Aura Photography....

Back in 1970, Guy Coggins built a camera that could capture people’s auras, otherwise known as the electromagnetic field surrounding the body. There are supposedly about 100 of these cameras in existence, and one now belongs to Christina Lonsdale of Radiant Human, who goes on tour with her mini geodesic dome, photographing people’s radiant energy on Polaroid film. The portraits are stunning, strange, and so cool—thanks to a double exposure that first takes a portrait and then the aura—and they happen thanks to silver-laced hand sensors that sit in your lap, sending a charge through the body. While Lonsdale has a permanent studio in Portland, Oregon, she lives a lot of her life on the road, popping up at events all over the country. “I grew up in a commune, and my parents were huge hippies,” she explains. “My mom actually paints auras. So I spent most of my life rebelling against it and working for a big corporation.” But last year, Lonsdale was laid off. “I’m so grateful that I was kicked out of the nest, because now I feel like I’ve come home.” We had to hear more about all of it, so we lured Lonsdale to goop HQ to show us how it works—and have her read our energy.

THE RADIANT HUMAN TAKE ON COLOR THEORY

RED

Strength, Will Power, New Beginnings, Leadership, Action, Practicality, Passion.

Reds are encouraged to get plenty of exercise and get into nature to achieve balance.

Heavy and dark typically indicates low energy.

ORANGE

Creative, Confident, Independent, Collaborative, Excellent People Skills, Loves Challenge.

Can be emotionally aloof, so to revive orange energy get into water, or visit a river or ocean.

Orange is usually found in entrepreneurs, successful sales people, or those who work with many people.

TAN

Detail Oriented, Cautious, Logical, Strategic, To-Do Lists, Highly Intelligent.

Tans make great planners and work well with structure. It is recommended that tans visit natural wonders or watch/read inspirational biographies to avoid getting stuck in a limited train of thought.

YELLOW

Optimistic, Enthusiastic, Open-Minded, Loves Variety and Freedom, Generous, Playful, Whimsical.

Yellows provide an atmosphere where people are comfortable being themselves.

GREEN

Growth, Goal-Oriented, Determined, Focused, Ambitious, Competitive, Perfectionist.

Greens worst enemy are themselves, often holding themselves back. They are encouraged to identify and be accountable for what they want: They should write it down, and go for it.

BLUE

Depth of Feeling, Trust, Devotion, Loyalty, Nurturing, Personal Relationships, Supportive, Intuitive, Sensitive.

Singing in a choir (one voice of many), attending or taking part in theater, or any water activity like sailing, paddle boarding, etc., will help this color feel more connected.

PURPLE

Visionary, Unconventional, Non-Judgmental, Playful, Loves to be Inspired and Delight Others.

To avoid feeling overwhelmed, purples must trust in their vision and share it with others. Keep a journal.

WHITE

Higher Consciousness, THE SOURCE, Destiny, Intense Energy, Cosmic Wisdom.

Congratulations you’ve made it! Now do it all over again.