{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65bd0dc30fb47b0017b7914f/693908326957d1e18109221a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Your December 2025 Forecast for the Earth Rat Month","description":"<p>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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>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 <a href=\"mailto:zoe@zoevitajames.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Zoë</a> with your date of birth to find out.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>And if you have a question that you’d like us to (confidentially) answer in a future episode, message us:</p><p>&nbsp;</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> to also sign up for Richard’s monthly newsletter and information on his Substack channel.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;Enjoy!</p><p><br></p><p>___________</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Find Your Animals:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ol><li>Rat:&nbsp;1948, 60, 72, 84, 96; in December*; on certain days**, 11pm-1am***</li><li>Ox:&nbsp;1949, 61, 73, 85, 97; in January; on certain days; 1-3am</li><li>Tiger:&nbsp;&nbsp;1950, 62, 74, 86, 98; in February; on certain days; 3-5am</li><li>Rabbit:&nbsp;1951, 63, 75, 87, 99; in March; on certain days; 5-7am</li><li>Dragon:&nbsp;1952, 64, 76, 88, 2000; in April; on certain days; 7-9am</li><li>Snake:&nbsp;1941, 53, 65, 77, 89; in May; on certain days; 9-11am</li><li>Horse:&nbsp;1942, 54, 66, 78, 90; in June; on certain days; 11am-1pm</li><li>Sheep:&nbsp;1943, 55, 67, 79, 91; in July; on certain days; 1-3pm</li><li>Monkey:&nbsp;1944, 56, 68, 80, 92; in August; on certain days; 3-5pm</li><li>Rooster:&nbsp;1945, 57, 69, 81, 93; in September; on certain days; 5-7pm</li><li>Dog:&nbsp;1946, 58, 70, 82, 94; in October; on certain days; 7-9pm</li><li>Pig:&nbsp;1947, 59, 71, 83, 95; in November; on certain days; 9-11pm.</li></ol><p><br></p><p>* Solar Months start a few days later than Gregorian months.</p><p>** For your Day animal you’ll need a chinese calendar or ask <a href=\"mailto:zoe@zoevitajames.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Zoë</a>.</p><p>*** Adjust the hour if born during daylight savings.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Note: there are nuanced meanings depending on whether the animal is in your Year, Month, Day or Hour, as explained in this episode.</p><p>___________</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>© 2025 Feng Shui: The Real Thing. All Rights Reserved.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Zoë Vita James and Richard Ashworth"}