LIONSGATE PORTAL 888

August 8th is a very auspicious day and a time for a supercharged cosmic energy shift. This day is known as the Lionsgate Portal. It is a time when the Sun, Sirius, and Earth move to specific points in the sky creating an energetic portal. Sirius is known as the "spiritual Sun" and is actually larger than our Earth Sun. Sirius is known to be the star of higher consciousness and holds the purest frequency of love. This star will line up directly with the Pyramid of Giza, appearing brighter and very close to earth. During  July, the Sun, Earth, and Sirius began to shift and align in the sky, the Sun and Sirius overlapping and appearing as one star. Then on 8:8 they re-emerge opposing one another, representing grand rebirth.

This occurs every year, but this year appears to be extra special since it is on the 8th day of the 8th month of a year ending in 8, so we have 888. The number 8 (on the Tree of Life) is ruled by the Planet Mercury and is related to Hermes, the messenger of the Gods. Not without mention, these planetary alignments reach their peak when the Sun is in Leo, which is in fact ruled by the Sun and is associated with the Tarot card Strength. With that said, focusing on communication is crucial at this time. Communication will be key in your evolution and accessing your higher self. When we look at communication, we have three types-- communication with ourselves, communication with others, and communication with the Universe. This is also a time of fully awakening to your personal and divine power, led by the light codes of Sirius. Let's look at how we can take a deep dive into our communication in order to propel us into this portal of extreme and necessary growth. 

An old photo of me-- about 5-6 years old

Communication with Ourselves

How do you talk to yourself? How do you view yourself? Do you allow your thoughts to bully you? Do you allow your mind to trample over that of the heart? Our self-talk is indicative of our own self-worth and self-respect. Now is the time to reevaluate your relationship with yourself. How can you be kinder to yourself? How can you nurture yourself? During this day, practice radical acts of self-love and release outdated patterns and behaviors that are no longer serving you. You are beautiful, strong, and worthy. Remember, how you treat yourself is a blueprint of how you show others to treat you. 

Ritual: Today, find a photo of yourself as a child. What would you say to yourself? How would you nurture your inner child? What can you forgive yourself for? Write it down or say it out loud in order to get it out and release it. Now, place the photo of you as a child somewhere you will see it often. Give yourself love and affirmations as needed to remind you that you are deserving and you are special. When we heal and nourish our inner child, it releases blockages and patterns that have been keeping us stuck. It allows us to open ourselves up to love and greater abundance.

 

Communication with Others

How do you communicate with others? Are you forceful? Are you quiet and reserved, scared to speak up? How do you you listen to others? Do you listen to react or listen to understand? Today, focus on how you interact and communicate with others. How can you use your mental abilities to be firm, but gentle when speaking with others? How can you make sure you are speaking your truth without harming or offending anyone? To work on this, it is important to understand the role our Ego plays in our communication-- the Ego always needs to be right and defensive. The Ego likes to keep us small by causing us to react from a place of fear. When we can recognize this and begin to transcend our Ego, we can then communicate from a heart centered place. We can communicate with compassion and empathy. This does not mean that we let people walk all over us, it means that we humbly, but firmly allow our truth to come forth. When we speak from a place that is authentically ourselves, there will not be harm or doubt caused. This will emanate from you and garner respect, even if people disagree, they will still respect your words. 

Ritual: Meditate (preferably in the morning before your day starts) Find a mantra that resonates with you regarding speaking your truth. Some examples: I speak my truth. I honor my truth. I use my words clearly and effectively. My Throat Chakra is balanced. My words are clear.

Communication with the Universe

How do you communicate with the universe? How do you manifest? The direct line to the universe is always open and always accessible, the way we use it is very important. Do you demand things from the Universe? Do you try to manifest things out of fear and desperation? These methods will never fully work and reap the results we want. Our communication with the Universe needs to stem from a place of love, balance and trust. We have to co-create with the Universe to garner the results. I have too many times tried to force manifest something through desperation and it has never fully blossomed into reality. How can you humbly and through the energy of gratitude tap into the frequency of the Universe? How can you use your words and thoughts clearly to create you dreams? Working with the Universe involves more than just saying your wish out loud, you need to feel it, think it, live it and taste it. The more you can harness your senses the better. The Universe does not distinguish between bad or good, it only understands the energies you are putting out. So if you can paint a well rounded, emotionally rich painting, the Universe will be able to aptly respond and work with you to create.  

Ritual: Save this exercise for last. That way, you have cleared out what is no longer serving you and filled yourself up with love and compassion. You are now ready to manifest. Follow these steps to reap your results.