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Auras
Interpreting The Energy Field Of Life
Aura: au|ra
A particular atmosphere or quality that seems to
surround a person or thing.

Aura Interpretations
There are 4 facets to perceiving and interpreting
the energy of the aura. Layers are determined by color variations.
Within the color, the shape, consistency and clarity all determine the
meaning of that layer.
Is the yellow you perceive around the head bright
like the sun or dingy and faded? Is the green just an oblong ball around
the elbow or is it around the whole body? Does the red appear as a spike
flashing across the torso or is it consistently present around the head?
These examples will be further detailed, but
you can see the many factors that determine the meaning of what you see.
It's important to be as precise as you possibly can during a reading,
whither it is for yourself or for someone else. The more you practice
your second sight, the more accurate you will become in distinguishing
these slight variations.
Color and Clarity
Most methods of aura reading define particular
meanings for each color in the spectrum. Definitions for the primary
colors are generally consistent, however there are some differences.
Become familiar with the common interpretations of the primary colors
(red, blue, green, etc.) from these you should be able to decipher the
more complex colors of the spectrum (burnt orange, aquamarine, gray,
etc). These combination colors generally take on the combined meaning of
the primary colors.
In certain circumstances, red equals anger, brown
equals deception. Therefore a reddish brown aura would be a combination
of both.
The clarity or brightness of the color also plays
a key role in color interpretation. Very often a color that appears
cloudy has the opposite meaning of it's vibrant and clear counterpart.
A vibrant yellow generally means the subject is
successful and modest. A dull or cloudy yellow indicates frustration and
a tendency to be vain.
Location and Shape
As you learn color definition, you should also
become familiar with the location of the color and how the two relate.
The location, consistency and clarity of a color within the aura help to
determine their full meaning.
A clear, vibrant, and consistent yellow about the
head indicates intelligence, wisdom, and success. But if just one of
these parameters is modified, the meaning of the color can change. A
vibrant yellow around the chest area could indicate compassion, patience
and a willingness to give.
You may see a color localized in a specific area
(as in the example above). But if you look at the entire aura overall,
regardless of layers or color, you may see a hole in the aura. This
could indicate a dysfunction in the physical body, such as disease or
injury. In most cases the injury or illness may not even be apparent in
the physical, but rather is in the beginning stages. This type of
deformity in the aura is indicative of long standing problems, such as
ulcers, cancer etc. These types of physical ailments use a great deal of
energy to form within the body. The hole is an indication that the body
is drained of it's recuperative powers and is being forced to pull
energy from outside itself in order to feed a symptom inside the body.
In some cases you might see a dent in the aura in
a particular location. The aura is not always perfectly egg shaped as
often seen in pictures or books. It can be completely flat on one side,
or "s" shaped on another. This can occur for two reasons. The most
common is an intrusion or interruption has occurred to the subject.
If a person walks past, very close to you, they
may unintentionally steal some of your energy. If someone suddenly
reaches out and grabs your arm, they are interrupting the flow of energy
around your body. An example of this might be a time when you were
talking to someone and you thought they were standing to close to you.
You may have even thought to yourself, "They're in my space." and backed
away. Even this slight intrusion into your aura or 'space' can interrupt
the flow of energy.
The second cause is similar to seeing a hole in
the overall aura. Curves or dents in the aura can also be an indication
that a physical injury has occurred and the body is pulling energy in to
heal itself. The key to making the correct determination in these cases
is to look at the color associated with the disfigurement. If the major
color around the dent, for instance, is green, then the deformity
probably indicates an illness. If however, the color is lavender, this
it is more likely that an interruption of the energy field has occurred.
Consistency and Spikes
The parts of the aura we have discussed thus far
are consistent or primary energy patterns. Layers within the pattern may
change color, shape or location, but this usually occurs gradually and
overtime. As a person's general attitude and health changes, so does the
primary energy field around the body.
But every action, physical or mental, creates
energy and effects the aura. Therefore, sudden emotions or thought
patterns can generate instant energy patterns or peaks in the energy
flow. This type of energy appears as a spike shooting out from one part
of the body or as a lightening bolt across the entire aura. Emotions or
sudden thought patterns may not last for a long period of time,
therefore the energy they produce is also quick and sudden.
