The aura is simply an umbrella term for someone’s subtle energy. Each of us are energy bodies and as physics dictates, each cell in and around us is vibrating. Everyone has an aura. Some healers and psychics see this energy/vibration in colours and so believe that they can see the aura/colours surrounding someone. Some therapists/healers believe that the colours seen mean something about the person. Below are simply suggestions of what the colours mean and the chakras they are linked to. This is not an exact science.
The Colours
Red: well-grounded, energetic, strong-willed (ROOT)
Orange: adventurous, thoughtful, considerate (SACRAL)
Yellow: creative, relaxed, friendly (SOLAR PLEXUS)
Green: social, communicator, nurturing (HEART)
Blue: intuitive, spiritual, freethinker (THROAT)
Indigo: curious, spiritually connected, gentle (THIRD EYE)
Violet: wise, intellectual, independent (CROWN)
Please see the chakra post for more information on that.
How to have a go at seeing someone’s aura:
Step 1: Ask the lovely person you have chosen to stand against a blank wall
Step 2: Move backwards to allow for a good amount of distance between you
Step 3: Squint your eyes slightly and you can try slightly relaxing your eyes (so things also most look a bit blurry). You are more likely to see the aura in your peripheral vision.
Step 4: With time and attention, wait without expectation…
Don’t worry if you can’t see it, you might be less of a visual person and pick up energy through touch for example. Also, don’t go to an extreme and then end up hurting your eyes!
If this is too far-fetched… It might be more helpful to see auras as someone’s ‘vibes’ or vibrational energy. You might be able to work out the size of your aura by noticing when someone comes a little bit close to you, they would be entering your energy zone/aura. We all have our comfort zone. If it’s still too much for you to get on board with aura’s then maybe focus on the physical body first before trying to look beyond it.
As far as the science goes, there isn’t any, except experiential evidence. It’s said that special equipment can see someone’s aura, but not everyone has access to that. Different practices/belief systems believe different things about the aura and use it in different ways. How seriously someone takes the aura colours is up to the individual.
Sadly, I cannot see people’s auras in colours, but I certainly pick up on vibes. Children and dogs are also said to be very in tune with other people’s vibes. As a reiki practitioner I work with the same energy that is present with auras, but instead I sense it through my hands. Essential oils and crystals are also said to have different aura properties.
I love talking about all things different, unique and experiential. So, let me know if you want to talk energy…
Where the focus goes, energy flows.
References:
Reiki Diploma – Centre of Excellence
https://www.healthline.com/health/what-is-an-aura#how-to-see-it