August 2023 is jam packed with two (2) Super Full Moons and the first of four (4) consecutive Super Full Moons this year, the Lion’s Gate Portal (a pathway to higher ascension), Mercury Retrograde will join the Venus Retrograde, a New Moon in Leo and the month wraps up with Uranus Stationing Retrograde and joining Saturn, Neptune and Pluto Retrogrades. The only planets not in Retrograde by the end of the month are Mars and Jupiter; Mars ended it’s 8 month Retrograde cycle in Gemini earlier this year and Jupiter will join the Rx gang in September. For me, the best part of August are the Meteor Showers that begin at the end of July and carry through the rest of the year!
Here are the highlights by date:
The Lion’s Gate Portal is a cosmic event that occurs every year between July 28 and August 12, and peaks on August 8 (8/8). It takes place when, the Sun in the Leo, the Earth, Orion’s Belt and the star Sirius are lined up with Regulus, the lead Star in the Constellation of Leo, which is activated by the rising of the star Sirius. The sequence and positioning of these Stars and Planets also align perfectly with the Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. The Lion’s Gate alignment is a symbolization of high-frequency energy or wisdom, that brings us a great opportunity for growth and manifestation. This period allows us to boost our aspirations, manifest new ideas and aspirations, raise our consciousness and enhance our spiritual energy. Anyone looking for a change in their lifestyle, setting new goals or wanting to live in a higher 5D frequency, then this is the perfect time for you! With the assistance of the Full Super Moon in Aquarius, we have the added opportunity to shed any lower vibrations and energy thoughts and habits in order to make room to live in a more conscious higher vibration. Even a small shift in perception and thinking can create perpetual ripples around you and throughout the Universe. My image above shows how the Sun aligns to Regulus in the Constellation of Leo, down to Orion’s Belt and to Sirius the Dog Star, forming a Mystic Rectangle in the Sky.
In ancient Egyptian cosmology, the Lion’s Gate is the dawn of a new year and a period where they set new resolutions for the future. Interestingly, ancient Egyptians revered the star Sirius (brightest star) and all of their ceremonies and lifestyle revolved around Sirius, as they believed it was the gateway to heaven and wisdom. Hence they started exploiting the Lion’s Gate opening as in those times Sirius was strong and brightest in the sky. They believed this portal occurs when Sun in Leo, earth and Sirius move into complete alignment with the pyramids of Giza (Egypt).
In Hinduism also, Sirius (The dog star) is known as Svana, the dog of King Yudhisthira, who was ready to forsake heaven for his loyal dog but was eventually allowed into heaven considering his sacrifice for Svana. The star as per Hinduism also symbolizes right conduct and knowledge.
The Chart for the peak of the Lion’s Gate speaks to me of Health; Body, Mind and Spirit coming into alignment for the sake of our personal wellbeing. There are two (2) Finger’s of God aka YODs (the green lines) the handle of the first is between our Fortunes and Fears and a need to eliminate and transform our delusions and shoddy foundations in the World; much of current existence is steep in suffering of our own doing, so much so that we have become addicted to suffering and we continue to feed these fears and suffering and lack in any form my the false illusions/delusions of mainstream media, social media and a lower vibration of part of the collective consciousness that wants to keep the masses enslaved, poor and angry. There is a different reality available to all of us and the Lion’s Gate Portal is that opportunity to shift out the 3D existence to a higher, beautiful 5D reality. The new world that we have been searching for is already here for the taking, it is just a matter of what we feed our body, minds and spirits with and how we perceive the world around us. The more people that partake in the rising ascension, the stronger the energy and vibration can become. Love, Peace, Harmony, Kindness, Balance, Equality, and Abundance have always been ready for the taking. Now is your golden opportunity. I believe it all begins with Gratitude. That energy can perpetuate a better mindset. Baby steps….
Fun Fact – August 10 is World Lion Day!
Full Moon in Aquarius and Sun in Leo– Utilizing the energy and archetype of both Signs as a means to recognize and shed our lower vibrations, tendencies and habits in preparation for the peak of the Lion’s Gate Portal on August 8th.
Throughout this full Moon in Aquarius, we have the opportunity to raise our frequency by working with both the energy of Leo, where the Sun is positioned, and the energy of Aquarius, where the Moon lands. This full Moon allows us to fully integrate the higher vibrations of both of these signs while releasing their lower frequencies.
