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 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   Key takeaways 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.   Links & mentions 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! 💛   ______   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 For monthly Feng Shui advice subscribe to our newsletter through our website smashingsecrets.com Follow us on Twitter for daily updates @smashingsecret Follow us on Instagram for weekly updates @smashingsecrets To watch our episodes on subscribe to our YouTube © 2025 Smashing Secrets. All Rights Reserved.