What is the Lion’s Gate Portal? How August 8's astrology will affect your sign

The Lion’s Gate Portal is open!

The Lion’s Gate Portal is an astrological term describing the alignment of the sun in Leo, the star Sirius, which is the brightest star as seen from Earth, the constellation Orion’s Belt and the Earth.

Technically, this alignment happens between July 28 and Aug. 12. But Aug. 8 is the most pivotal — some might say magical — day of the Lion's Gate Portal because it falls in the middle of the dates.

Think of the opening of the Lion’s Gate Portal as a day reserved for the practice of manifestation — a cosmic pat on the back, aligned with August’s other astrology.

Astrologers consider this an opportune day for manifestation, or concentrating on what you want to make it a reality. Charlotte Kirsten, trauma psychologist, defined manifestation to TODAY as the belief that you can “intentionally create your reality through beliefs or pattern actions.”

The date packs a numerological punch, too. Numerology is the idea that numbers carry with them specific association. Eight is the number associated with power, change and transformation. Further, 2024 is an eight year, since the year's digits add up to eight.

In short, Aug. 8 is your chance to dream big and believe in yourself. Here's how to seize the astrology.

What the Lion's Gate Portal holds for your sign

Aries

Reconnect with an old project that inspires your inner child. Embracing your passions will lead to a greater sense of positivity and joie de vivre.

Taurus

Take time to be honest with your loved ones right now about your plans and aspirations. You may find they step up, not only to help you, but to cheer you on.

Gemini

Make sure that you are clear with your friends when stating your opinions. Don’t back down from your points of view, especially when you know you’re right. However, do so gently.

Cancer

What does abundance mean to you? Try to cultivate a sense of all that you want already being yours. You can redefine abundance by being grateful for all that you already have.

Leo

Leo, you're confident by nature – remember that. You can bring more vigor and oomph into your life if you let go of the doubt you have been replaying in your mind and ignore the naysayers.

Virgo

Rather than get deep with yourself, get still with yourself. Don't overthink. State positive affirmations to acknowledge how amazing you are on the inside and out. Most importantly, practice self-compassion right now.

Libra

Embrace a bigger social circle. You will be surprised by how networking will be able to help you in the future in making your goals become a reality.

Scorpio

Give your career the boost it needs by thinking about where you want to be next. Let your aspirations be known. The more precise you are in your goals, the easier it will be for you to bring them to fruition and to swiftly attain them.

Sagittarius

If you’re longing to seek a new adventure and don’t have the means to do so, the Lion’s Gate Portal will give you the chance to manifest your travel plans, as long as you are precise with where you wish to go. You’ll be in complete awe of your luck.

Capricorn

Your intuition is on point! Pay attention to the psychic downloads that are being told to you at this time. Listen to your gut feelings. It might not feel natural, since you're so logical — but it's necessary.

Aquarius

Focus on maintaining, or restoring, your interpersonal relationships. Giving your all and best to another is something you've been yearning to do.

Pisces

Make sure you do not take on too many responsibilities all at once. Instead, take on things that are fun and don't come with any strings attached. Allow yourself to be a beginner.

This article was originally published on TODAY.com