Aura Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome, my curious friend. You've come upon my mega-compilation of the questions I get asked the most as a professional aura reader. I will continue to add to this list as my work continues. If you're wondering something and don't see it on this list, please submit your question at the bottom of the page!
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What is an aura?
What does an aura look like?
Aura auras the same thing as 'vibes'?
Are auras real?
What's the deal with energy?
How do you see auras?
Why are there different colors in an aura?
How often does your aura shift or change?
Are there 'bad' aura colors?
Have you ever seen a 'bad aura'?
Is it possible for someone to have no aura?
What is an 'imbalanced aura'?
How can I take care of an aura imbalance?
Do animals have auras?
Do plants have auras?
Do objects have auras?
What is your experience as an aura reader?
What information comes through in an aura reading with you?
How does a distance aura reading work?
Do you offer any other services?
Learn more about auras & energy
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What is an Aura?
All living beings, even plants, have an aura. It appears as a luminous glow around the body, as if lit up from the back, often in a display of brightly lit colors. The aura is our electronic signature, created by a combination of our physical, mental, emotional, and Soul energies. We utilize it to process information about our environment and even to communicate with other people and animals. Most of us tend to pick up energy throughout the day from the people and places we interact with, and carry it along with us without even realizing. When in balance, the aura forms a barrier of protection. Energy flows in and out, creating a torus vortex that is constantly in motion. What comes and goes can be detected in an aura reading, giving your information about your past, present, and future.
Through Kirlian photography, the aura is captured on film:
What does an aura look like?
Your aura can extend anywhere from a few feet to over 12 feet from your body, surrounding you like an egg. In historical art, we've seen the aura depicted as a halo or bubble surrounding the body. Ideally, your aura should sit around you at the distance of where your fingertips are when you extend your arms outward. Some are misty or more dense, some very stagnant or some full of movement and flow. Some have just one color, most have 3, and some can contain every color of the rainbow. As dynamic and multidimensional as people are, so is the aura.
In this aura watercolor portrait, you can see the egg shape I experience when reading your aura.
Are auras the same thing as 'vibes'?
Vibes are part of it, but not synonymous with auras. Vibes are the energy you sense from a person or place. Think of 'vibes' as a very overarching, general term for energy of any origin and size. When a place has 'good vibes', it's a nice environment to be in because there is positive energy lingering around.
We can feel the aura of a person as their vibe. For example, a person that lights up the room does so because they have a vibrant and bright aura. On the other side of the spectrum, a person that makes you feel nervous or wary does so because their energy is closed off; maybe they're unwell and this is exuding energetically from their aura.
The difference is that auras are multidimensional. There's so much more to it than just a one feeling or 'vibe'. Your aura has information about your well-being, loved ones, karma, potentials, obstacles, ancestors, dreams, and more. You can't sum up someone's aura by labeling it as a certain vibe.
Are auras real?
In my experience, auras are a very real and a normal part of life! Everything has energy, and energy makes up everything. It has been called different names across history and culture: Life Force, Qi, Prana, Holy Spirit, Chi, Pneuma, Anima, Aether, Universal Energy. At the very base level of reality, everything is vibration, with differing frequencies. These frequencies can be detected in different ways, one of them being as color through intuitive abilities or through a mode of photography which captures the aura, called Kirlian photography. Open your heart and mind to experiencing the aura for yourself, and you will witness this very real phenomenon. Not everyone can see the colors, but anyone can learn and develop the skill through practice. Some people experience the aura as emotional feeling, physical feeling, or a sense of knowing.
What's the deal with energy?
The influence we have over energy can go by the terms manifestation, energy healing, divine miracle, reiki, healing touch, setting an intention, or doing a spell.
Through quantum physics, we can explain how the aura and energy work such as reiki is possible. It helps explain how intention has influence on our world, and why our vibe is truly what we attract into our lives. Because we are energy, we can tune into it and have a certain amount of control over its flow!
Quantum physics demonstrates through the double-slit experiment how observation changes the outcome and even the past outcome of the experiment. And, through quantum entanglement, we are all connected to everything at a vibrational level. This means that with our energy, and through our aura, we have influence on our lives, our environment, what choices we may be presented with, and even our ability to heal.
How do you see auras?
