From Ashes to Enlightenment
The Spiritual Phoenix Studios Blog
This blog is a sanctuary for neurodivergent souls exploring the intersection of magick and spirituality. Discover resources to guide you through spiritual emergencies, support your healing journey, and provide accessible entry points into magical practices. From introductory techniques to advanced explorations, we're here to help you unlock your potential and thrive on your path.
Exploring Planetary Days and Hours: Align Your Life with Cosmic Timing Worksheet
Objective
This worksheet is designed to help you understand and apply the concept of planetary days and hours in your daily life, rituals, and spiritual practices.
Instructions
Read the Blog Post: Familiarize yourself with the concepts of planetary days and hours.
Planetary Rulerships: Use the table provided in the blog to identify which planet rules each day.
Plan Activities: Assign specific tasks or intentions to each planetary day and hour using the provided prompts.
Experiment: Track how aligning with planetary energies impacts your daily life or rituals.
Reflect: Use the reflection prompts to deepen your understanding and adjust your practice.
1. Planetary Rulership Table
Sunday - Sun: Vitality, confidence, creativity
Planned activity:
Monday - Moon: Intuition, emotions, nurturing
Planned activity:
Tuesday - Mars: Action, courage, strength
Planned activity:
Wednesday - Mercury: Communication, intellect, adaptability
Planned activity:
Thursday - Jupiter: Abundance, growth, wisdom
Planned activity:
Friday - Venus: Love, harmony, relationships
Planned activity:
Saturday - Saturn: Discipline, structure, perseverance
Planned activity:
2. Planetary Hours Tracker
Use an online planetary hour calculator or app to determine planetary hours for your location.
Record the time for key planetary hours each day for one week.
Date:
Planetary Hour:
Ruling Planet:
Intention/Activity:
Outcome/Reflection:
3. Reflection Prompts
How did the planetary qualities align with your planned activities?
Did you notice any shifts in productivity, mood, or focus?
What planetary energies felt the most supportive for your current goals?
Worksheet: Healing Through Self-Reflection
This worksheet is designed to guide you through creating personal inventories to process emotions, heal, and gain clarity. Use it to explore your inner world and take steps toward growth.
Step 1: Deep Dive into Emotions
Purpose: Understand your current emotions and their underlying causes.
Emotion Wheel: Use an emotion wheel (available online) to identify the specific nuances of your emotions.
Example: Instead of simply "sad," you might identify feelings of grief, disappointment, or loneliness.
Journaling Prompts:Describe the physical sensations associated with your emotions. (e.g., tightness in your chest, butterflies in your stomach)
Explore the thoughts that preceded these emotions. (e.g., "I'm not good enough," "I'm going to fail.")
Consider if these emotions are related to past experiences or unresolved issues.
Action Steps:
Validate Your Emotions: Acknowledge and accept your emotions without judgment.
Mindful Breathing: Practice deep breathing exercises to calm your nervous system.
Express Yourself: Engage in creative expression, such as journaling, painting, or playing music.
Seek Support: Talk to a trusted friend, family member, therapist, or support group.
Step 2: Uncovering Strengths and Weaknesses
Purpose: Recognize your unique gifts and identify areas for growth.
Strengths Assessment: Consider taking a strengths assessment (like the VIA Character Strengths Survey) to gain a deeper understanding of your inherent talents.
Journaling Prompts:List your accomplishments, both big and small.
Identify your core values and how they guide your decisions.
Ask yourself: "What am I good at?" "What do I enjoy doing?" "What comes easily to me?"
Identify areas where you feel challenged or stuck.
Action Steps:
Focus on Strengths: Utilize your strengths in your daily life and career.
Set SMART Goals: Define specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals for personal growth.
Seek Mentorship or Coaching: Find a mentor or coach to help you develop your skills and overcome challenges.
Practice Self-Compassion: Be kind to yourself as you work on areas for improvement.
Step 3: Identifying and Managing Triggers
Purpose: Understand what triggers your stress, anxiety, or negative emotions.
Trigger Log: Keep a journal to track your triggers. Note the situation, your thoughts, your emotions, and your physical sensations.
Mindfulness Techniques: Practice mindfulness meditation to increase awareness of your thoughts and feelings in the present moment.
Cognitive Restructuring: Challenge negative thought patterns and replace them with more realistic and positive thoughts.
Action Steps:
Develop Coping Strategies: Create a list of healthy coping mechanisms, such as deep breathing, exercise, spending time in nature, or listening to calming music.
Set Boundaries: Learn to say "no" to things that drain your energy or cause you stress.
Communicate Your Needs: Assertively communicate your needs and boundaries to others.
Seek Professional Help: If triggers are significantly impacting your life, consider therapy or counseling.
