Feng Shui: The Real Thing

April 2026 Feng Shui Forecast - The Water Dragon Month

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:10:12 GMT

April 2026 brings the Water Dragon month - the third and final month of spring within the wider Fire Horse year of 2026.

In this episode of Feng Shui: The Real Thing, Zoë Vita James and Feng Shui Master Richard Ashworth share practical guidance on how to align with

April’s energy using Classical Feng Shui and Ba Zi Chinese Astrology.

You’ll hear:

• The most supportive areas of your home or workspace this month - and which areas to treat carefully

• How to activate helpful energy for authority, opportunity and prosperity

• The deeper nature of the Water Dragon and how to navigate its shamanic, intuitive energy

• An auspicious date to use this month: Monday 20th April

• Personal forecasts for all 12 Chinese Zodiac animals

This is a grounded, practical monthly Feng Shui forecast to help you work consciously with time, space, and Chinese metaphysics in everyday life.

For personalised Ba Zi forecasts or Feng Shui consultations, contact Zoë: zoevitajames.com.

To learn Ba Zi and Classical Feng Shui, contact Richard: imperialfengshui.info.

Richard’s new book I Talk to the Animals is available from all good bookshops.

Enjoy, and welcome to the Water Dragon month.

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March 2026 Feng Shui Forecast - The Metal Rabbit Month

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:56:51 GMT

March 2026 brings the Metal Rabbit month, the second month of spring within the wider Fire Horse year of 2026.

In this episode of Feng Shui: The Real Thing, Zoë Vita James and Feng Shui Master Richard Ashworth share practical guidance on how to align with March’s energy using Classical Feng Shui and Ba Zi Chinese Astrology.

You’ll hear:

• The most supportive areas of your home or workspace this month — and which areas to treat carefully

• How to activate helpful energy for visibility, creativity, and opportunity

• The deeper nature of the Metal Rabbit and how to navigate its reflective energy

• An auspicious date to use this month: Monday 23rd March

• Personal forecasts for all 12 Chinese Zodiac animals

This is a grounded, practical monthly Feng Shui forecast to help you work consciously with time, space, and Chinese metaphysics in everyday life.

For personalised Ba Zi forecasts or Feng Shui consultations, contact Zoë: zoevitajames.com.

To learn Ba Zi and Classical Feng Shui, contact Richard: imperialfengshui.info.

Richard’s new book I Talk to the Animals is available from all good bookshops.

Enjoy, and welcome to the Metal Rabbit month.

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Your February 2026 Forecast – The Metal Tiger Month

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:30:25 GMT

February 2026 brings the energy of the Metal Tiger - a bold, catalytic month within the wider Fire Horse year of 2026.

In this episode of Feng Shui: The Real Thing, Zoë Vita James and Feng Shui Master Richard Ashworth share practical, classical guidance on how to align with February’s monthly energies through authentic Classical Feng Shui and Ba Zi Chinese Astrology.

You’ll hear:

• Where to be in your home or workspace this month - and which areas to avoid

• How to activate supportive directions for prosperity, wellbeing, and helpful people

• The deeper nature of the Metal Tiger: courage, haste, clarity, and restraint

• An auspicious date: Wednesday 25th February

• Personal February forecasts for all 12 Chinese Zodiac animals

This is a grounded, practical monthly Feng Shui forecast - helping you work consciously with time, space, and Chinese metaphysics in real life.

You don’t need to remember everything. Simply notice what resonates, and we’ll revisit these themes as 2026 unfolds, month by month.

Going deeper

Zoë offers bespoke 2026 Ba Zi forecasts based on your personal Four Pillars chart (wellbeing, relationships, prosperity), along with 1:1 Feng Shui Clinics on Zoom.

If you’d like to learn how to draft and interpret Ba Zi, and how to practise Classical Feng Shui, contact Richard.

Richard’s new book I Talk to the Animals is available from all good bookshops.

To enquire:

• Zoë - zoe@zoevitajames.com | Instagram @zoevitajames

• Richard - richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info | imperialfengshui.info

Enjoy - and welcome to the Metal Tiger month.

Find Your Animals:

1. Tiger: 1950, 62, 74, 86, 98; in February*; on certain days**; 3–5am***

2. Rabbit: 1951, 63, 75, 87, 99; in March; on certain days; 5–7am

3. Dragon: 1952, 64, 76, 88, 2000; in April; on certain days; 7–9am

4. Snake: 1941, 53, 65, 77, 89; in May; on certain days; 9–11am

5. Horse: 1942, 54, 66, 78, 90; in June; on certain days; 11am–1pm

6. Sheep: 1943, 55, 67, 79, 91; in July; on certain days; 1–3pm

7. Monkey: 1944, 56, 68, 80, 92; in August; on certain days; 3–5pm

8. Rooster: 1945, 57, 69, 81, 93; in September; on certain days; 5–7pm

9. Dog: 1946, 58, 70, 82, 94; in October; on certain days; 7–9pm

10. Pig: 1947, 59, 71, 83, 95; in November; on certain days; 9–11pm

11. Rat: 1948, 60, 72, 84, 96; in December; on certain days; 11pm–1am

12. Ox: 1949, 61, 73, 85, 97; in January; on certain days; 1–3am

Solar months start a few days later than Gregorian months.

For your Day animal, you’ll need a Chinese calendar or your Ba Zi chart.

Adjust the hour if born during daylight savings.

Note: There are nuanced meanings depending on whether the animal appears in your Year, Month, Day, or Hour pillar, as explained in this episode.

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Your 2026 Fire Horse Year Forecast

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

The Fire Horse year of 2026 is fast, catalytic, and highly visible — and knowing how to work with it makes all the difference.

In this special full-year episode, Zoë Vita-James and Feng Shui Master Richard Ashworth guide you through the energetic landscape of 2026, sharing how to align with the year practically, personally, and within your home or workplace.

You’ll hear:

The overall “weather” of the Fire Horse year
Clear guidance on what to do where in your space — including where to activate and where to be more cautious
Practical advice for supporting wellbeing, prosperity, and ease
Personal forecasts for each of the 12 Chinese Zodiac Animals

All shared through the lens of authentic classical Feng Shui and Ba Zi astrology, drawn from over three decades of combined experience working with these systems in real homes and real lives.

Going deeper

As Zoë shares in this episode, the real power of forecasting lies in understanding your Ba Zi chart — starting with the patterns and relationships between all four pillars.

From 4th February, Zoë is offering a bespoke written 2026 forecast, created from your own Four Pillars, highlighting what is most pertinent for you around wellbeing, prosperity, and relationships.

This — and how to align your space — can also be explored further in Zoë’s 90-minute 1:1 Feng Shui Clinic on Zoom.

To enquire, email Zoë.

If you’d like to learn more about studying Ba Zi and Classical Feng Shui, contact Richard.

Richard also has a new book out, ‘I Talk to the Animals’, available from all good book shops.

If you have a question you’d like us to answer (confidentially) in a future episode, do get in touch — we’d love to hear from you.

