading for July
[21:13] Practical Applications of Feng Shui
[24:45] Conclusion and Final Thoughts
MORE QUESTIONS
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