The highest vibration of Leo and Aquarius is unconditional love for all beings, including love for ourselves and others. True acceptance leads to true belonging for all people. The key to achieving this high vibrational state is releasing the lower vibrations. The lower frequencies range from extreme aloofness to dramatic attention-seeking behavior. This part requires some shadow work.
The full Moon in Aquarius on August 1, 2023, lends an inspiring energy to the start of the month. This full Moon takes place opposite the Sun in Leo, bringing more attention to our uniqueness, genius, and willingness to evolve into our truth. It also affords us a chance to shed any habits and patterns that block our authentic expression. First, though, we need to find out where these patterns show up and how they were formed.
Aquarius also influences group dynamics, including who leads the collective, how we treat one another, and even more importantly, who changes the rules that govern all of us. In its highest manifestation, Aquarius helps us all live our truths while honoring others, even if our truths don’t agree with theirs. It’s about seeing differences while also living in equality. Aquarius has the power to help us feel connected to all beings and make choices that empower everyone.
Aquarius also governs the collective consciousness. In its simplest definition, this is the shared thoughts, beliefs, and opinions of a society. The collective consciousness influences everyone’s thoughts and conditioned patterns, even when they don’t realize it. It creates thought paradigms and ingrained belief structures.
Some of the collective consciousness can be seen and heard. It appears in advertising, statements from the government, and our social media feeds. It is also an awareness of what the collective is doing, thinking, and even feeling at any given time. It’s a vibration, and we all tune into its frequency, although it’s best understood through the lens of Aquarius.
Aquarius also governs rebellious behavior and individuality. Here is where Aquarius grows more complex. On one hand, Aquarius’s energy helps us draw together to form societal structures and training. On the other hand, it also helps us break the structure of society through rebellious acts that challenge the status quo.
During the full Moon in Aquarius, become keenly aware of how you are influenced by society. Societal training comes in many forms. We learn from our parents, our schools, and our peers. Many of our lessons are deliberate, having been thought out by the people teaching them, but many of them are unconscious.
In our early stages of development, we are like sponges. We absorb the environment around us and pick up habits, behaviors, and conditioned responses without our awareness or the awareness of the people whose behaviors we are absorbing. We also form concepts by merely living in a world full of other people whose combined knowledge creates collective consciousness. Consider how you have been programmed by the world around you.
Unfortunately, society is set up in a way that does not honor our uniqueness. From a young age, we are taught what is important to be good at, what is frowned upon, and just how different we can be until we are rejected.
Full Moons are about release and a pathway to evolve forward. On this full Moon in Aquarius, ask yourself what patterns show up over and over again, and look at how you learned those patterns. Ask yourself if you are suppressing your true nature in any way because it’s not accepted or respected by the people around you. Notice what you do when you feel the truth inside of you. Do you share it? Or do you suppress it? Feel the energies that you want to release, the ones that don’t represent who you are at your core.
Also, recognize the places in your life that you want to shift and change but resist because you fear rejection. It’s okay to change and evolve. You do not have to be the same person your whole life. Yes, some people in your life will not be comfortable with you changing, and that’s okay. You are not here to please everyone and seek their approval. You are here to approve of yourself.
Ideally, you want to emit an energetic frequency that corresponds with who you are in your heart and soul. Anything that blocks this energetic expression needs to be released so you can share your authentic vibration.
Remember that you are always absorbing and contributing to the collective consciousness that connects us all. You want to ensure the vibration you’re adding is one of truth, honesty, and compassion. Feel into what makes you yourself, and what unique perspectives you are here to offer the collective. Then align with the full Moon in Aquarius to shift away from the patterns, formed throughout your life, that cause you to hide your brilliance. Instead, help shape a new path forward for yourself and society by aligning with your higher truth.
As if that weren’t enough, here is the information for the Mercury in Virgo Retrograde. Pre-Shadow begins on August 3. Be mindful of the conversations you are having as they will be a primary theme of the Retrograde for you. Listen well and pay attention to the details. More to come in my next excerpt for August, which will include the New Moon in Leo and the Second Full Moon of August.
Here is the companion video for this first half of August along with my card and crystal pick’s for the Full Moon and Lion’s Gate in addition to Cards for All Zodiac Signs! en-JOY! xoxo PS- you will find links to my previous Lion’s Gate blogs and videos embedded in the video below!