Rat months (December) tend to be talkative times of the year. With the 1-energy at the heart of your space this month, together with the mud-in-the-mouth Earth Rat's monthly energy and the backdrop of a challenging Snake year to date, this calls for a month of letting your hair down, relaxed chats and chilling.

Join Richard and Zoe as they talk you through their ways to harness the shifting energies of the month – where to be in your space, what to do where and when, and precise advice personalised to each zodiac Animal sign to easefully ride this month and come out smiling.

To make the most of 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 date of birth to find out.

And if you have a question that you’d like us to (confidentially) answer in a future episode, message 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. 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 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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