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Lion's Gate Portal
The Lion's Gate Portal is an annual event when the Earth aligns with the Sun in Leo, the star Sirius and Orion's Belt creating a powerful gateway of infinite potential. It has been open since late July, peaks on the 8th August (8/8/26) and stays open until the 12th August. The numerology of 8/8, represents abundance, empowerment and manifestation. It is a time of stepping into your authentic power. It invites all of us to release limiting beliefs, align with our higher purpose, and set intentions for what we want to create. As the energy of Leo encourages courage and self-expression, this is a time to ask yourself - What does my soul truly want me to create, become, or share with the world? and Who do I need to become in order to receive it?
This year's Lion's Gate Portal is especially powerful because it isn't just about manifestation, it's about transformation. With Pluto, Neptune and Saturn all retrograde, the Universe invites us to pause, reflect and release what no longer aligns with our highest path. Before calling in something new, we are encouraged to clear old patterns, reconnect with our authentic selves and build strong foundations for the future. As the Total Solar Eclipse in Leo follows on the 13th of August we can expect this energy to be intense. Eclipses are known as powerful accelerators of change and transformation. This is not a time to be vague when setting your intentions for the 8:8 Lion's Gate Portal, as eclipse energy can be both intense and unpredictable. Be crystal clear about what you wish to manifest, because your intentions have the potential to be amplified by the powerful eclipse energy.
SIMPLE RITUAL
CREATE A SACRED SPACE BY CHOOSING A QUIET PLACE
Energetically clear the space with sage, incense or diffusing essential oil. You can add to your space things such as -
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An image of a lion (optional)
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Crystals (citrine, clear quartz, sunstone or pyrite, attract abundance, prosperity)
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Candles (gold, white or orange)
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Flowers, or items that mean something to you such as Angels or Buddha statues etc.
You will need – pen, paper, fireproof container (if you choose to burn the paper)
Light the candles. For a moment visualise protective white light all around you. Centre and ground yourself.
RELEASING
Take a few deep breaths. Write down on the paper any habits, limiting beliefs, fears, self-doubt, old patterns or anything that you feel is holding you back from your highest path.
Say aloud - "I lovingly release all that no longer serves me. I make space for new opportunities, abundance and joy." You can then burn, tear up or bury the piece of paper.
MANIFESTING
Take a few deep breaths -
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Write down what you want to bring into your life in the present tense (as if it has already happened).
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Take a moment, close your eyes and visualise your goal as it is in your life right now. Most importantly, how do you feel? Feel the happiness and joy it is bringing you.
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Read your intention out load.
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Safely burn the paper in a fire-safe bowl, tear it up or bury it in the earth, letting go of the outcome and trusting the process.
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Give thanks to the universe.
Affirmation "I welcome the powerful energies of the Lion's Gate Portal. May my path unfold with clarity, courage, abundance and divine guidance. I trust that what is meant for me is already finding its way to me. Thank you. And so it is."