Contact details:

• Zoë — zoe@zoevitajames.com | Instagram @zoevitajames

• Richard — richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info | imperialfengshui.info

Enjoy — and welcome to the Fire Horse year.

Find Your Animals:

Rat: 1948, 60, 72, 84, 96; in December*; on certain days**, 11pm-1am***
Ox: 1949, 61, 73, 85, 97; in January; on certain days; 1-3am
Tiger: 1950, 62, 74, 86, 98; in February; on certain days; 3-5am
Rabbit: 1951, 63, 75, 87, 99; in March; on certain days; 5-7am
Dragon: 1952, 64, 76, 88, 2000; in April; on certain days; 7-9am
Snake: 1941, 53, 65, 77, 89; in May; on certain days; 9-11am
Horse: 1942, 54, 66, 78, 90; in June; on certain days; 11am-1pm
Sheep: 1943, 55, 67, 79, 91; in July; on certain days; 1-3pm
Monkey: 1944, 56, 68, 80, 92; in August; on certain days; 3-5pm
Rooster: 1945, 57, 69, 81, 93; in September; on certain days; 5-7pm
Dog: 1946, 58, 70, 82, 94; in October; on certain days; 7-9pm
Pig: 1947, 59, 71, 83, 95; in November; on certain days; 9-11pm

* Solar Months start a few days later than Gregorian months.

** For your Day animal you’ll need a Chinese calendar or to know your Ba Zi.

*** Adjust the hour if born during daylight savings.

Note: there are nuanced meanings depending on whether the animal is in your Year, Month, Day or Hour, as explained in this episode.

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Your December 2025 Forecast for the Earth Rat Month

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:54:02 GMT

Rat months (December) tend to be talkative times of the year. With the 1-energy at the heart of your space this month, together with the mud-in-the-mouth Earth Rat's monthly energy and the backdrop of a challenging Snake year to date, this calls for a month of letting your hair down, relaxed chats and chilling.

Join Richard and Zoe as they talk you through their ways to harness the shifting energies of the month – where to be in your space, what to do where and when, and precise advice personalised to each zodiac Animal sign to easefully ride this month and come out smiling.

To make the most of this podcast you’ll want to know which Animals are in your personal Ba Zi astrology chart - use the guide below or email Zoë with your date of birth to find out.

And if you have a question that you’d like us to (confidentially) answer in a future episode, message us:

Zoë at zoe@zoevitajames.com or DM on Zoë's Instagram @zoevitajames.
Richard at richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info or Richard's website imperialfengshui.info to also sign up for Richard’s monthly newsletter and information on his Substack channel.

Enjoy!

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Find Your Animals:

Rat: 1948, 60, 72, 84, 96; in December*; on certain days**, 11pm-1am***
Ox: 1949, 61, 73, 85, 97; in January; on certain days; 1-3am
Tiger: 1950, 62, 74, 86, 98; in February; on certain days; 3-5am
Rabbit: 1951, 63, 75, 87, 99; in March; on certain days; 5-7am
Dragon: 1952, 64, 76, 88, 2000; in April; on certain days; 7-9am
Snake: 1941, 53, 65, 77, 89; in May; on certain days; 9-11am
Horse: 1942, 54, 66, 78, 90; in June; on certain days; 11am-1pm
Sheep: 1943, 55, 67, 79, 91; in July; on certain days; 1-3pm
Monkey: 1944, 56, 68, 80, 92; in August; on certain days; 3-5pm
Rooster: 1945, 57, 69, 81, 93; in September; on certain days; 5-7pm
Dog: 1946, 58, 70, 82, 94; in October; on certain days; 7-9pm
Pig: 1947, 59, 71, 83, 95; in November; on certain days; 9-11pm.

* Solar Months start a few days later than Gregorian months.

** For your Day animal you’ll need a chinese calendar or ask Zoë.

*** Adjust the hour if born during daylight savings.

Note: there are nuanced meanings depending on whether the animal is in your Year, Month, Day or Hour, as explained in this episode.

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Your November 2025 Forecast for the Fire Pig Month

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:23:04 GMT

Join us as we dive into the shifting qi of the month—what it means for each Animal sign and, most importantly, how you can harness it to your advantage. Together, we explore the power of perfect timing, the opportunities grown through Zoe’s ongoing home transformation, and insights on your world and your space as seen through the lens of Feng Shui.

To help you follow the guidance given in this podcast you’ll want to know which Animals are in your personal Ba Zi astrology chart - use the guide below or email Zoë with your birth details to find out.

And if you have a question that you’d like us to (confidentially) answer in a future episode, do contact us:

Zoë at zoe@zoevitajames.com or DM on Zoë's Instagram @zoevitajames.
Richard at richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info or Richard's website imperialfengshui.info to also sign up for Richard’s monthly newsletter and information on his Substack channel.

Enjoy!

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Find Your Animals:

Pig: 1947, 59, 71, 83, 95; in November*; on certain days**; 9-11pm***
Rat: 1948, 60, 72, 84, 96; in December; on certain days, 11pm-1am
Ox: 1949, 61, 73, 85, 97; in January; on certain days; 1-3am
Tiger: 1950, 62, 74, 86, 98; in February; on certain days; 3-5am
Rabbit: 1951, 63, 75, 87, 99; in March; on certain days; 5-7am
Dragon: 1952, 64, 76, 88, 2000; in April; on certain days; 7-9am
Snake: 1941, 53, 65, 77, 89; in May; on certain days; 9-11am
Horse: 1942, 54, 66, 78, 90; in June; on certain days; 11am-1pm
Sheep: 1943, 55, 67, 79, 91; in July; on certain days; 1-3pm
Monkey: 1944, 56, 68, 80, 92; in August; on certain days; 3-5pm
Rooster: 1945, 57, 69, 81, 93; in September; on certain days; 5-7pm
Dog: 1946, 58, 70, 82, 94; in October; on certain days; 7-9pm.

* Solar Months start a few days later than Gregorian months.

** For your Day animal you’ll need a chinese calendar or ask Zoë.

*** Adjust the Hour if born during daylight savings.

Note: there are nuanced meanings depending on whether the animal is in your Year, Month, Day or Hour, as explained in this episode.

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Your October 2025 Forecast for the Fire Dog Month

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:48:21 GMT

***CORRECTION: within this episode we give "Thursday 13th October" as the auspicious date for this month (and of course doesn't exist!) - the correct auspicious day is Thursday 16th October, which is the Earth Horse (with Horn and Success) energy day we recommend. So sorry for any confusion!***

Join Richard and Zoë as we dive into the shifting qi of the month—what it means for each Animal sign and, most importantly, how you can harness it to your advantage. Together, we explore the power of perfect timing (including why even Taylor Swift may choose her release dates carefully), the opportunities grown through Zoë’s ongoing home transformation, and insights on the wider world as seen through the lens of feng shui. We also uncover the explosive energy hidden in the third week of October, meet Reggie the feng shui dog, and lots more.

To explore which Animals are in your personal Ba Zi astrology chart, use the guide below or email Zoë with your birth details.

