Aura colours and their meanings: what each colour says
What aura colours mean, from red to white, how people describe sensing auras, and a gentle way to use aura colours as a daily check-in.
3 min read 路 Updated 2026-10-23
What an aura is
In many spiritual traditions, your aura is an energy field around your body, a soft glow that's said to show your mood, energy and spirit. Some people say they can see it. Many more say they can feel it, like when someone walks into a room and the whole vibe changes.
Science can't measure auras, and that's okay. As a way of checking in with yourself, aura colours are low-key genius: what colour would your energy be today? Why?
Aura colours and their meanings
| Colour | What it's said to mean |
|---|---|
| Red | Passion, energy, drive, being very in your body |
| Orange | Creativity, adventure, joy, playfulness |
| Yellow | Optimism, confidence, a sunny, curious mind |
| Green | Growth, healing energy, kindness, nature lover |
| Pink | Love, softness, romance, compassion |
| Blue | Calm, honesty, a clear communicator |
| Indigo | Intuition, depth, a quietly wise soul |
| Violet | Spiritual, imaginative, a big-picture dreamer |
| White | Peace, purity, a sense of spiritual connection |
| Gold | Wisdom and a protective, glowing energy |
| Grey or muddy tones | Tiredness, worry or a heavy patch, time for rest |
Sound familiar? The aura colours line up with the chakra colours almost exactly. A red aura is very root chakra. A blue aura is very throat chakra.
What does your aura colour mean?
A lot of people say your aura has a main colour that's pretty steady, plus colours that shift day to day with your mood. Think of it like a base coat and a top coat 馃挮
Here's a soft way to find yours:
- Sit quietly for a minute and close your eyes.
- Ask yourself: if my energy right now were a colour, what would it be?
- Go with the first colour that pops up. Don't overthink it.
- Look it up in the table above. Does it fit? What does it tell you about today?
Practice
Three honest lines in a journal
Write three lines about how you actually feel today. No editing, no pretty handwriting, nobody reads it but you.
How people describe seeing auras
Some people describe seeing auras as a faint glow around someone's head and shoulders, best against a plain, light background in soft light, with a relaxed, slightly unfocused gaze. If you want to try, do it gently, don't strain your eyes, and keep it playful.
How to cleanse your aura
Feeling a little grey? A few soft resets:
- An aura shower. Picture the water as white light rinsing everything off.
- A slow walk outside. Fresh air and sunshine are the original cleanse.
- Sound. Chant OM, or ring a bell or a singing bowl.
- Salt. A warm bath with a handful of salt, and no phone.
Practice
An aura-cleansing shower
In the shower, picture the water as soft white light rinsing away the day, from the top of your head down to your feet and down the drain. Two minutes, eyes closed if it's safe.
FAQ
What are the aura colours?
Common aura colours include red, orange, yellow, green, pink, blue, indigo, violet, white and gold. Each is said to reflect a different kind of energy or mood.
What is the rarest aura colour?
People often call white, gold or indigo auras rare. There's no way to measure it, so take it as a fun idea rather than a fact.
Can your aura colour change?
Many people believe your aura has a main colour plus colours that shift with your mood and energy.
What does a red aura mean?
A red aura is usually linked to passion, energy and being very grounded in your body, a lot like the root chakra.
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