Hammocks, The Odyssey from a Feng Shui perspective, giving love to spooky stuff, why the placement of doors and windows matters, space clearing, connection, and refreshing your work space for a focused and flowing back-to-business month are just some of the themes discussed by Zoë Vita James and Feng Shui Master Richard Ashworth in this month’s episode of Feng Shui: The Real Thing.

You’ll also hear:

· The most supportive and challenging spaces in your home or office this month

· Auspicious dates for positive endeavours and space clearing

· The deeper nature of the Fire Rooster, from glamour and commerce to connection and helpful people, to artfully ride its energy

· Monthly forecasts for all 12 zodiac animals

Enjoy this inspiring and practical monthly Feng Shui show, helping you to align consciously with time, space and Chinese metaphysics in modern life.

For personalised Ba Zi 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.

Wishing you a focused and glamorous Fire Rooster month.

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Refreshing energy patterns inside homes, selling stubborn houses, preparing for new neighbours, and embracing fun and relaxation in the Monkey month are just some of the themes discussed by Zoë Vita James and Feng Shui Master Richard in this month’s episode of Feng Shui: The Real Thing.

You’ll also hear:

· The most support and challenging spaces in your home or workspace this month

· August’s most auspicious date

· The deeper nature of the Fire Monkey and how to artfully ride 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 modern 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.

You can also enjoy Zoë’s recent Livingetc contributions on where to place water features outdoors for good luck and where to put garden lighting.

Wishing you a joyful and relaxing Fire Monkey month.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 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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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.

• 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.

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.

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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