Introducing the Lion’s Gate Alchemical Portal: Sun Codes Galore
Light codes are set ablaze as we meet the dog days of summer. The Lion Gate portal, active from July 28-August 12, reaches its pinnacle on 8/8 where we are greeted with the alignment of our sun and the “soul star” Sirius. Inner alchemy is ignited to amplify personal and collective paths forward to inner and outer evolution. In receiving August’s celestial energies, the month’s ahead are poised to relish from the glass you fill in the name of self-love and ultimate devotion. Royally so, now is the time to be the most while doing the least. It’ll pay off, promise!
Listening to the Sounds of the Midnight Sun into the Day
From the ancient knowledge of Egyptian times, the alignment of Sirius and planet Earth can be seen in the strategic of Pyramid of Giza’s architecture to harness the codes of the midnight sun. It was also said to have caused the Nile to flood thus, fertilizing the land and bringing feasts of abundance to all of its people. It’s not so different here in the modern day as our vessels are pure conduits in receiving ample transmissions. It’s all in how we open ourselves up and present ourself before the lion.
The magnetic pull of Sirius’ alignment carries the song of ancient wisdom into the promise of modern alliances. To work with the Lion’s Gate portal is to tap into the Royal Sirian Lions also known as the “Lions of Yesterday and Tomorrow” who serve to ensure only those grounded in the present can traverse through this opening.
Whether you are consciously open to it or not, the subconscious is receiving exactly what it needs during this potent cycle of transformation. We are all receiving codes during this time. However, the magic happens in integrating these celestial messages into the physical.
Integrate Lion’s Gate Transmissions for Eternal Embodiment
The thing about Leo season is it is always going to be Leo season. Not because Leo is king, but because its ruler is the sun. Although seasons will change and weather will test, when you receive the codes of the celestial lion, you imbue your mind, body and spirit to carry the internal sun—no matter how dark things might appear. To maximize these higher whirling energies, it is critical to practice grounding exercises to create a lasting reservoir of inner empowerment and sacred humility.
Take in the sun, intentionally.
It’s summer so we’re all running around having fun under the sun. The allure of the summer months can lead us to travel more, try new things and meet new people. Someone’s gotta help spread the sunshine! At the same time, it’s important to create ways to slow down so all of the juicy rays can sink in. What better way than to take in the sun’s activating messages with intention. As we find ourselves in the peak of Lion’s Gate, this is one of the best (and easiest) way to receive the sun’s wisdom with full presence and intention.
A powerful, simple and effective approach to grounding these light codes is to sit on the earth, close your eyes, feel the sun on your skin and visualize the rays of light flowing through every pore in your body. You can do this to the sounds of your own breath or a guided meditation. The idea here is to relax and receive. Not only are you working with the negative charge of the earth and the elevating spark of the sun, you are opening the channel to bridge opposing energies (terrestrial and celestial) into one. You can practice this daily, during the Lion’s Gate portal and throughout the rest of Leo season to charge your system and tap into radiance as we move into the autumn and winter.
Another approach, if you’re up to it, is to wake up during sunrise and step into the ancient practice of sun eating. If not, no worries. You can receive the effects during sunset. Sunrise is just more dramatic ;) The idea here is to work with the sun at an hour where harmful rays are minimized. To practice traditional sun eating, also known as sun gazing, you’ll commit to looking into the sun at 10 second increments. So, each day you’ll increase by 10 seconds until you reach 44 minutes. To do this, you’ll need to commit to a time period that lasts longer than Leo season. However, you can also practice this for 7 days to a month and receive powerful effects. Whatever duration you choose to commit to, you’ll want to add three days of earthing afterward to integrate.
The exercises shared above can be amplified with supplemental practices like:
Intentional journaling
Breath of fire
Wearing white or yellow
Nourish the solar plexus
Work with Soulshine crystals like tiger eye, citrine and fire agate
Make space to rest and receive just as much you shine
Seal the Stargate with the Full Moon in Aquarius
On August 11, the evening before Lion’s Gate comes to a close, the full moon in Aquarius will add its glow to the ever-present light show. A sign opposite to heartful Leo, intellectual Aquarius brings an opportune window in integrating even more. This is the perfect space to seal in the codes and transmissions from the sun with a reflective guise of logic and thought-provoking questions. It is also a supportive time in closing out any cycles and letting go of ideas or beliefs that no longer serve you as we move into Virgo season at the end of the month.
(We’ll talk more about what awaits in September’s blog, so be sure to harness these Leo energies as an ally to the structure that awaits!) As we approach the full moon, embrace your typical processes, like charging your crystals, with a Leo-Aquarian journal session. You might ask yourself questions like in what ways does my individual light contribute to that of the collective? This could be in your creative talents or in the conversations you share with others.
As you reflect, what practices can you devote yourself more fully to as an exercise of self love in service to your community. Is there room for more harmony in the interactions you have with yourself and with the collective energies around you? This could be in the form of personal relationships or even in the way you look at world events. This lunation provides an opportune space where we are invited to bridge seemingly opposing energies together for the betterment of the individual and of the collective.
Just as the sun must be rooted in with the earth, the lion-hearted giver may find even more power within the socially clever Aquarian. You are the alchemist. You have all the tools. The full moon is the lead, the sun the gold. The power is within and the results show promise in the ways you show up to transmute and transform.
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