I’m writing this on the Leo New Moon, July 24th. Today and in the next few weeks, we are in a special time of portals: gateways to transformation, with amplified energy to support personal change.

Our successful release of old patterns and conditioning that restricted our true identity, now becomes the power to recreate ourselves anew. If you are still struggling or avoiding letting go, this time period will clearly (and possibly forcefully) bring forth the reminders of what to work on.

This morning I wrote a list describing the old me, and another for the new me I want to become. I had charged a glass of water by putting a quartz channeling crystal and citrine in it, then leaving it in the sun and moonlight for over twenty-four hours.

At the time of the New Moon today (12:11 Pacific) I placed the “New Me” list on my altar with crystals around it and an Eagle feather on top, then lit candles, and saged. I drank the charged water after each statement I spoke out loud, and gonged Tibetan bowls to signal and send my intentions. I will visit this altar daily to reinforce and align with these resolutions.

Between now and the end of the month, you can do rituals like this to set and reinforce your own intentions, and be blessed by the new moon portal energy.

Another portal opening returns on August 8th (8-8), the Lion’s Gate. This is an annual occurrence roughly between July 26 and August 12. From the Times of India: “The Lion’s Gate portal is activated when the Sun in Leo, the Earth, and Sirius (the brightest star in our sky) move into an alignment with the Orion’s Belt.”

“In numerology, 8-8 is a divinely auspicious number that represents infinity, abundance, and karmic balance. It is an invitation to connect with your higher self. Set clear intentions about what you want to manifest and visualize it as already yours. Meditate with the Sun or Sirius energy, visualizing a golden light surrounding you and filling you, giving you courage and clarity. Journal or create a vision board, as this is the best time of year to manifest via creative expression. Create movement, and express gratitude for what you have and what you wish to receive to create a mindset of abundance.”

We are conscious co-creators as physical beings that are One with our Source. Participating now with your intentions and connection to Spirit (such as ways mentioned here), are examples of how to unite with the greater powers at hand to rise above misperceived limitation. Spend time with Mother Earth, and do your rituals with Her. Then follow through with action, by demonstrating the higher values, qualities and consciousness you are choosing to attain. Interact from those higher perspectives, in life and with others, to embody your choices and become an example of our unified capability.

Change is at hand, and I celebrate each and every one of you with the courage and conviction to be your higher self in all of your expressions and interactions. It’s time.