Step 4: Cultivating Gratitude
Purpose: Shift your focus towards the positive and appreciate the good things in your life.
Gratitude Journal: Dedicate a journal or notebook to writing down things you are grateful for each day.
Mindful Observation: Practice mindful observation of the beauty and wonder around you.
Acts of Kindness: Perform acts of kindness for others, such as volunteering, helping a neighbor, or donating to a cause you believe in.
Action Steps:
Express Gratitude: Express your gratitude to others verbally and through written notes or cards.
Create a Gratitude Ritual: Incorporate gratitude practices into your daily routine, such as a morning meditation or an evening reflection.
Focus on the Present Moment: Practice mindfulness to appreciate the beauty of the present moment.
Step 5: Exploring Your Spirituality
Purpose: Connect with your inner wisdom and explore your spiritual path.
Spiritual Practices: Experiment with different spiritual practices, such as meditation, yoga, prayer, spending time in nature, or engaging in creative expression.
Intention Setting: Set clear and meaningful intentions for your life.
Mindful Reflection: Reflect on your spiritual experiences and how they have impacted your life.
Action Steps:
Create a Sacred Space: Designate a specific space in your home for spiritual practices.
Connect with Nature: Spend time in nature to reconnect with your inner self.
Seek Guidance: Explore spiritual teachings, read inspiring books, or seek guidance from a spiritual teacher.
Reflection Questions:
How do I feel after completing these inventories?
What insights have I gained about myself and my experiences?
What are the most significant challenges I'm facing right now?
What are my biggest strengths and how can I leverage them?
What steps can I take to improve my emotional well-being?
What are my goals for personal growth and healing?
How can I integrate these self-reflection practices into my daily life?
Bonus: Weekly Reflection Tracker
Day:
Emotion(s) Felt:
Triggers Noted:
Gratitude List:
Insight/Action Step:
This worksheet is a starting point for self-reflection and healing. Customize it as needed to make it your own. You're taking a powerful step toward understanding yourself better!
Remember:
Be patient with yourself.
Celebrate your progress, no matter how small.
Worksheet: Create Your Personalized Protection Ritual
Objective: Design a protection ritual tailored to your unique needs using the tools in the Protection Spell Kit.
1. Intention Setting
Take a moment to reflect on why you are creating this ritual.
What do you want protection from?
(Examples: psychic overwhelm, negative energy, emotional contagion)
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Write your protective affirmation:
(Example: “I am safe and my energy is shielded from harm.”)
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2. Ritual Space Planning
Design a sacred space where your ritual will take place.
Where will you perform your ritual?
(Examples: bedroom, meditation corner, outdoors)
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What items will you include in your ritual space?
(Examples: favorite crystals, candles, spiritual tools)
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3. Tool Usage Plan
Plan how you will use the items in the Protection Spell Kit.
Palo Santo: How and where will you cleanse your space?
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Crystals: Where will you place each crystal (e.g., workspace, bedside)?
Tiger’s Eye: ____________________________________________________________
Smokey Quartz: ____________________________________________________________
Shungite: ____________________________________________________________
Selenite Cube: ____________________________________________________________
Votive Protection Candle: What intention will you set while lighting it?
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4. Visualization Practice
Visualization is a powerful tool in magickal practice.
Describe or draw your vision of a protective shield forming around you:
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5. Reflection
Track your feelings before and after the ritual.
How do you feel before the ritual?
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How do you feel after the ritual?
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Note any changes in your energy or emotional state:
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Bonus Tip: Keep this worksheet in your spiritual journal or Book of Shadows to revisit and refine your ritual over time. Protection practices evolve as your spiritual journey deepens!
Worksheet: Creating and Working with Energetic Constructs
This worksheet will guide you through the process of creating your first servitor, recognizing existing egregores, and identifying thoughtforms in your life. Use it to reflect, plan, and track your progress.
Section 1: Setting Your Intention
What is your purpose for creating an energetic construct?
Example: Emotional regulation, achieving a goal, or exploring shadow work.
Your Purpose: ________________________________________________
What specific outcome do you want this construct to achieve?
Be clear and concise: _________________________________________
How does this align with your personal values and goals?
Write your alignment: _________________________________________
Section 2: Designing Your Servitor
Describe your servitor’s attributes:
What is its personality or role? ________________________________
Appearance or symbolic representation: __________________________
Tools or symbols to use (optional): _____________________________
Define your servitor’s rules and lifespan:
How will it interact with you? _________________________________
When and how will it retire? ___________________________________
Activation Ritual:
What ritual or visualization will you use to create it? ____________
Name Your Servitor:
Chosen Name: _______________________________________________
Section 3: Reflecting on Egregores
What egregores currently influence your life?