Interpreting spikes is really no different than
understanding consistent energy. Just keep in mind what spike energy
represents, then apply the appropriate color interpretation to that
sudden appearance.
Reading An Aura
Methods
It will be most beneficial for
you to develop your own methods for reading auras.
You should use books and charts only as a launching
pad, not as set in stone rules and procedures. Don't
become overly dependent on the systems of others,
because what works well for some will not work as
well for others. There are certain commonalities
within each method and their color interpretation,
so you should be able to pick and choose what works
best for you.
Reading Auras
There are several guidelines
or steps you should follow when you begin reading
auras for other people. These range from picking out
a specific location in your house for conducting
spiritual work, to determining the intent of the
work itself. These guidelines are not meant to
restrict your abilities, but rather to enhance them.
Again, you should vary these suggestions to fit your
own personal requirements.
Preparation Techniques
Because thought is energy, the
images you visualize are manifested or created on
the ethereal (spiritual) plane. Meditation can be
used to provide add focus and positive energy for
the creation of these images. 'Visualized
meditations' can help you protect yourself, as well
as, prepare your surroundings for positive and
enlightened aura readings.
There are as many methods of
meditation as there are people on the planet. Choose
one that feels the most comfortable for you or use
one of meditations described in this book as a
beginning guideline.
Selecting an Environment
Informal readings, those you
do for a pet or plant, may not require or be
practical for these guidelines. Formal readings,
those you do for yourself or others, are typically
done in a home, or alternative medicine clinic. The
actual place doesn't really matter, as long as you
are comfortable and feel secure and can control the
energy flow in the room.
If you are the practitioner,
set-up the environment to your own personal
specifications. It should be fairly well lit,
natural light is best, but a few well placed soft
light fixtures can do just as well. The place you
choose should be comfortable for you to concentrate
and prepare yourself for the reading. A place where
you will not be disturbed for an hour or so. And
finally, it should have comfortable chairs and
surroundings with little or no distractions.
Choosing a room that overlooks the community
playground would not necessarily be an appropriate
place to perform readings.
There are many methods to
prepare a room for a reading. Native American
traditions use smudge sticks to replace negative
energies with positive forces from the Great Spirit.
Many people use select crystals arranged in specific
patterns throughout the room to ward off any
unwanted energies. Some people use candles and
meditations, while others use a combination of
these. Simply choose a method that suits your own
tastes. If you are conducting a reading for a
client, you should prepare the room about 15 to 30
minutes in advanced. If the reading is for yourself,
prepare the room before you begin.
If you're reading for someone,
you may consider taping the sessions for your
client. This provides them with a record of their
reading for future reference. It also, alleviates
any desire the client may have to keep notes during
the session. If the client is uncomfortable or is
constantly taking notes, this could be distracting
as you try to scan their body for information and/or
problem areas.
If the reading is for
yourself, tape your perceptions. Then replay the
tape later on and take notes on what you saw and
where. Then compare these notes to how you feel.
Indicate in your documentation the accuracies and
conflicts. After a few days or a week has passed,
review the notes and see if anything you saw has
come to pass.
If you thought you saw a faint
green light around your chest, but you have no
physical illness in that area. Go back a week later
and review your notes. You may discover the green
energy was a warning of the chest cold you have now.
Preparing Yourself
The most important step to
reading an aura for someone else, is to not let your
own energy get in the way of your sight. Your energy
field can act as a filter and cloud the view to your
subject. Depression, anger or any draining emotion
can also cloud your vision.
To combat these problems, be
sure you are fully energized and emotionally up beat
when conducting a reading. This will strengthen your
well-being and prepare your physical body for the
energy it will expend during the reading. Some
professional readers also recommend limiting or
postponing any sessions if you have a cold or flu.
The reading may rob you're body of valuable energy
it needs to combat the illness.
To eliminate the filter effect
of your own aura, take a few minutes before your
client arrives to perform a quick visualized
meditation. This will temporarily move your aura out
of the way and provide you with the clear path
needed to see the subject's aura.
You want to remove a much
smaller amount of the filter if the reading is for
yourself. You don't want the filter in front of your
eyes to distort the other energy around your body.
