What is an Aura? A Guide to Your Energetic Field
If you’ve ever walked into a room and instantly felt someone’s energy, warm and inviting, or perhaps heavy and draining, you’ve already brushed up against the concept of the aura. An aura is more than just a mystical idea. It’s an invisible, vibrational energy field that surrounds every living being, reflecting their emotions, thoughts, health, and spiritual state.
Many traditions view the aura as a living tapestry of color and light, shaped by our physical well-being, emotional experiences, and spiritual growth. Depending on the system, you might hear about 4, 7, or even 12 layers of the aura, each tied to different aspects of our being.
Let’s explore the seven layers most commonly described in modern spiritual practice.
The Seven Layers of the Aura
1. Etheric Body – The Physical Blueprint
Distance from body: 1–2 inches
Color: Blue-gray or pale blue
Purpose: Holds the blueprint of your physical form, influencing vitality and physical health.
Chakra Connection: Root Chakra
2. Emotional Body – The Feelings Field
Distance from body: 1–3 inches
Color: Ever-changing, reflecting your current emotions
Purpose: Stores and radiates emotional energy, from joy to sadness.
Chakra Connection: Sacral Chakra
3. Mental Body – The Thought Layer
Distance from body: 3–8 inches
Color: Often yellow
Purpose: Carries your thoughts, beliefs, and mental clarity.
Chakra Connection: Solar Plexus Chakra
4. Astral Body – The Love Bridge
Distance from body: 6–12 inches
Color: Pink and green tones
Purpose: Connects your physical self with your spiritual self through love and relationships.
Chakra Connection: Heart Chakra
5. Etheric Template Body – The Structural Design
Distance from body: 12–24 inches
Color: Deep blue or cobalt
Purpose: Acts as the energetic “blueprint” for your physical and etheric layers.
Chakra Connection: Throat Chakra
6. Celestial Body – The Intuitive Glow
Distance from body: 18–24 inches (or more)
Color: Opalescent, shimmering rainbow hues
Purpose: Holds spiritual insight, intuition, and divine love.
Chakra Connection: Third Eye Chakra
7. Ketheric (Causal) Body – The Soul’s Essence
Distance from body: Up to 3 feet or more
Color: Gold or white, radiant and structured
Purpose: Contains your soul’s blueprint and deepest spiritual connection to Source.
Chakra Connection: Crown Chakra
Aura Colors & Their Meanings
Colors within your aura shift based on your emotions, mindset, and spiritual alignment. Here are a few common interpretations:
Red: Passion, vitality, survival instincts, or anger
Orange: Creativity, joy, and sexuality
Yellow: Optimism, intellect, and clarity
Green: Healing, compassion, and balance
Blue: Truth, calm, and communication
Indigo: Intuition and deep perception
Violet: Spiritual wisdom and higher consciousness
White: Purity and divine connection
Black/Grey: Blocked energy or spiritual distress
Why Understanding Your Aura Matters
Your aura isn’t static; it changes as you do. By learning to sense, read, or even cleanse your aura, you can gain a deeper understanding of your own energy and protect it from negative influences. In a way, it’s like tending your own energetic garden: nurturing the colors you want to flourish and clearing away what no longer serves you.
