The Lion’s Gate Portal, occurring annually around August 8th, is a powerful time for spiritual growth, manifestation, and transformation. It aligns with the star Sirius, the sun in Leo, and the peak of the meteor showers, creating a potent cosmic energy. Here’s a ritual to harness this energy and set powerful intentions for your life.
Materials Needed:
- A quiet, comfortable space
- Candles (preferably gold or white)
- Crystals (such as clear quartz, citrine, or tiger’s eye)
- A journal and pen
- A bowl of water
- Incense or sage for cleansing
- A small mirror
- An object that symbolizes your intention (e.g., a symbol of what you wish to manifest)
Step-by-Step Ritual
1. Cleanse Your Space
- Begin by cleansing your space with incense or sage. Walk around the area, allowing the smoke to purify and remove any negative energy. As you do this, set the intention for your space to be filled with light and positive energy.
2. Set Up Your Altar
- Arrange your altar with the candles, crystals, bowl of water, mirror, and the symbolic object. Place the candles at the center, surrounded by the crystals. The bowl of water should be on one side, with the mirror and symbolic object on the other.
3. Ground Yourself
- Sit comfortably and close your eyes. Take deep breaths, inhaling through your nose and exhaling through your mouth. Visualize roots extending from your body into the Earth, grounding you. Feel the Earth’s energy rising up through these roots, filling you with stability and peace.
4. Light the Candles
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Light the candles on your altar. As you do, call upon the energies of the Lion’s Gate Portal. You might say something like:
“I call upon the cosmic energies of the Lion’s Gate Portal. May this space be filled with the light and power of Sirius, the sun in Leo, and the universe. May my intentions be clear and my heart open to receive.”
5. Meditate and Connect
- Spend a few minutes meditating. Focus on the flame of the candles or the energy of the crystals. Visualize a golden light surrounding you, connecting you to the cosmic energies. Feel the powerful vibrations of the Lion’s Gate Portal filling you with strength, clarity, and purpose.
6. Set Your Intentions
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Open your journal and write down your intentions. Be clear and specific about what you wish to manifest or transform. You can write statements like:
“I am open to receiving the abundance of the universe.”
“I manifest my dreams and goals with confidence and clarity.”
“I release what no longer serves me and embrace my true path.”
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Place the journal on your altar, letting it absorb the energy of the candles and crystals.
7. Affirmation with the Mirror
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Hold the small mirror and look into your eyes. State your intentions aloud, affirming your belief in their manifestation. Speak with conviction and clarity. You might say:
“I am powerful. I am aligned with my highest self. I attract abundance and positivity into my life.”
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Visualize your intentions as already achieved, feeling the emotions associated with their fulfillment.
8. Water Reflection
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Take the bowl of water and hold it in your hands. Reflect on the symbolism of water – its fluidity, cleansing properties, and life-giving essence. Gaze into the water and imagine it absorbing any doubts or fears. When you’re ready, say:
“I release my fears and doubts into the water. May they be cleansed and transformed.”
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Gently pour the water outside or into the Earth, symbolizing the release of negative energy and the nurturing of new growth.
9. Gratitude and Closing
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Spend a few moments in gratitude, thanking the energies of the Lion’s Gate Portal for their presence and support. You might say:
“Thank you, cosmic energies, for your guidance and light. I am grateful for your presence and the blessings to come.”
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Extinguish the candles, knowing that their energy remains with you. Close your ritual by grounding yourself again, visualizing the roots connecting you to the Earth.
10. Keep Your Symbolic Object
- Keep the symbolic object with you or place it somewhere special as a reminder of your intentions and the energy of the Lion’s Gate Portal.
Post-Ritual Reflection
After completing the ritual, take some time to reflect on your experience. You can continue to work with your intentions by revisiting your journal, meditating with your crystals, and staying open to the guidance and opportunities that come your way. The Lion’s Gate Portal is a time of powerful transformation, and by aligning yourself with its energy, you can manifest profound changes in your life.
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