Jen Thomas
Do you feel lucky? That could be about to change for the better today (8 August).
Chances are you've come across a video or two about this on your FYP or on Instagram if you're a spiritual person or a fan of tarot - but if not, we've got you!
Most people will have heard of things like Mercury retrograde, where everything goes wrong and people blame the positioning of the planets.
But maybe you haven't heard about the positive times and dates, where many spiritual people believe you can use it to your advantage.
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Before you roll your eyes too hard, there are beliefs dating back thousands of years around certain numbers and the impact they can have on our lives.
If you've ever looked at 11:11 on your phone or noticed 2:22, then you're already exploring numerology and angel numbers.
It turns out that today, August 8, is especially auspicious for many and is referred to as the Lion's Gate Portal.
The combination of the eighth day of the eighth month means this day is regarded by astrologers and numerologists as being an exceptionally lucky day, especially for manifesting your dream life.
It's one of the most important dates in astrology.
In China, the number 8 is sacred and is heavily linked to good luck, so much so that when they hosted the Olympic Games in Beijing, it started on August 8 at 8.08pm in 2008, with 08/08/08 memorabilia everywhere.
Fun fact, it was on this day in 1969 that The Beatles took that famous photo on the crossing on Abbey Road.
Astrologer Sai Avani says: “This is a very powerful time just to tune in and be very accepting of your experience; there could be a message, there could be some kind of deep intuition that is arising within you that says take action in this direction, respond or react to the situation in a different way.
"The small changes we make in our own lives during this time could add up to a truly powerful collective effect. We’re all in this journey together, we’re all connected, and as we change, so does the world.”
When the number is repeated, such as in the date, 08/08/2025, the energy doubles, according to numerologists.
The number is said to signify ambition, power, and achievement, and the shape of the number itself is similar to the infinity symbol.
This gives it the association of an eternal cycle of success.
The Lion's Gate period actually runs from late-July to mid-August, with this year's dates being 28 July and closing on 12 August, but comes to a peak today on 8/8.
According to astrologers, a portal opens when the sun in Leo aligns with the star Sirius, Orion’s Belt and Earth, as seen from Egypt.
It happens with Sirius 'rises', and it is the brightest star in the sky, and was extremely important to Ancient Egyptians, referring to it as the goddess Sopdet.
Sirius is regarded as bringing wealth, abundance, fortune and fame, making it an excellent day to manifest those desires.
The name derives from the Greek word 'Seirios,', which means 'glowing' or 'scorcher.'
The alignment of these cosmic entities is said to activate a celestial portal which can enable your manifestations to come to life more quickly than normal.
You could see today as a time to set new habits, break old ways and forge a new path for yourself.