Many people believe that each person has an aura. Your aura is thought to reflect your personality, energy, and your overall state of health. Auras are a popular topic of discussion among spiritual circles, and they can be a fascinating way to understand yourself and your emotional well-being. Read on the find out more about auras and what your aura may be telling others about you.
What is an Aura?
An aura is the energy field that surrounds a person. While there may not be any scientific studies that prove the existence of auras yet, it is a fact that every living thing has an energy field of some kind around it. This energy field can be measured by devices that use electromagnetic fields. People who believe in auras often say that they can be viewed with the use of special equipment such as an aura camera.
Ancient cultures have believed for centuries that the aura can be used to detect health problems or changes in a person’s mental state. In traditional Chinese medicine, the human body is viewed as having both visible and invisible parts, with the latter being the energetic system known as ‘qi’. Qi is believed to be responsible for controlling all the body’s functions and maintaining a harmonious balance of Yin and Yang energies within the body.
What Does an Aura Look Like?
The aura is a luminous field around the human body that extends beyond the physical body. This field is multi-layered, and each layer is made up of different colors. Your emotional, spiritual, and physical state are reflected in the way these colors shift and blend. For instance, certain layers of your aura may appear brighter if your vitality and energy levels are higher. Similarly, duller layers may reveal signs of illness or depression.
What Are the Seven Layers of an Aura?
Generally, there are seven layers to the average human aura, and each has different functions and meanings.
Physical – The first layer of the aura is also known as the etheric body. It is the smallest part of the aura, and it surrounds the physical body like a layer of ether. It reflects your physical health and well-being.
Emotional – As the name suggests, the emotional layer expresses your emotions and feelings. It can appear muddy in times of emotional distress.
Mental – This layer is connected to the mind and can be likened to your thought patterns and how they affect the way you behave.
Astral – Connected to your heart chakra, this layer provides information about relationships and feelings of belongingness. It becomes stronger during times of love and weaker during conflicts.
Etheric – Your sense of self and your ability to tap into your intuition is represented in this layer. It also shows if you can tap into the energy of others who are on the same wavelength.
Celestial – A representation of your spirit and higher self, this layer is connected to the third eye chakra. It shows your connection to the divine and spiritual world.
Causal – This is the last aura layer. It holds together everything else and acts as a kind of compass to help you fulfil your life’s purpose.
What Are Some Colors in an Aura?
A person’s aura consists of many different colors, though one is usually more dominant. Here is what these colors may mean.
Red – Red is associated with the root chakra. If red often features in your aura, it can indicate that you are well-grounded, strong-willed, and in control of your life.
Orange – Orange indicates that sexual energy and creativity are present in your life. The color is related to the sacral chakra in the lower abdomen. You are likely to be independent and adventurous.
Yellow – Yellow is associated with your solar plexus chakra. Having a yellow aura indicates that you are imaginative, inquisitive, and optimistic. You will probably be confident, friendly, and popular with others.
Green/Pink – Green and pink are related to the heart chakra and so represent how you are with feelings such as compassion and openness. A person with a lot of green or pink in their aura is kind, nurturing, empathetic, and loving.
Purple – Purple is associated with the third eye chakra which deals with intuition, spiritual sensitivity, and mental abilities. Someone who is bathed in purple may have psychic or empathic abilities.
Blue – Blue is the color of being you. If you have a blue aura, it means that you have a strong sense of who you are and are confident in self-expression and communicating your truth to the people around you.
Black – A dark or black aura is not necessarily a ‘bad’ color, but it may signify that you are holding onto negative thoughts, leading to energy being blocked. You may also be exhausted or fatigued to some degree.
White – A very rare color, white in your aura indicates purity and a connection with the higher self. It is said to be seen in a people who are connected to the spirit world or divine universe in some form.
Your aura can help you gain a better understanding of yourself as a person and your current mental and physical state. What does your aura say about you?