Aura Reading - The Power of Insight: Divination Systems, Tools, and Practices

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Aura Reading
The Power of Insight: Divination Systems, Tools, and Practices

ORIGINS

An aura is a field of energy surrounding a person or object. Some believe that the ability to see auras can be learned and honed with practice; others believe that only certain people are endowed with this skill or “gift.” In an aura reading, a psychic, healer, or other specialist examines your aura for information about your thoughts, feelings, and other personal attributes. Sometimes auras appear as layers of colored light surrounding a person. Other times auras are invisible but can still be sensed or perceived by the specialist. The word aura comes from the Greek aura, meaning “breath.”

HISTORY/LORE

The concept of auras is ancient and is found in many spiritual traditions. In the Bible, references to light surrounding certain figures are often interpreted as references to auras. Many depictions of Jesus, Mary, and other biblical figures include shining halos or radiant layers of light surrounding their bodies. In Hinduism, the colors of a person’s aura are considered to be kundalini energy, which resides at the base of the spine until it is activated (through practices such as yoga) and propelled upward through the chakras. The colors of the Buddhist flag (blue, yellow, red, white, and orange) represent the colors of the aura that surrounded the Buddha when he achieved enlightenment.

USES

Like a palm reading or a tarot card reading (see entries in this chapter), an aura reading can be a fun and interesting way to learn more about yourself. Of course, the success of an aura reading has a lot to do with the skill and experience of the specialist you visit. Find a well-respected aura reader in your area or solicit a suggestion from someone you trust. Also, make sure you go into the experience with an open mind. A good time to get an aura reading is when you are at a crossroads in your life, are uncertain about your feelings on a certain matter, or have questions about something you’re experiencing. Some aura readers will discuss your past and future as well as your present, while others will only evaluate your aura in the present moment.