Broom Traditions, Folklore, and Fall Rituals: How to Clear Space for Good Energy

Get ready for our monthly energy update, where we explore the seasonal shifts and celestial influences shaping the month ahead. This episode covers essential insights on how to align with the current energies, enhance your living spaces, and navigate any challenges that come your way. Read along with the companion newsletter here ⁠https://www.learnfengshui.com/post/november-2024-newsletter⁠ In this month’s update, we cover: • Zodiac Forecast – Key trends and guidance for the zodiac signs most impacted by the energy of the pig, helps you stay aligned and make the most of the month. • Health Tips – Simple practices and lifestyle adjustments for staying healthy and balanced through this month’s seasonal changes. • Flying Stars Feng Shui – How to optimize different areas of your home with this month’s Flying Star influences to invite prosperity, harmony, and protection. Learn how to make the most of this month’s unique energies and align with the natural flow around you! ------ Free One room consult ⁠https://wix.to/OyIYXr0⁠ Free Floor plan mapping: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ OR ⁠https://www.learnfengshui.com/freemapping⁠ Connect on social media & contact me HERE: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/learnfengshuinow⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnfengshui/support

Book of the Month: In this episode, we explore Feng Shui for Homebuyers: Exterior Edition by Joey Yap, a practical guide for evaluating a property’s energy from the outside in. Learn how external factors—like nearby buildings, roads, and natural landforms—affect the flow of qi (energy) and influence the home’s overall Feng Shui. Joey Yap’s approach is designed for today’s homebuyers, combining traditional Feng Shui principles with insights tailored to modern, urban environments. Whether you’re new to Feng Shui or looking to deepen your knowledge, this episode offers essential tips to spot red flags and choose a home with positive energy. Key Takeaways: How shapes and structures impact energy flow. Understanding urban Feng Shui for the modern world. Practical tips for spotting potential red flags. The 3 most important things to consider in your environment. Perfect for anyone looking to make informed, energy-focused home-buying decisions. Feng Shui For Homebuyers: Exterior Edition: ⁠https://amzn.to/3Yzwnds⁠ --------- Free One room consult ⁠https://wix.to/OyIYXr0⁠ Free Floor plan mapping: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ OR ⁠https://www.learnfengshui.com/freemapping⁠ Connect on social media & contact me HERE: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/learnfengshuinow⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnfengshui/support

In this episode of Learn Feng Shui, we explore how to bring balance to your Halloween decor by understanding the principles of yin and yang. Discover how yin energy, represented by darker colors and cozy elements like candles and blankets, mirrors the longer nights and waning energy of the fall season. We also discuss how yang energy, though diminished, can be introduced through brighter colors, playful pumpkins, and flashing lights that add movement and excitement to your space. Key topics covered include: Yin energy: cozy themes, darker colors, and creating a sense of hygge. Yang energy: how modern Halloween decor uses bright colors, lights, and movement to maintain balance. Simple ways to harmonize the energies for a fun and inviting seasonal atmosphere. Does Holiday Decor have a big impact on you? Folklore Friday: In this week’s Folklore Friday segment, we dive into the eerie tales of trees that are said to haunt homes, focusing on the famous story of the banana tree spirit. According to Chinese folklore, banana trees can attract wandering ghosts. Tune in to hear more about the myths surrounding this tree and other plants with ghostly connections. Listen in for tips on how to keep your home balanced and energized during Halloween, and enjoy the spooky tales of haunted plants in our folklore feature. Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their space during the fall season! ---- Get in Touch! Free One room consult https://wix.to/OyIYXr0 Free Floor plan mapping: ⁠[email protected]⁠ OR https://www.learnfengshui.com/freemapping Connect on social media & contact me HERE: ⁠https://linktr.ee/learnfengshuinow⁠ ------ Sources: Folklore Friday: https://ofmiceandramen.blogspot.com/2018/10/of-ghosts-and-bananas.html Feng Shui & Ghosts: https://www.fengshuibalanz.com/feng-shui/outdoor/ghosts-spirits/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnfengshui/support

In this episode of Learn Feng Shui, we look into the October 2024 Feng Shui energy forecast. Discover how the changing energies of the month impact your home, workspace, and personal life. We explore key Feng Shui tips for aligning your environment, harnessing positive energy, and boosting productivity, especially for those working from home. Learn how these energies can influence your actions and decisions this month, and get personalized Zodiac insights to make the most of October’s energy shifts. Tune in for actionable Feng Shui advice designed for those looking to create balanced spaces that support their goals. Discover your Zodiac Sign HERE: ⁠https://www.learnfengshui.com/animal-sign-calculator⁠ Companion Newsletter HERE: https://www.learnfengshui.com/blog -------- Free One room consult https://wix.to/OyIYXr0 Free Floor plan mapping: ⁠[email protected]⁠ OR https://www.learnfengshui.com/freemapping Connect on social media & contact me HERE: ⁠https://linktr.ee/learnfengshuinow⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnfengshui/support

