250: Aquarius Full Moon, Jupiter Cazimi & the Lionsgate Portal

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Sorpise! I bet you didn't think you'd see me here on a Tuesday, did you? This is weird. This is new. Well, it's not new. It's a one-off. And don't get used to it because it probably never happen ever again. But I just had to come on here to basically inform you all, every single person that listens to the podcast and every single person that knows me, about the huge energies that we've got going on over the next 48 hours. Next 48 hours and beyond, I'm gonna say, in fact. So if you've been following me over on Instagram, I'm @canny_crystals, and you've seen my posts over the past few days, you'll know that I've been banging on about the fact that this week is a bit of a big deal. It's in fact going to be one of the most powerful weeks of the entire year. Now, I was going to mention this on last week's podcast, totally slipped my mind, and then this week's podcast I've got Kate Harrison on. It was a pre-recorded guest episode, so I thought, you know what, let this energy have its own bloody episode. And this week is a huge, huge deal, and I don't say that lightly because as someone who's been teaching manifestation and working with lunar cycles for years now, I try me hardest and I try not to get too caught up in every single astrological event that pops up on social media, because there's one every bloody week, isn't there? Every week there's another life-changing portal, another once-in-a-lifetime alignment, or another post telling you that if you don't charge your crystals at exactly 3:17 AM under the light of a waxing gibbous moon, your entire life is going to fall apart. It's a lot, and that's not what I'm here for, okay? And whilst I absolutely love astrology and working intentionally with the moon, I also think that it's really important that we don't become dependent on these dates. You don't need a full moon to manifest. You don't need the Lion's Gate portal to become abundant. You don't even need Jupiter Kazemi to decide that you're worthy of the life that you want. You can choose that life today. But having said that, there are certain moments throughout the year where multiple energies overlap in a way that's genuinely exciting. And guess what? Today and tomorrow are those moments, okay? Moments that naturally encourage us to pause, reflect, reset, and ask ourselves some bigger questions. This week is one of those moments, okay? So we have got the full moon in Aquarius reaching its peak, then we've got a Jupiter cazimi, often nicknamed the day of miracles, and we're also building towards that huge energy of the 8th of August, 8/8 day, also known as the Lionsgate portal. Now, whether you see these as deeply spiritual events or symbolic moments to reconnect with yourself, or simply a lovely excuse to just pause for an hour with a journal and a cup of tea, I genuinely think that there is something that we can all take from them. Because underneath all that astrology and all the symbolism and all the, the cosmic language, these events are really asking us all the same question: who are you becoming? Not who have you been, not who other people expect you to be, not the version of you that spent years worrying about what everyone else thinks, but the version of you who is ready for more. So ready to let go of the old stories, ready to stop playing small, and ready to believe that life could actually become better than you've ever allowed yourself to imagine. And I think that's why I love these moments so much, not because I believe that the universe suddenly waves a magic wand on one particular Wednesday afternoon and everything just changes overnight, but because thousands of people all over the world stop, reflect, journal, meditate, set intentions, and release together. They consciously choose the direction that they want their life to move in, and that's why I just had to record this little mini episode. When enough people start making intentional choices, life starts to change. Not because the moon forced them to do it, because they decided to. So in this little mini episode that I've recorded for you today, I'm gonna strip away some of the bullshit that's floating around online and I just want to talk about these energies in a practical way. So what does the Aquarius full moon actually present? Why are people calling Jupiter Kazemi the day of miracles? What's the deal with the Lionsgate portal? I want you to go away after listening to this episode knowing how you can actually use these next few days to create genuine shifts in your mindset, your energy, and the direction that your life is heading. Because whether you're someone who owns 50 crystals, or reads your horoscope every morning in the newspaper, or maybe you know your birth chart inside out, or maybe you're even completely new to all of this and you just thought, "Ooh, this sounds interesting," I'm hoping that by the end of today's episode you'll be able to walk away feeling inspired, empowered, and maybe even a little excited about what is possible. So grab yourself a journal, grab yourself a notepad, pen, whatever you need to write things down on. Maybe you want to just write some notes in the Notes app on your phone. It's totally up to you, but get yourself comfortable, and