The Lion's Gate Portal On August 8 Is One Of The Year's Luckiest Days

Get ready to manifest some major Leo season magic, because Aug. 8 — also known as the Lion’s Gate Portal — is considered an auspicious date for setting abundance-focused intentions. This cosmic alignment combines the fiery energy of Leo season, the annual dawn rising of the bright star Sirius, and the numerology of the number eight. If you believe in its power, August 8 (or 8/8) might be one of the luckiest days of 2025, especially since this year, it’s happening alongside some seriously empowering and fortunate astrological events. If you're into astrology or numerology, don't sleep on this opportunity to manifest abundance and dream big.

The event known as the Lion’s Gate Portal is a fully modern invention that’s become popular within many new age spiritual practices and a buzzy topic amongst online mystics. While the event itself isn’t necessarily historical, some of the mythology behind this so-called portal is inspired by real astronomical phenomena that has been celebrated by cultures around the world for thousands of years — specifically in regards to a fixed star called Sirius, which rises annually over the eastern horizon around this time each year.

"Civilizations as far back as the Dogon tribe of Africa, Sumer, and Ancient Egypt tracked the Sirius star system across the sky," ascension guide and intuitive healer Laura Brown tells Bustle. The symbolism of Sirius rising — combined with the numerological magic of Aug. 8 and the supercharged solar power of Leo season — brings a sparkling spiritual window of opportunity for all zodiac signs to set intentions, embrace abundance, and create new beginnings.

In 2025, there are some especially lucky astrological events taking place around 8/8 that infuse this year’s Lion’s Gate Portal with even more cosmic good fortune — so whether or not new-age lore is your cup of tea, there’s plenty of planetary magic to tap into you. Read on for a deep dive into the meaning of the 8/8 Lion’s Gate Portal so you can take advantage of the potential power in this spiritual moment.

The Astrology Of The Lion’s Gate Portal

Let’s talk astrology and astronomy. The fixed star Sirius — which is the second brightest star in the sky next to the sun — is sometimes referred to as the "Spiritual Sun." This is likely due to its vivid luminosity, and also because astrologically, it’s associated with the illumination of people’s spirits, ambitions, and higher-minded goals. The astrological symbolism of Sirius is thought to combine some of the energies of expansive planet Jupiter and action-oriented planet Mars, giving it a brave and fiery presence. It brings an abundance of power, the potential for fame, and high honor.

Many sources refer to an alignment occurring between Sirius and the sun during the Lion’s Gate Portal, but that does not mean these two celestial objects will be at the exact same point in the sky. That annual conjunction between Sirius and the sun in the zodiac actually takes place during the first week of July, during Cancer season. Instead, the alignment being referenced is a celestial event known as the heliacal rising of Sirius — or the moment when the star first becomes visible over the eastern horizon, just before the sun rises. This takes place once a year, after a period of time during which a star’s visibility has been temporarily obscured by the light of the sun.

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Historically, the heliacal rising of Sirius is considered the most significant dawn rising of all the fixed stars. It was an especially important part of the ancient Egyptian calendar, as it marked the start of their new year, and this facilitated many further astronomical and calendrical developments. While Aug. 8 is now considered a time for harnessing the mystical energy of the so-called Lion’s Gate Portal, the rising of Sirius does not necessarily take place on this exact day. Depending on one’s geographical location, the date of this special astronomical event will differ, but it generally occurs between late July and mid-August. This is why some mystics consider the Lion’s Gate Portal to be “open” between about July 28 to Aug. 12.

Although Sirius is in the sign of Cancer, its annual heliacal rising now takes place during Leo season — the sign represented by the cosmic lion — and this is likely part of how it got its name. “Astrologically, this [event] is called the Lion’s Gate Portal due to the sun being in the sign of Leo," Brown says. Leo zodiac energy is focused, flamboyant, and fiery, and it embodies the courage, pride, and regality typically symbolized by the lion. Leo season is also the single month of the year during which the sun is in its home sign of rulership, making it an especially powerful time to align with your passions and embrace authenticity. Combining this leonine magic with the annual rising of Sirius charges this period of the year with loads of creative and confidence-enhancing solar power.

The Numerology Of 8/8

Sirius’ rising can occur in either July or August, depending on the year and one’s location, but today’s Lion’s Gate Portal celebrations are typically associated with Aug. 8. Given the numerological meaning of 8/8, it makes sense that this date would be chosen. Eight is considered one of the luckiest numbers in numerology and often corresponds with wealth, success, and ambition. Visually, the number 8 looks like an infinity symbol turned upright, which represents unlimited potential. "8/8 is numerologically significant, since eight is the number of abundance and prosperity," Brown says. Being the eighth day of the eighth month of the year charges this date with the energy of success and good fortune, which can better enable people to set clear and effective intentions.

