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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Ancient Sound Technology; The Breath of Creation
Crashing waves. The thump of a palm against a taut drum skin. The wail of a new born baby. Sound is our tether to the present, to one another, and to our deep and ancient sense of the world. Throughout the ages, ancient sound technology, created through voice, instruments, and the natural world has provided healing and spiritual connection.
Every ancient civilization is based on the belief of the sanctity that is sound, from the Old Testament’s verse, “and God said, let there be light,” to the meditative Aum of the Hindu tradition; sound represents a spiritual significance that is essential to the human relationship to nature, self, and one another.
The first ancient people known to use sound as a healing power are the indigenous people of Northern Australia. The ancient culture created a kind of sound healing expressed through the didgeridoo, or its ancient name, the yidaki. Made from fallen eucalyptus branches hollowed out by termites, the didgeridoo is considered to be the oldest wind instrument, dating back more than 40,000 years.
Used in ceremonial rituals and for its healing properties, the didgeridoo was also a way to communicate across far distances due to the unique sound waves which are believed to be able to be heard through the Earth. The low frequencies produced by the didgeridoo are thought to heal, help with mobility, and open up energetic flows.
“He who knows the secret of the sound knows the mystery of the whole universe” – Hazrat Inayat Khan
North American indigenous cultures incorporated “reciprocal participation” in their tribal ceremonies with a complex and interconnected musical exchange that ranged across nations and tribes. Used for ritualistic purposes, creative expression, and healing, making and sharing music has always been central to Native American daily life.
According to the American Indian Heritage Foundation (AIHF), “ [u]nusual, irregular rhythms and a somewhat off-key style of singing are used. No harmony is ever incorporated, although sometimes many people sing at once, and other times the vocals are solo. The Native American vocals are passionate, used to invoke spirits, ask for rain or healing, or are used to heal the sick.”
AIHF states that “many researchers feel that Native American music is some of the most complex ever performed. The tensing and releasing of the vocals combined with varying drum beats make it a very intricate form of art.
In ancient Egypt, seven vowels served as sacred sounds, creating a strong euphony, or harmonic convergence. In addition to the human voice, Egyptian high priestesses played the sistrum in ceremonies, a kind of rattle with metal discs attached to it that generated an “ultrasound” to enhance healing, and which is still in use today. The ancient Egyptians believed so strongly in the power and sanctity of sound that there are no vowels present in their written language of hieroglyphics.
