Step 2: Breaking Free from Negative Patterns (CBT + Banishing Ritual + Strength + The Devil)

Now that you know what’s blocking you (cough cough if you read Step 1, it’s time to break the cycle.

💡 CBT Concept: Cognitive Distortions & Thought Reframing A huge part of mental stagnation (and by extension, spiritual stagnation) is based on false narratives.

Here are three common distortions that keep people stuck:

• All-or-Nothing Thinking → “If I don’t feel spiritually connected every day, I’m failing.”

• Personalization → “My spells aren’t working, so I must not be powerful.”

• Filtering Out the Positive → “I only focus on what’s not working instead of what is.”

🕯️ Banishing Ritual: Releasing Old BeliefsThis ritual helps physically, mentally, and spiritually release limiting thoughts.

🔮 Materials:

• Black candle (for clearing negative energy)

• Bay leaves (write down limiting beliefs)

• A fireproof bowl (to burn them)

• Salt (for protection)

✨ Steps:

1. Write down a belief or habit you want to release on a bay leaf.

2. Light the candle and say: “I release what no longer serves me. I step into clarity and confidence.”

3. Burn the bay leaf and watch it turn to ash—symbolizing transformation.

4. Sprinkle the ashes outside or into running water, releasing them completely.

   
   

💡 CBT Reinforcement: After the ritual, write down:

• What new belief do I want to replace this with?

• How will I remind myself of this daily?

Step 3: Reconnecting with Your Spiritual Joy (CBT + Ace of Cups + Behavioral Activation)

💡 CBT Concept: Behavioral Activation

• When we feel disconnected, we tend to withdraw from the things that bring us joy.

• Instead of waiting for motivation, we take small actions to reignite our passion.

📜 7-Day Spiritual Reconnection Challenge:

✨ Day 1: Journal a letter to your past self, forgiving them for feeling lost.

✨ Day 2: Spend 10 minutes meditating on your "why"—why do you practice spirituality?

✨ Day 3: Do a small spell or affirmation ritual that makes you feel powerful.

✨ Day 4: Reconnect with a spiritual tool (tarot, pendulum, herbs) in a new way.

✨ Day 5: Journal about what your highest self would say to you right now.

✨ Day 6: Find one way to give back spiritually (send love, help someone, pray).

✨ Day 7: Reflect: "How have I changed in the past week?"

Final Step: Reinforcing the New Path (CBT + The Fool + Strength + Ace of Cups)

The key to lasting change is reinforcement.

💡 CBT Technique: The "Act As If" Method

• Instead of waiting to feel inspired, act as if you already are.

• Ask yourself daily: What would the most aligned version of myself do today?

• Then, do it, even if it’s just a small step.

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📌 Daily Reinforcement Ideas:

• A daily tarot pull for guidance.

• Morning affirmations to shift your mindset.

• A simple ritual (like lighting a candle) to signal a fresh start.

Conclusion: You Are in Control of Your Spiritual Journey!!

Stagnation isn’t a sign that you’ve failed—it’s a sign that you’re ready to grow.

✨ Remember:

• Self-awareness (CBT + tarot reflection) helps you recognize the blockages.

• Releasing limiting beliefs (banishing ritual) frees up space for growth.

• Reconnecting with joy (Ace of Cups + CBT activation) brings back your spark.

• Small, daily actions keep you aligned and moving forward.

💬 What do you think? Comment below:

• Have you experienced spiritual stagnation?

• Which part of this guide resonated with you the most?