Smashing Secrets Feng Shui

Jo Russell and Chloe Russell

Mother-daughter duo, Jo and Chloe Russell, have open conversations about all things Feng Shui. Jo Russell has been a Chinese Feng Shui consultant for over 25 years and has completed Feng Shui out reach including published books and taught globally. Her daughter Chloe aspires to build a bridge between Society and Feng Shui by opening up an array of everyday life topics to Jo and hearing how they reflect in Feng Shui.

  1. Sep 18

    Does Your Home Feel “Off”? 5 Signs Your Chi Needs a Reset

    Does your home look perfectly fine but still feel heavy, uncomfortable or strangely unsettled? You may be noticing the effects of blocked or stagnant chi. In this episode of Smashing Secrets Feng Shui, Jo reveals five important signs that your home’s energy needs a feng shui reset. As the intense energy of the 2026 Fire Horse year begins to cool and condense, this is the ideal time to observe your surroundings, release accumulated energy and restore a greater sense of balance, support and flow. Discover how your home may be affecting your sleep, motivation, relationships, wellbeing and ability to move forward. Jo explores the feng shui of your main entrance, bedroom and the centre, or Tai Chi, of your home, as well as the importance of the surrounding landscape and the protective Celestial Tortoise position behind your property. You’ll learn how to recognise common signs of stagnant chi, including: A home or room that feels “off” for no obvious reason A blocked, cluttered or unwelcoming entrance Poor sleep in a bedroom that doesn’t feel restful Delays, unfinished projects and a lack of motivation Repeated breakages, flickering lights or persistent problems A home that feels exposed, unsupported or difficult to settle in Jo also shares simple and practical feng shui remedies to help activate positive chi, clear stagnant energy and create a calmer, more supportive home. These gentle changes, from improving lighting and removing clutter to opening pathways and strengthening your property’s boundaries, can make a meaningful difference without expensive renovations or dramatic alterations. If your home feels stuck, your energy may be telling you it’s time for a reset. Start observing your space, make one positive change and notice what begins to shift.

  2. Aug 23

    Is Your Home Draining Your Energy? Feng Shui, Chi & the Hidden Power of Your Environment

    Is your home supporting your health, relationships and prosperity, or could the Feng Shui of your environment actually be draining your energy? In this episode of Smashing Secrets Feng Shui, we go back to the foundations of Classical Feng Shui and explore how the physical environment around your home can influence the quality and movement of Chi long before you begin working with Flying Stars, BaZi or Qi Men Dun Jia. As we move into the autumn energy of 2026, we look at why your surroundings, landscape and the physical form of your property matter, and how seemingly simple features such as hills, roads, neighbouring buildings, pathways and your front entrance can affect the way energy reaches and moves through your home. We explore Form School Feng Shui, including the Four Celestial Animals, the Black Tortoise, Green Dragon, White Tiger and Red Phoenix, and what they can reveal about support, opportunity, balance and the flow of energy around your property. You’ll also discover how to look at your home through the eyes of Chi: where energy enters, whether it can gather, how it moves through your rooms, and what features such as clutter, staircases, narrow entrances or fast-moving pathways might be doing to that flow. In this episode: How your surrounding landscape affects the Feng Shui of your home Why Form School Feng Shui comes before Flying Stars How to tell whether your property feels supported or exposed The meaning of the Black Tortoise, Green Dragon, White Tiger and Red Phoenix Why the main entrance is considered the Chi mouth of the home How the Ming Tang or Bright Hall allows energy to gather How clutter and obstacles can disrupt the flow of Chi What staircases, pathways and room layouts can do to household energy How to assess the Yin and Yang balance of your environment A simple exercise for seeing your home as if you were Chi entering it for the first time Before reaching for Feng Shui cures, colours, crystals or wealth activations, this episode invites you to start with something much more fundamental: the relationship between your home, the landscape around it and the energy it is actually able to receive. If your home has ever felt strangely exhausting, unsettled or simply “off”, this episode may help you understand why.