In this episode, we dive into Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life by Karen Rauch Carter, exploring how Feng Shui can transform your home and empower your life. Discover practical tips for balancing your space, connecting your mind and body, and taking action to improve key areas like finances, relationships, and personal growth. Learn how Carter’s holistic approach to Feng Shui reveals the hidden energy in your environment, helping you unlock your full potential. Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their space and life with simple, powerful Feng Shui techniques. Links: "Move your Stuff, Change your Life" https://amzn.to/4dCSmoh Karen Rauch Carter: https://karenrauchcarter.com/ ----------------- Free One room consult https://wix.to/OyIYXr0 Free Floor plan mapping: ⁠[email protected]⁠ OR https://www.learnfengshui.com/freemapping Connect on social media & contact me HERE: ⁠https://linktr.ee/learnfengshuinow⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnfengshui/support

In this episode of Learn Feng Shui, we uncover the fascinating and often overlooked symbolism of brooms. More than just a household tool, brooms have played a central role in rituals and spiritual practices across the globe for centuries. This episode offers insights and practical tips to help you harness the transformative power of the broom. Join me as we explore: European and Pagan customs involving broom ceremonies The ancient tradition of Chinese Tomb Sweeping Day The cultural importance of swept yards in Africa and how this practice was brought to the American South The mystical power of the cinnamon broom in Southern folk magic for protection and cleansing How these rituals connect to the autumn season and ways to incorporate them into your own space-clearing practices Folklore Friday- How Brooms Become Associated With Witches? Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:04 Welcome  02:19 History and symbolic significance  07:20 Death rituals  07:58 Ceremonial cleansing  10:38 Fertility Symbols 11:30 Superstitions  13:01 Chinese beliefs and customs  14:49 African traditions  15:40 Folk Magick and space clearing 23:27 How Witches became associated with brooms  27:59 Final thoughts and announcements ----- Free One room consult ⁠https://wix.to/OyIYXr0⁠ Free Floor plan mapping: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ OR ⁠https://www.learnfengshui.com/freemapping⁠ Connect on social media & contact me HERE: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/learnfengshuinow⁠⁠ ------ Sources: Creating Places of Power by Nigel Pinnick: ⁠https://amzn.to/4gcprcW⁠ Witches & brooms:  ⁠https://wootandhammy.com/blogs/news/broom-or-besom-symbolism-and-meaning-how-did-they-become-associated-with-witches#:~:text=The%20broom%20is%20a%20traditional,fertility%20of%20people%20or%20land.⁠ Superstitions  ⁠https://www.weirdsouth.com/post/sweeping-superstitions#:~:text=Other%20sweeping%20superstitions%20include%3A&text=If%20you%20sweep%20under%20a,it%20to%20pick%20it%20up.⁠ Chinese broom customs ⁠http://us.mofcom.gov.cn/article/aboutchina/202011/20201103012645.shtml#:~:text=Traditional%20Chinese%20culture%20holds%20that,or%20a%20special%20small%20brush.⁠   Buy a new broom when moving   ⁠The 4 Most Common Moving Superstitions  ⁠ ⁠https://www.steinwaymovers.com/industry-insight/the-4-most-common-moving-superstitions#:~:text=ORIGIN%3A%20China,to%20symbolize%20a%20fresh%20start.⁠ ⁠http://chemungcountyhistoricalsociety.blogspot.com/2019/04/a-clean-sweep.html⁠ ⁠https://farmerish.net/a-ramble-through-broom-lore/⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnfengshui/support

