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Encyclopedia > Aura (paranormal)
Black and white Kirlian photo of a fingertip.
Black and white Kirlian photo of a fingertip.

In parapsychology, spirituality and New Age belief, an aura is a subtle field of luminous multicolored radiation surrounding a person or object as a cocoon or halo.[1] An aura may be held to represent or be composed of soul vibrations or chakras, and may reflect the moods or thoughts of the person it surrounds. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 472 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1000 × 1271 pixel, file size: 184 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Black and white Kirlian photo of a fingertip. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 472 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1000 × 1271 pixel, file size: 184 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Black and white Kirlian photo of a fingertip. ... Early parapsychological research employed the use of Zener cards in experiments designed to test for possible telepathic communication. ... Spirituality, in a narrow sense, concerns itself with matters of the spirit. ... New Age describes a broad movement characterized by alternative approaches to traditional Western culture. ... For other uses, see Soul (disambiguation). ... For the Naruto jutsu, see Chakra (Naruto). ... Aura analysis is a technique in which supporters of the method claim that the bodys aura, or energy field is analyzed. Supporters claim that the aura is colored by experiences and emotions, something an aura analyst claims to sense. ...

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Background

It is believed that auras may be viewed by the naked eye, though some psychics, like Edgar Cayce, believe this ability weakens with age. Focused training may be undergone in an attempt to improve one's ability to see auras. Layers of aura are seen as separate and distinct, yet connected to all of the remaining layers. Auras are also thought of as special kind of shields which certainly have more defensive power. It is very likely that the detection of odic force is a similar phenomenon. Psychic (sīkĭk); from the Greek psychikos - of the soul, mental - and referring in part to the human mind or psyche (ex. ... Edgar Cayce (March 18, 1877 – January 3, 1945) (pronounced or like Casey) was an American who claimed psychic abilities. ... The Odic force (also called Od [õd], Odyle, Önd, Odes or Odems) is the name given in the mid-19th century to a hypothetical vital energy or life force by Baron Carl von Reichenbach (1788-1869), an accomplished chemist (known for his analysis of creosote, waxy paraffin, and phenol). ...


According to western tradition (such as Theosophy, Anthroposophy, Archeosophy, etc.) each color of the aura is supposed to have a precise meaning which would indicate a precise emotional state. A complete description of the Aura and its colors is due to Leadbeater, a theosophist of the XIX century.[2] The works of Leadbeater were later on developed by Palamidessi, an italian teosophist who became archeosopher.[3] Theosophy, literally god-wisdom (Greek: θεοσοφία theosophia), designates several bodies of ideas. ... Anthroposophy, also called spiritual science, is a spiritual philosophy based on the teachings of Rudolf Steiner,[1] which states that anyone who conscientiously cultivates sense-free thinking can attain experience of and insights into the spiritual world. ... Archeosophy, litteraly from greek ἀρχή (arché) = Principle and Σoφíα (Sophia) = Wisdom. ... Ledbetter or Leadbeater is a surname, and may refer to: Huddie William Ledbetter, the real name of blues singer, Leadbelly J. Otis Ledbetter, Christian writer Jim Ledbetter Ledbetter v. ... Tommaso Palamidessi (Pisa, February 16, 1915 – Rome, April 29, 1983) was an Italian esotericist. ...


W.E. Butler has connected auras with clairvoyance and etheric, mental, and emotional emanations. He classifies aura into two main types: etheric and spiritual.[4] Robert Bruce classifies auras into three types: etheric, main, and spiritual.[5] Various books have been written that derive various personality traits based upon the specific colors of the different layers of the aura.[6][7] Auras are thought to be related to the etheric subtle body and to serve as a visual measure of the state of the health of the physical body.[8] Auras are not thought to be actual light but a translation of other unknown sensory readings that is added to our visual processing. According to Bruce they are not seen in complete darkness and cannot be seen if some portion of the person or object emitting the aura cannot also be seen.[9] Clairvoyance, from 17th century French Clair meaning clear and voyant meaning seeing, is a term used to describe the transference of information about an object, location or physical event through means other than the 5 traditional senses (See Psi). ... The etheric body, ether-body, æther body, or vital body is one of the subtle bodies in esoteric philosophies, in some religious teachings and in New Age thought. ... Robert Bruce is a metaphysical pioneer and author. ...