we are going to go straight in. So right off the bat, on Wednesday the 29th, which is tomorrow, we have the full moon in Aquarius. Now, if you're new to astrology, let us give you a really simple way of looking at this. Every month we have a new moon and a full moon. I always think of the new moon as the time that we plant seeds. It's about setting intentions, dreaming bigger, deciding what you want to create, and saying, right, this is the direction that I'm going to be heading. The full moon is the opposite. It's harvest time. It's the point where things are illuminated. The things that you've been avoiding suddenly become much harder to ignore. Emotions often rise up to the surface. Conversations happen that have probably been overdue, and you begin to notice what's working in your life and what really isn't. And that's why so many people feel more emotional around a full moon. It's not because the moon is making your life difficult, it's because it's shining a light on the things that have been sitting in the shadows all along. And this month, that full moon is in the house of Aquarius. Now, Aquarius is probably one of the most misunderstood signs of the zodiac. People often describe Aquarius people as quirky, rebellious, uh, unconventional. And whilst all of those things can be true, I think the deeper lesson of Aquarius is authenticity. So it asks us like, are you living your life or are you living the life that you think you should be living? Because there's a massive difference between the two. So many of us spend years ticking boxes, don't we? We choose careers because they're sensible or because our mums and dads told us to, or we stay in a relationship because they're comfortable. We don't speak our truth because we don't want to upset anyone, or we make ourselves smaller because it feels safer than standing out. So Aquarius is just going to come along basically and say, but is this actually you? And if the answer is no, don't be surprised if this full moon feels really fucking uncomfortable, because growth often begins with discomfort, doesn't it? It's very difficult to create a completely different life whilst trying to stay the exact same person. I think that's why people don't like moldavite so much. You know, people start using moldavite and they're like, oh, I felt really icky. No, it's just the Moldavite highlighting what's actually going wrong in your life and what you need to let go of. You need to step out of your comfort zone every once in a while. One of my favorite questions to ask myself during this kind of transitional period is, "If nobody else's opinion mattered, what would I do next?" Just sit with that for a second. If nobody else's opinion mattered, what would I do next? And feel free to write this down if you want to. If nobody else's opinion mattered, what would you do next? If nobody judged you or criticized you or rolled their eyes or questioned your decisions, what would you actually do? Would you start a business? Would you apply for a job? Would you leave a relationship that's making you unhappy? Would you move house? Would you start a podcast? Would you write a book? Would you finally put yourself first? I think sometimes that the biggest thing that's standing between us and the life that we want isn't a lack of opportunity, it's just worrying about what everyone else is going to think about us. Most people are too busy worrying about themselves to spend much time worrying about you. Like, I remember when I first started talking publicly about manifestation and spirituality and crystals, there were plenty of people who thought I'd completely lost the plot. People made comments, people laughed, people unfollowed us from the NHS. I found that wild. Other people quietly watch from the sidelines just waiting to see if I'd fail. And if I'd followed those opinions to dictate my decisions, there wouldn't be a podcast, there wouldn't be Connie Crystals, there wouldn't be courses, events, books— none of it. At some point, you have to decide whose opinion carries more weight: the people watching, or the people inside you that's quietly whispering, "There's more for you in life than just this." That's Aquarius. It isn't about being different for the sake of being different. It's just about having the courage to become who you really are. And the other beautiful thing about Aquarius is that it's a sign associated with vision and the future as well. So it doesn't spend all day looking over its shoulder. It asks, okay, where we're going, which direction are we headed in? And I think that's a question many of us need to ask ourselves more often because we can become so obsessed with analyzing the past, like, why did that happen? Why did they leave? Why didn't it work? What if I'd done things differently? And before you know it, months or even years have passed whilst you're staring in that rearview mirror. But meanwhile, your future is patiently waiting for you to look forward. So this full moon is an invitation for you to stop carrying versions of yourself that have already expired, whether it be old beliefs, fears, identities, limiting beliefs, expectations— not because they made you a bad person, but because they've served their purpose. Think about the person that you were 5 years ago. We were mid-pandemic. Yeah, well, 