Aura Colors: What Your Aura Color Means - Complete Guide
By Nicole, Founder of Mystic Ryst
You've probably heard someone described as having "good energy" or a "dark aura." But what does that actually mean? Your aura is the electromagnetic energy field that surrounds your body, and it has color—lots of colors, actually. These colors reveal your personality, emotions, health, and spiritual state.
Some people can see auras naturally. Others develop the ability through practice. And even if you can't see them, you can feel them—that vibe someone gives off, the energy of a room, the feeling you get around certain people. That's aura.
This is your complete guide to aura colors—what they mean, how to see your own aura, and what each color reveals about you.
What Is an Aura?
Your aura is the energy field that surrounds and penetrates your physical body. It's made up of electromagnetic energy and extends several feet around you in layers.
The Layers of the Aura
Your aura has seven main layers, corresponding to the seven chakras:
- Physical/Etheric: Closest to body, physical health
- Emotional: Emotions and feelings
- Mental: Thoughts and mental processes
- Astral: Love and relationships
- Etheric Template: Higher will and divine purpose
- Celestial: Spiritual connection and intuition
- Ketheric: Connection to divine consciousness
Most people see or sense the first 2-3 layers, which show your dominant colors.
Why Aura Colors Matter
- Reveal your personality and traits
- Show your current emotional state
- Indicate physical health issues
- Reflect spiritual development
- Change based on your state of being
- Influence how others perceive you
The Main Aura Colors & Their Meanings
Red Aura - The Warrior
Personality traits:
- Passionate and energetic
- Strong-willed and determined
- Physical and grounded
- Competitive and ambitious
- Action-oriented
- Courageous and bold
Positive aspects: Leadership, vitality, courage, passion, strength
Challenges: Anger, aggression, impatience, stress, burnout
Health: Strong physical body but prone to stress-related issues
Career: Athletics, military, emergency services, entrepreneurship
Crystals: Red jasper, garnet, carnelian, bloodstone
Orange Aura - The Creator
Personality traits:
- Creative and artistic
- Adventurous and spontaneous
- Social and outgoing
- Confident and charismatic
- Emotionally expressive
- Pleasure-seeking
Positive aspects: Creativity, joy, enthusiasm, confidence, sociability
Challenges: Addiction tendencies, emotional volatility, attention-seeking
Health: Good vitality but watch reproductive and kidney health
Career: Arts, entertainment, sales, hospitality, event planning
Crystals: Carnelian, orange calcite, sunstone
Yellow Aura - The Intellectual
Personality traits:
- Intelligent and analytical
- Optimistic and cheerful
- Curious and inquisitive
- Communicative and expressive
- Playful and youthful
- Confident and self-assured
Positive aspects: Intelligence, optimism, clarity, communication, joy
Challenges: Overthinking, anxiety, scattered energy, criticism
Health: Watch digestive system and nervous system
Career: Teaching, writing, science, technology, comedy
Crystals: Citrine, yellow jasper, tiger's eye, pyrite
Green Aura - The Healer
Personality traits:
- Compassionate and nurturing
- Balanced and harmonious
- Nature-loving and grounded
- Healing and helpful
- Growth-oriented
- Peaceful and calm
Positive aspects: Healing ability, compassion, balance, growth, harmony
Challenges: Absorbing others' pain, martyrdom, jealousy
Health: Generally healthy, strong immune system
Career: Healthcare, counseling, environmental work, gardening
Crystals: Green aventurine, malachite, jade, moss agate
Blue Aura - The Communicator
Personality traits:
- Calm and peaceful
- Communicative and expressive
- Intuitive and sensitive
- Trustworthy and loyal
- Spiritual and introspective
- Caring and supportive
Positive aspects: Communication, truth, peace, intuition, loyalty
Challenges: Over-sensitivity, depression, difficulty expressing emotions
Health: Watch throat, thyroid, and respiratory system
Career: Teaching, counseling, writing, music, spiritual work
Crystals: Blue lace agate, aquamarine, kyanite, sodalite
Indigo/Purple Aura - The Mystic
Personality traits:
- Highly intuitive and psychic
- Spiritual and mystical
- Visionary and imaginative
- Wise and insightful
- Independent and unique
- Deep thinker
Positive aspects: Psychic abilities, wisdom, spirituality, vision, intuition
Challenges: Feeling misunderstood, isolation, escapism, superiority
Health: Watch mental health, headaches, sleep issues
Career: Spiritual work, psychology, arts, metaphysics, innovation
Crystals: Amethyst, lapis lazuli, azurite, purple fluorite
Violet Aura - The Visionary
Personality traits:
- Spiritually advanced
- Visionary and idealistic
- Magical and mystical
- Charismatic and inspiring
- Connected to higher realms
- Transformative presence
