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:

1. Pig: 1947, 59, 71, 83, 95; in November*; on certain days**; 9-11pm***
2. Rat: 1948, 60, 72, 84, 96; in December; on certain days, 11pm-1am
3. Ox: 1949, 61, 73, 85, 97; in January; on certain days; 1-3am
4. Tiger: 1950, 62, 74, 86, 98; in February; on certain days; 3-5am
5. Rabbit: 1951, 63, 75, 87, 99; in March; on certain days; 5-7am
6. Dragon: 1952, 64, 76, 88, 2000; in April; on certain days; 7-9am
7. Snake: 1941, 53, 65, 77, 89; in May; on certain days; 9-11am
8. Horse: 1942, 54, 66, 78, 90; in June; on certain days; 11am-1pm
9. Sheep: 1943, 55, 67, 79, 91; in July; on certain days; 1-3pm
10. Monkey: 1944, 56, 68, 80, 92; in August; on certain days; 3-5pm
11. Rooster: 1945, 57, 69, 81, 93; in September; on certain days; 5-7pm
12. 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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***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:

1. Dog: 1946, 58, 70, 82, 94; in October*; on certain days**; 7-9pm***
2. Pig: 1947, 59, 71, 83, 95; in November; on certain days; 9-11pm.
3. Rat: 1948, 60, 72, 84, 96; in December; on certain days, 11pm-1am
4. Ox: 1949, 61, 73, 85, 97; in January; on certain days; 1-3am
5. Tiger: 1950, 62, 74, 86, 98; in February; on certain days; 3-5am
6. Rabbit: 1951, 63, 75, 87, 99; in March; on certain days; 5-7am
7. Dragon: 1952, 64, 76, 88, 2000; in April; on certain days; 7-9am
8. Snake: 1941, 53, 65, 77, 89; in May; on certain days; 9-11am
9. Horse: 1942, 54, 66, 78, 90; in June; on certain days; 11am-1pm
10. Sheep: 1943, 55, 67, 79, 91; in July; on certain days; 1-3pm
11. Monkey: 1944, 56, 68, 80, 92; in August; on certain days; 3-5pm
12. 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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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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