India, Aug. 2 -- The Lion's Gate Portal reaches its peak on August 8 (8/8), a date that many spiritual practitioners associate with manifestation, intention-setting and personal transformation. Around this time, Sirius, often called the Dog Star, becomes a popular topic because ancient Egyptians linked its annual appearance before sunrise with the flooding of the Nile and the start of a new year.

Inspired by that connection, Instagram page Mindset Vibrations recently shared a series of Egyptian-inspired practices that it says can help people feel calmer and more intentional during the Lion's Gate Portal. While these rituals are modern wellness interpretations rather than historically verified ancient customs, many people enjoy using them...