And if you have a question that you’d like us to (confidentially) answer in a future episode, do contact us:

Zoë at zoe@zoevitajames.com or DM on Zoë's Instagram @zoevitajames.
Richard at richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info or Richard's website imperialfengshui.info to also sign up for Richard’s monthly newsletter and information on his Substack channel.

Enjoy!

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Find Your Animals:

Dog: 1946, 58, 70, 82, 94; in October*; on certain days**; 7-9pm***
Pig: 1947, 59, 71, 83, 95; in November; on certain days; 9-11pm.
Rat: 1948, 60, 72, 84, 96; in December; on certain days, 11pm-1am
Ox: 1949, 61, 73, 85, 97; in January; on certain days; 1-3am
Tiger: 1950, 62, 74, 86, 98; in February; on certain days; 3-5am
Rabbit: 1951, 63, 75, 87, 99; in March; on certain days; 5-7am
Dragon: 1952, 64, 76, 88, 2000; in April; on certain days; 7-9am
Snake: 1941, 53, 65, 77, 89; in May; on certain days; 9-11am
Horse: 1942, 54, 66, 78, 90; in June; on certain days; 11am-1pm
Sheep: 1943, 55, 67, 79, 91; in July; on certain days; 1-3pm
Monkey: 1944, 56, 68, 80, 92; in August; on certain days; 3-5pm
Rooster: 1945, 57, 69, 81, 93; in September; on certain days; 5-7pm

* Solar months start a few days later than Gregorian months.

** For your day animal you’ll need a chinese calendar or ask Zoë.

*** Adjust the hour if born during daylight savings.

Note: there are nuanced meanings depending on whether the animal is in your Year, Month, Day or Hour, as explained in this episode.

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Month Ahead: Navigating September's Wood Rooster Energy

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 16:59:15 GMT

In this episode, Feng Shui experts Zoë Vita James and Richard Ashworth explore the energy of the Wood Rooster month (7 Sept 7 – 8 Oct 2025). They share guidance on how to align with supportive areas of the home, where to be cautious, and how to use water effectively for abundance and flow.

Learn about the impact of images and symbolism in the home, and tips for handling water leaks including their emotional resonance.

Our conversation expands into Ba Zi astrology, focusing on the concept of the “big fate” (luck pillars) and how early life decisions (as pinpointed in a person's Ba Zi) shape patterns in adulthood.

Receive your monthly forecasts for each of the 12 zodiac animals, an auspicious date for everyone, and practical advice for fostering relationships, creativity, and prosperity.

To find out the animals in your Ba Zi chinese astrology chart, use the guide below or email Zoë with your date, time and place of birth.

If you have a question that you’d like us to (confidentially) answer in a future episode, contact us:

Zoë at zoe@zoevitajames.com or DM on Zoë's Instagram @zoevitajames.
Richard at richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info or Richard's website imperialfengshui.info to also sign up for Richard’s monthly newsletter and information on his Substack channel.

Enjoy!

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Find Your Animals:

Rooster: 1945, 57, 69, 81, 93; in September*; on certain days**; 5-7pm***
Dog: 1946, 58, 70, 82, 94; in October; on certain days; 7-9pm
Pig: 1947, 59, 71, 83, 95; in November; on certain days; 9-11pm.
Rat: 1948, 60, 72, 84, 96; in December; on certain days, 11pm-1am
Ox: 1949, 61, 73, 85, 97; in January; on certain days; 1-3am
Tiger: 1950, 62, 74, 86, 98; in February; on certain days; 3-5am
Rabbit: 1951, 63, 75, 87, 99; in March; on certain days; 5-7am
Dragon: 1952, 64, 76, 88, 2000; in April; on certain days; 7-9am
Snake: 1941, 53, 65, 77, 89; in May; on certain days; 9-11am
Horse: 1942, 54, 66, 78, 90; in June; on certain days; 11am-1pm
Sheep: 1943, 55, 67, 79, 91; in July; on certain days; 1-3pm
Monkey: 1944, 56, 68, 80, 92; in August; on certain days; 3-5pm

* Solar months start a few days later than Gregorian months.

** For your day animal you’ll need a chinese calendar or ask Zoë.

*** Adjust the hour if born during daylight savings.

Note: there are nuanced meanings depending on whether the animal is in your Year, Month, Day or Hour, as explained in this episode.

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Your August 2025 Forecast for the Wood Monkey Month

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 01:00:00 GMT

The new month of the Wood Monkey opens on 7th August 2025. How to ease-fully ride this new month’s energy to elevate your relationships, health and wealth? Listen to find out.

You’ll hear what to do where in your unique space and your personal forecast for each of the 12 zodiac animals, and our 'what we've been up to' stories of practicing classical feng shui with our clients - to inspire and leave you with useful tips you can apply right away.

Plus, a wonderfully auspicious date this month to pop in your diary!

To find out what animals are in your Ba Zi chinese astrology chart use the guide below or email Zoë with your date, time and place of birth.

If you have a question that you’d like us to (confidentially) answer in a future episode, contact us:

Zoë at zoe@zoevitajames.com or DM on Zoë's Instagram @zoevitajames.
Richard at richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info or Richard's website imperialfengshui.info where you can also sign up to receive Richard’s monthly newsletter and gain information on his Substack channel.

Enjoy!

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Find Your Animals:

Monkey: 1944, 56, 68, 80, 92; in August*; on certain days**; 3-5pm***
Rooster: 1945, 57, 69, 81, 93; in September; on certain days; 5-7pm
Dog: 1946, 58, 70, 82, 94; in October; on certain days; 7-9pm
Pig: 1947, 59, 71, 83, 95; in November; on certain days; 9-11pm.
Rat: 1948, 60, 72, 84, 96; in December; on certain days, 11pm-1am
Ox: 1949, 61, 73, 85, 97; in January; on certain days; 1-3am
Tiger: 1950, 62, 74, 86, 98; in February; on certain days; 3-5am
Rabbit: 1951, 63, 75, 87, 99; in March; on certain days; 5-7am
Dragon: 1952, 64, 76, 88, 2000; in April; on certain days; 7-9am
Snake: 1941, 53, 65, 77, 89; in May; on certain days; 9-11am
Horse: 1942, 54, 66, 78, 90; in June; on certain days; 11am-1pm
Sheep: 1943, 55, 67, 79, 91; in July; on certain days; 1-3pm

* Solar months start a few days later than Gregorian months.

** For your day animal you’ll need a chinese calendar or ask Zoë.

*** Adjust the hour if born during daylight savings.

Note: there are nuanced meanings depending on whether the animal is in your Year, Month, Day or Hour, as explained in this episode.

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Month Ahead: Your July 2025 Forecast (Water Sheep Month)

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 17:05:33 GMT

How to ease-fully navigate this new month’s energy to elevate your relationships, health and wealth and realise your deepest dreams? Listen to this latest episode to find out.

You’ll hear what to do where in your unique space and your personal forecast for each of the 12 zodiac animals. Plus, a wonderfully auspicious date to pop in your diary.

To find out what animals are in your Ba Zi chinese astrology chart use the guide below or email Zoë with your date, time and place of birth.