  3. Jul 17

    Can't Sleep? Bedroom Feng Shui Tips for Better Sleep, Relationships & Wellbeing

    Is your bedroom helping you rest, or keeping you awake? In this episode of Smashing Secrets Feng Shui, Jo explores how your bedroom layout, furniture placement and Feng Shui can influence your sleep, wellbeing and relationships, especially during periods of hot weather when rest can feel impossible. Discover practical Feng Shui tips to create a calming bedroom that supports deep sleep, emotional balance and stronger relationships. Jo explains why your bedroom is one of the most important spaces in your home, how yin and yang energy affects your wellbeing, and the simple changes that could make a real difference. In this episode you'll learn: 🌙 Why the bedroom is the most important Yin space in your home 🛏️ The best Feng Shui bed position for sleep and security ❤️ How bedroom layout can influence relationships and attract love 📱 Why mirrors, clutter and technology may be disrupting your rest 🌬️ How fans, windows and room layout affect your energy during hot weather 🧭 How your personal Gua and Eight Mansions can improve sleep and wellbeing ✨ Easy Feng Shui changes you can make tonight This episode is perfect if you're interested in: Bedroom Feng Shui Better sleep Sleep hygiene Home wellbeing Relationship Feng Shui Blue Mind & mindful living Yin and Yang Holistic health 🎧 Want to discover your personal best sleeping direction? Join our Patreon, where Jo shares personalised Gua directions based on your year of birth, along with exclusive Feng Shui guidance not available on the podcast.

  4. Jul 3

    July’s Fire Energy Is Still Rising: Your 2026 Feng Shui Forecast

    July brings another wave of powerful fire energy as the Yin Wood Goat month combines with the Fire Horse year and the intensity of Period 9. But after the overwhelming double Horse energy of June, could this month offer a more focused, creative and manageable path forward? In this episode of Smashing Secrets Feng Shui, Jo explores the energetic shift arriving from 7 July and explains how July’s Flying Stars could influence your home, health, relationships, communication, career and finances. Discover: Why July’s Wood Goat energy continues to fuel the fire How to channel momentum without becoming stressed or overcommitted Which areas of your home support wealth, creativity, romance and progress Why the south and west need extra calm and protection this month How the north could unlock new financial opportunities Simple Feng Shui cures using metal, water, light and decluttering Why careful communication could help you avoid conflict, gossip and misunderstandings The best sectors for completing projects, improving wellbeing and attracting long-term success July’s energy is fast, passionate and full of potential, but balance is essential. Learn how to keep your home—and yourself—cool, calm and grounded while making the most of the month’s opportunities. Patreon members can access a deeper Flying Stars forecast, including additional Feng Shui cures, activations and personalised recommendations.

  5. Jun 19

    Are You Standing at the Yang Edge? June 2026 Feng Shui Guidance for Visibility, Timing and Opportunity

    In this episode of Smashing Secrets Feng Shui, Jo explores the concept of the “Yang Edge”, the powerful energetic threshold where yang energy reaches its peak and the moment for action arrives. As June 2026 brings us close to the summer solstice, fire energy is at its strongest. This is a time of visibility, movement, courage and opportunity, especially for those who feel ready to step forward, share their knowledge, launch an idea, or become more visible in their work and life. Jo explains how this principle appears throughout Feng Shui, BaZi, Qi Men Dun Jia, Daoist philosophy and the I Ching, showing how timing, environment and personal action all interact through the trilogy of luck: Heaven Luck, Earth Luck and Man Luck. You’ll learn how to recognise the signs of standing at your own Yang Edge, from repeated opportunities and synchronicities to the feeling of excitement and fear arriving at the same time. Jo also shares practical Feng Shui guidance for June 2026, including which areas of the home may offer the most support for communication, creativity, grounding, prosperity and taking that next brave step. This episode is for anyone feeling the pull towards change, visibility or forward movement, but who may still be hesitating at the edge.   ______   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 Instagram for weekly updates @smashingsecrets © 2026 Smashing Secrets. All Rights Reserved.

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Mother-daughter duo, Jo and Chloe Russell, have open conversations about all things Feng Shui. Jo Russell has been a Chinese Feng Shui consultant for over 25 years and has completed Feng Shui out reach including published books and taught globally. Her daughter Chloe aspires to build a bridge between Society and Feng Shui by opening up an array of everyday life topics to Jo and hearing how they reflect in Feng Shui.

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