A Black woman with long locs sits in quiet reflection before a glowing amber mirror, surrounded by gentle rainfall. Her orange skirt and the golden hues of the setting sun contrast against the gray softness of the storm behind her. She leans forward, grounded and open, her fingers tracing the edge of a pool that holds both her reflection and the flicker of light. The image feels suspended between grief and clarity, memory and awakening—a sacred moment of pause where everything begins to shift.

Solar Return Reflection

Solar Return Reflection A Ritual of Alignment and Intention Each year, the Sun returns to the exact place it occupied at the moment of your birth. This powerful moment—your Solar Return—marks your personal new year. It’s more than just a birthday. It’s a portal. A moment to pause, to witness your evolution, and to call in the frequency of your next becoming. I meet the moment with reverence and intention. My Solar Return Reflection is a living ritual, shaped by what the moment asks of me. It’s how I tend to my own unfolding. I reflect on what’s passed, name what I’m releasing, and breathe life into new visions. It’s not about control—it’s about presence. And when I show up in that presence, I remember…