Every August, my social media feed explodes with posts about the Lions Gate Portal —some talking about energy shifts, others about manifesting dreams. I’ll be honest, at first I thought it was just an astrology buzzword. But the more I read, the more fascinating it became… and now I can’t look at August the same way again. What Exactly Is the Lions Gate Portal? The Lions Gate Portal is a term used in astrology and spirituality to describe a cosmic alignment that happens every year around August 8 (8/8). During this time, the Sun is in the zodiac sign of Leo, the star Sirius becomes visible in the sky, and it aligns with the Earth and Orion’s Belt. This alignment is believed to open a “gateway” of high-frequency energy. Many say it’s a time for spiritual growth, intuition, and manifestation. The number 8 itself is considered powerful, symbolizing infinity and balance. Why August 8 Is Special While the alignment technically lasts from late July to mid-August, August 8 i...