Orange Aura Meanings & Self Care
Welcome! Here you will find all that you need to know about the orange aura. Maybe you identify as an orange, or love someone who is orange. Enjoy learning about the ins and outs of the orange aura bearer!
These color meanings are based on my experience as an intuitive aura reader and my perception in this lifetime. My meanings might not always line up with your own interpretation, and that’s the fun of it! Have an open mind and open heart when reading the provided meanings.
Keep in mind that the interpretations here are more general. It’s important to consider the shades and hues of the color, other colors present, and how they all might work together or clash with one another. This is why an interpretation by a professional aura reader will tell you much more, with amazing accuracy, than you can find below. My aura readings offer a personalized meaning of your colors based on what is happening in your life and what you need to hear at the time of your aura painting. You can book an e-mail aura reading with me here, or find me at a local event around Maine and New Hampshire.
Writer’s Note
This information is meant to help clients and those interested in auras understand their own energy. Please do not share or reproduce without my permission.
Consider Color Location
In my aura paintings, the location of the aura color gives detailed insight. Even shapes within a color can offer information.
Colors at the very bottom are your core essence and Soul traits shining through, assisting or guiding you. Tendencies and personality traits show up here. The foundational energies are unwavering and least likely to shift or change, but it can be done with patience and care.
Colors banded through the center are long term themes coming and going. They won’t always correlate to personality, but instead to lessons, challenges, missions, personal growth, or paths you’re moving on.
Colors at the very top are present energies, either being used by you (left side) or expressed by you (right side). This will give insight into tendencies and behaviors you might not have realized are there. Colors here show what you’re thinking or feeling right now. Personality traits are here, but these are more able to shift, change, or adapt than the foundational colors.
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-- Red-Orange
-- Pumpkin
-- Dark Orange
The Orange Aura Family
The orange aura family is adventurous, joyful, and creative. Included here are hues from red-orange to golden orange-yellow.
I correlate the aura colors to active or dominant energy centers. Think of your chakras as creating the map of your aura. Their energy projects outward into your energetic field. The Sacral Chakra is orange. You can learn about the sacral chakra here!
Orange Aura Personality Traits & Tendencies
Orange auras are dynamic. They usually require a challenge of some sort to motivate them. They enjoy seeing what they're capable of. They test the limits of what's possible. They become impassioned about their goals and their emotions. This can become contagious, motivating and uplifting those around them. They like to take charge of their situation, and many orange hues end up in leadership roles for their ability to motivate others. They can get a group to work together and accomplish a goal.
Oranges crave adventure of some sort. This is relative to the person. Some oranges, especially brighter hues, tend to be adrenaline-junkies. Most orange hues have a deep well of bravery to draw upon when needed. They're always exploring, and because of this, tend to have many interests, and many goals that they cycle through. They always seem to be in the midst of some adventure or project!
The orange aura bearer has a creative way of thinking and perceiving. They lean toward logical and science based thinking. They like to know how things work. They take things literally. They have a unique point of view. They enjoy expressing themselves or relaxing through many forms of art or creation. They pour their energy into their work and hobbies. They know pleasure and how to sink into all of the goodness that life has to offer. They find joy in creative outlets. social connection, dance and movement.
Orange auras often choose to work for themselves. They have so much they like to do that this enables them to fit it all into their schedule! Orange auras excel in dynamic careers, such as marketing, sales, entertainment, arts, sports, hospitality, and customer service. They connect with people through emotion, which is important in their career. Orange puts out a warm vibe to others. This could be what makes them so persuasive. Many oranges have an alluring aura.
The oranges wear their emotions on their sleeve, quick to express themselves without thinking about it. Their emotions are often right on the surface. They would do well to be aware of their emotions and how they can nurture a space for a more deep emotional understanding and healing. Typically, they're outwardly playful or silly. They often make an effort to be positive when communicating with others. They enjoy a good party or an opportunity to celebrate and let loose.
Note that if this color is secondary, it may represent an important shift or change taking place. Note the location of the color, and if there is any shape to it for further insights.
Red-Orange
Combines red and orange traits for a fire-y personality. They crave adrenaline and seek adventure. They will push themselves to their limits, just to see what they're capable of. They have a high level of creativity, and may choose to work with natural elements from nature, like stone carving, woodworking, clay sculptures, etc. They have a sensual and romantic way about them. They know what they want, and become bossy at times.