6 years ago, but you know where I'm coming from. Think about that person that you were. Now, hopefully you've changed from that person. Hopefully you've grown and learned things, especially if you listen to this podcast. I bloody hope that you have grown. But, you know, if you were still trying to squeeze yourself back into that old version of you, you wouldn't fit anymore. There are beliefs that you've outgrown, habits that you've outgrown. Probably relationships that you've outgrown, versions of yourself that you've outgrown. Now, this full moon gives you permission to lovingly let all of that shit go, not with anger or with resentment, but with gratitude, because everything you've experienced has brought you to this moment, and now you get to choose what comes next. So over the next day or two, I'd really encourage you to just ask yourself that one simple question: What part of me is ready to be released so the person that I'm becoming has room to emerge? I genuinely think that one question probably has the power to change far more than a horoscope or anything like that ever could. Okay, so that's the full moon. Next, let's move on to the Jupiter cazimi, because this is probably the part that gets people the most excited. So if you spent any time on social media in the last few days, you've probably seen other people calling it the day of miracles. Now, before anyone starts thinking that they're going to wake up tomorrow morning to a suitcase full of cash on the doorstep or Ryan Reynolds making them a cup of tea, let's talk about what the Jupiter cazimi actually is. So the word cazimi comes from an Arabic term, and what does it mean? Let me get Google up. It means the heart of the sun. I had to Google it, I couldn't remember the exact word. It was in the heart of the sun. Now, astrologically, it's the moment that a planet sits right in the center of the sun from our perspective here on Earth. So it's an incredibly close alignment, and symbolically it's thought that the planet is strengthened rather than overpowered by the Sun's energy. So think of it like, imagine you're sitting around a campfire. If you stand too far away, you're going to barely feel the, feel the warmth. But if you stand too close, you're going to get burnt, or it's going to feel uncomfortable. But if you sit right in that sweet spot and you receive all the warmth and the light and the energy without being burnt, That's the symbolism behind a cazimi. The planet is sitting right in the heart of the Sun. It's illuminated, it's energized, and it's operating at its fullest potential, okay? So when you add Jupiter into the mix, if there was one planet that manifestation teachers get excited about, it's Jupiter, because Jupiter is associated with expansion and growth and abundance and luck and opportunity. Now, if we think about luck and opportunity and abundance, I don't believe luck is just something that randomly falls out of the sky onto a handful of chosen people. When I look back over me own life, the biggest lucky breaks that I've ever had usually happened because I was already moving. I was already putting meself out there, or I'd already stepped out me comfort zone and took that scary first step, or I'd already said yes to an opportunity, and then another opportunity appeared that from the outside looked incredibly lucky. But if I'd still been sat on me couch waiting until I felt confident enough, I'd never have been in the position to actually receive it. And that's why I think Jupiter often gets misunderstood, because people hear words like abundance, miracles, and they immediately think about receiving, whether that be receiving money, receiving opportunities, or success. But Jupiter also asks, how willing are you to expand? How willing are you to expand? Because expansion isn't always comfortable. Think about going to the gym, for example. Your muscles don't grow because they're comfortable. They grow because they're challenged. Now, the same is true for your confidence, your business, your relationships, your mindset. Growth usually asks you to stretch beyond what's familiar, doesn't it? And that's exactly what Jupiter loves. It wants you to think bigger. Not from a place of ego, but from a place of possibility. One of the saddest things that I see online is people who have quietly convinced themselves that life is only going to get worse from here. They'll say things like, "Ah, this is probably as good as it gets," or, "I'm too old, it's too late. People like me don't become successful. I'll probably always just be struggling away with money." Can you imagine how different your decisions become if those beliefs are running the show? You wouldn't apply for things, you wouldn't ask for things, you wouldn't launch anything or invest anything. You don't even dream anymore because you've already decided on the outcome before life's even had chance to surprise you. So Jupiter wants to challenge every single one of those assumptions. It's almost like it's saying, what if more is possible than you've allowed yourself to believe? Now, does that mean that every single person listening to this podcast this morning is about to win the lottery? Probably not. But could it mean that you finally have the confidence to apply for the job that you've been talking yourself out of?

Absolutely.

