On the Big Dipper Formation by the Seven Masters of Quanzhen, from the Nine Yin Manual:

"Spiraling out to disperse,

Spiraling in to consolidate,

Thinning out, resonate with the universe."

Huang Rong: Their formation is set like stars in the constellation. 

Guo Jing:The Big Dipper Formation is linked to the Big Dipper Routine. When they are in formation, the seven masters tackle the enemy with only one palm. Yet why are they so powerful?

Huang Rong: Their strengths are linked together. The one facing the enemy makes no move. The others attack on the side, with their collective strength all lined up. It's like a man possessing several people's masteries.

--From The Return of the Condor Heroes