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If you’re looking for unique things to do in Salem, look no further than ASCEND, Salem’s original destination for aura photography. This hidden gem offers more than just a vibrant photo — it’s a spiritual experience and a deep dive into your personal energy.
What is Aura Photography?
Aura photography captures your electromagnetic energy through color, revealing insights into your emotional, creative, and spiritual self. At ASCEND, the team uses the official AuraCamera® 6000 to provide detailed readings that reflect how you process emotions, where your energy is focused, and even highlight blocks or opportunities for transformation.
This isn’t your typical photo booth. It’s a transformative experience for anyone curious about the chakra system, spiritual wellness, or simply seeking something memorable in Salem.
What Your Aura Says About You
What sets ASCEND apart is the heart-centered approach of its aura interpreters. Alicia, one of the intuitive readers, explains, “Every photo tells a story, and we help fill in the blanks.” Whether you’re a local or a visitor, ASCEND’s warm and insightful team makes every session meaningful.
When we (Bridie & Jess from the Destination Salem team) visited, our aura photos glowed with a full spectrum of colors. We were taught that each hue represents a different energy center: red for passion, orange for creativity, yellow for optimism, green for growth, blue for communication, and magenta for vision.
Explore the Aura Packages
Whether you’re seeking insight, renewal, or a full energetic reset, ASCEND offers four immersive aura experiences:
- Aura + Guidance: A compass for your energetic path. This 65-minute session includes an Aura Polaroid, a 15-page Aura Report with personalized insights into your energetic field, and a 25-minute Intuitive Reading to realign and recharge your aura.
- Aura + Balance: A reset to return to your center. This 60-minute session includes Before & After Aura Photos showing your energy shift, a 15-page Aura Report with personalized insights into your energetic field, and a 30-minute Cleanse + Rebalance to realign and recharge your aura.
- Aura + Cleanse: A visual journey through your energetic shift. This 70-minute session includes Before & After Aura Photos showing your energy shift plus a 50-minute Cleanse + Rebalance to realign and recharge your aura.
- All Things Aura: A transformative spiritual reset. This hour and 45 minute session includes Before & After Aura Photos showing your energy shift, a 15-page Aura Report with personalized insights into your energetic field, a 20-minute Intuitive Reading, and a 30-minute Cleanse + Rebalance to realign and recharge your aura.
ASCEND After Dark
Planning a special celebration? ASCEND After Dark offers private, after-hours sessions ideal for bachelorette parties, birthdays, family gatherings, team-building, or any special gathering.
Each guest receives an aura photo and reading, followed by a private shopping session. It’s a fun, meaningful way to connect and create lasting memories with your favorite people.
Planning Your Visit
Walk-ins are welcome, but if you’re visiting during September or October — the peak season in Salem — it’s highly recommended to book in advance. Sessions are intimate and personalized, making it easy to understand why this is one of the most unique experiences in Salem.
Whether you’re a spiritual seeker, a curious traveler, or simply looking for cool things to do in Salem, ASCEND delivers an unforgettable experience that’s as photogenic as it is meaningful.
Visit ASCEND at 192 Essex Street in downtown Salem. Learn more and book your session at AscendGetLifted.com. Follow ASCEND on social media at @ASCENDGetLifted on Instagram.
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