The Ascension Framework™
The Complete Guide to Spiritual Awakening, Healing & Conscious Living
Spiritual awakening is a profound journey of remembering who you truly are. It can bring moments of incredible clarity, deep healing, and expanded awareness—but it can also raise difficult questions, emotional challenges, and periods of uncertainty.
Whether you're just beginning to question the deeper meaning of life, experiencing the first stirrings of curiosity, intense symptoms, deep integration, noticing synchronicities, exploring meditation, or seeking tools to support your personal growth, you're not alone.
The Ascension Framework™ was created to provide clear, compassionate, and practical guidance for every stage of the awakening journey. The mission is to build one of the world's most comprehensive free resources on spiritual awakening, bringing together timeless wisdom, modern understanding, and transformative practices that help people reconnect with themselves and live with greater purpose, balance, and peace. The Framework is a practical model for understanding and navigating the journey, not a rigid prescription. Everyone’s spiritual journey is unique and there is no “one size fits all” approach to spiritual transformation. There are no wrong ways to get to the top of a mountain, but there are a lot of right ways, some just take longer than others.
Developed by Joseph & Jennifer Martin — Level 2 QHHT Practitioners, Reiki Masters, channelers, and authors of The Ascension Guide series — this living resource brings together wisdom, practices, and support for every stage of the path.
Reading Time: Approximately 15 minutes
Updated June 2026
The Ascension Framework™ at a Glance
📖 A Living Guide
The Ascension Framework™ is a continually evolving educational resource. As we publish new articles, create guided meditations, produce educational videos, and gain new insights through experience, this guide will continue to grow.
Bookmark this page and return often. Our goal is simple: to create one of the world's most trusted and comprehensive resources for spiritual awakening, healing, and conscious living.
The Ascension Framework™ provides a clear path through the awakening journey. Each stage includes signs, challenges, practices, and recommended support. Explore the sections below or jump to the stage that resonates with you right now.
New to Spiritual Awakening?
Start here.
1. Learn what spiritual awakening is.
2. Discover the common signs and stages of awakening.
3. Take our free Chakra Assessment.
4. Download a free guided meditation.
5. Explore healing modalities that support your journey.
6. If you're looking for personalized guidance, schedule a session with Ascension Healings.
What is Spiritual Awakening?
Spiritual awakening is the process of becoming consciously aware of your deeper spiritual nature and connection to something greater. It often begins with a sense of dissatisfaction or a “call” that disrupts old ways of living.
It is not a one-time event but an ongoing journey of healing, remembering, and ascension. At Ascension Healings, we view it through the lens of practical transformation — mind, body, and spirit working together.
Signs & Symptoms
Common signs include:
• Synchronicities and repeating numbers (1111, etc.)
• Feeling disconnected or “not from here”
• Heightened intuition or sensitivity
• Emotional ups and downs
• Fatigue or energy shifts
• Questioning long-held beliefs
• Desire for solitude or deeper meaning
The Ascension Framework™ Stages
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The initial stirring — dissatisfaction, synchronicities, and the soul’s quiet invitation to awaken.
What this stage asks of you: Be curious instead of certain.
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The prima materia — raw, unrefined state of consciousness.
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Expanded awareness, heightened intuition, and the “veils lifting.”
What this stage asks of you: Stay open without abandoning discernment.
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Early sparks of light entering the work.
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The dark night — releasing old patterns, emotional/energetic detox, confronting the shadow.
What this stage asks of you: Release what no longer serves your growth.
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Nigredo — the blackening, breakdown, and dissolution phase.
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Deep healing, insight, past-life work, and inner rebirth. Clarity emerges from the darkness.
What this stage asks of you: Trust the changes taking shape within you.
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Albedo — the whitening, purification, and lunar phase of insight.
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Embodying changes, grounding higher wisdom into daily life, balancing masculine/feminine energies.
What this stage asks of you: Live your insights consistently.
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Citrinitas — the yellowing, dawning of solar consciousness.
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Living your purpose, contributing to others, heart-centered action.
What this stage asks of you: Share your gifts with humility and compassion.
