Seeing the Aura

A Gentle Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Energy Fields

Seeing the Aura is a natural ability that becomes stronger through practice and observation.

After you've done the aura exercises for seeing the aura below, you will notice that: 

• it is a three-dimensional envelope of energy,
• it appears as a pale, fine, luminous radiance,
• it is distinctly fluidic in appearance and behavior in living things,
• it is stationary around non-living things,
• and it surrounds your whole body or the object you're observing in all directions.

The fact that you might not be able to see the Aura yet does not mean that it does not exist.

In the past it was believed that auras was only visible to certain people with special psychic powers. However, with a little bit of training and practice, or using "pinacyanol bromide" screens or goggles, anyone can see the aura as a definite emanation from the physical body.

Have you ever walked into a room and instantly felt comfortable… or strangely uneasy, even before anyone spoke?

Most of us have experienced moments like this. Some people believe these subtle impressions come from more than body language or mood. They may come from the human energy field, often called the aura.

If you’re new to the idea of energy healing, don’t worry. You don’t need special powers, years of training, or a crystal collection the size of a small mountain. Seeing the aura is often less about “seeing” in the ordinary sense and more about learning to notice subtle energy, impressions, sensations, and visual cues that many people overlook.

Think of it like tuning a radio. The signal may already be there. You simply learn how to notice it.

What is the Aura?

So, what exactly are you trying to see?

The aura is commonly described as an energetic field that surrounds and interpenetrates the physical body. Many energy healing traditions teach that this field reflects aspects of your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.

You can think of the aura as an energetic weather system. Just as the sky can appear bright, cloudy, calm, or stormy, the aura may appear vibrant, dull, balanced, or unsettled.

While science has not confirmed many traditional aura interpretations, countless people throughout history have explored these concepts as tools for self-awareness, personal growth, and spiritual development.

The important thing is to approach the subject with curiosity rather than blind belief.

Can Anyone Learn Seeing the Aura?

The short answer is yes.

Many people assume that seeing the aura is a rare psychic gift. In reality, many energy healing practitioners believe it is a natural ability that becomes stronger through practice and observation.

When I first began exploring energy work, I expected dramatic flashes of color and glowing halos. Instead, I noticed subtle changes first. Soft outlines. Gentle sensations. A stronger awareness of people’s emotional states. The experience felt much quieter than I imagined.

For most beginners, that’s exactly how the journey starts.

Patience beats perfection every time.

Now... seeing the Aura...

How do you begin Seeing the Aura?

So you have decided that you want to see auras. Before you begin staring at people I would suggest that you first learn to retrain your eyes as you need still, focused and peripheral vision to be able to see them correctly and effectively.

You subject your eyes to constant bombardment every day for example...

• staring at your computer doing the Facebook thing,
• staring at your television watching your favorite soapie (soap opera or telenovela),
• or maybe even playing a video game or two.

It is important to understand that when your eyes are in constant movement, similar to watching a video, where frames of action seem to flow fluidly, things are processed in a slightly incomplete manner.

In a way all this has damaged your eyes and to learn to see auras you will have to retrain your eyes and learn how to use a new kind of vision - focused still peripheral vision.

To learn this new kind of vision a good place to start is to do the aura exercises below and you can increase the processing power and sensitivity of your eyes, which will help you in your quest to seeing the aura.

Aura Exercises for Seeing the Aura

Seeing the Aura - Exercise 1

Seeing the Aura - Exercise 2

Stand in front of a plain white wall. Place one hand against the wall and soften your gaze. Rather than staring directly at your fingers, look slightly beyond them.

After a few minutes, some people report seeing:

• Soft outlines
• Gentle light bands
• Faint color tints
• Shimmering effects
• Changes in brightness

Don’t force the experience. Relax your eyes and stay curious.

Whether you notice something immediately or not, the exercise helps develop greater awareness and concentration, which are valuable skills in any healing or mindfulness practice.

Going live...

Once you've tried and practiced the above the following is a very basic exercise to help you see this field of energy. Do this exercise with a friend:

1. Have your friend sit in a chair with their back against a white wall.
2. Place a small sticky dot or piece of paper in the middle of their forehead.
3. Sit about four feet away. Place your hands up in front of your face, and hold your fingers as if you were framing a picture with thumbs pointing inward and your index finger pointing up (Like two "L's" pointing inward).
4. Loosely focus on the dot on your friend's forehead.
5. While you are doing this, move your hands apart slowly, further and further apart, keeping a loose focus on the dot, and allowing your peripheral vision to follow your hands.

