12 Criteria For The Perfect Home + Your Sept 2024 Forecast (Water Rooster Month)

Want to know how to find the right home and avoid a wrong one?</p><br />Listen to this new episode of Feng Shui: The Real Thing to find out.</p><br />This month we’re bringing you our top 12 Criteria for Perfect (External) Feng Shui, to help you choose a home that supports your relationships, health and abundance.</p><br />We also share our forecast for this new solar month of the Water Rooster, plus personal forecasts for each of the 12 zodiac animals... AND a lucky day for all!</p><br /></p><ul><li>00:00  Intro</li><li>01:02 12 Criteria for Perfect (External) Feng Shui</li><li>17:10  Recap of the 12 Criteria</li><li>18:48 Forecast for the Water Rooster month (7th Sept 2024 – 8th October 2024)</li><li>20:30 Where to be and not to be this month</li><li>21:42 Lucky day for all</li><li>22:34 Forecasts for the 12 zodiac animals</li><li>26:40 Summary</li></ul><br /></p>To find out your personal zodiac Animals from your birth details, refer to the following guide, with different nuance depending upon whether the Animal rules your Year, Month, Day, Hour or Life House pillar:</p><br /></p><ol><li>Rat: 1948, 60, 72, 84, 96; in December*; 11pm-1am**; and on certain days***</li><li>Ox:         1949, 61, 73, 85, 97; in January*; 1-3am**; and on certain days***</li><li>Tiger:      1950, 62, 74, 86, 98; in February*; 3-5am**; and on certain days***</li><li>Rabbit:  1951, 63, 75, 87, 99; in March*; 5-7am**; and on certain days</li><li>Dragon: 1952, 64, 76, 88, 2000; in April*; 7-9am**; and on certain days***</li><li>Snake:    1941, 53, 65, 77, 89; in May*; 9-11am**; and on certain days***</li><li>Horse:    1942, 54, 66, 78, 90; in June*; 11am-1pm**; and on certain days***</li><li>Sheep:  1943, 55, 67, 79, 91; in July*; 1-3pm**; and on certain days***</li><li>Monkey: 1944, 56, 68, 80, 92; in August*; 3-5pm**; and on certain days***</li><li>Rooster: 1945, 57, 69, 81, 93; in September*; 5-7pm**; and on certain days***</li><li>Dog:      1946, 58, 70, 82, 94; in October*; 7-9pm**; and on certain days***</li><li>Pig:         1947, 59, 71, 83, 95; in November*; 9-11pm**; and on certain days***</li></ol><br /></p>* Solar months start a few days later than Gregorian months.</p>** Remember to adjust if born during daylight savings.</p>*** You’ll need a Chinese calendar or please ask us.</p><br />If you would like us to (confidentially) answer questions about your own life and home, what’s working, what’s not working, and how this relates to the Feng Shui way of seeing the world, do contact us:</p> </p><ul><li>Zoë at <a href="mailto:zoe@zoevitajames.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">zoe@zoevitajames.com</a> or DM on Zoë's Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zoevitajames/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@zoevitajames</a>.</li><li>Richard at <a href="mailto:richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info</a> or Richard's website <a href="https://open.acast.com/imperialfengshui.info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">imperialfengshui.info</a> where you can also sign up to receive Richard’s monthly newsletter and gain information on his Substack channel.</li></ul> </p>Happy listening!</p>___________</p> </p>© 2024 Feng Shui: The Real Thing. All Rights Reserved.</p><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:27:56

Summer Special: Highlights From The Last Six Months

Want to know what the colour of your door or the direction you sleep in might say about you?</p> </p>Listen to this new episode of Feng Shui: The Real Thing to find out.</p> </p>This month, we’ve done things differently. We’re bringing you a selection of highlights from the last six months, filled with stories, lessons and top tips to help bring harmony to your space.</p> </p>It’s a great refresher for our listeners AND the perfect way for newcomers to get a taste of what this podcast is all about!</p> </p>If you would like us to (confidentially) answer questions about your own life and home, what’s working, what’s not working, and how this relates to the Feng Shui way of seeing the world, do contact us:</p> </p><ul><li>Zoë at <a href="mailto:zoe@zoevitajames.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">zoe@zoevitajames.com</a> or DM on Zoë's Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zoevitajames/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@zoevitajames</a>.</li><li>Richard at <a href="mailto:richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info</a> or through Richard's website <a href="https://open.acast.com/imperialfengshui.info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">imperialfengshui.info</a> where you can also sign up to receive Richard’s monthly newsletter and gain more information on his new Substack channel.</li></ul> </p>Happy listening!</p>___________</p> </p>© 2024 Feng Shui: The Real Thing. All Rights Reserved.</p><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:15:36

