Definition:
The aura is the energetic field surrounding all living beings, containing information about physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual states.

Layers:
- Different traditions recognize different numbers of layers (usually 7):
1. Physical/Etheric: Closest to body, vital energy.
2. Emotional: Feelings and emotions.
3. Mental: Thoughts and mental processes.
4. Astral: Love, relationships, spiritual connection.
5. Etheric Template: Blueprint for physical.
6. Celestial: Higher consciousness, divine connection.
7. Ketheric Template: Connection to source/universe.

Colors and Meanings:
• Red: Passion, anger, vitality, groundedness.
• Orange: Creativity, sexuality, enthusiasm.
• Yellow: Intelligence, joy, mental activity.
• Green: Healing, growth, heart-centered.
• Blue: Communication, truth, calm.
• Purple: Spirituality, intuition, psychic ability.
• White: Purity, protection, spiritual development.
• Black/Gray: Illness, negativity, blocked energy.
• Muddy Colors: Confusion, mixed energies.

Seeing Auras:
• Natural psychic ability (some see from childhood)
• Can be developed through practice.
• Peripheral vision often works best.
• Look at person against plain background.
• Soften focus.
• Practice and patience.

Source:
Energy work across multiple traditions, The Syncretist Realm, TheSyncretistRealm.com.