As we step into a new calendar year, we are still energetically completing the final stages of the Yin Wood Snake year. In this solo episode of Smashing Secrets Feng Shui, Jo offers a calm, reflective January 2026 Feng Shui forecast, guiding you through this important transitional moment before the Fire Horse year fully arrives in February.

January carries Yin Earth Ox energy — a stabilising, refining influence that invites reflection, integration, and thoughtful preparation. Jo explores how the lessons of 2025 are crystallising now, why this is a powerful month for making real commitments rather than empty resolutions, and how to work consciously with the intensifying fire energy of Period 9.

This episode covers:

• The energetic themes of January 2026 and the closing phase of the Snake year

• How to balance the rising Fire Horse energy with rest, reflection, and Yin practices

• Flying Star Feng Shui guidance for the month, including the most supportive areas of the home and those best kept calm

• How to use the South, Southwest, Northwest, and Centre sectors for creativity, opportunity, vitality, and momentum

• Areas to approach with care, including the North, Northeast, and East

• BaZi animal insights for the month, highlighting which signs may find January easier or more challenging

• Why meditation, nature, art, and stillness are especially important right now

This is a grounding, practical episode designed to help you enter 2026 feeling prepared, centred, and energetically aligned — rather than rushed or overwhelmed. A perfect listen if you’re looking to start the year with intention, clarity, and balance.

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In this powerful new episode of Smashing Secrets Feng Shui, Chloe and Jo dive deep into a month filled with transformation, breakthrough moments, and emotional alchemy. From Chloe’s freediving journey in Dahab to intense breathwork sessions that unlocked deep trauma release, this episode explores how mind over matter, water, fire, and energy cycles shape our inner world.

Jo unpacks the snake–pig clash, November’s fire–water turbulence, and how Mercury Retrograde has stirred old patterns to the surface. Together, they reflect on emotional shifts, personal healing, and the unexpected clarity that comes from pushing your limits—whether underwater or across burning coals.

Then, they look ahead:

✨ What does the Earth Rat month bring from 7 December?

✨ Why December is a powerful time for planting intentions for 2026

✨ How fire and water energy shape love, luck, creativity, and personal breakthroughs

✨ Which directions and sectors offer support, stability, or expansion this month?

Expect stories, laughter, emotional truth, ancient wisdom, and practical Feng Shui insights to help you navigate the final weeks of the year with clarity, grounding, and purpose.

If you’ve experienced emotional shifts, breakthroughs, or big inner changes this month — you’re not alone. The stars, elements, and energies are working with you.

Tune in, breathe deep, and welcome the transformation.

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In this Halloween-special episode of Smashing Secrets Feng Shui, Chloe and Jo dive into a powerful November forecast — exploring fire–water energy, flying stars, astrology crossovers, and the transformational cycle we’re entering.

We’re at the tail-end of a Fire Dog month and stepping into a powerful Fire Pig month, bringing emotion, momentum and big change energy. Expect rapid shifts, unexpected opportunities, and a huge focus on the heart, creativity and personal expression.

Jo explains how this incoming phase links to Period 9, why fire energy is so activating, and how to stay grounded as intensity builds. We talk about:

✨ Fire–water dynamics & emotional intensity

✨ Which BaZi signs feel this most (Snake, Pig, Tiger, Goat, Rabbit, Horse)

✨ Fuyun month – doubled flying stars & boosted energy sectors

✨ Where you might want to avoid renovations

✨ Using meditation, kindness & qi energy practices

✨ Navigating change without falling into fear

✨ Manifestation, synchronicities & “right place, right time” alignment

✨ Chloe’s creative season – film premieres, performance, radio & stage confidence

We also share personal updates — including Chloe’s new documentary release, creative community magic, thoughts on stand-up comedy, and leaning into heart-led living.

This is a time for courage, creativity, spiritual awareness and momentum. Plant seeds now — breakthroughs are coming.

• Rapid change & emotional depth

• Heart + intuition over logic

• Opportunity, visibility & creative growth

• Letting go, rebirth & new pathways

• Choosing courage over fear

• Aligning space, timing & intention with feng shui

• Meditate + connect to breath

• Tune into intuition and heart energy

• Avoid impulsive decisions if overwhelmed

• Be kind — to yourself + others

• Consider activating supportive home sectors (SE, S, SW, W, E)

• Use this month to start creative projects or collaborations

• Tranquility Tribe remote Reiki meditations

• Qi Men Dun Jia + spiritual feng shui

• Chloe’s documentary (link in @chloepresents bio)

• Screenshot & share to stories

• Tag us at @smashingsecrets

• Leave a review to help more people find us

Lots of love & powerful November energy ✨

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This week on Smashing Secrets Feng Shui, Chloe and Jo ride the wave from a very real forest-fire moment (with a heroic cat Theo) to the soothing science of Blue Mind, before landing on your feng shui guide for September. We unpack the shift from Monkey month → Rooster month (starts 7 September) in a Snake year, what that means for BaZi (Chinese astrology), and how to work with yin wood over yin metal for clarity, creativity and calmer communication.

• Storytime: Chloe stumbles on a live fire in Epping Forest and rallies help (and records an interview!)—a lesson in intuition, earth energy and serendipity.

• Energy weather: What the Rooster month brings in a Snake year—endings → beginnings, polish, elegance, communication upgrades.

• Element check-in: Why yin wood creativity meets yin metal refinement—and when to lean on Water if your Day Master is Yin Metal.

• Blue Mind 101: Remembering Dr Wallace J. Nichols—why being in/near/on/under water calms the nervous system (and how to tap it when anxiety spikes).