But at the same time, you don't want to move too
much of your energy out of the way either. Doing so
will clear your aura and you'll see nothing of
value. Much like erasing a video tape before you've
watched the movie.
Remember to protect yourself
from the energy output of your subject. Energy is
free flowing and can affect anyone or anything in
it's path. So as not to take on the emotions or
baggage of others, you need to learn how to protect
yourself from outside energies. This is extremely
important when conducting a reading for a client.
Taking on the emotions of someone else is almost
like being infected with a disease. This will
interfere with the reading, not to mention the rest
of your day.
If a client comes to you for a
reading about a personal problem that has them
worried or depressed, don't let their emotions rub
off on you. To be sympathetic or feel empathy is to
take on someone's emotions in order to understand
their position . Instead of taking on this energy,
protect yourself and provide them with a little
compassion and understanding.
Protecting your own energy
field before a reading or any time you come in
contact with others, will help you ward off any
unwanted feelings. But you have to be able to
identify these energies in order to help your
client. The caution here is not to label or judge
people because of one or two colors, the shape or
the clarity of color you might see in their aura.
You must take a look at the entire picture to
provide complete and useful information.
Preparing the Client
After you have set-up the
room, the tape or whatever duties you needed to
perform, allow yourself a few moments to calm down.
If you're reading for a client, allow time for them
to calm down and relax from the drive once they
arrive. Spend a few moments in pleasant
conversation. Explain what an aura is and how it can
help a person decipher and address any current
issues they may have.
When your comfortable with
their energy level, light a small white candle to
symbolize the joining of conscious minds. Imagine
the flame is being lit from within your spiritual
body and is reaching out to connect with your
client. Begin the reading with a favorite prayer and
ask your guide(s) to assist and protect you during
the session.
Concluding a Session
When you have completed a
reading, for yourself or for a client, be sure to
ask if there are any outstanding questions. If not,
close the session with a prayer of thanks to your
guide(s). Then spend a few moments to think about,
discuss any problem areas or review any issues that may have
been identified in the reading. Injuries to the physical,
mental and spiritual bodies are simply symptoms of an
underlying cause. If you identify the source of the ailment
you've seen in their aura, you can help to heal or avert the
injury. There are many healing books available on this
subject.
Providing information about an
aura is an admirable quality. But if no action is
taken to alleviate any problem areas, then the
reading is generally pointless. This is just as true
for your own well being as it is for a client. When
you practice reading yourself, you must set your ego
aside and trust your first impressions. Don't second
guess what you see, simply record it and determine
it's implication to your life later on.
Other Considerations
Aura reading usually takes
time to fully interpret and analyze. Helpful
readings can be performed within 30 to 60 minutes.
More detailed readings in the outer fringes can take
longer to interpret. They are often not as strong or
clear as the inner layers and therefore it may also
take more time to perceive these layers, so don't
give up. Just remember to practice and study other
methods until you find what works for you.
Clearing the Aura
As discussed previously, your
own aura can act as a filter between you and your
subject. This is a brief exercise that may help you
push your own aura aside and prepare you for a
reading. This meditation will also help you protect
yourself from your clients emotional energies. Sit in a quiet place where you
will not be disturb for 10 to 15 minutes. Sit in a
chair or on the floor, but keep your back straight.
If you choose to use spiritual music, begin the tape
now. Close your eyes and take in 3
deep breaths through your nose. As you do, imagine
the positive white light of the universe entering
your lungs and energizing your physical body. As you
exhale through your mouth, imagine a gray smoke that
carries with it any negativity, stress or anxiety as
it exits your body. Say to yourself 'I release all
stress and negative emotions to the universe, where
they can be dissipated and no longer do harm to
anyone'. As you take in the final breath, imagine
God's energy filling your lungs with a large ball of
pure protective white light. As you return to normal
breathing imagine the white ball of light beginning
to grow as it mixes with your own energy. As the
ball becomes larger, the positive light pushes
through your organs, tissue and muscles, forcing any
leftover stress out of your body and into the
universe to be dispersed. Imagine the energy pushing
up through your chest, neck and head. Then see the
energy pushing downward, through your stomach, hips,
legs and feet. When you have imagined the
light fully encompassing your entire body, push the
light farther out in front of you to open a doorway
through your aura. Imagine a giant pair of pure
white hands opening your aura and pushing it aside
like a curtain. Ask your guide(s) to help you keep
the doorway open until the reading with your client
has been completed. Sit for approximately 10-15
minutes and allow God's light to energize your body
and prepare you for the reading. When you are ready
to end, thank God and your guide(s) for their
assistance. When you're ready, open your
eyes and make any final preparations for your
reading. Click here and try some of our
Aura Reading Exercises. As with anything, practice,
patience with yourself and determination will all
make your new sense of seeing the aura become a
reality. Just don't lose faith in yourself. You can
do this! Every one can.