If you have a question that you’d like us to (confidentially) answer in a future episode, contact us:

Zoë at zoe@zoevitajames.com or DM on Zoë's Instagram @zoevitajames.
Richard at richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info or Richard's website imperialfengshui.info where you can also sign up to receive Richard’s monthly newsletter and gain information on his Substack channel.

Enjoy!

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Find Your Animals:

Sheep: 1943, 55, 67, 79, 91; in July*; on certain days**; 1-3pm***
Monkey: 1944, 56, 68, 80, 92; in August; on certain days; 3-5pm
Rooster: 1945, 57, 69, 81, 93; in September; on certain days; 5-7pm
Dog: 1946, 58, 70, 82, 94; in October; on certain days; 7-9pm
Pig: 1947, 59, 71, 83, 95; in November; on certain days; 9-11pm.
Rat: 1948, 60, 72, 84, 96; in December; on certain days, 11pm-1am
Ox: 1949, 61, 73, 85, 97; in January; on certain days; 1-3am
Tiger: 1950, 62, 74, 86, 98; in February; on certain days; 3-5am
Rabbit: 1951, 63, 75, 87, 99; in March; on certain days; 5-7am
Dragon: 1952, 64, 76, 88, 2000; in April; on certain days; 7-9am
Snake: 1941, 53, 65, 77, 89; in May; on certain days; 9-11am
Horse: 1942, 54, 66, 78, 90; in June; on certain days; 11am-1pm

* Solar months start a few days later than Gregorian months.

** For your day animal you’ll need a chinese calendar or ask Zoë.

*** Adjust the hour if born during daylight savings.

Note: there are nuanced meanings depending on whether the animal is in your Year, Month, Day or Hour, as explained in this episode.

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Month Ahead: Your June 2025 Forecast of the Water Horse

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 19:35:53 GMT

The new month of the Water Horse June 2025 opens on 5th June. How to navigate this new monthly energy with ease?

Listen to this latest episode of Feng Shui: The Real Thing to find out.

You’ll hear our forecast on the changing energies, where to be in your space for strength, abundance and loving connected relationships, and our personal forecasts for each of the 12 zodiac animals.

Plus 2 lucky dates for everyone to make use of!

With our ultimate mission being to help you find the right place and right time in your unique space to realise your deepest dreams.

Note that to follow for your personal forecast you have not just one, but four, zodiac animals in your Ba Zi astrology chart (or five if you include the lifehouse pillar related to your life calling). To find out which are in your personal chart, use the guide below or email Zoë with your date, time and place of birth:

Horse: 1942, 54, 66, 78, 90; in June*; on certain days**; 11am-1pm***
Sheep: 1943, 55, 67, 79, 91; in July; on certain days; 1-3pm
Monkey: 1944, 56, 68, 80, 92; in August; on certain days; 3-5pm
Rooster: 1945, 57, 69, 81, 93; in September; on certain days; 5-7pm
Dog: 1946, 58, 70, 82, 94; in October; on certain days; 7-9pm
Pig: 1947, 59, 71, 83, 95; in November; on certain days; 9-11pm.
Rat: 1948, 60, 72, 84, 96; in December; on certain days, 11pm-1am
Ox: 1949, 61, 73, 85, 97; in January; on certain days; 1-3am
Tiger: 1950, 62, 74, 86, 98; in February; on certain days; 3-5am
Rabbit: 1951, 63, 75, 87, 99; in March; on certain days; 5-7am
Dragon: 1952, 64, 76, 88, 2000; in April; on certain days; 7-9am
Snake: 1941, 53, 65, 77, 89; in May; on certain days; 9-11am

* Solar Months start a few days later than Gregorian months.

** For your Day animal you’ll need a chinese calendar or ask Zoë.

*** Adjust the Hour if born during daylight savings.

Note also that the different pillars offer nuanced meanings depending on whether the animal is in your Year, Month, Day or Hour, as explained in this episode.

Do contact us if you would like us to (confidentially) answer on a future episode any questions about your life, home and the Feng Shui way of seeing the world:

Zoë at zoe@zoevitajames.com or DM on Zoë's Instagram @zoevitajames.
Richard at richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info or Richard's website imperialfengshui.info where you can also sign up to receive Richard’s monthly newsletter and gain information on his Substack channel.

Also for this month: Join Richard on Saturday 19th July at 4pm-6pm BST via zoom when he will be teaching a crash course on auspicious date selection, when you also will find out how to use lucky dates for you personally. Contact Richard or sheilaashworthfengshui@gmail.com to find out more.

Enjoy!

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Month Ahead: Your May 2025 Forecast (Metal Snake Month)

Sat, 03 May 2025 01:15:00 GMT

How is this new month of the Metal Snake May 2025 looking for you?

Listen to this episode 17 of Feng Shui: The Real Thing to find out!

You’ll hear our monthly forecast on the changing energies, where to be in your space for happiness, health and abundance, and our personal forecasts for each of the 12 zodiac animals.

PLUS a few auspicious dates this month for everyone to pop in their diary!

With our ultimate aim being to help you align your space and life with your aspirations and dreams.

And remember, you have not just one, but four, zodiac animals in your Ba Zi astrology chart (or five if you include the lifehouse pillar related to your life calling).

To find out which 4 zodiac animals are in your unique Ba Zi, use the guide below or email Zoë with your date, time and place of birth:

Snake: 1941, 53, 65, 77, 89; in May*; on certain days**; 9-11am***
Horse: 1942, 54, 66, 78, 90; in June; on certain days; 11am-1pm
Sheep: 1943, 55, 67, 79, 91; in July; on certain days; 1-3pm
Monkey: 1944, 56, 68, 80, 92; in August; on certain days; 3-5pm
Rooster: 1945, 57, 69, 81, 93; in September; on certain days; 5-7pm
Dog: 1946, 58, 70, 82, 94; in October; on certain days; 7-9pm
Pig: 1947, 59, 71, 83, 95; in November; on certain days; 9-11pm.
Rat: 1948, 60, 72, 84, 96; in December; on certain days, 11pm-1am
Ox: 1949, 61, 73, 85, 97; in January; on certain days; 1-3am
Tiger: 1950, 62, 74, 86, 98; in February; on certain days; 3-5am
Rabbit: 1951, 63, 75, 87, 99; in March; on certain days; 5-7am
Dragon: 1952, 64, 76, 88, 2000; in April; on certain days; 7-9am

* solar months start a few days later than Gregorian months.

** for your day animal you’ll need a chinese calendar or ask Zoë.

*** adjust the hour if born during daylight savings.

There are different meanings depending on whether the animal rules your Year, Month, Day, or Hour pillar – we explain how to use this in today’s episode.

If you would like us to (confidentially) answer questions on our next episode about your life and home and the Feng Shui way of seeing the world, contact us:

Zoë at zoe@zoevitajames.com or DM on Zoë's Instagram @zoevitajames.
Richard at richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info or Richard's website imperialfengshui.info where you can also sign up to receive Richard’s monthly newsletter and gain information on his Substack channel.

Happy listening!

