Hi friends,
Let me know if this sounds familiar:
This week I was telling a friend about a TikTok I saw on the upcoming Lion’s Gate Portal (this Friday, 8/8) and how it’s a powerful time to raise your vibration to align with what you want to manifest.
She asked, “But how do you actually do that?”
And I realized — I’d just had a real-life example.
As a Specific Manifestor in Human Design, one of the ways I align with my desires is through clear, focused visualization. So I’ve been practicing that lately. One example? A new car. My trusty blue Prius turns 21 this fall, and I’ve been imagining what I want next.
At first, I started with something reasonable — a 2018 Camry. Practical. Nothing wrong with that, but I realized I was still anchored in what felt “realistic.” And if I’m trying to call in a new version of life, why would I limit myself to something that just recreates the same scenario?
That moment helped me see a much deeper pattern — choosing the comfort of “what makes sense” over reaching for what truly lights me up. And that’s one way we can raise our frequency: by simply allowing ourselves to want what we actually want. To expand beyond practicality and into possibility.
So I turned it into a game: anytime I’m in traffic, I scan for what sparks something in me. I'll admire the color of that hunter green Lexus, the shape of that BMW. I imagined myself in a white Range Rover, and later that day my friend and I actually saw one on the street. I asked if she could picture me in it — and she said, “You belong in it.”
Just like that, I felt a shift — not because I forced it, but because I let it be fun. That’s how you raise your vibration: not by forcing a state of joy or “positivity,” but by following what expands you, excites you, and reminds you of what’s possible.
Manifestation Prompts
Use these prompts to expand your energy and your vision — especially if you’re calling something in this week.
General prompts
- Where in my life am I choosing what feels safe or realistic over what I actually want?
- Where am I ready to raise the bar on what I’m allowing myself to imagine?
If you're a Specific Manifestor:
(If the bottom right arrow on your Human Design chart points left)
- What exactly do I want to create?
- What does it look like, down to the details?
- Can I allow myself to visualize it as done — without needing to control the "how"?
If you're a Non-Specific Manifestor:
(If the bottom right arrow on your Human Design chart points right)
- What have I been daydreaming about lately — not in exact detail, but the essence of it?
- What kinds of experiences, energy, or emotions does it carry that I'd love more of in my life?
- How do I want to feel when this desire arrives?
- Can I stay open to how it comes, while staying rooted in the feeling of what I want?
Not sure which one you are? You can generate your free Human Design chart here.
And if you want help making sense of it all, I offer personalized Human Design Insight Reports that break it down in a super clear and supportive way. Just hit reply or click the link if you're curious.
Astro Note:
The 8/8 Lion’s Gate Portal happens each year when the Sun in Leo aligns with the star Sirius — a moment long considered sacred for manifestation and personal expansion. It’s a beautiful moment to anchor into your vision and set it in motion.
✨ Download my Lion’s Gate Ritual Guide here
Book Recs
Looking for books to support your manifestation practice?
Let me know what this brings up for you — and if you're dreaming a little bigger this week too.
I'm cheering you on.
With love,
Christen