Perceiving auras as a medical condition

Some people see auras as the result of a migraine, epilepsy, a visual system disorder, or a brain disorder.[10][11] Eye fatigue can also produce an aura, sometimes to referred to as "eye burn". (See Aura (symptom) and synesthesia.) The visual system is the part of the nervous system which allows organisms to see. ... For other uses, see Brain (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Eye (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Aura. ... Synesthesia (also spelled synæsthesia or synaesthesia, plural synesthesiae or synaesthesiae)—from the Ancient Greek (syn), meaning with, and (aisthēsis), meaning sensation—is a neurologically based phenomenon in which stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to automatic, involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway. ...


Skepticism

Debunkers of paranormal activity deny claims of the existence of auras. James Randi, for example, has for many years offered one million US dollars to any person capable of repeatedly detecting auras; no one has yet succeeded (see The $1 million challenge). One such test, which was televised, involved one aura reader standing on one side of a room with an opaque partition separating her from a number of slots which may contain either actual people or mannequins. The aura reader failed to identify which partitions had which behind them, by claiming that all were concealing people.[12] A Debunker is an individual who strongly believes that certain claims are false, exaggerated, unscientific or pretentious and therefore discredits and exposes them. ... Paranormal is an umbrella term used to describe a wide variety of reported anomalous phenomena. ... James Randi (born August 7, 1928), stage name The Amazing Randi, is a stage magician and scientific skeptic best known as a challenger of paranormal claims and pseudoscience. ... The James Randi Educational Foundation (JREF) is a Fort Lauderdale, Florida non-profit organization founded in 1996 by magician and skeptic James Randi. ...


References

  1. ^ http://parapsych.org/glossary_a_d.html Parapsychological Association website, Glossary of Key Words Frequently Used in Parapsychology, Retrieved January 24, 2006
  2. ^ LeadBeater, Charles: Man: Visible and Invisible, 1902.
  3. ^ Palamidessi, Tommaso: The Occult Constitution of Man and Woman, 1968.
  4. ^ Butler, W.E.: How to Read the Aura, pp 181-182. Destiny Books, 1978.
  5. ^ Bruce, Robert: Auric Mechanics and Theory, "Capturing the Aura," pp 301-303. Blue Dolphin Publishing, 2000.
  6. ^ Oslie, Pamala: Life Colors, What the Colors in Your Aura Reveal, New World Library, 2000.
  7. ^ Bowers, Barbara, Ph.D: What Color Is Your Aura? Personality Spectrums for Understanding and Growth, Pocket Books, 1989.
  8. ^ Butler, W.E.: How to Read the Aura, page 183. Destiny Books, 1978.
  9. ^ Bruce, Robert: Auric Mechanics and Theory, "Capturing the Aura," pp 293-296. Blue Dolphin Publishing, 2000.
  10. ^ Deprez, L. et al.. Familial occipitotemporal lobe epilepsy and migraine with visual aura <Internet>. Retrieved on 16 July 2007.
  11. ^ Hill, Donna L. et al.. Most Cases Labeled as "Retinal Migraine" Are Not Migraine <Internet>. Retrieved on 16 July 2007.
  12. ^ auras. The Skeptic's Dictionary. Retrieved on 2006-12-15.
  • Alfred, Jay, “Our Invisible Bodies: Scientific Evidence for Subtle Bodies”, Trafford Publishing, 2006, ISBN 1-412-06326-4.
  • Baltz, Jennifer and Carl Edwin Lindgren, Eds. (1997). Aura awareness: What your aura says about you. Nevada City, CA: Blue Dolphin Publishing. (ISBN 0-9652490-5-0)
  • Brennan, Barbara Ann, Hands of Light : A Guide to Healing Through the Human Energy Field, Bantam, 1988, ISBN 0-553-34539-7.
  • Brennan, Barbara Ann, Light Emerging : The Journey of Personal Healing, Bantam, 1993, ISBN 0-553-35456-6.
  • Cayce, Edgar, Auras, ARE Press, 2002, ISBN 0-87604-012-1.
  • Kilner, Walter J., The Human Aura, Citadel Press, 1965, ISBN 0-8065-0545-1.
  • Krippner, Stanley and Rubin, Daniel, The Kirlian Aura: Photographing the Galaxies of Life, Anchor Press/Doubleday, 1974, ISBN 0-385-06574-4.
  • Larson, Cynthia Sue, Aura Advantage, Adams Media, 2004, ISBN 1-58062-945-8.
  • Leadbeater, C.W., The Chakras, Theosophical Publishing House, 1987, ISBN 0-8356-0422-5.
  • Carl Edwin Lindgren, Ed. (1999). Capturing your aura: Integrationg science, technology, and science. Nevada City, CA: Blue Dolphin Publishing. (ISBN 0-9652490-6-9).
  • Carl Edwin Lindgren (1995). A review of Aura imaging photography by Johannes Fisslinger. Journal of Religion and Psychical Research, Volume 18, Number 1:49-50.
  • Carl Edwin Lindgren (1995 Jan.). Capturing your aura on film. Fate, 48(1), 32-35.
  • Moss, Thelma, The Body Electric: A Personal Journey into the Mysteries of Parapsychological Research, Bioenergy, and Kirlian Photography, Los Angeles, J.P. Tarcher, 1979, ISBN 0-87477-109-9.
  • Swami Panchadasi, The Human Aura. Astral Colors and Thought Forms, Advanced Thought Publishing, Chicago, 1916. (PDF)

