A Supercharged Lion’s Gate Portal
Lion’s Gate Portal
On August 8, the Sirius star rises in conjunction with the Sun at dawn under the lion sign of Leo. For several weeks before and after Sirius’ rising, we can tap into intense manifestation energy through the bravery of the lion.
The ancient Egyptians believed that the Sun provides life for our physical bodies, and Sirius nourishes our spiritual bodies. For them, Sirius marked the start of a new year, the annual life-giving floods of the Nile, and a rebirth of the human spirit. They saw this month-long season as a powerful time to harness creative energy and manifest new experiences.
As we traverse this gateway, it may feel like we are in unfamiliar territory, like beginning a new chapter in a different city or going back to school with new teachers. Yet, with every challenge comes great opportunity. What lies on the other side of this portal will depend on the alignment of our thoughts, words, and actions. This energy asks us to slow down and carefully consider who we want to be.
The Lion People and the Lion’s Gate
For thousands of years and in many cultures, stories have been told of a mysterious divine race of Lion People, and some claim they traveled here through the Lion’s Gate from another world. This Gaia+ exclusive with renowned author William Henry is a unique and astounding tour de force of art, history, and mythology to reveal the hidden legacy of ancient lion beings and the extraordinary message they have for us today. Often portrayed as leaders and protectors of humanity, they may have had a hand in humanity’s creation and evolution. Is it possible to call upon the wisdom of these exceptional Leonid beings and connect with them during the Lion’s Gate Portal?
Ascension Season
It is believed that the external impacts of ascension season begin with energetic activations on May 5 (5/5) and culminate with DNA activations on August 8 (8/8). Those who are open to this energy can integrate it simply through meditation and intention. It is also a time ripe for activating ancient memories from previous incarnations, confirming a new sense of self and way of being in this world. This is when we can see the seeds of our intentions begin to sprout. And like any fragile new plant or idea, it is wise to nurture and protect our creations as they reach maturity.
What does 888 mean?
In numerology, the number eight represents prosperity, abundance, and a balance between the spiritual and physical worlds. It is visually associated with the infinity symbol, which suggests a field of limitless potential and reminds us that we will receive the energy that we put out into the world.
This year’s Lion's Gate Portal is especially supercharged because not only do we have August 8 (8/8), but the year 2024 also reduces down to the number eight. This 888 “angel number” often appears as a signpost marking the start of a transformative journey capable of shifting your entire identity. This is a time to trust your intuition, take inspired action, and stay aligned with your higher self.
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Emerald Tablet 101: The Birth of Alchemy
“As above; so below. As within; so without. As with the universe; so with the soul.” ~ Hermes Trismegistus
The story of the Emerald Tablet reads like the syllabus for an ancient civilization college course, with Egyptian pharaohs, Greek conquerors and philosophers, and travels through long-gone countries. While no one in the modern world has seen it, accounts of the Emerald Tablet of Hermes Trismegistus describe a slab of brilliant, crystalline green stone covered with bas-relief Phoenician text. Some believe the tablet holds the secrets of the universe.
Considered the original source of hermeticism, gnosticism, Western alchemy and science, the tablet is inseparable from the elusive Hermes Trismegistus, an ancient philosopher, healer and sage. References to Trismegistus can be found in Renaissance, Christian, Islamic, Roman and Greek literature.
No one knows what became of the original tablet — what remains are translations and translations of translations, along with a historic timeline punctuated with disconnects and gaps. The tablet appears and disappears across the ancient world, before and after the birth of Christ, with periods of revival, including the Italian Renaissance.
Dennis William Hauck, author of the classic “The Emerald Tablet,” wrote, “One of the most mysterious documents ever put before the eyes of man, the Emerald Tablet has been described as everything from a succinct summary of Neoplatonic philosophy to an extraterrestrial artifact or a gift from Atlantis.” The tablet’s premise that “All is One,” and that direct experience of the Divine is possible through meditation and psychological exercise, became the foundations of Freemasonry, and later Theosophy and esoteric schools including The Golden Dawn.