Color Interpretations
The Meaning Of Color In Life

Life is full of color and like so many
other things on your path, color also has meaning. They are
representations of messages from your higher self, God,
dreams, whatever the label. But you don't have to be a
Metaphysician to understand the importance of color in your
life. It exists in every day experiences.
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, but remember to use
this information only as a guide.
Colors generally have two meanings
depending on the appearance (vibrant v. dull) and state
(consistent v. spiked). Colors such as black and brown can
denote the same emotion regardless of appearance.
Black
Indicates hatred, negativity,
depression and miserly.
When this appears in an aura, it
is usually localized or appears as wisps floating
through the aura.
Red
Can indicate fear or anger.
Vibrant Red: When seen in a
clear, vibrant and constant state, it represents fear or
strong anxiety.
Dull Red: Generally
represents anger. The deeper the red, the stronger the
emotion.
A Consistent Red: A consistent
dark red indicates a violent nature, a selfish and
deceitful attitude.
A Red Spike: A spike of
red, either vibrant or dull in appearance, indicates the
same meanings as above. However instead of representing
the consistent nature of the subject, the spike
indicates the sudden emotion in the current conversation
or situation the subject is engaged in at that moment.
Yellow
Success, creativeness, jealousy,
selfishness.
It has been my experience that a person with a thin line
(1-4 inches) of yellow takes on the characteristics of
this color in either their personal or professional
life, but not both. A yellow aura wider then 5 inches,
indicates characteristics in both aspects of the
subjects life. Vibrant Yellow: Clear
yellow denotes intelligence, wisdom, and success.
Dull Yellow: A dull yellow
indicates jealousy, a selfishness and negative outlook.
Green
Healing Light Green shades,
indicate the onset or potential for injury and the
subject should be cautious for the next few weeks.
Darker Green shades,
generally indicate the injury has already occurred and
is in the process of healing.
Blue
Spiritually searching. A
dissatisfaction or a feeling that there's something
more.
Vibrant Blue: Pride,
adoration, dedication.
A subject with any shade of the lighter blues is
generally beginning their spiritual quest. (This does
not mean a metaphysical quest, but rather a journey that
will fill the 'missing' pieces of their current
existence. This can just as easily be accomplished
through any fundamental religion). Darker blues typically indicate the subject has found
their spiritual path and is continuing their education
in the chosen realm.
Dull Blue: Taking life for
granted, being too content, can appear to be selfish,
narrow minded, arrogance, or self-righteous. There are
many traits which accompany religious zeal, such as
self-righteousness, dedication, pride, adoration and
worship. These wide variations are usually indicated by
some shade of blue.
Purple
Heightened spiritual awareness,
self-esteem, and high ideals.
Light Purple: People with
lighter shades of purple are refining or polishing their
spiritual nature. They are actively working on the
balance of each aspect of their lives (personal,
spiritual, professional), their attitudes and acceptance
of others, and their existence with other life.
Mid-Dark: Teachers of their
chosen spiritual path. They maybe working on a few
issues of balancing, but for the most part, they are
patient, kind, and willing to go out of their way for
people.
White
Indicates purity and/or
protection.
When detected in the outer layers of the
aura, can indicate an area of the body which has been
over energized, or is over active.
The following are not primary colors,
but each is associated with very strong and consistent
emotions. Unlike other combination colors, these have
meanings of their own and can stand on their own merits.
Pink
Affection, love, enjoyment, pity,
guilt.
