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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The Fire Horse year of 2026 is fast, catalytic, and highly visible — and knowing how to work with it makes all the difference.

In this special full-year episode, Zoë Vita-James and Feng Shui Master Richard Ashworth guide you through the energetic landscape of 2026, sharing how to align with the year practically, personally, and within your home or workplace.

You’ll hear:

• The overall “weather” of the Fire Horse year
• Clear guidance on what to do where in your space — including where to activate and where to be more cautious
• Practical advice for supporting wellbeing, prosperity, and ease
• Personal forecasts for each of the 12 Chinese Zodiac Animals

All shared through the lens of authentic classical Feng Shui and Ba Zi astrology, drawn from over three decades of combined experience working with these systems in real homes and real lives.

Going deeper

As Zoë shares in this episode, the real power of forecasting lies in understanding your Ba Zi chart — starting with the patterns and relationships between all four pillars.

From 4th February, Zoë is offering a bespoke written 2026 forecast, created from your own Four Pillars, highlighting what is most pertinent for you around wellbeing, prosperity, and relationships.

This — and how to align your space — can also be explored further in Zoë’s 90-minute 1:1 Feng Shui Clinic on Zoom.

To enquire, email Zoë.

If you’d like to learn more about studying Ba Zi and Classical Feng Shui, contact Richard.

Richard also has a new book out, ‘I Talk to the Animals’, available from all good book shops.

If you have a question you’d like us to answer (confidentially) in a future episode, do get in touch — we’d love to hear from you.

Contact details:

• Zoë — zoe@zoevitajames.com | Instagram @zoevitajames

• Richard — richardashworth@imperialfengshui.info | imperialfengshui.info

Enjoy — and welcome to the Fire Horse year.

Find Your Animals:

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

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

** For your Day animal you’ll need a Chinese calendar or to know your Ba Zi.

*** 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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