There are multiple ways to experience and read an aura. We naturally sense the aura as vibes, feelings, emotions, and ideas. To see the aura however, this can be done through the mind's eye, or with your eyes visually through training and practice, though this option is more challenging and takes patience to develop.
Seeing the aura with the mind's eye is known as the psychic ability of Clairvoyance. There are other ways to experience an aura, however. Sensing and feeling the aura as emotions or even physical feelings is Clairsentience. Hearing the aura as notes on the scale or sounds is Clairaudience. Some psychics are able to have a knowing of a person's energy and aura, without seeing it. This is called Claircognizance, or clear knowing.
In sessions with clients, I rely on both clairvoyance and claircognizance for receiving intuitive messages and information.
Why are there different colors in an aura?
Auras and humans are multidimensional, thus multiple colors. Each color relates to its own set of emotions, ideas, frequencies, and feelings. Typically, we have multiple things going on in our lives. The colors that are present in your reading are always shifting, changing, coming and going, in the same way that the themes and experiences of our lives are.
Personally, in my aura paintings, I read each section in relation to certain aspects of yourself. For example; your past, your future, your inner world, your spiritual journey, your mental energies, etc. Each of these can vary greatly, resulting in a beautiful array of hues.
How often does your aura shift or change?
Our dominant colors tend to stay as they are anywhere from 6 months to multiple decades. When we have moments that change our beliefs, perception, or way of life, the dominant color(s) can shift. Think of the dominant color as your base essence.
Secondary colors can come and go in a moment's notice, depending on what you're thinking and feeling!
However, there's no one size fits all-- one person's aura might shift around a lot in a matter of minutes, where another person's appears consistently the same for weeks.I have seen some client's auras flip in which colors are at the top and bottom through the seasons. Often, a cloud of color can be observed growing and shrinking, marking chapters in your life.
In the above example, many months have passed between sessions.
An entire year of shifts and growth can be seen in this client's aura.
A client's aura in the summer, then in the winter the same year.
This client received an aura painting through each season consecutively for a year.
Are there 'bad' aura colors?
Truthfully, this is (like most things) a matter of perception. I believe that every color in an aura painting offers helpful insight to guide you toward your highest path. In this work, I encourage you to embrace all elements of yourself as a piece of the lovable whole. I love to use the cake recipe analogy. On it's own, baking soda may not be all that enjoyable, but it's a crucial component to the batter that creates imbalance when left out.
Have you ever seen a 'bad aura'?
In my readings, I have yet to encounter a ‘bad aura’. This could be due to the nature of the work. People who are not willing to face their struggles or obstacles are less likely to seek out the work of a spiritual guide.
However, I can say that in daily life, I have come across some negative auras. I tend to perceive 'negative' or blocked energy as a muddied color. It will look off, grayed. Their light may glow more dimly.
It's important to remember that all information in an aura reading is meant to act as a helpful guide. If we find muddied or grayed colors in your aura, you will always receive support and insight for healing and growth.
Is it possible for someone to have no aura?
In my experience, there is always energy around, creating an aura that surrounds a living being.
What is an ‘imbalanced aura’?
An imbalanced aura occurs when energy is not flowing through as it should. You might have over-activity or a blockage. This can be caused by emotions, our experiences, how we interact with others and the world, or trauma.
Imbalances appear to me as dimness in the light of your aura. They also appear as color muddiness, for example a pink color with lots of gray and brown tones mixed in.
Imbalances can be caused by tears in your aura, where your energy can leak out, leading to drain; or, where unwanted energy can leak in, leading to over-activity or drain.
In the above example, we see an imbalanced aura on the left, and the same aura on the right in balance after reiki, self care, and nourishment.
How can I take care of an aura imbalance?
Some imbalances can be fixed through simple steps, such as cleansing your aura, getting out in nature, taking in more nutrient-rich foods, or being more mindful of what thoughts go through your mind daily.
Other imbalances run more deeply. That can be the result of past traumas & pains. Energy healings such as reiki are often helpful to release imbalance when included alongside shadow work or talking it through with a professional.
Do animals have auras?
Just like humans, all animals have dynamic auras. Their energetic signature will give information about how their feeling, what they're thinking, what they want or need, and more. Their auras tend to be a bit more straightforward and simple, because they don't have so many distractions, obligations, and ways to complicate like humans do. They're very in the moment.
