Episodes

  • In The Spotlight: 12 Criteria for Perfect Internal Feng Shui
    Nov 28 2024

    Wondering how to achieve ideal Feng Shui, to support you and your loved ones?


    Listen to this episode 10, which is the 2nd episode of our 3-episode series on 'Perfect Feng Shui', to find out.


    In today's episode we move from perfect external feng shui to inside the home, bringing you our top 12 Criteria for Perfect Internal Structural Feng Shui.


    This will be incredibly helpful as a checklist if you are currently looking for a new home, or to measure up how well your current home supports you - and what you can do about it.


    To support you in your health, wealth and happiness, including joyful relationships.


    1. 00:00 - Introduction
    2. 05:00 - 12 Criteria for Perfect Internal Structure Feng Shui
    3. 21:28 - 2 Additional Top Tips
    4. 25:30 - Recap of the 12 Criteria


    If you would like us to (confidentially) answer questions about your own life and home, what’s working and not working, and how this relates to the Feng Shui way of living life, 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 where you can also sign up to receive Richard’s monthly newsletter and gain information on his Substack channel.

    Happy listening!

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    27 mins
  • New Month: Your Nov 2024 Forecast (Month Of The Wood Pig)
    Nov 3 2024

    How to best navigate this new month’s energies, in your personal actions and in your space?


    Listen to this episode 9 of Feng Shui: The Real Thing to find out.


    We’re bringing you our forecast for the new month of the Wood Pig, November 2024 - how to ride it, where to be in your space, AND an auspicious date for everyone.


    1. 00:56 - US Election Anticipations
    2. 02:56 - Client Stories Of The Month
    3. 09:35 - Forecast For The New Month Of The Wood Pig (November 2024)
    4. 13:32 - Where To Be In Your Space This Month
    5. 15:44 - Auspicious Date For Everyone
    6. 16:52 - Zodiac Animal Forecasts For This Month


    To find out your personal zodiac animals from your birth details, refer to the following guide with different nuance depending on whether the animal rules your Year, Month, Day, Hour or Life House pillar:


    1. Rat: 1948, 60, 72, 84, 96; in December*; 11pm-1am**; and on certain days***
    2. Ox: 1949, 61, 73, 85, 97; in January; 1-3am; and on certain days
    3. Tiger: 1950, 62, 74, 86, 98; in February; 3-5am; and on certain days
    4. Rabbit: 1951, 63, 75, 87, 99; in March; 5-7am; and on certain days
    5. Dragon: 1952, 64, 76, 88, 2000; in April; 7-9am; and on certain days
    6. Snake: 1941, 53, 65, 77, 89; in May; 9-11am; and on certain days
    7. Horse: 1942, 54, 66, 78, 90; in June; 11am-1pm; and on certain days
    8. Sheep: 1943, 55, 67, 79, 91; in July; 1-3pm; and on certain days
    9. Monkey: 1944, 56, 68, 80, 92; in August; 3-5pm; and on certain days
    10. Rooster: 1945, 57, 69, 81, 93; in September; 5-7pm; and on certain days
    11. Dog: 1946, 58, 70, 82, 94; in October; 7-9pm; and on certain days
    12. Pig: 1947, 59, 71, 83, 95; in November; 9-11pm; and on certain days


    * Solar months start a few days later than Gregorian months.

    ** Adjust if born during daylight savings.

    *** You’ll need a chinese calendar to find out your Day animal or ask Zoë.


    If you would like us to (confidentially) answer questions about your own life and home, what’s working and not working, and how this relates to the Feng Shui way of seeing the world, 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 where you can also sign up to receive Richard’s monthly newsletter and gain information on his Substack channel.

    Happy listening!

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

    Want to know how to find the right home and avoid a wrong one?


    Listen to this new episode of Feng Shui: The Real Thing to find out.


    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.


    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!


