India, Aug. 2 -- Every August, conversations about the Lion's Gate Portal spread across social media. Many people see it as a time for manifestation, self-reflection and setting new intentions. But one question often comes up: Why is the Lion's Gate Portal connected to Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky?

The answer lies in a mix of ancient history and modern spirituality. While Sirius played an important role in ancient Egyptian culture, historians say the idea of the "Lion's Gate Portal" itself is a much more recent spiritual concept.

Sirius, also known as the Dog Star, is the brightest visible star in Earth's night sky. Thousands of years ago, ancient Egyptians closely watched its heliacal rising, the first time the star beca...