The Lions Gate Portal opens every year on 8 August, bringing clarity, courage, and a powerful boost of manifestation energy. It’s the perfect moment to reset your mind, clear your space, and reconnect with your future self. To help you decompress and let your energy flow again, here’s a simple and fun ritual you can do today:
🔮 The Game of 8 — Mini Rituals for Lions Gate
1️⃣ Declutter 8 things in your home
Clear physical space to clear energetic space.- I cleaned up my closet and got rid of some clothes that don’t fit anymore!
2️⃣ Write a letter to yourself dated 8/8/27
Tell your future self what you hope she has healed, created, and become. – That one stays private!
3️⃣ Write 8 things you truly want
Be honest. Be bold. Be specific.- Keep it in your journal! -Private!
4️⃣ Thank yourself for 8 things you did well
Celebrate your wins and build self‑trust. – I celebrated finally finishing my book and having it published! Putting my kids in new schools, getting to the gym regularly! Taking better care of myself! Getting a grip on Printerst lol! Writing more! Etc… you get the point!
5️⃣ Visualize your life for 8 minutes
Then meditate for 8 minutes to seal the vision.- Keep it private!
6️⃣ Forgive yourself
Release one thing you’ve been holding against yourself.– Let it go!
7️⃣ Write 8 qualities your future self has
These become your roadmap.-Private!
8️⃣ Complete one task you’ve been putting off
Even a small action breaks energetic stagnation. -I do more Reiki for myself!
✨ Lions Gate Reiki Activation
If you want deeper support during this portal, you can join my Lions Gate Reiki session — created to clear old energy, strengthen your intention, and align your path.
May this Lions Gate bring you good energy, soft shifts, and the little spark you needed. Enjoy the magic of 6–8 August, keep your intentions clear, and let the good vibes flow through the portal.
XO,
Lorena
✨ Lions Gate Reiki Booking Window
Open: August 6; Close: August 8 at 8:00 AM
Good energy, good vibes, and a powerful 8/8 portal — step in while the gate is open. PS: Lion’s Gate is also my birthday!
🌕 Blood Moon Magic: A Night of Release, Renewal & Ritual 🌕
Tonight, the skies over Australia will be bathed in crimson as the September 7, 2025, Blood Moon rises—a total lunar eclipse in Pisces that promises emotional depth, spiritual awakenings, and powerful transformation. This isn’t just any full moon; it’s a cosmic reset button, amplifying intuition and inviting us to let go of what no longer serves us.
Whether you’re a seasoned moon-child or just moon-curious, this is the perfect night to connect with lunar energy through crystals, moon water, and a little ritual magic.
🔮 Best Healing Crystals for Tonight’s Blood Moon
These crystals align beautifully with Pisces’ dreamy, emotional energy and the eclipse’s transformative power:
Moonstone – Enhances intuition and emotional balance
Amethyst – Supports spiritual growth and inner peace
Clear Quartz – Amplifies intentions and healing energy
Black Tourmaline – Grounds and protects during intense emotional shifts
Aquamarine – Calms the mind and deepens reflection
🌕 Can You Charge Crystals or Make Moon Water Tonight?
Absolutely! The Blood Moon’s energy is potent and perfect for charging crystals and creating moon water:
To charge crystals: Cleanse them first (smoke, salt, or sound), then place them under the moonlight overnight. Avoid direct sunlight in the morning to prevent fading.
To make moon water: Fill a glass jar with clean water, set it outside or on a windowsill under the moonlight, and add a crystal (like clear quartz or moonstone) if safe. Use this water later for cleansing, rituals, or even watering plants with intention.
✨ Fun Ritual for Tonight: “Release & Renew”
Here’s a simple yet powerful ritual to tap into tonight’s lunar magic:
Set the Scene: Light a candle, play soft music, and sit under the moon or near a window. I use mostly candles that are already in jars.
Write & Burn: On a piece of paper, write down what you’re ready to release—fears, habits, relationships. Safely burn it in a fireproof dish. I use a metal dish. Stay safe.
Crystal Meditation: Hold your chosen crystal and visualize white light flowing through you, clearing old energy.
Sip Moon Water: If you’ve made moon water, take a sip and set an intention for renewal. I also use the same water to water all my plants, and they have thrived so far.
Dance or Chant: Move your body freely or chant affirmations like “I release, I renew, I rise.” That is so optional; if you are not good at moving like me, you can totally skip this. HAHA! I sit quietly and focus on the words I release, I renew, I rise….
I hope you enjoyed the post about the Full Moon on Monday!
XO,
Lorena
PS” It’s great that it’s on a Monday, you can start the week freshly energized.
How to Charge Your Jewelry with Healing Crystals ✨💎
You might wonder, why now…2025 just started and it’s the best time to start cleaning your jewelry and start fresh with positive, clean vibes!
If you’re drawn to the energy of healing crystals, you might already have some favorite pieces of crystal jewelry. But did you know that you can enhance the power of your jewelry by charging it with intention and energy? Here’s a short guide to help you get started.
Why Charge Your Jewelry?
Charging your jewelry with healing crystals can amplify their energetic properties, cleanse any negative energies, and align them with your intentions. It’s a simple yet powerful ritual that can help you connect more deeply with your crystal jewelry.
Step-by-Step Guide to Charging Your Jewelry
1. Cleanse Your Jewelry Before charging, make sure your jewelry is energetically and physically clean. You can cleanse your jewelry by:
Place it in a bowl of sea salt for a few hours.
Smudging it with sage or palo santo.
Using sound healing with a singing bowl or tuning fork. You can also use a singing bowl.
Rinsing it under running water (if the crystal is water-safe).
2. Choose the Right Crystal Select a healing crystal that resonates with the energy you want to charge your jewelry with. For example:
Clear Quartz: Amplification and clarity.
Amethyst: Calmness and spiritual growth.
Rose Quartz: Love and emotional healing.
Citrine: Abundance and creativity.
Selenite: Place them on top of a selenite slab or a selenite bowl or pyramid.
3. Set Your Intention Hold your jewelry and the healing crystal in your hands. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. Visualize the energy and intention you want to infuse into your jewelry. Speak your intention out loud or silently in your mind.
4. Place Your Jewelry with the Crystal Place your jewelry next to or on top of the healing crystal. You can create a small charging grid using other crystals as well. Leave them together for several hours, or overnight if possible, to allow the energy to transfer.
5. Use Natural Elements You can also use natural elements to charge your jewelry. Here are some options:
Moonlight: Place your jewelry under the light of a Full Moon to cleanse and charge it with lunar energy.
Sunlight: Use the sun’s energy to infuse your jewelry with vibrant, powerful energy (be cautious with crystals that may fade in sunlight, like amethyst).
Earth: Bury your jewelry in the soil for a grounding and cleansing effect.
6. Gratitude and Wear Once your jewelry is charged, thank the crystals for their energy. Wear your charged jewelry with the intention you set, and enjoy the enhanced vibrational energy it brings to your life.
By following these simple steps, you can deepen your connection with your crystal jewelry and harness its healing energies more effectively. Happy charging! 🌟
