What it is an Aura?

Sep 11

2 min read

We all possess an aura, even if we cannot see it; that is precisely what an aura is. But what is it? Is it merely a spiritual invention? Actually, no; in scientific terms, the closest equivalents to what we call an "aura" are the human biofield, the biomagnetic or electromagnetic field, or even a bioelectric field.

An aura is an invisible energy field that surrounds a living person or an object. The most common universal religious terms for the aura are halo, nimbus, or glory.

The concept of the aura originated in ancient Greece, where it was defined as the air enveloping a person. The word "aura" comes from the ancient Greek term *aura* (αὔρα), meaning a breeze, a breath of air, or a gentle wind. In Greek mythology, Aura was the minor goddess of the morning breeze and fresh air. Later, the Romans adopted the Greek word *aura* exactly as it was, retaining the meaning of air, breeze, or a faint glimmer of light.

The word's meaning evolved over thousands of years, shifting from referring to a physical breeze to denoting a spiritual or emotional "vibration."

It could be said that it is the essence of your soul in this life. In the 18th and 19th centuries, scientists and early medical practitioners began using the word metaphorically to describe a subtle, invisible exhalation or "vapor" emanating from the body.

Early scientific uses: It was used to describe the invisible electric current or "effluvium" perceived near a static electricity machine. The modern meaning, linked to occultism and spirituality, emerged in the 1880s through Theosophy, a highly influential mystical movement led by figures such as Madame Blavatsky.

In *The Secret Doctrine*, she defined the human aura as a "subtle, invisible essence or fluid emanating from human and animal bodies, and even from objects." Although Madame Blavatsky introduced the general concept that the aura vibrates with prismatic colors reflecting the human soul, she offered only a few general examples in her writings. She did not create the specific scheme used today. The detailed breakdown color by color and emotion by emotion was developed and popularized by her successors, most notably Charles Webster Leadbeater and Annie Besant. In 1902, Leadbeater published a groundbreaking book titled *Man Visible and Invisible*. In it, he included a literal color key detailing the exact meaning of 25 different aura shades. Later, in 1905, he and Besant published *Thought-Forms*, a work that visually illustrated these energetic colors.

General meaning of each color in its optimal state:

Red: Strength, energy, stability, and security.

Orange: Creative energy, comfort, desire, and happiness.

Yellow: Mental power, courage, and abundance.

Green: Reciprocity, love, flow, and soulfulness.

Blue: Peace, devotion, wisdom, and spirituality.

Indigo: Deep intuition, transmutation, and spiritual awareness.

Violet: Spiritual mastery, alchemy, and resilience.

White: Purity, innocence, spiritual awareness, and protection.

Pink: Unconditional love, compassion, hope, and joy.

Gold: High vibration, divine protection, wisdom, and enlightenment.

Colors shift according to emotions; however, for some individuals, one or two colors always predominate.