Chapter III
Step Four
This step leads us to the world of the stars, star clouds and milky ways. This represents a
finer quality of energy that is related to the higher world of the mind and the spirit. Taoist
masters observed several thousand of years ago that the North Star always keeps its
position while the 28 constellations turn around it.
For this reason Taoists have always seen the North Star as the center of the star world
and also as the gate to the spiritual realm and the Tao. In the planetary and stellar medi-
tation, we first connect with the North Star. In this way we deeply penetrate into the star
world. Then connections with galaxies are established that are related to the Five Pal-
aces/Elements.
Astrological studies of the 12 or 28 constellations combined with intensive meditation
on the individual qualities of these signs can deepen our connection with the star world
and can greatly accelerate our spiritual advancement. This is, however, a quite advanced
and complex practice.
Step Five
We will combine the two most extreme poles in the star world: the ultra yang force of a
quasar, with the ultra yin force of a black hole. We will use an uplifting spiral of these two
to project an awareness in the pure yang unmanifested world.
Step Six
Here we go beyond the realm of phenomena and the realm of Chi into the realm of the
spiritual laws, five elements, the triple unity, polarity and the pure law.
Step Seven
Figure 3.25 on the structure of the universe shows different layers in the universe and
how to find them in the body.
The energy core of these different layers are all lined up on the Central Thrusting
Channel that is located in the center between the perineum and the crown point. Step
seven is what we call ‘being and living the source continuously in a state of absolute
freedom’. We could also call this level zero because all separation will end in this state.
The connection and integration of the essence of these core points into our body will
automatically raise our energy and awareness level and in this way trigger the connection
with more subtle universal frequencies. In this way your body and the universe are be-
coming one. All your actions and your presence become an effortless reflection of the Tao
itself.
Each of the seven steps described above is accompanied by major changes in all
aspects of the practitioner’s life.