Bright Orange
Bright oranges are outgoing with strong personalities. They're self motivated and challenge themselves to go beyond their limits. This color is often seen on athletes, dancers, and gymnasts, as well as public speakers, negotiatiors, and influencers. Their vibe is persuasive, even if they don't always know what they're talking about. They come across as full of joy and ideas. They may not always have enough time to follow through on all of their plans and promises. They should be mindful that their moods aren’t steering the ship or all over the place.
Pumpkin Orange
Pumpkins are able to express their emotions in a healthy, mature manner. They're sure of themselves and go after what they want. They're receptive to the world around them. They feel confident and able to use their body for expression, through dance or sexuality. They give of an energy of love. Things seem to work out well for them, because they're in a state of flow. They can adapt well to unexpected changes. They have an alluring energy due to their connection to their sensual side. They may get lots of attention for being attractive. Pumpkin auras tend to have high standards for themselves and their lives. They’re self disciplined and willing to put themselves out there.
Dark Orange
Darker hues can sometimes indicate carrying heavier emotions that could be tended to with love and self compassion. It can indicate a resistance to change that holds the aura bearer back. They have creative gifts to unlock.
Golden Yellow-Orange
This is not the same as a gold aura. It's an orange aura with some influence of yellow. Their creativity is inventive. They can come up with new ways of doing that make things easier and quicker. They're logical thinkers who often excel in school or careers that challenge them to use their minds. People are drawn to them. They tend to enjoy being in the spotlight.
An Imbalanced Orange Aura
An imbalance is indicated by discoloring of the orange dominant energy that makes it look darkened, muddy, or black. This can also occur in a secondary color, which would indicate a more temporary imbalance.
When imbalanced, the orange aura's life can start to feel mundane. They may have trouble seeing what's good around them and what's good about being alive. They might lost touch with themselves and what makes them a joy to be around. They can become entirely cut off from their creative side. They may lack play and joyful moments in their day. They may experience feelings of lack, either within themselves or around them in their lives. They may even start to feel undeserving of joy.
Imbalances can be expressed as frustration, impatience, and acting without thinking. The orange aura may have become emotionally numb, or swing the other side and experience mood swings with high highs and low lows. They may take on negative or annhialistic ways of thinking. They may start keeping themselves from what they truly want. They can experience comparison syndrome, struggling to feel "good enough" as they are. They may have harsh judgements of themselves. They can become completely resistant to change. They can become hypersexual or lose complete interest in sex. They may feel disconnected from their sexual expression.
If you have experienced a chronic imbalance, continue on to the next section about shadows, or unconscious aspects, which may be the root of this imbalance. This gives insight to guide you in healing
Shadows of Orange
The shadow is an unconscious element, something such as an emotional trigger. Often an imbalance is rooted in our shadow, which unless acknowledged and integrated, can return. We may try to avoid or deny our shadow, but it is still there. The shadow often has unconscious influence over our emotions and decisions. It can be a cause for chronic energy imbalance. It’s empowering to shine a light on this piece of you, when you’re ready, in order to move forward or find healing.
Note that shadows may not always appear in an aura painting. Additionally, having an orange aura does not automatically mean that you carry every shadow aspect listed below. This is meant to help guide you in your healing if you feel something here resonates with you.
A common shadow that might come up for the orange aura involves restricting or forbidding themselves from certain joys or pleasures of life. They may feel unworthy or experience guilty when they feel pleasure. Sometimes this stems from feeling unworthy, or sometimes from the fear that things will go badly if you let yourself be immersed in the joys. It's a common shadow based in religious trauma.
Another common shadow for the orange that I've witnessed involves creativity. The orange aura may feel completely disconnected of blocked from this part of themselves. They may be unwilling to tap in to their creative inspiration. They may have imposed judgements upon themselves, or perhaps in the past been teased or bullied for their creative expression. They claim they're "not creative" or "bad at art". (Please know we are inherently creative as human beings and art is subjective).
The next shadow to talk about involves the orange aura being unwilling to explore their emotions or to be vulnerable. They might become overemotional, because they're not in sync with what they feel. Their reactions may not match the situation. They may become manipulative at times in order to protect their emotions or control the emotions of another.
If the orange aura notices they seem to struggle in matters of love, they might have a shadow which causes them to deny themselves the connections or romantic relationships they truly want or deserve. They may stay with partners who are not thoughtful. This shadow could come out as codependency.
Finally, an orange might have a shadow that causes them to be out of flow with the world around them, and at times even with themselves. They may feel like they're always stuck in an uphill climb. This tends to be rooted in a resistance to change. They may fight to stay in what's familiar. They may be unwilling to change themselves.
