This morning, I put up a Christmas tree. In mid-September. Let me explain.

I had plans to “unwind” this Sunday morning by watching an interview with one of my favorite authors, but before I got the chance, my son had a meltdown because Sesame Street wouldn’t load. He even tried to pinch me, which is very unlike him. I asked, “What do you feel?” and through tears he said, “I love my dad. I love my dad.”

On 8/8, the Lions Gate Portal aligns the sun, Earth, and Sirius—a day considered the Galactic New Year by ancient Egyptians. I reflect on the magic of numbers, numerology, and manifestation, and how the number 8 has shown up in my life, from abundance and transformation to hearing my son speak for the first time.