July 2026 Feng Shui Forecast - The Wood Sheep Month from Feng Shui: The Real Thing Jul 10, 2026 45 min
July 2026 brings the Wood Sheep month, as the intense heat and hurry of the year begins to soften into something calmer, more reflective and deeply creative. In this episode of Feng Shui: The Real Thing , Zoë Vita James and Feng Shui Master Richard Ashworth explore how to align with July's energy through Classical Feng Shui and Ba Zi Chinese Astrology . Along the way they share stories from recent Feng Shui consultations, discuss why Taylor Swift's choice of wedding date may have been far from accidental, answer listener questions, and reveal how our homes really do mirror our lives. You’ll hear: Where to be , and where to avoid, in your home or workspace this month July’s most auspicious date The deeper nature of the Wood Sheep and how to make the most of its energy Monthly forecasts for all 12 zodiac animals Enjoy this inspiring and practical monthly Feng Shui show, helping 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 Wood Sheep month . © 2026 Feng Shui: The Real Thing. All Rights Reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 2026 Feng Shui Forecast - The Wood Horse Month from Feng Shui: The Real Thing Jun 7, 2026 37 min
June 2026 brings the Wood Horse month – double Horse with the energy of the Fire Horse year, meaning double heat, passion, excitement and hurry. 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 June’s energy using Classical Feng Shui and Ba Zi Chinese Astrology . Plus, stories from our recent Feng Shui projects, working with real homes, offices and lives. You’ll hear: · Where to be , and where not to be, in your home or workspace this month · An auspicious date for everyone · The deeper nature of the Wood Horse and how to navigate its energy Enjoy this inspiring and practical monthly Feng Shui show, helping you to 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 Wood Horse month . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 2026 Feng Shui Forecast - The Water Snake Month from Feng Shui: The Real Thing May 9, 2026 38 min
May 2026 brings the Water Snake month - the first month of summer, the hurry season, 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 May’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 Snake and how to navigate its energy • An auspicious date to use this month: Sunday 17 May • 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 Snake month . © 2026 Feng Shui: The Real Thing. All Rights Reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 2026 Feng Shui Forecast - The Water Dragon Month from Feng Shui: The Real Thing Apr 6, 2026 45 min
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 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 2026 Feng Shui Forecast - The Metal Rabbit Month from Feng Shui: The Real Thing Mar 5, 2026 36 min
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 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Your February 2026 Forecast – The Metal Tiger Month from Feng Shui: The Real Thing Feb 11, 2026 43 min
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. © 2026 Feng Shui: The Real Thing. All Rights Reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Your 2026 Fire Horse Year Forecast from Feng Shui: The Real Thing Feb 2, 2026 46 min
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. ___________ © 2026 Feng Shui: The Real Thing. All Rights Reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Your December 2025 Forecast for the Earth Rat Month from Feng Shui: The Real Thing Dec 10, 2025 36 min
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! ___________ 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. ___________ © 2025 Feng Shui: The Real Thing. All Rights Reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Your November 2025 Forecast for the Fire Pig Month from Feng Shui: The Real Thing Nov 12, 2025 41 min
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! ___________ 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. ___________ © 2025 Feng Shui: The Real Thing. All Rights Reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Your October 2025 Forecast for the Fire Dog Month from Feng Shui: The Real Thing Oct 8, 2025 34 min
***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! ___________ 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Month Ahead: Navigating September's Wood Rooster Energy from Feng Shui: The Real Thing Sep 8, 2025 44 min
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! ___________ 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. ___________ © 2025 Feng Shui: The Real Thing. All Rights Reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Your August 2025 Forecast for the Wood Monkey Month from Feng Shui: The Real Thing Aug 7, 2025 29 min
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! ___________ 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. ___________ © 2025 Feng Shui: The Real Thing. All Rights Reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Month Ahead: Your July 2025 Forecast (Water Sheep Month) from Feng Shui: The Real Thing Jul 7, 2025 29 min
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! ___________ 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. ___________ © 2025 Feng Shui: The Real Thing. All Rights Reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Month Ahead: Your June 2025 Forecast of the Water Horse from Feng Shui: The Real Thing Jun 5, 2025 24 min
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! ___________ © 2025 Feng Shui: The Real Thing. All Rights Reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Month Ahead: Your May 2025 Forecast (Metal Snake Month) from Feng Shui: The Real Thing May 3, 2025 24 min
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! ___________ © 2025 Feng Shui: The Real Thing. All Rights Reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Month Ahead: Your April 2025 Forecast (Metal Dragon Month) from Feng Shui: The Real Thing Apr 11, 2025 26 min
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! ___________ © 2025 Feng Shui: The Real Thing. All Rights Reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Month Ahead: Your March 2025 Forecast (Month of the Earth Rabbit) from Feng Shui: The Real Thing Mar 7, 2025 30 min
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! ___________ © 2025 Feng Shui: The Real Thing. All Rights Reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Month Ahead: Your February 2025 Forecast (Month of the Earth Tiger) from Feng Shui: The Real Thing Feb 15, 2025 21 min
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! ___________ © 2025 Feng Shui: The Real Thing. All Rights Reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Your 2025 Year Of The Wood Snake: Where To Be + How To Ride It from Feng Shui: The Real Thing Feb 3, 2025 43 min
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! ___________ © 2025 Feng Shui: The Real Thing. All Rights Reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Month Ahead: Your Jan 2025 Forecast (Month Of The Fire Ox) from Feng Shui: The Real Thing Jan 9, 2025 18 min
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! ___________ © 2025 Feng Shui: The Real Thing. All Rights Reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
