Celebrating the Year of the Yin Water Rabbit

Anjie Cho January 17, 2023

Happy January!

This month, I’m looking forward to celebrating Lunar New Year and the transition from the Year of the Tiger to the Year of the Rabbit. I have a lot of fun events coming up in the next few weeks — I hope you’ll join me for some of them!

Every year I create quite a bit of content around the Lunar New Year and the Chinese zodiac animals, so I’ve rounded up some of our most popular blog posts and podcast episodes about Lunar New Year and the Chinese zodiac animals.

What’s in store for 2023, Year of the Yin Water Rabbit

Part 1: Welcome the Year of the Yin Water Rabbit for Each Zodiac Animal

Part 2: Welcome the Year of the Yin Water Rabbit for Each Zodiac Animal

Katie Hess of LOTUSWEI: Flower Elixirs for the Year of the Black Water Rabbit

Learn more about the Lunar New Year & Chinese Zodiac animals

The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac

5 Feng Shui Tips to Celebrate Chinese New Year

Question of the Month: Understanding Yearly Astrological Horoscopes

Feng Shui for Your New Apartment - Round 3

Anjie Cho January 1, 2023

So you're moving! We've already talked clearing your space, laying the bagua, adding plant life and more, but there are still a few more ways to use feng shui in turning a new apartment into a sacred space. Let's hang out in the bedroom (mostly) for a bit!

Balance Your Bed

Whether you're currently in a relationship or hoping to one day be part of a healthy couple, it's important that your bed reflect this. If you shove your bed against the wall, you're telling the universe you don't have room for anyone else! Instead, do your best to center your bed in your space, allowing equal room on each side, and if you're opting for a nightstand, make sure to put one of comparable size on the other side of the bed too. This set up lets the universe know that you're ready to welcome another person into your life and your space.

Avoid EMFs in The Bedroom

These days we're surrounded by technology. Some of us use it almost every minute of the day, and many of us even use our phones as alarm clocks. While this is ok if it's your only option, it's best to try to avoid any electronic items in the bedroom. Over time, the radiation that EMFs (electromagnetic forces) give off can result in health problems like fatigue, extra stress and more. Your bedroom should be a place of relaxation, so if you can, leave the television, laptop and cell phone in another room. If you need your cell nearby for work or as an alarm clock (get a battery operated one!), aim to place it at least five feet from your head.

Hang Art At Eye Level

There are both practical and feng shui reasons why you'd want to hang any art, in your bedroom or elsewhere, at eye level. For obvious design reasons, hanging art at eye level allows the eye to rest easily and view art comfortably, without having to crane the neck up or lean down. In feng shui, hanging artwork too low can bring down your energy and the energy of your space. Here are some tips for hanging art successfully in your new place!

I've shared several tips, all very basic feng shui adjustments, for moving into a new apartment and creating a holistic space. Of course, each space, and the person or people in it, is individual, so there are always more in-depth remedies depending on the person. If you're interested in those, I would definitely recommend seeking out a feng shui professional for specific services, but you can absolutely get started with these tips!

by Anjie Cho

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

Feng Shui Tips for Travel

Anjie Cho December 28, 2022

Clear the space.

Whether it's a hotel room, a sofa, or your childhood bedroom, there can be residual energies from the people that have stayed there before, or just from the people you're staying with. When you're traveling, you can easily feel sensitive to space as well as foreign energy. By clearing the space, you're just giving the place a little perk to provide a restful and spacious sleeping situation while traveling.

I suggest carrying some space clearing tools with you whenever you travel, such as palo santo or orange essential oil spray. I prefer room sprays when traveling because you're not burning anything. The Holistic Spaces Store sells palo santo sticks, and orange and white sage room mists.

Mind your electronic devices.

It's best to keep electronic devices at least 5 feet away from you while sleeping if possible. It's often challenging to sleep well in a new place, especially while traveling, and EMFs can also affect your ability to receive restful sleep. Paying attention to our devices can also be a big distraction to falling asleep.

Unpack and make yourself at home.

The first thing I do when I arrive at my sleeping destination is unpack! Putting your belongings away in a drawer creates a feeling of ownership and relaxation, rather than the chaos of literally living out of a suitcase. Then I tuck the suitcase away, which makes me feel at home and spacious. Just like you, your belongings deserve to stretch out a bit after a long day of traveling :)

by Anjie Cho