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Month Ahead: Your April 2025 Forecast (Metal Dragon Month)

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:03:26 GMT

How to navigate the changing energies this month, to feel happy, healthy and abundant?

Listen to this episode 16 of Feng Shui: The Real Thing to find out!

You’ll hear our forecast for this solar month of the Metal Dragon (4th April - 5th May 2025), where to be in your space and our forecasts for each of the 12 zodiac animals.

PLUS an auspicious date for everyone!

To help you to align your space and life with your aspirations and dreams.

Remember that you have not just one, but four, zodiac animals in your Ba Zi astrology chart (or five if you include the lifehouse pillar related to your life calling).

To find out which 4 zodiac animals are in your Ba Zi, use the helpful guide below or email Zoë with your date, time and place of birth.

The 12 zodiac animals, in the sequence discussed in this episode:

Dragon: 1952, 64, 76, 88, 2000; in April*; on certain days**; 7-9am***
Snake: 1941, 53, 65, 77, 89; in May; on certain days; 9-11am
Horse: 1942, 54, 66, 78, 90; in June; on certain days; 11am-1pm
Sheep: 1943, 55, 67, 79, 91; in July; on certain days; 1-3pm
Monkey: 1944, 56, 68, 80, 92; in August; on certain days; 3-5pm
Rooster: 1945, 57, 69, 81, 93; in September; on certain days; 5-7pm
Dog: 1946, 58, 70, 82, 94; in October; on certain days; 7-9pm
Pig: 1947, 59, 71, 83, 95; in November; on certain days; 9-11pm.
Rat: 1948, 60, 72, 84, 96; in December; on certain days, 11pm-1am
Ox: 1949, 61, 73, 85, 97; in January; on certain days; 1-3am
Tiger: 1950, 62, 74, 86, 98; in February; on certain days; 3-5am
Rabbit: 1951, 63, 75, 87, 99; in March; on certain days; 5-7am

* solar months start a few days later than Gregorian months.

** for your day animal you’ll need a chinese calendar or ask Zoë.

*** adjust the hour if born during daylight savings.

Please note there are different meanings depending on whether the animal rules your Year, Month, Day, or Hour pillar.

And if you would like us to (confidentially) answer questions on our next episode about your own life and home, and how this relates to the Feng Shui way of seeing the world, contact us:

Zoë at zoe@zoevitajames.com or DM on Zoë's Instagram @zoevitajames.
Richard at richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info or Richard's website imperialfengshui.info where you can also sign up to receive Richard’s monthly newsletter and gain information on his Substack channel.

Happy listening!

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Month Ahead: Your March 2025 Forecast (Month of the Earth Rabbit)

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 13:24:17 GMT

How to ride the changing monthly energies?

Listen to this episode 15 of Feng Shui: The Real Thing for clear guidance on the right place and right time to help align your space and life with your aspirations and dreams.

We’re bringing you our forecast for this current solar month of the Earth Rabbit (March 2025, which runs until 5th April 2025) – how to navigate it, where to be in your space, an auspicious date for everyone and our forecasts for each of the 12 zodiac animals.

Remember that you have not just one, but four zodiac animals in your Ba Zi astrology chart (or five if you include the lifehouse pillar which is about your life calling) for greater nuance and meaning.

To find out which 4 zodiac animals are in your Ba Zi from your birth details, use the guide below or email Zoë with your date, time and place of birth.

Note there are different meanings depending on whether the animal rules your Year, Month, Day, or Hour pillar.

The 12 zodiac animals, in the sequence discussed in this episode:

Rabbit: 1951, 63, 75, 87, 99; in March; on certain days; 5-7am
Dragon: 1952, 64, 76, 88, 2000; in April; on certain days; 7-9am
Snake: 1941, 53, 65, 77, 89; in May; on certain days; 9-11am
Horse: 1942, 54, 66, 78, 90; in June; on certain days; 11am-1pm
Sheep: 1943, 55, 67, 79, 91; in July; on certain days; 1-3pm
Monkey: 1944, 56, 68, 80, 92; in August; on certain days; 3-5pm
Rooster: 1945, 57, 69, 81, 93; in September; on certain days; 5-7pm
Dog: 1946, 58, 70, 82, 94; in October; on certain days; 7-9pm
Pig: 1947, 59, 71, 83, 95; in November; on certain days; 9-11pm.
Rat: 1948, 60, 72, 84, 96; in December*; on certain days**, 11pm-1am***
Ox: 1949, 61, 73, 85, 97; in January; on certain days; 1-3am
Tiger: 1950, 62, 74, 86, 98; in February; on certain days; 3-5am

* solar months start a few days later than Gregorian months.

** for your day animal you’ll need a chinese calendar or ask Zoë.

*** adjust the hour if born during daylight savings.

April Ba Zi Opportunity: Richard is running a 2-hour Ba Zi Taster Session on Saturday 5th April (at 4pm British Summer Time), as a unique chance to watch how a ba zi is constructed and see how to draw insights. Contact sheilaashworthfengshui@gmail.com to find out more.

If you would like us to (confidentially) answer questions about your own life and home, what is working or not, and how this relates to the Feng Shui way of seeing the world, contact us:

Zoë at zoe@zoevitajames.com or DM on Zoë's Instagram @zoevitajames.
Richard at richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info or Richard's website imperialfengshui.info where you can also sign up to receive Richard’s monthly newsletter and gain information on his Substack channel.

Happy listening!

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Month Ahead: Your February 2025 Forecast (Month of the Earth Tiger)

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 12:52:49 GMT

How to make the most of the changing monthly energies, in your space and in your life?

Listen to this episode 14 of Feng Shui: The Real Thing to find out.

We’re bringing you our forecast for this current solar month of the Earth Tiger (February 2025, which runs until 5th March 2025) – how to ride it, where to be in your space, an auspicious date for everyone and our forecasts for each of the 12 zodiac animals.

Remember that you have not just one, but four zodiac animals in your Ba Zi astrology chart (or five if you include the lifehouse pillar which is about your life calling).

To find out which 4 zodiac animals are in your own Ba Zi from your birth details, use the below guide or email Zoë with your date, time and place of birth.

The 12 zodiac animals, in the sequence discussed in this episode:

Tiger: 1950, 62, 74, 86, 98; in February; on certain days; 3-5am
Rabbit: 1951, 63, 75, 87, 99; in March; on certain days; 5-7am
Dragon: 1952, 64, 76, 88, 2000; in April; on certain days; 7-9am
Snake: 1941, 53, 65, 77, 89; in May; on certain days; 9-11am
Horse: 1942, 54, 66, 78, 90; in June; on certain days; 11am-1pm
Sheep: 1943, 55, 67, 79, 91; in July; on certain days; 1-3pm
Monkey: 1944, 56, 68, 80, 92; in August; on certain days; 3-5pm
Rooster: 1945, 57, 69, 81, 93; in September; on certain days; 5-7pm
Dog: 1946, 58, 70, 82, 94; in October; on certain days; 7-9pm
Pig: 1947, 59, 71, 83, 95; in November; on certain days; 9-11pm.
Rat: 1948, 60, 72, 84, 96; in December*; on certain days**, 11pm-1am***
Ox: 1949, 61, 73, 85, 97; in January; on certain days; 1-3am

* solar months start a few days later than Gregorian months.

