Understanding The Seven Layers Of The Human Aura: Their Functions and Meanings

The human aura is an energy field encompassing our physical form. Comprising seven distinct layers, these layers of human aura influence our physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual states.

What is Human Aura?

An aura typically refers to an electromagnetic field of energy that surrounds all living beings. Experts and psychics claim that the human aura can be seen as a luminous, colorful body that surrounds our physical body and consists of different layers.

Each layer represents different aspects of the physical and spiritual self. As our aura is an extension of our living presence, everything from trees to animals has an energy field around them, explains Healthline.

This energy field can expand and contract depending on our health, mindset, mood, behavior, and actions. This energy field is often explained as a transparent enclosure of light that surrounds us from head to toe.

According to spiritual beliefs, our aura tends to be ovoid and is usually narrow at the feet but wide at the head. We radiate this energy while interacting with others and it can make others either relaxed or uncomfortable. This is considered as a reaction of others to the energy we omit.

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What are the Auric Layers?

The human aura has seven primary layers and is located one inside the other. These are influenced by our spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical states. The auric layers radiate outwards from our physical bodies.

The first level or layer is nearest to our body, while the 7th layer is farthest away from our physical body. The different layers relate to one of the major seven chakras and can impenetrable other layers and our physical form.

The layers transmit vital information to the external environment through our chakra energy centers. Each specific layer has a distinct vibration which becomes stronger as it moves outwards with the outer layers having the highest vibrations. 

Although there are more than seven layers, only the primary ones are important as they correspond to the 7 main chakras or energy centers of our body. Depending on our phase in life, the layers of the human aura also vary in size and depth.

When you are mentally and physically healthy, each layer of energy field can become very bright and large, spanning several feet. However, our auric field can be weak and small when we are unhealthy, either mentally or physically.

The layers with even numbers tend to be fluid while the ones with odd numbers are more structured, which helps to harmonize and balance our energy. It is believed that the 3 lesser astral layers that help to build our personality are connected to our physical form, which appears at birth and dissipates at the time of death.

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7 Layers of Human Aura

The 7 layers of the human aura are mentioned and described as follows –

1. Etheric layer

This is the first layer and is related to the root chakra. The Etheric body enables our physical form to sustain by acting as a bridge between our physical self and other “subtle bodies.”

Being nearest to our physical body, the first layer spans almost 2 inches from our skin and outlines the entire body. Consisting of minute energy channels, known as ‘nadis’, it radiates energies to our physical consciousness from the higher bodies. This layer is highly dense as it is the closest to the physical state.

However, its vibration is higher than our physical body. This layer is connected with both internal and external conditions, such as thoughts, emotions, lifestyle, and immediate environment. The Etheric body is related to our health and vitality and complements our physical life and well-being.

Here are some of the most common features of the first layer:

• Closest to our physical state
• Related to the physical body, organs, glands, muscles, bones etc
• Associated with the Muladhara or root chakra
• Has a greyish blue color
• Vibrates at 15-20 cycles per minute
• Can be easily observed with practice
• Strongest in people who are physically active, weakness in people who are unhealthy or have a sedentary lifestyle 

This first level is in constant motion. Although most people are unable to see it, this is usually the first thing practitioners and psychics see when they start observing auras. You can stimulate the Etheric body by practicing yoga (pranayama), Taoist yoga, chi kung, tai chi, etc.

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2. Emotional layer

The 2nd layer of the human aura is associated with our emotions and is reflective of our present mood. It is located immediately after the first layer and spans 1 to 3 inches beyond our physical state.

Related to the sacral chakra, the emotional layer holds our feelings and emotions, like love, happiness, sorrow, hate, sensitivity, etc.

This layer can interpenetrate the Etheric and the physical bodies and enables us to sense various emotions by driving consciousness & connecting the mind and body. This second layer is in a constant state of change and deals with difficult emotions like loneliness, resentment, and fear as well.

Here are some of the common features of the second auric layer:

• Second closest to our physical body
• Reflective of our emotions and moods
• Related to the Swadhisthana or the sacral chakra
• Includes all the colors of the rainbow
• Emotional distress can turn the color muddy
• Helps to determine the state of different chakras

The energies in the emotional body interact with the etheric body which is then transmitted to the physical body. This layer enables us to experience emotions, imaginations, desires, and even psychic abilities.

It takes the form of the physical body and manifests the full range of human emotions, including altruism and selfishness. It takes adequate practice to see this layer. By arousing desire, we can stimulate emotional consciousness.

3. Mental layer

Located outside the second layer, the mental body is related to the third chakra, known as the solar plexus chakra. Spanning 3 to 8 inches from our physical body, it holds our mental thought processes, ego, judgments, discipline, regulations, etc.

It is also associated with our intellect, consciousness, logic, ideas, personal power, and beliefs. However, the layer tends to expand when we are engaged in deep thoughts. This layer is represented by a vivid yellow color as thoughts create a noticeable vibration.

This layer helps to validate all our thoughts and logical processes. The third layer represents our mental health and any psychological conditions we may have. The mental body has a higher vibration than the first two layers.

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Some of the common characteristics of the third layer include the following –

• Placed third from our physical body
• Related to our cognitive processes, ego, mental state and thoughts
• Has a vivid and bright yellow color
• Associated with the Manipura or sacral chakra
• Typically vibrates strongly near our head, neck and shoulders
• Stronger in people with an overactive mind or engaged in mental tasks  
• Creativity also helps to strengthen it 

The third layer of the human aura helps our cognitive abilities and enables us to identify and engage in thoughts, ideas, beliefs & superior mental abilities. This layer helps us interpret the path of life and fulfill our destiny.

The stronger and higher mental abilities we have, the better the layer is expressed in our physical body. This layer can be stimulated by engaging in tasks like meditation, reading, research, teaching, and energy stimulation.