Examples: Corporate culture, national identity, religious archetypes.
Identified Egregores: _________________________________________
Evaluate these egregores:
Are they empowering or draining? ______________________________
Do you want to maintain, alter, or distance yourself from them? ___
How might you create a small-scale egregore within a group setting?
Purpose and shared intention: _________________________________
Steps to ensure transparency and consent: ______________________
Section 4: Working with Thoughtforms
Recognize Unconscious Thoughtforms:
What repetitive thoughts or patterns do you notice? _____________
Are these thoughts serving you or holding you back? _____________
Transforming or Creating Thoughtforms:
What mental pattern do you want to replace or reinforce? _________
Visualization or affirmation to focus on: ________________________
Daily Ritual or Practice to Reinforce It:
Example: Morning affirmations, visualizations, or sigil use.
Your Daily Practice: __________________________________________
Section 5: Ethical and Safe Practices
Grounding Exercise:
Write down a grounding technique you’ll use: ___________________
Boundaries for Constructs:
What boundaries will you set for your servitor or thoughtform? ___
Plan for Dismantling or Releasing:
How will you safely release your construct when its purpose is fulfilled? __________________________________________________________
Section 6: Reflection and Notes
How do you feel after working with your energetic constructs? _________
What worked well, and what would you change for next time? __________
Additional Thoughts or Insights: ___________________________________
Awakening Journey Worksheet
Purpose: This worksheet is designed to help you reflect on your awakening journey, explore your unique path, and integrate the insights from the blog post into actionable steps.
Part 1: Reflecting on Awakening
What Does Awakening Mean to You?
In your own words, describe what awakening feels like or what it means to you.
Prompt: "Awakening to me is..."
Defining Your Awakening Experience
Have you experienced a shift in awareness?
☐ Yes
☐ No
☐ Not Sure
If yes, describe one moment or experience that felt like an awakening for you.
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Part 2: Identifying Your Path
Which Path Resonates With You Most?
(Check all that apply.)☐ Traditional Spiritual Practices (e.g., meditation, prayer, devotion)
☐ Mystical or Esoteric Practices (e.g., chaos magick, energy work, shamanism)
☐ Life Experiences (e.g., trauma, crisis, or profound life events)
☐ Intuitive and Self-Guided Practices (e.g., journaling, art, dream work)
Why Does This Path Resonate With You?
Write a few sentences about why this approach feels meaningful to you.
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How Would You Like to Explore This Path Further?
List 2-3 ways you can deepen your connection to the practices or perspectives that resonate with you.
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Part 3: Navigating the Stages of Awakening
Where Are You in the Awakening Process?
(Circle the stage that best describes your current experience.)The Crisis and Catalyst Stage
The Exploration Stage
The Integration Stage
The Expansion Stage
What Challenges Are You Facing in This Stage?
Write about any obstacles or struggles you’re experiencing.
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What Support or Resources Could Help You?
Identify specific tools, communities, or practices that could assist you in navigating this stage.
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Part 4: Creating Your Awakening Toolkit
Grounding Practices
List 3 grounding techniques you can use during intense emotional or spiritual moments.
Example: Deep breathing, sensory objects, nature walks.
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Daily Practices
Choose one simple practice to incorporate into your daily life to stay connected to your awakening.
Example: Journaling, a 5-minute meditation, or affirmations.
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Creative Exploration
Select one creative activity to help process and express your insights.
Example: Drawing, music, poetry, or dream journaling.
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Part 5: Journaling Prompts for Ongoing Reflection
What does awakening mean to me, and what am I awakening to?
What does my intuition say about the next step on my spiritual journey?
How can I balance my spiritual insights with everyday responsibilities?
How has my perception of myself or the world changed through this process?
Part 6: Commitment to Growth
Set a Short-Term Goal
Write one goal for the next 30 days that aligns with your awakening journey.
Example: "I will meditate for 10 minutes each morning" or "I will attend a spiritual workshop."
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Set a Long-Term Intention
Write an intention for your continued spiritual growth.
Example: "I intend to remain open to new experiences and trust my unique path."
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Bonus: Visualization Exercise
Take 5-10 minutes to visualize your awakened self. Imagine how you feel, what you’re doing, and how your life looks when you are deeply connected to your spiritual path. Write down or sketch your vision.
Final Reflection
How do you feel after completing this worksheet? What insights have surfaced? Write a few sentences summarizing your experience.
Encouragement: Awakening is a deeply personal and nonlinear process. Take your time, honor your needs, and trust that every step you take is meaningful. Share your reflections in the Neurodivergent Magick & Spirituality group or keep them as a personal record of your growth.