Orange Aura Healing
If the aura has become cloudy, muddy, contains black or olive green splotches or turbulent energy, etc. from imbalance or a shadow, there are plenty of steps you can take to find balance or healing. Depending on your situation, some things may work better than others.
(Learn more about aura features here).
Dance freely, becoming more and more present within your body. Then, let it go and allow your body to flow as it wants to, without thinking about it. Practicing somatic movement helps promote fluidity in all areas of your life.
Honor your physical body with plenty of water, exercise, and rest.
Create more experiences of joy and pleasure for yourself every day that feel healthy and positive.
Acknowledge your sexuality and what your values are regarding it. Explore this deeper and see what else may spark pleasure.
Be aware of your emotional triggers through mindfulness, journaling, and self-reflection.
Feel your feelings. Find time to sit with yourself and honor whatever comes up.
Get into a creative activity, for the joy of it. Don't get hung up on details or making it pretty. Create without judgments and restrictions, just as a kid would.
Sit near flowing water, like a river, creek, waterfall, or water fountain. If you're unable to get out to such a location, play audio of moving water.
Visualize blue or green. This is a form of color therapy, soothing orange energy that has become to bright, too dominant, or even blocked. Blue is helpful for emotional understanding, healing, self expression, or fluidity. Green is helpful for self compassion, healthy relationships, motivation with work, good fortune, and balance.
Healing herb: Jasmine, Hibiscus
Healing scent: Orange blossom, Neroli, Ylang Ylang
Cooking for the red aura: Sweet potatoes, Turmeric, Dark Chocolate
Affirmations: I trust my feelings.
I open up to my highest joy.
I respect myself.
I flow with change.
I am ever-evolving.
I invite pleasure.
I give myself permission to release the drama.
I am inherently creative.
I am loveable as I am.
I am worthy.
I embrace my sexuality.
I am deserving.
I flow.
I move with life's cycles.
Supportive Crystals for the Orange Aura
Emerald has a calming effect. It helps sync up to the heart chakra for emotional understanding, clarity, and friendship. It helps draw out the wisdom in life's difficulties. It enables the wearer or carrier to move with grace through changes. It gives of a frequency of unconditional love.
Tiger's Eye is a wonderful stone for overall well-being. It helps bring motivation and mental clarity. It's known for promoting abundance and bringing the carrier or wearer good fortune. It enhances confidence.
Turquoise is connected with the throat chakra, helping the orange aura express their emotions clearly. It stimulates creative energy to aid in self expression. It connects us with the truth, so we can release unnecessary emotions or drama. The stone is harmonizing, helping sustain life force. It can heal past wounds that linger.
Carnelian helps us move through the cycles of life. Its helpful when working through resistance to change or difficult emotions. It's connected to water and emotions. It helps the wearer or carrier connect to their inner self and increases self worth. This bright stone stimulates passion and creativity. It invites in more of life's pleasures and comforts.
Spirit Animals of the Orange Aura
If you are an orange aura, you may feel a spiritual connection to one or multiple of the below animals. Spirit animals may share their energetic support or wisdom with us. Or, we might feel that we embody that animal's energy.
Jellyfish
Jellyfish is the master of going with the flow. It can show you how to surrender to the energetic forces around you to fall into alignment. It helps you have trust in the divine flow of all that is. It can help you stop trying to control or force an outcome. This spirit animal might show up when you’re feeling resistance. It can help you cleanse and clear your energy and aura. Jellyfish can also help you be transparent with others for full honesty. It shows you how to let your energy speak for you.
Kangaroo
Kangaroo arrives when you’re ready to make a leap. You could be starting a new chapter, a new job, making a big move, or taking a trip away. This spirit animal helps you look forward, not back. It’s all about movement. It aligns you with your purpose so that each hop brings progression. Kangaroo helps you focus on your future with a sharpened foresight. It supports your creative and sacral energies.
Seahorse
Seahorse is an invitation to embody nontraditional forms of strength. You do things your own way. It’s time to go against the status quo. Seahorse can help you release a need for control to let life unfold. It shows you how to go with the current.
Tiger
Tiger’s energy helps you embrace your unique stripes. It’s power doesn’t ask for permission, and in this same way, it invites you to take what you want. This spirit animal can help you reclaim your personal power or suppressed creativity. It’s a helpful ally when working with reclaiming your sensuality. Tiger can help you take your impulses through spiritual clarity. It can show you your true passions.
As I channel and learn more, I will add to this page!
