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wikiHow to Read an Aura

Three Parts:Creating the Right EnvironmentReading Your

SubjectInterpreting the Aura ColorsCommunity Q&A

An aura is an energy field that is emitted from all living things. [1] Most of the time, the
aura is seen as layers of color around the subject. If you want to become an aura
reader, it takes a considerable amount of practice. This article is for beginners with
an open mind.

Part 1
Creating the Right Environment
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Find a suitable background. In order to properly see the vibrant colors of your or
someone else's aura, you need a neutral colored background. Find a white or neutral
colored wall or backdrop.
o If you are trying to read your own aura, you will also need a mirror. [2] If
you don't have a mirror, you can read the aura around your hand by placing it in front
of a white surface or piece of paper.
o Make sure you are in a comfortable, quiet environment. You need to be
able to concentrate and focus on your subject without interruption. [3]


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Find the proper lighting. You need soft light that isn't too light or too dark. You need
to ensure that your eyes are comfortable with the level of light so your eyes will not
have to strain or be overly stressed by the light.
o Natural light is the best, but you can use candles or lamps to get the
right concentration of light needed.[4]


3
Position your subject. If you're trying to read someone else's aura, make them
comfortable in front of the white background and explain what you'll be doing. Have
them wear clothes that aren't too patterned or distracting. If you are attempting to
read your own aura, look at yourself in front of the mirror while standing or sitting
against a white background.

Part 2
Reading Your Subject
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Look at your subject. As you gaze at your subject, relax your eyes. Pick a spot to
stare at, staring for 30 to 60 seconds. Focusing on the areas in your peripheral
vision, let your eyes fall a little out of focus. You may start to see a haze around the
edges. It might seem like a transparent or white light. After a short time, this can
become the color of the aura.
o When you first start, focus on a small area. On a subject, it may help to
look for the aura around the subject's head, using their forehead as a focal point.
o If you are trying to read your own aura, you can focus around your
head or gaze at the tips of your fingers against white paper. In this case, use the
fingernail as your focal point.


2
Determine visible colors. If you start to see colors, they may be clear and bright, or
cloudy and muddy. Some people, especially beginners, can only see one dominant
color while others may see multiple colors.
o The longer you work at reading auras, the more colors and variations it
is possible to see. It just takes time and practice.[5]


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Be conscious of after-images. Staring at the same spot will produce after-images
that are the direct inverse of what you are actually gazing at. After-images are not
auras. You'll know the difference because the after-image will appear for a short time
in front of your eyes,no matter where you look.
o After-images are typically color paired: black and white, red and
turquoise, orange and blue, yellow and violet, and green and pink. [6]


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Record what you see. Drawing a body outline and then shading in colors around it
can be a fun way of recording what you see for later analysis. It's also something to
show your subject so they can relate to what you're seeing.
o Some colors seen in auras are hard to recreate in an artistic medium.
Just get as close as you can, but describe any differences somewhere on the page.

Part 3
Interpreting the Aura Colors
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Understand the red aura. According to those who read auras, individuals with a red
aura tend to be energetic, enthusiastic, adventurous, and temperamental. They can
be strong, competitive, and good at sports. They are typically direct, forthright, and
honest, but they typically need to be number one. [7]
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Know the yellow aura. As described by those who understand auras, people with a
yellow aura seem to be intelligent, analytical, inventive, logical, overly critical of
themselves and others, eccentric, and motivated, but might become workaholics.
They often choose their friends carefully and are not prone to loneliness. They might
be more likely to undergo depression and become withdrawn under certain
pressures. They can be confident and handle themselves well in front of crowds. [8]
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Interpret the pink aura. Those that read pink auras have described these
individuals as generous, loving, caring, loyal, healthy, and romantic. Typically, once
they find their mate, they remain loyal. They usually welcome family and friends into
their homes and can be gracious hosts. They seem to have high morals and don't
tend to stand for injustice in the world.
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Analyze the blue aura. Those who read auras describe people with blue auras as
great communicators with the tendency to be intuitive, eloquent, charismatic,
intelligent, organized, and inspirational. They might want a balance of their head and
heart to make tough decisions.They tend to help alleviate anger in others and are
peacemakers.[9]
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Understand the green aura. These individuals, according to aura readers, can be
extremely creative, hard working, determined, realistic, popular, prosperous, and
respected. They might be perfectionists associated with practical beauty in the things
around them, such as gardening and cooking. [10]
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Know the orange aura. Those with an orange aura have been described as
typically generous, social, honest, kind, good-hearted, empathetic, sensitive, and
charming. They might also be impatient and quick to end relationships. They can be
quick tempered but they also easily forgive and forget. [11]
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Interpret the purple aura. Those said to have purple auras can be sensitive,
mysterious, philosophical, intuitive, knowledgeable, admirable, and in tune with
animals and nature. They might be selective with their friends and keep them close.
They tend to be unlucky in love, but they are typically devoted once they find a
match.[12]
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Analyze the gold aura. If someone is described as having a gold aura, they might
be lavish, obsessive, giving, social, proud, and independent. They tend to surround
themselves with beauty, typically cannot stand to have their flaws exposed, and love
to entertain and gain attention and admiration of others. [13]
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Understand the other auras. Individuals that read auras have found a few other
colors that exist, but these are not as prominent. They consider these types of auras
negative auras based on the personality traits associated with them.
o The brown aura is read as two different shades. The light brown aura is
associated with discouragement, confusion, and a lack of confidence in oneself, the
situation, or others. The dark brown aura denotes deception and selfishness.
o The black aura is associated with hatred, depression, and major illness.
Individuals with a black aura can be considered miserly and cheap. [14]