• Nature prescriptions: Forest bathing, barefoot grounding, and why September–November wood energy loves you outside more than “activating” wood sectors at home this month.

• Feng shui compass tips (September):

  • Luckiest sectors: South, South-West, West, North

  • Trickier sectors: North-East, East, South-East, North-West → add appropriate remedies and go gently

• Your diary, sorted — 3 “banging” good dates (for everyone):

  • 9 September (best 15:00–17:00 and 19:00–21:00) — success, heavenly happiness, relationship uplift

  • 17 September — romance, weddings, stability, long-term moves, study starts, investments

  • 23 September — openings, acquisitions, business launches; communications smooth as Rooster energy beds in

• September Rooster Month Feng Shui: Expect refinement, polish, and better communication after the 23rd.

• Chinese Astrology (BaZi) tips: Strong yin wood can feel pressurised against yin metal—support with Water (Blue Mind practices).

• Feng Shui Directions September: Prioritise S/ SW/ W/ N; apply cures in NE/ E/ SE/ NW.

• Wellbeing: Use water, nature, forest bathing, grounding to regulate and inspire.

• Lucky Dates September: 9th, 17th, 23rd—bookmark for proposals, launches, romance, and big conversations.

• Chloe’s behind-the-scenes stories & essays: Substack – @ChloePresents

• Support extra tips, monthly cures & deep-dives: Patreon – Smashing Secrets Feng Shui

If you enjoyed today’s mix of feng shui, Chinese astrology, and a dash of real-life adventure, share the episode with a friend and tag us with what you’re planning on 9th, 17th, or 23rd. Lots of love! 💛

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In this episode of Smashing Secrets, Chloe and Jo settle in with a cup (or several!) of tea and dive into a soulful mix of stories, energy shifts, and spiritual insights. From the magic of matcha ceremonies and tea rituals to deep personal transformations, this one flows between laughter, synchronicities, and those unexpected “full-circle” moments.

Chloe shares her recent adventures — from camping under the stars in Wales to connecting with Celtic traditions, community, and nature — and how it sparked a wave of personal growth, creativity, and healing.

Jo unpacks the potent energies of the Monkey month and Snake year in BaZi astrology, exploring how this period can stir endings, new beginnings, and karmic release. Together, they discuss:

✨ The significance of tea ceremonies and how rituals deepen connection

✨ Chloe’s healing journey at Camp Out Festival & Green Man

✨ The Monkey + Snake energy combo and what it means for change, travel, and transformation

✨ How the Hungry Ghost Month (23rd Aug – 21st Sept) impacts energy, intuition, and spiritual protection

✨ Tips for staying grounded, protecting your qi, and embracing positive rituals

✨ Synchronicities, moth symbolism, and personal stories you won’t want to miss

Whether you’re curious about feng shui, BaZi astrology, spiritual portals, or simply seeking comfort and connection in uncertain times, this episode is full of insights to guide you through change with softness and intention.

Get ready for an August packed with mischief, strategy, transformation, and hidden revelations as the Yang Wood Monkey swings into action — and locks eyes with the cunning Snake.

In this episode of Smashing Secrets Feng Shui, Chloe and her mum Jo break down what this powerful cosmic pairing means for your relationships, career moves, home energy, and personal transformation.

You’ll discover:

• 🌳 The Yang Wood Monkey’s clever, quick-witted energy — and how to use it without letting it cut you down.

• 🐍 Snake strategy and transformation — shedding old skins, unearthing truths, and sparking breakthrough moments.

• ⚖️ How the Monkey–Snake dynamic can create both creative tension and strategic opportunities.

• 🏠 Feng Shui flying star updates for your home or office — including which areas to keep calm, and where to tap into romance, wealth, and victory luck this month.

• 💡 Why words matter more than ever — and how to avoid sharp-tongued slip-ups that could cause misunderstandings.

• 🔮 Which Chinese zodiac signs will thrive this month… and which may face clashes, surprises, and unexpected revelations.

PLUS: Chloe shares her cheesy-but-brilliant monthly Smashing Secrets tip — perfect for navigating August’s cosmic chessboard.

If you’re ready to ride the wave of strategic transformation (and avoid the hidden pitfalls), this episode is your essential cosmic forecast.

🎧 Press play for your August Feng Shui and BaZi insights — and learn how to step into your most authentic, empowered self.

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This heartfelt and hilarious episode of Smashing Secrets Feng Shui dives into the emotional power of letting go. Chloe and Jo talk emotional detoxing, moon rituals, feng shui tips for shifting stagnant energy, and the astrology of the Cancer new moon. Expect giggles, grounding wisdom, and rituals you can try at home — from salt water soaks to nutmeg baths. If you’re navigating emotional overwhelm, energetic blocks or just want a soft reset, this one’s for you.

✨ What’s inside:

• The transformative energy of June & July in both feng shui and astrology

• Chloe’s personal poem on healing, memory, and renewal

• Rituals you can try at home: salt water, incense, moon bathing, and even nutmeg in the bath

• Jo’s insight into anger as a tool for manifestation

• An intro to Ho’oponopono and using emotion as fuel for intention

• How to use the north sector of your home to release and complete cycles

• Why your messy emotions are valid, necessary — and sometimes funny

💙 Plus:

• Chloe’s take on her Chinese herbal medicine journey

• A reminder that even your hair can reflect your inner storm 🌪️

• A LOT of mother–daughter interruptions

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Smashing Secrets Feng Shui has been brought to you by Mother-Daughter Duo Jo and Chloe Russell.

For in-depth monthly horoscopes and other Feng Shui and Chinese astrology updates, subscribe to our Patreon: patreon.com/smashingsecrets

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