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Eight Forces:
Four Yin : Earth, Lake, Wind, Water.
Four Yang Forces:Heaven, Thunder and Lightning, Fire, Mountain.
- The entire congregation sits in meditation to fill the room with a warm, heartfelt smiling energy, setting the scene for the ceremony to occur.
-To initiate the ceremony and activate the forces the couple lights the eight candles at the outer edge of the Pakua.
- "The Spiritual Union Of The Tao" is then read by the Emcee
- Then the Master of Ceremonies briefly greets everyone with an "Understanding of the Tao"
- The couple then takes the stage and read the vows to one another, which they have created. At this time the couple may also talk of their journey in the Tao, exchange rings, read personal poetry or anything the couple chooses to solidify their Union.
- KAN and LI: The exchanging of the Water and Fire.
The Man takes his Burning Cauldron and places it in the center of the Pakua.
The Woman then carefully places her urn, filled with water, on top of the flaming urn.
With water over fire, steam is produced. A marrying of opposing elements form a union.
The final part of the ceremony involves the Master of Ceremonies (Master Chia) performing the "Pakua Palm" or "Sword" ritual around the outside of the Pakua with the couple sitting together inside. This ancient Chinese ritual martial art form is powerful for calling forth the eight forces of nature and, together with the help of the assembly, in meditation, Master Chia walks the Pakua confirming the "Spiritual Union of the Tao".
After photos, kisses and hugs, comes the Wedding feast, followed by festivities and dancing. 
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