I’ve run it in the past without but not long enough to be able to fully answer, as after a week of ASCST2, I started backpacking Central America, and felt like it wasn’t the right title at that time.
Maybe it could have been, in hindsight!!! But I’m happy with the subs I ran during my trip
(C&C, Inner Circle, WDB in a custom, stacked with GLM and sometimes divine diamond IYKWIM
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Ascension is amazing for this sense of purpose that manifests into every area of life. In wealth, I experienced that as feeling aligned and excited to be doing what I want to be doing because it’s a personal mission to live the best life possible for myself, not just a number.
That similarly affects productivity.
In relationships, that looks like being clear on what your ideal life is, and who you are, and “clear signaling” that in a way that invites other people to join you in that ideal life rather than trying to change your shift yourself to seduce people. Seduction on Ascension feels, metaphorically, like a very light version of emperor combined with… where women want to join your life because of how clearly aligned with it you are, feeling a pull towards you because of the beautiful self-assuredness and interdependence that you project… opposed to Wanted’s projection of sexual mystery and allure. Similar outcome, different cause and expression. (And obviously lighter than Wanted’s attraction and lighter self-reliance than Emperor’s drive and resilience mechanism)
Where emperor feels like it’s designed to help you push tirelessly and build your dream future, ascension feels like it’s designed to work from the present moment, and while you still build towards your dream future, it starts from mastering the present moment rather than mastering manifestation and reality creation through action directly.