    • 00:00 Intro
    • 01:02 12 Criteria for Perfect (External) Feng Shui
    • 17:10 Recap of the 12 Criteria
    • 18:48 Forecast for the Water Rooster month (7th Sept 2024 – 8th October 2024)
    • 20:30 Where to be and not to be this month
    • 21:42 Lucky day for all
    • 22:34 Forecasts for the 12 zodiac animals
    • 26:40 Summary


    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:


    1. Rat: 1948, 60, 72, 84, 96; in December*; 11pm-1am**; and on certain days***
    2. Ox: 1949, 61, 73, 85, 97; in January*; 1-3am**; and on certain days***
    3. Tiger: 1950, 62, 74, 86, 98; in February*; 3-5am**; and on certain days***
    4. Rabbit: 1951, 63, 75, 87, 99; in March*; 5-7am**; and on certain days
    5. Dragon: 1952, 64, 76, 88, 2000; in April*; 7-9am**; and on certain days***
    6. Snake: 1941, 53, 65, 77, 89; in May*; 9-11am**; and on certain days***
    7. Horse: 1942, 54, 66, 78, 90; in June*; 11am-1pm**; and on certain days***
    8. Sheep: 1943, 55, 67, 79, 91; in July*; 1-3pm**; and on certain days***
    9. Monkey: 1944, 56, 68, 80, 92; in August*; 3-5pm**; and on certain days***
    10. Rooster: 1945, 57, 69, 81, 93; in September*; 5-7pm**; and on certain days***
    11. Dog: 1946, 58, 70, 82, 94; in October*; 7-9pm**; and on certain days***
    12. 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 if born during daylight savings.

    *** You’ll need a Chinese calendar or please ask us.


    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:

    • 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.

    Happy listening!

    ___________

    © 2024 Feng Shui: The Real Thing. All Rights Reserved.


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    28 mins
  • Summer Special: Highlights From The Last Six Months
    Aug 9 2024

    Want to know what the colour of your door or the direction you sleep in might say about you?

    Listen to this new episode of Feng Shui: The Real Thing to find out.

    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.

    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!

    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:

    • Zoë at zoe@zoevitajames.com or DM on Zoë's Instagram @zoevitajames.
    • Richard at richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info or through Richard's website imperialfengshui.info where you can also sign up to receive Richard’s monthly newsletter and gain more information on his new Substack channel.

    Happy listening!

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    16 mins
  • How are Glastonbury, Girl Power & No. 9 Connected? Your Forecast For The Metal Sheep Month (July 2024)
    Jul 6 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.


    We also offer our prognosis for the new month of the Metal Sheep, July 2024, including:


    • Your forecast as an individual based on your zodiac animals
    • Where to be in your space
    • A lucky day for all.


    We also answer some listener questions gratefully received.

    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:

    • Email Zoë at zoe@zoevitajames.com or direct message on Zoë's Instagram @zoevitajames.
    • Email Richard at richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info or through Richard's website imperialfengshui.info where you can also sign up to receive Richard’s monthly newsletter and gain more information on his new Substack channel.

    Enjoy!

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    32 mins
  • What Your Front Door Says About You + Your Forecast For The Metal Horse Month (June 2024)
    Jun 5 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.


    We also offer our prognosis for the new month of the Metal Horse, June 2024, including:


    • Your forecast as an individual based on your zodiac animals
    • Where to be in your space
    • A lucky day for all.


    We also answer some listener questions gratefully received.

    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:

    • Email Zoë at zoe@zoevitajames.com or direct message on Zoë's Instagram @zoevitajames.
    • Email Richard at richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info or through Richard's website imperialfengshui.info where you can also sign up to receive Richard’s monthly newsletter and gain more information on his new Substack channel.

    Sit back, listen and enjoy!

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    30 mins
  • Do People Look Like Their Homes? Your Forecast For The Earth Snake Month (May 2024)
    May 4 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.


    We also offer our forecast for the new month of the Earth Snake, May 2025, including:


    • Your forecast as an individual based on your zodiac animals
    • Where to be in your space
    • Lucky day for all.


    We also answer some listener questions gratefully received.

    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:

    • Email Zoë at zoe@zoevitajames.com or direct message on Zoë's Instagram @zoevitajames.
    • Email Richard at richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info or through Richard's website imperialfengshui.info, where you can also sign up to receive Richard’s monthly newsletter.

    Sit back, listen and enjoy!


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    28 mins
  • Perfect Driveways & Your Forecast for the Earth Dragon month (April 2024)
    Apr 3 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.

    We also explain how to do this even if you live in an apartment.

    We then discuss what to expect from this new month of the Earth Dragon, April 2024, which opens on 4th April, including:

    • How to ride April 2024 for you as an individual based on your zodiac animal
    • Where to be in your space this month
    • Plus, two Auspicious Dates for all and how to use them.

    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.

    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:

    • Email Zoë at zoe@zoevitajames.com or direct message on Zoë's Instagram @zoevitajames.
    • Email Richard at richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info or through Richard's website imperialfengshui.info, where you can also sign up to receive Richard’s monthly newsletter.

    Enjoy!

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    29 mins