Decided I’m going to make five posts that cover Wu Xing common characteristics that I’ve found mentioned a lot, largely to be a reference for myself, but to also consider who could be what zodiac and could make use of what miraculous wise.
This will cover the wood element, common traits, to what they struggle with, to flaws, and the Zodiac (tiger and rabbit).
Warning, this will be a lengthy post.
Fire, Earth, Metal, Water
Element of Wood
First Phase
The Most Yang
Represents the Season of Spring
Founder, Forerunner, Adventurer, Pioneer, Discoverer, Explorer
Welcome to My Favorite Things! Each month, we highlight products to help you create a holistic lifestyle that inspires and nurtures you, so that you can be happier and feel supported.
April hosts one of our favorite holidays, Earth Day, coming up in a couple of weeks! There are many ways to go green, from making easy, small changes, to checking your carbon footprint or donating to great causes. You can also go green by adding a little actual greenery to your space! Look out for our list of indoor trees next week, but before then, take a peek at my favorite indoor plant necessities!
Hand Pruning Shears
Whether you're just keeping your plants up or sharing them through cuttings (which I love to do!), you'll need pruning shears if you're growing indoors.
There are many varieties of hand shears, but it's important to make sure you choose a pair that is easy to use for you and strong enough for your plants. I love these pruning shears from Gardenite, because they're high quality, strong and the ratchet feature makes using them a breeze!
Available at: Amazon
Double Macrame Hanging Planter
Some of my favorite houseplants are hanging in windows in my bathroom and kitchen. Double hanging planters are the perfect tool for getting plants great light and brightening your space.
This planter is handmade with natural cotton sourced locally in Canada and comes in three different lengths to match your space perfectly! I love the neutral color and gentle material. It's like cuddling your plants!
Available at: FreeFille
EM-1 Microbial Inoculant
My mother-in-law and her husband are plant experts who teach all around the world, and a few years ago, Hugh (her husband) recommended this conditioner for my houseplants. I love it!
EM-1 is great as a general conditioner for all plants and can fight issues like chlorine poisoning and more by creating healthy micro-organisms. Just add an ounce to a gallon of water!
Available at: TeraGanix
Recycled Glass Spray Bottle
Many plants, including at least one of our favorite indoor trees, require significant amounts of humidity in addition to just water in the soil. Keeping a spray bottle of water nearby is perfect for providing this indoors.
This bottle is made from recycled glass and holds 8 ounces of water for small or larger houseplants. It's also BPA free, handmade and features a clean, holistic design that won't stick out like a sore thumb!
Available at: Rail19
Ceramic Planter
Don't forget the most important thing for keeping nature in your holistic spaces - planters! The type of planter you use will depend on what your plant needs, but I love this handmade stoneware option from RehnWorks.
These hand-thrown, hand-glazed planters are made to order, include drainage holes and are even available in larger sizes than listed. Not to mention they add a beautiful Wood element color to your space in addition to the plant itself!
In this episode, we’re sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of April 2023! First, we discuss what’s going on in nature and what you can expect energetically this month, and then Anjie shares an I Ching reading for the Holistic Spaces Podcast listener community. We also share our feng shui suggestions to make the most of this month’s energy.
We cover:
Key dates to look out for this month in the moon’s cycle and the solar term from the Chinese calendar
What’s in store energetically for April 2023
The Chinese zodiac animal connected to April and what that means for you
How to create change without pushing or forcing
Allowing what is hidden to come to the surface
Why this is a good time to focus on slow and steady growth
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