Timing & layout advice for a layering spell on an ex?

My partner and I recently split. He is under intense stress for competitive government exams, and I am currently taking my 2nd-year semester exams this month. He sent a final goodbye message stating he needs total space to "know himself first" and figure out his life, ending with "let destiny decide." I love him deeply and believe we can work it out, so I am planning a long-term layering approach.

Before starting, I did a tarot reading to check the energy:

1. His Energy (The Magician): Confirms his willpower is focused entirely on his goals right now.

2. The Relationship (8 of Pentacles Reversed): Shows the connection is completely stalled out and uninspired due to academic exhaustion and exam grinding.

3. My Energy (9 of Wands Reversed): Flags that I am completely burnt out, fatigued, and overwhelmed by anxiety.

I realise I need to recharge my own energetic battery first before attempting to clear his strong willpower.

1. Self-Love / Energy Replenishment (to fix my 9 of Wands burnout).
2. Road Opener / Clearing Spell (to dissolve the exam stress and goodbye energy).
3. Honey Sweetening Jar (to slowly work on the 8 of Pentacles stalling).
4. Communication Spell (to nudge him to reach out across the silence).
5. Final Reunion / Love Spell (once communication reopens).

• Since his energy is firmly locked into his own goals right now (The Magician), how can I ensure my layering spells gently soften his defences instead of aggressively pushing against his willpower and causing him to resist me?
• How long should I wait between completing my Step 0/Step 1 clearing work and assembling the Step 2 Honey Jar to ensure the layers build correctly without clashing?
• Should I wait until our exams are finalised at the end of the month to execute the entire sequence, or is it safe to proceed with Step 1 and Step 2 now?