Understanding the Lions Gate Portal
Have you ever felt a shift in energy around the beginning of August? Maybe you’ve felt a little more open or sensitive without knowing why. That timing lines up with the Lions Gate Portal, a cosmic event that a lot of people who are feeling curious about all things energy and intuition are drawn to It’s talked about as a powerful time for manifesting but that’s only one piece of it.
This post breaks down what the Lions Gate Portal actually is, why it’s talked about so much and how you can work with it in a way that feels right for you.
What is the Lions Gate Portal?
The Lions Gate Portal happens every year from July 26 to August 12 with its peak on August 8. That’s why you’ll often hear it called the 8/8 Portal.
It gets its name from Leo season (the sign of the lion) and the rising of Sirius, one of the brightest stars in the sky. In astrology and energy work, Sirius is seen as our "Spiritual Sun" and its rising is thought to bring in high-frequency energy that supports expansion, clarity and spiritual growth.
Because this energy peaks during Leo season and the number 8 in numerology is linked to balance, infinity and creation, a lot of people use this window to call in their intentions and focus on what they want to manifest.
Let’s talk about that for a second
If you’re feeling excited and clear about what you want to create right now, this energy can absolutely support that. Intention setting, visualizing what you’re calling in and aligning your energy with your next step can feel even more powerful during this time.
But if that’s not where you are this year, if things feel a little uncertain or if you’re still sorting through what you want or need, that’s okay too. This portal can hold space for both clarity and reflection.
I’ve used this portal for manifesting in the past. This year, it feels different. Or maybe I do. I’m not in a season of reaching for more. I’m in a season of listening and getting honest about what’s actually mine to hold.
That might be where you are too.
What you might notice during the Lions Gate
Energetically, this portal can bring up a lot. You might feel:
More emotionally sensitive or easily overwhelmed
Extra reflective or tuned in to your inner world
A little stir-crazy or unsure why your energy feels off
More connected to your dreams or intuition
Not everyone feels this portal in the same way and there’s no one right experience to have. Some years feel bigger than others. Some years pass quietly. That’s all valid.
Ways to support yourself
If you want to work with this energy, whether to set intentions or simply reconnect with yourself, here are a few places to start:
Spend time in stillness or reflection
Journal about what feels heavy or what’s shifting
Pay attention to patterns or nudges that are showing up
Rest if you feel tired
Try a grounding practice like walking outside or holding a favourite crystal
Set a clear intention if it feels aligned
There’s no need to do all the things. You’re allowed to take what supports you and leave what doesn’t.
However you move through this season, you don’t have to figure it all out.
Whether you’re in a moment of manifesting or in a pause that feels quiet but deep, this portal can meet you where you are. It doesn’t need to look like anyone else’s.
Thanks for reading,
Sam
Want something to support you through this season?
I made a free guide called Tuning In with the Lion’s Gate Portal. It’s a place to pause, check in with your energy and move through this time in a way that feels real and doable. You’ll find simple practices, reflection prompts and space to set intentions, whether you’re feeling clear or still figuring it out.
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