Additionally, the significance of 8/8 blends astrology with numerology in a beautifully synergistic way. Sirius in astrology is associated with wealth, passion, honor, and even fame. Meanwhile the sun is the ruler of confidence, willpower, and self-expression. That said, the fact that Sirius rises while the sun is shining in its home sign around Aug. 8 each year adds more significance. "Leo is a raging fire sign, and its energy can attract all it desires like a moth to a flame," Brown says. If you choose to work with the energy of the Lion’s Gate Portal, you can use the strength of these success-attracting celestial bodies combined with the abundant numerological energy of 8/8 to set powerful intentions for yourself.

The Astrology of 8/8 In 2025

8/8 always falls during Leo season and relatively close to the exact date of Sirius’ heliacal rising, but in 2025, there are some even more specific lucky cosmic alignments taking place that add to the magic. Firstly, August’s full moon will be active and close to reaching its zenith on the night of 8/8, as it technically peaks at 3:55 a.m. ET on Aug. 9. This full moon is one of the most personally empowering of the year, as it’s challenging all zodiac signs to embrace what makes them stand out from the crowd and make moves without fear of other people’s opinions and expectations. This is a wonderful energy to channel if you're doing any Lion’s Gate Portal manifestations.

This month’s full moon is very auspiciously timed with the Lion’s Gate Portal, but there are some other extraordinary planetary alignments taking place alongside this event, too. On 8/8, there will be a glorious Grand Air Trine forming in the heavens involving mystery-seeking, miracle-maker Uranus, and motivated Mars. This gorgeous cosmic triangle is arguably the luckiest aspect in astrology, and this one brings the perfect energy for making bold and innovative moves that have a transformative and positive impact on your life.

With so many fortunate planetary alignments happening simultaneously this year, the 2025 Lion’s Gate Portal is set to be even more auspicious.

Lastly and perhaps most importantly, 8/8 is also setting the stage for another charmed aspect between love planet Venus and lucky planet Jupiter — the two most fortunate celestial bodies in the solar system. They’ve been dubbed the “benefic planets” in traditional astrology due to all the great benefits they tend to bestow as they travel through the skies. During this year’s Lion’s Gate Portal, Venus and Jupiter are on the brink of meeting for their annual conjunction in the zodiac, blending their energies and paving the way for all sorts of sparkly new opportunities for romance, abundance, and growth.

What’s more is that they’ll be joining forces in Cancer, just one degree away from the star Sirius — the heliacal rising of which happens to be the heartbeat of the Lion’s Gate Portal lore. While this conjunction doesn’t technically perfect until late-night on Aug. 11, Venus, Jupiter, and Sirius will already be in such close proximity to each other on 8/8 that you’re bound to be feeling the magic of this mystical connection.

Why Aug. 8 Is Perfect For Manifesting

8/8 is touted by some spiritual practitioners as one of the luckiest days of the year for manifesting, and with so many fortunate planetary alignments happening simultaneously this year, the 2025 Lion’s Gate Portal is set to be even more auspicious. So if you choose to partake in the fun, know that this is a fabulous time to set intentions and do an abundance ritual. "The Lion’s Gate Portal is an opening for high-frequency, high-vibrational energies — infused completely with Sirian energy — to flood down upon the Earth," Brown says. This can help you "instantly manifest what [you] want," according to Brown. Here are a couple of ways to harness it:

Do An 8/8 Meditation & Intention-Setting Ritual

Set your phone's timer for eight minutes and allow yourself to clear your mind of any limiting thoughts (bonus points if you start your meditation at 8:08 a.m. or p.m.!). Focus on the unlimited potential for success that the number eight in numerology symbolizes. Embrace the power of the Leo season sun and the next day’s full moon, and reach for the stars! After your Lion’s Gate Portal meditation, write down your biggest goals and list eight tangible steps you can take toward them. The collective energy of the Lion’s Gate Portal may help propel these dreams into reality.

Work With Crystal Healing

Creating a crystal grid or programming your crystals with intentions are two great ways to honor the alleged manifestation magic of the Lion’s Gate Portal. Choose yellow or gold-colored crystals to amplify the solar-powered energy of this date. (I recommend pyrite for abundance, Lemurian quartz for spiritual connection, or citrine for some sunny Leo season optimism.)

Plan A Personal Lion's Gate Portal Ritual

Whether you're into reading tarot cards, doing candle magic, or just want to use a simple guided meditation, there are lots of Lion's Gate Portal rituals that can help you connect to the mystical energy of this date in a way that feels true to you. Because the Lion’s Gate Portal is a relatively new concept, ways of celebrating are still open to interpretation, so do whatever feels aligned when it comes to manifesting your wishes.

Happy manifesting!