** for your day animal you’ll need a chinese calendar or ask Zoë.

*** adjust the hour if born during daylight savings.

Note there are different meanings depending on whether the animal rules your Year, Month, Day, or Hour pillar.

If you’d like us to (confidentially) answer questions about your own life and home, what’s working and not working, and how this relates to the Feng Shui way of seeing the world, contact us:

Zoë at zoe@zoevitajames.com or DM on Zoë's Instagram @zoevitajames.
Richard at richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info or Richard's website imperialfengshui.info where you can also sign up to receive Richard’s monthly newsletter and gain information on his Substack channel.

Happy listening!

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Your 2025 Year Of The Wood Snake: Where To Be + How To Ride It

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 17:49:28 GMT

Changing times, the new year of the Wood Snake 2025 is with us now! (as from 3rd February 2025)

How to make the most of the changing energies during this year, in both your space and in your life?

Listen to this episode 13 of Feng Shui: The Real Thing to find out.

We bring you our deep annual forecasts for this upcoming year – our interpretations of how the year may play out (and what to be ready for), our top 5 feng shui tips for this year, and our full year forecasts for each of the 12 zodiac animals.

Remember that you have not just one, but four zodiac animals in your Ba Zi astrology chart (or five if you include the lifehouse pillar which is about your life calling).

To find out which four zodiac animals are in your Ba Zi from your birth details, you can use the below guide or email Zoë.

The 12 zodiac animals, in the sequence as discussed in this episode:

Snake: 1941, 53, 65, 77, 89; in May; on certain days; 9-11am
Horse: 1942, 54, 66, 78, 90; in June; on certain days; 11am-1pm
Sheep: 1943, 55, 67, 79, 91; in July; on certain days; 1-3pm
Monkey: 1944, 56, 68, 80, 92; in August; on certain days; 3-5pm
Rooster: 1945, 57, 69, 81, 93; in September; on certain days; 5-7pm
Dog: 1946, 58, 70, 82, 94; in October; on certain days; 7-9pm
Pig: 1947, 59, 71, 83, 95; in November; on certain days; 9-11pm.
Rat: 1948, 60, 72, 84, 96; in December*; on certain days**, 11pm-1am***
Ox: 1949, 61, 73, 85, 97; in January; on certain days; 1-3am
Tiger: 1950, 62, 74, 86, 98; in February; on certain days; 3-5am
Rabbit: 1951, 63, 75, 87, 99; in March; on certain days; 5-7am
Dragon: 1952, 64, 76, 88, 2000; in April; on certain days; 7-9am

* solar months start a few days later than Gregorian months.

** for your day animal you’ll need a chinese calendar or ask Zoë.

*** adjust the hour if born during daylight savings.

Note that there are different meanings depending on whether the animal rules your Year, Month, Day, or Hour pillar.

If you’d like us to (confidentially) answer questions about your own life and home, what’s working and not working, and how this relates to the Feng Shui way of seeing the world, contact us:

Zoë at zoe@zoevitajames.com or DM on Zoë's Instagram @zoevitajames.
Richard at richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info or Richard's website imperialfengshui.info where you can also sign up to receive Richard’s monthly newsletter and gain information on his Substack channel.

Happy listening!

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Month Ahead: Your Jan 2025 Forecast (Month Of The Fire Ox)

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:16:39 GMT

How to make this a nourishing, productive and restful January?

Listen to this episode 12 of Feng Shui: The Real Thing to find out.

We’re bringing you our forecast for this new solar month of the Fire Ox (January 2025) - how to ride it, where to be in your space, forecasts for each of the 12 zodiac animals, AND an auspicious date for everyone.

To find out which 4 zodiac animals are in your Ba Zi from your birth details, use the below guide.

Note there are different nuances depending on whether the animal rules your Year, Month, Day, or Hour pillar:

Rat: 1948, 60, 72, 84, 96; in December*; on certain days**, 11pm-1am***
Ox: 1949, 61, 73, 85, 97; in January; on certain days; 1-3am
Tiger: 1950, 62, 74, 86, 98; in February; on certain days; 3-5am
Rabbit: 1951, 63, 75, 87, 99; in March; on certain days; 5-7am
Dragon: 1952, 64, 76, 88, 2000; in April; on certain days; 7-9am
Snake: 1941, 53, 65, 77, 89; in May; on certain days; 9-11am
Horse: 1942, 54, 66, 78, 90; in June; on certain days; 11am-1pm
Sheep: 1943, 55, 67, 79, 91; in July; on certain days; 1-3pm
Monkey: 1944, 56, 68, 80, 92; in August; on certain days; 3-5pm
Rooster: 1945, 57, 69, 81, 93; in September; on certain days; 5-7pm
Dog: 1946, 58, 70, 82, 94; in October; on certain days; 7-9pm
Pig: 1947, 59, 71, 83, 95; in November; on certain days; 9-11pm.

* solar months start a few days later than Gregorian months.

** for your day animal you’ll need a chinese calendar or ask Zoë.

*** adjust the hour if born during daylight savings.

If you’d like us to (confidentially) answer questions about your own life and home, what’s working and not working, and how this relates to the Feng Shui way of seeing the world, contact us:

Zoë at zoe@zoevitajames.com or DM on Zoë's Instagram @zoevitajames.
Richard at richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info or Richard's website imperialfengshui.info where you can also sign up to receive Richard’s monthly newsletter and gain information on his Substack channel.

Happy listening!

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New Month Of The Fire Rat, Dec 2024 - Who, What, Where & A Lucky Date For All

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 09:43:36 GMT

How to beautifully navigate this month’s new energies?

Listen to find out, as direction for your intentions and actions for this month December 2024, and what and where to be in your space.

PLUS an auspicious date for everyone!

00:57 – Feng Shui Stories From Last Month
07:22 – Transition To The New Year Of The Wood Snake 2025
09:54 – Forecast For The New Month Of The Fire Rat, December 2024
12:58 - Where To Be In Your Space This Month
15:12 - Auspicious Date
16:29 - Zodiac Animal Forecasts

To find out which 4 zodiac animals are in your Ba Zi from your birth details, use the below guide.

Note there are different meanings depending on whether the animal rules your Year, Month, Day, or Hour pillar:

Rat: 1948, 60, 72, 84, 96; in December*; on certain days**, 11pm-1am***
Ox: 1949, 61, 73, 85, 97; in January; on certain days; 1-3am
Tiger: 1950, 62, 74, 86, 98; in February; on certain days; 3-5am
Rabbit: 1951, 63, 75, 87, 99; in March; on certain days; 5-7am
Dragon: 1952, 64, 76, 88, 2000; in April; on certain days; 7-9am
Snake: 1941, 53, 65, 77, 89; in May; on certain days; 9-11am
Horse: 1942, 54, 66, 78, 90; in June; on certain days; 11am-1pm
Sheep: 1943, 55, 67, 79, 91; in July; on certain days; 1-3pm
Monkey: 1944, 56, 68, 80, 92; in August; on certain days; 3-5pm
Rooster: 1945, 57, 69, 81, 93; in September; on certain days; 5-7pm
Dog: 1946, 58, 70, 82, 94; in October; on certain days; 7-9pm
Pig: 1947, 59, 71, 83, 95; in November; on certain days; 9-11pm.

