Can you see Auras?

[Calyx]

I don't know if this is the right place to post this thread or not, so if not, feel free to move it! :)
I have a question for y'all--can any of you see auras? If you can, what do they look like to you?
I ask because I have recently began working on looking at or for auras, and I can see them but it takes me a long time. Then it's not very big, like is often described in books and such. I have wondered if it's actually retinal burnout or something but I do see different colors on different people, so I tend to think it's real. I can see my own quite easily though! :colorful:
Should I just continue practicing, or is there a method I can use to develop my "aural vision"?

[TYRRHENUS]

Hey Calyx. I see auras all the time. (Well, most of the time.)
I don't know if it's just me, but I do not see them around some people.
I haven't seen any colors other than white.
Though they all seem to have different levels of 'intensity,' and 'flicker' at different rates.
As for methods of developing aural vision, I haven't a clue.

[SylverStar]

I catch just the crown on some people. Kind of funny cause it looks like the pictures of saints, Jesus, and Mary and such. I spent a little time working on it but that was a long time ago. As far as practicing I started with trees and inanimate objects. Everything as an aura, there's a few different ways to go about but I don't even remember anymore.

[Witchzee1]

Keep practicing!!! Sounds like you're on your way! :woot:

Anyone can see auras with some practice. It uses a muscle in the eye that doesn't get much work so you have to strengthen it. A good way to practice is with those pictures that just look like a bunch of squiggly lines and stuff and then when you stare at it or "defocus" your eye a 3-D picture suddenly appears. It's the same "defocused" eye that sees auras.

I don't just see aura's while I'm walking around but by "defocusing" I can see them any time. One time I was in court and I guess I was "zoning" and defocused w/out thinking about it. All of a sudden everyone in the court room was glowing! And I couldn't get rid of it! :lol:

When you first start seeing auras they will be small and white is usually the first color you see. So you're definitely on the right track!! :smile: Keep practicing!

Blessed Be!

[Antoninus]

The once time I was able to do astral projection I saw auras around people. To me they looked like multi-colored glowing light around the person.

[Romani Vixen]

Never seen auras, though I can feel them.

I've never been able to do the 3-d pics though...I'm the guy in Mall Rats

FalconSong

[Purrcatnip]

Never seen auras, though I can feel them.

I've never been able to do the 3-d pics though...I'm the guy in Mall Rats

FalconSong

Me too, I cant see them but I can feel them alot. :colorful:

[bellamandu]

i can see just a little smudgen of white around most people. but for some reason this little "shadow" o fwhite glowing stuff around these people are larger on some then on others. back with i was a charismatic southern baptist, i used to think that this was the holy spirit and that the people who had the larger amount of it were more "holy" than others.... geeze what the south does to ya.. :hehehehe:

[Angel]

I can see auras, but it's more that I'm sensing them as opposed to seeing in the traditional sense.

[Calyx]

Me too, I cant see them but I can feel them alot. :colorful:


What do they feel like, Purrcatnip? I'm really intrigued! :)

[Calyx]

Keep practicing!!! Sounds like you're on your way! :woot:

Anyone can see auras with some practice. It uses a muscle in the eye that doesn't get much work so you have to strengthen it. A good way to practice is with those pictures that just look like a bunch of squiggly lines and stuff and then when you stare at it or "defocus" your eye a 3-D picture suddenly appears. It's the same "defocused" eye that sees auras.

I don't just see aura's while I'm walking around but by "defocusing" I can see them any time. One time I was in court and I guess I was "zoning" and defocused w/out thinking about it. All of a sudden everyone in the court room was glowing! And I couldn't get rid of it! :lol:

When you first start seeing auras they will be small and white is usually the first color you see. So you're definitely on the right track!! :smile: Keep practicing!Blessed Be!


I do defocus, but I have never been able to do those damn 3-D deals except once in a blue moon...... Mine started with white, yep, but I do definitely see different colors. My wand is indigo. I am blue, sometimes green and my ring finger is always pink(ain't love grand :hehehehe: ). I have seen red, yellow and orange and various tones of green. The dog is also blue! Hmm, wonder if we are related lol! I have also been some nasty shades of purple and red as well, so I know my aura periodically changes. Do people have a "base" aura?