How are Glastonbury, Girl Power & No. 9 Connected? Your Forecast For The Metal Sheep Month (July 2024)

How are Glastonbury, the rise of the feminine, and the current 9th Fate all connected? Find out by listening to Classical Feng Shui Master Richard Ashworth and Zoë Vita James discussing these topics, together with stories from our personal and professional lives to inspire.</p><br />We also offer our prognosis for the new month of the Metal Sheep, July 2024, including:</p><br /></p><ul><li>Your forecast as an individual based on your zodiac animals</li><li>Where to be in your space</li><li>A lucky day for all.</li></ul><br /></p>We also answer some listener questions gratefully received.</p> </p>If you would like us to (confidentially) answer questions about your own life and home, what's working, what's not working, and how this relates to the Feng Shui way of seeing the world, do contact us:</p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Email Zoë at <a href="mailto:zoe@zoevitajames.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">zoe@zoevitajames.com</a> or direct message on Zoë's Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zoevitajames/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@zoevitajames</a>.</li><li>Email Richard at <a href="mailto:richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info</a> or through Richard's website <a href="https://open.acast.com/imperialfengshui.info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">imperialfengshui.info</a> where you can also sign up to receive Richard’s monthly newsletter and gain more information on his new Substack channel.</li></ul> </p>Enjoy!</p>___________</p> </p>© 2024 Feng Shui: The Real Thing. All Rights Reserved.</p><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:31:45

What Your Front Door Says About You + Your Forecast For The Metal Horse Month (June 2024)

Ever wondered what your (or someone else's) front door says about you? Hear Classical Feng Shui Master Richard Ashworth and Zoë Vita James discussing this and how feng shui for doors presents golden opportunities to choose what you want to bring into your life, once you know how. Together with our personal and professional stories to inspire and guide.</p><br />We also offer our prognosis for the new month of the Metal Horse, June 2024, including:</p><br /></p><ul><li>Your forecast as an individual based on your zodiac animals</li><li>Where to be in your space</li><li>A lucky day for all.</li></ul><br /></p>We also answer some listener questions gratefully received.</p> </p>If you would like us to (confidentially) answer questions about your own life and home, what's working, what's not working, and how this relates to the Feng Shui way of seeing the world, do contact us:</p> </p><ul><li>Email Zoë at <a href="mailto:zoe@zoevitajames.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">zoe@zoevitajames.com</a> or direct message on Zoë's Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zoevitajames/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@zoevitajames</a>.</li><li>Email Richard at <a href="mailto:richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info</a> or through Richard's website <a href="https://open.acast.com/imperialfengshui.info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">imperialfengshui.info</a> where you can also sign up to receive Richard’s monthly newsletter and gain more information on his new Substack channel.</li></ul> </p>Sit back, listen and enjoy!</p>___________</p> </p>© 2024 Feng Shui: The Real Thing. All Rights Reserved.</p><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:30:24

Do People Look Like Their Homes? Your Forecast For The Earth Snake Month (May 2024)

You know the saying that people look like their dogs? Feng Shui Master Richard Ashworth and Zoë Vita James think people look like their homes too. Enjoy hearing our client stories and personal shares, as we delve into how this may be playing out in your own home and office space, in this episode.</p><br />We also offer our forecast for the new month of the Earth Snake, May 2025, including:</p><br /></p><ul><li>Your forecast as an individual based on your zodiac animals</li><li>Where to be in your space</li><li>Lucky day for all.</li></ul><br /></p>We also answer some listener questions gratefully received.</p> </p>If you would like us to (confidentially) answer questions about your own life and home, what's working, what's not working, and how this relates to the Feng Shui way of seeing the world, do contact us:</p> </p><ul><li>Email Zoë at <a href="mailto:zoe@zoevitajames.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">zoe@zoevitajames.com</a> or direct message on Zoë's Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zoevitajames/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@zoevitajames</a>.</li><li>Email Richard at <a href="mailto:richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info</a> or through Richard's website <a href="https://open.acast.com/imperialfengshui.info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">imperialfengshui.info</a>, where you can also sign up to receive Richard’s monthly newsletter.</li></ul> </p>Sit back, listen and enjoy!</p><br />___________</p> </p>© 2024 Feng Shui: The Real Thing. All Rights Reserved.</p><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:28:10