* Solar Months start a few days later than Gregorian months.

** For your Day animal you’ll need a chinese calendar or ask Zoë.

*** Adjust the Hour if born during daylight savings.

If you’d like us to (confidentially) answer questions about your own life and home, what’s working and not working, and how this relates to the Feng Shui way of seeing the world, contact us:

Zoë at zoe@zoevitajames.com or DM on Zoë's Instagram @zoevitajames.
Richard at richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info or Richard's website imperialfengshui.info where you can also sign up to receive Richard’s monthly newsletter and gain information on his Substack channel.

Happy listening!

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In The Spotlight: 12 Criteria for Perfect Internal Feng Shui

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 12:29:07 GMT

Wondering how to achieve ideal Feng Shui, to support you and your loved ones?

Listen to this episode 10, which is the 2nd episode of our 3-episode series on 'Perfect Feng Shui', to find out.

In today's episode we move from perfect external feng shui to inside the home, bringing you our top 12 Criteria for Perfect Internal Structural Feng Shui.

This will be incredibly helpful as a checklist if you are currently looking for a new home, or to measure up how well your current home supports you - and what you can do about it.

To support you in your health, wealth and happiness, including joyful relationships.

00:00 - Introduction
05:00 - 12 Criteria for Perfect Internal Structure Feng Shui
21:28 - 2 Additional Top Tips
25:30 - Recap of the 12 Criteria

If you would like us to (confidentially) answer questions about your own life and home, what’s working and not working, and how this relates to the Feng Shui way of living life, do contact us:

Zoë at zoe@zoevitajames.com or DM on Zoë's Instagram @zoevitajames.
Richard at richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info or Richard's website imperialfengshui.info where you can also sign up to receive Richard’s monthly newsletter and gain information on his Substack channel.

Happy listening!

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New Month: Your Nov 2024 Forecast (Month Of The Wood Pig)

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 17:56:35 GMT

How to best navigate this new month’s energies, in your personal actions and in your space?

Listen to this episode 9 of Feng Shui: The Real Thing to find out.

We’re bringing you our forecast for the new month of the Wood Pig, November 2024 - how to ride it, where to be in your space, AND an auspicious date for everyone.

00:56 - US Election Anticipations
02:56 - Client Stories Of The Month
09:35 - Forecast For The New Month Of The Wood Pig (November 2024)
13:32 - Where To Be In Your Space This Month
15:44 - Auspicious Date For Everyone
16:52 - Zodiac Animal Forecasts For This Month

To find out your personal zodiac animals from your birth details, refer to the following guide with different nuance depending on whether the animal rules your Year, Month, Day, Hour or Life House pillar:

Rat: 1948, 60, 72, 84, 96; in December*; 11pm-1am**; and on certain days***
Ox: 1949, 61, 73, 85, 97; in January; 1-3am; and on certain days
Tiger: 1950, 62, 74, 86, 98; in February; 3-5am; and on certain days
Rabbit: 1951, 63, 75, 87, 99; in March; 5-7am; and on certain days
Dragon: 1952, 64, 76, 88, 2000; in April; 7-9am; and on certain days
Snake: 1941, 53, 65, 77, 89; in May; 9-11am; and on certain days
Horse: 1942, 54, 66, 78, 90; in June; 11am-1pm; and on certain days
Sheep: 1943, 55, 67, 79, 91; in July; 1-3pm; and on certain days
Monkey: 1944, 56, 68, 80, 92; in August; 3-5pm; and on certain days
Rooster: 1945, 57, 69, 81, 93; in September; 5-7pm; and on certain days
Dog: 1946, 58, 70, 82, 94; in October; 7-9pm; and on certain days
Pig: 1947, 59, 71, 83, 95; in November; 9-11pm; and on certain days

* Solar months start a few days later than Gregorian months.

** Adjust if born during daylight savings.

*** You’ll need a chinese calendar to find out your Day animal or ask Zoë.

If you would like us to (confidentially) answer questions about your own life and home, what’s working and not working, and how this relates to the Feng Shui way of seeing the world, do contact us:

Zoë at zoe@zoevitajames.com or DM on Zoë's Instagram @zoevitajames.
Richard at richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info or Richard's website imperialfengshui.info where you can also sign up to receive Richard’s monthly newsletter and gain information on his Substack channel.

Happy listening!

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12 Criteria For The Perfect Home + Your Sept 2024 Forecast (Water Rooster Month)

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 19:36:59 GMT

Want to know how to find the right home and avoid a wrong one?

Listen to this new episode of Feng Shui: The Real Thing to find out.

This month we’re bringing you our top 12 Criteria for Perfect (External) Feng Shui, to help you choose a home that supports your relationships, health and abundance.

We also share our forecast for this new solar month of the Water Rooster, plus personal forecasts for each of the 12 zodiac animals... AND a lucky day for all!

00:00 Intro
01:02 12 Criteria for Perfect (External) Feng Shui
17:10 Recap of the 12 Criteria
18:48 Forecast for the Water Rooster month (7th Sept 2024 – 8th October 2024)
20:30 Where to be and not to be this month
21:42 Lucky day for all
22:34 Forecasts for the 12 zodiac animals
26:40 Summary

To find out your personal zodiac Animals from your birth details, refer to the following guide, with different nuance depending upon whether the Animal rules your Year, Month, Day, Hour or Life House pillar:

Rat: 1948, 60, 72, 84, 96; in December*; 11pm-1am**; and on certain days***
Ox: 1949, 61, 73, 85, 97; in January*; 1-3am**; and on certain days***
Tiger: 1950, 62, 74, 86, 98; in February*; 3-5am**; and on certain days***
Rabbit: 1951, 63, 75, 87, 99; in March*; 5-7am**; and on certain days
Dragon: 1952, 64, 76, 88, 2000; in April*; 7-9am**; and on certain days***
Snake: 1941, 53, 65, 77, 89; in May*; 9-11am**; and on certain days***
Horse: 1942, 54, 66, 78, 90; in June*; 11am-1pm**; and on certain days***
Sheep: 1943, 55, 67, 79, 91; in July*; 1-3pm**; and on certain days***
Monkey: 1944, 56, 68, 80, 92; in August*; 3-5pm**; and on certain days***
Rooster: 1945, 57, 69, 81, 93; in September*; 5-7pm**; and on certain days***
Dog: 1946, 58, 70, 82, 94; in October*; 7-9pm**; and on certain days***
Pig: 1947, 59, 71, 83, 95; in November*; 9-11pm**; and on certain days***

* Solar months start a few days later than Gregorian months.