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Rubedo — the reddening, final integration, and union with the divine.
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Continued evolution, unity consciousness, and higher states of being. The work becomes eternal.
What this stage asks of you: Continue growing while helping others grow.
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The Philosopher’s Stone — lasting transformation and mastery.
The Ascension Framework™ outlines seven natural stages of the awakening journey. While the path is never perfectly linear, these stages provide a helpful map. We’ve drawn inspiration from timeless alchemical traditions, the ancient art of inner transformation, to illuminate the process.
Why seven stages?
Throughout history, the number seven has appeared as a symbol of completeness, harmony, and progression across many cultures and traditions. We see it reflected in the seven chakras, seven musical notes, seven colors of the visible rainbow, seven days of the week, and many other symbolic systems. While these connections inspired the structure of The Ascension Framework™, the framework itself is intended as a practical educational model, a way to help people better understand and navigate their own unique journey. Every path is personal, and no single framework can capture every individual's experience.
Energy Foundations & The Chakras
The human energy system is foundational to spiritual awakening. Understanding and balancing your chakras helps with emotional regulation, physical vitality, intuition, and spiritual connection. Although there are a countless number of chakras, the seven main chakras are: root, sacral, solar plexus, heart, throat, third eye, and crown. All of these chakras play a particular role in your health and the functioning of your organs, lymphatic systems, nervous system, musculoskeletal system, and your connection to spirit. Chakras should all be opened, aligned and balanced to maintain proper health. This can be achieved through a combination of focused mediation, diet, yoga, reiki and many other practices. The aura is the electromagnetic field that surrounds the body. There are 7 layers to the aura and each is connected to one of the chakras. The 7 auric layers are: etheric (root), emotional (sacral), mental (solar plexus), astral (heart), etheric template (throat), celestial (3rd eye), and ketheric (crown). When healthy, the entire aura can extend several feet and is very bright in color. The auric field will be much smaller and duller if it is unhealthy or in a weakened state.
The Seven Main Chakras:
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Color: Red
Day: Saturday
Location: Base of the spine/groin area
Represents: Safety, security, stability, survival, grounding, basic needs, foundation
Element: Earth
Mantra: LAM
Crystals: Bloodstone, Tiger’s Eye, Hematite, Fire Agate, Black Tourmaline
Scents: Rosemary, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Black Pepper, Cedar, Ginger, Cloves
Organs/Systems: Blood, musculoskeletal system, teeth
Food: Beets, radishes, red apples, red meat, red peppers, red potatoes, paprika
Imbalanced Attributes: Scattered energies, anxiety, fear, eating disorders, greed, cynicism, excessive negativity, feelings of insecurity
Solfeggio Frequency: 396 Hz
Auric Layer: Etheric
Quick Tips: Walk barefoot on grass or earth. Visualize red light at the base of your spine, grounding you.
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Color: Orange
Day: Monday, Friday
Location: Below the navel
Represents: Creativity, sexuality, center of pleasure
Element: Water
Mantra: VAM
Crystals: Citrine, Carnelian, Moonstone, Coral
Scents: Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood, Clary Sage, Rose, Jasmine
Organs/Systems: Kidneys, urinary bladder, reproductive system, genitals
Food: Oranges, coconuts, melons, sweet fruit, cinnamon, carrots
Imbalanced Attributes: Lack of or repressed creativity, sexual dysfunction, withheld intimacy, emotional isolation, genital problems
Solfeggio Frequency: 417 Hz
Auric Layer: Emotional
Quick Tips: Practice hip-opening stretches like lunges. Repeat: “I embrace creativity and joy.”
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Color: Yellow
Day: Tuesday, Sunday
Location: Below the chest where the diaphragm rests
Represents: Self-esteem, pleasure, willpower, personal responsibility and power, intellect, clarity, beliefs, independence
Element: Fire
Mantra: RAM
Crystals: Calcite, Citrine, Topaz
Scents: Frankincense, Sandalwood, Chamomile, Rosewood, Rosemary, Rose Myrrh
Organs/Systems: Liver, pancreas, stomach, digestive system, adrenal glands, lungs
Food: Bananas, squash, corn, lemons, yellow pears, golden apples, yellow peppers
Imbalanced Attributes: Low self-esteem, control issues, manipulative tendencies, misuse of power, lack of clear direction, lack of ambition and purpose
Solfeggio Frequency: 528 Hz
Auric Layer: Mental
Quick Tips: Do deep belly breathing for 2 minutes. Visualize yellow light at your stomach, boosting confidence.