Perfect Driveways & Your Forecast for the Earth Dragon month (April 2024)

Join Richard and Zoë as we discuss how to create a Perfect Driveway to attract and hold energy in front of a home before it calmly enters inside, to healthily nurture the lives of the people within.</p> </p>We also explain how to do this even if you live in an apartment.</p> </p>We then discuss what to expect from this new month of the Earth Dragon, April 2024, which opens on 4th April, including:</p> </p><ul><li>How to ride April 2024 for you as an individual based on your zodiac animal</li><li>Where to be in your space this month</li><li>Plus, two Auspicious Dates for all and how to use them.</li></ul> </p>We also answer some listener questions gratefully received, and share a few stories of our own, to inspire, intrigue and welcome you into this amazing space of Classical Feng Shui, the Real Thing.</p> </p>If you would like us to (confidentially) answer questions about your own home, life, where things are, what's working, what's not working, and how this relates to the Feng Shui way of seeing the world, do contact us:</p> </p><ul><li>Email Zoë at <a href="mailto:zoe@zoevitajames.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">zoe@zoevitajames.com</a> or direct message on Zoë's Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zoevitajames/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@zoevitajames</a>.</li><li>Email Richard at <a href="mailto:richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info</a> or through Richard's website <a href="https://open.acast.com/imperialfengshui.info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">imperialfengshui.info</a>, where you can also sign up to receive Richard’s monthly newsletter.</li></ul> </p>Enjoy!</p>___________</p> </p>© 2024 Feng Shui: The Real Thing. All Rights Reserved.</p><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:28:57

New Month of the Fire Rabbit, March 2024 - Who, What, Where and a Lucky Date for All

Join Richard and Zoë as we discuss what to expect from this new month of the Fire Rabbit, March 2024, which opens on 5th March, including:</p><br /></p><ul><li>How March 2024 may impact you as an individual, for each of the 12 zodiac animals</li><li>Where to be in your space for this month</li><li>And a helpful Auspicious Date for all.</li></ul><br /></p>We also answer some listener questions received last month, and share a few stories of our own, to inspire, intrigue and welcome you into this amazing space of Classical Feng Shui, the Real Thing.</p><br />If you would like us to (confidentially) answer questions about your own house, life, where things are, what's working, what's not working, and how this relates to the Feng Shui way of seeing the world, do contact us:</p><br /></p><ul><li>Email Zoë at <a href="mailto:zoe@zoevitajames.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">zoe@zoevitajames.com</a> or direct message on Zoë's Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zoevitajames/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@zoevitajames</a>.</li><li>Email Richard at <a href="mailto:richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info</a> or through Richard's website <a href="https://open.acast.com/imperialfengshui.info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">imperialfengshui.info</a>.</li></ul><br /></p>Enjoy!</p>___________</p><br />© 2024 Feng Shui: The Real Thing. All Rights Reserved.</p><br /></p><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:29:26

Welcome! Feng Shui for the New Year of the Wood Dragon 2024

Join Richard and Zoë as we enter the wonderful world, art and science of Classical Feng Shui, the real thing.</p><br />Listen to this first episode to hear all about the energy of the new year of the Wood Dragon 2024, which opens in February - what it means for you an an individual, and where to be, including:</p><br /></p><ul><li>How 2024 will affect each of the 12 zodiac animals</li><li>How the year will affect the space you live and work in</li><li>And what you can do about it. </li></ul><br /></p>We'll also be sharing a few stories of our own, to inspire and intrigue. </p><br />Do also send us your Feng Shui questions, be them personal or technical, for our (confidential) answers in future episodes - by email or Instagram, contact details are below.</p><br />Enjoy!</p><br />___________</p><br />Feng Shui: The Real Thing has been brought to you by Feng Shui Master Richard Ashworth and classical Feng Shui consultant Zoë Vita James.</p><br />To have your Ba Zi life chart debriefed and gain Feng Shui recommendations for your space, contact Zoë at <a href="mailto:zoe@zoevitajames.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">zoe@zoevitajames.com</a>. </p><br />To study Ba Zi, Classical Feng Shui or Qi Men Dun Jia, contact Richard at <a href="mailto:richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info</a>.</p><br />For monthly Classical Feng Shui advice subscribe to Richard's newsletter through his website <a href="imperialfengshui.info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">imperialfengshui.info</a>. </p><br />Follow Zoë on Instagram for regular tips and inspiration <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zoevitajames/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@zoevitajames</a>. </p><br />© 2024 Feng Shui: The Real Thing. All Rights Reserved.</p><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:31:06