** Remember to adjust if born during daylight savings.

*** You’ll need a Chinese calendar or please ask us.

If you would like us to (confidentially) answer questions about your own life and home, what’s working, what’s not working, and how this relates to the Feng Shui way of seeing the world, do contact us:

Zoë at zoe@zoevitajames.com or DM on Zoë's Instagram @zoevitajames.
Richard at richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info or Richard's website imperialfengshui.info where you can also sign up to receive Richard’s monthly newsletter and gain information on his Substack channel.

Happy listening!

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Summer Special: Highlights From The Last Six Months

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 15:56:58 GMT

Want to know what the colour of your door or the direction you sleep in might say about you?

Listen to this new episode of Feng Shui: The Real Thing to find out.

This month, we’ve done things differently. We’re bringing you a selection of highlights from the last six months, filled with stories, lessons and top tips to help bring harmony to your space.

It’s a great refresher for our listeners AND the perfect way for newcomers to get a taste of what this podcast is all about!

Zoë at zoe@zoevitajames.com or DM on Zoë's Instagram @zoevitajames.
Richard at richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info or through Richard's website imperialfengshui.info where you can also sign up to receive Richard’s monthly newsletter and gain more information on his new Substack channel.

Happy listening!

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How are Glastonbury, Girl Power & No. 9 Connected? Your Forecast For The Metal Sheep Month (July 2024)

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 10:11:10 GMT

How are Glastonbury, the rise of the feminine, and the current 9th Fate all connected? Find out by listening to Classical Feng Shui Master Richard Ashworth and Zoë Vita James discussing these topics, together with stories from our personal and professional lives to inspire.

We also offer our prognosis for the new month of the Metal Sheep, July 2024, including:

Your forecast as an individual based on your zodiac animals
Where to be in your space
A lucky day for all.

We also answer some listener questions gratefully received.

If you would like us to (confidentially) answer questions about your own life and home, what's working, what's not working, and how this relates to the Feng Shui way of seeing the world, do contact us:

Email Zoë at zoe@zoevitajames.com or direct message on Zoë's Instagram @zoevitajames.
Email Richard at richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info or through Richard's website imperialfengshui.info where you can also sign up to receive Richard’s monthly newsletter and gain more information on his new Substack channel.

Enjoy!

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What Your Front Door Says About You + Your Forecast For The Metal Horse Month (June 2024)

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 05:57:46 GMT

Ever wondered what your (or someone else's) front door says about you? Hear Classical Feng Shui Master Richard Ashworth and Zoë Vita James discussing this and how feng shui for doors presents golden opportunities to choose what you want to bring into your life, once you know how. Together with our personal and professional stories to inspire and guide.

We also offer our prognosis for the new month of the Metal Horse, June 2024, including:

Your forecast as an individual based on your zodiac animals
Where to be in your space
A lucky day for all.

We also answer some listener questions gratefully received.

Email Zoë at zoe@zoevitajames.com or direct message on Zoë's Instagram @zoevitajames.
Email Richard at richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info or through Richard's website imperialfengshui.info where you can also sign up to receive Richard’s monthly newsletter and gain more information on his new Substack channel.

Sit back, listen and enjoy!

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Do People Look Like Their Homes? Your Forecast For The Earth Snake Month (May 2024)

Sat, 04 May 2024 03:30:37 GMT

You know the saying that people look like their dogs? Feng Shui Master Richard Ashworth and Zoë Vita James think people look like their homes too. Enjoy hearing our client stories and personal shares, as we delve into how this may be playing out in your own home and office space, in this episode.

We also offer our forecast for the new month of the Earth Snake, May 2025, including:

Your forecast as an individual based on your zodiac animals
Where to be in your space
Lucky day for all.

We also answer some listener questions gratefully received.

Email Zoë at zoe@zoevitajames.com or direct message on Zoë's Instagram @zoevitajames.
Email Richard at richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info or through Richard's website imperialfengshui.info, where you can also sign up to receive Richard’s monthly newsletter.

Sit back, listen and enjoy!

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Perfect Driveways & Your Forecast for the Earth Dragon month (April 2024)

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 18:53:17 GMT

Join Richard and Zoë as we discuss how to create a Perfect Driveway to attract and hold energy in front of a home before it calmly enters inside, to healthily nurture the lives of the people within.

We also explain how to do this even if you live in an apartment.

We then discuss what to expect from this new month of the Earth Dragon, April 2024, which opens on 4th April, including:

How to ride April 2024 for you as an individual based on your zodiac animal
Where to be in your space this month
Plus, two Auspicious Dates for all and how to use them.

We also answer some listener questions gratefully received, and share a few stories of our own, to inspire, intrigue and welcome you into this amazing space of Classical Feng Shui, the Real Thing.

If you would like us to (confidentially) answer questions about your own home, life, where things are, what's working, what's not working, and how this relates to the Feng Shui way of seeing the world, do contact us:

Email Zoë at zoe@zoevitajames.com or direct message on Zoë's Instagram @zoevitajames.
Email Richard at richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info or through Richard's website imperialfengshui.info, where you can also sign up to receive Richard’s monthly newsletter.

Enjoy!

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New Month of the Fire Rabbit, March 2024 - Who, What, Where and a Lucky Date for All

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 19:49:43 GMT

Join Richard and Zoë as we discuss what to expect from this new month of the Fire Rabbit, March 2024, which opens on 5th March, including:

How March 2024 may impact you as an individual, for each of the 12 zodiac animals
Where to be in your space for this month
And a helpful Auspicious Date for all.

We also answer some listener questions received last month, and share a few stories of our own, to inspire, intrigue and welcome you into this amazing space of Classical Feng Shui, the Real Thing.

If you would like us to (confidentially) answer questions about your own house, life, where things are, what's working, what's not working, and how this relates to the Feng Shui way of seeing the world, do contact us:

Email Zoë at zoe@zoevitajames.com or direct message on Zoë's Instagram @zoevitajames.
Email Richard at richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info or through Richard's website imperialfengshui.info.

Enjoy!

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Welcome! Feng Shui for the New Year of the Wood Dragon 2024

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 17:17:36 GMT

Join Richard and Zoë as we enter the wonderful world, art and science of Classical Feng Shui, the real thing.

Listen to this first episode to hear all about the energy of the new year of the Wood Dragon 2024, which opens in February - what it means for you an an individual, and where to be, including:

How 2024 will affect each of the 12 zodiac animals
How the year will affect the space you live and work in
And what you can do about it.

We'll also be sharing a few stories of our own, to inspire and intrigue.

Do also send us your Feng Shui questions, be them personal or technical, for our (confidential) answers in future episodes - by email or Instagram, contact details are below.

Enjoy!

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Feng Shui: The Real Thing has been brought to you by Feng Shui Master Richard Ashworth and classical Feng Shui consultant Zoë Vita James.

To have your Ba Zi life chart debriefed and gain Feng Shui recommendations for your space, contact Zoë at zoe@zoevitajames.com.

To study Ba Zi, Classical Feng Shui or Qi Men Dun Jia, contact Richard at richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info.

For monthly Classical Feng Shui advice subscribe to Richard's newsletter through his website imperialfengshui.info.

Follow Zoë on Instagram for regular tips and inspiration @zoevitajames.

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