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See also

An afterimage is an optical illusion that occurs after looking away from a direct gaze at an image. ... Early parapsychological research employed the use of Zener cards in experiments designed to test for possible telepathic communication. ... For other uses, see Aura. ... Images of Mary, mother of Jesus are often surrounded by an aureole, as in this image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. ... For the Naruto jutsu, see Chakra (Naruto). ... The word charisma (from the Greek word χάρισμα (kharisma), gift or divine favor, from kharizesthai, to favor, from kharis, favor: see also charism) refers to a rare trait found in certain human personalities usually including extreme charm and a magnetic quality of personality and/or appearance along with innate and powerfully... Energy medicine is one of five domains of “complementary and alternative medicine” identified by the National Institutes of Health [1] // The NIH report identifies two broad categories of energy medicine, veritable and putative. ... Energy in spirituality, refers to a widespread belief in an interpersonal forces that are not recognized by scientists engaged in physical sciences. ... Kundalini ( ) is a Sanskrit word meaning either coiled up or coiling like a snake. ... Mana is a traditional term that refers to a concept among the speakers of Oceanic languages, including Melanesians, Polynesians, and Micronesians. ... In alternative medicine, a Medical Intuitive is a person who allegedly uses their intuition to find the cause of a physical condition. ... The Odic force (also called Od [õd], Odyle, Önd, Odes or Odems) is the name given in the mid-19th century to a hypothetical vital energy or life force by Baron Carl von Reichenbach (1788-1869), an accomplished chemist (known for his analysis of creosote, waxy paraffin, and phenol). ... Prana (, IAST: ) is a Sanskrit word meaning breath and refers to a vital, life-sustaining force of living beings and vital energy in natural processes of the universe. ... For other uses, see Qi (disambiguation). ... For the artist, see Qigong (artist). ... Synesthesia (also spelled synæsthesia or synaesthesia, plural synesthesiae or synaesthesiae)—from the Ancient Greek (syn), meaning with, and (aisthēsis), meaning sensation—is a neurologically based phenomenon in which stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to automatic, involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway. ...

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Aura (paranormal) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (715 words)
Layers of aura are separate and distinct yet connected to all the remaining layers.
The aura of a person is sometimes considered to be a way to read one's thoughts and to identify a liar when his words contradict the messages his aura says.
Synesthesia as a phenomenon was tied to auras because the stimuli to one sense may generate a response to another sense, in this case the stimuli of another sense to generate a visual response, like a color, to the one who experiences synesthesia.
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