07/08/2025
The Lion’s Gate Portal is the moment where the Sun in Leo is in alignment with three important celestial markers: the star Sirius, Orion’s Belt and Earth – as viewed from Egypt. This happens when Sirius "rises" or becomes visible again due the Sun's yearly passing of the star.
Why is this significant? Well, Sirius (the Alpha star of the Canis Major constellation) is the brightest star in the sky. It's astrologically considered to be a spiritual sun. Sirius was an extremely important body to the Ancient Egyptians who referred to it as the goddess Sopdet. They used the annual rising of this star to note when the Nile would begin its annual flood, feeding the landing and bringing harvest and fertility.
In astrology, Sirius brings wealth, abundance, fortune and fame. As such, our alignment with this auspicious body means it is an excellent time for manifestation. The the full breadth of the Lion's Gate Portal portal period (28 July - 12 August) is considered spiritually significant. But, the peak of the Lion's Gate Portal falls on August 8 for a few reasons. The numerology of 8/8 is considered extremely powerful, in fact it is the most powerful of all combinations. Additionally, this date is the Sun's at the half way point of through Leo, a season associated with boldness and confidence. Of course, the Sun is also the ruler of sign Leo. So in this moment, everything truly is in alignment physically and spiritually.
Aside from the vernal equinox, the 8/8 of the Lion's Gate Portal is regarded as one of the most powerful moments for manifestation in the whole calendar. Much like the ancient Egyptians, you could view the Lion’s Gate Portal as a bringer of the abundant and new. Consider it a time to break free from any habits that may be preventing us from becoming our true selves.
