Some people believe that all living things have an aura, a colored energy field that surrounds them. Auras are said to reflect the health, emotions and spirituality of the person or object. While auras cannot be seen with the naked eye, some claim the ability to see auras in other ways, such as in reflections or by using tools like Kirlian photography.
What is an aura?
The concept of auras dates back thousands of years and is part of many spiritual traditions. The term “aura” comes from the Greek word for breeze or breath. In various cultures, auras may also be called halos, biofields, prana, chi, or life force.
According to aura readers and metaphysical texts, the aura extends around the entire body in the shape of an oval egg. The aura consists of multiple layers, often described as seven main layers each with its own color and meaning. The layers extend progressively further from the body:
| Aura Layer | Color | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Etheric aura | Gray or blue-gray | Physical vitality |
| Emotional aura | Various colors | Feelings and emotions |
| Mental aura | Yellow | Intellect and thoughts |
| Astral aura | Purple | Spirituality |
| Etheric template aura | Blue print | Health blueprint |
| Celestial aura | Gold, silver, white | Divine love |
| Ketheric template aura | Gold and white | Wisdom and vitality |
The colors and patterns within the aura are said to change constantly with our moods, thoughts, spiritual state and health. Auras are invisible to most but can allegedly be seen by some psychics and aura readers.
Can you see auras in a mirror?
Many people wonder if it’s possible to see your own aura or someone else’s aura in a mirror. The short answer is yes, it is believed to be possible to see auras in a mirror, but only for those who have developed the ability to perceive them.
Seeing auras is a skill that can supposedly be learned and developed over time. Here are some tips for trying to see your aura in the mirror:
- Choose a plain, preferably white, wall as a background.
- Position a full length mirror leaning against the wall.
- Stand in front of the mirror under soft, ambient lighting. Avoid bright or harsh lighting.
- Relax and gaze at your reflection, unfocused. Soften your eyes and look just past the boundaries of your physical body.
- Slow your breathing and try to achieve a meditative state.
- Look for any glow, hue or prismatic effect around the head and torso area.
- Pay attention to any colors or changes in color, especially around the head, shoulders and hands.
This technique may reveal an aura for those predisposed to seeing them. The ability is said to improve with practice. Not everyone can see auras naturally, but many believe the skill can be learned with time and dedication.
How to develop aura viewing
Seeing auras is a natural talent for some, but anyone can purportedly learn to develop it. Trying the mirror method can help, but there are also other techniques to open up aura viewing abilities:
- Meditate regularly to hone concentration and expand consciousness.
- Practice seeing energy, like trying to “see” the air on a hot day.
- Spend time in nature and visualize seeing the subtle energies in plants, animals and people.
- Get an aura reading from a professional to attune to your own aura.
- Work on increasing your vibration and energy levels through yoga, pranayama, chanting, etc.
- Develop intuition through spiritual practices and activities like Reiki.
- Try using a crystal pendant or other aura viewing tools.
- Gaze at yourself in a mirror very softly without glasses or lenses.
- Relax, be patient and don’t force it. The ability takes time to emerge.
As with any perceptual skill, being able to see auras requires regular practice to sharpen. Many books and online resources provide exercises and visualizations designed to enhance aura viewing capacities.
What color is your aura?
The aura consists of many layers, colors and patterns that are constantly shifting. But many aura readers look specifically at the emotional aura layer to get quick insight into someone’s personality and mood.
Here is an overview of some common aura colors and their general meanings:
| Aura Color | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Red | Vitality, vigor, passion, sexuality |
| Orange | Creativity, socialness, confidence |
| Yellow | Intellect, optimism, inspiration |
| Green | Peacefulness, healing, harmony, balance |
| Blue | Spirituality, calmness, intuition, devotion |
| Violet | Wisdom, intuition, imagination |
| Pink | Unconditional love, empathy, tenderness |
| Gray | Depression, sadness, exhaustion |
| Brown | Grounded, stable, practicality |
| Black | Negativity, illness, imbalance |
| White | Purity, truth, spirituality |
Of course, auras contain many swirling colors all at once. But paying attention to the dominant hues and variations can offer clues about the person’s overall state of being.
How to photograph the aura
Capturing auras in photos is possible through a technique called Kirlian photography. It was developed in the 1930s by Russian researchers Semyon and Valentina Kirlian.
Kirlian photography uses an electrical charge to create a small corona discharge around an object. Living things will show a vaporous emission, which some believe to be the aura or bioenergy field. The discharge is captured on a photographic plate or digitally.
To try Kirlian photography at home:
- Obtain a dielectric plate, which builds up an electric charge.
- Attach a conductive surface like a metal sheet or foil to the plate.
- Place a photo-sensitive paper on top, like photographic film or electrophotographic paper.
- Put an object on the paper, such as leaves or fingers.
- Connect a high-voltage power source to the conductive sheet to create a high-frequency electrical discharge.
- The corona discharge around the object will impress on the photo-sensitive paper.
- Process the paper to reveal the discharge photograph.
With practice and proper equipment, this technique can reveal images that some interpret as representations of bioenergy fields or auras.
What does science say about auras?
There is no scientific evidence that confirms the existence of psychic auras as described in metaphysical theories. However, some elements of aura perception could have rational scientific explanations.
For example, seeing halos or light around people may be due to optical effects from subtle eye movements, floating cells in the eye, or blood flow to the retina. The contrast between the vivid face and less visible body could create a flickering aura-like effect.
Some also suggest aura viewing may involve synesthesia – a crossing of the senses where sensory input gets mixed up. People with synesthesia can see sounds, smell colors, visualize time spatially, and more. This could allow aura seers to translate body language cues visually.
As for Kirlian photography, the corona discharge halos can be explained by the principles of electrical conductivity, moisture, heat, and pressure. The gas and vapor surrounding living objects gets ionized, revealing the discharge, while inert objects show no such effect.
So far, scientists have not found evidence of a bioenergy field comparable to descriptions of psychic auras. But energy therapies and photon emission studies continue to investigate the biological emission of light and other forms of subtle energy.
Conclusion
The existence of auras remains unproven from a scientific viewpoint. Yet the widespread belief in and personal experience of auras across many cultures continues today. Those open to exploring subtle perception and consciousness say that auras can indeed be seen, and work to develop aura viewing skills through practice.
Some see auras vividly in multiple layers, while for others it is more of a felt sense or fleeting glimpse. Trying aura viewing techniques like using a mirror provides an opportunity to personally experience and understand them. Staying grounded while keeping an open yet discerning mind is the best approach to this phenomenon.
