Auric Sight

by 
Diane Ahlquist

published in  Magical Blend Magazine - Issue 73

The word aura comes from the Greek language. Translated, it means air or breath. It is defined as an invisible emanation or vapor, as the aroma of flowers, or a particular atmosphere or quality that seems to arise from and surround a person or thing. The easiest way to describe it is as an organic energy field that surrounds all living things.

Spiritually advanced people, such as Jesus Christ and Buddha, as well as their students, were depicted with golden halos by artists. In Australia, prehistoric cave drawings of people with halos of light around their heads and shoulders were found. Children under the age of five see auras naturally. Often you will see them looking above a person, and no matter how much one may smile or speak in a loving manner, the child will cry. Most likely they do not like the color of the aura they are seeing. Children see and sense auras more easily than adults because they have not had time to suppress their instinct by following external examples.

Watching someone's aura gives you the advantage of seeing someone's feelings, thoughts, intentions, or state of health before they even speak. Imagine a world were no one could lie or be deceitful because one could see the truth in their aura. The aura doesn't lie. Think about being able to see potential disease or illness and being able to resolve it before it gets out of control. The aura can also allow us to see the spiritual nature of an individual. If you detect a bright, clear energy field, you will know a person is kind, balanced, and spiritually strong. Anyone with a gray or dark aura has challenging concerns ahead and may not have clear intentions.

Seeing auras is not as difficult as one may assume. With a bit of practice, concentration, and positive intention, we can all see auras. Of course, there are those who can see them naturally without any exercise or guidance. For the scientifically minded, we find that in today's technology, auras, which give off heat as well as light, can be measured by special photography equipment. A Russian scientist named Kirlian discovered a process to photograph auras using high frequency electrical fields. Hence, we have what is now referred to as Kirlian photography. Varied frequencies allow us to see different details. When we see a disturbance in the energy pattern, it can indicate a disturbance in the organism.

The closest energy field to the body tends to be white and from this point out is where we see colors. As the aura is forever changing depending on health and moods, so will the colors around the person or thing we are observing. Happiness will yield a glistening and large aura. Sickness or sadness leaves us with an energy field that is smaller and dull. The size and shapes are not consistent, and everyone is unique.

One of the ways to observe an aura is visually. By merely looking at an individual, plant, or animal for a time, you will eventually see what looks like a white light or glow around its form. Some can immediately see this emanation and for others it takes longer. Often I hear people say they have seen auras since childhood but never knew what it was.

Edgar Cayce, America's best-documented psychic, also known as the Sleeping Prophet as most of his readings where done in a sleep state, was always aware of people's auras. He passed away in 1945, but today his psychic readings constitute some of the most convincing records of intuitive information to emanate from a single individual. Cayce stated, "Ever since I can remember, I have seen colors in connection with people. It was a long time before I realized that other people did not see these colors. I do not ever think of people except in connection with their auras; I see them change in my friends and loved ones, as time goes by-sickness, defection, love, fulfillment-these are all reflected in the aura, and for me the aura is the weathervane of the soul. It shows which way the winds of destiny are blowing."

The colors we see in connection with the aura are very significant. Color appears to be a characteristic of the vibration of matter, with our spirit reflecting three-dimensionally in atomic patterns. To this day we associate color with moods and feelings. She was green with envy; he was feeling blue today; I was so angry I saw red, and the list goes on. You probably already know, feel, and see more than your realize about color and auras.

Seeing Another Person's Aura 

Choose a time when there are few distractions and you are comfortable with your surroundings. Hopefully you will find a willing and open-minded subject you can work with.

After approximately thirty seconds analyze the area with your peripheral vision. Remember to keep your focus on the spot in the center of their forehead.

Do not glance around and do keep your concentration. Eventually, you will see the background directly behind the individual is brighter and clearly different than the backdrop actually behind them. This is the aura as you see it. It will become more clear with more focus. You may see several colors or just one or two at first.

To see your own aura, stand or sit in front of a large mirror and follow the same procedure as above.

Meanings of the Colors of the Aura

Most people have one or two colors that dominate their aura. Combinations of colors and flashes of colors must be taken into consideration when analyzing the aura. Included here are the basic colors and their meanings.

White refers to the combination of colors; remember that we're referring to light not pigment. White (bright light) will always have a positive vibration. We should strive for bright light not white the color. It has been noted that hours before death a person's aura becomes the color white and increases. In many cultures, note that the aura upon or before death is illustrated in white, not black.

Red represents the physical body. It can indicate force, energy, and stamina. This color can betoken a person who is self-centered, materialistic, athletic, or sexual. Deeper shades of red lean toward the negative interpretation, while lighter shades represent the more positive.

Orange is thoughtfulness, self-control, and optimism. As the sun can be uplifting, so can people projecting this color. An individual with orange in their aura can impact insights to others. Some possible challenges may be: falling in love with people who do the reciprocal, as well as, issues of trust.

Yellow in the golden tones can indicate well-being and deep inner wisdom. If the yellow is flushed this could mean a person tends to be timid and may be looking to start life all over again in a different manner. Nevertheless, the positive aspects of basic yellow put a person in a natural flow of things. They absorb information easily and essentially enjoy life.

Green signifies a good listener who focuses on healing the self and others. This is the color of various types of healers. Green is nature's color providing peace and harmony-someone helpful but not domineering. If you see green leaning toward yellow, it can imply deceit and indecisiveness.

Blue is the color of the spirit, meditation, and truth. All shades of blue are good. Artistic people are apt to have blue in their auras. Sometimes they may be a bit melancholy, but for the most part are spiritually-minded and dedicated to a cause or project.

Purple is the most mystical of all the colors. It deals with spirituality, intuitive nature, and seekers. This color does not usually linger and is not too strong for any length of time. Often it will settle into a deep shade of blue. But when you do see it, it signifies that the person it surrounds has spiritual thoughts and strong insights at the time.

Colors mirror the body, mind, and spirit. Pay attention to them in yourself and others. Nature provides us with the tools to see auras. All you have to do is make a conscious effort to see and the knowledge is yours!