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Color: Green
Day: Wednesday, Friday
Location: Center of chest
Represents: Love, self-love, relationships, empathy, forgiveness, acceptance, transformation, change, center of awareness, compassion
Element: Air
Mantra: YAM
Crystals: Malachite, Rose Quartz, Jade, Green Calcite, Green Tourmaline
Scents: Frankincense, Sandalwood, Angelica, Rosewood, Rosemary, Hyssop, Chamomile, Jasmine, Lavender
Organs/Systems: Heart, circulatory system, lungs, thymus gland
Food: Green apples, wheat grass, spirulina, avocado, cucumbers, kiwi, green grapes, limes, green tea
Imbalanced Attributes: Excessive isolation, unforgiveness, depression, jealousy, fear of intimacy, being overly defensive, playing the rescuer
Solfeggio Frequency: 639 Hz
Auric Layer: Astral
Quick Tips: Place a hand on your heart and breathe deeply. Repeat: “I am open to love and compassion.”
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Color: Light Blue
Day: Wednesday, Thursday
Location: Center of neck
Represents: Communication, speaking clearly, speaking effectively, expression, purpose
Element: Akasha
Mantra: HAM
Crystals: Turquoise, Aquamarine, Amazonite, Lapis Lazuli
Scents: Ylang ylang, Frankincense, Sandalwood, Neroli, Rose, Jasmine
Organs/Systems: Mouth, esophagus, thyroid, shoulders, vocals cords, trachea, arm
Food: Blueberries, blackberries, water, raw honey, plums
Imbalanced Attributes: Shyness, being withdrawn, arrogance, increased anxiety, excessive speaking, telling lies, and not able to listen to others
Solfeggio Frequency: 741 Hz
Auric Layer: Etheric Temple
Quick Tips: Sing or hum a favorite song. Visualize blue light at your throat, encouraging truth.
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Color: Indigo, Purple
Day: Monday, Thursday, Friday
Location: Center of the forehead between the eyebrows
Represents: Intuition, foresight, vision, perception, psychic abilities, illumination
Element: Light
Mantra: AUM or OM
Crystals: Amethyst, Purple Fluorite, Black Obsidian, Moldavite
Scents: Frankincense, Sandalwood, Angelic Root, Cypress, Rosemary, Vetiver, Patchouli, Bay Laurel, Marjoram
Organs/Systems: Eye, brain, nervous system, ear, pituitary gland, pineal gland
Food: Purple grapes, blueberries, blackberries, purple cabbage, purple kale, eggplants, salmon, walnuts
Imbalanced Attributes: Lack of direction and clarity, feeling stuck, overactive third eye may indulge in illusion and fantasies
Solfeggio Frequency: 852 Hz
Auric Layer: Celestial
Quick Tips: Meditate, focusing on the space between your eyebrows. Visualize indigo light, enhancing intuition.
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Color: Violet
Day: Sunday
Location: Top of the head
Represents: Higher consciousness, presence, bliss, divine connection, realization
Element: None
Mantra: AUM
Crystals: Selenite, Clear Quartz, Amethyst, Diamond
Scents: Frankincense, Sandalwood, Lavender, Rosewood, Jasmine, Galbanum, Cedarwood, Neroli, Vetiver, Gurjum
Organs/Systems: Nervous system, pineal gland, pituitary gland
Food: Fasting
Imbalanced Attributes: Cynicism, disregarding what is sacred, closed mindedness, disconnection with spirit, living in the head
Solfeggio Frequency: 963 Hz
Auric Layer: Ketheric
Quick Tips: Sit in silence for 5 minutes, connecting to the universe. Visualize violet or white light above your head, opening to wisdom.
