Aura

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   Some see it, many do not. The aura is a field of radiation (vibration) surrounding a body, directly linked with certain processes. The aura, usually in the form of an oval, extends 1 to 3 feet and can be seen as a series of colors, which change once a person changes consciously, emotionally, or biologically. Those who are spiritually advanced, healthy, and have pure intentions have clearer, brighter auras than those who are ill or have negative intentions.
    Though the aura is usually an oval,  spiritual practice can turn it into a halo over the head (depicted in many religious pictures of Christ and Buddha).
    The ability to see auras is in all of us; nature gave us everything we need to see them---our eyes. The thing is, children (up to 5 years) are able to see auras automatically. They use it as a way to see who is spiritually sound and who is not (even if they don’t understand the technicalities). An infant cries when it meets a person with a dull, dark aura.

     As children age, they notice that adults do not have this ability and that they ignore it, resulting in the child’s forgetting.
    Seeing auras is important for us because the ability allows us to see the true nature of individuals; it shows what a person really thinks, despite whether he or she frequently smiles or frowns.
    With mastery of aura reading comes the ability to understand the person’s thoughts, emotions, and state of physical well being, as well as how far they have progressed spiritually.
    If everyone had this ability, everyone would know a lie when they came across one, eventually eliminating the idea; doctors could asses the exact problem of a patient; leaders would be elected based on the purity of their aura; people would work to clear their minds of negative thoughts and to empower their auras.
    It’s obvious why seeing auras is beneficial to humanity. 

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   Reacquiring the skill of aura reading may take extensive practice; for others it may happen automatically. Whatever the case, the rewards are too great an opportunity to miss.

    Here’s how to see them:
    Look at an object, any object (if your looking at your computer screen, look at the words). I recommend looking at something a few yards away (It’s easier for me to see auras the farther the object is.) Also, if it is a large object, it helps to look at the edge, as that is where the aura will appear.
     Make sure that the object is in a warmly lit room, in front of a white or lightly colored wall (as the color of the wall can interfere with the results---since colors have auras as well.) Now just look at the object---don’t focus on it---the more you strain your eyes the harder it will be to see the aura. Just relax and try to look “through” the object, as though it isn’t there.
    In anywhere between a few seconds to several minutes you will be able to see a glow around the object. When this happens, do not strain your eyes, do not focus on the glow. It is an instinct that must be controlled, for when you strain your eyes the aura will disappear.
    This glow will form into a color.
    If you are able to see, congratulations. It is truly a beautiful experience. If you are not able to see, congratulations for trying---you are already ahead of the game. And remember, it is the act, not the accomplishment, where we learn the most.
    Now, you may find that reading the auras of colors is easier. There are 4 colors below. Apply the same concept I have given above and use it to read the aura of each color. Each has a fixed aura, meaning it is always the same. Below the colors I listed the aura that each color produces.

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Red gives turquoise aura, turquoise gives red aura
Orange gives blue aura, blue gives orange aura
Yellow gives violet aura, violet gives yellow aura
Green gives pink aura, pink gives green aura

    (I understand that highlighting the color will make it the color of the associated aura, but I assure you that seeing the aura involves only the eyes and brain, no clicking and highlighting. Plus, once you can see the auras of objects, it will be proof enough that auras are real.)
    If you’re anxious to see your own aura, find a mirror and stand against a lightly colored wall. It is easier to see your aura the farther away you stand from the mirror, which is why using a large, fixed mirror like the one in the bathroom is best.
    Now just relax your eyes and look around your head. Seeing your aura is no different than seeing an object’s aura. Keep in mind that the color of your aura always changes based on your conscious, emotions, and biology. The ideal aura to strive for is a golden or crystal clear halo around the head. If you find that your aura is dull and dark, this is okay. It will change once you start clearing and empowering yourself. Also, many of the auras you will see around people are dull and dark, a symptom of the stress seeping throughout our daily lives.

Here is a list of exercises to clean and charge your aura:
    Meditation. This is essential. The reason why so many auras are dull is because of our social environment. Many of the things we do affect our health---relationships, jobs, diet---and also affect our aura. Fear, jealousy, anger, hate, stress, depression---all of these weaken the aura. Meditation clears all this, thus clearing the aura.
    Healthier food. Diet is the largest factor of health. The more junk one consumes, the more negative the impact. A little dessert isn’t bad, but a burger and fries everyday slowly kills the body and dulls the aura. Vegetables and fruits everyday, water instead of soda, and home cooked meat will have a tremendously positive impact on health. The aura will brighten and clear as a result.

    White light. This may be the easiest of the techniques. Simply sit and relax. Close your eyes and breath deeply, feeling your muscles loosen. Then imagine a white ball of light within your abdomen expand to every point of your body. Afterwards, visualize this white light expand out of your body and into your aura, clearing any negative energy and enhancing it with positive energy. Visualize the white light brightening the aura and     strengthening it. Then make the white light act as a shield, blocking negative energy and allowing only positive energy to enter. Do this periodically throughout the day.

    Matching your environment. Though your aura changes, it does have a dominant color, one that you can see every time you read your aura. Wear clothes that match your aura, either the same color or the associated color (see the list above). If you tend to wear  black frequently, wear a white colored shirt and see if you feel any different that  day  Black and grey clothes tend to tire the wearer.
    Solfeggio frequencies. These beautiful frequencies, of which there are 18, have tremendous healing benefits---physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Each  frequency has its own affect, but all will help clear the aura.
   
    The following is a list of colors that an aura can produce. Each color represents a certain aspect of an individual. This list was created by reiki-for-holistic-health.com I do not take credit for this information.

RED: 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: 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: 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: 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.

BLUE: 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: Relates to the third eye, visual and pituitary gland. Intuitive, sensitive, deep feeling.

VIOLET: 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: Imagination, visionary, daydreamer, etheric.

Silver: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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)

Pastel: 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 overlay: Blocking energies. Guardedness. 

  By seeing the colors of auras, one can see the true nature of a person. From now on, whenever you meet someone, you will be able to see past first impression. Whenever you socialize, you will be able to assess the other persons emotions.
    May your aura shine clear and bright.
    Namaste.