Monthly Energy Report: Letting Go as We Transition into Fall In this episode of *Learn Feng Shui*, we’re embracing the changing energy of the season as we transition into fall. Discover how the solar cycles influence this shift and how you can align your space and personal energy to flow with it. Fall is a time for releasing and letting go—whether it’s negative emotions or stagnant energy in your home, I’ll share practical Feng Shui tips to help you clear the old and make room for the new. **In This Episode:** - Key solar influences for the transition into fall - Zodiac Forecasts - Feng Shui adjustments - How to align your space with the energy of the fall season - Tips for letting go of what no longer serves you as we move into a new season As the leaves begin to fall, it’s the perfect time to shed what’s weighing you down. Tune in to cleanse your energy and your space as you prepare for the new opportunities this season brings! --- Time Stamps: 00:00 - intro 00:38 - Opening segment 01:41 - Energy and Themes for the month 03:10 - Tips for Staying Healthy During the Fall Months 05:03 - Global events, weather 06:22- Feng Shui Focus- Letting Go, Manage Your Depression During the Fall 08:49 - Zodiac Forecast 15:32- Feng Shui, Flying Stars - Enhancements and cures 24:05- No Renovation Sectors  26:03- Recap and Announcements  28:10- Outro  ———  Free One room consult https://wix.to/OyIYXr0 Free Floor plan mapping: ⁠[email protected]⁠ OR https://www.learnfengshui.com/freemapping Connect on social media & contact me HERE: ⁠https://linktr.ee/learnfengshuinow⁠ ——  Sources:  Solar Terms and TCM https://www.thebeijinger.com/blog/2020/09/03/solar-terms-101-collect-white-dew-stay-hydrated-autumn-dryness https://en.sau.edu.cn/info/1039/3361.htm https://yosan.edu/autumn-equinox-qiu-fen-秋分/ https://insighttimer.com/blog/traditional-chinese-medicine-metal-element/ Chinese metaphysics:  https://insighttimer.com/blog/traditional-chinese-medicine-metal-element/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnfengshui/support

In this episode of “Learn Feng Shui,” we delve into the sacred traditions that have guided builders for centuries. Discover the importance of choosing the right site for construction through creation site selection, and learn how the ancient practice of using omens can help determine the most auspicious land for your project. We also explore the significance of foundational and ceremonial blessings, ensuring that every structure is imbued with spiritual strength and harmony. Whether you’re involved in construction or simply curious about how to incorporate these into your existing space, this episode offers invaluable insights into the spiritual dimensions of building. We also cover Lu Ban the god of contractors and carpenters. Timestamps:  00:00 Intro 00:26 Show open 01:07 Story time 03:56 Creation 06:04 Selecting Land based on an omen  07:53 Making a mark,ceremonial blessing 08:53 Foundation blessings 09:42 Human sacrifice 11:48 Relics of saints  13:22 Animal Sacrifice  14:45 Lu Ban the God of Contractors   20:22 Performing your own builder rites and ceremony  25:45 Show Close 26:41 Outro  ------ Free One room consult https://wix.to/OyIYXr0 Free Floor plan mapping: ⁠[email protected]⁠ OR https://www.learnfengshui.com/freemapping Connect on social media & contact me HERE: ⁠https://linktr.ee/learnfengshuinow⁠ Sources: Creating Places of Power by Nigel Pinnick LuBan: https://thechinaproject.com/2020/10/19/lu-ban-chinas-inventor-of-everything/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnfengshui/support

In this episode of Learn Feng Shui, we dive into the world of Feng Shui for dorm rooms, offering practical tips to create a balanced and harmonious space that enhances your study environment. But that’s not all—join us as we explore the fascinating folklore behind popular symbols associated with learning and education. Discover how these age-old traditions can be integrated into your living space to boost focus, creativity, and success in your academic journey. ---------- Free One room consult https://wix.to/OyIYXr0 Free Floor plan mapping: ⁠[email protected]⁠ OR https://www.learnfengshui.com/freemapping Connect on social media & contact me HERE: ⁠https://linktr.ee/learnfengshuinow⁠ ------- Sources: https://www.realhomes.com/advice/dorm-room-feng-shui Folklore Friday: Feng Shui mall https://www.fengshuimall.com/index.php?route=common/home --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnfengshui/support

In this episode of Learn Feng Shui, we’re focusing on how to use Feng Shui principles to create a balanced and harmonious environment for the new school year. These practical tips will help ease the transition and set the stage for success. Discover how to optimize study spaces, organize your child's room, layouts that support focus and well-being, and implementing systems that make your morning routine smooth. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 01:14 Decluttering the bedroom 03:55 Scents in the bedroom 04:24 Implementing organizing systems 05:36 Bed Arrangement 07:11 Kitchen reset and restock 08:06 Office/Study Area Arrangement 11:56 Office Decluttering 13:12 Final thoughts 13:50 Outro Connect With Us: Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnfengshuinow/ Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/539812456931573 Subscribe to our newsletter for more Feng Shui tips: learnfengshui.com Links to website and free mapping and more: https://linktr.ee/learnfengshuinow⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnfengshui/support