Feng Shui: The Real Thing

About Feng Shui: The Real Thing

Welcome to Feng Shui: The Real Thing, a Classical Feng Shui and Ba Zi Chinese astrology podcast, with co-hosts Zoë Vita James and Feng Shui Master Richard Ashworth. Each episode explores authentic Feng Shui principles, Chinese metaphysics and monthly Chinese astrology forecasts - helping you work consciously with time, space and energy in your everyday life. Together, Zoë and Richard bring over 30 years’ combined experience as professional Classical Feng Shui consultants. Richard is also widely respected as one of the leading Western teachers of traditional Feng Shui and Ba Zi. Each episode shares practical guidance and insights you can apply to your home, workspace and life - supporting wellbeing, prosperity and relationships through Classical Feng Shui principles. A new Feng Shui and Chinese astrology forecast is released at the start of each solar month, helping you work with the energetic patterns of the Chinese calendar. In our episodes you’ll hear: • Monthly Feng Shui forecasts aligned with the Chinese solar calendar • Guidance on where to spend time in your home or workspace - and which areas to treat more carefully • Evergreen Feng Shui guidance - from selecting a property through to remodelling and living in your space - along with stories from our professional work that bring these principles to life • Personal forecasts for all 12 Chinese Zodiac animals To follow the animal forecasts we share each month, you’ll want to know which animals appear in your own Ba Zi chart. Use the guide below based on your birth details. The meaning varies depending on whether the animal appears in 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 the hour if born during daylight savings. *** For Day animals you’ll need a Chinese calendar or contact Zoë. If you’d like your own Feng Shui or Ba Zi questions explored in future episodes, please contact us: Richard - imperialfengshui.info (https://imperialfengshui.info/#) Zoë - zoevitajames.com (https://www.zoevitajames.com/) Happy listening. ___________ © Feng Shui: The Real Thing. All Rights Reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Zoë Vita James and Richard Ashworth

Category

arts · education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Feb 2024

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

34 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   October 2026 Feng Shui Forecast - The Earth Dog Month

   Rose quartz emerging from the ground in Texas, apartment Feng Shui overlooking a harbour, reading the metaphors a home reveals about the lives within, the growing presence of Feng Shui in the UK prime property market, and why this month particularly speaks to women in business 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 An auspicious date for positive endeavours The deeper nature of the Earth Dog month and how to move stuckness into success through discipline, precision and practical action This month's forecasts for all 12 zodiac animals Enjoy this inspiring and practical monthly Feng Shui show, helping you align consciously with time, space and Chinese metaphysics in modern life. For personalised Ba Zi astrology or Feng Shui consultations, contact Zoë: zoevitajames.com (http://www.zoevitajames.com/). To learn Ba Zi and Classical Feng Shui, contact Richard: imperialfengshui.info (https://imperialfengshui.info/). © 2026 Feng Shui: The Real Thing. All Rights Reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   12 Sept 2026

   September 2026 Feng Shui Forecast - The Fire Rooster Month

   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 (http://www.zoevitajames.com/). To learn Ba Zi and Classical Feng Shui, contact Richard: imperialfengshui.info (https://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. © 2026 Feng Shui: The Real Thing. All Rights Reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   10 Aug 2026

   August 2026 Feng Shui Forecast - The Fire Monkey Month

   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 (http://www.zoevitajames.com/). To learn Ba Zi and Classical Feng Shui, contact Richard: imperialfengshui.info (about:blank). 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 (https://www.livingetc.com/advice/where-to-put-a-water-feature-for-feng-shui) and where to put garden lighting (https://www.livingetc.com/advice/feng-shui-garden-lanterns). Wishing you a joyful and relaxing Fire Monkey month. © 2026 Feng Shui: The Real Thing. All Rights Reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

29 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 41 / 100

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Quality

36

Social presence

91

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

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