Animals are deeply in tune with their intuition. They speak mostly through energy. This is also why their auras are more straightforward. They can convey a lot of information through their aura. For example, a cat may exude yellow above its head, indicating curiosity and a playful mood. Or, a bird might exude purple, indicating deep thought and perhaps a higher connection.
An animal's aura can also indicate their Soul mission. A pet's aura can reveal their karmic connection with their owner. A wild animal can reveal its spiritual energy and what wisdom it contributes to the collective healing.
Do plants have auras?
Yes! As a living being, plants carry their own energetic frequencies that make up their auric cloud! Their aura tends to be straightforward and simple, like an animal’s. Their colors indicate their health, needs, connection to their environment, or feelings.
When first reading auras, I saw trees and plants the most easily. When you spend time with them or consume them, they share their energetic support and wisdom with you.
Do objects have auras?
Objects usually have an aura, but not in the same way as a human or an animal. An object can become “charged” by someone’s aura or by a collective energy. This is why there can be haunted objects. It can either be the emotions or experiences of the individual that owned the object who charges it. Or, it can be the concept of the object having a certain power or entity connected to it that manifest it.
What is your experience as an aura reader?
I got deep into aura reading around 2014/15. I read my own aura and practiced on friends. The ability became very strong throughout 2016 and 2017. I started connecting a lot of my beliefs about energy and the Universe with quantum physics, at the same time digging into psychic development. In 2020, I had a total life shift. During this, I started to send Snail Mail mini aura paintings out as a way to cheer people up. I was honestly surprised by how touched people were! I started to see the value in reading auras for people. It resonated with me at a Soul level.
I began energy healing and incorporating color into these sessions in 2020, on myself and my cat. I have since been certified in Usui Reiki II, Holy Fire Reiki III, and Antojai (Quantum) Reiki. Studying and developing this modality has brought me full circle to what I had always wanted to do-- connect with people, share color and joy, help them heal, and make them aware of their own beauty.
What information can come up in an aura reading with you?
My aura readings are very intuitive, and will come through with whatever it is you need to hear most at the time of your session.
First and foremost, they serve as a helpful check-in with yourself. See how you're truly feeling, what's going on within your energy, what themes may be coming or going in life overall. Your aura painting will tell you a bit about your personality and Soul traits, those tendencies of yours that could be working for you or against you. You may discover energy imbalances or blocks.
Sometimes information about your soul path comes through. Sometimes there’s a message for you from a Spirit Guide or Animal. Sometimes a loved one pops in to say hello and share their own words of wisdom. Sometimes a past life karmic cycle is brought to light. There is no set information that we get in a reading. I like to leave it very open to Spirit and your Spirit Team when channeling.
Do you offer any other services?
Besides aura reading, I offer chakra scans and reiki healing sessions. These can be done through a photo, phone call, or video chat. I do not currently have my own private space, but can arrange to meet at your home if you're already a client with me. Chakra scans help bring to you awareness what imbalances are occurring presently within your system, and how you may take steps to heal them. Reiki healings can be used to assist in your chakra healings, to heal past trauma, to release fear, to open your heart, to expand and develop your own psychic abilities-- there are many possibilities with this modality!
I am also a tarot reader! I use the cards as an intuitive tool to provide guidance and insight into whatever is going on in your life at this time. As a clairvoyant, I really enjoy working with both tarot and oracle cards. I love discussing the card meanings with you, and working through your challenges or issues to help you find peaceful resolution.
I also to events! You can book me for your bridal shower, birthday party, festival, garden party, girl's night, or just because!
How does a distance aura reading work?
For every reading, I call in the support of our ancestors and Spirit guides for assistance. I use distance reiki to help establish our connection across time and space. Before painting, I spend time meditating to receive messages for you that may arrive from your higher self, an unacknowledged emotion, a nearby spirit, a stuck energy, your very wishes, or beyond. Then I get out my watercolors and paint the colors I perceive around you as your aura. The part that takes the longest is the written interpretation, as I take great care in conveying your messages thoughtfully and compassionately. Once complete, your reading is sent to your provided e-mail. A photo submission is not required, unless you would like to tap into a past moment in time.
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