The Human Aura
The aura is a magnetic energy field that surrounds the human body. Science has shown that almost every physical being or entity creates its own magnetic field due to the processes of its body. Basically, anything that is alive, that has a heartbeat, has some sort of natural electrical current running through it. Therefore the human body has its own energy field, the aura.
Most people cannot see another person’s aura. This is simply because most of the time they are not consciously looking for it. Psychics and mediums will see auras around people, and will often interpret a person’s mood or mental state through the colour and texture of their aura. Spirit guides will usually teach mediums through meditation; others will simply see the energy field around people they meet.
Just because a person isn’t directly looking for another person’s aura does not mean they will not see it. In fact this ‘second sight’ could happen when the person involved isn’t even considering the possibility. The trick to seeing a person’s aura is to relax, take a few deep breaths, and look straight past a person rather than directly at them. After a minute or two the aura may appear to materialize as a hazy form. The rational brain has been confused and the sub-conscious has taken the opportunity to ‘see’ what is normally hidden from physical view.
The aura is usually seen as a ‘shield’ or ‘blanket’ of colour around a person’s body, generally positioned at around a six-inch radius. It is a thin substance but can fluctuate if that person is suffering some form of intense emotion or elation. The aura will be coloured depending on the person’s mood; for example the colour yellow is believed to represent life energy. It reflects a person who is awake, inspired and intelligent, very positive. A dark grey aura could mean that a person is hostile and suspicious of those around them.
Sometimes the aura includes a mixture of colours and can interpret health problems or areas of conflict. For example, a person’s aura could be lavender-coloured (representing imagination, vision, a daydreamer), but it could have patches of dark pink throughout which represent an immature person, or dishonesty. If the person in question has their aura read and agrees with the diagnosis they could work with a healer to clear these mental ‘blocks’ and make them happier and healthier.
It is difficult to place the theory of the human aura in history. There is no solid scientific evidence that the aura exists, just individual belief from people who encounter them. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek and Roman art has depicted people with a ‘bubble’ or ‘shield’ around the body, which could be their interpretation of the aura.
Throughout history writers, philosophers, psychologists and scientists have referred to these ’etheric’ hazes around people’s bodies. During the sixteenth century there were written and spoken references to the ‘astral body’ and its ‘fiery aura’. And in the eighteenth century Anton Mesmer developed his theory of animal magnetism and carried out various scientific experiments to try and identify this phenomenon.
In the early 20th century Dr Walter Kilner from St Thomas’ Hospital in London devised a method to view auras. He claimed they appeared as a faint haze around the body, and he used an apparatus that made it possible to view ultraviolet light. He then attempted to use this method as another way of diagnosing illnesses and potential treatments. Unfortunately his experiments were cut short due to the outbreak of World War 1.
The aura remains a mystery even now in the 21st century. Although many people claim to see auras, and to read them, little is known as fact. People must decide for themselves whether they choose to believe this phenomenon, as with so many other supernatural aspects of what is termed ‘life.’
Sources:
Theresa Cheung, The Element Encyclopedia of the Psychic World, Harper Element Publishing
Paranormal Magazine, Auras: Definitions and Associations, www.paranormalmagazine.co.uk
David Fontana, Creative Meditation and Visualization, Watkins Publishing
Catherine is the author of the adult paranormal romance series The Redcliffe Novels and also The Darkness of Love, She has short stories published in YA anthologies, freelance articles on various industry websites, and contributes to her personal personal blog, and her author blog .
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