“Traditional Feng Shui: Symbols of Living Space,” will be presented by Wyming Sun at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 11, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

This event is free of charge and is open to the public. There is no registration.

Traced to 1100 B.C.E., when it meant "to read the land," feng shui can be thought of as “the path of healing energy through a human's surroundings. Classical feng shui is about the circulation of "chi," in addition to the surroundings of a dwelling and the body types of those using the space.

True feng shui, Sun says, is not about good luck, mirrors, or relationship corners, but involves mathematics, physics and many years of study. The goal is to harness energy forces and establish harmony between an individual and the environment.

In feng shui design, there are four main principles to know:

• Chi: Chi is the vital life force or energy. Chi is a major component to consider when it comes to designing your home with feng shui.
• Commanding position: This refers to the spot in a room farthest from the door (but not in direct line with it). The commanding position designates where you'll want to spend the most time in a space. You will want to have a clear line of sight to the door from the commanding position to have the best feng shui possible.
• Bagua: Bagua is the feng shui energy map. It is a Chinese word that means "eight areas." Each of these areas relates to a particular life area.
• Five elements: The five elements of feng shui are earth, metal, wind, water, and fire. When incorporating feng shui into your home, you will often want to balance these five elements.

Wyming Sun is a feng shui consultant who lives in New Orleans. His company is House Magic Feng Shui.

For more information regarding this presentation, contact Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming for the library, at (504) 889-8143 or wcsmith@jefferson.lib.la.us.