But it takes so long!!!! And they are not big. Are they going to get bigger as I practice staring more? And I really have a hard time with heads. I usually try for arms or hands. Maybe as I get better the heads will come in.

I think I would like to find a good book about this--anyone know any?

[Mindflayer]

*stares at hand intently*


hmmm, I have no idea what I'm looking for, so if I see it, I wouldn't know...


though I do see little white sparklies everywhere, probably sun spots on my eyes :p

[Cerulean]

I've seen a few auras and sensed more, but not all the time. I also pick up things about people without seeing their auras. There were a few times I had eye strain and can't tell you for sure if it was real, but other times I'm sure it was. One guy I saw a red and black aura on died violently, after a life of unfortunate behavior. The Berkeley Psychic School and Church of the Divine Man have training for psychics, but I don't buy all their ideas. For instance, they have this goofball idea that you have to put on a fake amusement all the time. That isn't necessary. They are good at developing psychic ability but just disregard the stuff they say about always being amused, etc. They have probably have a long distance course you can take. If they aren't on the web, try directory assistance in Berkeley or Santa Rosa CA. You know, it would probably take hours and hours to learn, if it's worth it to you.

[Antoninus]

I can understand what Catnip is saying. I can also, sort of feel an aura, its a little hard to describe. Sometimes its a simple as knowing someone is truly kind or not by if you feel comfortable around them or talking to them.

[spitfire08]

I have recently seen my own aura. I practice by lighting a candle and putting it on a table behind me.... turn off the lights and stare into a mirror until your reflection goes fuzzy keep looking because pretty soon its right there in all its glory. i have found its hard to do in bright light but i am just begining.......im sure with more practice i'll get it thought.

[SylverStar]

The colors represent emotions and health. Usually if they are muddy it is a sign of bad health in that area. I believe a person has usually around three colors with one main one. And yes you can contraol the size of your aura. I do it on a regular basis and is kind of the way I turned off my empathy ability. Make smaller less people can influence you. The personal bubble.

[DarkSidhe]

I've never been able to see auras. My wife can very well, and I've known a lot of ppl over the years who can do it. I'm much more effective at using Glamoury to hide my own aura. Nobody I've ever met who can see auras has been able to see mine. My wife says that I am having trouble seeing auras myself because of the Glamoury, that my own "invisibility" is masking everyone elses as well.
Kind of a catch-22.

[Calyx]

I've never been able to see auras. My wife can very well, and I've known a lot of ppl over the years who can do it. I'm much more effective at using Glamoury to hide my own aura. Nobody I've ever met who can see auras has been able to see mine. My wife says that I am having trouble seeing auras myself because of the Glamoury, that my own "invisibility" is masking everyone elses as well.
Kind of a catch-22.

DarkSidhe,
That's very interesting. I've been reading about glamoury, but I admit that I've been a bit skeptic for some reason....Can you tell me more about it and how it works?

[Kalika]

Only sometimes.... and its usually when I am pretty tired. It's easier for me to see them out of the corner of my eye rather than looking at something head on.... but I think that it's generally people with a really "strong" aura that I can see.

I'll see if I can find some info for you on developing this ability. :)

Blessings,

Kalika

[Kalika]

Links:

I didn't check these out in a lot of depth, so I'm not sure how great they are... but here you go. :)

http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/Cabana/1018/aura.html

http://www.crystalinks.com/aura.html

http://www.paganspath.com/meta/aura2.htm

http://www.sacred-texts.com/bos/msg0012.htm

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/mascara/user-allwitch/auras.html

Yet another thing for me to research. :lol:

Blessings,

Kalika

[Calyx]

Links:

I didn't check these out in a lot of depth, so I'm not sure how great they are... but here you go. :)

http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/Cabana/1018/aura.html

http://www.crystalinks.com/aura.html

http://www.paganspath.com/meta/aura2.htm

http://www.sacred-texts.com/bos/msg0012.htm

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/mascara/user-allwitch/auras.html

Yet another thing for me to research. :lol:

Blessings,

Kalika

As I am really supposed to be working on a project, I will check these out tomorrow....

Thank you SO much for these links, you are a sweetie!!! :huddle:

[Hoot]

Thanks Kalika!