Community Q&A
 I cannot see the aura. Why?
wikiHow Contributor

It takes time to be able to see the aura. Keep practicing; clear your mind and
maintain focus. Eventually, you will be able to do so.

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Can I blink when staring, or do I have to keep complete focus?

wikiHow Contributor

You can blink, but if you are a beginner, the color may disappear as soon as you
blink.

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How big can an aura be, and why would it be that size?
wikiHow Contributor

Auras can be up to 9 feet in any direction, but it doesn't mean anything about the
person's aura; it tends to have more to do with the person reading and how strong
he/she is.

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It takes me like 30 seconds to be able to read an aura. Should I be able

to see them instantly?
wikiHow Contributor

It's different for everyone. If you're a beginner, you may be able to see them quicker
after more practice.

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I've been seeing auras since I was little. Is that normal?

Mal_licious

That is perfectly normal. Many children and nearly all infants see auras very clearly
without knowing what they are.
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As a beginner, why can I only see the color for a couple of seconds, then
it disperses into a white shimmer
wikiHow Contributor

It is harder for beginners because, to be quite frank, they are just beginning. With
practice, you will be able hold the aura longer.

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What does an aura look like? How big is it?

Mal_licious

An aura looks like a haze or outline of colour around a person or object. It can be any
color, light or dark, bright or dim. Auras aren't big. They are usually no more than a
thin outline.

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Is it bad to have a gold and brown aura?

wikiHow Contributor

No, your aura color is neither good nor bad, merely who you are. Your aura color can
change as you age.

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Many people associate the color white with God, pink with love and purple with royalty
or spirituality . The following is a brief outline of primary colors and their common
interpretation.

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Explanations Of The Color In Any Aura

Red Aura:

What are Red Auras and what does it mean to have red as one of the dominant colors
of the Aura? The Aura color that surrounds an individual refl ects their personality and
point to their future destiny.

Red Aura people are enthusiastic and energetic individuals, forever on the lookout for
new adventures. They are adventurous with food , travel and sexual partners. The
mantra of the Red Aura color individual is Ill try anything once. Because of their
devil-may-care approach to life they often fi nd themselves in hot water.

Red Aura people are quick to anger and can lose their temper over the slightest thing.
But on the upside they are generous with their time and energy when called upon for
help.

They are normally strong in body and mind and do not succumb to physical or
mental illness easily. Because of their robust health and fi tness the Red Aura individual
likes to be physical and will excel in sports. People with a predominant red Aura color
can easily become bored and need to move on to diff erent interests, projects
and relationships . Because then they leave lots of unfi nished ventures in their wake.
But if they set their mind to a project and can stick to it, they will have remarkable
success and can become extremely wealthy.

Red Aura people are direct, to the point and forthright and are not afraid to make their
point of view heard. They dont normally have hidden agendas or ulterior motives. What
you see is what you get with the open and up front Red Aura individual.

Above all else the Red Aura individual needs to be number one. Their competitive
nature and need to succeed will drive them towards great success in life. They are not
good team players and wont take orders from others . Because then they will prefer to
run their own one man business or be in positions of authority over others.

Yellow Aura:

What are Yellow Auras and what does it mean to have Yellow as one of the dominant
colors of the Aura? The Aura colors that surround an individual refl ect their personality
and point to their future destiny.