Vibrant Pink: Indicates
love, affection and a resilient temperament.
Dull Pink: Denotes 'care
with caution', pity or guilt.
Orange
Confidence, ambition, pride.
Vibrant Orange: Indicates
ambition, pride, self-sufficiency.
Dull Orange: A lack of
warmth, but a strong desire for success and popularity.
Brown
Selfishness, deception, confusion
or discouragement.
Light Brown: Indicates
confusion or discouragement. The lack of confidence in
ones self, the present situation or in the subject being
addressed.
Dark Brown: Indicates
selfishness, fault finding, and a tendency toward
deception.
An Exercise

Practice is the key to developing any
new skill. Spend at least 15 to 20 minutes on each exercise.
Don't lose patience with yourself, just keep trying. If you
can't perform one exercise each day, try to practice at
least 3 times a week.
When you perform the exercise trust your instincts. If you
think you see purple around your head, don't second guess
yourself. You may want to keep a pen and paper nearby to
record your findings. Write down the time it takes you to
perceive the white inner layer, then the mid-layers and so
on. Write down the colors you see and their location. When
you are finished, put the paper aside and don't look at
until after the next time you practice. This will help to
keep your previous records from influencing the next
session. Keep notes during the next practice session and
compare them to the previous record. You may surprise
yourself at how consistent your becoming, and how each time
takes less and less effort to see the aura.
After the exercise, write down the
corresponding interpretation of colors you perceived. This
is a good way to become familiar with and to remember what
each color means.
The white inner-aura is always the
first thing you should see when you begin reading auras. As
you progress and develop your skill it will become easier
for you to see the other layers. You will be able to
distinguish the colors of the aura. You'll begin to notice
the slight differences between the inner, mid and outer
layers of the aura field. And finally you'll begin to have a
'feel' for what each color, layer and location mean to the
subject.
Remember it takes time to develop a
sense of these energy patterns. Don't get discouraged if you
can not see the colors right away, or if you have trouble
seeing the white inner-aura itself. Practice makes perfect,
you may not see anything on your first try, but don't let
that stop you from trying again.
Reading and listening to other
information about auras can only increase your knowledge and
abilities. But it will be up to you to practice and to go
within for the true interpretations and analysis of a
reading.
Exercises
Mirror Watching
This is a technique used to practice
reading your own aura. This can be more helpful and valuable
to you because you are not watching someone else who could
become restless and impatient. But at the same time, many
people have difficulty in being objective with themselves.
This exercise should be used to practice seeing the aura and
not necessarily interpreting it.
Sit in front of a mirror. Place a
small lamp, with a white shade, on a table to the left or
right of the mirror. Be sure the light does not reflect in
the mirror or is uncomfortable to your eyes. Begin by
looking at your shoulder and neck area in the mirror. Let
your eyes go out of focus, as if you were looking beyond
your body's reflection. After some practice you should begin
to see a white glow or outline, about 1 to 2 inches wide,
around the shoulder and neck. This is your inner-aura.
Perceiving Colors
Now that you know what to look for,
sit in front of your mirror as in Exercise 1. Practice
seeing the white inner aura once again, only this time, try
to move your focus to the outside line of the white glow.
As you practice, you will begin to see
the white outline grow wider. However, there should be a
slight variation in the color, off white as opposed to snow
white. As you watch the aura form, you will be able to see
slight color emerge around the edges of the white aura. They
maybe faint and cloudy at first, but keep watching and
practicing. This is the beginning layer of the middle aura.
Perceiving Shapes
To perceive shapes in and around the
aura, you need to be able to see the entire aura. You should
be able to look at all the sections and layers as if they
were one big ball of energy. Return to you mirror and lamp
as in Exercise 1. Find the white outline, move your vision
out and practice seeing the color variations once more.
Each time you practice, try moving
your focus up to your head. If you lose the perception,
begin again. You should be training your insight to focus on
the aura regardless of where your physical eyes are looking.
You should be able to move your vision
around the entire body. Not just the outlined area, but in
front of your body as well. In other words, you should be
able to look at the stomach and perceive the energy that
exists in front of the body, not just the illumination on
the sides.
