Over Earth Day weekend, our team at Drishti House joined a vendor pop-up at The Lotus Boutique. It was the kind of warm, easy afternoon where you catch up with familiar faces, sip tea between mini-readings, smooth on essential oils, and wander through tables of local goods under soft music and late spring light.

That’s where we met Traci Akin of Hadobeing—a unique presence with bright eyes and a booth set up with something a little different: an aura photography camera.

Some of us had done aura photos before. Some hadn’t. But all of us were curious. We’d heard about how it works—a mix of biofeedback and subtle energy sensing, translated into color through electromagnetic hand plates and an old-school camera built in the 1980s. It sounded both mystical and a little bit like science fiction.

Naturally, we were in.

One by one, we sat in the chair, hands placed on the sensors, preparing our poses. Traci said we could close our eyes, smile, whatever we'd like. And then the photos came—each one a snapshot of something beneath the surface, yet simultaneously all around us: color, shape, energy. It was strange, surreal, and beautiful.

After we received the photos, Traci offered personalized readings for each of us—tuned in, clear, and on the nose. She picked up on patterns we hadn’t voiced, affirmations we didn’t know we needed, and deeper themes that stayed with us long after the prints were handed over.

So what is hado anyway?

In Japanese, hado means vibration. Dr. Masaru Emoto described it as the most basic unit of energy—what exists underneath everything we see. Hadobeing builds on that idea: we’re not just people with thoughts and feelings. We’re moving energy. We’re patterns, in flux.

Aura photography captures that—just for a moment. A energetic and electric reflection of what’s alive in us right now.

According to the general aura color guide (Traci gave us a helpful little card), each hue connects to one of the chakras:

Red: Root Chakra (Physical/Tangible) – New Beginnings, Power, Competition, Leadership, Action, Vitality, Strength, Grounding, Practicality, Adventurous, Survival Skills, Passion, Sensual, Intense, Desire for Success and Possessions.
To Balance: Hiking, Gardening, Cooking, Connecting with Nature, Yoga.

Orange: Sacral Chakra (Emotions/Creativity) – Confidence, Creativity, Emotions, Social, Intuitive, Independence, Personal Expression, Expansiveness, Finding One's Gifts, Friendly and Relatable. Excellent people skills.
To Balance: Tending to emotions and personal relationships (Awareness/Self-care).

Yellow: Solar Plexus Chakra (Self-Esteem) – Cheerful, Sunny and Bright, Fun, Optimistic, Enthusiastic, Open-minded, Relaxed, Uninhibited, Expansive, Hopeful, Inspired, Loving, Varied, Free, Confident in Action.
To Balance: Healthy diet, healthy eating habits, rest.

Green: Heart Chakra (Love/Empathy) – Tenacity, Dedication, Self-assertive, Ambitious, High Ideals and Aspirations, Desire for Respect, Goal-Oriented, Sense of Responsibility and Service, Perfectionist, Deeply Focused, Adaptable, Balancing, Growth, Change.
To Balance: Forgiveness. Practice kindness and acceptance.

Blue or Turquoise: Throat Chakra (Communication) – Empathetic, Nurturing, Devoted, Loyal, Trusting, Deep Feelings, Dreamer, Artistic, Lives in the Moment, Sensitive, Intuitive, Calm, Tranquil, Spiritual Seeker, Strong in Personal Relationships, Desires Unity and Peace, Seeks/Speaks Truth.
To Balance: Singing, Humming, Listening to Music and Nature.

Indigo or Purple: Third Eye Chakra (Intuition) – Magical, Unconventional, Easily Connects to Higher Planes of Consciousness, Charming and Charismatic, Able to Manifest Desires, Playful, Non-judgmental, Sensitive and Compassionate, Visionary, Loves to Be Inspired and Delight Others.
To Balance: Meditation. Sitting in sunshine.

Pink/Magenta: Resonates with the Same Vibration of the Heart Chakra (Green) – Pure and Unconditional Love, Highly Creative, High-Energy, Thrives on Originality and Innovation, Artsy, Looks at Life with a Sense of Humor, Happy and Optimistic.

White or Lavender: Crown Chakra (Higher Self) – Open and Receptive to the Divine, Spiritually Motivated, Holds Cosmic Wisdom, Intense Energy, Honest, Non-materialistic, Pure, Inner Illumination, Healer. Most common in lightworkers, young children, or people who meditate intensely and often.
To Balance: Pranayama or Deep Breathing, Yoga.

We’re all a blend, and colors shift as we change. But there’s often a “home” frequency—one that feels most like us. That day, some of us glowed red and orange—powerful, phoenixes rising from the ashes. Others, deep blue or violet—introspective, calm. Some were unexpected, but somehow felt just right too.

If you’ve never done aura photography before, we definitely recommend checking out Traci and Hadobeing. She pops up at events all around Southern California and shares her upcoming dates on Instagram.

If you have had one taken before, let us know: what color(s) did you get? Or what most represents you right now?

Let's tune in. Notice what’s reverberating beneath the surface. Maybe it feels familiar, or it's something you don't expect. Let it come naturally...

What do you see?