[Semele]

Clayx,
I have an idea that might help you to be able to strengthen the aura viewing without causing too much eye strain. Not only people have aura'a but really everything. If you are drawn to nature, as I suspect you may be, try to go sit near a tree on the ground and feel the tree and ground. Try to look and see the aura around the tree and earth. As you see it try to relax and completely open yourself up to the emotions you feel while seeing the auras. While people frequently change aura colors and intensities..most inanimate objects will have a very stable aura. Green grass usually appears orange etc. If you can see your own aura at this time try to imagine the light from you flowing into the tree and vice versa. Before long you will notice a difference...but the emotion part of it is important.

Best of luck to you. It is a fascinating area. I too am more of a feeler, but can see them if I choose to work hard enough at it.

[Kalika]

Clayx,
I have an idea that might help you to be able to strengthen the aura viewing without causing too much eye strain. Not only people have aura'a but really everything. If you are drawn to nature, as I suspect you may be, try to go sit near a tree on the ground and feel the tree and ground. Try to look and see the aura around the tree and earth. As you see it try to relax and completely open yourself up to the emotions you feel while seeing the auras. While people frequently change aura colors and intensities..most inanimate objects will have a very stable aura. Green grass usually appears orange etc. If you can see your own aura at this time try to imagine the light from you flowing into the tree and vice versa. Before long you will notice a difference...but the emotion part of it is important.

Best of luck to you. It is a fascinating area. I too am more of a feeler, but can see them if I choose to work hard enough at it.

That's a great idea! *goes off in search of a tree*

[Calyx]

It IS a great idea! I'd read that everything has an aura, but for some reason I have never tried practicing on natural objects such as trees, grass, etc. Outside of people I've only tried the dog and my wand. This is an exercise I think I will really enjoy trying.

Here's another question, Semele. I noticed you said things like grass will normally be orange. Do you have a list somewhere of what colors natural objects should normally be? (provided they don't have fungus, aren't getting chewed on, blah blah). I guess I have always thought grass and tree auras would be green. Duh for me! :rolleyes:

I will have to try this over the next couple of days and see what happens. Kalika, you tell us too! :)

[Kalika]

I lasted outside all of about 2 minutes. :) I think I'll try again when the sun is up and its a little warmer. :)

Yeah, Semele, do you happen to have a list of "normal" colors, or a link that we could take a look at?

[Aidron]

I've had little success in seeing auras. Most often I do not see what is commonly defined as an aura, but a greyscale of pulsating energy within (not surrounding the person, as is the most common perception of auras) the individual. It rarely tells me anything about the person in terms of personality, but most often I can discern the age of their soul, as well as close estimate to when they will pass on in this life.

[Calyx]

I've had little success in seeing auras. Most often I do not see what is commonly defined as an aura, but a greyscale of pulsating energy within (not surrounding the person, as is the most common perception of auras) the individual. It rarely tells me anything about the person in terms of personality, but most often I can discern the age of their soul, as well as close estimate to when they will pass on in this life.


Raven,
I think what you can see is as interesting as auras! But can't this be a little upsetting if you can determine when people will pass on, especially loved ones?

The soul age sounds very intriguing. What's the oldest soul you have seen?

[Aidron]

Raven,
I think what you can see is as interesting as auras! But can't this be a little upsetting if you can determine when people will pass on, especially loved ones?

The soul age sounds very intriguing. What's the oldest soul you have seen?


It can be, as I know both my mother and my faithful dog Missy will be passing on within the next couple of years, around the same time. It's one of those things that you merely deal with on a day to day basis. Sometimes I wake up sweating, unable to sleep due to a nightmare of them leaving me, and other times I cannot even get to sleep so I remain awake, worrying myself to death.

Still, other times I just live in the moment, enjoying them while they are here. Like I said, it's merely something you deal with on a day to day basis. Personally, I think it is part of one of the many lessons I have to learn in this life; that there are some things you better left unknown for you may not be ready to deal with the answer. Of course, don't even get me started on the fact that I know when I will leave this life.

As for the oldest soul I have ever seen, I cannot say. I don't exactly keep track of it, but the oldest ones I can think off of the top of my head would be myself and my mother.

[IndigoMoon]

I can see auras but not in color.