Try looking from one shoulder to the
other, following the line of energy around the outside of
the body. At this point don't try to go across the neck. In
this case a straight line may not be the best way to your
destination. Try to keep your perception as you move your
vision past the ears, around the top of the head and back
down the other side to the opposite shoulder.
When you can move your eyes without
losing the perception, try moving your sight to the center
of your body. Look at your throat and upper chest area. If
you have a full-length mirror, move your eyesight down to
your stomach and legs.
You should notice a variety of colors
depending on the location you're looking at. You may see a
gentle shade of blue around your chest, but as you move your
sight down to your stomach, the blue begins to meld with a
light green. The color within that same layer may change
again as you move your sight to another part of your body.
As you practice, the layers will grow
wider and it will take less time for you find the aura.
Distinguish Consistent Energy
This maybe the most difficult exercise
to conduct on yourself. So an alternative would be to
practice with a friend or while your in a meeting or at a
lecture. Focus on the speaker or the other people around the
conference table. If these options are not possible or you
don't feel comfortable practicing on someone else, go back
to your mirror and lamp as in the previous exercises.
Try to see the white outline, then
move your eyes farther out to perceive the entire aura.
Focus on the color variations, the location and shape of the
energy. If you're reading someone else, continue to watch
their aura as you take notice of their emotional state. If
they're laughing or happy, do you see any sudden bursts of
pink around the chest area? If they're stressed or upset, do
you see any spikes of brown or red?
Because inconsistent energy is not
always present, it may be difficult to practice this
exercise. But you should try. Perceiving these energies will
help you know when you can or shouldn't deal with other
people. So don't give up, just practice.
Other Exercises
Plant Watching
Everything living has an aura, even plants. If you
find it difficult to read your own aura, practice on a tree or plant
that won't be moving in a breeze.
Sit in front of a potted plant. Choose a spot near
the top or at the base of the plant. Let your eyes go out of focus. Look
beyond the plant, as if you're focusing on an object hanging from a
branch or leaf. You should begin to see the white inner-aura of the
plant. Keep your focus on the white aura and try moving your perception
around to the opposite side of the plant. You might try placing a small
lamp behind the plant, to illuminate it's leaves and branches. Set the
light behind the pot so you can not see the bulb, make sure the lamp
does not hurt your eyes in anyway. This illumination can help trick your
physical sight to focus on the slight reflection of the light. As you
stare at the reflection, you may notice it grow wider and soon you'll
realize that what you're looking at is a colorful aura.
Now remember this is a plant, it may not have the
color variations that a human or animal might have. But you should be
able to see if the plant is healthy or if it lacks nourishment or if
it's beginning to develop other physical problems.
Animal Watching
This technique can be difficult, especially if
your pet does not want to sit still. But it's a great exercise to
practice your technique on an independent subject.
Choose a place around the head of the animal, and
let your eyes go out of focus. Use the same techniques you might use on
yourself in the Mirror exercise. Try moving your perception around the
animals body and notice the change in color variations.
Partner Watching
Practicing with a friend is a great way to boost
your confidence. Both of you perform the mirror exercise and write down
your perceptions. Don't tell the other person what you think you see,
just write it down. Now turn your chairs toward each other. Try to focus
on your partner's aura and they on yours. Don't say anything, just look
at their aura and write down your perceptions. When you've completed the
exercise, compare notes. You may be surprised at much your perceptions
match.
Quick Practice Ideas
The great thing about practicing aura reading
is that you can do it anywhere. These are just a few suggestions you
may want to try. Simply use the same techniques as previously
discussed and open your inner eyes to all the energy around you. If
you're attending a meeting or presentation at work, try focusing on
the speaker. You may notice sudden changes of color in their inner
aura. They may feel more comfortable speaking about a particular
area of their presentation, but as they move into slightly
unfamiliar territory, their aura will reflect the drop in
confidence. Everyone likes to stand or sit at the beach and watch
the waves roll into shore. Take a moment to watch the waves, focus
on the outline of the top of the water, or the white foam of the
wave as it curves over and crashed upon itself. The first time I
tried this exercise, I was amazed at the electricity my inner vision
perceived. It was truly a beautiful sight. Hold an object (a car key
or a crystal) for 10 to 15 minutes. Visualize your energy
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