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.
In this episode
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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.
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Energy weather: What the Rooster month brings in a Snake year—endings → beginnings, polish, elegance, communication upgrades.
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Element check-in: Why yin wood creativity meets yin metal refinement—and when to lean on Water if your Day Master is Yin Metal.
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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).
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Nature prescriptions: Forest bathing, barefoot grounding, and why September–November wood energy loves you outside more than “activating” wood sectors at home this month.
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Feng shui compass tips (September):
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Luckiest sectors: South, South-West, West, North
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Trickier sectors: North-East, East, South-East, North-West → add appropriate remedies and go gently
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Your diary, sorted — 3 “banging” good dates (for everyone):
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9 September (best 15:00–17:00 and 19:00–21:00) — success, heavenly happiness, relationship uplift
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17 September — romance, weddings, stability, long-term moves, study starts, investments
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23 September — openings, acquisitions, business launches; communications smooth as Rooster energy beds in
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Key takeaways
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September Rooster Month Feng Shui: Expect refinement, polish, and better communication after the 23rd.
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Chinese Astrology (BaZi) tips: Strong yin wood can feel pressurised against yin metal—support with Water (Blue Mind practices).
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Feng Shui Directions September: Prioritise S/ SW/ W/ N; apply cures in NE/ E/ SE/ NW.
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Wellbeing: Use water, nature, forest bathing, grounding to regulate and inspire.
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Lucky Dates September: 9th, 17th, 23rd—bookmark for proposals, launches, romance, and big conversations.
Links & mentions
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Chloe’s behind-the-scenes stories & essays: Substack – @ChloePresents
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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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