Could it be the day that you decide to launch a business instead of endlessly tweaking a logo? Definitely. Could it be a conversation that changes everything? Or a chance meeting? Or an email that you nearly didn't send? Or an opportunity that you almost ignored because you assumed that you weren't good enough? Quite possibly. And this is where I think the phrase "day of miracles" becomes really interesting because most miracles, they don't announce themselves as miracles. They arrive disguised as tiny little decisions. So one conversation might lead to an introduction to someone. That might lead to a brave choice. That might lead to an application. That might lead to a video that you didn't post. One message that you nearly didn't send. Yeah, looking back, those tiny moments become the turning points that completely change the direction of your life. And that's why I'd encourage you not to spend this Jupiter Kazemi sitting on the couch waiting for the universe to do all the hard work. Meet it halfway. Journal, meditate, visualize, use your crystals, set your intentions. If you truly believe that something incredible was unfolding for you, what action would you take today? Go out and do that action. Do it today, because manifestation has never been about choosing between energy or action. The magic usually happens when the two work hand in hand together. So that is the info on the Jupiter Kazemi, which is happening Wednesday the 29th, tomorrow. So let's talk about the Lion's Gate portal, because I have to admit, this is probably one of my favorite days of the entire year, because every August my social media fills up with people saying things like, "This is the most powerful day of the year!" "Manifest now or you'll miss your chance!" And whilst I absolutely love the symbolism, right, behind the Lion's Gate portal, I also think that it's important that we approach this with a healthy balance of excitement and perspective. Because your entire life doesn't hinge on what you do on one particular day. The universe isn't sat there with a clipboard going, "Well, you forgot to journal on the 8th of August, so that's your abundance cancelled." it doesn't work like that. We know it doesn't work like that. But what I do love about the Lion's Gate portal is what it represents. So traditionally, the Lion's Gate portal refers to a period of time when the sun is in the sign of Leo and the bright star Sirius becomes prominent in the sky before sunrise. That's basically what it means. So the portal itself is generally considered to be open from around today, the 20th of July, until the 12th of August, and it reaches its symbolic peak on the 8th of August, or 8/8. Now, whether you see that as an energetic gateway or just a beautiful piece of symbolism, that's entirely up to you. I will not judge. For me, the power lies in what it encourages us to do. Now, the number 8 is associated with abundance, achievement, personal power, and that continuous flow of energy, because if you turn it on its side, it it becomes the infinity symbol, doesn't it? It represents limitless possibilities. I'm drawing an 8 with me finger right now in the air. It goes on and on and on, just round and round and round. So I actually think that's a really lovely metaphor because so many of us live lives as though our possibilities are incredibly limited. Like, I've missed me chance, I'm too late, I've left it too long, I'm not clever enough, I'm not confident enough, I'm not experienced enough. This is exactly what I used to tell myself back in 2019. Those thoughts create invisible walls around our lives. The Lion's Gate portal invites us to question those walls. So were they actually ever there, or have we built them ring fences ourselves? One of the biggest mindset shifts that I've had over the last 6-7 years is realising that most of the limits that I thought existed actually didn't. They were just stories. Stories that I'd made up from childhood, or that society taught me over the years, or stories that had been repeated so many times in my head that they'd actually started sounding like facts. But a belief isn't a fact. It's simply a thought that you've practiced enough. And the brilliant thing about thoughts is that they can change. And that's why I love using this period for visualization. Not because I think that imagining something magically makes it appear, but because your brain responds incredibly well to repetition. So the more vividly that you imagine the person that you're becoming, the more familiar that version of yourself starts to feel. So confidence becomes easier. Taking action will become easier. Making bold decisions. You're no longer trying to become someone else. You're simply growing into the person that you've already started believing that you can be. So during this Lion's Gate period, I'd encourage you to spend less time asking 'What do I want?' and more time asking, 'Who do I need to become?' Because goals are wonderful, don't get us wrong, but identity is what's going to change everything. So if your goal is to write a book, don't just focus on finishing the manuscript. Become someone who writes. If your goal is to become financially free, don't just focus on the number in your bank account. Become someone who learns about money, values themselves, makes empowered financial decisions. Does that make sense? If your goal is to feel healthier, don't just chase weight loss. Become someone who genuinely looks after themselves because they believe that they are worth looking after. Do you see what I mean? Your life changes when your identity changes. The actions naturally follow on from that. That's the real gift of the Lionsgate Portal. It isn't some magical doorway where the universe suddenly starts listening to all your wishes. It's a reminder that you have far more influence over the direction of your life than you