Maria Morales was born and raised in California to Mexican immigrant parents and an older sister. She served in the U.S. Navy for three years until she was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and medically separated. She is now a mental health advocate. She is also the creator of the Pastel Magic Tarot Deck and the owner of www.mulberrymoons.com. She now resides in the Pacific Northwest with her partner and their two cats and two dogs.