ASCENDO - the last stage of rituals and development process and the beginning of a new one

The Ascendo stage represents the final stage in the development continuum. It is where the individual achieves their aspirations and gains increased understanding, resources and abilities. For example, their achievement can be recognized by their understanding opening, expanding and clarifying, and they begin to act and think in a more developed way. The feeling can be described as an eye-opening, catharsis, enlightenment. There are many descriptions of this, as the experience is powerful and involves feelings of fulfillment and gratitude. It may also be accompanied by a need to be able to share with others the knowledge and understanding that they have gained through their experience.

Throughout history, oil has played an important role in the transition of an individual to a new responsibility, authority, or ability. Anointing ceremonies have symbolized the giving and receiving of authority and responsibility. The ceremony committed the anointed to their mission and responsibilities, and reminded them that the anointed's power, wisdom, and position come from above, not just from themselves. The rituals of the Ascendo stage are intended to acknowledge the change and growth that has occurred within them, and to take ownership of the abilities and understanding that have been achieved. The Ascendo stage process also includes expressing gratitude for what has been achieved and sharing the good that comes with increased ability.

Oils symbolize holiness, power, wisdom, and the blessing of the Most High. Oil can be used in rituals in many different ways. Here are some examples:

• Anointing: oil can be used in anointing, where a person or object is anointed with oil to symbolize blessing, consecration, completion, or preparation for something important.
• Blessing of objects: oil can be used to bless and consecrate various objects, such as crosses, amulets, talismans, or sacred objects, for their intended purpose.
• Prayer and meditation: The oil can be used as part of prayer and meditation rituals to help focus and connect with the spiritual world.
• Symbolic gestures: oil can be part of symbolic gestures related to purification, holiness, or blessing. It can be used, for example, to make sacred patterns during a ritual service.
• Lighting lamps: Oil can be used in lamps that are lit during rituals. This symbolizes light and the presence of the Most High.
• Memorials and Altars: The oil can be used as part of memorials or altars intended to honor the divine or commemorate important events.
• Vessel or bowl: The oil can be added to a vessel or bowl, and the oil can be blessed or consecrated during the ritual. This vessel containing the oil can thus serve as part of the sprinkling of oil, blessing and anointing of objects or persons, or drawing important symbols on the body, objects, etc.
  

To create the right atmosphere and impact, it is important that the ritual is performed in a respectful atmosphere.

Development is continuous. The end of one development cycle is also the beginning of the next. Thus, reaching the Ascendo stage already opens the door to a new cycle, the possibility of higher development.