There are some people in the world who have energies that simply glow. And there are also people that dont have much energy and always feel drained even after talking to someone. That’s auras at work. These colorful energy fields surround every person. And they also give clues about our emotional, physical and spiritual state.
What Is an Aura?
According to the experts, all human beings in one form or the other radiate a very low level of electricity. And this is commonly known as an electromagnetic field. This aura is the energy bubble that surrounds your physical body.
Hindu scriptures like the Vedas describe seven energy layers. And each of them corresponds to different aspects of health. Chinese medicine calls it “chi.” Christian art shows it as golden halos around saints. But they’re all talking about the same thing. And that thing is that special energy signature unique to you.
Some people see auras as actual colors around people. Others sense them as vibes or feelings. Either way, these energy fields tell a story about what’s happening inside you.
The Connection Between Auras and Chakras
Your aura colors link directly to your chakras. And those energy centers running from the base of your spine to the top of your head. Each chakra has its own color and governs different aspects of your life:
- Root (base of spine): Red – survival, security, grounding
- Sacral (lower belly): Orange – creativity, sexuality, pleasure
- Solar Plexus (upper belly): Yellow – confidence, personal power
- Heart (chest): Green/Pink – love, compassion, relationships
- Throat (neck): Blue – communication, self-expression
- Third Eye (forehead): Indigo/Purple – intuition, insight
- Crown (top of head): Violet/White – spiritual connection
When your chakras flow freely, your aura shines bright. But blocked energy can show up as dull patches or dark spots.
Aura Colors
Let’s check out what your aura colors might say about your personality:
Red: if you have the red aura that means you are super energetic and full of passion. You are the type who dives into action without bothering with instructions. People with red auras stay grounded but have this inner fire that’s impossible to miss. You just go for it!
Yellow: Talk about magnetic! Yellow auras make you the person everyone wants at their party. You light up rooms just by walking in. Smart, confident and totally charming—that’s you in a nutshell.
Green: Nature calls to you. Green auras indicate open hearts full of compassion and love. You nurture others easily but need to remember boundaries so people don’t drain your energy.
Pink: you are all heart. Pink auras show someone kind, caring and loving who puts relationships first. You need good boundaries to protect your generous spirit which is similar to the green auras.
Blue: Your mind runs deep. Blue auras belong to insightful thinkers who need to remember to stay grounded. You communicate honestly and value truth.
Purple/Violet: Purple auras suggest strong intuition and sensitivity. You pick up on subtle energies others miss.
Orange: You have creative vibes all around you! With an orange aura, you learn things by jumping in and trying it and not just by reading boring books. You crave exciting, fun experiences and hate feeling trapped. Freedom matters big time to you.
Indigo: Very sensitive. Indigo auras belong to empaths who absorb others’ emotions easily. As Mystic Michaela says, “Indigo auras indicate someone who absorbs thoughts, feelings, emotions and traumas of others.”
White: Your mind moves at lightspeed. White auras suggest high spiritual connection but sometimes perfectionist tendencies.
Black: Not actually an aura color but a sign your energy battery needs recharging. If you are seeing dark spots then it’s time for rest and renewal.
Rainbow: Rainbow auras appear during transitions which show multiple energies at work. You might feel extra confident but watch for burnout.
How to Discover Your Aura Color
Get an aura photograph. Special cameras like the AuraCam use hand sensors to capture your energy field visually.
Try this DIY method: Stand in front of a mirror against a plain white background in soft lighting. Relax your eyes, gaze slightly past your outline and see if colors appear. It takes practice.
Test with your hands: Rub your palms together vigorously for 30 seconds. Slowly pull them apart and look for colorful energy between them.
Or book a session with an aura reader who can interpret your colors and explain what they mean for your life path.
Techniques to See and Read Auras
Seeing someone else’s aura follows similar principles. Look at them against a plain background but don’t stare directly. Use your peripheral vision which is the secret sauce. Most people first notice a thin clear or white outline around the person. With practice these colors might appear.
When you are sensing auras, you need to pay attention to the following:
- Fuzzy light around body outlines
- Colors that appear near specific body parts
- Your own intuitive feelings about the person
- Sensations in your body (tingling, warmth, coolness)
What Your Aura Reveals About You
Aura shows what’s happening right now in your life. Aura reader Dakota Boettcher explains it’s like “a weather report of what’s going on in your life at the specific moment.”
Your dominant colors reveal your personality patterns. Someone with lots of blue might naturally be a deep thinker. If you have lots of red then you are probably action-oriented and passionate.
Seasonal shifts, big life changes and even your mood can affect your aura colors. Some people’s auras change frequently and others stay more consistent.
Cleansing and Balancing Your Aura
Your energy field needs maintenance too. Signs your aura might need cleansing include:
- Feeling constantly tired
- Getting easily overwhelmed
- Mood swings or irritability
- Picking up others’ emotions too easily
Try these simple techniques:
- Breathe deeply, visualizing white light filling your body
- Take salt baths with intention to clear negative energy
- Burn sage (smudging) around your body
- Use sound (singing bowls, bells, music) to break up stuck energy
- Spend time in nature to reset your field
Applying Aura Insights to Daily Life
Once you know your colors you need to use them. If red energizes you then add red accessories when you need confidence. If you need calm you need to surround yourself with blue.
Stylist Susanna Merrick suggests “color magic” which is using colors intentionally to influence your mood and environment. Each color carries unique vibrations that help manifest your desires.
You also need to set energy boundaries. If someone drains your aura then you should limit time with them. You can also visualize a protective bubble around yourself.