Yellow Aura people are analytical, logical and very intelligent. They tend to excel in
careers that involve teaching and study and make excellent inventors and scientists.
They can have a tendency to work too hard and can easily become a workaholic putting
their work above personal relationships.
Yellow Aura people are perfectly happy in their own company and do not suff er
loneliness. They are prone to mental health pressures, though and can become
withdrawn and depressed when stressed.

The Yellow Aura individual is a brilliant communicator and can display their skills on a
one to one basis and in front of large crowds. They are confi dent in their abilities to get
their ideas and messages across and will inspire others.

Yellow Aura people have very good observation skills and can read people easily. They
possess extremely good perception. Because they do not suff er fools gladly and will
choose their few friends carefully. Any friends they do have will need to match the
Yellow Aura persons wit and intellect.

The Yellow Aura individual tends to put their head above their heart when faced with
diffi cult choices and decision making. They are unorthodox and unconventional thinkers
and not afraid to experiment with diff erent ideas and original concepts. To some the
Yellow Aura seems a little eccentric with unusual interests and hobbies. They are
attracted to anything which is considered avant-garde, intellectual or unusual.

The main fault of a person who has a predominant Yellow Aura is that they can be
overly critical of themselves and others.

Pink Aura:

What are Pink Auras and what does it mean to have pink as one of the dominant colors
of the Aura? The Aura colors that surround an individual usually can refl ect their
personality and point to their future destiny.

Pink Aura people are by nature loving and giving. They love to be loved too, they gather
around them close friends and family at every opportunity. They like to host family
events and are very generous of their time. They have a high regard for their health and
will look af ter their bodies with good diet , nutrition and exercise .

Pink Aura people are very romantic and once they have found their soulmate will stay
faithful, loving and loyal for life.

The Pink Aura individual is a natural healer, highly sensitive to the needs of others and
has strong psychic abilities. They also have very creative ideas and strong
imaginations. Because these personality traits the Pink Aura person makes great
writers of novels, poetry or song lyrics.

The Pink Aura individual hates injustice, poverty and confl icts. They strive always to
make the world a better place and will make personal sacrifi ces in the pursuit of this
ideal.
Pink Aura people are strong willed and highly disciplined and will expect high standards
from others. They have strong values and morals and seldom deviate from them.
Because of their honesty and likable nature they are valued as employees but also
make excellent employers because of their sense of fairness.

Green Aura:

Green Aura people are highly creative and very hard working. They strive for perfection
in everything they do. They have a very determined and down to earth nature and will
not allow fanciful dreams and unrealistic ideas to color their world.

Their creativity takes the form of practical matters such as gardening, cooking
and home decorating. The Green Aura individual has a fi ne eye for beauty and will
ensure their appearance and clothing, home and surroundings are both practical and
beautiful.

Green Aura people tend to be very popular, admired and respected. They make for very
successful business people and can create much wealth and prosperity for themselves.
Green Aura people like security, stability and balance in their lives. Any plans they
make a well thought out and because this, they seldom make rash mistakes.

Close friends of Green Aura people will be treated to generosity, loyalty and practical
advice. Green Aura people do not suff er fools gladly and choose their friends very
carefully. People with a predominant green Aura tend to be rather health-conscious and
ensure their diet is nutritious; health giving and tasty. They are always in tune with
nature and love the great outdoors.

Orange Aura:

Orange Aura people are gregarious, generous, social souls. They love to be in the
company of others and dont mind being the center of attention or just another face in
the crowd. They want to please others and are often the best gif t givers, being very
thoughtful and generous.

The Orange Aura individual is normally good-hearted, kind and honest. They are very in
tune to the emotions of others and can sense and feel their pain and joy. Orange Aura
people can be very charming, but part of their charm is in their sensitivity to others.
They have the ability to make everyone feel at ease in their company.
The Orange Aura individual can be hot headed and quick to lose their temper. But on
the positive side they are equally quick to forgive and forget if a sincere apology is
off ered and accepted. They do not hold grudges.

Orange Aura people are confi dent of the impression they make on others and can use
this to their advantage. They tend to lead very successful and happy lives. On the down
side Orange Aura people tend to be impatient and tend to rush into projects,
relationships and experiences too quickly. They normally need to act immediately and
consider the consequences later.

Purple Aura:

Purple Aura people are highly psychic, attuned to the emotions and moods of others
and very sensitive. People who have a predominant amount of purple in their Aura are
seen as mysterious and secretive.

