It’s the Lion’s Gate Portal - rawwr
Last year at this time, I was in northern Arizona. Red canyons, record heat and monsoon winds. Visiting the desert in the height of summer isn’t for everyone, but it’s my happy place.
Watching the sun rise and set in the desert is pure magic. Add in a full moon - chef’s kiss. It was the perfect place to be on August 8.
Why 8/8? This is the apex of the Lions Gate Portal. It’s when the earth, Sun and the star Sirius (the super bright one in Orion’s belt) all line up. The sun is in Leo, hence Lion’s Gate.
You might be like, “This sounds sus. Why does this matter?”
I totally get it. Sometimes these astronomical events seem like just another day in outer space. But this event is thought to be a powerful gateway into manifestation and growth. (8 is an auspicious number that signifies abundance and infinity, after all.)
Let’s be honest. Every day can be a powerful time for these things, but let me paint you a picture.
Last year on 8/8, I sat for a couple hours on a red, rocky cliff, watching the sunrise and reflecting on my life. Specifically about what felt off in my life.
I’m pretty resilient and regularly make choices that feel most aligned with the life I want, but something still felt off. I was in a relationship that I knew deep down wasn’t for me. I felt stifled and unseen. Exactly the things I coach other people on, but somehow couldn’t get perspective.
There was a scared voice inside me that said I wouldn’t be ok alone. I should just tough it out. I’m sure you know some version of this voice.
It didn’t make a lot of sense. I’m great alone! The old story inside me was trying to keep me safe, but it was only keeping me stuck and small. And this fear was sneaking into other areas of my life. Yuck.
I knew there was something more expansive waiting for me if I could only let go of this scared voice. I could see a trusting, confident, creative me out on the horizon.
Later that day I spent time writing and asked myself this:
If I told that voice to quiet down, how will my life look different in one year from today?
Well, it’s officially been one year. And last night, I re-read what I wrote on 8/8/25. Here’s a snippet:
“In a year I will be so tapped into my self worth and inner wisdom that I will have no tolerance for bullshit from myself or other people. I will attract everything I want. The right people will gravitate toward me. I will be confident on my own. I won’t need validation from others to feel like I’m ok. I will deeply know it within myself.”
I got chills. Everything I wrote a year ago is my current reality. The shifts my only be perceptible to me, but they were significant.
Over the past year I’ve held myself accountable to not tolerating excuses or BS from myself or other people. I’m very protective of my energy and time. I choose things that feel good and I have more self-trust than ever. I’m single, confident, content and honestly have never been happier. Huzzah!
Was it because of the Lions Gate? Maybe. Or perhaps it was taking a moment to get honest about the beliefs that didn’t fit me anymore and having the courage to commit to a life that felt bigger and more like ME.
Three things the Lions Gate Portal asks us to do:
Notice what energy is holding you back. Decide to let go of the beliefs, stories and fears that keep you from the life you want to live.
Get really good at noticing abundance. Name when things feel good. When you recognize what stuff feels good, it means you’re capable of attracting and creating more of it.
Specifically name what you want to create in your life. Say it out loud, write it down, tell a friend. What does your life look like when you trust yourself? What’s a step you can take this week to making it a reality?
Sure, you can do this any old day. But it doesn’t hurt to have some cosmic energy behind it, right?
Need a few reflection prompts?
What am I ready to release? What energy or belief is no longer working for me?
In a year from now, what will be different if I release that old energy?
What area of my life could benefit from courageous change?
Don’t be shy - What big, wild dreams do you have for your life? Write them down in the present tense as if they’re already happening!
Want to talk more about this stuff? Let’s find time to chat!
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