The Three Coordinate Powers/Three Realms Of Influence
(This is an excerpt from a University Of Metaphysical Sciences course at www.umsonline.org,
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Feng Shui is described as “The Art of Placement.” As we have learned, this practice includes looking at the outer and inner placement of creation, and the relationships between the forces of the cosmos. The “three coordinate powers” refers to the triune of heaven, earth, and human, and how each interacts with the other. Heaven corresponds to time; the methods used to discern placement in the heavens is astrology. Earth corresponds to space; the methods used to discern placement in space are the compass, and working with actual forms in space. In Feng Shui: Step-By-Step (1996), Simmons tells us, “The human relationship to heaven and earth constitutes the outer level (of the practice). Horoscopes are drawn to find your relationship to heaven. Compass and form the methods, based on the same underlying principles as horoscope methods, are used to find and adjust your relationship to earth.
To understand how the principles of heaven and earth relate to one another—how they balance and interact with one another, and how they can be brought together in perfect harmony in men—constitutes the inner level. The principles of heaven and earth are the Father and Mother of all phenomena. Man uses the principles of heaven and earth for good or ill. When we live in harmony with our essential nature and allow the principles of heaven and earth to interact freely and naturally through us, our environment becomes harmonious and radiant with vital energy. Conversely, if we lose the real character of our essential nature and abuse the principles of heaven and earth, our environment falls into confusion and discord. To quote Chang Tzu, “If you get the Tao, there is no effect that cannot be produced; if you miss it, there is no effect that can."
Learn how to create balance in heaven and cosmic space by using Feng Shui principles as well as other Taoist ancient ritual tools such as the power of Chi. Create tranquility, harmony, and peace in an area realm with the energy force you manifest by using symbolic elements from earth. Change the mood of your environment when you cycle and center your universe through meditation and breathing. Maintain healthy life where you reside with a placement system and design wisdom of transformation.