Annually, on August eighth, a very powerful event happens in the universe. This is referred to as the “Lions Gate Portal”.

The portal originally opens July 16th and closes August 12th, but the absolute peak is on August 8th. This event is specifically a beautifully unique alignment of the earth, a star (Sirius), and a constellation (Orion).

This lineup creates a very powerful and very intense field of energy, which makes manifestations especially incredibly powerful. Also, this event occurring on August 8th, or 8/8, is especially powerful, as the number 8 is very significant in numerology, particularly representing abundance and possibilities.

With all of this, I’m sure you can see how the art of manifesting is popular and encouraged on Lion’s Gate.

Who I Was

At the time of the last Lion’s Gate, I had never participated or event heard of the event. I had a history of slight manifestations, meditation, and related practices, but I was never really serious about it.

Truthfully, I was very lost and confused on my life. I was having panic attacks daily, I was dealing with a loss of self, and I was grieving many aspects of my life. To sum everything up, because I could truly write a book about last summer, I was going through a major and very stressful series of shifts in my life.

With all of this, I was beginning to shift heavily into spirituality to cope and recover. I meditated with my family, I attended many different spiritual events, and I actively engaged in manifestation.

Thus, when I heard of Lion’s Gate the day before the event, I knew I had to do it. I needed a change from the miserableness I felt, and figured it was worth a shot.

My Manifestations

My present self is lucky that my old self recorded everything in a journal. I split my manifestations up into three categories: what I’m calling in, what I’m releasing, and who I need to become to achieve what I want.

All of these will be direct copies of what is written in my journal.

What I called in:

1. A happy, healthy, loving, and pure relationship that fulfills my heart and helps me grow into a better and more complete person. 
2. A deeper love and understanding with myself. 
3. Friends that love, care, and support me in college. 
4. A peaceful college experience, that is still adventurous and filled with opportunities. 
5. Chances for other colleges and scholarships. 
6. More love and forgiveness for others and me. 
7. Growth in ways like learning how to drive and getting a good job. 
8. A healthy body and relationship with food and exercise. 

With most of these I was very intentional, however it is worthy to note that with manifestations 3 and 8, I did have doubt during the manifesting.

It is also very important to know that you have to put in some effort to help these manifestations move to truth.

What I released (or wanted to):

1. Negative people.
2. People who are selfish and only want themselves to succeed.
3. My fear of change.
4. Old patterns of running back to what is comfortable and avoiding growth.
5. Old patterns of food image issues and body dysmorphic issues.
6. Hurtful relationships.
7. Resentment, anger, guilt, shame, and worry.

Who I needed to become:

1. Someone who puts myself first, without bringing others down.
2. Someone who embraces body neutrality and is able to nourish my body.
3. Someone who is more forgiving, and less resentful.
4. To be able to let go of past experiences.

How They Actually Came True

Keep in mind that the time after these manifestations was still extremely messy. I was stuck in the place and person I was for over 6 months before I truly grew into who I am now. Manifestations and change do not come immediately; you have to wait and work for it. I’m writing this nearly 8 months after I made these manifestations.

I found a relationship exactly as I described it. I have been called to grow so much through this relationship, which is truly a blessing that I begged for.

I have an extremely deep love for myself, and I understand myself better than I ever have. I am able to recognize my own patterns and trace them back to the root. I have never been able to do this until now. I know what I am the way I am and I love myself for who I am, despite my flaws.

Here’s one I mentioned I experience doubt with. I admit I haven’t built any new friendships, but that is majorly on me. One of the downsides to a deep appreciation for myself is also a great need to be alone. This makes me stray away from friendships, even though the opportunities have been presented to me. Like I mentioned before, manifestations won’t come true on their own. If you deny opportunities, you deny the manifestation coming to truth.

I have had a very peaceful college experience! So much so, that I am very sad to be going home this summer. I have also been given so many opportunities and new experiences throughout the year.

When I wrote the manifestation about chances for other colleges and scholarships, I was planning to go to a small college in Kentucky, and I did go to that college. While there, I was given the opportunity to transfer to MTSU with several scholarships. I ended up transferring for the second semester, and I am so blessed to be able to attend this college.

I now see love in everything, and I was finally able to forgive everyone I needed to.

I have an amazing job which I love! I genuinely look forward to going to work in such an amazing environment. I am also starting to learn how to drive, and I hope to get my license this summer.

And here’s another that hasn’t come completely true, due to my lack of effort as well. I have always greatly struggled with body image and food, and relapses in my views and habits are pretty common for me. My relationship with food is still unhealthy in a way and is something I still need to work on.

I realized these came true early this year, and I was genuinely taken aback. I didn’t expect those manifestations to really be so powerful. Everything happened so gradually that I didn’t even notice these things coming to me and blessing me.

For you:

If you are wanting to get more into spirituality or are wanting to turn your life around, I cannot stress enough how important manifesting on Lion’s Gate is. Even if you don’t necessarily believe in manifestations or spiritual energy, I feel it is still worth a try.

If you do happen to manifest this Lion’s Gate, be sure that you engage with full intention and no doubt. Manifest things coming to you as if they have already happened. Be specific, intentional, and direct with all the things you wish.

Something that really helped me at Lion’s Gate was setting a mood for the manifesting: some candles, incense, burning sage, anything to keep you in an intentional and peaceful mindset. Little to no distractions is ideal.

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The person I used to be and who I am now are two insanely different people. I am secure in myself and those around me. I love myself and everything around me. I forgive myself and everything around me. I am gentle in nearly every way with myself and the world.

I believe greatly and have great trust in the alignment and timing of the universe. My change isn’t solely credited to the universe, but the manifestations I did and the spiritual work I put into myself are certainly contributing factors of who I am now.

Slow down on chasing who you want to be, and let it find you.