Month: August 2026

There may be a struggle to be independent and self confident. Behind this may be a fear of failure and of not being good enough. You may feel pulled in different directions, wanting to help humanity, but needing to focus also on your own needs being met. The courage to stand alone and to get to the truth, may bring up lots of emotion. It may help you to just focus on what needs to be done and understood. You may have the potential to inspire others to think in new ways, but a big part of this is you listening to others and thinking in new ways as a result. Remember also the importance of small acts of personal kindness. You have great endurance and may be very ambitious, but may have to tone down your demanding and commanding side. Ultimately it may be more important you focus on doing the inner work, trusting your inner voice and following the leadership of your soul.

You may be holding on too tightly to a structure that’s gone, and it may be time to get to the bottom of things and for misunderstandings to be sorted. Reflect and try to look at things differently, your self-worth is not dependant on the approval of others. No more drama, look within, you may have a pattern to change. If so, listen to your inner voice as well as to others. Find the courage to truly be yourself … ‘Who dares Wins’ …

You may be determined to get to the bottom of things, and this can push you into whole new territory. You may generate a great deal as a result, but you may may also doubt yourself and be very impatient. Your emotional control may help you to work in more subtle ways, especially if you listen carefully to others as well as your inner voice. But what you believe to be true for the welfare of others may not always be for the best, which is why it is so important that you consider others and co-operate more. Trust your intuition, see your great sensitivity as the strength it is and great creativity may result, especially if you can stay inspired and connected to the bigger picture.

The ‘Lions Gate Portal’ opens (as it does each year), from 28 July to 12 August and peaks on 8 August.

The number 8 in numerology represents karma, it is the one number that has no end, and on its side represents the symbol for eternity. The number 8 in numerology represents constant movement, as light (or spirit) goes into matter, to re-emerge bringing everything to the surface to be looked at and to be re-evaluated. The 8 represents the strategist and organiser, tirelessly moving back and forth, constantly knocking down and rebuilding. With 8 energy balance between the material and spiritual realms becomes key and we may feel forced into action.

A double 8 represents ‘the masters of karma’ and a generator, bringing everything up to be re-evaluated. This energy can make us feel ‘back at square one’ as it may feel that everything is being brought up to the surface to be looked at and we may feel we have to constantly decide ‘do I take this with me?  do I want to think like this? or do I let this go?’.

This year the mission or ‘Life Path’ resulting from this date = 26/ 8 (8 + 8 + 2 + 0 + 2 + 6 = 26).
26/ 8 in Numerology represents ‘Lord Karma’ and may further accentuate feeling forced into taking action, particularly for the sake of others, as our feelings of responsibility (6) are born of emotion (20).

You may experience powerful energies and it may feel like ‘sink or swim’. It may be key that you watch your temper, remaining adaptable and flexible, with a willingness to co-operate. Your stubborn endurance may be a great strength, but don’t turn this against yourself, take time to listen to others, ideally express love, spirituality and sensitivity. You may feel a great desire to travel, but where you are now will have to be your starting point. Recognise today is a great opportunity to push through with your ideas, especially if you are using your unique qualities and experiences to help others and to serve the planet. Whatever you decide to do, focus on your truth, but don’t get stuck and don’t give up. Ease up a bit on the expectations you place on others and be kind to yourself.

This portal is a wonderful opportunity to pause, reflect, re-evaluate and find clarity, before setting your intentions and taking action, (these are all qualities of the 8). Ideally focus on releasing all that no longer serves you, making room for new growth, taking purpose-driven actions that aligns with your personal transformation, ideally dedicating your actions to the highest good. Try at this time, to focus on ourcomes, not fears and doubts.  

Try not to be impatient, make time to listen to others, as looking from a different perspective and seeing things as others do, may help you to simplify things. You may have an important decision to make and without realising it, you may have become too comfortable in the world of illusion. So, focus on finding your centre again, remaining true to who you are and dropping the martyrdom if necessary. Acknowledge the importance of the simple things in life and start working more in the now. Change is truth, life is change and all we have for certain is this minute now

There may be drama today, as you swing between needing to focus on the practical and needing the freedom to explore. You may be aware of the power of the spiritual, but you may also feel deeply cynical and sceptical. You may be extremely ambitions and be an inspirational speaker, but you may benefit greatly from co-operating with others more and seeing your intuition and sensitivity as the great strength it is. Listen to your inner voice and try to find your centre again. Choose your words carefully today, the right word at the right time may make a huge difference. If faced with the need to compromise, try to see things as others do and try to ensure the words don’t pour out of you. Know that with the right frame of mind you will be able to find freedom despite the limitations, with laughter and joy too. You have a choice in every moment …

You may carry out your decisions with great emotional control, staying cool and unflappable. You may see a great potential that no one else seems to see and can cut yourself off to focus on this, but you may be sitting on a volcano. You have great opportunities to transform things, if you can take time out to re-evaluate. Learn to value kindness and to express your feelings in a constructive way. If you love what you do, there is the potential to turn things around, but in the process, you may have to be shaken to move from stable to unstable and to let go of the old structure.  You may feel torn between your great sense of duty towards others and not wanting to let anyone down, as well as having lots of ideas but deep down doubting yourself. Your instinct may be to hide but there may be great opportunities here for growth and change, if you choose not to. It may help all concerned, if you let go of the past and have faith in yourself and the universe.

In the midst of constant movement, you may be trying to build something solid, based on your beliefs. Not everyone will be receptive to your ideas, and you may need to do things in your own way without approval. If so, despite your great impatience, try to stay focused on where you want to get to. You may find that mastering your emotions and working in more subtle ways, helps you greatly. If you take the decision to speak your truth rather than say what others want to hear, try to be tactful, seeing things as others do. Try to channel your rebelliousness in a positive direction and work with others more. Being considerate of others, may also mean you are less likely to be ignored.