[tallulah]

I have a friend who's been able to see auras all her life very clearly. She says she's a 'rainbow aquarius' and that it runs in her family every few generations. Anybody heard anything about this? I'd kind of given up trying to see auras a while ago but these posts interest me, so I think I may go find a tree...after I've found my coat.

[bloodstone]

Yup, I can see auras. It's quite easy for me. I knew another girl back in school who could see auras as well and this other girl wanted us to look at hers and we would point out the same things, so we were seeing the same thing.

As for what they look like, well they look kind of like a very faint glow. A lot of people who's auras I've looked are very uneven. I looked at my cats before and it was soo nice, even and peaceful.

There was this one creepy lady who taught at the school and the other girl who could see auras asked me if I ever looked at hers. She told me it was creepy, so I checked it out for myself and I've never seen an aura like hers. It was about 4 feet thick at least completely around her. I've never seen an aura that huge before.

[Hoot]

Well, I've only seen them in my dreams, or right before I fall asleep. I'd like to see them more often, though (and by the way, I'm not so good with those 3D pictures either). I'm going to try that exercise Semele suggested, too!

[bloodstone]

I was actually taught how to see auras by someone. The way I started and is the easiest way I found, is by starting by looking at just the aura around your hand. Hold your hand up against a completely black or white backround(black works better for me and make sure there aren't any shadows) and spread your finger and just focus(or defocus) on the empty space between your fingers. This is how I started, and then worked myself up to seeing the aura around the whole body without the need of a completely dark or light backround.

Don't know if this will work for you, but it worked for me. :broomride

[Hoot]

Thanks! I see I can do that pretty easily, actually!

[Pesha]

I have seen auras all my life since I was a small girl. All the colours and feelings of a person can be overwhelming to me sometimes. I can also after much practice "see" people who are online with me and I am in direct contact with.

BB
DS.

[Calyx]

I was actually taught how to see auras by someone. The way I started and is the easiest way I found, is by starting by looking at just the aura around your hand. Hold your hand up against a completely black or white backround(black works better for me and make sure there aren't any shadows) and spread your finger and just focus(or defocus) on the empty space between your fingers. This is how I started, and then worked myself up to seeing the aura around the whole body without the need of a completely dark or light backround.

Don't know if this will work for you, but it worked for me. :broomride


That's how I started out. It's still easiest for me to start with someone else's hand or arm. I was at the park Sunday and wanted to do the tree thing, but the girls promptly began screaming about a bug in the tree and I had to go get them down! Meditation ended before it even got off the ground. *sigh* I am not giving up yet though!!! :)

[Calyx]

I have seen auras all my life since I was a small girl. All the colours and feelings of a person can be overwhelming to me sometimes. I can also after much practice "see" people who are online with me and I am in direct contact with.

BB
DS.
Wow DS, what do you see from someone online and how did you manage to cultivate that?

[DragonMare]

well reading, seeing, feeling, interpreting, and manipulating energy is the first thing I started studying and have not stopped developing it. I can see basically everyone's auras around me even when I dont want to. i can sense distress even if they are now showing it on the outside, and i can transfer energy from things around me into mysef then into that person to ease their feelings... it has come in very handy but I mostly just learned it through self meditation and learning to foccuss all my thoughts into one area at a time.. feel free to PM me if u want to talk about it.


Blessed Be.

DragonMare

[theblackrose]

i can see auras, and like a few others here, have been able to since being a child> When i was little my mother took me to spiritualism classes whith her, and considering i was so young, they took me very seriously and always valued my contributions highly (i later found out they were trying to expand my capabilities, not let them get faded out by society)
i was also taught astral projection and many other methods commonly used by spiritualists. I think it is a much easier concept to learn when your a child, as you have a much higher level of comprehension available to you. You do not have any mental blocks in youre way. The best way i think to develop this, is, when in a dark room, alone or with someone else, do not focus on thier physical image, but on their internal 'entity', let your eyes defocus(almost let them become lazy) and just 'feel' them, then, with eyes still defocused, and feeling their energy, look at them. Do not stare, just 'sense' them , and after a while, you will begin to see not them but their entity, which will appear as a faint, but gradually over time strong, almost blinding beacon from their body. The colours can be breathtaking sometimes.