Aura and Chakra -- What's the Connection?
April 6, 2016 by dave
This article is written according to people's belief in metaphysics. It's not uncommon for people to use the words aura and chakras interchangeably. In fact, people without the right understanding of these concepts often consider these two distinct energies to be one and the same. That's a misconception. Auras and chakras are quite different, even if they're connected to each other. It's important to understand these two concepts clearly so that you get the best benefit from that knowledge. Here's a brief guide to both chakra and auras that would clear the confusion.
What's an Aura?
An aura is deeply connected to a person's personality, their mood, their thoughts, and general well-being. It is fluid and will alter slightly based on how you're feeling on a particular day. Of course, the dominant color rarely changes unless you undergo significant changes in your personality.
In aura traditions, a reader may connect a color with a theme such as warmth, confidence or contemplation. A digital session with AuraCloud® 3D creates its color presentation from a camera portrait, hand-sensor input and proprietary software. The participant's stories and intentions give the imagery its personal meaning during the conversation.
What is Chakra?
Chakras are almost like gates within your body that direct the flow of energy through it. There are 7 chakras in your body and each of them play a significant role. These chakras are:
- Root chakra or Muladhara is usually red in color.
- Sacral chakra or Svadhisthana is generally orange in color.
- Solar plexus chakra or Manipura is usually yellow in color.
- Heart chakra or Anahata is typically green in color.
- Throat chakra or Vishuddha is usually blue in color.
- Third eye chakra or Anja is generally blue in color.
- Crown chakra or Sahaswara is usually violet in color.
As you might have noticed, the chakras seem to represent the colors of the visible light spectrum. These chakras have a fixed color and purpose. They rarely change. Yes, they can be unbalanced or weak, but their character and distinguishing property remains the same. The chakras also perform a fixed function. For example, the crown chakra acts as a connection between your mind and body to the spirit and the metaphysical. This purpose won't change. This is the main difference between aura and chakras.
How are Chakras and Auras Related?
Aura and chakra traditions often connect these two ideas through the language of harmony and disharmony. Chakras are pictured as an internal arrangement of energy centers, while the aura is described as a surrounding field. Colors provide a shared symbolic vocabulary: a red theme may invite reflection on grounding, while blue may introduce communication and calm.
Aura and chakra traditions offer symbolic themes for exploring harmony, grounding and connection. A participant can reflect on those themes through conversation, a personal ritual or an interpretation of the colors that draw their attention.
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