- Avarna Jain,
Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media
August 8 2025 is a special cosmic gateway to help you start fresh and manifest your deepest wishes…

Every year the cosmic alignment known as the Lion’s Gate Portal swings open to a potent window pulsing with heightened energy, spiritual clarity, and the power to transform. This year, the celestial event peaks on August 8th, marking one of the most powerful moments to manifest your deepest dreams.
It’s a rare convergence of the Sun in Leo, the brilliant star Sirius, and Earth’s energetic gateway. While we may still be navigating retrogrades, cosmic shifts, and the sweltering heat of the season, the Lion’s Gate Portal cuts through the noise, supercharging your quietest prayers and deepest desires.
Known as the 8-8 portal, this alignment forms a celestial doorway connecting Sirius, the Sun, and Orion’s belt, creating a cosmic corridor that opens from late July through mid-August, with the peak on August 8. This powerful energy invites you to step boldly into your highest potential and not just for 2025, but with ripples that will carry through the next six years.
Leo energy is radiant, fiery, and fearless. Use this time to set intentions that reflect your truest desires and not just what feels safe or expected. Write your goals with passion and conviction.

Sirius, the brightest star in the sky, aligns with the portal, offering cosmic wisdom and clarity. Find a quiet space for meditation or guided visualisation. Allow this time to cleanse mental fog, dissolve limiting beliefs, and ignite your inner knowing.
Feel the warmth and abundance of what already exists in your life. Allow yourself to soak in gratitude to magnetise even more blessings. Pair this with moments of mindful reflection to deepen your connection to positivity and amplify your manifestation energy.
The Leo energy is not just serious power but also playful, creative, and joyous. Dance, paint, sing, or engage in any activity that makes your spirit shine. This boosts your cosmic vibration and aligns your heart with your dreams.

During this period, journal to clarify your intentions, explore your emotions, and track your personal growth. Write freely about your dreams and ask yourself reflective questions that help you stay connected to your inner self and align your energy with the portal’s transformative power.
Prepare a bath with ingredients like rose petals, turmeric, and milk. Use this time to relax, cleanse your energy, and set your intentions for renewal. And as you sink into the soothing embrace of the water, breathe deeply and allow yourself to release stagnant energy.