Born During A Tiger Year? Here's What It Means + How To Thrive

Guest User December 1, 2021

Anjie Cho was featured on mindbodygreen

The Chinese zodiac is split into 12 signs, with Tigers third in line after the Rat and the Ox. Those born during Tiger years are known for their fierceness, and Tiger years themselves often have a similar feel. Here, we're diving into the year of the Tiger, plus everything to know about those born during this year.

The Chinese zodiac.

In Chinese astrology, the entire year falls under one of the 12 signs, as opposed to in Western astrology, which has 12 zodiac seasons that all sit within one year. For example, the upcoming Chinese calendar year (starting on February 1, 2022) will be a Tiger year followed by a Rabbit year in 2023, and so on.

Each of the signs is associated with different qualities, strengths, and weaknesses, and they're also further divided by their element, as well as where they fall in the yin-versus-yang spectrum.

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If you’d like to learn more about feng shui, check out Mindful Design Feng Shui School at: www.mindfuldesignschool.com

Lotus History and Symbolism: What We Can All Learn from the Flawless Flower

Guest User September 29, 2021

Anjie Cho was featured on mindbodygreen

For centuries, the lotus flower has been depicted in different religions and countries around the world. Miraculously growing in the murkiest of conditions, the lotus is a lucky symbol that's revered for its resilience, and of course, its beauty.

Here, we take a closer look at the history and significance of this flower, plus how you can work with its symbolism in your own life.

History of the lotus flower.

Lotus flowers have a long, rich history spanning thousands of years. Naturally occurring in many countries in Southeast Asia and Australia, they're also found in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, as well as folklore in ancient Greece.

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If you’d like to learn more about feng shui, check out Mindful Design Feng Shui School at: www.mindfuldesignschool.com

Throughout The Pandemic, Designing A Space Became A Form Of Self Care

Guest User August 18, 2021

Anjie Cho was featured on Lonny

In February of last year, people were working at their offices for eight hours a day, commuting, and squeezing in happy hour sometime between it all.

Then the pandemic hit and those fleeting moments at home became constant. The commute was cut down to 30-second walks downstairs, the office now a dusty desk in some forgotten corner, happy hour within the confines of the kitchen. Home became everything, literally.

It's understandable that after being cooped up for so long, people started to see their space from a different perspective — and in turn, how important their physical environment really was.

“A lot of people think that their home is just where they hang their hat,” Feng Shui teacher and designer Anjie Cho explains. “But, in fact, your home is a symbol for you. It represents you, and you're interdependent and interconnected to your home environment.”

So, as people reckoned with this new reality, they turned to interior design — hoping to create more functional, comfortable, and restorative spaces to live in. In fact, while many industries struggled to gain footing during the pandemic, design studios saw an unusual surge.

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