The Lion’s Gate 08/08 Portal

Leo Season is in full swing. The Sun, the centre of our Universe, is at its strongest in this fixed fire sign.

The energetic peak of the Leo season is traditionally August 8, known as the Lion’s Gate.

This is when the Sun in Leo and the fixed star Sirius align and move closer to Earth.

This powerful cosmic portal opens every year between July 28 and Aug 12, but 08/08 is believed to be the main activation day.

Sirius is the brightest star in the sky. Ancient mystics believed it infuses the Earth with high vibrational energy, ideal for spiritual practices and manifestation rituals.

In Astrology, the Sun is our soul’s path – the core identity of our spirit.

The fixed star Sirius is associated with our higher aspirations and its sacred role is to illuminate our soul’s karmic journey in this lifetime.

The powerful cosmic alignment of these energies is what creates the Lion’s Gate Portal.

The veil between higher realms and earthly plane is being lifted right now so we can receive important messages and guidance.

Some astrologers call the Lion’s Gate Portal the Galactic New Year.

Number 8 in Numerology and beyond

Number 8 is very significant when it comes to numerology.

It is used as the infinity symbol and associated with the ongoing universal flow of abundance and good fortune. 8 is both spiritual and materialistic, connecting the higher power and the physical plane.

In some traditions, like Chinese numerology, the number 8 is considered especially lucky, which is why it’s often a sought after number for special occasions.

Those born under the life path number 8 are believed to reincarnate to master the art of manifestation. Their main lesson is to learn how to convert the vision into physical matter.

 Similar to the eighth Arcana in Tarot, number 8 represents strength in numerology.

How can we make the most of the Lion’s Gate Portal?

The 8/8 Lion’s Gate is one of the best times of the year to self-reflect and get clear on your soul’s true calling.

Many mystics believe this time window is ideal to connect with your higher self to receive important messages and soul codes.

The 8/8 portal expands us beyond this earthly experience.

It activates our soul’s memory of other past lives.

It’s an opportunity to return to our original frequency.  Our psychic gifts and abilities are especially heightened at this time.  

We’ve recently had a very auspicious New Moon in Leo, connecting beautifully with the planet of good fortune Jupiter, making this year’s Lion’s Gate Portal extra potent.

Now is the ideal time to set clear intentions and work on manifesting your deepest wishes and desires despite all the chaos we are going through as a collective right now.

The epic triple conjunction of Mars, Uranus and the North Node of Destiny on July 31 infused the Earth with a powerful energy of change and liberation from the past.

This activation can help remove self-limiting beliefs, toxic people and circumstances standing in your way of manifesting the life of your dreams.

The Lion’s Gate Portal Activation

The energy shifts activated right now can be dramatic and overwhelming.

The following simple steps can help ease anxiety and focus on what’s important for your soul:

Make time to self reflect and meditate

It’s vital to clear your mind to be able to connect to your higher self to receive the guidance.

The levels of collective anxieties are mounting right now. It’s important not to allow the matrix to ruin this special moment for you.

Make sure you meditate daily. Self-reflection and self-acceptance are the key ingredients to tune in to the higher frequency.

Let go of any remaining resistance and let the universal flow in.

Set clear intentions

Visualise a ‘dream scenario’ of the life you want to live and then decide on three concrete steps towards your goal.

Remember, number 8 is both spiritual and materialistic. It’s connecting the higher power and the earthly plane.

Visualising, receiving the guidance and taking inspired action are the steps to manifest your dream life into reality.

Journal

Journaling is a powerful tool that can assist with capturing our thoughts and emotions.

This wonderful self care practice can really help with understanding your limiting beliefs and what’s holding you back from living the life of your dreams.

Questions to ask yourself:

What makes me feel confident in myself and in life? What makes me feel that I am living the life I am supposed to live?

• Do I trust myself?
• Do I trust life?

If the answer is no, reflect on why this maybe the case and what you can do to rectify that.

• How am I blocking myself from stepping into my true power?
• What are the biggest fears that stop me from becoming the better version of myself?
• What are the limiting thought patterns and habits that require shifting?
  
  
  
  

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Check where Leo falls in your Birth Chart. The house and any personal planets activated by this transit will play a significant role in your personal and professional life. 

Use this free Birth Chart calculator to create your Natal Chart in case you haven’t had a chance to get it yet.

N.B.: Remember that it’s ideal to have your EXACT time of birth on hand. Use 12 p.m. noon if you have no way to get this information. The best option, of course, is to get a personal reading with a professional astrologer who can provide birth-time rectification. Birth time and birthplace are crucial pieces of information for your Natal Chart, as they determine the unique position of the houses and planets that can help you understand transits and their impact on your personal journey.

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