This just gave me an idea. Maybe the solar-mind connection extends to all life on the planet with any kind of mental capacity (eg. animals, not plants or bacteria or something like that). This doesn’t make a bird as intelligent as a human, but it enables a mental connection between the human and the bird (as an example) so simple requests can be communicated and maybe even the bird’s memories can be searched or it can be used as a second set of eyes for the intelligent person taking…

A spell cast by witches to assume the form of a crow, a more highly respected and empowered creature by the Ether.

A black raven with iridescent blue wings flies through a dark forest, its sharp talons extended. The bird's silhouette stands out against the blurred background of trees and leaves. The lighting casts a mysterious and ethereal glow on the raven, enhancing its sense of mystery and intrigue.

Four-Winged Raven God