The Aura and the 7 Energy Bodies: What They Are and How to Read Them
The aura is, according to numerous spiritual and esoteric traditions, a luminous energy envelope surrounding every living being. Invisible to the ordinary eye yet perceptible to those who develop certain capacities, the aura has been described in cultures as diverse as Hindu, medieval Christian, shamanic, and theosophical. Today, in the 21st century, both independent researchers and some currents of quantum physics are exploring whether this subtle field might have a measurable basis. In this article we explore what the aura is, what the seven energy bodies that compose it are, what its colors mean, how it relates to the chakras, and what we can do to see, feel, and keep it clean. The Aura Through History The idea that human beings radiate an invisible light is not new. In medieval Christian art, saints and divine figures appear surrounded by a golden halo, a pictorial expression of their holiness. Tibetan Buddhists represent Buddha and bodhisattvas wrapped in multicolored halos ind...