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:

1. Rooster: 1945, 57, 69, 81, 93; in September*; on certain days**; 5-7pm***
2. Dog: 1946, 58, 70, 82, 94; in October; on certain days; 7-9pm
3. Pig: 1947, 59, 71, 83, 95; in November; on certain days; 9-11pm.
4. Rat: 1948, 60, 72, 84, 96; in December; on certain days, 11pm-1am
5. Ox: 1949, 61, 73, 85, 97; in January; on certain days; 1-3am
6. Tiger: 1950, 62, 74, 86, 98; in February; on certain days; 3-5am
7. Rabbit: 1951, 63, 75, 87, 99; in March; on certain days; 5-7am
8. Dragon: 1952, 64, 76, 88, 2000; in April; on certain days; 7-9am
9. Snake: 1941, 53, 65, 77, 89; in May; on certain days; 9-11am
10. Horse: 1942, 54, 66, 78, 90; in June; on certain days; 11am-1pm
11. Sheep: 1943, 55, 67, 79, 91; in July; on certain days; 1-3pm
12. 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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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:

1. Monkey: 1944, 56, 68, 80, 92; in August*; on certain days**; 3-5pm***
2. Rooster: 1945, 57, 69, 81, 93; in September; on certain days; 5-7pm
3. Dog: 1946, 58, 70, 82, 94; in October; on certain days; 7-9pm
4. Pig: 1947, 59, 71, 83, 95; in November; on certain days; 9-11pm.
5. Rat: 1948, 60, 72, 84, 96; in December; on certain days, 11pm-1am
6. Ox: 1949, 61, 73, 85, 97; in January; on certain days; 1-3am
7. Tiger: 1950, 62, 74, 86, 98; in February; on certain days; 3-5am
8. Rabbit: 1951, 63, 75, 87, 99; in March; on certain days; 5-7am
9. Dragon: 1952, 64, 76, 88, 2000; in April; on certain days; 7-9am
10. Snake: 1941, 53, 65, 77, 89; in May; on certain days; 9-11am
11. Horse: 1942, 54, 66, 78, 90; in June; on certain days; 11am-1pm
12. 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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© 2025 Feng Shui: The Real Thing. All Rights Reserved.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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:

1. Sheep: 1943, 55, 67, 79, 91; in July*; on certain days**; 1-3pm***
2. Monkey: 1944, 56, 68, 80, 92; in August; on certain days; 3-5pm
3. Rooster: 1945, 57, 69, 81, 93; in September; on certain days; 5-7pm
4. Dog: 1946, 58, 70, 82, 94; in October; on certain days; 7-9pm
5. Pig: 1947, 59, 71, 83, 95; in November; on certain days; 9-11pm.
6. Rat: 1948, 60, 72, 84, 96; in December; on certain days, 11pm-1am
7. Ox: 1949, 61, 73, 85, 97; in January; on certain days; 1-3am
8. Tiger: 1950, 62, 74, 86, 98; in February; on certain days; 3-5am
9. Rabbit: 1951, 63, 75, 87, 99; in March; on certain days; 5-7am
10. Dragon: 1952, 64, 76, 88, 2000; in April; on certain days; 7-9am
11. Snake: 1941, 53, 65, 77, 89; in May; on certain days; 9-11am
12. 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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© 2025 Feng Shui: The Real Thing. All Rights Reserved.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.