Positive aspects: Spiritual leadership, vision, magic, inspiration, transformation
Challenges: Disconnection from physical world, impracticality, ego
Health: Watch nervous system and mental health
Career: Spiritual leadership, healing, arts, innovation, teaching
Crystals: Amethyst, charoite, lepidolite
Pink Aura - The Lover
Personality traits:
- Loving and affectionate
- Romantic and idealistic
- Gentle and kind
- Artistic and creative
- Sensitive and empathic
- Nurturing and caring
Positive aspects: Love, compassion, gentleness, romance, creativity
Challenges: Over-sensitivity, naivety, people-pleasing, heartbreak
Health: Watch heart and emotional health
Career: Arts, counseling, childcare, beauty, healing
Crystals: Rose quartz, rhodonite, pink tourmaline
White Aura - The Pure
Personality traits:
- Spiritually pure and evolved
- Angelic and divine
- Protected and blessed
- New soul or highly advanced
- Pure intentions
- Transcendent
Positive aspects: Purity, divine protection, spiritual evolution, angelic connection
Challenges: Difficulty in physical world, vulnerability, naivety
Note: Rare—often seen in newborns, spiritual masters, or during profound spiritual experiences
Crystals: Clear quartz, selenite, diamond
Black/Gray Aura - The Shadow
What it means:
- Blocked energy or illness
- Depression or grief
- Negative energy accumulation
- Protection mode (intentional shielding)
- Transformation in progress
Important: Black/gray aura isn't necessarily "bad"—it can indicate:
- Deep transformation happening
- Intentional energetic protection
- Processing grief or trauma
- Need for cleansing and healing
What to do: Energy cleansing, healing work, rest, shadow work
Crystals: Black tourmaline, obsidian, smoky quartz
Gold Aura - The Divine
Personality traits:
- Spiritually enlightened
- Divine protection and guidance
- Highly evolved soul
- Magnetic and inspiring
- Connected to source
Positive aspects: Enlightenment, divine connection, protection, wisdom, inspiration
Note: Very rare—indicates high spiritual development or divine presence
Crystals: Citrine, pyrite, golden topaz
How to See Auras
Method 1: Peripheral Vision
- Have person stand against white or neutral background
- Focus on their third eye (forehead)
- Soften your gaze (don't focus hard)
- Use peripheral vision to notice colors around them
- First you'll see white/clear outline, then colors
- Practice regularly
Method 2: Your Own Aura
- Place hand against white background
- Focus on middle of hand
- Soften gaze and use peripheral vision
- Notice colors around fingers and hand
- Practice daily
Method 3: Aura Photography
Special cameras can photograph auras using biofeedback technology. Many metaphysical shops and events offer aura photography.
Tips for Seeing Auras
- Practice in dim lighting (not bright)
- White or neutral backgrounds work best
- Don't strain—soft, relaxed gaze
- Be patient—it takes practice
- Trust what you see, even if subtle
What Affects Your Aura Color
Your aura can change based on:
- Emotions: Strong emotions temporarily change colors
- Health: Illness shows as dark spots or muddy colors
- Spiritual growth: Colors evolve as you grow
- Environment: Toxic places can muddy your aura
- People: Others' energy affects yours
- Thoughts: Negative thinking darkens aura
How to Cleanse Your Aura
Visualization
- Close eyes and breathe deeply
- Visualize white light above your head
- See it flowing down, washing through your aura
- Visualize any darkness or muddiness washing away
- See your aura bright and clear
Smudging
- Use sage, palo santo, or incense
- Waft smoke around your body
- Set intention to cleanse aura
Salt Bath
- Add sea salt or Epsom salt to bath
- Soak for 20 minutes
- Visualize negativity dissolving
Crystals
- Selenite wand to "comb" aura
- Black tourmaline to absorb negativity
- Clear quartz to cleanse and amplify
Aura Color Combinations
Most people have multiple colors in their aura:
Dominant color: Your main personality and life path
Secondary colors: Current states, emotions, or developing traits
Temporary colors: Passing emotions or situations
Your Aura Practice
Start today:
- Try seeing your own aura using the hand method
- Notice what colors you're drawn to (often your aura colors)
- Cleanse your aura weekly
- Work with crystals that match your aura color
- Practice seeing others' auras
Final Thoughts
Your aura is your energetic signature—the colors that make you uniquely you. It's constantly shifting and changing, reflecting your inner state, your growth, your health, and your spirit.
Learning to see and understand auras gives you insight into yourself and others. It helps you understand why you're drawn to certain people, why some environments feel good and others don't, and what you need for your own energetic health.
Your aura is beautiful, unique, and constantly evolving. Honor it, cleanse it, and let it shine.
What color do you think your aura is? Have you ever had your aura photographed? I'd love to hear about your aura experiences.