The Purple Aura individual possesses a philosophical, enquiring and intuitive mind.
They love to learn and never stop exploring and enquiring into new subjects and areas
that interest them. Because this they tend to be extremely interesting and
knowledgeable people.

The Purple Aura individual does not have a wide circle of many friends. But the friends
they do have are held close and are respected, admired and loved. People with a
predominant purple Aura tend to be unlucky in love but once they have found their
perfect soul mate is loyal and loving for life.

Purple Aura people connect well with animals and nature. They are attuned to animals
and can sense their emotions and feelings . Purple Aura people tend to take in and care
for strays as their loving and caring nature makes it diffi cult for them to turn strays
away.

Blue Aura:

Having a predominant blue Aura or energy fi eld surrounding you can point to a number
of personality traits. Totally blue Auras are quite rare but can show up as one of the
boldest Aura colors in people with strong personalities.

Blue Aura people are the master communicators of the world. They have the ability to
convey their thoughts, ideas, views and concepts eloquently and charismatically. They
make for excellent writers, poets and politicians.
Blue Aura people are also highly intelligent and very intuitive. They certainly have the
head and heart balanced in making diffi cult decisions and choices. They are incredibly
good organizers and can motivate and inspire others.

People who have a predominant amount of blue in their Auras are peacemakers and
have the ability to calmly smooth out angry situations. They prize truthfulness, direct
communication and clarity in all their relationships. The downside of the Blue Aura
personality is that they can take on too much, become workaholics and neglect their
personal relationships.

Gold Aura:

Gold Aura people are lovers of beauty and have a very artistic fl air. They appreciate the
fi ner things in life and like to adorn themselves and their homes with items of exquisite
beauty. They love to entertain and prefer the company of many. They do not feel
intimated by being the center of attention just the opposite in fact as they like to be
the sparkling gem in a stunning crown .

The Gold Aura individuals are very attractive and love to attract attention, aff ection and
admiration from lots of people. Because this the Gold Aura person will have many,
many friends. But they are not just takers of time, aff ection and attention; the Gold Aura
individual will give of their time, energy and love generously.

The charm and charisma displayed by the Gold Aura personality adds to their
attractiveness. They are great listeners and can make anyone feel comfortable,
important and interesting in their company.

Gold Aura people hate to be criticized and cannot stand any of their fl aws exposed .
Their main fl aw is that of being overly lavish. They like to impress and give the most
generous gifts and host the most impressive social gatherings, even if their budget
wont allow this.

They are very proud and fi ercely independent and extremely reluctant to ask for help
from anyone.

White Aura / Silver Aura:

Silver Aura people are exceptionally gifted. How they use their gif ts wisely is their life
lesson. Silver Aura individuals are bestowed with sensitivity, intuitiveness, psychic
ability and practicality. They can use their spiritual understanding in very practical
ways. Because this they can relate to many people and are of ten found in teaching,
mentoring or counseling careers.

Silver Aura people have immense versatility and adaptability and are capable of getting
the most out of virtually every opportunity in life. Their high intellect enables then to
make the right decisions quickly and follow through with action.

People who have predominant silver Auras are seen as very attractive. They attract
many admirers. But Silver Aura people are very discerning and choose their friends
carefully and their lovers very carefully.

Silver Aura people tend to be well blessed in looks, personality and talent and as such
are seen as incredibly lucky people. Success seems to come easily to Silver Aura
people.

Brown Aura:

Light Brown indicates confusion or discouragement. The lack of confi dence in

ones self , the present situation or in the subject being addressed. Dark Brown
indicates selfi shness , fault fi nding, and a tendency toward deception.

Black Aura:

Indicates hatred, negativity , major illness or depression , cheap, miserly. This color is
always a bad sign .

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Aura Color Meanings

RED AURA COLOR MEANING: Relates to the physical body, hart or circulation.The
densest color, it creates the most friction. Friction attracts or repels; money worries or
obsessions; anger or unforgiveness; anxiety or nervousness

Deep Red: Grounded, realistic, active, strong will-power, survival-oriented.

Muddied red: Anger (repelling)

Clear red: Powerful, energetic, competitive, sexual, passionate

Pink-bright and light: Loving, tender, sensitive, sensual, artistic, affection, purity,
compassion;new or revieved romantic relationship. Can indicate clairaudience.

Dark and murky pink: Immature and/or dishonest nature

Orange Red: Confidence, creative power

In a good, bright and pure state, red energy can serve as a healthy ego.

