Lion's gate 88? You cannot be Sirius!

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The Truth Behind the New Age Phenomenon: The Lion's Gate and Sirius.

In recent times, the New Age movement has seen an upsurge in interest and fascination with various astrological events, including the so-called "Lion's Gate 88." This phenomenon revolves around the star Sirius, which holds a prominent position in ancient cultures and has been associated with heat, fire, and energy. However, it is essential to approach such claims with caution, as not all that glitters is gold. In this article, we will look into the history and significance of Sirius, the true nature of the Lion's Gate, and how it affects individuals who believe in this New Age ideology.

The Star Sirius: Ancient Origins and Symbolism

Sirius, also known as the Dog Star, has been a subject of fascination throughout history. The name "Sirius" derives from the Greek word "seirios," meaning searing, scorching, heating, or burning. In ancient times, Sirius was closely linked to the hottest part of summer and marked the beginning of the dog days, a period associated with intense heat, droughts, and madness. 

The star's significance was well-known to ancient cultures, with ancient Greek and Roman writers describing it as a source of extreme heat and fire. Some ancient texts even allude to its changing colour over time, leading to debates among modern scholars. Sirius appears as a white-yellow star to us. 

The Lion's Gate: Separating Fact from Fiction

The Lion's Gate is a New Age phenomenon that revolves around the idea of tapping into the energy of Sirius and channelling it for spiritual purposes. Many believe that the Lion's Gate occurs on August 8th (8/8), aligning with the astrological sign of Leo, and creating a portal. However, this notion is based on a deep misunderstanding of the true astronomical events.

New age “astrologers” claim that there is an “alignment” with the Sun and Sirius on August 8th which is incorrect. In Astrology, we use aspects and no such aspect occurs between the Sun and Sirius on this day. 

If we wanted to use Ptolemaic aspects to look for a connection between the Sun and Sirius, we would use the date of July 5th, which is when the Sun conjuncts Sirius.  

In reality, the helical rising of Sirius, when the star becomes visible on the horizon just before dawn, occurs on August 12/11th, not August 8th.

Ancient civilisations would have used the exact day of the Heliacal rising of Sirius to perform rituals and the date of the actual rising of the star would potentially be different each year as the visibility of the star depended on weather conditions. 

Those who consider the Lion's Gate as a powerful event for spiritual awakening should approach this idea with caution. While Sirius may have held significance in ancient cultures, using it as a basis for energy activation or new age ascension is unfounded and potentially dangerous.

Asking for “light activation” and making your own energy completely vulnerable and available is a great way to end up with an entity attachment and get completely vampirised. 

 “It will bestow on its sons billows of anger and draw upon them the hatred and fear of the whole populace. The impetuosity of the speaker causes him to utter words before he has time to adapt them to grammar or logic. Their hearts start throbbing at the slightest cause and when speech comes their tongues rave and bark and constant gnashing imparts the sound of teeth to their utterance.” – Marcus Manilius on Sirius.  

Astrology, when studied from an academic perspective, can provide valuable insights into all life areas, including personality traits and behaviours. However, polluting it with New Age beliefs, including extra-terrestrial entities and ascension rituals, detracts from its historical foundations and makes a mockery of this ancient practice.

The New Age movement has gained popularity among individuals seeking spiritual growth and enlightenment. However, it is essential to differentiate between genuine astrologers and those who propagate baseless ideas. Many self-proclaimed astrologers within the New Age community lack a proper education in astrology, leading to inaccuracies and misinterpretations, including the 88 hogwash.  

The Lion's Gate and its connection to Sirius are modern interpretations and not rooted in authentic astrological and religious practices. While ancient cultures may have revered Sirius for its association with heat and the cycle of the Nile flood, the new-age Lion’s gate phenomenon is not based on any, authentic astronomical or astrological event. 

In summary: If you want to perform a ritual with Sirius, you should do so (with extreme caution) when the helical rising of Sirius occurs, which is August 11th/12th. Or using the Ptolemaic aspects, on July 5th.