sometimes give yourself credit for. So this portal isn't asking you to become someone that you're not. It's actually inviting you to stop pretending that you're someone that you're not. There's a huge difference. So as we move towards the 8th of August, just ask yourself, like, if I fully trusted myself and if I genuinely believed that I was capable, And if I stopped letting fear make all my decisions, what would I do differently? Because your answer to that question might just be the final step towards the life that you've been trying to manifest all along. Now, if you want to go deeper on this, obviously I had a podcast episode last year. It's episode 199, it's called Manifesting with the Lionsgate Portal. If you want to give this a listen just to refresh what it's all about and you know, what you can do. There's some good tips and techniques and tools that you can use in that episode. Feel free, go and have a listen. Or if you need a little help working with these energies over the next couple of days, I've created a brand new Full Moon in Aquarius bundle. It's a full manifestation toolkit. I'm really proud of this one. For just £6, you will get a beautifully designed workbook to guide you through this energetic window. You'll get a powerful full moon ritual journal prompts, affirmations, a tarot message, a 15-minute guided visualization meditation where you'll journey through the Hall of Infinite Timelines to meet your future self, and a 1-hour subliminal designed to help reinforce everything that I've spoken about today whilst you relax or sleep. Now, I created this because I know that sometimes it's much easier to actually do the inner work when someone gently guides you through it rather than staring at a blank journal wondering where to begin. So if you would like to make the most of this Aquarius full moon, the Jupiter cazimi, and the Lionsgate portal while these energies are here, you can grab that bundle right now for just £6. I will pop the link in the show notes, but you can also visit cannycrystalsacademy.co.uk/moon. That's cannycrystalsacademy.co.uk/moon. So as I wrap up this mini episode that's ended up being the same length as a normal episode, Silly me. I just hope that one thing has become really clear, that this week isn't about sitting around waiting for the universe to magically change your life. It's about you deciding that you want to change your life. The Aquarius full moon is inviting you to let go of the version of yourself that's been holding on through fear. The Jupiter cazimi is reminding you to think bigger than your current circumstances and be open to opportunities that you maybe haven't even imagined yet. And then the Lion's Gate Portal is asking you to reconnect with your vision of the future and start embodying the person that you're becoming rather than waiting until you feel ready. Your future isn't built by the occasional massive decision. It's built by those small decisions that you make every single day. Choosing courage over comfort, choosing belief over fear, or possibility over limitation. Those choices all compound over time. Before you know it, you're going to be living a life that once felt completely out of reach. Okay, and on the day of the Lionsgate portal, on the 8th of August at 8 PM— what other time was I going to do it at?— I am also hosting a live workshop called the Lionsgate Portal: Activate Your Highest Timeline. Now, you will get full access to this workshop. You'll get replay access for 30 days, so you can revisit the workshop as many times as you like. You'll also get a downloadable Lionsgate workshop workbook to complete alongside the live session. There is a 1-hour Lionsgate sound bath audio which will help you to relax, align, and integrate the energy of the portal. And there's a powerful 5-round EFT tapping script to release limiting beliefs and create space for new opportunities. There are also 10 deep dive journal prompts as well, which will help you gain clarity, strengthen your mindset, and connect you with your highest timeline. Now, whether you're joining us live or you watch this replay afterwards, you'll have loads of time to work through the workshop and all the accompanying resources at your own pace, and it'll give you plenty of time to fully immerse yourself in the experience.

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But just remember, it only reaches its peak once a year, so don't wait another 12 months wondering what might have changed if you decided to fully commit to yourself today. So come and join us, 8th of the 8th at 8 PM. You can join us by visiting cannycrystalsacademy.co.uk. If you scroll on down to where it is, new new courses, you'll be able to see it there. Or you can comment the word "lion" on any of my posts on Instagram, and I will send you all the details. It's also in the link in my bio as well on Instagram. Come and join us, it'll be lots of fun. So, as always, thank you so much for spending a little part of your day with me. I really do appreciate you listening to these podcasts. It genuinely means the world that with all these podcasts that you could choose to listen to, you've chosen this one. Happy Tuesday! If you've enjoyed this episode, I'd absolutely love it if you could leave a quick rating or review wherever you're listening. It really does help the podcast reach more people. And if you know someone who could do with hearing this message this week, send it over to them. Let them know about the Day of Miracles. You never know, it might be exactly what they needed to hear. It'll help them manifest, it'll help you manifest. And until Friday, look after yourself. Trust yourself, and remember, the life that you're manifesting isn't created by waiting for the perfect moment. It is created by becoming the person who is ready to receive it right now. I'll see you on Friday. Speak soon. Bye!