Quick Answer
Aura Training is the process of developing your latent ability to perceive the subtle energy fields surrounding living beings. While some are born with this gift, it is a skill that can be learned by anyone. It involves retraining the eyes to use "soft focus" (peripheral vision) to detect the etheric outline of a person, and sensitizing the hands to feel temperature and density changes in the air. Mastery requires consistent practice, grounding, and a commitment to ethical boundaries.
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Key Takeaways
- Rods vs. Cones: Aura vision uses the rods (peripheral/night vision) of the eye, not the cones (central/color vision).
- Don't Stare: Staring hard makes the aura disappear. You must relax your gaze.
- The Etheric Layer: The first thing you see is usually a white/grey band close to the skin.
- Lighting Matters: Dim lighting with a plain white background is best for beginners.
- Permission: Never scan someone deeply without their permission; it is invasive.
The ability to see auras—the luminous fields of energy that surround all living things—is often portrayed as a mystical superpower reserved for saints and psychics. In reality, it is a biological function of the human visual system that has simply atrophied from lack of use. Children often see auras naturally until they are taught to ignore them.
Aura Training is the process of re-awakening this sight. It connects you to the subtle reality that underpins the physical world. When you can see (or feel) an aura, you gain access to a wealth of information about a person's health, emotions, and spiritual state that words cannot convey.
The Biology of Seeing Energy
Your eyes have two types of photoreceptors: Cones (center of retina, detect color and detail) and Rods (edges of retina, detect movement and light/dark).
To see an aura, you must bypass the Cones and engage the Rods. This is why "softening your gaze" or looking "past" the object works. You are literally switching to a different visual mode—the same mode used for night vision. This is also why auras often disappear when you look directly at them; you have switched back to the Cones.
Clairvoyance vs. Clairsentience
Not everyone sees energy. Some feel it.
Clairvoyance (Clear Seeing): You see colors, lights, or static around a person.
Clairsentience (Clear Feeling): You feel heat, cold, tingling, or pressure when your hand enters their field. You "just know" they are angry or sad.
Both are valid. Do not force yourself to see if your strength is feeling. Follow your natural aptitude.
Level 1: The Hand Exercise
This is the classic beginner technique.
Step-by-Step
- Find a plain white background (a wall or piece of paper).
- Hold your hand out in front of it, fingers spread.
- Look at the space between your fingers. Do not look at the skin.
- Soften your eyes. Let them go slightly out of focus.
- After 30-60 seconds, you will see a faint white or blueish glow outlining your fingers. This is the Etheric Body.
- Move your hand slowly. Watch the glow trail behind it.
Level 2: The Plant Practice
Plants have huge, static auras. They don't move, making them perfect subjects.
Sit with a houseplant. Gaze at the top leaves against a neutral background. Use the same soft focus. You might see a pink or orange shimmer rising from the top of the plant. This is its life force. Trees often have massive auras that can be seen against the twilight sky.
Level 3: Reading a Partner
Have a friend stand against a white wall. Stand 6-8 feet back. Look at their Third Eye (forehead), but let your awareness drift to the area around their shoulders.
The Afterimage Trap: If you stare too long at a red shirt and look away, you see green. This is a retinal afterimage, not an aura. To tell the difference: Afterimages move with your eyes. Auras move with the person.
Interpreting What You See
Don't get hung up on "dictionaries." Colors are subjective. However, general guidelines apply:
Muddy/Dark: Blockage, illness, low energy.
Bright/Pastel: High energy, spiritual openness.
Spikes: Anger or defensiveness.
Holes: Trauma or energy leaks.
The Ethics of Scanning
Seeing someone's aura is seeing them naked. You are viewing their private emotions and health.
Rule 1: Ask permission before doing a "deep read."
Rule 2: If you see something spontaneously (like a dark spot indicating illness), do not blurt it out unless you have a relationship where that is appropriate. Unsolicited medical intuitive advice can be frightening.
Rule 3: Do not spy. Reading someone's energy field to find out if they are cheating or lying without their consent is a violation of privacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do my eyes water?
Staring without blinking dries the eyes. It's okay to blink! In fact, rapid blinking can sometimes help "reset" your vision to see the energy better.
I only see white. Is that wrong?
No. The white layer (Etheric) is the densest and easiest to see. Colors (Astral/Emotional) are finer and take more practice. Seeing white is a great first step.
Can I see my own aura in a mirror?
Yes, but it is harder because you tend to look at your reflection (vanity/analysis) rather than the energy. Using a mirror in dim light helps.
Are aura photos real?
Kirlian photography captures bio-feedback (skin resistance) and translates it into color. It is a representation of the aura, not a direct photograph of the energy itself, but it is generally accurate to your state.
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Learning to see auras changes how you view the world. You realize that we do not end at our skin. We are vast, luminous beings, constantly interacting and merging with one another. This vision fosters deep compassion, for you can see that even the angriest person is simply a being carrying a heavy load of dark energy.