Aura colors chart
| Color | Meaning | Chakra | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red | Energy & passion | Root | 396 Hz |
| Orange | Creativity & joy | Sacral | 417 Hz |
| Yellow | Optimism & confidence | Solar plexus | 528 Hz |
| Green | Love & healing | Heart | 639 Hz |
| Blue | Calm & truth | Throat | 741 Hz |
| Indigo | Intuition & depth | Third eye | 852 Hz |
| Purple (violet) | Spirit & imagination | Crown | 963 Hz |
| Pink | Tenderness & compassion | Heart | 639 Hz |
| White | Purity & new beginnings | Crown | 963 Hz |
| Gold | Wisdom & protection | Crown | 963 Hz |
| Black | Protection or heaviness | Root | 396 Hz |
What is an aura?
An aura is described as a field of subtle energy around the body, unique to each person, that shifts with your thoughts, feelings and health. The word comes from the Latin and Greek aura, meaning “breeze” or “breath.”
The colors most people know today were popularized by the writer C. W. Leadbeater in Man Visible and Invisible (1903). In The Inner Life (1910) he connected auras with the chakras, which is why each aura color matches a chakra and its frequency.
Red aura meaning
A red aura is linked with strong life force: passion, courage, drive and a love of being active. Red-aura people are often grounded, physical and quick to act. It's paired with the root chakra and 396 Hz.
Darker or muddy red: A dark or muddy red is often read as anger, frustration or burnout: energy with nowhere to go.
Orange aura meaning
An orange aura is linked with creativity, joy, warmth and adventure. Orange-aura people tend to be playful, social and full of new ideas. It's paired with the sacral chakra and 417 Hz.
Darker or muddy orange: A dull orange can point to scattered energy or holding back your feelings.
Yellow aura meaning
A yellow aura is linked with optimism, confidence and a bright, curious mind. Yellow-aura people are often upbeat, clever and inspiring to be around. It's paired with the solar plexus chakra and 528 Hz.
Darker or muddy yellow: A pale or murky yellow is often read as overthinking, stress or self-doubt.
Green aura meaning
A green aura is linked with love, healing, growth and a deep connection to nature. Green-aura people are often caring, balanced and natural healers. It's paired with the heart chakra and 639 Hz.
Darker or muddy green: A dark or muddy green can point to jealousy, insecurity or giving too much of yourself.
Blue aura meaning
A blue aura is linked with calm, honesty and clear communication. Blue-aura people are often peaceful, loyal, intuitive and gifted with words. It's paired with the throat chakra and 741 Hz.
Darker or muddy blue: A dark or cloudy blue is often read as fear of speaking up, sadness or holding things in.
Indigo aura meaning
An indigo aura is linked with strong intuition, deep feeling and inner vision. Indigo-aura people are often sensitive, wise beyond their years and drawn to the spiritual. It's paired with the third eye chakra and 852 Hz.
Darker or muddy indigo: A heavy indigo can point to overwhelm or feeling disconnected from others.
Purple (violet) aura meaning
A purple or violet aura is linked with spiritual connection, imagination and wisdom. Purple-aura people are often visionary, creative and deeply intuitive. It's paired with the crown chakra and 963 Hz.
Darker or muddy purple: A dull purple is often read as daydreaming instead of acting, or feeling misunderstood.
Pink aura meaning
A pink aura is linked with tenderness, compassion and unconditional love. Pink-aura people are often gentle, loving and attuned to others' feelings. It's paired with the heart chakra and 639 Hz.
Darker or muddy pink: A murky pink can point to people-pleasing or neglecting your own needs.
White aura meaning
A white aura is linked with spiritual purity, clarity and new beginnings. It's often described during big spiritual shifts or deep meditation. It's paired with the crown chakra and 963 Hz.
Darker or muddy white: A faded or patchy white can point to feeling ungrounded during a big change.
Gold aura meaning
A gold aura is linked with wisdom, divine protection and inspired leadership. Gold is often read as a sign of spiritual growth and abundance. It's paired with the crown chakra and 963 Hz.
Darker or muddy gold: A dull gold can point to doubting your own wisdom.
Black aura meaning
A black or very dark aura is usually read in two ways: as a shield of protection, or as heavy, stuck energy from grief, stress or exhaustion that's ready to be released. It's paired with the root chakra and 396 Hz.
Darker or muddy black: Cleansing practices like sound, nature and rest are traditionally used to lift heavy energy.
How to see your aura
- Stand or sit in soft, natural light in front of a plain white or light wall.
- Hold your hand out at arm's length, fingers spread, against the wall.
- Relax your eyes and look just past your fingers, not at them, for 30 to 60 seconds.
- Notice the faint glow or haze that seems to outline your fingers. Many people see white or pale blue first.
- Keep your gaze soft and practice daily. With time, many people describe seeing color.
The same soft-gaze practice works with a friend standing in front of a plain wall, or with your reflection in a mirror.
Aura photography: how does it work?
Aura cameras, introduced by Guy Coggins in 1992, use sensors you rest your hands on. They read biofeedback from your skin and turn it into a colored cloud around your photo, which is why a reading can change from day to day.
Kirlian photography, discovered by Semyon Kirlian in 1939, is a different method: it records a glowing outline around an object placed on photographic film with a high-voltage charge.
How to cleanse your aura
- Sound: singing bowls and steady tones are a classic way to clear energy. Try the sound bath or the chakra alignment.
- Smoke: many people pass sage or palo santo smoke around their body.
- Water and salt: a warm bath with sea salt or Epsom salt.
- Nature: walk barefoot on grass or sand, or sit in the sun.
- Crystals: hold clear quartz or black tourmaline while you breathe slowly.
- Breath and intention: picture light washing over you and clearing away anything heavy, with an affirmation to set the tone.
Can your aura color change?
Yes. In most traditions your aura shifts with your mood, health and focus, so you may have one main color with others moving through it. To invite a color in, work with its chakra: play its frequency, use its affirmations and spend time with what that color represents, like nature for green or creative play for orange.
