Grayson Hester
ZODIAC SIGN: TAURUS
ENNEAGRAM TYPE: 3 – THE ACHIEVER
AURA MEANING: Blue: Expressive, empathetic, supportive, intuitive, loyal, trusting, and sensitive Purple: Intuitive, playful, visionary, nonjudgmental, unconventional, and inspired Green: Loving, compassionate, peace-oriented, nurturing, and connected to nature and people Pink: Loving, caring, self-aware, generous, and cheerful Orange: Ambitious, spontaneous, creative, confident, adventurous, and social Magenta: Heart-centered, motivated, grounded, and inspiring; a blend of pink and red auras
Q&A
WHAT DOES YOUR AURA MEAN TO YOU?
“When I received my aura photo, its resemblance to a rainbow seemed all-too-appropriate because, in Taylor Swift voice, ”I’mmm gay.” But beyond identity, the range of colors spoke to me because I maintain a variety of interests and possess a similarly colorful personality. I like to say my parents were prophetic when they named me ”Gray”son, becuase most of my life has perched itself in liminal spaces, with both my feet in different doors at all times. I’m ambidextrous, was born on May 15 (and therefore a Taurus-cusp-Gemini), am on the line of Gen Z/Millennial (so don’t you dare make fun of either of them!!), and grew up in a well-educated, middle class family in the middle of rural Appalachia. I don’t think outside the box so much as I live my life there. For my aura photo to communicate this multiplicity strikes me as wholly accurate. I’ve never really fit neatly into a clique or an expectation or a group; instead, I’m very much a social butterfly, flitting around and fitting in wherever and however I can. I like to see this as a strength, expressed in my open-mindedness, curiosity, and kindness. And more color is never a bad thing!”
WHAT’S YOUR COFFEE ORDER?
“Usually, I prefer it black! But if I’m treating myself to a coffee drink, then it’s definitely gonna be something cinnamony and nutmeggy and yummy — okay, it’s a pumpkin spice latte. I’m talking about a PSL.”
FAVORITE COCKTAIL?
“It’s really hard to beat a refreshing, bubbly, classy French 75. Something about the way the lemon sharpens the champagne which rounds out the more bitter edges of the gin — it never fails to make me happy.”
WHERE DO YOU FIND INSPIRATION?
“Nature, for sure. As much as I love living in a city as vibrant and artistic and diverse as Atlanta, nothing restores my soul, sharpens my focus, and fills my cup more than wandering in nature.”
WHAT KIND OF DOG ARE YOU MOST LIKE?
“I’ve been told I give off big golden retriever energy, but I also have a rougher side. So…maybe a golden retriever mutt? I lead with kindness and buoyancy yet love horror movies and metal music and a perfectly calibrated, vicious, gag-worthy read. Both are me! I are both!”
WHAT DO YOU THINK HAVING MORE OF, WOULD MAKE THE WORLD MORE BEAUTIFUL?
“Whew, my answer really depends on the day, but what comes up for me right now is the word “curiosity.” Were more people, more curious, I think, like a fire which requires oxygen, hate and bigotry and racism and all the societal ills would find less room to breathe.”