The Lion Meets the Moon: Crystals, Constellations, and the Lion’s Gate Portal 2025

Some moments arrive with an almost magnetic pull — and August 8, 2025, the date of the Lion’s Gate Portal under a Full Moon, is one of them.This celestial alignment — with the Sun in Leo, the Earth, and the star Sirius perfectly aligned — is celebrated as a time when the energetic “gate” opens. Across many traditions, it’s believed to amplify intentions, awaken higher consciousness, and invite courage, creativity, and transformation.

The lion in astrology is the ruler of the heart — and during the Lion’s Gate, it asks us to step boldly toward what feels authentic, even if it feels unfamiliar.

For me, this cosmic moment becomes deeply personal through the medium I live and work with every day: crystals.

The Ametrine Lion: Strength, Clarity, and Protection

From the Edition Séries, the Ametrine Lion is more than an art object — it’s an energetic statement. Each element of this piece aligns perfectly with the themes of the Lion’s Gate Portal:

This sole piece called, "The Ametrine Lion" from the Edition Séries, debuted at Animal Art Bruxelles March 2025 and won the Jury prize along with the 7 piece - African Bird Crystal Masterpiece Séries

• Ametrine Art Sculpture – A natural fusion of Amethyst and Citrine, Ametrine is known for balancing inner peace with focused action. Amethyst calms the mind and enhances intuition, while Citrine sparks clarity, abundance, and forward movement. It’s the perfect stone for setting intentions and manifesting them.

• Silver Sculpture Connecting Peg – Silver is a conductor of both energy and emotion, enhancing the flow between the crystal and its surroundings. In spiritual traditions, it symbolizes clarity, intuition, and moonlight — making it an ideal link between the lion’s strength and the lunar energy of this cosmic event.

• Black Obsidian Natural Stone Base – A stone of deep protection and grounding, Black Obsidian shields against negativity while anchoring intentions into reality. It’s the perfect counterbalance to the expansive energy of the Lion’s Gate — ensuring that what you call in is both safe and sustainable.

  
  

Together, these elements form a piece that is bold yet steady, radiant yet deeply rooted — a mirror of what the Lion’s Gate calls us to embody.

These bespoke crystal art objects first made its public appearance at Animal Art Bruxelles, a fair dedicated to honoring animals through fine art. Surrounded by sculptures, paintings, and photographs, the Ametrine Lion stood as both a tribute to the animal kingdom and a statement of artistry. Collectors and visitors were drawn to it not only for its intricate craftsmanship but for its presence — a quiet, commanding energy that made people linger. It was then I realized this piece carried the same qualities the Lion’s Gate Portal celebrates: courage, vision, and the ability to stand unapologetically in your own truth.

When the Moon Inspires

It’s not just me who finds meaning in this celestial interplay of strength and serenity. My friend and photographer Anthony captures the night sky with a lens of reverence. Two of his works — one featuring a lion-shaped constellation above a mountain range, the other the full moon in luminous clarity — remind me that inspiration is a shared language, whether spoken in light or in stone.

Photographed in St Etienne de Tinée, explore more at www.aturpaudfoto.com This year’s Lion’s Gate Portal is an invitation to step into your own creative and spiritual courage. Place your crystal jewelry under the moonlight, set intentions with your favorite gemstone, or simply pause to feel the shift in the air. 💬 If you could anchor this night’s energy into a single stone, which would you choose — and why?

Discover the Ametrine Lion and other bespoke crystal art objects from CARMELO Paris at www.carmeloparis.com.