ORANGE AURA COLOR: Relates to reproductive organs and emotions.The color of

vitality, vigor, good health and excitement. Lots of energy and stamina, creative,
productive, adventurous, courageous, outgoing social nature; currently experiencing
stress related to apetites and addictions;

Orange-Yellow: Creative, intelligent, detail oriented, perfectionist, scientific.

YELLOW AURA COLOR MEANING: Relates to the spleen and life energy. It is the color
of awakening, inspiration, intelligence and action shared, creative, playful, optimistic,
easy-going.

Light or pale yellow: Emerging psychic and spiritual awareness; optimism and
hopefulness; positive excitement about new ideas.

Bright lemon-yellow: Struggling to maintain power and control in a personal or

business relationship; fear of losing control, prestige, respect, and/or power.

Clear gold metallic, shiny and bright: Spiritual energy and power activated and
awakened; an inspired person.

Dark brownish yellow or gold: A student, or one who is straining at studying; overly
analitical to the point of feeling fatigued or stressed; trying to make up for "lost time" by
learning everything all at once.

GREEN AURA COLOR MEANING: Relates to heart and lungs.It is a very comfortable,
healthy color of nature. When seen in the aura this usually represents growth and
balance, and most of all, something that leads to change.Love of people, animals,
nature; teacher; social

Bright emerald green: A healer, also a love-centered person

Yellow-Green: Creative with heart, communicative

Dark or muddy forest green: Jealousy, resentment, feeling like a victim of the world;
blaming self or others; insecurity and low self-esteem; lack of understanding personal
responsibility; sensitive to perceived criticism

Turquoise: Relates to the immune system.Sensitive, compassionate, healer, therapist.

BLU AURA COLOR MEANING: Relates to the throat, thyroid. Cool, calm, and collected.
Caring, loving, love to help others, sensitive, intuitive.

Soft blue: Peacefulness, clarity and communication;truthful; intuitive

Bright royal blue: Clairvoyant; highly spiritual nature; generous; on the right path;
new opportunities are coming

Dark or muddy blue: Fear of the future; fear of self-expression; fear of facing or
speaking the truth

INDIGO AURA COLOR MEANING: Relates to the third eye, visual and pituitary
gland.Intuitive, sensitive, deep feeling.

VIOLET AURA COLOR MEANING: Relates to crown, pineal gland and nervous
system.The most sensitive and wisest of colors. This is the intuitive color in the aura,
and reveals psychic power of attunement with self.Intuitive, visionary, futuristic,
idealistic, artistic, magical.

LAVENDER AURA COLOR MEANING: Imagination, visionary, daydreamer, etheric.

SILVER AURA COLOR MEANING: This is the color of abundance, both spiritual and
physical. Lots of bright silver can reflect to plenty of money, and/or awakening of the
cosmic mind.

Bright metallic silver: Receptive to new ideas; intuitive; nurturing

Dark and muddy gray: Residue of fear is accumulating in the body, with a potential for
health problems, especially if gray clusters seen in specific areas of the body

GOLD AURA COLOR MEANING: The color of enlightenment and divine protection.
When seen within the aura, it says that the person is being guided by their highest good.
It is divine guidance. Protection, wisdom, inner knowledge, spiritual mind, intuitive
thinker.

BLACK AURA COLOR MEANING: Draws or pulls energy to it and in so doing,

transforms it. It captures light and consumes it.Usually indicates long-term
unforgiveness (toward others or another) collected in a specific area of the body, which
can lead to health problems; also, entitities within a person's aura, chakras, or body;
past life hurts; unreleased grief from abortions if it appears in the ovaries

WHITE AURA COLOR MEANING: Reflects other energy. A pure state of light. Often
represents a new, not yet designated energy in the aura.Spiritual, etheric and non-
physical qualities, transcendent, higher dimensions. Purity and truth; angelic qualities.

White sparkles or flashes of white light: angels are nearby;can indicate that the person is
pregnant or will be soon

EARTH AURA COLORS: Soil, wood, mineral, plant. These colors display a love of the
Earth, of being grounded and is seen in those who live and work on the
outdoors....construction, farming, etc. These colors are important and are a good sign.

RAINBOWS: Rainbow-colored stripes, sticking out like sunbeams from the hand, head
or body: A Reiki healer, or a starperson (someone who is in the first incarnation on
Earth)
PASTELS: A sensitive blend of light and color, more so than basic colors. Shows
sensitivity and a need for serenity.

DIRTY BROWN OVERLAY: Holding on to energies. Insecurity.

DIRTY GRAY OVERLY: Blocking energies. Guardedness.

See one example of a yellow/green aura.