4. Astral bridge layer

The astral body or the astral bridge layer is the bridge between the higher vibrations of the spiritual plane or the higher 3 layers and the lower vibrations of the physical plane or the lower 3 layers.

Also represented by the rainbow colors and sometimes by pink light, the fourth human aura layer is associated with the heart chakra. This particular layer is important for our spiritual development as it empowers us to become a channel for high vibrations.

This spiritual layer can extend to 8 to 12 inches beyond our physical body and depends on our spiritual health. Although this layer may be a bit chaotic, it acts as a bridge to the astral plane. It is associated with our wellbeing, life balance, spiritual growth, and sense of love.

Here are some of the most common features of the fourth layer:

• Fourth from our physical body
• Connected to the Anahata or heart chakra
• Manifestation of our astral cords with others
• Rainbow colored or rosy pink in color
• Love and intimate relationships strengthen it
• Relationship conflicts, separation or breakups can weaken it
• Helps to view state of the chakras

This layer is a doorway to the astral plane, provides healing energies, and connects us to the higher dimensions of reality. This layer can cause certain emotional experiences, such as vision, imagination, fantasies, dreams, hallucinations, out-of-body experiences, and near-death experiences.

This layer can be stimulated through meditation, psychic development techniques, astral projection/travel techniques, shamanic practices, yoga (pranayama), psychedelic drugs,  lucid dreaming, biochemical imbalances, energy stimulation, and even certain injuries.

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5. Etheric template layer

Also known as the etheric double body, it is the fifth layer of the human aura. It is connected with the fifth chakra called the throat chakra and is related to different aspects of our physical body.

A high vibration layer is considered a mirror of the first layer or the Etheric body and is a copy of the physical body in the spiritual realm.

Usually, this layer is 1 to 2 feet beyond the physical body. It represents creativity, communication, vibration, and sound as it is associated with the throat chakra & how we speak. This layer is often seen as the negative of a photograph and is believed to be a blueprint of our physical body.

Here are some of the common features of the fifth auric layer:

• Fifth from our physical body
• A complete blueprint of the physical body on spiritual plane
• Involves our physical existence, like identity, personality & energy
• Related to the Vishudha or throat chakra
• Has a range of colors which tend to vary
• Strengthened by self-awareness and expression of truth

The etheric double monitors and helps to treat diseases that can affect our physical body. This layer can be stimulated by using healing sounds.

6. Celestial Layer

The sixth layer of the human aura is related to the 3rd eye chakra. This layer enables us to establish spiritual connections, experience our inner light, and begin the process of enlightenment. Spanning for almost two and a half feet away from the body, the celestial layer helps us to experience a sense of unconditional love.

The sixth layer helps to develop our wisdom and intuition. However, it can be often very challenging to observe as it has a shimmering colorful glow. This layer is considered a reflection of our subconscious mind and is regarded as a place where the spiritual mind meets the physical mind through spiritual practices like meditation.

The celestial layer of the human aura is connected with our intuitive knowledge, higher intellectual knowledge, spiritual awareness, dreams, memories, honesty, trust &  unconditional love. It holds things that are greater than our own selves.

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Here are some of the most common features of the sixth layer of human aura:

• Sixth from our physical body
• Related to the Agya or third eye chakra
• Has powerful and string vibrations
• Reflect a connection with divine and spiritual beings
• Tends to be pearly white in color and has a gold-silver shimmer
• Enables us to communicate with spirits & receive messages from angels
• Can be strengthened by unconditional love

The sixth layer helps us experience higher thoughts, emotions, manifestations & spiritual ecstasy. It helps us form a pure bond with the Supreme Being or God through unconditional love. We can activate the celestial body through meditation and other spiritual practices.

7. Causal layer

Also known as the spiritual layer or the Ketheric Template, it is the seventh layer of the human aura. Spanning up to 3 to 5 feet depending on our spiritual state, this final layer is connected with universal consciousness and the divine.

“The energies in this body spin with a very high frequency. This is where the soul communicates with the conscious mind via the subconscious mind in the mental body,” explains Dr. Gaynor du Perez, President of the Center of Universal Awakening.

It is connected with the crown chakra or the seventh chakra and includes the soul contract – the plan of our life. It is associated with all the experiences and expertise our soul has gathered during this present life.

It protects and holds all the other auric layers together and vibrates at the highest frequency. Containing a brilliant golden or white-colored light, the causal layer holds our collective consciousness.

Dr. Gaynor du Perez adds “Consciousness is expressed in higher concepts of knowledge or belief systems. When we bring our consciousness to the 7th layer of the aura, we know that we are one with the creator.”

The layer helps us with our life path in their current physical incarnation and provides information about our past lives. However, this information is typically out of our reach unless it is crucial for our spiritual development.

Some of the common characteristics of the seventh layer include the following –

• Farthest from our physical body
• Contains information about previous lives and our soul 
• Connected to the Sahasrara or crown chakra
• Vibrates at the highest frequency
• Helps us feel one with the Universe
• Gold or white in color
• Enables us to surrender to the Divine
• Boosts our psychic abilities

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“This is the strongest, most resilient level of the auric field, which also contains the main power current that runs up and down the spine and nourishes the whole body… Beyond this level is the cosmic plane,” adds du Perez.

It has the strongest energy of all the 7 layers and only a handful of people can see this layer of the human aura. The causal body can be stimulated by particular meditation techniques.

Activate your Auras

Every layer of the human aura is considered as a vibrational energy body and is connected to one particular chakra. The layers located on the outside have higher vibrations and are larger.

By being aware of the different auric layers, we can take steps to stimulate and strengthen them so that we can progress our spiritual journey and attain spiritual growth, leading to enlightenment.

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