What Do the Aura Colors Mean? & How to Find Yours

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Energy healing practitioner Joanna Cabot decodes aura color meanings

Co-authored by Joanna Cabot and Samantha Fulton, BA

Last Updated: August 12, 2026 Fact Checked

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If you’re curious about aura colors and what they mean, you’re in the right place. Your aura color can tell you a lot about your energy and personality, and we’ve teamed up with spiritual experts to explain what different aura colors say about you. Keep reading to understand what your aura color tells you!

Decoding Aura Colors

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Energy healing practitioner Joanna Cabot says your aura color reflects your invisible energy field and can change depending on your emotional and mental situation. Here’s an overview of some of the aura colors you might have:

• Red: Intense, energetic, vibrant
• Orange: Motivated, creative, self-confident
• Yellow: Positive, outgoing, sunny
• Green: Balanced, compassionate, confident
• Blue: Communicative, generous, compassionate
• Indigo: Intuitive, spiritual, empathetic
• Violet: Wise, intuitive, compassionate

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12 Aura Colors & What They Mean

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   Red A red aura means you’re intense, vibrant, and full of energy. Your friends might describe you as fierce, motivated, and confident, and you probably tend to be pretty results-driven. If you have a red aura, odds are you make sure you’re happening to life, and not the other way around. You’re a natural leader and super driven and ambitious.

   • Cabot notes that your aura might appear red if you’re angry or in a strong emotional state, since auras can often shift with our emotions.

   Meet the wikiHow Experts

   Joanna Cabot is a psychic medium and energy healing practitioner. She has worked with patients around the world and has performed over 1000 readings in just 2 years.

   Emily Christensen is an award-winning holistic medicine practitioner. She has over 10 years of experience as a shaman and offers one-on-one sessions on personal transformation and spiritual ascension.

   Kari Samuels is an intuitive counselor with over 21 years of experience. She helps people around the world reclaim their intuitive gifts and has been featured on Hay House Radio and other podcasts.

   Kelly Ferguson is a psychic medium and shamanic healer. Her readings have earned hundreds of 5-star reviews, and she was ranked the #1 psychic in Toronto for 3 years in a row.

   Michelle Arbeau is a spiritual advisor and numerologist with over 20 years of experience. She has been hailed as the best numerologist in the world and the #1 celebrity numerologist.
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   Orange Orange auras are connected to motivation, self-confidence, creativity, and positivity, according to Cabot. She explains that orange is connected to the sacral chakra, which links it to femininity and emotional flow—that means you’re probably a warm, friendly, and motivated person. If you’re feeling higher energy, your orange aura may be brighter, while a pale orange can indicate lower energy and motivation.

   • Cabot adds that if you’re feeling higher energy, your orange aura may be brighter, while a pale orange can indicate lower energy and motivation.
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   Yellow “Yellow is confidence, positivity, and mental clarity,” says Cabot. “It often reflects a strong personality and a sunny disposition.” If you have a yellow aura, chances are you’re incredibly energetic, charming, and outgoing. You go through life with a glass half full mentality, and we love to see it. Plus, you’re driven enough to go for what you want.
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   Green A green aura means you’re balanced, compassionate, and confident. Intuitive counselor Kari Samuels agrees, noting, “Green is the color of the heart chakra, so it correlates with kindness and love.” If you have a green aura, you’re likely a natural empath—you feel things deeply and connect easily with others. Your friends probably find it easy to open up to you because you’ll always lend an understanding listening ear.