Daily Practices for Conscious Living
Consistent daily practices ground your awakening and accelerate integration. Start small — even 5–10 minutes makes a difference.
Recommended Starting Practices:
• Morning grounding & intention setting
• Breathwork or meditation
• Journaling (gratitude + shadow work prompts)
• Movement (yoga, walking in nature)
• Evening reflection
Download our free resources for guided support.
Healing Modalities & tools
We offer powerful tools including Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT), Past Life Regression, Reiki & Energy Healing, Guided Meditations, and Spiritual Coaching. Each supports different stages of the Framework.
Ancient Wisdom & Universal Principles
Timeless teachings provide context and tools for the journey.
Key Principles include:
• Hermetic Principles
• Law of Attraction & Inspired Action
• Synchronicities as guidance
• Sacred Geometry patterns in nature and consciousness
These principles bridge ancient wisdom with modern awakening.
Navigating Challenges & Discovering Purpose
Awakening isn't always easy. Common challenges include the Dark Night of the Soul, relationship shifts, identity dissolution and realignment (ego death/rebirth), and feeling "in between worlds."
This phase is temporary and transformative. Support through coaching, QHHT, or energy work can make it more graceful. Many emerge with clearer life purpose.…
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. QHHT is a gentle, client-led form of hypnosis developed by Dolores Cannon. You remain in full control throughout the session and can stop at any time. Joseph is a certified Level 2 practitioner who creates a safe, supportive environment. Thousands of people worldwide have experienced QHHT with profound benefits and no negative side effects when facilitated properly.
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Most people experience some level of relaxation and insight. Hypnosis is a natural state similar to deep meditation or daydreaming. If you don’t go as “deep” as expected, we can still achieve meaningful healing and clarity through guided conversation and energy work. The subconscious often works in unexpected but powerful ways. Many clients who felt “nothing happened” later report significant shifts.
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Yes. Everyone goes into a state of hypnosis twice everyday, right before you fall asleep and right before you wake up. It’s a natural ability — like being absorbed in a good book or movie. A very small percentage of people may find it more challenging due to overthinking or strong mental resistance, but even then, benefits are possible through adjusted techniques or complementary modalities like Reiki. We meet you exactly where you are.
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Most people remember the majority of the session. You are in a deeply relaxed but conscious state — not unconscious. Some details from the higher-self portion may feel dream-like, but you will retain the key insights, messages, and healing. We record the session (audio) so you can listen again afterward.
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Everyone has a soul history, but it may not always show up as traditional past lives. Some sessions focus on the current life, future potentials, higher-self wisdom, or energetic healing instead. The subconscious and higher self know exactly what you need. There is no “wrong” way for a session to unfold.
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Absolutely. Many of our clients come from Christian backgrounds and find these practices deepen their faith and connection to God/Source. Reiki is simply channeling universal life-force energy (the same healing energy Jesus demonstrated). We honor all spiritual paths and never ask anyone to abandon their beliefs. This work is about love, healing, and truth — not replacing religion.
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Our approach is both spiritually open and grounded in real results. Joseph’s background in psychology, military service, and practical life experience brings balance. Clients often report improved emotional regulation, clarity, reduced anxiety, and better decision-making — changes that are measurable in daily life. We encourage discernment, personal experience, and integration rather than blind belief.
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If you feel a genuine pull or curiosity, you are probably ready. You don’t need to be fully “spiritual” or have everything figured out. Many people come feeling stuck, skeptical, or overwhelmed — and leave feeling lighter and clearer. The best way to know is to schedule a free discovery call. We’ll talk through your goals and help you choose the right next step (no pressure).
Your Next Step
Every awakening journey is unique and sacred.
Some people are searching for understanding.
Others are seeking healing.
Many are looking for both.
Wherever you are on your path, Ascension Healings is here to provide education, practical tools, and compassionate support as you continue your journey toward greater awareness, healing, and conscious living. Whether you need gentle guidance, deep healing, or practical next steps, Ascension Healings is here to walk beside you.
We invite you to continue exploring The Ascension Framework™, and if you're ready for personalized guidance, we'd be honored to walk alongside you.
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