Taking Up Space

A cozy living room glows with golden lamplight as a young Black girl sits on the carpet, surrounded by crayons, stickers, stationery, and playful scraps of paper. Her eyes sparkle with curiosity as waves of vibrant energy in red, gold, blue, and pink spiral through the air like unseen magic made visible. This sacred space becomes a portal of imagination, protection, and expansion, where creativity and spirit intertwine, and a future self begins to form from dreams scribbled in color and joy.

Taking Up Space One of my ongoing lessons in life is about taking up space. I didn’t have my own bedroom for part of my childhood, but the desire for a space of my own was always alive in me. The carpet in our living room became my magical playground. The space under the dining … Read more

When She Leads Me into the Fire

A Black woman sits cross-legged on a soft surface, bathed in radiant golden-orange light. Her eyes are looking downward in focused stillness. Her hands rest near her womb in an intuitive, centered gesture, suggesting presence, breath, and inner ritual. Her skin glows with warmth as the light casts soft shadows across her body, evoking themes of transformation, ancestral connection, and embodied clarity. The overall tone reflects emotional resilience, the power of pausing, and the sacred act of staying present in the fire.

When She Leads Me into the Fire I’ve been moving through heavy waves. I’m facing conflict, protecting my peace, and sitting with the tension between disappointment and fulfillment. Scarcity and abundance. Boundaries and connection. All of these energies are alive in me. I’m reflecting, breathing and living through them right now. Some days, I feel … Read more

My Voice is a Doorway

A silhouette of a Black woman stands in profile beneath a radiant galaxy sky, her lips parted as glowing constellations and golden nodes spiral out into the universe. Her voice becomes a bridge between stars and spirit, forming a sacred geometry of sound and soul. The background pulses with twilight hues of deep indigo, soft pink, and cosmic blue, evoking the energy of ancestral memory and divine expression. Her presence is powerful, timeless, and alive with truth as she speaks creation into motion.

My Voice is a Doorway This poem reflects how I learn to trust the rhythm of my truth. I enjoy expressing my journeys of returning to my body, honoring my voice, and allowing what’s sacred in me to speak without shrinking. When I share this writing, I offer it as both a mirror and a … Read more

Muse of My Own Making

A beautiful Black woman sits outdoors in the stillness of night, bathed in the glow of the Full Moon in Aquarius hanging high above a quiet home. She wears a soft, off-the-shoulder summer dress, her hair gathered in a graceful bun, and cradles a steaming cup of tea in both hands. Wisps of steam curl upward into the moonlight, blending with the cool night air. The scene feels serene and intimate, a moment suspended between breath and thought, embodying presence, reflection, and quiet strength.

Muse of My Own Making A Ritual Story of Presence, Pleasure and Becoming The Full Moon in Aquarius rises today at her peak, carrying the expansive clarity of air and the unwavering truth of fixed energy. I feel her illuminating the places within me where my individuality meets the collective vision, where my courage to … Read more

Mirror Magic (as 6-Year-Old Me)

A young Black girl with warm brown skin and natural, fluffy hair lies under cozy covers at bedtime, smiling tenderly at her worn, off-white teddy bear with solid black eyes and a faded nose. A soft golden glow of magical energy swirls between the girl, the bear, and the blankets, illuminating their connection in a dreamy, love-filled moment. The atmosphere is warm, gentle, and full of emotional alchemy.

Mirror Magic (as 6-Year-Old Me) I write this ritual story as a love offering to myself—a return, a remembering, a soft landing into the arms of the little girl I once was and still am. This is for my 6-year-old self, who looked in mirrors and already knew she was the cutest thing walking. She … Read more

When the Deep Calls Me Back to Myself

A wide-angle, mystical underwater scene featuring a large whale gliding through deep blue ocean waters, symbolizing emotional depth, spiritual guidance, and the ancient, calming presence of blue whale energy.

When the Deep Calls Me Back to Myself The blue whale called me. Her voice wasn’t loud. It was low, ancient, humming through bone and breath and belly. I felt her before I understood her. Something in me stopped and said, listen. Something in me recognized the way she swims with the whole ocean on … Read more

When I Dance & No One Looks

A digital painting of swirling, glowing energy forms in warm golds, deep purples, and rich browns. Abstract waves move like fabric and smoke, evoking the presence of ancestral spirit, inner child healing, and sacred self-return. The composition is ethereal and emotive, with light radiating from the center as if witnessing a private dance of transformation.

When I Dance and No One Looks Today, I feel the little girl in me. She’s tugging at my sleeve, wide-eyed and vulnerable. I notice her whenever I reach out to be seen, to be heard, to be met—and silence answers back. Not just from my partner. It shows up everywhere. At work, when I … Read more

7 Pillars of Power

A radiant Black woman stands at the center of a twilight sky, her natural curls illuminated by golden light as she gazes upward with quiet strength. Glowing jars filled with golden energy surround her like guardians of sacred memory. A spiral of light rises from her heart to her throat, symbolizing the activated flow of her inner truth. The scene evokes reverence, power, and deep remembrance—a visual embodiment of the 7 Pillars of Power.

7 Pillars of Power There are truths that live in my bones. Energies I return to again and again as a way of remembering who I am. These are anchors. Frequencies. Forces that shape how I move, create, love, and rebuild myself when the world tries to pull me off center. They came to me … Read more

Embers in the Stillness

A magical Winter Solstice scene filled with transformative energy. The central focus is a glowing triangle of light symbolizing Veritas, Luminas, and Trigus, with each side radiating energy: truth in soft gold, balance in serene blue, and illumination in radiant white. The background features a seamlessly blended dark, star-filled sky and snow-covered forest, with an ethereal glow that merges the cosmic with the earthly. The area seamlessly blends with faint stars in the background for a harmonious and mystical feel.

Embers in the Stillness A Winter Solstice Ritual of Passion and Renewal The room is dimly lit, a faint glow from the single candle on the altar casting golden shadows that flicker and dance like whispers of a world unseen. I kneel before it, feeling the weight of the season—the long nights, the cold winds, … Read more

The Alchemy of Fire, Flow and Shadow

An abstract and magical image blending the divine energies of Kali, Oshun, and Hecate. Surrounded by dynamic patterns of swirling fiery reds, radiant golden hues, and shadowy purples and silvers, representing transformation, sensuality, and wisdom. The background features a flowing water motif that blends seamlessly with the rest of the scene, adding depth and fluidity. Glowing keys subtly frame the figure, creating a harmonious and mystical composition that emphasizes power, grace, and divine feminine energy.

The Alchemy of Fire, Flow and Shadow I feel the weight of my intention settling in my body. My altar holds everything I need—elements that ground me in this moment. For Kali, a red candle that pulls my attention with its boldness. For Oshun, a golden bowl of honey and marigold petals bring softness to … Read more