   • Spiritual advisor & founder of Rainbow Raaja Emily Christensen adds that green is also often associated with generosity.
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   Blue Blue auras are connected to communication and compassion, notes Christensen. “If you’re vocally offering help and generosity, that comes off as blue,” she adds. If you have a blue aura, you’re probably always willing to help someone in need, whether it’s a friend or a total stranger. You’re not afraid to speak your mind, and you’re an excellent communicator. Like the green aura, you’re a generous and compassionate spirit.
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   Indigo An indigo aura is a rare aura color connected to intuition and spirituality. Since indigo is associated with the third-eye chakra, an indigo aura means you’re highly perceptive. You may even feel like you have psychic abilities. Since indigo contains hints of blue, which Christensen links to compassion, your indigo aura also means you’re an empathetic individual.
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   Violet Like indigo, a violet aura has deep connections to spirituality, intuition, and higher consciousness. If you have a violet aura, chances are you’re very spiritually aware and imaginative—you likely feel highly in tune with your purpose in this life. Violet is connected to the crown chakra, which connects you to the divine and to universal wisdom. You’re probably super tapped into your intuition, and you bring wisdom and compassion into any interaction.
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   Pink A pink aura has a very soft and gentle energy. “It represents love, compassion, emotional openness, self-love, and a caring nature,” notes Cabot. She says the pink aura is connected to the heart chakra, giving it a particularly beautiful energy. If you have a pink aura, you’re probably a nurturing soul who makes everyone around you feel seen, heard, and understood.
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   Teal According to psychic medium Kelly Ferguson, a teal aura is a blend of healing, communication, and understanding. “If teal is showing up, it’s someone who’s trying to understand and connect with their intuitive skills—they might also be a healer in their own right,” she adds. If you have a teal aura, you’re probably a natural empath and a clear communicator.
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    White “A white aura is a positive sign that your mental, emotional, and physical well-being is harmonious,” explains spiritual advisor Michelle Arbeau. “White is the purest aura color and the color of the spiritual self coming from the crown chakra.” If you have a white aura, odds are you likely have a divine energy and feel deeply connected to higher consciousness.
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    Black A black aura can indicate heavy or stagnant energy. You may have unresolved anger or grief if you find that your aura is black. The good news is, as Cabot notes, your aura can change colors. If you have a black aura and are feeling weighed down emotionally, try practicing self-love and positive thinking.

    • Try cleansing your aura if you need to boost your positivity and energy.
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    Rainbow A rainbow aura is incredibly rare. If you have a rainbow aura, you likely have a unique mix of personality traits that naturally draw people in. Odds are, you’re an energetic and vibrant spirit with high levels of sensitivity. You’ve probably been described as empathetic, and it’s easy for you to connect with other people. You tend to have a nine-track mind and are always on the go.
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What does aura color mean?

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   Your aura color is the energy you give off. Aura colors tell you about the main emotions and traits of your invisible energy field. Cabot explains, “We have a dominant aura color that shifts with our emotional or mental state.” While aura colors can change depending on your mood and situation, you may also feel that you have a consistent aura color that reflects your core essence.

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Ways to Find Your Aura Color

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   Take an aura quiz online. If you’re looking for a straight-forward idea of which aura color aligns with your personality, there are plenty of personality quizzes available on the internet. They’ll interpret your aura color based on how your energy comes across through your answers.

   • Lucky for you, you can find out your aura color here on wikiHow! Take our aura color quiz to find out more.
   • You can also check out our guide to learn more about how to read auras.
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   Have your aura photographed by a professional aura reader. In an aura reading, you’ll place your palms on metal plates connected to a camera, and it will capture your energy. Then, the colors that correspond to your energy will appear around your figure in the photo.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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   What does it mean if your aura is dark or muddy? A dark aura usually means you’re carrying emotional baggage or negative energy. Psychic medium Melanie Sheree notes that your aura may become murky if you’re in a bad mood. Do your best to release negativity and embrace positive thoughts and feelings.
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   Does everyone have an aura? Yes, spiritual experts believe everyone has an aura. While Cabot notes your aura can change depending on your mood and the situation you’re in, it will still be present. Your aura can change color regularly.
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   What’s the rarest aura color? There is not a consensus on which single aura color is the rarest. However, it is generally agreed that white, rainbow, and violet auras are among the least common aura colors.
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   Can you see other people’s aura colors? Yes. With practice honing your subconscious and intuition, it is possible to read other people’s aura colors. Spiritual director Jennifer McVey, Cht, says if you look at someone, unfocus your eyes, and listen to your subconscious, you may be able to see their aura.
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