7 Practices to Assist You with the 4-4 Portal

The 4-4 portal definitely can feel intense! While portals like this can bring opportunities for powerful manifestation, they also tend to stir up old emotions and create space for deep healing.

It’s like the Universe wants to help us clear away what’s no longer serving us, and sometimes that means we face emotions and situations that we weren’t expecting—especially when we’re on the verge of greater growth.

The good news is that after these moments of release, there’s often a sense of clarity, renewal, and fresh energy that follows.

It can feel a little like a sacred storm—it shakes things up, brings things to the surface, but ultimately helps us make room for what’s aligned with our highest good. It’s a beautiful sign that you’re on the path of transformation, even if it doesn’t always feel easy.

So, even if it’s not exactly the manifestation you expected, an emotional cleansing might be the foundation for what’s to come. Perhaps you're making space for something even more aligned with who you’re becoming. And the Universe encourages us to step into our soul expansion and purpose, our sacred Becoming.

If you're struggling with the 4-4 portal energy, please try one of these practices and be gentle with yourself:

1. Emotional Release through Journaling:

Purpose: To help process overwhelming emotions and gain clarity.

Instructions:

Find a quiet, comfortable space where you won’t be disturbed.
Take a few deep breaths to center yourself.
Write down everything that’s on your mind—no filter, no judgment. Let the words pour out as they come. Don’t worry about grammar or structure.
If you’re feeling stuck, ask yourself questions like:
- What am I really feeling right now?
- What do I wish I could say to someone in my life?
- What is my heart telling me?
Keep writing until you feel like you’ve emptied out your emotions. If it feels right, let the words flow as a letter to yourself or to the person who may be at the heart of your pain.
Tip: Afterward, you can either keep the journal or safely burn it as a symbol of releasing the emotions.

2. Grounding Exercise:

Purpose: To reconnect with the present moment and create calm in your body and mind.

Instructions:

Sit comfortably with your feet flat on the floor. Close your eyes.
Imagine roots extending from the soles of your feet deep into the earth. Picture these roots growing through the earth’s layers until they reach a place of steady grounding, like the core of the earth.
With each breath, imagine your body becoming more and more anchored into the ground, feeling supported and held by the earth’s energy.
If your mind starts to wander or anxiety arises, gently bring your focus back to the feeling of the earth beneath you and your breath.
Tip: This exercise is especially useful when feeling overwhelmed or when emotions feel too big to manage.

3. Heart-Centered Breathing:

Purpose: To reconnect with your heart space and create inner peace.

Instructions:

Sit or lie comfortably. Close your eyes and place your hands gently over your heart.
Take a deep breath in through your nose, and as you breathe out, release any tension from your body.
As you breathe, visualize a soft light glowing in your heart center. With each inhale, imagine that light growing brighter, filling your entire chest with warmth.
With each exhale, let go of any heaviness or emotional weight.
Continue breathing slowly and deeply for several minutes, focusing on the light in your heart and any feelings of love or peace that arise.
Tip: If your thoughts wander, bring your attention back to your heart, gently guiding yourself back to the present moment.

4. Guided Visualization for Healing:

Purpose: To invite healing energy into your body and mind.

Instructions:

Sit or lie in a relaxed position. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths.
Imagine a warm, golden light above you, radiating love and healing energy. With each breath, imagine this light coming down and enveloping your body from head to toe.
As the light flows through you, feel it gently clearing away any tension, fear, or sadness.
Visualize this healing light moving through each part of your body, bringing balance and peace to each area. Imagine the light softening any pain you’re carrying in your heart, releasing it gently.
When you’re ready, envision this light expanding around you, creating a protective bubble of love that surrounds you completely. Rest in this peaceful energy for as long as you need.
Tip: You can call this light a “healing force,” the “love of the Universe,” or simply “calm energy.”

5. Affirmations for Self-Love and Trust:

Purpose: To shift negative thoughts and reinforce self-worth.

Instructions:

Find a quiet space where you can focus. Take a few deep breaths.
Stand or sit with your shoulders back and your head held high.
Begin repeating the following affirmations aloud or silently, as you focus on the words and feel the meaning resonate in your body:
- I am worthy of love and healing.
- I honor my emotions and allow them to flow freely.
- I trust Divine timing in my life.
- I am open to new possibilities and growth.
- I am enough just as I am.
Repeat these affirmations for at least 5 minutes or until you feel a shift in your energy.
Tip: Feel free to personalize these affirmations to make them even more aligned with what you're going through.

6. Connecting with Your Inner Child:

Purpose: To heal wounds and offer love and reassurance to your inner child.

Instructions:

Sit comfortably and close your eyes.
Picture yourself at the age you feel most vulnerable or young—perhaps a time when you were deeply hurt or when you felt small or scared.
Imagine your younger self standing in front of you. Picture what she/he looks like and how she/he feels.
Reach out to them with love, offering them comfort, reassurance, and safety. You can speak to them with these words or create your own:
- You are loved, you are safe, and you are important.
- I am here for you, and I will always take care of you.
Spend a few moments just being present with your inner child. Offer them a hug or a loving gesture.
Tip: If your inner child needs something specific, allow yourself to be open to offering that—whether it’s protection, play, or something that brings joy.

7. Calling in Guidance:

Purpose: To invite higher wisdom into your life.

Instructions:

Take a moment to sit in stillness, close your eyes, and take a few deep breaths.
With your hands gently resting on your lap or heart, say a prayer of your choosing or speak directly to your Angels and Guides:
- “I call upon my sacred Ancestors, Angels and Guides to offer me clarity and wisdom. Please help me understand what I need in this moment and guide me toward peace and healing. I trust that you are here for me.”
Sit in silence for a moment, and simply open yourself to receive whatever comes—whether it’s a feeling, a thought, or a sense of peace.
Tip: You don’t need to hear anything right away. The act of asking is enough to create the space for guidance to come.