Aura

Everything in the universe emits a vibrating frequency of light. The human body is surrounded by an ovoid emanation of energy that radiates its own unique vibrational gradient. This band of energy is called the aura, or auric field.

An aura is a bioelectric magnetic field radiating from all things — human beings, animals, plants, and even inanimate objects. In humans, the aura is the energy that animates the physical body. The auric field is actually an extension of the body. Its purpose is to protect and balance your physical body while shielding it against negative, external vibrations.

The auric field contains coded details about your life, such as your mental imprints, emotional intelligence, beliefs, and memories. Within the auric field, you will also find the chakras. These energy centers transfer universal energy throughout the body beginning at the base of your spine to the crown of your head.

Auras are constantly shifting vibrations, expanding or contracting due to changes in our thought patterns, physical health, and emotional and psychological reactions. An expanded aura is a prominent presence. It takes up space energetically, connecting your energetic field with the greater cosmic energies. When you are low in energy, feeling unwell, or disconnected your aura will naturally shrink to reflect this.

The Layers of the Aura

The auric field is compromised of seven distinctive layers, commonly known as the subtle bodies. The subtle bodies are divided into the physical and spiritual plane, ranging in density from physical form to cosmic consciousness. The physical body is the densest inner layer of this flowing energy field, and each succeeding layer being of finer and higher vibrations.

The densest, more physical planes are composed of the Etheric Body, Emotional Body, and Mental Body. The Astral Body bridges the physical and spiritual levels of the auric fields. The spiritual planes included the Etheric Template Body, Celestial Body, and Ketheric Body. The Etheric Body - This is the innermost band of the auric field that exists closest to the physical form. Its role is to nurture the physical body’s cells and organs to ensure and maintain normal functioning.

The Emotional Body - This layer encompasses all of our emotions and feelings. The emotional body is highly sensitive to external influences and because of this is susceptible to constant fluctuations.

The Mental Body - The third layer from the physical body. The mental body where our thoughts, ideas, intentions, ego, beliefs, personal power, and mental processes reside.

The Astral Body - This layer is a transition from the physically connected energy layers to the upper spiritual fields. The astral body is the gateway to heightened states of reality.

The Etheric Template Body - This layer has a strong connection to the etheric body. It contains the energetic blueprints for the physical body and the etheric body, so when there is an imbalance on the etheric level, the etheric template intervenes.

The Celestial Body - This layer is the higher, spiritual component of the emotional layer. On this level, everything is connected to universal life force energy. It provides awareness of universal forces beyond the three-dimensional plane.

The Ketheric Body - This layer is the strongest of the seven subtle bodies, engulfing all the previous layers with its powerful form. The ketheric body connects us to divine consciousness.

The Colors of the Aura

The different layers of the auric field are referred to as harmonics because of the colors they emit. Each subtle body encompasses distinctive rays of color composed of a unique vibration. The color, hue, sharpness, intensity, and luminosity of each of the auric layers emanate its own frequency. The color and aura vibrancy depends on how well the chakras vitalize the subtle bodies. The way these colors interact and entwine illustrates the complexity of the aura. Bright, vibrant, sharp colors express heightened energy, balance, health, and vitality within the energetic field. Dark, dull, and muddier shades depict blockages within the energetic bodies.

Monitoring the changes in aura colors can help you diagnose ailments and imbalances within your auric field. Since each subtle body emits its own unique vibrational gradient, we can determine imbalances within each distinctive layer. For example, if the aura color of the emotional body is dull and lackluster, that indicates that there is an impediment within that aspect of self. 

Just like the chakra system, it is important to cleanse your greater energetic body to keep it free from stagnant, imbalanced, and blocked energy. Since the aura is a protective membrane against external influences, when we nurture our energetic health, we can strengthen and maintain our level of vibration and live in alignment with our purpose and potential.