If you keep trying this exercise you will soon see a thin layer of light around your friend's head! If you try several times you may even see color. Keep at it! Sooner or later you will see auras.

TEN interesting tips to improve Aura Vision

1. The aura must be viewed with the "inner eye"
2. Do not try to see this energy field by staring, rather relax your eyes and allow them get out of focus
3. Use gentle control to stay focused on the third eye area maintaining the higher focus
4. Don't force yourself or over concentrate
5. Avoid the afterimage trap - get your friends to wear white
6. Look for subtle color impressions rather than solid or vivid colors
7. Try comparing friends and their auras
8. A persons auric field depends on their state of relaxation, get your subject to breathe in and out deeply and see the difference
9. Remember "Rome was not built in a day", regular practice improves aura vision
10. Don't try to hard or for too long - you will get tired

What do Aura Energy Fields reveal?

Once you begin exploring the aura, you’ll hear people talk about different auric energy fields or layers and subtle energy bodies.

These are often described as layers of energy that extend outward from the body. Different traditions name and interpret these layers differently, but many agree that they relate to different aspects of human experience.

Some practitioners associate the energy fields with:

• Physical vitality
• Emotional patterns
• Mental activity
• Intuition
• Spiritual connection

Rather than viewing these layers as fixed structures, it may help to think of them as maps. A map helps you explore a landscape. It does not replace the landscape itself.

Why does Location matter?

When people discuss seeing the aura, they often focus on aura colors. Yet location can be just as important.

Imagine looking at clouds in the sky. Their position tells you almost as much as their shape.

Many energy practitioners observe where colors or energetic impressions appear around the body. For example, energy noticed around the head may be interpreted differently from energy noticed around the heart area or lower body.

The location may offer clues about:

• Thoughts and beliefs
• Emotional experiences
• Relationships
• Creativity
• Grounding and stability

Remember, these interpretations are guides rather than absolute truths. The goal is understanding, not judgment.

What can Consistency and Clarity tell you?

Have you ever looked through a clean window and a foggy one?

The difference is easy to notice.

Many aura readers pay attention to the consistency and clarity of the aura because these qualities may provide additional context. A bright, clear area may be interpreted differently from an area that appears uneven, faint, or scattered.

Practitioners often observe:

• Brightness
• Density
• Flow
• Balance
• Stability

Again, these observations are used as tools for reflection and awareness, not as medical assessments or diagnoses.

What is the influence of the Auric Energy Fields on your Health?

This is one of the most common questions beginners ask.

Many energy healing traditions teach that the influence of the auric energy fields on your health may be connected to how you experience stress, emotions, relationships, mindset, and overall well being.

When people feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally drained, they often describe feeling “low energy.” Energy healing approaches encourage greater awareness of these patterns and support practices that help restore balance.

These may include:

• Meditation
• Breath-work
• Grounding practices
• Mindful movement
• Energy healing sessions
• Chakra balancing

While these approaches can support personal well-being, they should complement rather than replace professional medical care when needed.

Where should you Start?

The beautiful thing about this journey is that you don’t need to master everything at once.

Start by observing. Practice the above simple aura exercises. Learn about the chakra system. Explore the meridians, nadis, and other energy pathways described in traditional healing systems. Most importantly, stay open while keeping your feet firmly on the ground.

Every skill develops step by step.

If you’re curious about seeing the aura and want a structured path forward, our Aura Healing Course provides an affordable and beginner-friendly introduction to the human energy body. You’ll learn how to understand aura colors, energy fields, chakra systems, and practical healing techniques in a clear and accessible way.

For practitioners and aspiring healers, we also offer more advanced training that explores the energy body, chakra balancing, and professional energy healing practices in greater depth.

Your journey doesn’t need to start with certainty.

It only needs to start with curiosity.

The more you learn to observe your energy, the more you may discover new ways to support your personal growth, emotional balance, spiritual connection, and overall sense of well-being. One small step today could open the door to a whole new understanding of yourself tomorrow.

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